FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 OBITUARIES shreveporttimes.com THE TIMES SHREVEPORT, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Legerta Gray Osborn, 85, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Oak Hill Baptist Church, 7982 Jefferson Paige Road, with Pastor Elliott Rollins, officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Open visitation will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM at Good Samaritan Funeral Home, 2200 Laurel Street. Legerta was born on December 10, 1926 in Shreveport to the late Richard and Rosie Dawson Gray.
She passed away on April 17, 2012. She was employed as a cook for over 20 years by the Caddo Parish School System. She retired from North Highlands Elementary School in 1988. Legerta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dotson Osborn and sister, Recie Harper. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Carol Session Lewis, son-in-law, Leonard T.
Lewis, Jr. and grandsons, Christopher Osborn Lewis and Richard Anthony Lewis (Donna), all of Queens, New York. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of Pierremont Healthcare Center and LifePath Hospice Care Services. Good Samaritan Funeral Home (318) 221-7337 Mrs.
Legerta Gray Osborn Tommy Joe Scott Tommy Joe Scott, 64, of Coushatta, LA will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sammie Giddens ciating. Interment will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 P.M.
until 9 P.M. Friday, April 27,2012 at the funeral home. Mr. Scott was born April 30, 1947 in Shreveport, LA and passed away suddenly on April 24, 2012. Tommy graduated from Fair Park High and went on to serve in the U.S.
Navy for four years during Vietnam. He spent the majority of his career with Southland Corporation in management. Recently retired, he enjoyed spending time with his many grandchildren and family. He was preceded in death by his father, Cole Scott; mother, Mattie Mae Giddings; and wife, Ethel Louisie Scott. Mr.
Scott is survived by daughters, Trish Wilkenson, Renee Scott, and Tommie Louise Sanders; sister, Liz and husband, Lane; niece, Regina; nine grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loving father, brother, and friend will never be forgotten. Pallbearers will be Tracy Scott, Jason Crist, Danny Ray, Roy Page, Jackie Page, and Walter Scott, Jr. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home, P.O. Box 331, Coushatta, LA 71019.
Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Coushatta, LA 318-932-4362 William Bret Driver August 26, 1958 April 22, 2012 William Bret Driver passed away Sunday, April 22, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his father, Joe E. Driver of Dallas, 3 brothers James Norton of McKinney, TX, Larry Driver of Dallas, and Michael Norton of Shreveport; 2 sisters, Linda M. Brewer of Dallas, TX and Charlotte Driver Urie of Shreveport, and 6 nieces and nephews. Mr.
Driver is preceded in death by his mother, Paula E. Feazell and one sister, P.J.Moore. Bret was born in Dallas but spent his formative years in Shreveport. Immediately after graduating from Fair Park High School he began his life-long career in the florist business with his first shop in Shreveport and subsequent businesses in Dallas and Beverly Hills. Bret leaves a host of good friends and wonderful memories.
His talent and his friendship will be sorely missed. A memorial will be held Saturday, April 28,2012, 10:00 A.M. at Scopena Plantation, 176 Scopena Circle, Bossier City. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348 Ginette Jean Morrison HAUGHTON, LA Graveside services for Ginette Jean Morrison will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Park on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm, prior to the service. Ginette was born on November 5, 1921 and passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Morrison. She had a love for her garden and was a wonderful cook. Ginette is survived by daughPipes and husband Mike, sons, Bob Morrison and John Morrison.
She will be loved and missed by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bossier City Animal Control, 3217 Old Shed Rd. Bossier City, LA 71111 A special thanks to Bob for his everyday loving care Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home 318-949-9415 Sondra McCrary Clark RUSTON, LA Funeral services for Sondra McCrary Clark will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 am at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reverend David Hastings. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Sondra McCrary Clark was born on January 20, 1947 in Kilgore, Texas. She died on April 21, 2012 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 45 years, Layne Andrew Clark, her sons, Layne Andrew Clark, Jr. and Cullen McCrary Clark; her daughters-in-law, Lisa Porter Clark and Katie Best Clark; her grandchildren, Layne Andrew Clark III, Chloe Elizabeth Clark, Cullen McCrary Clark, Jr. and Anna Kate Clark; her brother, Jerry McCrary and wife, Donna; and her sister, Charlotte McCrary Riddell and husband, Tom.
