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THE TIMES LocalState SB TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1999 PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS 1 JJ Walter LeDoux Griffin SPRINGHILLPLAIN DEALING, LA -Services for Mr. Walter LeDoux Griffin, 68, will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at the Bailey Mortuary Chapel, Springhill, LA. Officiating will be the Rev. Ernest Desoto and Don Roberts. Burial will be in the Springhill Cemetery.

Mr. Griffin, passed away suddenly Friday, December 24, 1999 in Plain Dealing. He was a resident of Springhill, LA most of his life. He was a retired electrician in the Maintenance Division, International Paper Company with 47 years service, retiring In 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.

A. and Vera Mae Griffin and his first wife, Glennie H. Griffin on July 30, 1994. He was an outgoing fun loving man and was loved by those who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his wife, family and many friends.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Harvllle Griffin of Plain Dealing, LA; step-daughter, Martha Adams and her husband, John of Fallbrook, CA; Carolyn H. Ward of North Little Rock, AR; two step-grandsons, John Walter Adams of Fallbrook, CA and Leslie Edward Ward of North Little Rock, AR; brother, Jerry Griffin and his wife, Anne of Ruston, LA; sister, Leta Ambrose and her husband, Jimmy of Springhill, LA; numerous nieces and nephews whom he deeply loved. Serving as pallbearers will be Cliff Caughman, Richard Thomas, Ronnie Thomas, T. O. Thompson, Jerry Cook, Bill Boyd, Larry Williams and John Gildon.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Springhill, LA or the Plain Dealing Baptist Church in Plain Dealing, LA. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mamie Lee White Hemperley BOSSIER CITY, LA Services for Mamie Lee White Hemperley, 93, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev.

David Sauls, associate pastor of First Baptist Church in Blanchard, LA. Burial will be in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 28, 1999 from 1 1 :30 until service time. Mrs. Hemperley, a homemaker, passed away Sunday, December 26, 1999 in Shreveport after a lengthy illness.

She was born January 10, 1906 in Delhi, LA and was a resident of Bossier City, LA. Mrs. Hemperley was a member of Barksdale Baptist Church where she was a charter member and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Women's Missionary Society and the Eastern Star in Bossier. Mrs.

Hemperley was an avid gardener and loved working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. V. Hemperley of 53 years, until his passing on May 24, 1976; grandson, Robert "Bob" Hunter and great-grandson, Barron Don Hunter. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Helen Adger and Betty Jane Hunter and husband, James M.

Hunter; one sister, Ethel Hobbs; two grandsons, David Hunter and wife, Lynda; and Jim Hunter and wife, Susan; granddaughter, Toni Allen and husband, Jerry; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one niece, Eloise Roberts. Pallbearers are Scott Allen, Jerry Allen, Adam Bernard, Jim Hunter, James M. Hunter, Jesse Hunter and honorary pallbearer, Ahin Franks. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glen Oaks Nursing Home or an organization of the donor's choice. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel, 746-2543 Carl Reagan Allen SHREVEPORT, LA Services for Carl Reagan Allen, 89, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel.

Officiating will be Dr. W.D. "Step" Martin, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Forest Park West. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m.

on Tuesday, December 28, 1999. Mr. Allen, born in Carlos, TX, a resident of Keithviile, LA for 41 years, and most recently resided In Shreveport, LA died on Monday, December 27, 1999 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Allen was retired as owner and Operator of Allen Trucking Company, having leased trucks to Bird and Son Roofing Company, he was also a cattle rancher.

Mr. Allen was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a deacon Emeritus and a Veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Goodnight and father, John Allen.

He is survived by his wife, Edna Allen of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Suanne Huddleston and husband, Don of Keithviile, LA; two grandchildren, Matt Almand, wife, Cathy and their daughter, Madelyn Almand and Andy Almand and son, Jacob Almand; two sisters, Alice Hudson of Carthage, TX and Viola Jarvis of Bryan, TX; one niece, Frances Ellis; and one nephew, Allan Jarvis. Pallbearers will be Matt Almand, Andy Almand, Jimmy Jones, Larry Stokes, Billy Vandiver and Monroe Daniel. The family suggests memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Robert Martin, Dr.

Paul Schulier and the nurses and staff of 4th Floor at Willis-Knighton-Pierremont. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 687-1256 Edward M. Hemperley SHREVEPORT, LA Services for Mr. Edward M. "Butch" Hemperley, 57, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel with Bro.

