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THE TIMES shreveporttimes.com LocalStateDeaths TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 3B Deaths Bossier Parish Burdett, Carolyn Ann, 62, of Bossier City, died Feb. 23; services were held Feb. 28; arrangements by Forest Park Funeral Home, Shreveport. Henderson, Edward "Bubba," 63, of Benton, died Saturday; services at 1 p.m. Friday at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport; burial in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery, Shreveport.

Caddo Parish Brocato, Enrico, 75, of Shreveport, died Sunday; services at 2 p.m. Friday Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Shreveport; arrangements by Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport. Bucknum, Larry Donald, 61, of Shreveport, and formerly of Topeka, died Sunday; memorial services at 6 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport. Crumpton, Shawnee, 71, of Shreveport, died Sunday; graveside services at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday at New Cedron Cemetery, Vowells Mill; arrangements by Centuries Funeral Home, Shreveport. Jacobs, Edith Edna, 83, of Shreveport, died Saturday; services pending; arrangements by Aulds Funeral Home, Shreveport. Lane, Ceclle Pack Glvens, 97, of Shreveport, and formerly of Athens, died March services were held Monday; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport Marshall, William B. 92, of Shreveport, and formerly of Avoyelles Parish, died Saturday; services were held Monday; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport. McComlc, Bertha "Sis" Byrd, 90, of Shreveport, and formerly of Vivian, died Saturday; graveside services at 2 p.m.

today at Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Vivian; arrangements by McGuire Funeral Home, Vivian. Parker, Paul Ray, of Shreveport, died Thursday; services pending; arrangements by Mortuary Services of Louisiana, Shreveport Ward, Robert "Bobby" Lee, of Shreveport, died Friday; memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport. Williams, Syble, 89, of Shreveport, died Thursday; graveside services at 11 a.m.

today at Gardens of Memory Memorial Park Cemetery, Minden; arrangements by Mortuary Services of Louisiana, Shreveport. Wilson, Lila Little, 93, of Vivian, died Saturday; graveside services at 10 a.m. today at Vivian Cemetery, Vivian; arrangements by McGuire Funeral Home, Vivian. Wojciechowskl, Cheryl Ann, 42, of Shreveport, died Sunday; services pending; arrangements by Mortuary Services of Louisiana, Shreveport. Claiborne Parish Brownmlller, Cynthia Sims, 63, of Haynesville, died Friday; services at 10 a.m.

Wednesday at United Pentecostal Church, Haynesville; burial in Old Town Cemetery, Haynesville; arrangements by Bailey Mortuary Haynesville. Glover, Marilyn Anne Brown, 69, of Elgin and formerly of Homer, died Feb. 24; services were held Feb. 28 in Elgin; arrangements by Fletcher Funeral Home, Fletcher, Okla. Ruple, Elva Doris, of Homer, died Friday; services at 2 p.m.

today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Homer. Smith, Ruben W. "Smitty," 84, of Homer, died Saturday; services at 11 a.m. today a Bethel Independent Methodist Church Cemetery, El Dorado, arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer. DeSoto Parish Brown, Marie E.

Dyson, 88, of Stonewall, died Sunday; services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Salem Baptist Church, Stonewall; burial in Stonewall Cemetery, Stonewall; burial in Florien Cemetery, Florien. Vernon Parish Cedars, Hazel Lee, 75, of Leesvllle, died Sunday; services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunny Hill Baptist Church, Leesville; burial in Comrade Cemetery, Hutton; arrangements by Labby Memorial Funeral Home, Leesville. Webster Parish Brown, Audrey Mae, 88, of Minden, died Sunday; services at 10 a.m.

Wednesday at First Pentecostal Church, Minden; burial in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden. Frye, Nobie Braley, 91, of Springhill, died Monday; services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Springhill; burial in Springhill Cemetery, Springhill; arrangements by Bailey Mortuary, Springhill. Ules, William 53, of Doyline, died Friday; services pending; arrangements by Aulds Funeral Home, Shreveport. arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Drive, Shreveport.

