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A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she died at 7:28 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 55 and a resident and native of Bayou Sorrel. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Millard Anthony Kelly, Bayou Sorrel; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carla and Fayzollah Ghashghaee, Plaquemine, Vonda and Everette Albarez, Addis, and Stacy and Larry Carline, Bayou Sorrel; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Brenda Carline and Ernest and Terry Carline, all of Bayou Sorrel; six grandchildren, Brittany, Joshua and Jacob Albarez, Chene and Sean Ghashghaee and Cody Carline; step-mother, Geraldine Carline; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her grandson, Adam Henry Carline; parents, Carl L. "Tot" and Bessie Kelly Carline; a sister, Jane Ann Carline; and stepmother, Lily Carline. She was a member of St. Catherine Labour‚ Catholic Church, Bayou Sorrel, and was instrumental in helping the Rev. Mario Termini create Our Lady Queen of Peace Shrine in Bayou Sorrel.
A deputy with the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, he died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center from a gun-shot wound received in the line of duty. He was 61, a resident of Clinton and born in Baskin in Franklin Parish. Visiting was at Plank Road Baptist Church, about four miles south of Clinton, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Bernie Smith, the Rev. Basil Wicker, the Rev. Marvin Rieger and the Rev. Troy Mercer. Committal services at the church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Betty G. Williamson, Clinton; a daughter, Jackie Lee Williamson, Slaughter; a son, Nolan Williamson Jr., Slaughter; a stepdaughter, Angela D. Stokes, St. Gabriel; three stepsons, Johnny W. Hendry, Slaughter, Patrick Hendry, Clinton, and Warren Arndt, Port Allen; eight sisters, Mary Curtis, Austin, Texas, Lanell Jolly, Texas City, Texas, Berniece Blalock, Orlando, Fla., Rena Granata, Ethel, Ruth Hatfield, Winnsboro, Myrtis Shelley, Sherhert, Texas, Lois Sikes, Enterprise, and Frances McCullough, Winnsboro; and grandchildren, Randall W. Williamson and Austin J. Williamson, both of Slaughter, Bart W. Brown, Aaron M. Brown and Bryan A. Brown, all of Tunica, Ariel Nicole Brown, Wakefield, Brittany M. and Leah-Anna R. Stokes, both of Clinton, Johnny W. and Lindsey R. Hendry, Slaughter, Cody A. and Patrick S. Hendry, Clinton, Collin Y. Hendry, Jerry M. Hendry and Matthew Hendry, all of New York, Baily Malabrough and Warren Campbell, both of Baker. Preceded in death by an infant son, Albert Wayne Williamson; a daughter, Carla D. Bennett; parents, Albert W. and Lennie Paralee Dorris Williamson; three brothers, Howard and Robert Williamson and A.W. "Dub" Williamson Jr., who was chief of police of Baskin and a deputy marshall; and two sisters, Helen Walley and Flossie Winstead. Honorary pallbearers are members of Zachary Police Department, Chief Drew Burk, Burney Taylor, Charles Clark, Bill Johnson, Danny Smith, Wick Pierce, members of East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Randy Maglone, members of Clinton Police Department, Chief Eddie Stewart, members of Slaughter Police Department, Chief Charles Zachary, Angelo Reno, Pete Charlet and George Charlet Jr. He attended Plank Road Baptist Church and was a former member of Zachary Police Department and past chief of Norwood Police Department.
A resident and native of Addis, he died at 4 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2000, at his home. He was 21. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at noon Wednes-day, celebrated by the Rev. Phil Spano and the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his parents, Allen and Gloria Comeaux Daniel, Addis; a sister, Rachel Daniel, Addis; two brothers, Matt Daniel and Aaron Daniel, both of Addis; maternal grandfather, Russell J. Comeaux Sr., Addis; paternal grandmother, Pearl Daniel, Addis; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by twin daughters, Mary Kris and Mary Holley Daniel; maternal grandmother, Bernadine Breaux Comeaux; and paternal grandfather, E.H. Daniel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Brusly Wrestling Building Fund, 3419 Live Oak Drive, Brusly LA 70719.
