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THE TIMES shreveporttimes.com PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2006 33 Viw a week of obituaries online at Shreveporttlmes.com s. gates JuniTalHomt 1339JewcDSt. Shreveport, LA 71101 (318)222-8010 (318) 222-5004 fax i 1 ji 1 'if ,1 A Tfn wnlrt rY? Mrs. Syble Duchesne Evan off Ella Mae Rhea 'Professional Sera'ces: hjjordabk Prices" SERVICES WERE HELD SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2006 MRS. MARIAH TAYLOR 1:30 RM.

Zion Chapel Baptist Church Coushatta, LA Int: St. Mark Cemetery Allen, LA SERVICES WERE HELD MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2006 MRS. ANITA MATHEWS 7:00 RM. Chapel of Heavenly Gates Grambling Memorial Grambling, LA SERVICES FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2006 MRS. DOROTHY M.

JONES 11:00 A.M. Peaceful Rest Baptist Church 8200 St. Vincent Ave. Lincoln Cemetery SERVICES FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2006 MR. LAWRENCE DEAL, SR.

11:00 A.M. Goodwill Bpatist Church 2300 Murphy St Carver Cemetery Open Visitation Friday MR. RAYMOND JOHNSON 11:00 A.M. Lane Chapel CME 1007 Norma Ave. Lincoln Cemetery Family Hour: 6 to 7 RM.

Friday 9 Lane Chapel MR. OTIS WELLS 11:00 A.M. Zion Baptist John H. Wilson Chapel 3038 Hollywood Ave. Carver Cemetery Family Hour: 7 to 8 RM.

Friday HGFH MR. BRANDON SPEED 11:00 A.M. Evergreen MBC 85 10 Range Lane Int. Lake Bethlehem Cemetery Family Hour: 6 to 7 RM. Friday Evergreen MBC MR.

GABRIEL DAVENPORT 1:00 RM. Zion Baptist John H. Wilson 3038 Hollywood Ave. Lincoln Cemetery Open Visitation Friday MRS. MARY E.

SMITH 1:00 RM. Mt. Canaan Baptist Church 1666 Alston Zion Rest Cemetery Open Visitation Friday In State Saturday 1 1 :00 AM. to 1:00 RM. MR.

ALVIN CLARK 1:00 RM. Chapel of HGFH Zion Rest Cemetery Family Hour: 8 to 9 RM. Fnday HGFH MRS. CARRIE FREEMAN 2:30 RM. Chapel of Heavenly Gates Old Mary Magdelene Cemetery Harmon, LA Family Hour: 6 to 7 RM.

Fnday HGFH Sister Mary Ellis Smith SHREVEPORT, LA Services for Sister Mary Ellis Smith, 91, will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Canaan Baptist Church-Pastor Harry Blake, Officiant. Sorority rites will be held on Friday, 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

at the Heavenly Gates Funeral Home and the body will lie in state on Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Sis.

Smith was born to the late Archie Ellis and Florence Lee Ellis in Sicily Island, Louisiana. She graduated from Franklin Parish Training School, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with a second grade teacher's certificate. She further matriculated at Southern University and Grambling College, receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree. Further study was done at Louisiana State University and the Technical Institute in Monterey, Mexico. She received her Masters Degree from Prairie View College.

Her Practical Nursing Training was earned from the Grady Nursing School in Atlanta, Georgia. Sister Smith was the first African American from her hometown of Sicily Island, Louisiana to become an educator. She was a public school teacher in the Caddo Parish System for 26 years. She helped to open up the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital to African Americans in Shreveport assisting doctors such as Dr. N.L.

Lacy, Dr. Samples, Dr. Wallace Brown, Dr. John Cobbs, Dr. J.C.

Brierre, Dr. Mel-vin Jarrett, and many others. She assisted in the delivery of the first African American born in the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was also the Area Manager for Field Enterprise Education (World Book) and assisted in placing these encyclopedias in the homes of many under privilege children, especially in the Cooper Road neighborhood by paying the first payment. Sister Smith has been a member of the Mt.

Canaan Baptist Church family since April 1949 where she faithfully served in the senior choir member, deaconess board, pastor's aid president, building committee member for the Family Life Center, children's ministry, Church Historian, and Mt. Canaan's first Christian Education Director. She was a major donor in 1980 for the present worship facility. Although these are only a fraction of her contributions to the Mt. Canaan Family, her most cherished memory was being chairman of the pulpit committee 40 years ago, to elect present pastor, Harry Blake.

