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THE TIMES shreveporttimes.com THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2005 3B PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES View a week of obituaries online at Shreveporttimet.com Mr. Dale E. (Buddy) Flowers SHREVEPORT, LA Mr. Dale E. (Buddy) Flowers died peacefully at Grace Home on Monday, July 25, 2005 after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on February 1, 1928. Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Jennings Bryan Flowers of Tulsa, Oklahoma; mother and stepfather Viola and Robert E. La Moreaux also of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his loving wife of 53 years, Gloria Marie Chastain Flowers, sister-in-law, Mildred Kelley Flowers of Tulsa, Oklahoma and son-in-law, Max Weldon of Bossier City, Edmond Souchon Garrett Louisiana. He is survived by his daughters, Lydia Flowers Weldon of Seabrook, Texas and Sarah Flowers Price and her husband Dr. James Paul Price of Shreveport, Louisiana and his son, Gregg Flowers of Shreveport, Louisiana, his grandchildren, Lea Weldon, Lindsay and Matthew Price, and Adrian and Pete Flowers; his brother, Jack S.

Flowers of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his brother-in-law Merritt B. Chastain, Jr. and wife Virginia Ferguson Chastain of Shreveport, Louisiana; niece, Grayson Chastain Clarke and husband Danny and their children of Shreveport, Louisiana; and nephew, Merritt B. Chastain III and wife Catherine and their children of Houston, Texas. Other survivors include his loyal radio listening audience of the Ark-La-Tex.

Known, as "Buddy" since a very young age, it's a nickname truly fitting a man who never met a stranger and was a friend to many. Buddy's name is synonymous with Big Band Music. His sense of humor and love of the Lord, music and life influenced and inspired not only his family, but many people in the broadcast, sales and musical community. Buddy joined the Merchant Marines in 1944 at the young age of 16. Shortly, thereafter, he returned home to finish high school.

Following graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps. After serving two years, he returned to Tulsa and attended Tulsa University, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, majoring in Journalism and Public Relations. It was at Tulsa University that he met Gloria Marie Chastain. After his marriage to Gloria in April of 1951, Buddy partnered with his father in-law M.B. Chastain, Sr.

as an independent oil producer for many years. Buddy's career covered many aspects of radio from sales to management and programming. In 1967 Buddy, along with Bill Burkey introduced Shreveport to its first FM radio station, then known as KEEL-FM, 93.7. Buddy was a well known singer and actor. He was the Master of Ceremonies for countless local contests and concerts, and performed before virtually every local civic club in Shreveport.

He held principle roles with the Shreveport Civic Opera Association, and the Shreveport Symphony's Opera Repertoire Company. Buddy filled important roles in productions of The Gas Light Players, Shreveport Little Theater and Marjorie Lyons Playhouse at Centenary College. From the 1950's through the 1980's he held the leading roles in South Pacific, The King and Say Darling, Little Mary Sunshine, The Music Man, and Carousel. He also performed at many Outdoor Summer Concerts at the Centenary College outdoor shell with Bill Causey and his orchestra. Buddy served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister at St.

Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. He also was Past President and Honorary Lifetime Member of the ShreveportBossier Advertising Federation, Past President of the Friends of Barnwell Garden and Art Center, Board Member of Prevailing Winds Concert Band, Charter and Founding Member of The Shreveport Power Squadron, Charter Member of the YMCA Indian Guides, and a Local Board Member of the Selective Service. In 1 994 he was recognized as a "Living Legend" at the first annual Beaux Arts Gala benefiting the Wideman Piano Competition of the Shreveport Symphony. A true Patriot, Buddy loved to sing the National Anthem, and was invited to do so publicly on many occasions. One of Buddy's most favorite and inspiring moments was singing the National Anthem to a crowd of 10,000 at a Shreveport Steamer Football Game accompanied by the Southern University March- ing Band.

His love of Big Band music dates back to his high school days when he worked as an announcer at KWON in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. His lengthy career in radio spanned the next six decades. In the 1980's, Buddy was able to bring his passion and talent to the Ark-La-Tex as the host and producer of "Saturday Morning with the Big His love for music never ended and we will all miss the "Music A memorial service will be held at St. Marks Episcopal Cathedral, Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be the Reverend Cannon Jane W.B.

