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Eulis E. Montpelier
Funeral services for Mr. Eulis E. Montpelier, 84, of Harrisonburg, LA were held
at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
with Bro. Todd Tucker, Bro. David Poole, and Bro. Kevin Green officiating.
Interment followed at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral
Home in Jonesville.
Mr. Montpelier was born October 29, 1925 in Jonesville, LA and passed away
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was a
resident of Harrisonburg, a plumber, and a charter member of 57 years of the
Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church. He proudly served in the Navy, and was a WWII
veteran. His passion in life was church, family, fishing, and hunting. He was
always there for his famiy, friends, or anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A. D. Montpelier and Annie Madron
Wilson Montpelier; three sons, Louis E. Montpelier, Rev. Elvis M. Montpelier,
and Ronnie L. Montpelier; a brother, Otis Montpelier; and a sister-in-law,
Elsie Montpelier.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Emma Mize Montpelier of Harrisonburg;
five sons, Lionel Montpelier and wife Johnnie of Jonesville, Maurice Montpelier
and wife Joyce of Aimwell, LA, Shelby Montpelier and wife Rita of Amoich, LA,
Rev. Gary Montpelier and wife Rhonda of Amoich, and Marvin Montpelier and wife
Cheryl of Harrisonburg; three daughters, Shannon Mayo and husband Daniel of
Monroe, LA, Jean Jones and husband DeWayne of Jigger, LA, and Sandra Barnett
and Daniel of Gulfport, MS; a brother, LaRue and wife Audrey Montpelier of
Harrisonburg; a sister, LaRado and husband Marion Rutledge of Jonesville; a
sister-in-law, Marie Montpelier; an honorary son, Wayne Reeves of Sicily
Island, LA; and an honorary daughter, Pat Erwin of Iowa, LA.
He was also survived by 25 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were his sons, Lionel Montpelier, Maurice Montpelier, Shelby
Montpelier, Rev. Gary Montpelier, Marvin Montpelier, and Wayne Reeves.
His grandsons served as honorary pallbearers.
Henry Clay “H.C.” Book
Funeral services for Mr. Henry Clay "H.C." Book Jr., 82, of Jonesville, LA were
held at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville, on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 2:00
p.m. with Rev. Lloyd Trisler and Rev. Jack Knapp officiating. Interment
followed at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral
Home in Jonesville.
Mr. Book was born October 28, 1927 in Larto, LA and passed away Thursday,
December 31, 2009 at The Columns Nursing Home in Jonesville. He was a resident
of Jonesville and a member of the Pentecostal Faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay Book, Sr. and Lovina Wiley
Book; and three brothers, Leroy Book, Silas Book and Carey Book.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Altha Faye Book of Natchez, MS; a
daughter, Freida Eggleston and her husband Jim of Natchez; a grandson, Jamie
Eggleston of Natchez; two brothers, Nap Book and his wife Martha of Jonesville
and Houston Book and his wife Aquilla of Jonesville; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
A special thanks to the Columns Nursing Home and Guardian Hospice.
Pallbearers were Roy Ray Book, Melvin Book, Randy Book, Freddie Book, Rickey
Book, Carey Dean Book, Cloyce Book, Petey Book, and Nap Book, Jr.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.youngsfh.com.
Leroy Edmond Paul
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Edmond Paul, 86 ,of Monterey, LA were held at Eva
Church of God on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Simms
and Rev. Lloyd Trisler officiating. Interment followed at Pala Alto Cemetery,
Mayna, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday
Mr. Paul was born September 27, 1923 in Mayna. He went to his heavely home
Thursday, December 31, 2009 . He was a resident of Monterey, retired from Brown
Bro. Feed
& Seed in Jonesville after 28 years of service, and a member of the Mayna Church
of God and Eva Church of God. He proudly served his country during WWII in the
United States Army .
He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar D. Paul; his mother, Verlie
Evaline Tri
sler Paul; his wife, Ola McGee Paul; his stepfather, Silton P. Morace; and a
stepson, Don A. Nichols.
