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10A The News-Star Saturday, May 11, 2002 For the Record Lottery. Angela and Ray Hamby, a girt, Allie Rae LaTasha Harris and Ivan Jones, a girl, Kelsey Ann Leisha and Duke McHugh, a boy, Williaft flobert Duke and Lynn Middleton, a boyu Donald Lynn III "Trey" LaShonda Pendleton and Erasmus Smith, a girl, Enyana Franceira Jeana' Dawn and Rodney Pennebaker, a girl, Ella Katherme Johnna and Wayne Van, a boy, Chandler Haze Alban's Episcopal Church, Monroe. Anderson, George: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Bowman, Jessie: 1 p.m.' today, Lake Providence Senior High School Lake Providence.

Calhoun, Ola Mae: 11 a.m. today, Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Carr, Leroy: 2 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Cassibry, Mary Elizabeth Folk: 10 a.m.

today, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Ford, Lottie: 11 a.m. today, Calvary Height Baptist Church, Trout. Gaston, Doris Louise: 11 a.m. today, First, Baptist Church, Bernice.

Gray, Robert: 1 p.m. today, Young's Chapel, Calhoun. Hardy, Jerrel 2 p.m. today, Boeul River Baptist Church, Rayville. Jones, Dessie: 11 a.m.

today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Jowers Edward Hiram: 4 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Lightsey. Dora Parker: 10 a m.

today. Crowvdle Masonic Cemetery, Crowville. McQueen, Alice: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Btptist Church, Rayville. Paxton, R.B.: 2 p.m.

today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Ragus, Huey Gene: 10 a.m. today, Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer. Smith, Thelma Lee: 1 p.m, today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Walker, Melissa: 11 a.m.

today, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Thelma Bennett, 87 FARMERVILLE Thelma Bennett, a retired paper mill employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Enterprise Baptist Church, near Farmerville.

Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at See RECORD 12A Crimes Friday, automobile. Damage to Properly, 100 block of Carolina Avenue, 7.01 a.m. Friday, car window.

Theft, 1100 block of Alabama Street, 7:15 a.m. Friday, lawn chairs. Theft, 100 block of Louisville Avenue, 12:47 p.m. Thursday, tiailer. Theft.

2200 block of Louisville Avenue, 4.03 p.m. Thursday, watch. Theft. 200 block of Olive Street, 7:39 p.m. Thursday, drill.

Theft. 2700 block of Louisville Avenue, 9:40 a m. Friday, golf bag and clubs. Burglary. 3200 block of DeSiard Street, 11:03 m.

Thursday, compact discs and compact disc case. Damage to Properly. 4300 block ot Gaston Street, 2:51 p.m. Thursday, entrance door. Burglary, 3400 block of Harvester Drive, 3:08 p.m.

Thursday, electronic items. Burglary, 3500 block of White Street, 5:42 m. Thursday, various household items. Burglary, 3700 block of White Street, 6:32 p.m. Thursday, air conditioner.

TliUTStJay Pick 3: 4-3-2 Thursday Picts 4: 4-6-5-5 Wednesday Cash Quest: 13-15-17-28 Wednesday Powerball ($70 millign) 8-11-25-28-34, Powerball 35 Power Play 3 Wednesday La Lotto ($1.3 Viillion) 12-17-18-26-29-38 The following crimes aie among those reported to the Monroe and West Monroe police departments and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office from noon Thursday through noon Friday. The times and dates are when the crimes are reported. Ouachita Parish Aggravated assault, 29D0 block of U.S. 80 West, 12:30 a.m. Friday, summons issued.

Monroe Burglary. 700 block of Thomas Avenue, 12:45 p.m. Thursday. Theft, 200 block of Davis Drive. 7:43 m.

Thursday, camcorder. Burglary. 700 block of Thomas Avenue, 12:45 p.m. Thursday. Burglary, 4300 block of South Giand Street, 9:59 a.m.

Friday, air conditioner. Simple assault, 200 block of Atkinson Street, 3:42 p.m. Thursday. Theft, 200 block of Morton Street, 1 :55 a.m. Births Deaths GLENWOOD Jennifer and Jeremy a girl, Jeselyn Joelee Brandy Harris, a boy, Thomas Garrett Nicole and Todd Long, a girl, Klnsey Rae Henrietta Woods, a boy, James Anis III ST.

FRANCIS Shannon and Jarrod Breithaupl, a girl, Graycee Annette Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 362-0278 on weekends. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED Aitken, Hunter Thomas: 1 0 a.m. today, St.