Alexander of St. Marks' Episcopal Cathedral. Reception immediately following at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Marks' Episcopal Cathedral, The Grace Home or charity of the donor's choice.

iff ,9 Vera Cynthia Stuckey SHREVEPORT, LA Services for Vera Cynthia Stuckey, 93, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2005 at Northwoods Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Stevens, pastor. Interment will follow in Mooringsport Memorial Gardens. Mooringsport, LA.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time Friday, July 29, 2005 at the church prior to the service. Vera was born July 14, 1912 in Blanchard, LA and went to be with her Lord Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at Pilgrim Manor Guest Care in Bossier City. A faithful member of Northwoods Baptist Church until her health failed, she was a member of Ruth Sunday School Class. Vera was a homemaker and member of Eastern Star Blanchard 236.

The family will miss Vera's homemade bread and sharing delight in her flower garden. Her husband, Charlie Harold Stuckey, parents; and grandson, William "Bill" Stuckey, Jr. preceded her in death. Survivors are her sons, William Stuckey and wife, Bessie, Charlie Stuckey and wife, Lynn, Robert Stuckey and wife, Marilyn and John Stuckey and fiancee', Diane Lafitte all of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Mary Futrell and husband, Carl of Mooringsport, LA; sisters, Clydell Williams and Eunice Wright both of Shreveport, LA; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mark Stuckey, Keith Stuckey, Chuck Stuckey, David Stuckey, Mickey Wiggins and Larry Fedd.

The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff at Pilgrim Manor Guest Care in Bossier City for the love and professional care shown to Vera. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel, 222-0348 James H. Downs SHREVEPORT, LA Visitation for James Hillary Downs will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home.

A private burial for family will be held at a later date. Jimmy was born August 19, 1928 in Texarkana, AR and passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at his residence in Shreveport. He was a Baptist and retired Traffic Engineer for the City of Shreveport. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army earning the rank of Corporal and serving in WWII and The Korean War.

A member of American Society of Safety Engineers and Institute of Transportation Engineers, he was also a member of the West and North Shreveport Lions Clubs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and B.P.O. Elks. His parents, Hillary and Lillie Kirby Downs, and nephew, Scott Roth, preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Mary (Jackie) Hamby Downs; sons, David S. Downs and J.

Leslie Downs and wife, Sheryl; daughters, Renee Downs and Suzanne Carter and husband, Bubba; sisters, Eleanor Roth and Dorothy Wiant and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Tamara DeMorest and husband, Dave, Mark Johnson and wife, Sabrina, Michael Johnson and Sara, Noah Downs, Isabella Downs, Scott Carter and wife, Laci, Carrie Rucker and husband, Rodney and Michael Carter; seven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family extends a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the VA Hospital. The love and compassion shown to Jimmy, his family and friends will never be forgotten. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel, 222-0348 In Loving Memory Steve M.

Bruner July 28, 1961 July 28, 2004 If love could have saved you, you'd be with us still. Sadly missed Forever loved Rosana, Michele, Your Family Friends 1 i 1 -i 5 N. Mrs. Mattie Locke Gremillion SHREVEPORT, LA Mrs. Mattie Locke Gremillion, 94.

passed away in Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on Thursday, July 28th from 6 until 8 p.m. and on Friday, July 29th from 8 until 10 a.m. Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2005 at Forest Park Cemetery, St.

Vincent Ave. Officiating will be Chaplain Larry Lafitte. Mattie was born September 15, 1910 in Bienville Parish to William Fletcher Locke and Arrie Ann Mclnnis Locke, she lived most of her life in Shreveport. She was retired from Exxon Oil Co. where she worked in both the Shreveport and Houston offices.

Mrs. Gremillion was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Forrest P. Gremillion; one son, Donald Gremillion; one brother; and four sisters. She is survived by one grandson, Paul Gremillion; one great-grandson, Max Gremillion; two nieces, Marie Stanley and Gracie Hampton; two nephews, W.T. Locke and Charles Locke and their wives; a special cousin, Clara Michel; and many friends and relatives.

