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Rosetta McGraw Standberry
March 10, 1918 - July 31, 2004
WATERPROOF, La. - Services for Rosetta McGraw Standberry, 86, of Waterproof, La., who died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Heritage Manor Health & Rehab in Ferriday, La., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cypress Grove Baptist Church in Waterproof with the Rev. Roosevelt England officiating.
Burial will be in the Myrtle Grove cemetery in Waterproof under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home.
Mrs. Standberry was born March 10, 1918, in Waterproof, the daughter of Welther and Effie Moore McGraw.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Standberry was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Standberry, and one son Eugene Standberry.
Survivors include four sons, Clarence Standberry of Crosby, Texas, Harold (Delores) Standberry, Ernest (Diane) Standberry, and Johnny Standberry, all of Houston, Texas; five daughters, Effie Phillips of Ferriday, Mary (Erwin) Jones; Lillie Peters, Martha S. (Rev. Willie) Hunter; Blanche Bradford, all of Houston, Texas; one brother, Nettie McGraw of Tallulah, La.; one aunt, Ella Williams of Ferriday; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Infants Natali and Katlyn Ryan
PINEVILLE, La. - Service for Infant twins Natali and Katlyn Ryan was held Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville, La.
Graveside service and burial were in the Jena cemetery in Jena, La. under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Pineville, La.
Survivors include their parents, Robbie Ryan and Kelli Kennon; maternal grandparents, Jim and Edna Reichman of Alexandria, La. and Dr. Hal and Debra Kennon of Greer, S. C.; paternal grandparents, Jane and Ben Tullos of Winnfield, La.; maternal great-grandparents, David and Valda Hanna of Pollock, La. and Bill and Zelma Kennon of Natchez; aunts Kassi Carey, Gracie Reichman, Candy Ryan, and Cindy Jowers; and an uncle, Brad Kennon.
Gladys Brown
FERRIDAY, La. - Funeral arrangements for Gladys Brown, 64, of Waterproof, La., who died Friday, September 10, 2004 at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero, La., are incomplete at Concordia Funeral Home.
Barbara Ann Thompson
May 18, 1948 - Sept. 5, 2004
FERRIDAY, La. - Services for Barbara Ann Thompson, 56, of Ferriday, who died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Ferriday with the Rev. Willie Birdon officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Hill Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ms. Thompson was born May 18, 1948, in Ferriday, the daughter of Richard and Monzell Brown Thompson.
She was a retired owner of Monzell Tiny Tots Daycare Center.
Ms. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Fred Brown.
Survivors include one daughter, Meisha R. Thompson of Baton Rouge, La.; two brothers, Richard Thompson of Baton Rouge and Jessie Thompson of Cerritos, Calif.; two sisters, Germaine Thompson and Cecelia Thompson of Ferriday; two aunts, Katie Brown and Ernestine Brown of Ferriday; one uncle, Lavada Brown of Monroe, La.; special niece, Carol Thompson of Baton Rouge; sister-in-law, Porline Brown of Ferriday; two special nephews, Cortez and John Thompson of Ferriday; and a number of other nieces, nephews and cousins.
James C. Fleming
April 8, 1944 - Sept. 4, 2004
CLAYTON, La. - Services for James C. Fleming, 60, of Detroit, Mich. formerly off Vidalia, La., who died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, in Detroit, will be at noon Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church with Pastor Justin Conner officiating.
Burial will follow at Vidalia cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, La.
Mr. Fleming was born April 8, 1944, in Vidalia, the son of Frank and Sarah Fleming.
He was employed at Chrysler Corporation for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Fleming of Detroit; one son, Shaun M. (Vickie) Fleming; two daughters, Shereece F. (Darrell) and Shonte Fleming, all of Detroit; two brothers, Frank (Gloria) Fleming of Detroit and Harry Fleming; four sisters, Mable Smith of Ferriday, Mildred (Michael) Jones of California, Mitilda (Clyde) Washington of Tennessee and Catherine Warner of Wisner, La.; mother-in-law, Willie Hill of Ferriday; two uncles, Buddy Arrington of Vidalia and Clarence Arrington of Los Angeles, Calif.; close friend and confidant, Robert Thomas; five grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Laurence J. West
VIDALIA, La. - Memorial services for Laurence J. West, 73, of Baton Rouge, La., who died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004 at his residence, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Vidalia Methodist Church.