H. L. Kendrick, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Centuries Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mr. Hemperley passed away Monday, December 27, 1999 at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Shreveport, LA, was a lifelong resident of Cedar Grove, and a member of South Bossier Church of the Nazarene in Bossier City, LA.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Hemperley; his father, Asa D. Hemperley; his brothers, John O. Hemperley and Gerald Hemperley and his granddaughter, Melinda S. Woodard. He Is survived by his wife, Farrelyn O.

Hemperley; five daughters, Karen Hemperley, Laura H. Neubert, Mary H. Gray, Donna Hemperley and Robin H. Parker; three very special sons-in-law (In order of entry) Daniel Neubert, Danny Gray and Shon Parker; three very very special grandchildren, Glenn Hemperley, Amanda Woodard and Lauren Gray, numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, very special friends and his sidekick and running buddy Wilma "Mamaw" Ogburn. Pallbearers will be Barry Morgan, Tim Morgan, Jay Morgan, Chris Morgan, Nick Morgan, Joshua Morgan and Berry Morgan.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Hospice of Willis-Knighton to whom the family will be eternally indebted for the kindness and dedication shown during Dad's last days. We also give a very special thanks to the staff at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute in Houston. We give praise In God's name that Dad is not suffering anymore. He was a very special husband, daddy and pa-paw, and will be missed more thank words can express.

The Lord will give strength unto his people: The Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29: 1 1 Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel 687-1256 Nemesia Rupal Scott HAUGHTON, LA Services for Nemesia Rupal Scott, 23, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December, 30, 1999 at Galilee Baptist Church, Haughton. Officiating will be Rev. Marvin Vaught. Burial will be in' the church cemetery.

Family hour will be Wednesday, Pec. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Winnfield Funeral Home, Hollywood. Nemesia was born May 17, 1976 to James Luther and Marcela Scott. She entered into rest on Monday, Dec.

20, 1999 at LSUMC. Nemesia was a graduate of Haughton High School, she completed four years in the United States Army as a Telecommunications Center Operator and was a member of the Army National Guard. Charles William Wilson WEST COLUMBIA, SC Services for Charles William Wilson, 73, will be held at 1 1 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, conducted by Reverend Bill Oswald, with burial at Southland Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Larry Jackson, Brent Jackson, Steve Bowen, Brian Jackson, Steve Aaron, and Joel Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Cayce Masonic Lodge 384, AFM and Order of the Eastern Star 260 Cayce Chapter. Memorials may be made to the Eastern Star Horne Sumter. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr.

Wilson died Friday, December 24, 1999. Born in Paint Rock, Texas, he was a son of the late Albert Wade and Minnie Mae Jackson Wilson. Formerly of Orange, Texas, he had been a local resident since 1993. He was an U. S.

Navy Veteran and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Vidor, TX. He was a retired electrician and member of Local Union IBEW 460 in Midland, TX. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Cayce Masonic Lodge 384 AFM, Cayce Chapter 260 Order of the Eastern Star, and also a York Rite Mason. Surviving are his wife, Katherine J.

Wilson; sons, Charles Edward Wilson of Vivian, LA, Kenneth Lee Wilson of Nederland, TX; sisters, Barbara Burgin of Charlotte, NC, Julie Windham "of Groveland, FL; brothers, J. R. Wilson of Marble Falls, TX, Dickey Windham and John Windham both of Odessa, TX; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Freida O. Goins ROSEPINE, LA Services for Freida O.

Goins, 79, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will be In Old Cypress Cemetery, DeRidder, LA. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 1 999 at the funeral home.

Freida O. Goins died Monday, December 27, 1999 at Pinehaven Nursing Center in Rosepine where she lived for the past three months. She was a lifetime resident of Shreveport. Julia Estelle Moore Packwood SHREVEPORT, LA Julia Estelle Moore Packwood, 83, a longtime resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, died Saturday, December 25, 1999 at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota. Mrs.

Packwood was bom January 23, 1916 to Alpha Harley and Flora Bertrice Moore in Haughton and grew up in Benton, Louisiana. She graduated as valedictorian from Benton High School before studying at Lynn's Business College, Louisiana State University, and McNeese State College, where she received a B.S. degree in Business Education in 1956. In 1965 she received a M.Ed, in Guidance at the University of Colorado. During her career, Mrs.

Packwood worked in a variety of positions, may of them in education. She was a teacher at LaGrange Senior High School, Lake Charles; Ridgewood and J.S. Clark Junior High Schools, Shreveport; a counselor at Booker T. Washington High School, Shreveport; and Dean of Women at Centenary College, Shreveport. She was also a member of numerous professional teaching and counseling associations, Mrs.