OSBORNFUNERALHOME.net 865-8426 Spc 5 Albert E. Murray KEATCHIE, LA Funeral services for Spc 5 Albert E. Murray, 86, will be held at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, Friday, July 29, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Mike Dale, pastor of Spirit Life International will officiate. Interment will follow in Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Mansfield, LA.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2005. Mr. Murray was a veteran of the U.S.

Army, having served his country proudly in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He will be buried with military honors. Mr. Murray was born June 2, 1919, in Springdale, TX. to Henry Samuel Murray and Vina Howell Murray and passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2005.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mabel LeMoine Murray, four brothers, and two sisters. Mr. Murray is survived by his sons, Dwight Murray, Sammy Murray, and his wife, Barbara; daughters: Earnestine M. LaFitte and husband, Jerry, Betty Jean Murray, and Teresa Sullivan; step-daughters, Janice Ducey, Sandra Malmay and Myra Griffing; sisters: Faye Smith, Dorothy Achee', and Estelle Goodwin; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Albert LaFitte, Jason LaFitte, Henry Murray, Mike Taylor, Ronny Taylor, Billy Joe Estes and Joe Meshell.

Honorary Pallbearers will be James Peace, Glenn Peace and Shawn Murray. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the doctors and staff of Willis Knighton South for their compassionate care. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 687-1256 Heavenly Qates funeral Home (318)222-8010 (318) 222-5004 fax "Professional Services: A.ordaMe Prices' Benevolent Fl'NERAL HOME INC. SERVICES MRS. IONA MAE RICHARDSON 12.00 Noon Friday Mt.

Crfm Missionary BpDSt Churcn IMinden, LA) Walker Cemetery (Gibsland, LA) Open Visitation Thursday Find nearby deals on almost anything at your favorite stores. shopLocal conT Got a minute? Get a ileal. Suzan Renee Smith SHREVEPORT, LA Suzan Renee Smith, a caring and loving individual, left us on Tuesday, July 26, 2005. She survived ovarian cancer for forty-eights months. Her spirit and her faith were always strong and an example to all that knew and loved Suzan.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2005, at Woodridge Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Dr. T. Floyd Davis. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Rose-Neath's South-side Funeral Home. Suzan was born in Malvern, Arkansas, February 19, 1955. She grew up in Texas. She and her husband moved to Shreveport in 1 986.

Suzan is survived by her loving husband, Loren Smith; children, Renee' Smith of Tulsa, OK, Alicia Gorman and husband, Thomas of Oklahoma City, OK, and Chad Smith and wife, Carisa of Owasso, OK; her grandchildren, Jacob and Kelsie Gorman of Oklahoma City, OK; her parents, Hoyle and Alberta Thompson of Arkadelphia, AR; her brother, Michael Thompson and wife Kathy; her nieces, Megan and Abby Thompson all of Austin, TX; and numerous extended family members and friends. Pallbearers will be Doug Thompson, John Clingan, Ray Bollen, McGlenn Thompson, Jack Thompson and Jerry Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be the En-couragers Sunday School class. Suzan has expressed extra special thanks and hugs to her friends Kaye and Kay; and heartfelt appreciation to everyone for their prayers, thoughts, love and kindness. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 920 Pierremont Road, Suite 300, Shreveport, LA 71106 or to the Woodridge Baptist Church Building Fund honoring Suzan.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 687-1256 Pamela Thomisee Naquin ARLINGTON, TX Pamela Irene Naquin, 36, passed away Monday, July 25, in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Open Door Bible Church, 950 Swan Lake Bossier City, LA. Burial will follow at Hill Crest Cemetery, Haughton, LA. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm Mansfield, Texas. Pamela was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend.

She will be forever missed by her wonderful family. Survivors are her husband of seven years, Randall Naquin; son, Aubrey; daughters, Wendy, Stephanie, 'and Brittani; parents, Wesley and Carrie Thomisee; sister, Tammie Marshall; brothers, John and Christopher Thomisee, and numerous family and friends. Blessing Funeral Home Mansfield, TX (817) 473-1555 George Hawthorne III COLUMBIA STATION, OH Dear father of Janet Boyle (Michael), Grace Hard, (Ronald), Christopher Hawthorne, Michael Paterson. Dear grandfather of Michael Paterson, Shannon and Danielle Hard and great grandfather of Jacy and Iris. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Laura (nee Murdoch) and parents: George and Marie Hawthorne, Jr.

