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LocalStateDeaths 2B THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002 THE TIMES shreveporttimes.com Deaths PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS fsjw fl "fl ff X'Pf'X iLiH4ia ViewaweekofobKuarietonlineatShreveporttlmes.com i 1 i St K- I ij. -sr- i Mary Mullinax Duke Willett Caddo Parish Mitchell, Clarence, 76, of Shreveport died Sept. services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel. Shreveport: burial in Lake Bethlehem Cemetery, Gloster.

Robins, Mae Thompson, 92, of Shreveport died Tuesday; memorial services at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Rose Neath Funeral Home chapel, Marshall Street. Tuiel, Debra Ann, 46, of Shreveport died Tuesday; services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel; burial in Providence Cemetery, Stonewall. White, Edward 97, of Shreveport died Sunday; graveside services at 10 a.m.

today in Forest Park Cemetery; arrangements by Osborn Funeral Home. Wilson, Ian Schae, 32, of Bossier City died Fnday; services at noon Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel; bunal in Uncoln Memorial Cemetery. DeSoto Parish Chamberlln, Anita, 46, of Mexia, Texas, died Monday; services at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rambin; burial in St.

Mary's Cemetery; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Mansfield. Lincoln Parish Hancock, Ochiltree (Bush), 77, of Downsville died Tuesday: services at 2 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home chapel. Ruston; burial in Rock Comer Cemetery, Mineral Springs Community.

Vernon Parish Briggs, Larry, 62, of Leesville died Tuesday; services at 11 a.m. Friday at Labby Memorial Funeral Home chapel; burial in Cooper Cemetery. Webster Parish Burns, Mildred, 88, of Shongaloo died Tuesday; services at 10 a.m. Friday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Minden; graveside services at noon Friday in Old Shongaloo Methodist Church Cemetery. Harrison County, Texas Brock, Juanfta Stovall, 58, of Marshall, Texas, died Tuesday; services pending; arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home.

Stroller Birthdays Celebrating a birthday today: MATTIE W. MCKINNEY. 60, of Shreveport. GRACIE MURDOCH of Shreveport. BLAIR LORIN LOWREY, 14, daughter of DAVID and KATHY LOWREY of Shreveport.

SHARON WHITE of Keithville. PATSY OBEE HAMILTON of Shreveport. BRUANA DANIELLE WILLIAMS. 7, daughter of BRUCE and PEARLIE WIUJAMS of Shreveport. CHARLES E.

KILPATRICK of Shreveport. TA-TANISHA K0CHINSKEY of Shreveport. Lost and Found Pets Editor's Note: All unwanted animals will be picked up at no charge by Bossier Animal Control. 741-8499, and Caddo Animal Control. 226S624.

Dogs and cats are available tor adoption at Bossier and Caddo. It is illegal and punishable by tine to abandon animals. Identification andor rabies tags on animals greatly help in reuniting pets with owners. To place information in Stroller, please call 459 3233 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 1 1002 INFANT DEIJA JENAE SUGGS I 00 HM CiMveiide Rites Bethlehem Cemetery Gardner Adams VPSecretary 1 Ian Schae Wilson SHREVEPORT. LA Memorial funeral services for Ian Schae Wilson will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 in the Winnfield Funeral Home chapel. Officiating will be Reverend Roy Thomas of Shreveport. Interment will be at the Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery, located at 6915 West 70th Street.

There will be a gathering of family and friends in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church's dining hall, located at 6971 West 70th street, immediately following the burial ceremonies. Mr. Wilson, 32, passed away at Schumpert Medical Center's Grace Home on Friday, September 6, 2002, after a short illness. He was a native Shreveport and a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. He was educated in the Caddo Parish school system and attended Louisia- na State University and Louisiana" Tech University.

He resided in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was employed by Scientific Games Corporation as an Operations Manager. He was on assignment in Jamaica when he took ill. He is survived by his parents, Charles L. Wilson, Jr. and Josephine L.

Griffin; an adopted son, Guy Christopher Greely; a cousinsister, Cassandra Mitchell; a grandfather, Isom W. Lockett; a grandmother, Helen Grace Davis; and two great aunts, Lois B. Wilson and Marguerite Wilson. Pallbearers will be: Christopher Lockett, Lorenzo Wilson, Bernie J. Woods, Charles Howard, Bobby Boxley, and Charles Washington.