Survivors include a son, James Lee Paul and his wife Cindy of Monterey; a
daughter, Phyllis P. Beach and her husband Roy of Natchez, MS; two
stepdaughters, Mary Moreland of Monterey and Dolores Young and her husband Joe
of Monterey; two grandsons, Phillip Paul and his wife Susan of Monroe, LA and
Justin Paul of Monterey; a great granddaughter, Maranda Paul of Monroe; a
sister, Dave Ryder of Deville, LA; and 10 step-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Alfred Gemar, Jr., Willis "DaDa" Trisler, David Paul, Walter
Trisler, J.W. Ryder and Richard Young.
Honorary pallbearers were Rodney Calhoun, Kenneth Hedricks, James Young, Joel
Young, David Moreland, Kenneth Moreland, Don Nichols and Justin Nichols.
In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made in the Memory of Leroy Paul, Humane
Society Natchez Adams County 392 Liberty Rd. Natchez, MS. 39120 or St. Jude
Children's Hospital.
Sofia Carmen Calderon
Funeral services for infant Sofia Carmen Calderon, of Alexandria, LA were held at Larto Apostolic Church, on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Clay Hutto officiating. Interment followed at Nichols Cemetery, Larto under the direction of Young's
Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Sofia was born and passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at St. Frances Cabrini
Hospital in
Alexandria.
She was preceded in death by her great grandfather, Juan Calderon; paternal
great grandparents, Francisco and Gabriela Gomez;maternal great grandparents,
Andrew and Roeana Sanders; maternal great grandfather, Amos Reynolds; and
an aunt, Andrea Reynolds.
Survivors include her father, Oscar Calderon of Alexandria; her mother, Sarah
Jane Calderon of Alexandria; a sister, Liliana Rowena Calderon of Alexandria;
maternal grandmother, Becky Reynolds of Alexandria; maternal grandfather, Ben
and Venessa Reynolds of West Monroe, LA; paternal grandmother, Loreley Gomez of
California; paternal grandfather, Pedro Calderon of California; paternal great
grandmother, Carmen Calderon of Colombia; maternal great grandparents, Lynn and
Donnie Carlton of Larto; aunt, Leah and her son Cayden "Bubbie" Reynolds of
Alexandria; aunt, Christina and her daughter Leilany Calderon of California;
uncle, Diego and his son Andrew and daughter Caillin Calderon of California.
The Pallbearers were Darrin Sanders, Scott Gaspard, Cayden Reynolds, Wayne
Sanders, Roy Book, Chris Valentine, Eric Dollar, Stanley Hebert, Dr. Robert
Levy, John Stigall, J.S. Fairbanks, Rev. Greg Heidner, Anthony Gutierrez,
Michael Shebelski, Johnny Deville and Dr. Lacy Shaw.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com
Charles Eugene Edwards
Charles Eugene Edwards, age 83, of Jonesville, La., passed away Monday, January 4, 2010, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, La. Mr. Edwards was employed by State Farm Insurance for 43 years.
He was born to the union of Coy Stevenson Edwards and Florence Elizabeth (Chapman) Edwards on February 18, 1926 in Jonesville,
Louisiana.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife Joe Ann (Buswell) Edwards; daughter, Karen (Edwards) Allbritton & husband John Wayne and their children, Wesley & wife Becky, Benjamin, & Joseph of Harrisonburg, La; Son, Gene Edwards & wife Maura and their children Aimee Carnahan, Jessica, Charlea and Addison of
Jonesville, La; three sisters, Thelma Cowart, Dicie Davis, Doris Edwards all of
Jonesville, La.; one brother, Coy S. Edwards, Jr. of Alexandria, La.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brother –in-laws, Marion Davis and Allen Cowart.
The funeral service was held at First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg at 11:00 AM
Wednesday, January
6, 2010 , Rev. Ralph Webber & Rev. Thomy Green officiating. He was laid to rest in the Harrisonburg Cemetery in Harrisonburg, La. following
the service under the directions of Kinner
& Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.
Pallbearers were Steve Davis, Mike Davis, Kirk Thompson, Ron Smith, Wesley
Allbritton, Benjamin Allbritton, Joseph Edwards, and Ronnie Williams.
Honorary Pallbearers were Mens Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church of
Harrisonburg and State Farm Agents.
Condolences may be placed on the website at southernfuneralhome.com or email
kinner@centurytel.net
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