(nee Ottolander). U.S. Army veteran of WWII, member of the Lions Club, SCORE, Zeta Psi Fraternity, Masonic Lodge, and St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Macedonia. Family will receive friends at the Waite Son Funeral Home, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Rd.

(1-71 at Rt. 303) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service: Friday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 18001 Detroit Lakewood, OH 44107.

Officiating: Fr. Albert Jennings. Interment: Sunset Memorial Park, N. Olmsted, OH. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1900 W.

Market Street, Akron, OH 44313 or Hospice of Visiting Nurses Association, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron OH 44333. Waite Son Funeral Home 330-225-1770 SHREVEPORT, LA Edmond Souchon Garrett, 51, of Shreveport, LA, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2005. He was born November 1 1, 1953 in Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11:00 o'clock in the morning at Osborn Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating Edmond's life will be held immediately after visitation in the chapel at Osborn Funeral Home.

Father Charles Glorioso will officiate. Edmond graduated from Jesuit High School in Shreveport and then attended Marymount College in Boca Raton, Florida where he pursued the culinary arts. He returned to Shreveport and worked for many well known and highly respected restaurants in the area. He also had his own restaurant, "Edmond's." His unique culinary skills stemmed from a close relationship with his mother, Marie (GiGi) Garrett with whom he often shared recipes and "secret ingredients." Edmond's love of cooking was closely rivaled by his love of fishing. He was a member of The North American Crappie Association and fished in tournaments in this area.

He also provided a fishing guide service to recreational fishermen. Edmond was happiest out on Grand Bayou in his fishing boat. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humor and his heart of gold. People loved him. feared him! Edmond was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Gabrielle Souchon Garrett (Gigi) and his father Dr.

Broox Cleveland Garrett, He is survived by his sister Corinne Garrett Paddison (CoCo) and husband Richard M. Paddison of New Orleans, LA; brother Broox Cleveland Garrett, III of Scotts-dale, AZ; sister Souchon Garrett Sanders (Sou) and husband Dr. William Cuttino Sanders. Jr. of Shreveport, LA; and brother Dominique James Garrett (Nick) and wife Lariena Steed Garrett of Shreveport, LA.

He is also survived by his nephews Charles Howard Clawson, III and William Cuttino Sanders, III; his nieces Paige Garner Graham and husband Robert Graham, Garrett Souchon Sanders and fiance M. Scott Callaway. Piper Sanders Wyatt and husband Michael S. Wyatt, Virginia Sanders Auer and husband Dr. Brittain P.

Auer, Hailey Marie Garrett, and Emily Anne Garrett; his aunt Mrs. Betty Garrett McDonald and numerous loving cousins. Edmond's family was very dear to him and he loved each and every! one of them with all his heart. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Whitney Boggs, Lee Smith, Bill Standke, Clay Arundel, Dickie Bothel, Scott Teekell, Danny Brooks, Buddy Hallett, Morgan O'Brien, Stafford Comegys, Justin Ricou and his many friends at the Highland Club.

Special thanks to Kim Rivers and Gary Ralph for their care and concern. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to DreamMaker Outdoors, P.O. Box 137, Walnut, MS 38683 or the charity of the donor's choice. OSBORNFUNERALHOME.net 865-8426 Your Florist For All Occasions The power of freh flowers Open Daily 9-7 318.797.9585 Rose Neath FLOWER SHOP Flowers for all occasions. Open 7 days a week and holidays! (888) 687-2200 John E.

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GEORGE CARTER, SR. 1 00 PM. ADuncicint of Lfe COGiC (2553 Undhoin) Lake Bethlehem Cemetery Family Hour: 6 to 7 p.m. Wedenesday Night 8 Heavenly Gates Funeral Home Mane Williams VPGeneral Manager Ernest Mearl Harrison SHREVEPORT, LA Graveside services for Ernest M. Harrison will be held at 2:00 p.m.

on Friday, July 29, 2005, at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport. Officiating will be Father Paul of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Visitation will be Friday, at Centuries, before the service, beginning at 1 :00. Ernest was born on April 5, 1926 to Wessie M.

and Ernest P. Harrison and died on July 27, 2005, at Glen Oaks Retirement Home, after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Shreveport. He graduated from Fairpark High School in 1943. He served as a glider pilot in the Army Air during WWII.

He was a deputy tax assessor for Caddo Parish for over 40 years. After his retirement, he and his wife, Pat, of 33 years, spent their time traveling, gardening and spoiling their beloved dog, V.P. (Very Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Peggy; his wife, Patricia; and brother, George Smith Harrison. He is survived by one son, Ernest Lucky Harrison, and wife, Nikki; one grandson, David Harrison; one nephew, Dr. Ken Harrison and wife, Debbie; sister-in-law, Bemice Harrison; a very special cousin, Frances Brossette and other cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Argent Financial Group; the many special caregivers and his nurse, Sandy, at Glen Oaks Retirement Home; Chris King with Schumpert Hospice and all other sitters and helpers, including Mary and Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to Glen Oaks Retirement Home, 1524 Glen Oaks Place, Shreveport, LA 71103 or St. Paul's Episcopal Church; 275 Southfield Shreveport, LA 71105. Mary Cullum Chelette SHREVEPORT, LA Graveside services for Mary Cullum Chelette, 82, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Rose-Neath Cemetery. Bossier City, LA.

Officiating will be Rick Byers. Mary, a native of Princeton, LA, was born May 21, 1923 and passed away Monday, July 25, 2005 at Willis-Knighton Pierremont. She was a homemaker. Her parents; husband, Henry Gail Chelette; and sister, Sylvia B. Carmer preceded her in death.

Survivors are her sisters, Juanita C. Steiner of Orange, TX and Pauline C. Agee of Shreveport, LA; brother, Winston Cullum and wife, Vena of Houston, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Glen Steiner, Terrell Steiner, Lex Webb and Rick Byers. Memorials may be made to St.

Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 810, Memphis. TN 38101. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel, 222-0348 Edward Craig Hickman SHREVEPORT, LA Mr.

Edward Craig Hickman passed away on July 26, 2005, at the Grace Home. He was 83 years old, bom on August 13, 1921. He is survived by his beloved, devoted wife of 60 years, Martha Claire Vann Hickman; two daughters, Claire Vann Hickman Latch and Grace Helen Hickman Wood; two sons-in-law, Edward Cameron Latch and John Beecher Wood; one sister, Margaret Hickman Guyton (Mrs. John T. Guyton); one grandson, Randall Craig Latch; two granddaughters, Catherine Claire Cole (betrothed to Jamie Douglas Boling) and Grace Helen C.

Foster (wife of Russell Lory Foster); one great-granddaughter, Mary Grace Foster: three nephews, John Stephen Guyton, Thomas Hickman Guyton (husband of Brenda Guyton) and Kenneth Leslie Hickman (husband of Paula Hickman); and four nieces, Judith Guyton Pritchett (Mrs. Joe Pritchett), Marilyn Flaitz Andrews (Mrs. Boliver Andrews), Jane Flaitz DeYoung (Mrs. Robert DeYoung) and Anne Hickman Harris (Mrs. Haywood Harris).

Eddie lived in Shreveport all of his life. He graduated from NMMI, Duke University and LSU Law School. He served in WWII, in Italy, as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He was well cared for by a wonderful crew of private, professional health care givers: Deola Scott, Veranetta Davis, Ida Golston, Mary Edwards, Francis Bolden, Shirley Jones, Cynthia Combs, Ruby Gipson and Betty Robinson, each a true angel on this earth, constant blessings to Mr. Hickman and his family.

Many thanks go to the excellent medical care delivered by the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, especially Drs. Glenn Mills, Jonathan Glass and Shawn Milligan. Pallbearers will be his family members and dear friends: Craig Latch, Russ Foster, Jamie Boling. Ken Hickman, Tom Guyton, Steve Guyton, Joe Pritchett, Boliver Andrews, Bob DeYoung, Haywood Harris, John B. Greer George Link and Richard D.

McDougall. Rev. Jamie Flowers, Episcopal minister currently residing in Alexandria, LA, shall preside. The funeral service will be held in the chapel at Osborn Funeral Home at noon on Saturday, July 30th, with interment immediately following at Forest Park Cemetery. OSBORNFUNERALHOME.net 865-8426.