Sondra also leaves her special friends, the Ya-Ya's. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Eugene McCrary. Sondra graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism.
She lived in Ruston all of her adult life and adored the town, the surrounding area and the many friends she made throughout the years. Sondra was an avid reader all of her life. She also enjoyed movies, crossword puzzles, needlework, entertaining and baking. Her and friends reveled in her wonderful cookies, candies, cakes and breads. Sondra also loved to travel and visited 47 states and Europe with her sister-in-law and dear friends.
Her greatest joys on this earth were her relationships with others. She was a cherished daughter and wife, a devoted mother, a loving sister, a doting grandmother and a loyal friend. Sondra was an active Christian who sought to serve God in all endeavors. As a breast cancer survivor, she worked tirelessly for the American Cancer Society and assisted others in their personal battles against cancer. Charitable work was always a priority.
She supported many charities including DART, the Methodist Children's Home and Easter Seals. She and I her husband also supported many local and international Christian missions. Her love of baking grew into a ministry of its own. After so many did so much for her when she was fighting cancer, she was determined to give something back. After her recovery, she began baking loaves of banana bread for all the people she visited.
Her "Banana Bread Ministry" touched many, bringing love and encouragement to those who were sick, lonely or grieving. Pallbearers will be F. J. Armond, Clark Canterbury, Bobbie Clark, Wes Clark, Hollis Downs, Jerry Houston, and Jeremy Tate. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston on Friday April 27, 2012 from 5 until 7 pm.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests that charitable donations be made to the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, Louisiana (318) 255-2832 Roxie L. Mills DINWIDDIE, VA Roxie L. Mills, 69, passed away April 21, 2012 at Dinwiddie Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 29, 1943 in East Point, Louisiana to Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Sr. and Reversa Mills. Roxie graduated from Springville School in Coushatta, LA and she worked 35 years at Christus Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport, LA. Roxie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Booker Johnny, George, Joe Louis, Henry Joseph and Climon.
Left to cherish her loving memory her daughter Marciel Love (James) of Petersburg, VA and son Martin Mills of Washington, DC; four loving grandchildren, Kelly Mills, Sr. of Ettrick, VA, RoCarlos Mills of Petersburg, VA, Dominicke Mills of Hopewell, VA and Jolisa Sheets (Eugene) of Tiffin, OH; four great grandchildren, JaCarlos, LaShay, Tyrone and Kelly Jr. one loving sister, Annie T. Smith of Cocoa Beach, FL; devoted brothers, Robert Mills, Jr. (Gustella) of Lawton, OK, Levert Mills (Betty) of Channelview, TX, Louis Mills (Alvernia) of Grand Prairie, TX and Arthur Mills of East Little Rock, AR and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held at Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. in Coushatta, LA. Rev. Ike Bogan will officate the service.
Burial will follow at the St. Marks cemetery in Ringgold, LA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Horace Barfield SHREVEPORT, LA Horace Barfield, 88, passed away from this earthly home and into eternal rest on April 18, 2012.
Funeral Services for Mr. Barfield will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 from the chapel of the Winnfield Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. The family hour will take place Friday, April 27,2012, p.m. at the Winnfield Funeral Home. Intermet will take place April 30, 2012 at the Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA.
Jack Gordon Ferrell ALTUS, OK Lt. Colonel (Retired) Jack Gordon Ferrell, devoted husband, father, and friend to many, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the age of 90. He was surrounded by his daughter and son in law in their home in Altus, Oklahoma. He was born June 29, 1921, to Margaret Donnelly Ferrell and Harry Ferrell in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Phillips High School where he was a stand out athlete in both baseball and football.