The family would like to express their deepest and most sincere appreciation to ALL of the wonderful people who made lan's passing easier. This includes the Schumpert Medical System, as well as all of our caring friends. Willie Mae Day SHREVEPORT. LA Graveside services for Willie Mae Day will be at 2 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2002 at Forest Park St. Vincent Avenue.

Officiating will be Dr. Floyd Davis, pastor of Woodridge Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home. Miss Day was born December 10, 1919 in Crowville, LA and died Wednesday, September 1 1 2002 in Shreveport, LA.

A resident of Shreveport, LA, she was a member of Woodridge Baptist Church and a retired accountant. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Stanley Day and Emily Pylant Day; three sisters; and one brother. Survivors are her sister-in-law, Mary E. Day and numerous nieces and nephews. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St.

Chapel, 222-0348 1 -jRCgsJ a i (Mrs. Robert P. Willett) WASKOM, TX Mary Margaret Willett, loving wife and mother, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2002. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, TX on August 1, 1930.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Halley Mullinax, her sister, Sara Anderson and her (first) husband, Bill Duke. She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Robert P. Willett; son, Robert Claude Duke of Waskom, TX, son, Jim Willett and wife, Olga, also of Waskom; daughter, Sallie Meshell of Shreveport. LA and grandson, Dakota Meshell. Survivors also include one sister, Claudia, and husband, Bill Long and nieces Lea and Holly of Tyler, TX; nephew, Ben Anderson and wife, Cecilia of Houston, TX.

Mary had chosen to dedicate her body to science; therefore, there will be no funeral services. Friends who wish to honor her memory may make a donation to the charity of their choice. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, September 15 in the family home to honor the memory of Mary's life. Zettie McGee DALHART. TX Services for Zettie McGee.

90, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2002 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many, Louisiana. Sam J. Methvin of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dalhart. TX, will officiate. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Florien, LA under the direction of Horizon Funeral Home, Dalhart, TX.

Mrs. McGee died Sunday, September 8, 2002 in Dalhart, Texas. Zettie Audrey McGee was born August 17, 1912 in Fisher, Louisiana to James H. and Emma E. (Herrington) McGee.

Zettie was raised in Middle Creek, LA and graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1930. She graduated from Shreveport Charity Hospital School of Nursing on February 25, 1939. She was an Army nurse during WWII and then began nursing in New Orleans and later began a career as public health nurse for the Orleans Parish school district before retiring in June of 1973. In 1998 Zettie moved to Dalhart.

She was a Mardi Gras Princess in the 1930's and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed needlepoint and Crewel Embroidery. Survivors are one brother, John Henry McGee and his wife, Shirley of Natchitoches, LA; one sister-in-law, Maggie McGee of Dalhart, TX; three nieces. Carroline M. and her husband, Sam Methvin of Dalhart.

TX, Linda L. and her husband Wayne Rodine of Salina, KS, Anita McGee of Dallas.TX, four nephews, William M. McGee and his wife, Mingonne of Florien, LA, James G. Magee and his wife Sharon of Florien, LA, John R. McGee and his wife Myra of Natchitoches, LA and Jerry McGee of Natchitoches, LA; eight great nieces and eight great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jerry C. and Truman M. McGee and one sister, Hettie Johnson. Zettie will be in state in Dalhart on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002 and Thursday.

Sept. 12 after 5 p.m. at Warren Meadows in Many, LA. Jason Delmar Pierce Feb. 27, 1981 -Sept.

8, 2002 BOSSIER CITY, LA Services for Jason Delmar Pierce, 21, will be held at 12 noon, Saturday. September 14, 2002 at New Boggy Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Pierce. Jason went to his Heavenly home Sunday, September 8, 2002. Left to cherish his memory are his grandparents, Mr. Mrs. Joe Douglas; mother, Joan Webster; his fiancee', Kim Robbins and their children, Jason Jr.

and Jonathon; his daughter, Destinee; brothers, Joseph Robert and Dorian; sisters, Ruthie and Marion; and a host of other relatives and friends. Beatrice Eleanor "Dink" Webb Collins SHREVEPORT. LA Mrs. Beatrice Eleanor "Dink" Webb Col lins, born September 7, 1914 in Troy, TX, went home to be with the Lord September 10, 2002. Fu neral services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Hill Crest Funeral Home with Rev.