OBITUARY ADS are placed through funeral homes. Deadline is 4PM daily and weekends. We strive to ensure the correctness of your ads. The tons-Star may not issue credits or rerun ads, when proof of copy has been issued. Prrof is provided for correctness of text only.

It is not representative of the layout and the actual ad may differ, when printed in the paper. Credit will not be issued based on appearance of obit. For more information call the funeral home ot your cnoice or us ai jd-uiu. Obituariesarealsopostedonourwebsiteatwww.thenewsstar.com. Mr.

Ragus was a lifelong resident of Pioneer where he was a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church. He retired as the Postmaster of Pioneer after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Oak Grove Lodge 284 A. M. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was a loving father and devoted husband. Visitation will be at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer, LA with Dr. John Traylor officiating. Interment will be at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, LA.

i McBee. In lieu of flowers, tip family requests that memorialssbe sent to Christian Life Fellowship, P. 0. Box 335, Mer Rouge, LA 71261. DORA PARKER LIGHTSEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA ORANGE PARK, FL Dora Parker Lightsey, age 67, of Orange Park, FL passed away May 6, 2002 at Community Hospice following a lengthy She was born November 13, 1934 in Winnsboro, LA, the daughter ipf Landis Parker and Chloie Davis Parker.

She was a loving wife, Mother, grandmother, and friend who enjoyed gardening, crafts, sewing, and cooking. She was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church and the Seminole Club of Clay County. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Elvin G. "Lites" Lightsey, her sons, Elvin George Lightsey, III and his wife Jan of Altus, OK, and Richard Landis Lightsey of Tallahassee, FL; her granddaughter, Baileigh Parker Lightsey of Tallahassee, FL; grandsons, Stephen George and Michael Ross Lightsey of Altus, OK; and her brother, Don Parker and his wife Becky of Winnsboro, LA.

Funeral services in celebration of her life were held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 9, 2002 at St. Giles Presbyterian Church in Orange Park, FL. Mrs. Lightsey will be laid to rest with graveside services at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 11, 2002 at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Charles Davis officiating.

HUEY GENE RAGUS Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Huey Gene Ragus, 72, of Pioneer, LA, was born on March 21, 1930 and died May 9, 2002 at St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther B. Ragus and Mattie Lee Jones Ragus. He is survived by his wife, whom he married August 31, 1947, Ruby Lee Hooper Ragus of Pioneer, LA; sons, Stacy Ivan Ragus and wife Denise of Pioneer, LA, and John Luther Ragus and wife Becky of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Laura Lee Roberts and husband Jim of Newport, NC, and Deborah Jean Davis of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Ragus, Joseph Brown, Mack Albritton, Jeff Stewart, Victor Ragus, and Jerry Hegwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Pioneer Baptist Church. Louisiana. As a partner in Clark Cattle Company, he remained very active in cattle ranching until his death. Mr.

Clark was always a man with a progressive vision. He was the first to import Charolais bulls from France through Canada into the state of Louisiana. He was an early leader in breeding cattle through artificial insemination, particularly the Simmental, Chianina, and Maine Anjou exotic breeds. Mr. Clark's progressive vision was most prevalent in the spiritual realm, where he donated land for a Christian campground for use by churches, and religious groups.

This developed into Christian Life Fellowship, where he served as President of the Board of Directors until his death. As part of this vision, Christian Life Fellowship began King's Camp, a Christian camp for children and young people, where he and the Fellowship made provision that no child be turned away due to lack of ability to pay for camp. He was a former member of Mer Rouge Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the Board of Deacons for many years and was instrumental in the building of their present facilities. Mr. Clark was co-owner of Bacon and Clark John Deere Company and was a charter member of the Board of Directors of Pellets, Inc.

He was also a member of the Mer Rouge Lions Club, former member of the Board of Directors of The Oak Woods Home, former member of the Board of Directors of Mer Rouge State Bank, and former Morehouse Parish School Board member for many years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Granberry Clark; three children, Bob Erie Clark and wife -Betty Earle, Jean Clark Harkleroad and husband Charles, and Molly Clark Hartrick and husband Robin, all of Mer Rouge. His legacy continues to seven grandchildren, Robert Nolan Clark and wife Jennifer, Amy Clark Ellender and husband Danny, Molly Clark Glath and husband Ray, Erie Mayo Clark and wife Miranda, Hundley Mayo Harkleroad, Beth Harkleroad McBee and husband Joel, and Benjamin Thomason and wife Jennifer; and nine great-grandchildren, Cullen and Austin Clark, Erin, Maggie, Daniel, John, and William Clark Ellender, Caroline Glath, and Brennan Clark. He is also survived by his friend and "right hand Jim Spencer. Pallbearers will be Robert Nolan Clark, Erie Mayo Clark, Hundley Mayo Harkleroad, Benjamin Thomason, Danny Ellender, Ray Glath, and Joel husband Justin of Tullos, LA; great granddaughter, Madelynn Paige Skipper of Delhi, LA; two sisters, Donnis Chavers of West Monroe, LA, and Jean Burkett and her husband Jackie of Farmerville, LA; a beloved brother-in-law, Leon Gammill of Rayville, LA; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Greg Roberts, William Freeland, Randy Vaughn, Greg Gibson, Donnie Adcock, and Bill Gibson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Ronnie Hubbard, Dr. Arthur Liles, Buddy Ware, and Shorty McHand. Mr.