When he was sixteen years old, he was awarded athletic scholarships in both sports to Alabama Polytechnic Institute, which later became Auburn University, where he graduated in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was drafted to play baseball for the New York Yankees, but was called to serve his country during WWII upon graduation. He married Florence McQueen in 1943 at The Church of the Advent, Birmingham, Alabama, and started his military service which took him to Europe during World War II. He flew numerous missions from England to occupied territories. On one fateful flight his plane received fire over Holland, where he parachuted to safety.
Teenagers rescued him and then hid him on various farms throughout the countryside. The Birmingham News had him listed as "Auburn Gridder-Missing in Action" and he was not heard from for nearly six months. These brave men and women risked their lives for their American allies and were later called the Dutch Association of Pilot Helpers. On returning to Europe in the 1950's, he searched continually for these men, but found they all were using aliases during the war. However, he did come upon a war museum in Essen, Holland, and was surprised to see his flight boots along with his Jack Ferrell.
In 1980 he was reunited with several of these rescuers when they traveled to Louisiana to see him. After the war, Ferrell resided in Birmingham for a time where he worked for Proctor and Gamble and he and his wife started their family. He once again was called to military service, and thus continued his career in the U.S. Air Force until his retirement in 1973. After his military service, he was employed at the Barksdale Federal Credit Union and Bossier Credit Union until his second retirement.
He was a sports fan his whole life and refereed football and baseball throughout the state. He enjoyed his membership with the Old Timers Baseball Association in Shreveport, LA and spending time with his baseball buddies. He was a devoted member of St.George's Episcopal Church where he served as a faithful member and leader in several areas of responsibility including many terms on the Finance Committee and the Vestry. He loved and eagerly participated in their yearly Lenten "soup He was a fixture in the back of the Sanctuary each Sunday morning where he could greet everyone as they entered. Next to his family, his second love was his beloved Auburn University.
He was a life long member of Auburn Alumni Association and was fond of flying his War Eagle flag at every opportunity. He recalled getting paid $10 a month to play both baseball and football and he served as team captain for both squads. He sent his money home to help his mother, as he recalled he really didn't need so much money for himself. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Florence; his brother, Harry Ferrell, Jr; his sister, Margaret Ferrell; his sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Dick McMichael. He is survived by his daughter Barbara Ferrell Tims and husband Terry, Altus, OK; son Pick Ferrell and wife Susan, Ft.
Walton Beach, Florida; son Jack Ferrell Jr, San Antonio, Texas. Seven grandchildren: Taylor Tims Camp and husband Al of Baton Rouge, LA; Evan Tims, Oklahoma City, OK; Trip Ferrell and wife Somi, Atlanta, GA; Connelly Ferrell Reed and husband Chris, New Orleans, LA. Ashley Ferrell Nichols and husband Taiquan; Keely Ferrell Carnahan and husband Charles; Hayley Ferrell Horrell and husband Brian. Great- grandchildren Isabelle Margaret Camp, Baton Rouge, LA; Aoife Reed, New Orleans, LA; Aniyah and Alijah Nichols; and Isaiah and Jonah Carnahan, San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by his long time friend and companion, Sherry Allen of, Shreveport, LA, and his very special little friend MacKenzie Reynolds also of Shreveport, LA.
The family extends their appreciation to his loving caregivers- Judy Stoops, Kelly Maddox, and Marla Collier who cared for him in Oklahoma and who attended to his every need and made every day a special one for him. Visitation for Jack Ferrell will be Wednesday, April 25 at LowellTims Funeral Home, Altus, OK, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Visitation will be at Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City, LA, on Thursday, April 26, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be Friday, April 27, 2012, at 11:00 AM at St. George's Episcopal Church, Bossier City, LA.
Interment will be on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 1:00 at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. Memorials in memory of Jack Ferrell may be made to the Ladies of Circle One, First United Methodist Church, Altus, OK; or St. George's Episcopal Church, Bossier City, LA. We Invite You to Visit Did you know Centuries and Hill Crest Funeral Homes accept all other funeral homes pre-need contracts (arrangements). We also accept Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company Rose-Neath Funeral Home's before-need contracts.
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