Sister Smith was a life member of Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc. Sorority where she served faithfully in many leading positions nationally, regionally, and locally for over 45 years. Other affiliations are: National Council of Negro Women, United College Fund, National Advancement of Colored People, YWCA, Cancer Society, Red River Revel volunteer, Sickle Cell Organization, Security National Bank Board of Directors. She is predeceased by her parents and one step son Eddie Lee Smith. Cherishing her memory: loving husband of 63 years Deacon Edinburg Smith; two children Jacqueline Anna Smith Bradley of St.

Louis, Missouri and William Edinburg Smith of Shreveport; one brother Deacon Joel Ellis of Shreveport; one sister Margaret Crowley of St. Louis, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends. Heavenly Gates Funeral Home 222-8010 Deacon Curtis Evans SHREVEPORT. LA Funeral services for Deacon Curtis Evans will be held Saturday, April 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 5823 Ledbetter Street.

Family hour will be Friday, April 14th from p.m. at Greater Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1500 Gngsby Street. Deacon Evans was a member of the 1957 class of Booker T. Washington High School. He retired from Pennzoil Refinery Company.

His wife, Milewease S. Evans, survives him along with daughter, Jennifer and sons, Kenneth (Kim) and Curtis. His grandchildren include: Keiau-na, Kalvin, KaVonte' and Chelsey, all of Shreveport. "TVinnfifld Funeral 1 1 0 in 0 "Became We Care HuDvKood Mrrwrport, L4 71 W4 SERVICES TO BE HELD FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2006 MR. CLIM MCFAN, SR.

1 2:00 Noon Union Mission Baptist Church (5S55 Grantham St.) Interment: Church Cemetery Family Hour: Thursday. 6-7 p.m. Chapel of Winnfield MR. NATHAN RHODES 1 2:00 Noon Interment: Lake Bethlehem Cemetery Family Hour: Thursday. 6-7 p.m.

Chapel of Winnfield SERVICES TO BE HELD SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2006 5 GRAVESIDE SERVICE MR. MORRIS L. GIPSON A 9:00 A.M. 3 St. Joseph Cemetery 2IOO Texas Ave.) j5 Open Visitations MR.

EASTER M. ROGERS 11 .00 A.M. A Chapel of Winnfield a Interment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery i Family Hour: Friday, b-i p.m. Chapel of Winnfield MS. BRANDI N.

HARRIS BKA "NIKKI" 1 1:00 A.M. Morning Star Baptist Church 15340 Jewellal Memorial Cemetery Family Hour it: Friday. 7-8 p.m. Chapel of Winnfield 1 MR. CURTIS EVANS 1 :00 P.M.

Calvary Baptist Church (5823 Ledbetter St. I Interment: Centuries Cemetery 4 ioiiiiij i i rd Greater Pleasant Grove Baptist Church J3 (1500 OrigsDy it.) i MR. ALBERT EARL BROWN V. 1.00 RM. J3 A Chapel of Winnfield Slnterment: Lincoln Memorial CemeterylJ A Family Hour: Friday.

7-8 p.m. i Chapel of Winnfield MRS. LOTTIE THEUS 2:00 P.M. Evergreen Baptist Church 804 Allen Ave.) Interment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Chapel of Winnfield MR. WALTER B.

DAVIS 3:00 RM. Chapel of Winnfield Interment: Union Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery (Waskom, TX Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. Chapel of Winnfield Ms, Lsverne Smith Gen, Manner Lawrence Deal, Sr. SHREVEPORT, LA Funeral services for Lawrence Deal, 84, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Goodwill B.C.

Officiating will be Rev. I.E. Smith, Pastor. Interment will follow at Carver Cemetery. There will be open visitation at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home.

Mr. Deal passed away April 10, 2006 in Shreveport, LA after a short illness. He was born in Cheneyville, LA and was a retired Cement Mason. He is survived by his sons: Lawrence and Alvin of Las Vegas, NV; daughters: Barbara, Loretta, Lorraine (of Atlanta, GA) and Linda; one sister, three brothers and a host of grandchildren. Heavenly Gates Funeral Home 222-8010 BARBARA FAY WHITE 41440-1071504 Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 30:5 You live on in our hearts each and every day. Love, Brook, Peyton, Clay, Casey, Chandler, Camryn, Brock, and Janet Qatzs funeral tio me (318)222-8010 (318) 222-5004 fax 'Professional Services: Prices" Your Florist For All Occasions Th power of fresh tower 1 Open Daily 9-6 318.797.9585 ELDERLY LAW WILLSSUCCESSION John E. Settle, Jr. Attorney at Law (318) 742-5513 isettlel aol.com Benevolent FUNERAL HOME INC. 1624 Milam St.

