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THE TIMES shreveporttimes.com SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 11A PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS Some job recovery in Louisiana OB3TUARIIS obituaries online at Shreveporttimes.com 1 b-v. If -vl I By Alan Sayre The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Louisiana's job picture improved somewhat in January, despite the loss of retail jobs for the Christmas season and jobs temporarily held by students, the Louisiana Workforce Commission reported Friday. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, non-farm employment fell by 21,900 in January, but with typical seasonal factors taken out, Louisiana gained 2,800 jobs over the month, spread across most economic sectors, the Workforce Commission said. At the same time, on a non-seasonal basis, the state's non-farm jobs count fell by 42,200 between January 2009 and January 2010. From December 2008 through December 2009, the number of lost jobs totaled 47,100.

In the latest January-to-january tally, Louisiana is down 29,400 jobs Police make arrest in homicide case Shreveport police officers made an arrest Friday afternoon in the February homicide of Marcus Coutee, a Shreveport resident who was shot while sitting in his car. Officers have arrested Toronco "Ronco" Summerfield, 29, who is accused of shooting Coutee on Feb. 27. Police say they persuaded Summerfield to turn himself in at the Police Department after what police called "extensive interviews and investigative pressure." Summerfield was subsequently booked into City Jail on a charge of second-degree murder. Investigators are seeking assistance from anyone who may have additional information regarding this case.

Police say it is urgent witnesses or people with information call detectives Shunda Holmes or Lowell Bowen at (318) 673-7016, or Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373, or visit www.lockemup.org Man accused of throwing infant son A Bossier City man is behind bars after being accused of fracturing his 2-month-old son's skull. Nicholas Edwin Selser, 28, is charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile. Selser is accused of throwing his son onto a couch because the baby wouldn't take a bottle, a news release states. The baby's head hit a wooden section on an armrest of the couch, causing a skull fracture. The baby is in fair condition at Christus Schumpert's pediatric intensive care unit, said Mark Natale, Bossier City Police Department spokesman.

yUtitmmmmk li Birthdays Celebrating a birthday today: DEITRIEK "DEEK" MAHONEY and DEMITRI "MEEK" MAHONEY, twins of ROY and AUDREY MAHONEY, of Shreveport. ALEXANDER KELLER, 15, son of DWAYNE and SHELIA KELLER, of Shreveport. MYRTLE O. SWEATT, of Shreveport. ANTHONY ALLEN, of Shreveport.

MARILYN ALLEN, of Shreveport. MELVIN ALLEN, of Shreveport. WILLIAM POWELL, of Shreveport. JENNIE CASEY, of Shreveport. DOUGLAS BRYANT, of Shreveport.

CURTIS View a week of May Hendrick Chidlow SHREVEPORT, LA A memorial service celebrating the life of May Hendrick Chidlow will be held at 1 1 :00 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the Frost Chapel of First Baptist Church of Shreveport. Private burial will be held before the memorial service. Visitation will be Friday, March 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Marshall Street. May was born September 21, 1916 and went to her rest March 10, 2010.

A Shreveport native, Mrs. Chidlow was the daughter of the late Lois Smith Hendrick and Dr. John Alexander Hendrick, Sr. Preceding her in death was her brother, Dr. John Alexander Hendrick, Jr.and his wife Patricia Ewing Hendrick, her brother Dr.

Robert Smith Hendrick and her sister Florence Hendrick Wray. She is survived by her two sons Dr. Judd Hendrick Chidlow and wife Judy and Dr. John Hendrick Chidlow and wife Patti; grandchildren Kim Johnson and husband Matt, Dr. Susan Gray and husband Dan, Mauri Scharbauer and husband Doug, Dixie Chidlow, Dr.

John Hendrick Chidlow, Laurie Comegys and husband Scott, Andrew Doucet Chidlow; great-grandchildren Judd and Blake Johnson, Claire and Bradley Scharbauer and Thomas Gray; numerous nephews and nieces and devoted friend Pamela Trejo. May graduated from C. E. Byrd High School and received a Bachelor of Design degree from Newcomb College. For over twenty years, she served as secretary-treasurer and business manager of Highland Hospital.

A true Christian lady, she was a lifelong member and active participant in the First Baptist Church, teaching Sunday school for many years and chairing the decorating committee when the church relocated to Ockley Drive. Mrs. Chidlow was a member of the Demoiselle Club, Holiday in Dixie Cotillion Club, The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of Louisiana, Shreveport Junior League and Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She also served on the board of the Glen Retirement System. Honoring May as pallbearers will be her grandsons.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the wonderful care given to May by Hospice of Shreveport-Bossier, Maxine Frazier and her other caregivers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 543 Ockley Drive, 71106, The Glen Retirement System, 403 East Floumoy Lucas 71115, or the charity of the donor's choice. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348 Judy J. Vidale SHREVEPORT, LA Services for Mrs.

Judy J. Vidale, 62, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Sandra Huber officiating. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday evening between the hours of 4:30 p.m.

and 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Judy entered into rest on March 10, 2010, at Willis Knighton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was a native of Louisiana and had lived in Shreveport all of her 62 years. Judy was a graduate of Fair Park High School and retired from Lucent Technology after thirty years of service.

She was an avid gardener and grew beautiful roses and flowers. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jim R. Vidale; one daughter, Sheri Moore; two sons, Jimmy R. Vidale and Michael D. Vidale; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Sonja Carpenter; and two brothers, John N.

Jacobsen and Wilbur D. Jacobsen. You may offer condolences to the family by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com. Centuries Memorial Funeral Home (31 8) 686-4334 Mr. W.

C. Sherrill WASKOM, TX Memorial services for W. C. Sherrill will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Louisiana Funeral and Cremation Care, 3903 Meriwether Road, Shreveport. W.

95, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2010. During his long life, he was known as a wonderful husband and Daddy to his six children. He was always busy building homes for families, but always had time to be there for his family. In his spare time, he loved to fish and play cards. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rebecca; three daughters, Rebecca Pilcher, Marcell Morton, and Elaine Durante; three sons, Donald, Lonnie Ray, and David Wayne Thrash; twelve grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

www.louisianafuneralcare.com 318-688-5509 FREE DELIVERY To Hospitals Funeral Homes teVUo Florist 797-9585 IS. We Care Too! The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 7.4 percent, up from 7.3 percent in December. During the month, state officials said the number of people working or looking for work increased by just over 6,000 typically a sign that recession-discouraged workers have started looking again for employment. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the number of people employed rose by 3,564 in January, while the number of unemployed increased by 2,493. The regional unemployment rate for the South was 9.7 percent in January, while the national rate was 10 percent.

Workforce Commission head Curt Eysink said the numbers followed typical January patterns and were encouraging. "The number of people in the labor force increased, the unemployment rate held steady he said. broken glass front door and called police. A small amount of cash was taken. Around 12:20 a.m.

Thursday, Mansfield police responded to an alarm call from the Phillips 66 at 1300 MacArthur Drive in Mansfield and found that a side window had been broken. A jar containing a small amount of change was stolen. Wag-a-Bag convenience store on Polk Street was hit earlier in the week. Mansfield Police Capt. Gary Hobbs said officers are following several leads in the cases.

Meanwhile, Mansfield Crime Stoppers is offering cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that results in the suspects' arrest. Call (318) 872-8888 or the Mansfield Police Department at (318) 872-0520 to report information. All calls are confidential. Sibley man arrested on distribution charge SIBLEY A lengthy undercover investigation ended Thursday with the arrest of a Sibley man for distribution of marijuana. Travis Kinsey, 47, of Nursery Road, was booked into Bayou Dor-cheat Correctional Center on a $20,000 bond.

Arresting officers Lt. Shawn Baker and Sgt. Barry James were assisted in the case by Minden police Lt Dan Weaver and Lt. Marvin Garrett. "We've been looking at Kinsey for a while," Baker said in a news release.

"We had the warrant issued after we made our case. We're working hard to take down as much of the drug activity in Webster that we can." From Staff Reports them. Bossier Animal Control, (318) 741-8499, or Caddo Animal Control, (318) 226-6624. Dogs and cats are available for adoption at Bossier and Caddo. It is illegal and punishable by fine to abandon animals.

Identification andor rabies tags on animals greatly help in reuniting pets with owners. To place information in Stroller, call (318) 459-3233 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays and between 2 and 5 p.m. weekends.

Reunion announcements must be submitted in writing; they run the first weekend of each month. Send e-mail to peachesealygannett.com. Label: Attention Stroller. HUMWIUlMittet Meadows Funeral Home, Many. Webster Parish Ballard, Paul Douglas, 49, of Minden, died Wednesday; services at 10 a.m.

today at First Baptist Church, Ringgold; burial in Providence Cemetery, Ringgold; arrangements by Rockett Funeral Home, Ringgold. Johnson, Carrie Bell, 96, of Springhill, died Sunday; services at 11 a.m. today at Harrison Chapel Baptist Church, Springhill; burial in church cemetery; arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home, Cullen. Young, Wilma Ruth, 73, of Doyline, died Wednesday; services at 1 p.m. today at Pointe Chapel Assembly of God Church, Doyline; burial in Ivan Cemetery, Ivan; arrangements by Aulds Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Columbia County, Ark. Cooper, Ecll Loyd, 77, of Taylor, died Thursday; services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bailey Mortuary, Springhill; burial in Spring Branch Cemetery, Taylor. Angelina County, Texas Daughety, Josephine 73, of Lufkin, Texas, died Tuesday; graveside services at 11 a.m. today in Forest Park East Cemetery; arrangements by Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Brazos County, Texas Culver, Jean Blount, 87, of College Station, Texas, died Thursday; memorial services at 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church; arrangements by Hillier Funeral Home, Bryan, Texas. Shelby County, Texas Oswalt, Ettie 102, of Center, Texas, died Friday; services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mangum Funeral Home, Center; burial in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Center. At a glance Change in the number of non-farm jobs statewide in Louisiana and in metropolitan areas from January 2009 to January 2010 on a non-seasonally adjusted basis: STATEWIDE: down 42,200.

ALEXANDRIA: down 1,800. BATON ROUGE: down 6,600. HOUMA-THIBODAUX: down 5,000. LAFAYETTE: down 6,600. LAKE CHARLES: down 5,400.

MONROE: down 2,700. NEW ORLEANS: down 3,200. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY: down 3,500. Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission in petroleum, manufacturing and construction and 12,800 in the service-providing sector. Minden man dies in work-related accident MINDEN A Minden man died Friday afternoon from complications of a fall into a rail car at Camp Minden, authorities said.

The victim is identified as Shannon Sampson, 30, a supervisor with GATX Rail Field. Sampson suffered a loss of oxygen which caused him to pass out and fall, Webster Parish sheriff's public information officer Jenny Reynolds said in an e-mail. Sampson was flown from the scene to a Shreveport hospital, where he later died. Bossier Parish Fire District No. 1 Assistant Chief Skip Pinkston told deputies the oxygen level in the rail car was 7.3 percent, "which is about half of what we need to function," Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton said.

A GATX Rail Field employee told authorities they often deal with rail cars that contain or have contained hazardous chemicals andor gases. The company disassembles and refurbishes rail cars. Because of a number of safety measures that are taken in working with the rail cars, the incident will be investigated to determine what prompted Sampson's fall. Burglaries plague downtown businesses MANSFIELD Thieves are continuing to hit downtown businesses in Mansfield, and Mansfield Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to arrests. New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 100 Edwards is the third business hit in less than a week.

It was burglarized late Thursday after closing. Someone noticed the "BUNK" WILLIS of Saganaw, Mich. PEYTON MASSEY, 21, of Shreveport. BERTHA DOUGLAS, 96, of Haughton. Celebrated a birthday March 10: A'DARIUS DOTIE, of Shreveport.

Celebrated a birthday Mach 12: MRS. EMMA LEE WILLIAMS, 79, of Bossier City. JIMMY SNEAD, of Shreveport. Lost and Found Pets Editor's note: Caddo and Bossier Animal Control will not pick up all unwanted animals. If you bring in your domestic animal, mainly dogs and cats, the Animal Control office will accept today at Winnfield Funeral Home, Shreveport; burial in Carver Memorial Cemetery, Shreveport.

Reeves, Jewel Shaw, 93, of Shreveport, died Thursday; services at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rose- Neath Funeral Home, Southside Drive; burial in Forest Park West -Cemetery, Shreveport. Walsworth, Edna, 97, of Shreveport, died Thursday; services at 11:30 a.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Drive; burial in Forest Park West Cemetery, Shrevepdrt. DeSoto Parish Peacock, Michael Wayne, 21, of Mansfield, died Tuesday; services are private; arrangements by Aulds Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Natchitoches Parish Longlois, Patsy Johnson, 78, of Flora, died Friday; services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches; burial in Weaver Cemetery, Flora. Megason, Gertie Evon Ingram, 88, of Robeline, died Thursday; services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Congregational Methodist Church; burial in Ajax Cemetery, Ajax Community; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Many.

Red River Parish Hall, Jessie Henry, 77, of Coushatta, died March services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Chapel Baptist Church, Coushatta; burial in Springville Cemetery, Coushatta; arrangements by Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, Shreveport. Sabine Parish Hardy, Lorene Hlnton, 77, of Robeline, died Thursday; services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rocky Mount Methodist Church, Robeline; burial in church cemetery; arrangements by Warren Albert L. Booth DOYLINE, LA Funeral services lor Albert L.

Booth will be held Sunday March 14, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at West Lake Baptist Church in Doyline. Officiating will be Rev. Eddie Sowders. Interment will follow at West Lake Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Saturday March 13, 2010 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Albert was born August 20, 1934 in Shreveport and entered into rest March 11, 2010 in Bossier City. He retired from the United States Navy with 26 years of service in 1980. Albert served as a deacon at West Lake Baptist Church for many years and played music and sang with the Old Time Gospel Singers.

His faith and his love for family and friends were evident throughout his life. He leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories for everyone who knew and loved him. His parents Fred and Florence Booth, and sister Christine Reeve preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 56 Vi years Betty Fritz Booth of Doyline, sons Danny A. Booth of Doyline, Dennis R.

Booth of Doyline, daughter Denise Booth McDivitt of Independence, Mississippi, sister Dixie Coyle, brothers Raymond Booth, Jack Booth, Joe Booth, and Jimmy Booth, grandchildren Jonathon Booth, Barry McDivitt, Michelle McDivitt, and Jake McDivitt, great grandchildren Mattilynn, Aubyn, and Jon Michael McDivitt. Pallbearers will be Jonathon Booth, Barry McDivitt, Jeffrey Booth, Ricky Reeve, Garry Coyle, and Paul Fritz. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of West Lake Baptist Church. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA (318) 377-3412 Lorene Hinton Hardy ROBELINE, LA Lorene Hinton Hardy, 77 of Robeline, Louisiana died on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on Tuesday, August 23, 1932 in Marthaville, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Ruby Hinton; husband, Aubrey Hardy; sons, Mickey Hardy and Randy Hardy; grandson, Brian Hardy; sister, Lois Broadway and brother; George Otis. She is survived by her son; Jimmy Hardy and wife Melinda of Coushatta, LA daughter; Tammy Hardy of Many, LA daughter-in-law; Debbie Hardy of Natchitoches, LA 10 grandchildren; Chris Hardy and wife Raylie of Shreveport, LA, Missi Hardy Antilley and husband Michael of Coushatta, LA, Jay Hardy and wife Deanna of Haughton, LA, Patricia Hardy Dowden and husband Michael of Coushatta, LA, Patience Hardy Danzy and husband Brett of Coushatta. LA, Brent Hardy and fiance' Amber Reese of Monroe, LA, Jason Gentry of Alexandria, LA, Melodie Gentry Box and husband Jeffery of Many, LA, Joshua Gentry and wife Calley of Robeline, LA, and Natalie Gentry of Many, LA; 19 great grand children, along with a host of nieces, nephews and great friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Chris Hardy, Jay Hardy, Brent Hardy, Josh Gentry, Michael Antilley, Michael Dowden, Brett Danzy and Jeffery Box. A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday at Rocky Mount Congregational Methodist Church with Bro.

Chris Holloway and Bro. Glen Hardy officiating. Interment will be in Rocky Mount Cemetery, Robeline, LA. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, Louisiana. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com Warren Meadows Funeral Home 318-256-3471 Bobbie Griffin Smith SHREVEPORT, LA Graveside services for Bobbie Griffin Smith, 79, will be held at Forest Park St.

Vincent Cemetery, Monday March 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Stowell of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation with the family will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral home, South-side Sunday March 14, 2010 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Bobbie was born in Marshall, TX on September 14, 1930 to Phillip and Bonnie Griffin. She passed away on March 11, 2010. She was a resident of Shreveport where she was a home-maker and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Bobbie enjoyed gardening and watercolor painting. Preceding her in death were her parents and sister, Ava Jean Mauldin.

