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LocalState 2B SATURDAY. JULY 27, 2002 THE TIMES shreveporttimes.com Black Bayou experiment turns back the clock PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS OBiTOftRES View a week of obituaries online at Shraveporttlmas.com AT 'A I if By Leesha Faulkner Louisiana Gannett News MONROE It was more than an informative stroll through patches of weeds on a late steamy evening. It was a lesson in biological imperialism. Kelby Ouchley of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took about 35 people this month on a walk through an experimental prairie planted at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, just north of Monroe.

His discussion was part of the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Museum of Natural History summer seminar. Young, old and middle-aged ambled through the man-made prairie and examined plants both native and alien to northeastern Louisiana as Ouchley explained how plants and wildlife change. According to historical records, there were prairies in northeastern Louisiana, Ouchley said. There are very few remnants that we know of that are left," he That's the reason for the patch of grass near the parking lot of the visitor's center at Black Bayou. Ouchley and others are trying to recreate a prairie to study its ecological impact The patch was planted about three years ago in an area where cotton plants were once cultivated.

Some of the plants' names sound strange: big bluestem, Queen Ann's lace and rattlesnake master. Others, such as ragweed and goldenrod, are more common. There's a lot of stuff out here used as herbs and potions," Ouchley said. "Still is." For example, folklore has it that Native Americans used a tea brewed from rattlesnake master as an antidote to rattlesnake venom. But it's hard, even with experts at our shoulders, to zip back into a time before many of our ancestors tramped tlirough on their adventures.

That's because Europeans brought many of the plants, including weeds, seen today to the New World, writes David E. Crosby, a historian. "Perhaps European humans have triumphed because of their superiority in arms, organization and fanaticism, but what in heaven's name is the reason that the sun never sets on the empire of the dandelion," Crosby writes in "Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe." "Perhaps the success of European imperialism has a biological and ecological component" at 3 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Logansport; burial in O.E. Price Memorial Park.

Lincoln Parish Lindsey, Helon, 89, of Ruston died Wednesday; graveside services at 2 p.m. today in Greenwood Cemetery; arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Sabine Parish Chance, Eva Ellen Corley, 90, of Florien died Thursday; graveside services at 11 a.m. today in Toro Cemetery; arrangements by Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many. Union Parish Hutto, Dessie 81, of Bemice died Thursday; services at 2 p.m.

Sunday at United Pentecostal Church; burial in Shiloh Cemetery, near Bemice; arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Harrison County, Texas Rives, Lois Maurine Anderson, 90, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Marshall, Texas, died Thursday; services at 10 a.m. Monday at Central Baptist Church; burial in Algoma Cemetery North; arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home. Shelby County, Texas LaFitte, Lorena McSwain, 85, of Houston died Thursday; services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mangum Funeral Home chapel, Center, Texas; burial in Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Owens, Velma 0., 83, of Center, Texas, died Friday; services at 2 p.m. Sunday a Watson Sons Funeral Home chapel; burial in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Grace Snider Lee SHREVEPORT. LA Funeral services for Grace Snider Lee, 89, will be held Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel.

Officiating will be Dr. Rocky Maddox, assisted by Rev. Edwin K. Peters. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 27, 2002 at the funeral home. Mrs. Lee, a native of Castor, LA and 50 year resident of Shreveport, LA, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2002 in Shreveport, LA. She was a charter member of Rose Park Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bennie Snider and James Roy Lee and sister, Juanita Barron. Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Snider Matranga of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Eric Matranga and wife, Carta and Roy Matranga, Jr. and wife, Vicki; great grandchildren, Corie and Gina Matranga; brothers, Melton Bolyer, Chester Bolyer and wife, Tressie and O'Neal Bolyer all of Ashland, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 687-1256 Joseph Henry Hinckley A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday, July 25, 2002, in Coushatta, La.