A retired senior drilling supervisor at Mobil Oil Co. with 30 years experience and a resident of Lafayette, he died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Lafayette. He was 59 and a native of Plaquemine. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Joe Camilleri. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Rose Marie Crescionne Cutrer; two daughters, Kimberly Ann Cutrer, Dallas, and Kynly Marie Cutrer, Lafayette; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Nancy Roussell Cutrer, Raceland, and Wayne Jr. and Brandi Cutrer, Lafayette; a sister, Margie Clement, Big Sandy, Texas; two brothers, William C. "Billy" Cutrer and Mike Cutrer, both of Port Allen; and two grandchildren, Bradley and Jackie Cutrer, Raceland. Preceded in death by his parents, Melba Faye and Oscar Cutrer; and a brother, Dickie Cutrer. Pallbearers will be Clyde Neely, Jodie Crouch, Kenny Crouch, Nelson Burton, David Elkins, Bill Snyder, Rick Diddo and Teddy Roberson.
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 74 and a native of St. Francisville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting was at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 2111 North St., from 10 a.m. Friday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by pastor Louis Griffin III. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by his devoted and caring wife, Mary "Della Reese" Sterling; two daughters, Cassandra Antoine, Port Allen, and Tracy Wilson, Baton Rouge; four sons, Bernard Sterling Jr., Durham, N.C., Vernon Sterling, New Orleans, Vernard Sterling and Nathaniel Wilson, both of Baton Rouge; a brother, Volitaire Sterling; two daughters-in-law, five sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, in charge of arrangements.
A former school teacher with 12 years of service at St. Joseph High School, Rayne, she died Friday, March 31, 2000, in Rayne. She was 94 and a native of Cinclare, La . Born in 1905. Visitation was at Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Funeral services were at St. Theresa Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Entombment in St. Joseph Mausoleum. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne P. and Nathan Leger, Rayne; a son, Charles Poimboeuf, Baton Rouge; a stepson, Woodrow Poimboeuf, Raleigh, N.C., ; a sister, Mrs. Virgil Eunice "Nanny" D'Armond, Baton Rouge; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Vivian Daigle, Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Elizabeth L. Ferda, Timothy and Christopher Leger, Lyndsay Marie, Nicolas J., and Bret Charles Leger, John Z. and Joshua N. Poimboeuf; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward; and a step-daughter, Helen Poimboeuf; her father and mother Louis J. (Paw-Paw) and Estelle Collins Daigle, of Port Allen; a sister, Mrs. James W. "Julia" D. Matherne, Port Allen, and two brothers Alvin Daigle, Sr. and John Collins Daigle of Baton Rouge. Donnia was a formation directress for the Lay Carmelites, vice regent for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, a C.C.D. instructor and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She also taught English and French classes at Brusly High School in the 1920's and 1930's. After marriage in 1938 she moved to Rayne, La.
A retired senior drilling supervisor at Mobil Oil Co. with 30 years experience and a resident of Lafayette, he died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Lafayette. He was 59 and a native of Plaquemine. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Joe Camilleri. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Rose Marie Crescionne Cutrer; two daughters, Kimberly Ann Cutrer, Dallas, and Kynly Marie Cutrer, Lafayette; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Nancy Roussell Cutrer, Raceland, and Wayne Jr. and Brandi Cutrer, Lafayette; a sister, Margie Clement, Big Sandy, Texas; two brothers, William C. "Billy" Cutrer and Mike Cutrer, both of Port Allen; and two grandchildren, Bradley and Jackie Cutrer, Raceland. Preceded in death by his parents, Melba Faye and Oscar Cutrer; and a brother, Dickie Cutrer. Pallbearers will be Clyde Neely, Jodie Crouch, Kenny Crouch, Nelson Burton, David Elkins, Bill Snyder, Rick Diddo and Teddy Roberson.
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 74 and a native of St. Francisville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting was at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 2111 North St., from 10 a.m. Friday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by pastor Louis Griffin III. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by his devoted and caring wife, Mary "Della Reese" Sterling; two daughters, Cassandra Antoine, Port Allen, and Tracy Wilson, Baton Rouge; four sons, Bernard Sterling Jr., Durham, N.C., Vernon Sterling, New Orleans, Vernard Sterling and Nathaniel Wilson, both of Baton Rouge; a brother, Volitaire Sterling; two daughters-in-law, five sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, in charge of arrangements.
A security guard and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Friday, March 24, 2000, at River West Medical Center. He was 52 and a native of Louisiana. Visiting at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Erwinville, from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Joe Paul. Interment in Winnfield Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Lillie B. Robertson; father and stepmother, Henry Sr. and Clara Robertson; four daughters, Andrea, Tonya, Shlonda and Mona Green, all of Baton Rouge; three sons, Eric Dogan, Derrick and Henry Ray Green, all of Baton Rouge; a sister, Linda R. Antoine, Baton Rouge; five stepsisters; five brothers, Samuel Sr. and David Robertson, both of Baton Rouge, Terry Sr. and Michael Sr., both of Port Allen, and Charles Herbert, Baker; three stepbrothers; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Jackson Robertson; a brother, Larry Robertson Sr.; and his grandparents. He was a member of the Senior Usher Board, Stone Square Lodge No. 8 F&AM and the A.R. Slaughter No. 93, RAM. Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, in charge of arrangements.
A retired registered nurse and a graduate of Hotel Dieu in New Or-leans, class of 1941, she died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 80, a resident of Plaquemine and a native of Donaldsonville. She was a U.S. Army nurse and veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater in France, England and Belgium. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in St. John Cemetery. Survived by her husband, William Ray "Bill" Doss, Plaquemine; a daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Lennie Bergeron, White Castle; two sons, William Joseph Doss and Stanley Doss, both of Plaquemine; two brothers, Oliver Joseph Songy, White Castle, and Stevens Ray Songy, Brusly; nine grandchildren, Stephanie Bolds, Chad David, Amy Doss, Shane Doss, Marti Kolder, Thad Doss, Gabe Doss, Dax Bergeron and Derek Bergeron; and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Oliver and Rosa Dugas Songy; and two brothers, Edward and Joseph Songy. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
A homemaker and a resident of Port Allen, she died Thursday, March 30, 2000, at her home. She was born Dec. 23, 1923, in St. Gabriel. Visiting at Hall's Mortu-ary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church, La. 1 South, Port Allen, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Ernest Mills, pastor. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Brusly. Survived by a sister, Leona Mills, Port Allen; two brothers, Percy Williams Sr., Port Allen, and Cleveland Williams Sr., Baton Rouge; a loving friend, Hubert Williams, Port Allen; a sister-in-law, Ora Lee Williams, Port Allen; 16 nieces, 11 nephews, three god-children, numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; and two very devoted cousins, Mildred Grandville and Dorothy Field. Preceded in death by her parents, Fannie Robertson and Jessie Glastone; husband, John LaRose; a sister, Beatrice Allen; and a brother, Lawrence Williams.
A retired secretary and a long-time resident of Central, she died Saturday, April 1, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 90 and a native of Blanks. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, with Eastern Star service at 8 p.m., and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Allyson Cunningham, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Carolyn Davis, Central, and Beatrice Anderson, Lufkin, Texas; two brothers, Leslie Kent, Port Allen, and Floyd Kent, West Monroe; and two grandchildren, Shannon Cunningham, Central, and David Cunningham, New Orleans. Preceded in death by her parents, David T. Kent and Leona Smith; three brothers, Oredus Kent, Leon Kent and Rivers Kent; and two sisters, Wilma McClean Bennett and Ethlyn Taylor. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Central Chapter No. 23 and a longtime member of Zoar Baptist Church.
A longtime resident of Addis, she died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. She was 97 and a native of Scotland. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Trudy and Cal Buck, Jacksonville, and Patsy I. Sheehy, Sonoma, Calif.; a son, Ronnie J. Smith, Little Rock, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Joseph Smith.
A retired employee of West Baton Rouge Parish School Board with 18 years of service, she died Thursday, April 6, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 64, a resident of Addis and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, at 10 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Doug Badeaux Sr., Addis; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Brett Saurage, Plaquemine, Rebecca "Becky" and Larry Straub, Brusly, and Connie and Kim T. Panepinto, Addis; two sons and daughters-in-law, Doug Jr. and Margaret Badeaux, Plaquemine, and Mark and Nancy Badeaux, Central; two sisters, Mary Delores Hernandez and Shirley A. Messina, both of Plaquemine; two brothers, Frankie Babin, Bayou Pigeon, and J.A. Babin Jr., Dutchtown; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Adam Sr. and Annie Pollet Babin; and a sister, Mary Joann Stuckey. She was a member of Woodmen of the World Plaquemine Camp No. 19. Family requests memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Center.
A resident of Port Allen, he died Monday, April 3, 2000, at Acadian House in Baton Rouge. He was 45 and a native of West Baton Rouge Parish. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. Friday, conducted by Elder Oscar Gordon. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment was in United Benevolent Society Cemetery, Mulatto Bend. Survived by a son, Michael Reed Jr., Baton Rouge; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Mitchell Hatter, Stafford, Texas; a brother, Danny Reed, Port Allen; an aunt, Mary L. Smith, Houston; a niece, Errin Hatter, Stafford; two nephews, Charlie Reed IV, Port Allen, and Bryan Hatter, Stafford; two grandchildren; and numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Augustine L. Reed; paternal grandparents, Charlie Sr. and Mattie Reed; maternal grandparents, August and Hattie Lewis; a brother, Charlie Reed III; and an aunt, Bessie L. Queen.
A resident of Erwinville, she died at 7:10 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 77 and a native of Chenal. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday. Religious services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Stephanie E. Jarreau, Erwinville; a sister, Marie LaBauve, Prairieville; a brother, Floyd David, Glynn; five grandchildren, Glenn J. Landry, Jessica Jarreau, Justin Jarreau, Coty Manuel and Nicole Gass; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Landry and Blair Gass. Preceded in death by her husband, George M. Jarreau; and parents, Lamartine and Marie David. Pallbearers will be Glenn J. Landry, Justin Jarreau, June Cline, Kevin Theriot, Roy Guidroz and James David. Honorary pallbearers are Joe David and Terry Jarreau. She was a member of Farm Bureau and Louisiana Cattleman's Association.
A retired equipment operator with Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. in Baton Rouge with 35 years of service, he died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital, New Roads. He was 82, a resident of Erwinville and a native of Elba. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded two Bronze stars, having served in France and Germany. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Rosalie Giacone Cashio, Erwinville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jo Ann and Leonard Dodd, Port Allen, and Lisa Cashio, Erwinville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joseph David and Vickie Miley Cashio, Baton Rouge, and John "Meatball" Cashio Jr., Bueche; a sister, Theresa Sharon, Baton Rouge; and six grandchil-dren, Leslie and Bryan Dodd, Joseph, Christopher and Victoria Cashio and Kerry Cashio. Pre-ceded in death by his parents, John and Tina Graffzzi Cashio; a sister, Annie Mancuso; and five brothers, Leon, Tony, Sam, Clovis and Joe Cashio. He was a former member of Erwinville Hunting Club, a volunteer coach for Erwinville Little League, former member of Erwinville Lions Club and former volunteer firefighter for the Erwinville Fire Department.
A retired automotive body re-pairman and a resident of Brusly, he died at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 72 and a native of Plaquemine. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday. Religious services were at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Catherine Fay Hebert, Carolyn and Gregory Gal-loway and Trudy and Dwane Vince, all of Brusly; a stepdaughter, Theresa and husband Roy Blair, Brusly; two stepsons, Mickey Burge, Baker, and Glenn Sr. and wife Emma Burge, Rosedale; a brother, Oliver Joseph "O.J." Songy Jr., White Castle; five grandchildren, Steven and Ken-neth Galloway, Richard and Clay-ton Hebert and Aimee Vince; five stepgrandchildren, Missy Burge, Tiffany and Glenn Burge Jr. and Lucas and Marcus Blair; a great-grandson and five stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Hartfield Burge Songy; a daughter, Mary Aline Songy; parents, Oliver Joseph and Rosa Dugas Songy; a sister, Aline Songy Doss; two brothers, Edward and Joseph Songy; and a stepgrandson, Dalton Mack Burge III. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
A resident of West Baton Rouge Parish, she died at 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 74. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Visiting was at Belfair Baptist Church, 4444 Fairfields Ave., Baton Rouge, from 5:30 p.m. until religious services at 7 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Francois. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery, Erwinville. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Emma Geraldine Tucker of Baton Rouge and Karen Follins-DeVold of Prairieville; seven grandchildren, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Karla Tucker, Honolulu, Marchelle Ross, Honolulu, Aaron D. Follins, Rupert D'mone Follins, Sierra Boyer, Bryan Boyer and Genevi Boyer, all of Prairieville; a sister, Ivory Keelen of Baton Rouge; two sisters-in-law, Ora Lee Williams and Mamie S. Jones; a brother-in-law, John E. Jones; a son-in-law, Reginald DeVold of Prairieville; two godchildren, Roy Lee McNair and Christopher Moore; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers; Andrew Williams Jr., Eddie Williams, Henry Williams and Buster Bowman Jr.; four sisters, Naomi Bass, Viola Bailey, Beulah B. Griffin and Dorothy Johnson; and a special son-in-law, Thomas James Tucker. She was a former member of St. Peter Baptist Church, Erwinville, and West Baton Rouge Parish Ministers' Wives and Widows, a member of Belfair Baptist Church, vice president of deaconess board, member of Sunday school and Missionaries for Christ. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church Aid Association, having served as president, prayer band, treasurer of District Mission I, assistant secretary of telephone ministry, member of Ministers' and Deacons' Wives and Widows, telephone ministry of benevolent board and member of Sunday school congress. She was a member of Louisiana Home and Foreign Mission Baptist State Convention, have served as a member of Preachers' Wives and Widows and Women Mission Union. She was a member of National Baptist Convention of America Inc., having served as a member of Women Mission Union, and was a worthy matron of Progressive Chapter 108 of Order of the Eastern Star. The family would like to thank the Louisiana Guest House for the care given to our mother during her time of her illness, and the emergency and ICU staffs at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
Retired and a resident of Houston, she died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Erwinville. She was 65 and a native of Erwinville. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visitation was at St. Peter Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. J.C. Harrison. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Linda Lockett and husband Fred Guerin, Erwinville; two sisters, Olevia Lang, Erwinville, and Lillie Washington, Port Allen; two brothers, Curtis Washington, Erwinville, and Clarence Washington, Houston; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by father and mother, Howard and Rose Washington; husband; two brothers; a brother-in-law; a sister-in-law; and godmother.
A retired production technician at Plaquemine Post/South newspaper with 31 years of service, he died at 9:41 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. He was 65 and a native and resident of Plaquemine. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, at 10 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by his wife, Shirley Dedeaux Hebert, Plaquemine; a son, Myron James Hebert, Plaquemine; four sisters, Ruth H. Gascon, Port Allen, Joyce H. Matthews, Donaldsonville, Margaret H. Acosta, Brusly, and Elaine H. Kirkland, Plaquemine; and a grandson, Zane Michael Hebert, Plaquemine. Preceded in death by his parents, James Prosper and Pansy Percle Hebert; a sister, Carolyn H. Sarradet; and two brothers, Sherman J. Hebert and Gary J. Hebert. He was a member of Louisiana Press Association. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.
A retired mechanic and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 68 and a native of Walls. Visiting was at Love Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church, Port Allen, from 8 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 10 a.m., with pastor Leroy Depluche. Interment in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by five daughters, Barbara Dehon Manuel, Catherine Williams, Terri James, Donna Braxton and Mary Dehon; four sons, Carl Dehon, Charles Ray George Sr., Larry George and Nolan Dehon III; and two sisters, Clara Poray and Luella Rogers. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A retired West Baton Rouge Parish school teacher with 30 years of service, he died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 62 and a native of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve veteran with four years of service. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting was at Foster Road Baptist Church, 11333 Foster Road, from 9 a.m. until religious services at noon Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Huey Moak. Interment in Blackwater United Methodist Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Ward Bailey, Baton Rouge; two daughters, Donna Marie Bailey and Christie Lynn Bailey, both of Baton Rouge; and a sister, Willie Mae Bailey Wascome, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his parents, William M. Bailey and Mary Robinson Bailey; a brother-in-law, Dan Wascome; and a nephew, Mike Wascome. Pallbearers will be Gerry Lee, Bob Rabalais, Bill Bingham, Felton Emrick, Zeke Dunaway and Mike Morris. Honorary pallbearers are deacons of Foster Road Baptist Church, members of the Lions Club of Brownsfield, Raymond Ward and Ed Ward. He was a member and deacon of Foster Road Baptist Church and chairman of the church building and grounds committee. He was chairman of missions for Judson Baptist Association. He was a member of the Brownsfield Lions Club, a past district governor for the Lions Club, and a member of the Lions Eye Foundation Board and Lions Crippled Children Board. He was a 25-year member of the Masonic Lodge. Memorial donations may be made to Lions Club charities or Foster Road Baptist Church Building Fund.
A retired employee of Cargill Inc. in Port Allen, she died at 7:42 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2000, at St. Clare Manor in Baton Rouge. She was 81, a longtime resident of Port Allen and a native of New Orleans. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Entombment in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum, Brusly. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Verna and Gary Anderson, Baton Rouge; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sidney and Sue Sarradet Blanchard, Port Allen, and Michael and Beth Becnel Blanchard, Austin, Texas; two sisters, Jane Fulks and Delores Hebert, both of Port Allen; and four grandchildren, Kim and Brian Anderson and Damon and Troy Blanchard. Preceded in death by husband, Sidney A. Blanchard; and parents, Edmund Louis III and Levie Cazes White. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity.
Dr. Fred J. Rinehart, Gladstone, MO, passed away April 16th at his home, after a lengthy illness with cancer. He will be cremated. The family suggests contributions be made to the Shriners Burn Unit, % Aarat Shrine, 5100 Aarat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129. Dr. Rinehart was born February 6, 1910 in Unipolis, Ohio. He graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Ohio and received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in education from LSU. During WWII, he was a field director for the American Red Cross stationed at Selman Field, Monroe, La. He was a popular English and History teacher at Port Allen High School for ten years before attending medical school. In 1962, he graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathy. He established a practice north of the river and worked until his retirement in 1997. Fred is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kitty Rinehart; their children, Jane and Cathy, son-in-law, Richard W. Bulman; and grandson Alexander Jerome Jobe. "Doc", "High", "High-Speed", Jerome will be sorely missed for his sound advice, droll wit, irreverent attitude, and his ability to think. "The moving hand writes, and having writ, moves on...."
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he died peacefully at his home in Port Allen at 6 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2000. He was 74 and a native of Brusly. He was a member of Longshoremen Local 3033 and a retired clerk with Baton Rouge Marine Contractors with 30 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army cavalry and was a veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., led by Sister Emma Noel. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Thursday. Rite of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Daisy Crescionne DeBenedetto, Port Allen; a daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Robert Bendnarz, Fort Worth, Texas; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Rodney and Mary Lois Milazzo DeBenedetto, Port Allen, Kenneth and Eileen DeBenedetto, Lacombe, Philip and Gary DeBenedetto, both of Port Allen; two sisters, Mary Corrallo, Azle, Texas, and Catherine Spitale, Baton Rouge; three brothers, Pete A. DeBenedetto, Baton Rouge, George DeBenedetto, Roswell, Ga., and Anthony DeBenedetto, Baton Rouge; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Dustin, Kristy, Regina, Cami, Daniyl and Shay DeBenedetto. Preceded in death by parents, Rocco and Carmella Corrente DeBenedetto; a sister, Anne DeBenedetto; and five brothers, Charlie, Frank, Nick, Russell and Rocco DeBenedetto Jr. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 160.
A retired computer operator with Exxon Co. USA with 42 years of service, he died Tuesday, April 18, 2000. He was 83, a longtime resident of Brusly and a native of St. Delphine Plantation. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the African and European theaters. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, from 9 a.m. until Rite of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Genevieve Peavy Levert, Brusly; six daughters, Gayle M. Levert, Dallas, Janis Levert Stoner, Tylertown, Miss., Clare Levert Lungaro, Brusly, Ann Levert Byrd, Walker, Jean Levert Hood, Brackettville, Texas, and Lisa Levert Lusk, Brusly; two sisters, Mary LeBlanc, Birmingham, Ala., and Louise Allain, Brusly; and grandchildren, Michael Nall, Jason Nall, Jamie Lungaro, L.J. Lungaro Jr., Daniel J. Lusk, David Landry and Whelman Landry. Preceded in death by a sister, Lucette Matens; two brothers, Bert Levert and Dick Levert; and parents, Albert Sidney Jr. and Elmire Bernard Levert. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Walter Landry and Robert Matens. He served for 32 years on the Water Board with District 2, was an usher at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a member of the Lions Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, 2041 Silverside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 or West Baton Rouge Parish Library, 830 N. Alexander Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767.
A homemaker and a resident of Port Allen, she died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at her home. She was 67 and a native of Port Allen. Religious services were at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, at noon Saturday. Interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Ambrose Walls Jr.; a daughter, Patricia Lewis; a brother, James Gordon; and a grandchild, Tonya Lewis. Preceded in death by her father, Ike Gordon; mother, Lizzie Palmer Gordon; a sister, Francis Simon; and a brother, Alton Gordon.
A retired truck driver with Guyon Piping Inc., Port Allen, he died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 64 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Desselle Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Monday until religious services at 8 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Fredric C. Stuart. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Plank Road Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Evelyn K. Burgess; a son, Elliott W. Brown Sr.; four sisters, Joanne Hernandez and Barbara Jackson, both of Baton Rouge, and Bertha Louis and Lillian Weathersby, both of Oakland, Calif.; three brothers, Thomas Burgess and Eddie Burgess, both of Baton Rouge, and Felix Louis Jr., San Francisco; and three grandchildren, Elliott Jr., Jared and Joseph Brown. Preceded in death by his mother, father and three brothers. Pallbearers will be Elliott Brown Sr., Thomas Burgess, Eddie Burgess, Charles Brown, Charles E. Bynum, Micheal Brown, Robert Brown Jr. and Nikita Long.
A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died at noon Friday, April 21, 2000, in Baton Rouge. She was 60. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Monday. Religious services were at St. Jude Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Francis Lonakutty. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by six sisters, Josie Harris, Alice Cusimano and Annie Grasso, all of Baton Rouge, Rosie Mills, Conroe, Texas, and Mary Savoie and Camilla Manzella, both of Baton Rouge; a brother, Basil Grasso, Port Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary Scalise Grasso and Joe Grasso; two sisters, Myrtle Grasso and Myrtle Grasso Porter; and a brother, Phillip Grasso. Pallbearers will be Bobby Crafton, Todd Crafton, Mark Crafton, John Harris, Phillip Grasso, Joe Porter and Jeff Porter. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
An inspector for Exxon Co. USA with 19 years of service and a girls' volleyball coach at LSU, she died Saturday, April 22, 2000, at her home in Brusly. She was 48 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Tuesday, time pending, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Entombment in the church mausoleum. Survived by her mother, Edith Blanchard Owens, Brusly; a brother and sister-in-law, James R. Jr. and Lynn Trytten Owens, St. Gabriel; a niece, Laura Day and husband Russell Saloom, Baton Rouge; and four nephews, Sean, Patrick and Ben Owens, all of St. Gabriel, and James Saloom, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her father, James R. Owens Sr.; and a sister, Mary Owens Day.
A resident of Port Allen, he died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 80 and a native of Bayou Goula. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was at Shiloh Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Alvin Green. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Cheryl Jerane Earl-Wilkins, Baton Rouge; a son, Charlie Jerome Earl Jr., Port Allen; a son-in-law, Edd Wilkins, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Margret Turner, Hahnville, and Shirley Earl, Miami Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Daniel Earl Jr., Baytown, Texas, and Clarence Earl, Marrero; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Cherry Pinkney-Earl; a son, Elvis Otis Earl; and a sister, Iola Earl. ALLEN, FRED "HOPPER" A retired employee of St. Clare Plantation, he died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2000, at his residence in Brusly. He was 74. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting was at Antioch Baptist Church, Lukeville, from 5 p.m. until religious services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. James Terrance. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Cecile Allen; six daughters, Carrie Lee Chatman, Patricia Adams, Lois Adams, Sandria Allen, Agnes Carline and Darlene Jackson; seven sons, Freddie Allen, Micheal Allen, Mitchell Allen, Eddie Allen, Dexter Allen, Pedro Allen and Lloyd Allen; two sisters, Margaret Brown and Agnes Hardin; 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a son.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Shreveport. She was 82 and a native of Paulina. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Religious services were at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Than Vu. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by two daughters, Wanda Hetzel and husband Richard, San Antonio, and Gayle Ducote and husband Mike, Beaumont, Texas; two sons, Wayne J. Henderson and wife Debra, Prairieville, and Douglas L. Henderson and wife Sonya, Port Allen; three sisters, Eunice May, Shreveport, Grace Roussel, Baton Rouge, and Helen Lambert, Metairie; three brothers, Emile and Daniel Heltz, both of Gramercy, and Nelson Heltz, Hammond; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Henderson. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
A bricklayer and resident of Baton Rouge, he died about 7 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 46 and a native of Port Allen. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visiting was at Shiloh Baptist Church, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Alvin Green. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Linda Metevia; mother, Lorraine Murphy; stepfather, Alphonse Murphy; four daughters, Lakeisha R. Brown, Anitra D. Smart, Donna L. Brumfield and LaToya Brumfield; two sons, McQuez Brumfield and Adam Metevia; four sisters, Jacqueline Metevia, Thelma Banks, Stella Murphy and Javetta Smith; four brothers, Horace Metevia Jr., John Murphy, Clayton Murphy and Dwayne Queen; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Horace Metevia Sr.
A welder/fitter with Trinity Marine and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 44 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 9 a.m. Friday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Al Moore. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife, Geraldine Williams; a daughter, Michelle Williams; three sons, Larry Williams Jr., Roy Davis and Christopher Davis; two sisters, Irma Lee Jackson and Orelia Williams; three brothers, Major Williams Jr., Melvin Williams and Kelvin Williams; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Major Williams Sr. and Martha Smith Williams; two sisters, Agustus Hopkins and Irene Dixon; and grandparents. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Gaines, Roy Davis, Melvin Williams and James Victorian.
A resident of Port Allen, he died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday April 29, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 70 and a native of Eunice. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. until wake services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Paul. Religious services at the mortuary at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial in Lady of Knights Cemetery. Survived by five daughters, Barbara Kennedy and Mary and Glenda Charles, all of Houston, Shirley Charles, Baton Rouge, and Lynn Williams, Port Allen; a sister, Dora Rogers, Baton Rouge; two brothers, John Collins, Eunice, and Herbert Collins, Houston; six grandchildren and 10 great-grand-children. Preceded in death by his wife, Lena Charles.
A student at West Baton Rouge Equivalency Class and a resident and native of Brusly, he died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at his home. He was 16. Visiting was at Union Baptist Church, Brusly, from 10 a.m. Friday until religious services at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Singleton. Interment in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his father, Eldrich Adams, Plaquemine; his mother, Lois Adams, Brusly; two sisters, Myiesha Adams, Brusly, and Jorasha Casemere, Plaquemine; a sister-in-law, Renada Green, Brusly; a brother, Amond Adams, Brusly; a niece, Armir‚ Adams, Brusly; and grandmother, Cecile S. Allen, Brusly. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Fred Allen; and his paternal grandparents, Louis Adams Jr. and Isola B. Adams. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A retired school custodian at Cohn Elementary and High School, he died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2000, at his residence in Port Allen. He was 79 and a native of Glynn. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at Mount Olive Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson Sr. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Lady of Knight Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Lucy Johnson Antoine; eight daughters, Deborah A. McIntosh, Rhonda W. Paul and Shantie A. Harris, all of Alexandria, Jacqueline A. Johnson, Faye A. Slaughter, Emma A. Howard and Theresa L. Antoine, all of Baton Rouge, and Joshlyn M. Alexander, Port Allen; three sons, Leon J. Antoine Jr. and Kato E. Antoine, both of Alexandria, and Stefon C. Antoine, Port Allen; a sister, Bernice Antoine, Port Allen, a devoted niece, Cassandra D. Antoine, Port Allen; an aunt, Eloise Morgan, Port Allen; five sons-in-law, Billy McIntosh, Jonathan Paul and Leon Harris, all of Alexandria, and A. Ralph Slaughter and Clifford Howard, both of Baton Rouge; two daughters-in-law, Sharon Antoine, Alexandria, and Tamara B. Antoine, Port Allen; 23 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. Antoine and Theresa Morgan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
A retired mechanic and a resident and native of New Roads, he died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital, New Roads. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a staff sergeant. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Schatzle. Interment in False River Memorial Park. Survived by two sisters, Della David and Elaine Mitchell, both of Port Allen; and a brother, Floyd Vavasseur, New Roads. Preceded in death by his wife, Olande Webre Vavasseur; and parents, Louis and Amelie Vavasseur.
A native of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Houston, she died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at Louisiana Guest Home after a lengthy illness. She was 73. Visiting was at New Southside Funeral Home, 916 S. 14th St., from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Visiting at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1143 S. 11th St., after 9 a.m. Saturday, with recitation of the rosary at 9:30 a.m. Religious services at the church at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Saah-Buckman. Interment in Gilbert Memorial Park. While living in Houston, she was known for her warm hospitality and willingness to open her home and entertain all persons, especially those from Baton Rouge. Surviving to cherish her memories are one sister, Joyce Metevia; two brothers, Louis and Larry Metevia; four sisters-in-law, Mary Metevia and Geri Metevia, both of Baton Rouge, and Teddy Bledsoe and Jean Goodman, both of New York; three nieces, Lori Metevia, Atlanta, Denise Metevia, Houston, and Stella Bledsoe, New York; two nephews, Louis James and Larry Metevia Jr., both of Baton Rouge; an aunt, Gladys Hasbert, Port Allen; cousins, Dorothy and Forest Metevia, Preston of Baton Rouge, