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- August 5, 2004 --
Tolar
George Tolar, 87
Funeral services were held for George H. Tolar of North Richland Hills, Texas , at 10 a.m. July 26 at Hampton Road Baptist Church in DeSoto, Texas with Dr. Jerry Raines officiating.
Burial followed in the Jonesboro Cemetery
at 6 p.m. with Reverend Malcom Self officiating.
He was born September 18, 1916 in Jackson Parish L.A. Mr. Tolar is preceded in death by his parents William H and Bess Tolar; brothers: W.H Jr. and Stovall Tolar.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Beatrice Carter Tolar; son George R. Tolar and wife Charlene; daughters: Sandra Tolar Collins; Jana Tolar Liles and husband Randell. Grandchildren: Todd Tolar and wife Kelly; Bryan Tolar and wife Keri; Misty Collins; Justin Liles and wife Raluca; Kimberly Liles Mayfield and husband Ben. Great Grandchildren: Kendall and Will Tolar. Brothers: John Alfred, Edward Thomas and Dan; Sister: Tillie Caileff.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home
- July 22, 2004 --
Caraway
Charles Caraway, 72
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Charles R. Caraway, 72, of Overland Park, Kansas Passed away on July 13, 2004, at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. Funeral Services were held July 19, 2004 at St. Thomas The Apostle in Overland Park, with burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society/Pancreatic Research.
Charles is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a BS in Education and he obtained his Masters of Education from Northwestern Louisiana University.
Charles was born in Jonesboro on Feb. 21, 1932 to George and Winnie Caraway. After a decorated, 25-year career in the U.S. Air Force, he and Carol settled in Overland Park in 1985. Charles’ career in the U.S. Air Force was spent in the Strategic Air Command, where he served as a Missile Launch Officer, Operations Officer, Squadron Commander, Battle Staff Commander on the SAC Airborne Command Post “LookingGlass” and Deputy Base Commander. He was decorated with several medals including United States Meritorious Service Award, AF Commendation Medal, Outstanding Unit Award and a National Defense Service Medal. Charles also attended the United States Air War College in 1976.Charles was a lifetime member of the Military Officers Association of America and was a longtime member of both the Strategic Air Command Airborne Command Control Association and the Offutt Air Force Base Officers Club.
Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Caraway; daughter Suzanne Leland and her family, Megan and Tyler Hatcher, Brycen Rogers, Kellen Leland, Sidney Leland, great-grandson Brock Hatcher, all from the Knoxville, Tenn. area; son Brian and Megan Caraway and their children, Molly, Caitlin and Shannon from Burnsville Minn.; nephew Keith Hetrick of Shreveport.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents George and Winnie Caraway, Faye Caraway, stepmother, and brother Johnny Caraway.
Charles was a very special husband, father, grandfather and dear friend to many and will be greatly missed. His love for gardening, boating, fishing and sense of humor will live with us for the years to come.
Arrangements were made by D. W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel.
Paid obituary
Gaines
Carolyn Gaines, 66
Funeral services for Carolyn Faye Gaines, 66, of Hodge were held July 17 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Michael Whitman and Perry Lassiter officiating. Burial followed in the Antioch Cemetery.
Mrs. Gaines died July 15 at Lincoln General Hospital.
Born Feb. 25, 1938 in Shreveport, she was a retired dietary worker for Jackson Parish Hospital.
She is survived by one daughter, Angelita Lyttice “Tyee” Davis of Quitman; sons, Timothy Eugene Gaines and wife Elizabeth Ann of Monroe and Kirk Kent Gaines and wife Lisa of Jonesboro; brothers, Roy Whitman and wife Lynette of Jonesboro, Bruce Whitman and wife Ann of Jonesboro and Roger Whitman of Hodge; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Casey Davis, Kyle Davis, David Lamay, Darren Whitman, Michael Whitman and Stacey Whitman.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Shows
Burness Shows, 81
Burness V. Shows, 81, of Plant City, Fla. passed way June 20. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie E. and Julia Watts Shows of Weston and a brother, Hulon R. Shows. He is survived by his wife, Wynell Shows; two sons, Kenneth A. Shows and wife, Shuan, and Daniel V. Shows and wife, Janet; a sister, Murl Shows Ruddick; a brother, Everette W. Shows and wife, Leola; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Shows was the previous owner of Burnies Auto Service in Tampa and was a veteran of World War II with the US Air Force. Funeral services were held June 23 in Tampa, Fla. at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, with interment following in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Paid obituary
- July 15, 2004 --
Carmichael
Bertha Carmichael, 58
Services for Mrs. Bertha Elaine Carmichael, age 58 of Jonesboro were held June 26 at Southern Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jesse Henderson officiating. interment was in Union Cemetery, near Arcadia, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Mrs. Carmichael died Monday, June 22, 2004 at Jackson Parish Hospital following a brief illness.Her parents, Walter R. and Bertha Baston Causey; sister, Neomia J. Buckelew; brothers, Marvin Ray Prine and Charles Lee (Big Boy) Prine preceded Mrs. Carmichael in death.
Mrs. Carmichael is survived by daughter, Cindy Charmaine Starnes and husband Steve of Newport, N.C.; sons, Marvin Lane Carmichael of Bluffton, S.C. and James Shackleford Carmichael III of Jonesboro; sisters, Bessie Lula Qualls of Jonesboro and Lindell Madge Knotts of Spokane, Wash.; brother, James (Punk) Causey of Ringgold; aunt, Aline Causey Dye of Jonesboro; grandchildren, John Maxwell Jr., Heath Clifton, Tiffany Carmichael, Dustin Carmichael and Heather Carmichael; many other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were Ben Clifton, Ricky Allan, Robert Austin, Dustin Carmichael, John Maxwell Jr., Heath Clifton, Olen Clifton and John Maxwell Sr.
Paid obituary
Walsworth
Mildred Walsworth, 92
Funeral services for Mildred Downs Walsworth, 92, of Jonesboro were held June 4 at the Eros Methodist Church with the Revs. Cage McLemore and Elvin Wheelis officiating. Burial followed in the Salem Cemetery
in Eros.
Mrs. Walsworth died June 2 at the Jackson Parish Hospital following a brief illness.
Her parents, Warren and Ada Downs; husband, Johnny T. Walsworth; sisters, Lena D. Wheelis and brother, Woodrow Downs, preceded her in death.
She is survived by a sister, Helen Yeager and husband Keith of West Monroe; sister-in-law, Juel Chappell and husband Bill of Farmerville; nephews, Elvin Wheelis, Dale Wheelis, Robert Downs, Hollis Downs, Dewayne Yeager; nieces, Maxine Warren, Jane Watts, Charlotte Wheelis; and many other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were Dale Wheelis, Mike Wheelis, Eric Yeager, Adam Yeager, Matthew Robinson and Bill Wheelis.Services were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
- June 24, 2004 --
Davis
Jerry Davis, 59
We pause now to celebrate the life of Brother Jerry Glenn Davis because the might voice of our God has spoken. Jerry, the oldest of the Davis children, was kind, fun-loving and caring to his family and those who knew him.
Because of his easy-going personality, he was affectionately called “Big Daddy” or the “River Coon.”
Born Nov. 22, 1944, to Bessie Davis and the late Gencie Davis of Quitman, Jerry grew up in the St. Rest Community. He joined the St. Rest Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Jerry graduated from Jasper Henderson High School in 1962. He married Sillersten Hall in 1963. To their union two children were born, Connie Bernell and Jerry Jerome.
In 1966, he was drafted into the United States Army and served three years. He served one year in the Vietnam War.
Jerry moved to Los Angeles in 1969. He started working at Armstrong World Industries as an inspector. He was the owner of an Internet business, D&C Merchants, as well. Jerry attended Southwest Junior College in Los Angeles. He lived in Los Angeles for 35 years but came home often to be with family.
Jerry will be missed and fondly remembered by his loving mother, Bessie Davis; children, Connie Fegans of Chatham, Jerry Jerome Davis of Houston, Michelle Britton of Lamarque, Texas , Tyson Hall of Winnfield and Tyrone Davis of Jonesboro, Ga. He leaves four grandchildren, LyQuinta, Jemika, Champaigne and Jazmia. Special memories will be cherished by his sisters, Jessie McNary of Matteson, Ill, Joyce Gambles and husband Larry of Matteson, Bessie Leonard and husband Robert of Pensacola, Fla., Ella Davis of Quitman; and one beloved brother, Gralin Davis and wife Georgette of Winnsboro. Jerry had one sister, Cheryl, to precede him in death. He leaves a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Through the bounds of love, Jerry had one god-sister, Mrs. Gloria Jackson of Long Beach, Calif.
His aunts were special to him. Those remaining are Fannie Leonard, Lizzie Leonard and Pearl Wilson. Because of his special bond with his aunts, he had a unique closeness to all of his cousins.
In California, Jerry attended Christian Unity Baptist Church where the Rev. Willie Davis Jr. served as pastor.
Paid obituary
Futrell
Christopher Futrell, 32
Funeral services for Christopher Micheal Futrell, 32, of Denham Springs were held June 19 at the Gayla Traina Cemetery
with the Rev. Chris Gann officiating.
Mr. Futrell died June 16 at his home.
Born Jan. 9, 1972 in Ruston, he was a plumber’s helper.
He is survived by his father, Aubrey Futrell Jr. and wife Lisa of Brandon, Miss.; mother, Brenda Banard of Dutchtown; and sisters, Amanda Futrell and Stephanie Futrell, both of Walker.
Honorary pallbearers were Randy Mason, Jason Womack, Justin Medaries, Jeremy Mitchell, Damion Shively, Trey McCullin, Patrick Treadway and Kevin Babers.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Lowery
John Lowery, 94
Funeral services for John Henry Lowrey, 94, of North Hodge were held June 10 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stuart Toms officiating. Burial followed in the Sweetwater Cemetery.
Mr. Lowrey died June 8 at his home.
Born Jan. 16, 1910 in Atlanta, La., he was a retired fork truck driver.
He is survived by his wife Jimmie Lee Lowrey of North Hodge; daughter, Murlene Fitzpatrick and husband Leon of Jonesboro; sons, Henry E. “Hank” Lowrey and wife Dorothy of Jonesboro and Walter Lee Lowrey and wife Phyllis of North Hodge; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Will McConathy, Winston Allen, Thurston Allen, Chris Maxwell, Roger Young and Travis Reed.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