Shreveport, LA 221-1627 SERVICES SERVICES FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2006 MRS. LENA M. THOMAS 11:00 A.M. St. Rest Boptist Church IMmden.

LA) Sheppdrd Street Cemetery IMmden, LA) Family Hour: Friday RM. MRS. IDA MAE TAYLOR 1 1:00 A.M. Chapel Benevolent Funeral Home Lake Zion Cemetery IBelcher, LA) Family Hour: Friday RM. MRS.

EMMA R. WESTON 12:00 Noon New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church irallulah, LA St. John Mound Project Cemetery ITallulah, LA) MR, JOE NELSON COLEMAN 1:00 RM. Chapel Benevolent Funeral Home Lincoln Cemetery Family Hour: Friday RM. SERVICES FOR MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006 MR.

L. C. GRIGSBY 11:00 A.M. Mt. Calm Baptist Church Minden, LA Mt.

Pisgah C.M.E. Cemetery Homer, LA) Family Hour: Saturday RM. HueyL. Taylor, President BOSSIER CITY, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Syble Duchesne Evanoff will be held in the chapel of Boone Funeral Home, Saturday, April 15, 2006, at 9:30 AM, with Father Darek Paw-lowski of St.

Jude's Catholic Church officiating. Graveside services will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Boone Funeral Home Friday evening from 5-7 PM. Mrs. Evanoff passed away April 12, 2006, after a lengthy illness.

She was born on July 19, 1929, in Alto, LA. Mrs. Evanoff was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Bossier City. Her hobbies were gardening and photography.

She was a gifted stenographer and medical transcriptionist. Her parents and ten siblings preceded her in death. Surviving her is her loving husband of 55 years George Evanoff; daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie Evanoff Abrahm and Billy of Ruston, Diane Evanoff Germain and John of Seattle, WA; son George Evanoff, Jr. of Seattle, WA; sisters: Verniece Horton of West Monroe, Mackie Fitch of Monroe, Betty Thompson of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren: Shelley Abrahm Cooper, Lind-sey Abrahm Clark, Erin Evanoff, Kris-ten Germain, Ryan Evanoff, Matt Abrahm, Jill Germain; sisters-in-law: Hazel Dean Duchesne of West Monroe, Eloise Duchesne of Bossier City, and many friends. Pallbearers will be Charles Ladd Abrahm, Matt Abrahm, Gary Breland, Bobbie Clark, Jere' Cooper, and George Fruge.

The family suggests that donations be made in memory of Mrs. Evanoff to St. Jude's Catholic Church, 3800 Viking Bossier City, LA 71 1 1 1 The family would also like to express their sincere appreciation to the Garden Court Nursing Center for their care and concern over the past few years. Please join tho family in sharing memories of her online at www.boonefh.com Boone Funeral Home Bossier Chapel, 742-5361 Brandi Nikki" Harris SHREVEPORT, LA Funeral services for Brandi Nikki" Harris, 27, will be held 1 1 :00 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Morning Star Baptist Church.

Officiating will be Rev. Tommie Del Harris (father). Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

at Winnfield Chapol. Brandi (Nikki) passed away after a lengthy illness. She was born March 12, 1979 in Shreveport, LA. Brandi was preceded in death by her grandparents, Annie Lee Harris, Dud and Nora Harris, Sr. and Bob Jenkins.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her mother, Loretta Jackson; stepfather, Melvin Jackson; father, Tommie D. Harris; stepmother, Beverlyn Harris; brother, Michael LaBlair Harris, sister, Robin Taylor; nephews: Michael LaBlair, Jr. and JaMichael LaBlair Thomas; niece, Ra'Daisha Taylor; Godbrothers: Xavier Butler, Johnnie Campbell; Godsisters: Britany, Taylor and Ashley Dixson, MaKayla Bendaw; grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Mack Dennis and Sallie Jenkins; Godparents: JoAnn Moore and Rev.

and Mrs. Alvin Kimble; special aunt, Jessie Allen; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Rose Neath' FLOWED SHOP Howem for all occasions. Open 7 days a week and holidays! 687-2200 (888) 687-2200 J. S.