Larry Simpson, Rev. Laurie Mangum and Rev.Williford Flowers officiating. Interment will be at Hill Crest Cemetery. Mrs. Collins, a long time resident of Red River, Caddo and Bossier Parishes, was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Aurora Webb; two sisters, Mabel Smith and Aleen Denton; and one brother, John Sherwin Webb. She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, William S. "Bill" Collins; two daughters, Lou Bailes and husband, Rannie of Lewisville, TX, Mary Rood and husband, David of Shreveport; two granddaughters, Sherry Bishop and husband, James of Odessa. TX, Sheila Munsell and husband, Kenny of Amarillo, TX; one great-grandson, Tony Bishop of Arlington, TX; one sister, Henrietta Barlow of Bossier City; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; plus special "members of the family" Buddy, Corky, and Skipper.

Pallbearers will be Rev. James Bishop, Tony Bishop, Kenny Munsell, Douglas Smith, Bill Webb and Jerry English. The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Bible Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 3300 W. 70th Shreveport, LA 71 108. Mrs.

Eleanor Tyler BOSSIER CITY, LA Services for Mrs. Eleanor Tyler will be held in the chapel of Boone Funeral Home Friday, September 13, 2002, at 1 p.m. Officiating the service will be Rev. Austin Smith, assisted by Rev. Larry Miller.

Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Mrs. Tyler passed away September 9, 2002 in Bossier City. She was born on December 15, 1914, in Birmingham, AL.

Mrs. Tyler was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bossier City. She retired with the Overton-Brooks VA Hospital after 21 years of service. Mrs. Tyler was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Bossier 175 and the Mu chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ret. Captain Norman L. Tyler and a daughter Charlotte Elaine Tyler. Surviving her are sisters-in-law: Wilhelmia "Billy" Tyler, Nell Tyler King, Vera S. Witt, nephews: Michael Allen Hull, Donald K.

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vt.3 'irl lit -i I eroy Nuckolls, Sr. BOSSIER CITY, LA Services will be conducted for Leroy Nuckolls, age 86, in the Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel on Friday, Sep tember 13, 2002 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be at Hill Crest Funeral Home today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. He entered into rest on September 1 1 2002.

Mr. Nuckolls was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 4th Infantry, 22nd Division, a member of the Ivy Leaves and the proud recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was also an avid sportsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his second wife.

Donna Daetwyler Nuckolls in 1976; parents, John and Addie Nuckolls; brother, Buddy Nuckolls and sister, Louise Scales. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Nettie Campbell Forrester Nuckolls; sons, Leroy Nuckolls, Jerry Glenn Nuckolls, Craig Allen Nuckolls; daughter, Donna Lee McKenzie; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Brady for all of his love, care and dedication for over 20 years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to St.

Jude Children's Hospital, 505 N. Parkway, Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38173-0704. Hill Crest Funeral Home 949-9415 Neil Cook Alfred SHREVEPORT, LA Nell Cook Alfred, age 95, died at her son's home in Houston, TX on September 10, 2002, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on Friday. September 13, from 7 until 9 p.m.

A private burial service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2002. Officiating will be Rev. Nick Davis ol First Baptist Church. Mrs. Alfred was a native of Shreveport LA and has been a resident of Houston, TX for the past 19 years.

She was a member of First Baptist Church Shreveport for over 75 years. She attended Byrd High School and worked with her husband, Milburne Alfred, well-known photographer and owner of Milburne's Studio, of nearly 50 years. She spent a lifetime in music, beginning as a vocalist on KRMD radio. Through the years she sang in the choir of First Baptist Church, with the Mendelssohn Choral Club, the Shreveport Civic Opera Chorus and the Shreveport Symphony Chorus. She moved to Houston, TX in 1983 to be near her son and his family.

In Houston she did volunteer work for March of Dimes, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Houston Public Library. Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by her parents.

Phillip Porter Cook and May Ratcliff Cook, her husband, Milburne F. Alfred and her brother, Lorry A. Cook. She is survived by her son, Wayne Gray Alfred and wife, Mary, of Houston TX; granddaughter, Melanie Alfred Renault and husband, Pascal and great-granddaughter, Madeline Elise Renault, all of Chester VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Music Ministry, First Baptist Church.

543 Ockley Shreveport. LA 71106 or to one's favorite charity. Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426 Zelma G. Kirkham SHREVEPORT, LA Services for Zelma G. Kirkham, 94, will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Rose-Neath's Arcadia Chapel.