Packwood was very active in the Methodist Church, serving as counselor for a number of Louisiana Methodist youth groups. She was also on the Board of Stewards at Lakeview and Broadmoor Methodist Churches in Shreveport. Her most recent affiliation was with First United Methodist Church, Shreveport. Throughout her life, Mrs. Packwood took a great interest in local history and genealogy, serving on the Board of Directors of the Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association.

She was responsible for the preservation and cataloguing of graves at Fillmore Cemetery in Haughton, and the establishment of a trust fund for and incorporation of the Fillmore Cemetery Association, for which she served as president. Mrs. Packwood is survived by a son, William T. Packwood III and his wife Virginia, Fargo, North Dakota; three grandsons, Kirk D. Packwood, Fargo, Theodore J.

Packwood and his wife Sheila, Burnsville, Minnesota and Matthew W. Packwood, Boston, Massachusetts; and one great-grandson, Noah R. Packwood. She Is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Moore, Benton, Louisiana; and Mary Dobbins and her husband, D.A., Kerrville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T.

Packwood, Jr. and her brothers, Kirk Moore and A.H. Moore, Jr. will be at Hill Crest Funeral Home Wednesday, December 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

with a graveside service at the Fillmore Cemetery on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Memorials to the Fillmore Cemetery Association, PO Box 1144, Shreveport, LA 71166-1144 are welcome. Hill Crest Funeral Home 949-9415 MSgt. John Luther Goode (U.S. Army, Retired) BOSSIER CITY, LA John Luther Goode, 80, died at his residence on Sunday, Dec.

26, 1999 after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Full military rites will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 in the chapel of Osborn Funeral Home provided by the Fort Polk Honor Guard.

Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. Mr. Goode was a native of Knoxville, TN and a resident of Bossier City, LA since 1967. He was in the United States Army for 30 years having served in Vietnam, Korean Conflict and WWII. He is survived by his wife, Leona Goode; two step-daughters, Artie Marie Bryant of West Monroe, LA, Virginia Swillie and husband, Buddy of Wichita Falls, TX; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Fort Polk Honor Guard. Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426 1 -tt. vA' z1. issmmi Ruth Sexton Johns SHREVEPORT, LA Funeral services for Ruth Sexton Johns will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel, with Rev. Dear, senior associate pastor of First United Methodist Church of Shreveport, officiating.

Interment will be at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. Mrs. Johns died, Saturday, December 25, 1 999 after a brief illness. She was born in Minden, Louisiana, January 15, 1911, and had lived in Shreveport since 1939.

She taught school in Caddo Parish for thirty-nine years. Hers was a happy successful career with high school teenagers. Her dedication to education was evident in the joy she felt as she worked in the area of teaching. Mrs. Johns was interested in community church and club work.

She was a working member of Chapter P.E.O., of the North Highlands Woman's Club and Delta Kappa Gamma. She served as president of everything she joined. Her ability to organize was a key to groups growing. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Shreveport for over 30 years, and worked with zest whereever she found a task. She was president of the Lucile Sexton Sunday School Class, and taught the group throughout her years as a member.

Mrs. Johns was preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Johns. Both have left a legacy that will prevail through many lives. She is survived by her sisters, Louise Wedemeyer and Helen Wilson.

Memorials may be made to Chapter P.E.O., First United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348 Janice Holley Combs HOMER, LA Janice Holley Combs, 65, died December 19, 1999 at Homer Memorial Hospital. A former resident of Arcadia, LA, Mrs. Combs was a native of the Alabama Community in Arcadia and resided in Homer, LA.

She retired after 23 years with Ball Glass. She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Holley and brother, Waymon Holley. Survivors are her husband, Thomas Combs of Homer, LA; mother, Lucille Peoples and husband Jody of Athens, LA; two daughters, Jan Sims and husband, Gilbert of Arcadia, LA and Susan Houck and husband Johnny of Hico, LA; one son, Mark Combs and wife, Mary of Sibley, LA; two brothers, Gary Holley and wife, Lela of Dayton, TX and Walter Holley and wife, Zoe of Mtn. Home, AR; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at Alabama Baptist Church, Arcadia, LA, with Dr.

Larry Grubbs officiating. Mrs. Combs fought a valiant eight year battle against ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her body was donated to LSUMC. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Ste.

150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104. See OBITUARIES, Page 3B Barbara Lynn Goree Owen HAYNESVILLE, LA Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 1999 in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Barbara Lynn Goree Owen, 64, who died Saturday December 25, 1999 while visiting her daughter in Shreveport. Rev. Ira Robinson, Asbury United Methodist Church Minister of Visitation, will officiate.

Debbie Davis, Katie Davis, Heather Owen and Tristan Rennie accompanied by Becky Sopha, organist will provide musical selections. Interment will take place in Fountain Memorial Gardens. A native of Haynesville, Barbara lived in Lafayette for 14 years. She was active in many organizations including, New Comers, New Acadians, Acadian Women, Tops, Oil Wives, Petroleum Club and many bridge clubs. She was also a participant In Lafayette Mardi-Gras.

Barbara was a fun-loving, kind hearted generous "Party She was a wonderful friend, a loving wife, a caring mother and a spirited grandmother. Survivors Include two sons, Barry and Brian Owen, both of Lafayette; one daughter, Lisa Rennie and son-in-law, T. J. Rennie of Shreveport; brother-in-law, Ray Owen and wife, Linda of Texas; sister-in-law, Becky Sopha of Ludington, Michigan; two sisters, Mary Cantrell of Opelousas, LA and Peggy Pemberton of Haynesville; mother-in-law, Elisabeth Owen of Emerson, Arkansas; ex-daughter-in-law, Sharon Methvln of Bunkie; four granddaughters, Holly Owen, Heather Owen, Tristan Owen, and Britt Owen; one grandson, Gregory Owen, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded In death by her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Gipson Goree; her husband, Bemie Owen and one sister, Dorothy-Dale Cope. Pallbearers will be Kenny Barlow, Steve Henderson, Matt Owen, John Owen, Phil Pemberton, Chuck Contrell, Cameron Cope and David Pemberton. Honorary pallbearers will be her bridge club buddies, and her wonderful neighbors. A special thanks to Dr.

Ernest Wong for his many years of gracious care. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday December 27, and 10 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday, December 28th.

The Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, are funeral directors in charge of the arrangements. PATTERSON'S FUNERAL HOME Services NORTHSIDE CHAPEL MRS. MARY ANN JOHNSON :00 P.M.. Wednesday Patterson's Northside Chapel Summer Grove Baptist Church Cemetery WESTSIDE CHAPEL MRS. EUNICE HAMPTON 1 :00 Tuesday Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (Arcadia, La.

Mt. Calvary Cemetery MR. CLAYTON ROBERSON PM Wednesday Harmony Baptist Church (Arcadia, La.) John E. Settle, Jr. Attorney At Law Law of Elderly WillsSuccessions Church Cemetery Paul Francis O'Brien, Jr.

4 SHREVEPORT, LA Paul Francis J'Brien, Jr. died Sunday, December 26f 1 999. Funeral services will begin at p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, II 999 in the chapel of Osborn Funeral Home at 3631 Southern Shreveport, LA. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

Mr. O'Brien was bom May 7, 1927 in JJhicago, Illinois. He lived most of his Jife in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the time of his death, he resided in Dallas, exas. He was preceded in death by his- parents, Paul F.

O'Brien, Sr. and Clara Darby O'Brien. He attended J.ogisiana State University, was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in geology and was affiliated jwitb the Kappa Alpha Order. He was a charter member of the Petroleum Club tf Shreveport, a member of the Shreveport Geological Society and a member of the Shreveport Club. Mr.

O'Brien began his career in the oil and gas business with Hunt Oil Company. He was President of Jones-P'Brien Incorporated for thirteen years. JHe was a member of the Board of Directors of Aeropres Corporation, First Porinth Corp. and Warrior Jnternational. Mr.

O'Brien was a Ducks Unlimited benefactor and a major contributor to Ihe Pathlow North Conservation Project in the Province of Saskatchewan built in 1983 by Ducks -Unlimited Canada, a founder of The Energy Center at the University of Oklahoma and a past president of the Amateur Trap Shooting Association. He was a Donor, an active member of jhe Sooner Club and an avid supporter of athletics at the University of Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Alden Obering O'Brien; his children, Paul Francis O'Brien, III of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Priscilla Alden O'Brien Haass and husband, Nathan Haass, of Bellevue, Washington, and Ernest Dbering O'Brien of Dallas, Texas; and ftis grandchildren, Kelley Leigh O'Brien, Kaycee Erin O'Brien, Frances Hailey O'Brien, Mary Hannah O'Brien and Elle Obering O'Brien. Ray O'Brien, his mother and father, Helen and Jerry Obering. Larry Mertz and Butch kitty, are the bridge.

