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Obituaries

Patricia Anne Hatch

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Franklin David Kelley, Sr.

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Franklin David Kelley, Sr. was born to William “Bill” Kelley and Zepher Henderson Kelley on July 10, 1933, in Chatham. He became known throughout North Louisiana as Frank Kelley. He had one biological brother, Huey P. Kelley, who preceded him in death. He joined St. Clair Baptist Church at an early age and became a devout member and served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon until his death.

John Frank Herren

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Graveside services for John Frank Herren will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Harmony Chapel Cemetery in

Kristie Michelle Palacios

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A Memorial service for Kristie Michelle Palacios, 40, of Ruston, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston.

Alberta A. ‘Berta’ French

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Funeral services for Alberta A. “Berta” French, 82, of Simsboro, were held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Antioch Methodist Church in Eros. Services were officiated by Bro. Bo Horne. Interment followed in Antioch Cemetery in Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Berta was born on September 21, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama, and passed away on August 5, 2022, in West Monroe. She was a longtime member of and served as secretary of Arcadia United Methodist Church in Arcadia. Berta enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing, and softball. She is survived her husband of 65 years, Norman E., “ Buddy” French of Simsboro; children, Tamara D. Dozier (Kerry) of Grady, Alabama, Norman E. French, Jr. of Brandon, Mississippi, Robert Ray French (Bernadine) of Simsboro; seven grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Sara Ann Baskin Napper

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Sara Ann Baskin Napper, a lifelong resident of Ruston, passed away on August 7, 2022 in Ruston. She was the wife of the late Laurice Dean “Buddy” Napper. Sara Ann was born May 10, 1927, in Ruston to the late Sanders and Gladys Baskin. She had one brother, the late William S. Baskin of Ruston. After attending Ruston High School and Louisiana Tech University, she married Buddy and established their home in Ruston. Sara Ann developed lifelong friendships through being involved in many civic and service organizations.

Robert James ‘Bert’ Richard, Sr.

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Robert James “Bert” Richard, Sr., was born on May 6, 1931, in Church Point, and was the youngest of 10 children. He joined the Lord on August 8, 2022. Bert joined the Air Force and served in the Vietnam and Korean wars. Bert was awarded the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force as a master sergeant in 1974. After retirement he became a bus driver for the Lincoln Parish School District. He also owned and operated Kiddie Kastle Day Care.

Kristie Michelle Palacios

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A memorial service for Kristie Michelle Palacios, age 40, of Ruston will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston. Rev. Dale Oden will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Alberta A. "Berta" French

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Funeral services for Alberta A. “Berta” French, age 82, of Simsboro will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Antioch Methodist Church in Eros. Services will be officiated by Bro. Bo Horne. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

John Larry Branch

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John Larry Branch passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022. Larry was born on August 1, 1948, to John and Myrtle Branch.