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W. Stewart Rhea) SHREVEPORT, LA Ella Mae Colmer Rhea died on Thursday, April 13, 2006. She was born in Hatties-burg, Mississippi, and celebrated her 100th birthday on April 27, 2005. She married W. Stewart Rhea in 1927.

Mr. Rhea died in 1974. The Rheas never had any children, but were treated by their numerous nieces and nephews as loving parents. Mrs. Rhea was a longtime active member of First United Methodist Church.

She had lived at The Glen for many happy years. Mrs. Rhea had been a member of several organizations, including sewing clubs and book clubs. She loved the attention she got from her "family" at The Glen and The Gleaners at her church. Mrs.

Rhea is survived by a special sister-in-law, Pauline K. Colmer, and many nieces and nephews, including, Mary Elizabeth and Hubert Owen, Andrea and Jim Boyles, Marvin "Buddy" and Pat Colmer, Eloise and Willie Lout, Charles and Dorothy Rhea, Jeannette Cole Mater, Stewart Gilbert, Nan Gilbert, Stewart Grant and Jenni Williams, Robert Barrett and Debbie Williams, Priscilla Dansby and Michael Schneider, Andrew and Pearl Cole, Andrew William and Patty Cole, Marshall and Eddie Cole, and James Joseph and Lavonne Cole. The Rhea extended family wish to express special thanks to Shelly Wallace, Katie Simpson, and Dr. Alan Borne. A memorial service will be held at the auditorium at The Glen at noon on Saturday, April 15.

OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET 318-865-8426 Mr. Raymond K. Johnson SHREVEPORT, LA Funeral services for Mr. Raymond K. Johnson, 61 will be held 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Lane Chapel C.M.E., 1007 Norma St. Rev. David Hoey, Pastor. Rev. Clyde T.

Smith, Eulogist will officiate. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park. Family hour will be Friday from 6-7 p.m. at Lane Chapel C.M.E. Mr.

Johnson passed away April 9, 2006 at Christus Schumpert Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by two sons: Kenneth Johnson (Madelyn), Raymond Lamar Johnson; two daughters: Jacqueline Moore (Terry), Tara Kaye Johnson; five sisters, five brothers, ten grandchildren, ton great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. Heavenly Gates Funeral Home 222-8010 GOODgiSAlvlARnAN FUNERAL HOME "Mmiiitf 'fftli uu tfy'i'tj" 2200 Laurel St. Shreveport, La. 221-7337 Service, "pax SatwuUuf.

Afnd t5. 2006 MR. PERCY LEE ROBERSON Chapel Lincoln Cemetery Family Hour: 6:00 RM. to 7.00 PM. Friday! Chapel of Good Samaritan Funeral Home INFANT SHAVOSKfl DEJON SMITH, JR.

1.00 P.M. Graveside Service Centuries Cemetery MR. CLARENCE HAMPTON, JR. 1:00 RM. Caddo Heights Baptist Church 1 730 Rosary Lane St.

Abraham Cemetery Gayles, LA Family Hour: 7.00 PM. to 8:00 PM. Friday Chapel of Good Samaritan Funeral Home Setvicci. "pa Afitd 20, 2006 INFANT JAYMEN JAVON JONES 12:00 Noon Graveside Services Lake Bethlehem Cemetery PENDING MR. EURA LEWIS A I SJ rfutls 3'" fcjF Collier E.

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Graveside services celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Forest Park West Cemetery, Meriwether Road. Officiating will be Reverend Tbone Fon-tenot. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2006 at Rose-Neath's Southside Funeral Home. Mr.

Brown is survived by his wife, Genell Dearmond Brown; his son Robert Brown and wife, Beverly; his daughter, Donna Rena Henley and husband, Bobby; his sister, Nelda Addison; his brother, Jimmy Henry; and his grandchildren, Bobby Henley, Jason Henley, Amanda Brown and Chelsea Brown. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 687-1256 AIR TECH AIR CONDITIONING, INC. 1 Call Kevin 747-1 888 JlYORKll Weekend Obituaries, Card of Thanks En Memorials Weekend Hours 3 P.M. until 5 P.M. (By Telephone Only) 318-459-34G7.