Jackson Parish Warren, Hoyle Ray, of Jonesboro, died Monday; services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro; burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman. Natchitoches Parish Ross, Elva Marie Brewster, 70, of Marthaville, died Sunday; services at 2 p.m. today at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches; burial in Springridge Cemetery, near Pleasant Hill.

Vercher, Luella 81, of Goldonna, died Monday; services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches; burial in Clear Lake Cemetery, Goldonna. Sabine Parish Scrogglns, Rita Lowing, 83, of Hornbeck, died Monday; services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many; OBBTUAEIES illll i If I i- lSl Jjf I PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS Johnny Sayles Brock IV SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport, LA.

-Services celebrating the life of Johnny Sayles Brock IV, 40, will be held at the First Methodist Church in Shreveport on Tuesday, March 13, at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Pat Day, Senior Pastor. Interment will follow at Forest Park West. The Family will receive friends Monday, March 12, from 5:00 p.m.

until 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Southside. Johnny, affectionately known to his family as Lil John, was born in Shreveport on February 12th, 1967 and went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 8, 2007, after a courageous 6-month battle with liver cancer. Johnny was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Elnora Brock; uncle Tommy Brock; and cousin Curtis Stanley. He is survived by his parents Johnny and Dianne Brock; sisters Kimberly B.

Mobley and husband Mark, and Kellie Brock; paternal grandfather Johnny Sayles Brock Jr. and wife Ouida, maternal grandparents Tommy and Maurine Fulkerson; nephews Matthew Johnson and Mark Mobley and wife, April; nieces Katherine Johnson and Abbie Mobley; aunt Linda F. Johnson and husband Herbert; uncle T. J. Fulkerson all of Shreveport, LA; special cousin Rusty Stanley and wife, Robin, and their children, Clay and Ali of Linden, VA and Kevin Brock.

Johnny is also survived by his life partner of 17 years Nick Carrozza. Johnny attended Holy Rosary Elementary School and was active in the Peter Pan Players. He graduated from Loyola College Prep in 1985. While attending Loyola he achieved many accolades. He" was head cheerleader, a member of the Drama Club and Debate Team, where he won numerous awards.

He attended Centenary College and later moved to California to attend college and work with the Joe Tremaine Studios. Johnny enjoyed his work at the Disney Studios which gave him the opportunity to travel world wide, performing with the Disney Studio Road Show. He also appeared in the half-time show of the 1990 Super Bowl. Johnny moved to Dallas, Texas, where he lived for 15 years. He recently returned to the area to open his business, 685 Corner in Waskom, Texas.

His greatest joy was getting to know all of his customers, and he appreciated their support. He loved living on his ranch in Waskom, Texas and being close to all God's creatures. Johnny was a delight to know and could light up a room with his radiant smile. Anyone who ever met him could tell that he was special, always a gentle soul with the warmest heart and caring nature. Even though Johnny's time with us on earth was short, he touched our lives and will.be sorely missed by his many friends and loving family.

Pallbearers will be Sean Allen, Danny Carrozza, Mark Mobley Matthew Johnson, Mark Mobley and Rusty Stanley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ralph Allen, Carl Hall, Dr. Dennis Birebaum, John Marshall, and Eugene Calhoun; and special friends Kelly Kane Ovrom, Molly Allen Barbour, Scotty Cain, and Jo Ann Plessner. The family wishes to thank all of Johnny's doctors, and special thanks to his I.C.U. nurses at RHD Memorial Medical Center in Dallas, Texas for their gallant efforts in trying to keep Johnny with us.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929 Ruston, LA 71273. Deafn leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel 687-1256 '-try fir of obituaries online at Shreveporttimes.com 'MX-. Gene Walker Hamilton CONVERSE, LA Funeral services for Mr.

Gene Walker Hamilton, 79, of Converse, will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday, March 12, 2007 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Hamilton was born December 28, 1927 in Wemple, Louisiana and passed away March 10, 2007, after a lengthy illness.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Converse. He was a retired pipeline construction worker for Standard Oil Company. Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Walker Hamilton and great-granddaughter, Kimberly BreAnn Bartch. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Alice Reynolds Hamilton; one son, Russell Hamilton and his wife Theresa of Shreveport; one daughter, Melanie Smith and her husband, Donny of Mansfield, LA.

He also leaves to cherish his memory, one granddaughter, Shannon Smith Bartch husband, Jeffery; one grandson, Craig Walker Hamilton one great-grandson, Allen Grant Bartch. Mr. Hamilton touched many people making an unforgettable difference in their lives. His kind and gentle spirit along with his caring nature will always be remembered. Mr.

Hamilton was an avid outdoor sportsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and a love of horses. He and Alice traveled extensively covering many states in their covered wagon, making many friends along the way. For many years they participated in extensive missionary work and were recognized for their tireless efforts. Pallbearers will be Barney Walker, Reverend Ed Boyd, Jerry Hamilton, Johnnie Ebarb, Jeffery Bartch and Buddy McDonald. Memorials may be made to Loyola College Prep Scholarship Fund, 921 Jordan Shreveport, LA 71101, Baptist Children's Home, P.O.

Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211 or the charity of the donor's choice. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the nurses of Lifepath Hospice and Dr. Mark Allen Brown and Gina Nelson for their care during Gene's illness. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield, LA 31 8-872-4660 iHeavenCy Qates Funeral Home 1339 Jewell St Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-8010 (318) 222-5004 fax "Professional Services: Affordable Prices" dwetal 9Tcme 7849 East Kings Highway OK Shreveport, Louisiana 318-797-8124 8 BeiieVOieilt FUNERAL HOME INC. 1624 Milam St.

Shreveport, LA 221-1627 SEMCESFOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14,2007 MRS. IOER B. WILLIAMS 1:00 PM. Chapel of Benevolent Int: Carver Cemetery HueyL Taylor, President View a week Anita Thomas BOSSIER CITY, LA Services for Mrs. Anita Thomas will be 10:00 AM Thursday March 15, 2007 at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.

Shaun Armstrong, Pastor, Barksdale Baptist Church officiating and assisted by Rev. Ellis Hayden of Gladewater, TX. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hill Crest from 4-7 PM Wednesday March 14, 2007. Mrs.

Thomas was born March 9, 1936 in Shreveport, LA to parents Pete W. and Cleo McLendon Gibson and passed away Sunday March 11, 2007 at the Grace Home in Shreveport. She was an active member of Barksdale Baptist Church and retired from Bell South with 32 years service. Mrs. Thomas was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and friend.

She loved to garden and the time she spent working her garden. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Ralph M. Thomas. She is survived by her son Greg Thomas of Bossier City, sister and brother-in-law Sally and Dale Little of Colorado, brother and sister-in-law Gary and Debrah Gibson of Texarkana, AR, her little dog Zoe, her many many friends from Bell South and Barksdale Baptist Church and a large number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Deacons of Barksdale Baptist Church. Hill Crest Funeral Home (318)949-9415 Dewey "Bob" Weeks MINDEN, LA Services for Dewey "Bob" Weeks, 77, will be held at 1 1 :30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Minden Rose-Neath Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Methvin.

Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the funeral home. Mr. Weeks died Sunday, March 11, 2007 in Shreveport, LA.

He was born in Golddonna, LA and was a resident of Minden, LA for 54 years. Mr. Weeks was a saw filer at LAAP and a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William Thomas "Casey" Weeks and Eucha Sullivan Weeks; brother, Huey P. Weeks; son-in-law, Joel H.

Newsom. He is survived by wife, Hope Austin Weeks of Minden; sons, Billy Weeks and special friend Brenda Weeks of Minden, Bobby Glenn Weeks and wife Denise of Minden; daughter, Carol Newsom of Minden; brothers, Johnny Weeks and wife Nita of Vilonia, AR, Tommy Weeks and wife Jacqi of Al-vin, TX, Jimmie Weeks and wife Boyce of Quitman, LA; sister-in-law, Margie Weeks of Ansley, LA; eight grandchildren, Angela Weeks Frye and husband Shane, Peyton Weeks and wife Lindsay, Jeremiah Newsom and wife Marion, Levi Newsom and wife Holly, Whitney Weeks, Brittney Weeks, Chelsi Weeks and Kayla Weeks; great grandchildren, Holter Frye, Madeline Frye, and Trentin Harber. Pallbearers will be Peyton Weeks, Shane Frye, Jeremiah Newsom, Levi Newsom, Dan Weaver, and Justin Ferryman. Memorial contributions may be made to Eastside Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA 318-377-3412 ELDERLY UW WILLSSUCCESSION John E.

