The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 2

Page 2A Thursday, July 30 1998 The Richland Beacon RayvUle, La. Mrs. "Pete Funeral Home on Sterlington Road in Monroe with the Rev, W. L. Strong officiating.

Mrs. Loftin died on Sunday, July 19, 1998 in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her father, J. W. "Kit" McCain, her maternal grandparents, Mf.

and Mrs. W. H. Price, and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. P. McCain. Survivors include her mother, Kathyrne McCain of Winnsboro, her sons and daughters-in-law Lt. Lowen Loftin and his wife, Laura, of Lemoore, CA and Hunter Loftin and his wife, Lauri, of Monroe, LA; her daughter, Allison Loftin of Monroe, LA; her sisters Mary Kathryne Loe of Shreveport, LA, Carol Bynum of Monroe, LA, Pat Mays of Monroe, LA and Pam Robinson of Winnsboro, LA; four grandchildren Trey and Christopher of Lemoore, CA, and Carter and Ellie of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorials be made to the church or charity of your choice. the W. M. Baker Masonic Lodge 388 in Mangham, and was a Northeast P.O.W. Chapter member.

Survivors include his wife, Margie Fuller Crawford of Start, LA; a son and daughter-in-law, Steve Allen Crawford and his wife, Betty Ann, of Oak Ridge, LA; a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred Donald and her husband, Maurice, of Searcy Arkansas; a step-daughter Deborah Lockwood and her husband, William, of West Monroe, LA; a step-son, Michael C. Dowdey of Start, LA; 8 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Maurce Donald, Sammie Sharbono, Gene Williams, Leonard Sullivan, Eric Silk and Tommy Fuller. Honorary Pallbearers were the members of his Chapter. Diane McCain Loftln MONROE A memorial service for Diane McCain Loftin, 52, of Monroe, Louisiana, was held at 11:00 a.m.

on Thursday, July 23, 1998, in the chapel of Mulhearn Lard and her husband, Ernie, of Hammond, LA and Lonnie Kay BRechen of Ponchatoula. LA; a close friend, Chuck Cannon; and a host of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Mark Coates, Gary D. Cheek, Randy Sistrunk, Justin Miller, DeWayne Del Rio, and Jim Towers. S.

J. "Bully" Crawford START Services were held for S. J. "Bully" Crawford. 73, of Start, Louisiana, at 2:00 p.m.

on Thursday, Jufy 23, 1998 at the Start Baptist Church in Start, Louisiana, with the Revs. Julius Russell and Bo Home officiating. Burial followed in the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Homes of Ray ville. Mr. Crawford died on Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at St.

Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He had retired from St. Francis Medical Center as superintendent of maintenance. He was a P.O.W of World War II, liberated from Stalag 17B, Kreme, Austria. He was also a member of i Survivors include her two sons Michael Robert (Mikey) Devereux, and Daniel Randolph (Randy) both of Monroe, LA; her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Cooper Cochran of Rayville, LA; four sisters Coy Williams and Lucille Cordray, both of Shreveport, LA, Doris Walker of Baton Rouge, LA, and Margie Cottier of Sun City, AZ; and her five grandchildren: James Cooper Cochran, John Charles Cochran, Daniel Randolph Devereux, Derrick Benjamin Devereux, and Dean Everette Devereux.

Serving as pallbearers were Roy Cordray, James C. Devereux, Tommy Crawford, Walter Cochran, Gene Galligan and Robert Ellington. Martha Henson RAYVILLE Services were held for Martha Henson, 85, of Rayville. Louisiana, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 1998 at the Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville with the Rev.

Jimmy Gibson officiating. Burial followed in the Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Mrs. Henson died on Monday, July 20, 1998. She a home-maker and a member of Mt.