Religious services will be held at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church of Coushatta, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2002, with the Rev. Ellen Montegudo officiating. Burial will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery following services under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home, Coushatta, LA. He was born on April 9, 1906, in Dallas, TX. He leaves to cherish in his memory two daughters, Diane H.

Milner and husband Dick, of Coushatta and Jane H. LeBrun, of Coushatta. Four grandchildren: David Woodell, of Mooring-sport, Donna Arender and husband Mike, of Minden, Dale Tomerlin and wife Jenni, of Coushatta, and a very special granddaughter, Laura J. Tomerlin, of Coushatta. Six greatgrandchildren: Michael and MeKensie Arender of Minden, Brandi and Daniel Woodell, of Vivian, Jesseca and Ryan Tomerlin, of Coushatta.

One sister in law Leoma Hinckley. He is preceded in death by his wife Ethel C. Hinckley of 65 years. His parents Mr. and Mrs.

H. L. Hinckley, three brothers Raymond, Jack and Dick Hinckley. One brother in law Ed Mohon. Three sisters in laws, Janie Mohon, Anne Hinckley and Jerry Hinckley.

Pallbearers will be Dale Tomerlin, of Coushatta, David Woodell, of Moor-ingsport, Rick Hinckley, of Sanger, TX, Bob Hinckley, of Grand Prairie, TX, Dick Milner, of Coushatta and Ed LeBrun, of Coushatta. Honorary pallbearers Larry Hinckley, of Ft. Worth, TX, Gordon Hinckley, of Grand Bury, TX, Don Hinckley, of Cedar Hills, TX. Joe was a WW II veteran, he taught the British to fly in Terrell, TX and did private instructing at White Rock Airport, in Dallas, TX and at a private airfield in Seagoville, TX. There are pictures of him in the Heritage Museum in Terrell, TX.

He made his last flight on May 21, 2000 at Coushatta, LA, with Ardis Almond in his personal plane. Besides his love of flying he loved to play golf, bird hunt, gardening and loved animals. He was also a very devoted and loving husband; he took care of his wife at home, for seven years during her illness. His family wishes to express special thanks to the Green Meadow Haven and Ringgold Nurse Care Center and their entire staff, for their warm loving care. Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Coushatta, LA (318)932-4362 Alexander Love SHREVEPORT, LA Funeral services for Lessie Alexander Love will be celebrated at Osborn Funeral Home, Southern Avenue, at 11:00 a.m.

on Monday, July 29, 2002. Interment will follow in the Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. Lessie was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana on August 21, 1907. She lived her entire life in Shreveport.

She was a charter member of the Broadmoor United Methodist Church. She was a past president of the Shreveport Women's Golf Association. She was an avid golfer, bridge player and fisherman. She loved the outdoors and she loved people. She is survived by her two children, Jacqueline "Jackie" Lyons of Texas City, Texas and Samuel P.

"Sammy" Love, Jr. of Shreveport, five grandchildren, David T. Lyons, Robert L. Lyons, Virginia Shawn Elizabeth Hollis Love Shaller and Stephen Alexander Love. She is survived by nine gfeat grandchildren, Chris, Paul, Margaret, Becca, Lawson, Hollis, Michelle and Josh and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

The family would like to send special thanks to the people at The Glen Retirement Center and the office of Dr. Raj Gandhi and Willis-Knighton Hospital North for their kindness and care during her last days. Osborn Funeral Home 318-865-8426 Dr. Dan Earl Russell, M.D,. SHREVEPORT, LA Services for Dr.

Dan Earl Russell, Sr. will be at 1 p.m., Monday, July 29, 2002 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. A retired Shreveport physician, he died Thursday, July 25, 2002 at home.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2002 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel, 222-0348 Mrs. Berneice Weeks CALVIN, LA Services for Mrs.

Berneice Weeks, 80, will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2002 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Calvin, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Lamar Carpenter and Rev. Richard Debusk. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and 9:30 a.m. to time of services Saturday at the church. Mrs.