Hardy was a veteran of the U. S. Navy during World War II. He served on Destroyer Minesweeper Hovey and on Destroyer Bordelon. He was engaged in the invasions of the Palau Islands (Peleliu and Anguar), Leyte Gulf, and Luzon.

He was always proud of the fact that, during the Palau campaign, his ship, Hovey, set and all-time record, having swept fifty mines in one day. It has always been a source of pride for Mr. Hardy's family, knowing that his ship was the first to enter Philippine waters at Leyte Gulf during the Philippine liberation. At Luzon, Mr. Hardy survived when an enemy torpedo struck and sank the Hovey, taking the lives of eighty men.

Jerrel Hardy was a warrior. For eleven years, he battled cancer with the same spirit and determination he used when he fought for this country that he dearly loved. When he sank for the last time, he went under with guns still blazing. During his time on earth, he served his Creator. He was adored by his family and friends, and many people admired him for his beautiful gardens and pecan orchard.

He will be missed for many years to come. JOY LAZELLE SPURLOCK Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Joy Lazelle Spurlock, 79, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 13, 2002 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Allen Akin and Bro. David Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA.

Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Spurlock, a homemaker, died Friday, May 10, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Spurlock. Survivors include her nephew, Danny Frasier and wife Peggy of Farmerville; and niece, Carol Gates and husband Thomas, also of Farmerville.

Pallbearers will be Danny Frasier, Thomas Gates, Mike Gates, Steven Frasier, Dale Putman, and Glenn Barron. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Union Parish from 1931 1945. From 1945 1974 she worked in the Union Parish School Board Office and was Supervisor of the Lunch Program. After retiring in 1974, Miss Gaston was elected to Union Parish School Board and served three terms.

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Bonnie Gaston; two brothers: Erskine A. Gaston and James W. Gaston; nephew Dr. Erskine A. Gaston.

Survivors include two sisters-in-law: Madge Gresham Gaston of New Iberia, LA, Mildred Mcree Gaston of Longview, TX; two nieces: Bonnie Gaston Sheridan of New Iberia, LA, Janet Gaston Erwin of Long-view, TX; three nephews: James P.Gaston of Austin, TX, Thomas R. Gaston of Little Rock, AR, Dr. Lewis Gaston of Baton Rouge, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Alton Gaston, Jock Sheridan, Jimmy Gaston, Grant Gaston, Fin Erwin, Peter Gaston, Alvin Green and Doil Herren. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr.

Calvin Reeves, Pepper Green and Jesse Gaston. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Bernice. MR. CLYDE BIRCH FULTON, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr.

Clyde Birch Fulton, 67, of Houston, TX will be held at 4:30 PM Sunday, May 12, 2002 at the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Rev. George Bonner officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Fulton died May 9, 2002 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX.

Mr. Fulton was a retired vice-president and controller of the Travelers Insurance Company. He was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and received his B.S. degree from Northwestern LA State University and his Masters from Florida State University in mathematics. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy with a rank of Lieutenant JG in 1958.

Mr. Fulton was a member of the Casualty Actuarial Society. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Sr. and Lillian Fulton; brother, Dan Fulton; and nephew, Jeffrey Fulton. Survivors include his sister, Mrs.

Pat Fulton Kelly and her husband Don of Natchitoches, LA; nieces and nephews, Melanie Kelly Bedgood, Keenan Kelly, and Tracy Fulton Kilgore; and great nieces and nephews, Hunter and Kaitlynn Bedgood, Brandon Kelly, and Jeremy and Alexander Cooper. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. THELMA BENNETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Services for Thelma Bennett, 87, of Farmerville, LA, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2002 at Enterprise Baptist Church with Rev. A.