Calvary Baptist Church near Rayville, LA. Mrs. Henson was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Henson, a son, Hershel Henson, a grandson, Anthony Henson, a granddaughter, Michelle Sellers, and a great granddaughter, Tracy Miller. Survivors include her three sons -Willard Henson of Belle Chase, LA, Earl Henson of Harvey, LA, and Hulet Henson of Houma, LA; two daughters Nadine Cork of Prairieville, LA and Vivian Jeffreys of Bethany, LA; two sisters Ellen Comeaux of Baskin, LA and Arra Belle Nichos of Winnsboro, LA; 18 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Phillip Henson, Michael Henson, Roy Henson, Willie Henson, Jeremie Folse, Dewaine Henson and Willard ttsynard Roy "Pepsw" fclfllens BASTROP Services were held for Maynard Roy "Papaw" Williams, 84, of Bastrop, Louisiana, at 10:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, July 28, 1998 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Homes of Bastrop with the Revs. William Fowler and David Acres officiating. Burial followed in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Homes of Bastrop. Mr. Williams died Sunday, July 26, 1994 at the Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop.

He was retired from (the International Paper Company. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Harrell Williams; two daughters Patricia Williams Cockrell of Shreveport, LA and Wanda W. Bridges and her husband, Carlisle, of Bastrop, LA; three grandchildren Timothy R. Cockrell, Carla Ann Bridges and Courtney Camille Bridges; and two great grandchildren Francesca Cockrell and Chelsea Cockrell.

James E. "Buck" Oliver, Sr. RAYVILLE Services were held for James E. "Buck" Oliver, 65, of Holly Ridge, Louisiana, at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday July 26, 1998 at the chapel of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville with, the Revs, Ron Morein and Charles Wesley officiating.

Burial followed in the McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Homes of Rayville. Mr. Oliver died on Friday, July 24, 1998. He was a retired carpenter and an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Foster Oliver of Holly Ridge, LA; one son James E.

Oliver, Jr. of Rayville, LA; two daughters Gail Oliver Jennings and her husband, Charles, of Bentonville, AR and Teresa Oliver of Bastrop, LA; three grandchildren Heather Elaine Jennings and Laura L. Jennings of Bentonville, AR, and Sevanna Oliver of Bastrop, LA; one brother, Adron Oliver of San Antonio, TX; two sisters Betty Richland COA releases calendar Marie Peterson Devereux MONROE Services were held for Marie Peterson Devereux, 74, of Monroe, Louisiana, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 1998 in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Old Sterlington Road in Monroe with the Rev. Pat Madden officiating.

Burial followed in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Homes of Monroe. Mrs. "Pete," as. she was lovingly known, died on Thursday. July 23, 1998 at North Monroe Hospital following a lengthy illness.

She was native of Eros, Louisiana, but had resided in the Monroe area for most of her life. Pete graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing and attended Northeast Louisiana University. She served in the Army Nurse Corps at Selman Field during World War II. Following her service in the Army, she began a career of lovingly caring for the children in the Monroe area as a registered nurse with the Children's Clinic and also as a school nurse for the Monroe City School System.

Although her professional career spanned over 40 years, she continued practicing her nursing following her retirement in 1989 by tire- lessly caring for all those around her. Mrs. Pete was commended by Who's Who in Nursing for two con-. secutive years. She was a member of the Camelllia Club and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her hus-j band of 50 'years, Michael R. Bruce Bagwell, director for the Richland Voluntary Council on Aging, has released the center's schedule for the week beginning today. Activities and sessions are as follows: Today July 30: 9:00 a.m.-Legal Assistance 10:00 a.m. Board Games 10:30 a.m. Crafts Painted Pillow Tops 11:30 a.m.-Lunch (Turkey Breast) 12:15 p.m.-Grocery Shopping light-weight doting; and, drink plenty of liquids.

Also, plan your activities during the cool part of the day." Persons interesting in lunching with the Council on Aging need to sign up for that day's meal by 12:00 noon on the previous day. This ensures that there will be enough food for everyone. Blood pressure checks and weight monitoring are available daily at the center, which is located at 414 Harrison Street in Rayville. Exercise equipment is also in place and available for use for all participants. Persons interested in the center, or who want to request assistance from the Voluntary Council on Aging, may call the center at (318) 728-2646.