Weeks, of Winnfield, LA, died Friday in the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Calvin, LA and the Kisatchie Quilting Club. Survivors are one son, Vernon Weeks and daugher-in-law, Vickie of Winnfield, LA: one daughter, Maxine Johnston of Winnfield, LA; one brother, Buddy Bates of Winnfield, LA; five grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sadie Weeks; and son, Rowland Weeks. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Weeks, Steve Bates, Kenneth Bates, Bobby Bates.

Trey McManus, Chad Goins and Chuck Weeks. Honorary pallbearers are Brad McManus and Gavin Tilton. Southern Funeral Homes, Inc. Winnfield, LA 318-628-6921 I 1' lit Joseph P. DeFatta ELM GROVE, LA After a lengthy and brave battle, Joe passed away on July 26, 2002.

Funeral services will be held at StJoseph's Catholic Church Monday, July 29th at 2 p.m. Joe lived most of his life in Shreveport with his wife of 44 years, Dinah. They had three sons, Steve, Mark, and Jeffrey. He was a graduate of Byrd High School where he was very involved in sports. He continued to be involved in sports as a young man by giving his time to coach many of his sons' teams in football, baseball, and basketball.

He also had a love for the outdoors, which he passed on to his family. He spent much of his life hunting and fishing with his sons. He loved all creatures large and small, which was evident by the many pets he had in his life. This was also true in the way he earned his living in the later years. He was the owner of a boarding facility where he took care of other's pets while they were away.

Before that he owned and operated a water well drilling company. He and his wife spent many hours outside working in the yard. He was very much a family man. He spent as much time as he was able with his wife and children. Those who were fortunate enough to have known Joe received a great gift in their lives.

When you spent time with him you could not "help but smile and laugh and that was true to the very end. We thank the Lord for giving him to us. He will be remembered and thought of often. When you think of Joe, please think of him with a smile on your face. He will be missed very much, but never forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sam J. DeFatta and Alice Rinau-do DeFatta, brother Vince DeFatta, and nephew Donald DeFatta. He is survived by his wife, Dinah, three sons and one daughter-in-law: Steve DeFatta of Mooringsport, Mark and Teri DeFatta, and Jeffrey DeFatta all of Shreveport. His brothers Nick and wife Vonnell, Sam DeFatta, and special sister-in-law Betty DeFatta also survive him. In addition he is survived by brothers-in-law Dolph Lea and wife Dorothy, Jim Lea and wife Laura, John Lea and wife Patty and sister-in-law Ann O'Brien.

There are also many nieces, nephews and cousins. We would like to thank Dr. Bryn and his staff and Odyssey Hospice program who helped through the final days. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to Animal Welfare, Inc. or the charity of their choice.

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Deaths Caddo Parish Alexander, Wendy Marie, 43, of Oil City died Thursday; graveside services at 2 p.m. Sunday in Lakeview Memorial Gardens; arrangements by McGuire Funeral Home, Vivian. Davis, Otis Lee, 49, of Shreveport died July 20; services at noon today at Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church; burial in Shiloh Cemetery, Mooringsport; arrangements by Patterson's Funeral Home, Shreveport, Eaton, Pauline French, 88, of Vivian died Friday; services at 4 p.m. Sunday at McGuire Funeral Home chapel; burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Hale, Linda Dianne, 58, of Hosston died Wednesday; services at 1 p.m.

today at McGuire Funeral Home chapel, Vivian; burial in Hosston Cemetery, Hosston. Hunter, William Burton, 91, of Shawnee Mission, died July 14; services at 1 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Marshall Street, Shreveport; burial in Forest Park Cemetery. Johnston, Alvis Cowan, 91, of Shreveport died Thursday; services at 2:30 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Marshall Street; burial in Forest Park Cemetery.