Settle, Jr. Attorney at Law (318) 742-5513 Bobby Ray Johnson, Sr. SHREVEPORT, LA-Bobby Ray Johnson, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on March 10, 2007. Funeral services will be 10 a.m.

Thursday, March 15, 2007 in Faith Chapel at First Baptist Bossier. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Dean. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 4 p.m.

until 8 p.m. Wednesday March 14 at at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA. Mr. Johnson was born October 17, 1925 in Bellevue, LA. At age 17 he joined the U.S.

Navy and served his country in the South Pacific during WWII. He received several commendations from his commanding officers for his resourcefulness and his ability to produce needed parts when required parts were unobtainable. His devotion to duty contributed to the successful operation of the 36 LCT'S. After leaving the Navy these skills went on to make him one of the most knowledgeable diesel mechanics in the Ark-La-Tex. In 1973 he opened Bobby Johnson Equipment Co.

in Oil City, LA which is still a thriving business today. Even though Mr. Johnson officially retired a number of years ago he remained active daily, usually first to arrive and last one to leave. He was an inspiration to those who knew him. His knowledge of diesel motors was unparalleled.

Often customers would call and ask him to listen to a motor over the phone and he could usually diagnose the problem. His level of integrity was highly respected in the trucking industry. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his son, David Johnson; parents, Frank and Maynard Johnson and brother, Donald Johnson. Surviving him is his loving wife, Nancy; sons, Bobby Ray Johnson, Jr.

and wife Kathy, Danny Johnson and wife Cathy, Rev. Greg Johnson and wife Deborah, Mark Johnson and wife Sandy, Joe Johnson; daughters, Peggy Cooper, Carroll Maus and husband Jon, Diane Goodwill and husband Ramon, Amanda Bates and husband Tony; sister, Garnett Downey; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bobby Ray Johnson, III, Kevin Johnson, John David Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Chad Johnson and Greg Horton. Honorary pallbearers will be Milton Williams and James Pharr. The family would especially like to thank Dale (Turtle) Morris and George Tyler for their loyalty and friendship.

To all his NASCAR family, farewell. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel 746-2543 H.R. "Buck" Coker Doyline, LA Graveside services for Mr. H.R. "Buck" Coker, age 85, will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 4:00 PM in the Cotton Valley Cemetery, Cotton Valley, LA with Wayne J.

Johnston officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Cotton Valley, LA. Mr. Coker was a resident of Doyline, LA, a member of First Baptist Church of Cotton Valley, LA and was a former pipefitter and operator engineer for Local 406 of Shreveport, LA. He was also a US Army Air Corp veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his sister, Gertrude Treber of South Bend, IN; sister-in-law, Irene Coker of Dubach, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Mr. Coker was preceded in death by his wife, Treba Farrington Coker. Bailey Mortuary, Inc. Cotton Valley, LA 318539-3555 Audra Jackson Quinn "AJ" SHREVEPORT, LA Audra was born August 30, 1978 in Shreveport and passed away on March 7, 2007.

She went to sleep and is now resting with God. She was a loving proud mother. Audra was a soul in repair, constantly battling the evils of this world. Now she is in peace and not hurting anymore. Audra was preceded in death by her father, Gregory Lee Jackson; stepfather, Brooks Henry Yearwood; grandparents, Julia Ann Brown Ned Walter Jenkins Survived by her husband, Austin H.

Quinn; mother, Elizabeth Jenkins Yearwood; son, Dylan Randall Quinn, grandfather, J.C. Brown step-grandparents, Dr. Mrs. H.M. Yearwood; grandparents, Mr.

Willie Jackson Norma Sue Jackson; sister, Sarah Yearwood Coker; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of other family and friends. Memorial services will be held on March 14, 2007, 1:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Southside. Interment at later date. Her soul is resting.