Officiating will be Rev. Randy Riley. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery Zelma Kirkham died Tuesday, September 10. 2002 at Willis-Knighton Medical Center, Shreveport. A former resident of Bienville, LA, she resided in Shreveport, LA and was a home-maker.

Zelma was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother. Survivors are her son, Juston Kirkham of Shreveport, LA; brothers, Ted Kirkham of Jamestown, LA; Lecel Kirkham of Tacoma, WA, Loyle "Rip" Kirkham of Bienville. LA, John Harold Kirkham of Kelso, WA; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Randy Kirkham, James Neil Kirkham, Mike Kirkham, Jerry Smith. Terry Lynn Sandlin and David Glynn Pellham.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel, 318-263-2094 Clairene Hicks JEFFERSON, TX Services for Clairene Hicks. 79. will be held at 1 p.m., Friday. September 13, 2002 at Haggard-Heasler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Amador Santos, Jr. officiating.

Burial will be in Gray Cemetery under the direction of Haggard-Heaster Funeral Home. Jefferson, TX. Mrs. Hicks was bom April 23, 1923 in Webster Pansh, LA the daughter of Dewey W. Lanqheld.

She died September 10. 2002 in Longview. TX. Mrs. Hicks was a Baptist and a resident of Jefferson since 1976.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Derrell David Hicks: and a daughter. Sylvia Woodell. Survivors are two sons. David Hicks of Manassas, VA and Derrell Hicks of Caddo Lake; five grandch.ldren and five great-grandchildren. 1 Mildred O'Bier Burns SHONGALOO.

LA Services for Mrs. Mildred O'Bier Burns will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2002. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with Rev. Walter Fred Bailey and Rev. Ronnie Whitlock officiating.

A memorial service and interment will follow at the Old Shongaloo Methodist Church Cemetery at 12 noon. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, LA. Georgia Mildred O'Bier Burns was born May 25, 1914 and passed away September 10.

2002 at Willis-Knighton Hospital, Shreveport. She was a lifelong resident of Shongaloo and a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church where she served as musician and church clerk. Mrs. Burns was a retired school teacher, having taught first grade at Shongaloo High School for 31 years.

After retiring, Mrs. Burns became an accomplished artist. Mrs. Burns was a graduate of Shongaloo High School, attended Baptist Bible Institute (now New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) and graduated from Normal College (now Northwestern State University) with a degree in education. Mrs.

Burns was preceded in death by her parents, Katie Adkins O'Bier and Jim Fred O'Bier and her husband, A.J. Burns. Survivors include her three sons, Kerry Oliver Bums and wife, Elaine of Minden; Henry Lee Burns and wife, Lynette of Haughton; A. J. Burns, Jr.

and wife, Jolynn of West Monroe; three sisters. Irene O'Bier Swan of Corpus Christi, Texas; Linda O'Bier Thigpen of Shreveport; Lavinia O'Bier Walker and husband, Truman of Minden; 12 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and a host of wonderful friends and former students. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Kevin Bums, David Burns, Al Bount, Jason Bums, Chris Burns, Jamie Burns and A. J. Burns.

III. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. The family would like to thank the staff of Town and Country Nursing Home, Minden; Dr. Hines and other doctors and staff at Minden Medical Center and Willis-Knighton North Hospital, Shreveport. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA 3l 8-377-341 2 Harry G.

Guin SHREVEPORT, LA Graveside services will be conducted at Memorial Garden Cemetery, Mooringsport, LA for Harry Guin. 52, of Shreveport, LA on Saturday. September 14, 2002 at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Lay Speaker Brother Tom Bunting. Visitation will be at Centuries Funeral Home on Friday from 5 p.m.

to 9 p.m. Mr. Guin entered into rest on Wednesday. September 11. 2002 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Shreveport, reared in Mooringsport and was a resident of Shreveport since 1966. He was an automotive mechanic, and an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his mother, Autry Guin; and a brother, Ronnie Guin. He is survived by his father, Charlie Guin of Shreveport, LA; one daughter. Jenifer McCollough and husband, Tommy of Lafayette, LA; two sons, David and John Guin both of Shreveport.

LA; one sister, Barbara Festervan and husband. Charles of Benson, LA; one brother, Darren Guin of Moonngsport. LA and three grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kaylie McCollough and Katelyn Guin. Pallbearers will be Bobby Graham, Mike Beck. Robbie Chester, Cardis Lambert, Mike Leone and Bob Mathews.

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