Saturday Sunday, August land 2: Center closed Monday August 3: 9:00 a.m.-Aerobics 10:00 a.m.-Crafts Ceramics 10:00 a.m.- Board Games 11:30 a.m.-Lunch (Beef Fritter) Tuesday August 4: 10:00 a.m.-Board Games 10:00 a.m.- Crafts Ceramics 11:30 a.m.-Lunch (German Spaghetti) Wednesday August 5: 9:00 a.m.-Aerobics 10:00 a.m.-Board Games 10:30 a.m.-CraftsCeramics 11:30 a.m.-Lunch (Hamburgers) Bagwell sends this message to all seniors: "It is extremely hot! Remember to dress in light-colored, i Friday July 31: 9:00 a.m. -Aerobics 10:00 a.m. Board Games 10:30 a.m. -Crafts Painted Pillow Tops 11:30 a.m.-Lunch (Tater Tot Casserole) jijajiKrni up lifts fctoistKm) fcmg In Memory of Grandma Martha Henson 1 I by Great Great Granddaughter Faith Marie Crawford Age 8 Thank You Jesus Today I'd like to start by saying "Lord, thank you for this wonderful life you gave." I know Grandma lives and soars with the the promise you through salvation, you made the the awesome debt you paid. I know in my heart and spirit that Grandma is with you because she told me so many times that she is the way.

We give her back to you today and say "thank you for the difference she made in our lives." For her spirit still lives on in each and every one of us the joy she's brought to all of our lives. I know you'll reward her today. Because her life is an example of what you want for this world goodness, kindness, loving, sharing, honesty and always taking time for her friends-and family. As I look out across this room today, I see sadness, but I also see Grandma's gift to the world in her children that live on today. Each child she gave to the world shows a part of her loving and caring nature.

They are the best aunts and uncles a kid could ask for. Grandma gave me my greatest gift my mom. Her greatest gift to my family are my loving brothers and sisters. As long as I can remember, there's always been love in our Love that I know that Grandma taught love that never love I strive to show my Grandma's legacy will always live on. She taught from the heart; she gave what she always she never turned anyone away.

There's not enough words to express the joy I know she's brought to her grandchildren's lives. In my book, she's a number one grandma. She was truly one of a kind. It never mattered what she had or what it cost. Chocolate chips we ate like eggs we dyed by the chickens we rolled on the to get the right design.

Tea cakes and mud always took time. Peas and cornbread, tomato gravy and biscuits; cherry cake, were just a few favorites of mine. There's no limit to Grandma's giving. I've never known her to say "no." To anyone that asked she gave of herself, her love, and her true example of God's love. I say "Goodbye Grandma." You may call her "Mama, Martha, Maw, or Miss Hollywood," but today, as a tribute to her life, Grandma lives on in the richness of God's love and forever in each and every one of our lives! by Granddaughter, Patricia Crawford Grandma Henson I wish everyone could have a great grandmother like I have.

My great grandmother is tall with long white hair, which she has always worn in a bun. Her rough, calloused hands tell a story of her life. She picked cotton, fought barbed wire fences, cooked and cleaned with the same gentle hands that wiped away tears as she consoled you. As you walk into the "Sugar Shack," her old tin-roofed house, love embraces You can smell the fried chicken, col-lard greens, and biscuits cooking on her old gas stove. You can see the joy in her eyes when she notices that her family has arrived.

She gently hugs you and gives you a swift kiss on the cheek. As we sit and have lunch at a table that many generations have eaten, we talk about the past. Grandma Henson shares little bits of wisdom in her stories of the years before. Henson has helped many people in her neighborhood. She has offered food when people were when people had none, and love when people needed it.

It is not uncommon for people to come to the "Sugar Shack," have a bite to eat, hug a few necks, and leave. Now her time is limited here on earth. The doctors say she only has a short while to live, due to colon cancer. As each day passes, we thank God she has lived one more day, because in that one day she will have touched someone else's life. by Graat Granddaughter, JaaalcaWhitaker April 16, 1983 Thank you Jesus for a special Grandma Henson.

Thank you Jesus for the special times at Grandma Playing with the kittens, picking up eggs and picking cotton. Thank you Jesus for Grandma Henson's smile, love, kindness, and her good hugs. Even though Grandma Henson was so sick, She always had pretty gowns and beautiful hair. Thank you Jesus for a good Grandma Henson on earth. Now all the children in Heaven will have a good Grandma Henson, too.

Love, Faith Marie Crawford.