Key, Hardy 49, of Shreveport died Tuesday; services at 11 a.m. today at Patterson's Funeral Home chapel; burial in Lake Bethlehem Cemetery. DeSoto Parish Tabor, Burnard James "Bud" 84, of Logansport died Thursday; services FLeX-A-BeD Bed Single Storting At Mora For Your Monty Dual Motors I A pnpn Afn Foot Head Action At the foot of ffi' dm I mark BaVaUMHIMMBMMMa Ruth Saltzman Lolley PITTSBURGH, PA Ruth Saltzman Lolley was born September 19, 1911 in Sicily Island and passed away July 20, 2002 at 10:45 a.m at a Pennsylvania hospital after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of Russian immigrants Lena and Louis Machanic Saltzman. She was preceded in death by husband, Harriman E.

Lolley in 1973 and also seven brothers and sisters. Survivors are three sons, John, David, M.D. and William Allen Lolley; eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Lolley resided in Shreveport, LA most of her life, graduating from Centenary College in 1932.

She was a director of the LA State Exhibit Museum for 20 years retiring in 1976. Mrs. Lolley worked with rape and domestic violence victims. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Shreveport where she helped the minister write his sermons and was also a member of B'Nai Zion. As toast-mistress for a speakers' society she enjoyed hosting galas and forums.

She lived on a military base in the Azores, Portugal with her husband and children. Affluent in several languages, she proved to be a valuable military wife. Mrs. Lolley always loved to dance, swim in hot pools and tell stories of her life in the South. Graveside services will be 10 a.m.

Sunday, July 28, 2002 in Shreveport at the Greenwood Cemetery in the Veterans' Section with her husband. Her sweet voice will be missed by many relatives and friends. Avis Lee Moffett HOMER, LA Services for Avis Lee Moffett, 89, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2002 at the Rose-Neath's Homer Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. James Simeon.

Burial will follow at the Arlington Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. til 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs.

Moffett, a resident of Homer for the past 58 years, died Thursday, July 25, 2002 at Homer Memorial Hospital. She was retired from the Agriculture Stabilization Committee. Mrs. Moffett was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Homer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Thomas and Bertha Gantt Cardwell; two brothers, Clarence and Wilbur Cardwell; two sisters, Erma Shaw and Georgie Gore; her first husband and the father of her children, James Harrison Lee and her second husband, Hamp Moffett.

Survivors are her son, Billy W. Lee and wife, Mary Virginia of Homer; two daughters, Barbara Lee Murphy of Minden and Glenda Lee Tooke and husband, David of Homer; nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Mike Tooke, James Robinson, Jeff Lee, Steve Lee, Clay Lee, David Murphy, Jimmy Murphy and Pat Murphy. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Gore and Tony Farley. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors and staff of Homer Memorial Hospital for their professional and loving care.

All expressions of sympathy are appreciated including flowers and any memorial contribution made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer Chapel, 318-927-6110 Mrs. Merle Gladys Baker PLAIN DEALING.

LA Graveside services for Mrs. Merle Gladys Baker, 72, will be today, Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the Plain Dealing Cemetery with Bro. Waymon Swam officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Plain Dealing.

Mrs. Baker passed away Thursday in Bossier City, LA following a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Plain Dealing most of her life and a member of the Plain Dealing Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Wade Baker and wife, Kim of Gulf Shores, AL, Jackie Baker of Plain Dealing. LA; one daughter, Ruby Clements of Benton, LA; five grandchildren; two brothers, Tommy Cave and wife, Eileen of Sarepta, LA, Dewey Cave and wife, Peggy of Albuquerque, NM; one sister.

Mary Franklin of Benton, LA; two sisters-in-law, Selma Weeks Ford of Plain Dealing, LA and Bertha Shaver of Plain Dealing, LA. Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wilton Baker; and brother, Johnny Cave. The family sends a special thanks to Dr. Houston Bosley and the Cntical Care Unit at Willis-Knighton Bossier along with their stats.

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