Mr. West was born in Plaquemine, La.
He served in the U. S. Air Force and later began a career in broadcasting. He served as a newscaster in Shreveport, La. and then in Jackson. In his semi-retirement he was employed by Baton Rouge's BREC Park System as a marshal at its golf courses.
Survivors include two sons, Ed West of Baton Rouge, La. and Andrew West of Florida.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Drive, Baton Rouge, La. 70806.
Randolph Ramsey "Randy" Bradford
July 24, 1949 - Sept. 6, 2004
FERRIDAY, La. - Services for Randolph Ramsey "Randy" Bradford, 55, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Ferriday, La., who died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004 in Little Rock, Ark., will be 1:30 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home Chapel in Ferriday, La., with the Rev. Jamie Medina officiating.
Burial will be in the Pinegrove cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday, La.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Bradford was born July 24, 1949, in Ferriday, La., the son of the late Louis A. Bradford Sr. and Billye Frances Ramsey Bradford Cox.
He was a stock broker for Dean Witter in Little Rock, Ark. He was a protestant.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam War. He also served as general manager for L. D. Brinkman for 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include a son, Dustin (Laurie) Bradford of Denton, Texas; brother, Brad (Elizabeth) Bradford of Shamong, N.J.; half sister, Diane Bradford Woods of Baton Rouge, La., six half brothers, Larry Bradford of Baton Rouge, La., Martin Allen Cox of Corpus Christi, Texas, Terry Bradford Wallis of Monterey, La., Robert Prince, Jon Prince, and Rory Bradford, all of Alberta, Canada; previously married
to Bobbie Ballou, mother of Dustin and Mildred Bradford; eight aunts, Mary Bradford Gibson, Minnie Belle Bradford Bingham, Esther Bradford King, Georgia "Pep" Bradford Robertson, Gay Bradford, Lucille Bradford, Margie Bradford Lee, and Purgie Bradford; and numerous cousins in Ferriday, Jena, and Jonesville area.
Samuel C. Jackson
JONESVILLE, La. -- Services for Samuel C. "Red" Jackson, 84, of Jonesville, who died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, will be at 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville with the Rev. Lloyd Trisler and the Rev. David Carlton officiating.
Burial will be at Harrisonburg cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Mr. Jackson was a lifelong resident of Jonesville. He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific campaign. He was stationed on aircraft carriers as a naval aviator during his service time. He was self-employed as a farmer for 25 years, retiring in 1978. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel J. and Mavis Wilson Jackson, and one sister, Helen Cannon.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Laverne Brown Jackson; a son, Paul Lazarus and wife Vickie of Jonesville; a sister, Audrey Beard of Monterey; a niece, Jo Englerth of Lafayette; three nephews, Robbie Cannon and wife Julie, Wayne Cannon of Isle of Palms, S.C., and Carle Englerth of Woodbridge, Va.; and two grandsons, P.D. Lazarus Jr. and Tim Lazarus of Jonesville.
Pallbearers will be P.D. Lazarus Jr., Tim Lazarus, Robert McKillips, James Aplin, Harvery Ray White, Gary King, Buddy Davis and Thomas S. Lazarus.
Calvin Jernigan
JONESVILLE, La. - Services for Calvin Jernigan, 86, of Wildsville, La., who died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2005, at his residence, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Evangeline Baptist Church with the Rev. Mack Walker, Brother Lester Johnson and Brother Dennis Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Evangeline Baptist Church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Samuel Jackson
Funeral arrangements for Samuel "Red" Jackson, 84, of Jonesville, La., who died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria, La., are incomplete at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Timothy Joshua Thomas
SHREVEPORT, La. - Services for Timothy Joshua Thomas, 21, will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Boone Funeral Home Chapel of Shreveport, La., with the Rev. Johnny Hunt of Broadmoor Assembly of God officiating.
Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. at Providence Memorial Park in Winnsboro, La.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Josh was a loving son, vibrant, and energetic. His love for life was evident to those who called him friend. He worked in recent years as a waiter at Savoy's in Shreveport, La. and was loved by all.
Survivors include his parents, Linda (Randy) Spillers and Wayne (Kandie) Thomas ; brother, Michael Wayne (Julie) Thomas; stepsisters, Crystal Cothern and Angela Perrin; maternal grandparents, Bob and Vicky Newman; paternal grandmother, Carolyn Dawsey; many other family members; and numerous friends.
The family requests memorials be made to Teen Challenge or Overcomers Recovery Support in Shreveport, La.
Bernice White
Apr. 10, 1926 - Aug. 26, 2004
WATERPROOF, La. - Services for Bernice White, 78, of Waterproof, La., who died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004 at her residence, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Wells officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, La.
Visitation is at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ms. White was born Apr. 10, 1926, in Waterproof, La., the daughter of Tom and Lizzie Williams White.
Survivors include two sons, Willie Battle and Freddie Battle, both of Waterproof, La.; four daughters, Mary White and Alice White, both of New Orleans, La., Betty White of Kansas City, Mo., and Ruby White of Monroe, La.; one brother, Theodore Felix of Waterproof, La.; and ten grandchildren.
Luearia Clark
Mar. 25, 1920 - Aug. 29, 2004
GILBERT, La. - Services for Luearia Clark, 84, of Gilbert, La., who died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday, La., will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. King Dawson officiating.
Burial will follow under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, La.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.
Ms. Clark was born Mar. 25, 1920, in Waterproof, La., the daughter of Vance and Moddie Long Clark.
She was a retired cook for Franklin Parish School System.
Survivors include three sisters, Rosie Nell (Rubin) Forrest of Baton Rouge, La., Ollie Brown and Lee Helen Martin, both of New Orleans, La.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pearl Austin Martin
GRAYSON, La. - Services for Pearl Austin Martin, 89, of Harrisonburg, La. formerly of Sicily Island, La., who died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital Columbia, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel cemetery in Grayson, La. with the Rev. Roy Archer officiating.
Burial will follow under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro, La.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro, La.
Infant Mark Edward Winston
Aug. 21, 2004 - Aug. 31, 2004
FERRIDAY, La. - Services for Infant Mark Edward Winston, 10 days, of Waterproof, La., who died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, La., will be 10 a.m. Friday at Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, La. with Pastor Justin Conner officiating.
Burial will be in the Panola cemetery in St. Joseph, La. under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, La.
Infant Winston was born Aug. 21, 2004, in Shreveport, La., the son of Charles Winston Sr. and Jennifer Ford.
Survivors include his parents; two brothers; maternal grandparents; and paternal grandparents.
Wesley D. Bates
Oct. 31, 1958 - Aug. 27, 2004
ST. JOSEPH, La. - Services for Wesley D. Bates, 45, of Riverside, Calif., formerly of St. Joseph, La., who died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 at the Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside, Calif., will be 2 p.m. Friday at Guildfield Baptist Church with the Rev. Roosevelt England officiating.
Burial will be in the Panola cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, La.
Visitation is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Bates was born Oct. 31, 1958, in St. Joseph, La., the son of Atlee and Ellen Baker Bates Sr.
He was a maintenance supervisor.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Arlee Bates Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Golden Bates of Riverside, Calif.; one daughter, LaTisha Bates of Riverside, Calif.; one brother, Kenneth Bates of St. Joseph, La.; four sisters, Marilyn Hawkins, Mariette C. Bates, and Carmen Y. Bates, all of St. Joseph, La., and LaVerne Y. Bates of Los Angeles, Calif.; a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