J. Fulton. Burial will be In Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. She died Thursday, May 9, 2002 in Monroe, LA following a lengthy Illness. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church of Farmerville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyde Bennett; and daughter, Joanne Cameron. Survivors include her daughter, Billie Dodd and husband Ted of Farmerville, LA; sons, Joseph Beal and wife Peggy of Rayville, LA, and Kenneth Beal and wife Earline of Bastrop, LA; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild. Visitation will be Saturday, May 11, 2002 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA. CLARE MAYO CLARK Golden Funeral Home 1 Bastrop, LA 7 1 Graveside services for Clare Mayo Clark, 86, lifelong resident of Mer Rouge, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2002 at the Higginbotham family cemetery with Rev. Sam Phillips of Tulsa, OK officiating.

Mr. Clark was born 'on November 30, 1915 and went to meet his Lord on May 10, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Erie Mayo Clark and Katie Higginbotham Clark. Mr.

Clark was owner of DRC Ranch and has been a leading cattle rancher in the state of Louisiana for many years. His DRC cattle brand is the oldest registered brand in the state of ASSORTED HANGING $4A00 BA5tid iv up LAMTANA $A00 1 Gal PINESTRAW $50 New Shipment Bale PINK FAIRY ROSES $00 3 Gal BEDDING PLANTS 4 A 00 New Shipment I I A Flat' CALADIUM Meo 4w 1l DWARF GARDENIA $00 3Qal LOPI'S PLANT NURSERY 150 Henry West Monroe. La. (off Ark. Hd.l Hours: Closed Mother's Day 396-8668 Ladies Fashion ladies Shoe, Handbag a ALL Accessories i Norm ir Slrtft JL Mr BRANDS YOU I A wftf' Ksm Bison.

IrctK, ijumM Tclloridc, French 7 i- All CuMKJiOH, fit- Cole Iku I more! 1 HUNTER THOMAS AITKEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Hunter Thomas Aitken, 5 months, of West Monroe will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 11, 2002, at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church with Fr. Lee Kniepp officiating. Burial will bejn the Mulhearn Memorial Park' Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Hunter died May 8, 2002, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.

His maternal grandfather, Thomas Aitken preceded him in death. Survivors include parents, Nora Aitken and Spencer and Theresa Johnson; grandparents, Lenora Aitken, Marsha Gee, Danny Johnson; and aunts and uncles, Leslie and Buck Snell, Sharon and Bill York, Tommy and Paula Aitken, Doug and Mary Vining, and Steve and Debbie Pittman. Pallbearers will be Randy Eager, Bo Forbes, Ed Shoemaker, Shawn Kern, Jacob Aitken, and Adam York. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at the St. Alban's Church in Monroe.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-1905 or SIDS Alliance, 1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21208. JERREL H. HARDY Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Jerrel H. (Buck) Hardy, 76, of Rayville will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 2:00 PM at the Boeuf River Baptist Church in Rayville with Rev. Tommy Gammill and Rev.

S. B. Boyette officiating. Interment will follow at the Stevenson Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:30 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Hardy died at Richardson Medical Center on Thursday, May 9, 2002 after a long illness. Mr. Hardy was born on December 5, 1925 In Leesville, LA. He has been a resident of Rayville for the past seventy years.

He retired from Ware Oil Company In Rayville and from the Richland Parish School System, where he served as a bus driver. He was also a cattleman and farmer. He was a member of the Boeuf River Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-seven years, Loraine Hardy; his parents, Clark and Minnie Hardy; his brother, Bobby Hardy; and sisters, Bernice Gammill and Mildred Idom. He Is survived by his sons, Glynn Hardy and his wife Carma of Olla, LA; and Jimmy Hardy of Monroe, LA; granddaughters, Kristle Hardy Skipper and her husband Bo of Delhi, LA, and Katie Hardy Lasiter and her iiILL'NrJUSTRIV'i BOTTOMS (3k 0k Entire Stock -f 1 of Men's, Women's and Children's Shorts, Jeans, Pants Skirts One Day Only! Saturday, May 11th Monroe Store 2273 LnulsMHt St.

'Mm Sikh (in tbin uty Xhi0iliig Venter) Monroe Store 3426 Cypress St. 3-378 hm hfm fin ffw SvmtHM Heights 1 2 MISS DORIS LOUISE GASTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Services for Miss Doris Louise Gaston, age 91, of Bernice, LA will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 11, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Bernice with Rev. David Weeks officiating. Interment will be in Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Bernice. Miss Gaston died Wednesday.

May 8, 2002 In Bernice, LA. Miss Gaston received her Bachelors degree from Louisiana State Normal In 1931 and her Masters degree from LSU in 1943. She taught school in AtrntynHg Urtikr Ruston Store 215 N. SrrvlceKoadE. 2SI9K.2 'Mm Hfim tl 20shffttiKivntfr wivw.nlagoodwiII.org 318 410-0507 i Ann Vm i.