Memorials can be made to Chase Bank, Acct" 2734156272 for her precious son Dylan Randall Quinn. William McLaurin Mayfield SHREVEPORT, LA Memorial services will be conducted at Holy Trinty Lutheran Church, 8895 Youree Shreveport, La. for Bill Mayfield, age 79 of Shreveport, La. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Celebrating the service will be Pastors John Barrington and Charles Pegg.

Inurnment to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will recieve friends at Centuries Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mr.

Mayfield was born in Ellisville, Ms. and lived in Shreveport for over fifty years. During W.W.II he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi where he played football.

He was retired from Ortho Pharmaceutical with over twenty years of service. Most of all he was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved golf, football and traveling with his family. Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty six years, Carol Ann Custer Mayfield; four daughters, Mary Michael Bogues and husband Jim of Shreveport, Shirley Roland and husband Michael of Las Vegas, Dorothy Voigtlander and husband Russell of Valparaiso, Cindy Fisher and husband Scott of Haughton, four sons, Mark Mayfield of Shreveport, Bobby Mayfield and wife Cherri of Stonewall, Robert Custer and wife Kim of Austin, and Brian Custer and wife Barbara of Bossier City, one brother, Andrew Mayfield and wife Carolyn of Hatties-burg, fifteen grandchildren, four great-gradchildren and a host of friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Schauwecker, Jerry Preston and the fifteen grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Centuries Funeral Home (318)686-4334 Donald Ray Hutchinson SHREVEPORT, LA Graveside services for Mr. Donald Hutchinson, 62, will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Forest Park West at 1 1:30 a.m. Reverend Roger Morton and Reverend Tommy Allen will officiate.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mr. Hutchinson was born on March 12, 1944 in Monroe, LA. He passed away on March 9, 2007.

Retired from Exide (Gould Battery) after 30 years. He was a honorary member of the American Legion Post 6. He is preceded in death by his parents James Erwin Hutchinson and Lucy Jane Colson; brothers, Jack and Buddy Hutchinson; sisters, Laverne Prator, Linda Lewing, Reba Neilsen, and Lois Fontenot. Mr. Hutchinson is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lois Logan Hutchinson; sons, Donald Ray Hutchinson, Jr.

and wife, Larissa, Vincent Sublet! and fiance, Karen, and Ronald Suggs and wife, Lisa; daughter, Jacqueline Hutchinson; sister, Ruth Fontenot; brothers, Bill Hutchinson, Pete Hutchinson, and Terry Wayne Hutchinson; and eleven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John Clark, Ken Sanders, Steve Sanders, Russell Simmons, Roger Perry and Gerald Lewing. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronald Suggs, Brandon T. Johnson and Corey Medlin. The family would like to wish a special thanks to Fire District 6 and Christus Schumpert Emergency Room Staff.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel 687-1256 Marie D. Brown STONEWALL, LA Funeral services for Marie D. Brown will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church. Rev.

Charles Hall and Rev. Stan McGee will officiate. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday March 13, 2007 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath South-side.

Mrs. Brown was born March 31, 1918 in Marthaville, LA. She passed away in Stonewall March 11, 2007. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs.

Brown was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Ethel Dyson; her nephew, Bob Dyson; her loving husband and father of her children Thomas Edward Hall, and her late husband Homer Benjamin Brown. She is survived by one son Richard Hall and his wife Sandra and their son Stacy Hall; one daughter, Denise Hall Causey and her husband Charles and her son Charlie Stevens; brother, Bobby Dyson and his wife Nell; two great-grandchildren, Chris Hall and Kaycee Hall; nephew, Barry Dyson and his wife Shirley; great-niece Jennifer Dyson. Pallbearers will be Rudolph Troup, Johnny Johnston, Thomas Charles Hall, Roland Hall III, Harold Austin, and John Witham. Honorary Pallbearers will be Barnett Cloud, Otis Poe and Raymond Dewil. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel 687-1256 Happy Birthday Bubba 031381 -030602 Now in God's hands, but still in our hearts.

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