Pallbearers will be Bill Hamiter, Jim Carlton, Jim Black, Stan Huller, Mike O'Brien, The Honorable Jacques Wiener, B.C. McKeever, William T. Murphy and Stafoiui Comegys. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Energy Center at the University of Oklahoma, Ducks Unlimited, or to the past Presidents Association of the ATA. 1 Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426 742-5513 THE LARGEST DISPLAY IN THE ARK-LA-TEX! SERVICES Melton Wright MANY, LA Funeral services for Melton Wright, 84, will be held at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at First Baptist Church (Florien). Officiating will be Rev. Bobby Franklin. Burial will be in Florien Cemetery, Hwy 171 South. Visitation will be from 6 p.m.

until 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Wright passed away Monday, December 27, 1999 at his residence. He was born July 14, 1915 In Florien, LA and was a resident of Many, LA.

He married Omer Koonce Wright on April 26, 1941 in Florien, LA. His parents were Thomas Walter Wright and Pearl Leach Wright. He was a veteran and served in WW II Air Corp. Mr. Wright was a Deacon of First Baptist Church, Florien.

He was co-founder of Piggly Wiggly of Many, developer of Wrights Shopping Center, and a board member of Sabine State Bank of Many. He is survived by his wife, Omer Wright of Many, LA; two nephews, Thomas M. Wright of Houston, TX and Vernice C. Wright of Baton Rouge, LA; five nieces, Connie W. Ammons of Many, LA, Imogene W.

Bowden of Spring, TX, Sandra G. Dees of Lafayette, LA, Rhonda G. Howard of Shreveport, LA and Dorothy W. Williams of Lake Conroe, TX. Pallbearers will be Robert Ammons, Bob Cole, Jack Cortey, Leslie Lites, Lee McCann, Ronnie Neel, Stan Russell, Bobby Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church, Florien, and Board of Directors and Officers of Sabine State Bank. Warren Meadows Funeral Home, 318-256-3471 Buy Direct No Middleman Hal O. Grant BOSSIER CITY, LA Services for Hal O. Grant, 89, will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev.

Lane Moore. Burial will be in Rose-Neath Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 28, 1999 from 5 p.m. til 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Grant died Sunday, December 26, 1999 in Bossier City, LA. He was born in Coushatta, LA and had resided in Bossier City for over 50 years. Survivors are his wife of 63 years, Azalee Solice Grant; son, Buddy Grant; two daughters, Sarah Bohannan and husband, Nelson and Barbara Cooley all of Bossier City, LA; nine grandchildren, Tim Grant, Tammy Barteet, Charles Bohannan, Pam Fanner, Kenny Greer, Sheila Adams, Deborah Jones, Donna Fyffe. and Kim Thurmon; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Tim Grant, Kenny Greer, Charles Bohannan, Tom Barteet, David Fyffe and Bill Jones. Memorials may be made to the Waller Baptist Church. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel, 746-2543 SERVICES WERE HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1999 MRS. ANNIE 8. WASHINGTON 1 2:00 Noon.

Monday Good Hope Baptist Church (Keatchle, U. Liberty Cemetery (Keithviile, La. MRS. ANNER LEE WALKER 2:00 P.M., Monday Wesley Chapel CME Church Princeton. La.) Fillmore Cemetery (Princeton, U.

SERVICES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28. 1999 MR. JOHN ED LOFTON 1 1 00 A.M.. Tuesday Union Grove Baptist Church (Minden, La.) Pleasant Hill Cemetery (Dubberly, La. WE HONOR ALL VALID BURIAL POLICIES Benevolent FUNERAL HOME INC.

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bronze markers Mrs. Edith Inez Williams MANSFIELD, LA Memorial services for Mrs. Edith Inez Williams, 73, will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Mansfield Chapel. Dr. William Crosby will officiate.

Mrs. Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday, December 26, 1999 in Shreveport after a lengthy illness. She was born in Benson, LA and was a resident of Mansfield, LA. She is survived by her husband, Henry O. Williams of Mansfield, LA; daughter, Mary Louise Davies of Las Vegas, NV; grandsons, Darrell Lee and Jeffrey Allen Davies of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Alta Montgomery of Bedford, TX, Patsy Shadoin of Benson, LA, Joyce Woods of Olla, LA and Dean Steinmiller of Shreveport, LA; brother, J.

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