She is survived by her husband, Casper L. Smith; son, Dew Smith; brother, Harold Griffin and wife, Patsy; numerous nieces and nephews. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel 687-1256 ELDERLY LAW WILLSSUCCESSIONS John E. Settle, Jr. Attorney at Law 1(318) 742-55131 William C.

"Bill" Henderson SHREVEPORT, LA Mr. William C. Bill" Henderson, a member of Shre-veport's most prominent broadcasting family, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 10th. He was 70 years old. Visitation will be at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Saturday, March 13th, from 10-12 p.m.

Funeral services will immediately follow at Rose-Neath beginning at Noon with Monsignor Earl Provenza officiating, and interment thereafter at Forest Park Cemetery. Bill was born in Shreveport on January 30, 1940 to William Carter Henderson and Gertrude Alverson Henderson. His grandfather, William Kennon Henderson, Jr. founded Shre-veport's KWKH radio station and, as a prominent broadcasting pioneer, was very influential in the shaping of this nation's communications industry. His father, Carter, continued in this tradition as one of the founders of KSLA television.

From their arrival in Shreveport in the 1890's, the Henderson family took on a leadership role in the town and- championed its virtues throughout the land. A resident of Shreveport for most of his life, Bill shared this passion for the city and remained active in real estate management for the family's Henderson Properties Company. Bill loved all manner of outdoor sports but was most passionate about fishing and golf. He was a regular fixture at the Palmetto Country Club and the State Line Hunting Fishing Club where his quick wit, ever present smile and no-nonsense manner were endearing qualities to those that knew him best. Bill was a graduate of the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico and attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he was a member of the Delta Kappa Ep-silon fraternity.

Bill is survived by his wife, Karen Edman Henderson; three children, Leigh Pozas of Bakersfield, California; Holly Citelli of Frisco, Texas and Clint Henderson and his wife, Charley of Allen, Texas; three step-daughters, Heather White and her husband, Trey of Denham Springs, LA; Hillary Doyal and her husband, Drew of Shreveport, LA; Haley Edman of Baton Rouge, LA and sister, Dixie Henderson of Frisco, TX. Eight grandchildren also survive Bill. Palltearers will be Jay McGee, Curt Jones, Jack Sawyer, Drew Doyal, Ronnie Anderson and David Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Slack and the Men's Golf Association of the Palmetto Country Club. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Caddo Parish Animal Shelter or the charity of your choice.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348 4 Annie "Granny Mae" White March 13, 1950 Happy Birthday Love and Miss You, Henry Earl, Evette, Cedric, Angela and Marvin, Grandchildren, Son and Daughters-in-law Happy Birthday Bubba 031381 -030602 We Miss You We will see you in Heaven Your Loving Family Tara Paige Chandler BOSSIER CITY, LA Services for Paige Chandler, 41, of Bossier City will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday March 13, 2010 at Hill Crest Funeral Home with interment in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends starting 12 noon until service time. The complete biography may be viewed at www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.

Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home 318-949-9415 I If Bossier Parish Mana, Verda 75, of Bossier City, died Friday; services at 2 p.m. Monday; at Christ the King Catholic Church; burial in Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery, Haughton; arrangements by Hill Crest Funeral Home, Haughton. Skaggs, Helen 86, of Bossier City, died Wednesday services at 10 a.m. Monday at Hill Crest Funeral Home, Haughton; burial in Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery, Haughton. Caddo Parish Barnes, Adalene Belton Barnes, 98, of Shreveport, died Tuesday; services at 11 a.m.

today at Trinity Baptist Church, Shreveport; burial in Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, Shreveport; arrangements by Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, Shreveport. Burnett, Ava Chandler, 91, of Shreveport, died Thursday; services at 1 p.m. Monday at Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport; interment In Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport. Forche, Mary Jane Haygood, 91, of Shreveport, died Thursday; services at 11 a.m. Monday at Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport; interment in Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport.

Johnson, Willie 81, of Shreveport, died March services at noon today at J.S. Williams Funeral Home Shreveport; burial in Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, Shreveport. Mathls, Cheryl, 53, of Shreveport, died Monday; services at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Church, Springhill; burial in Old Sarepta Cemetery, Sarepta. McCray, Norma 61, of Shreveport, died March services at 1 p.m..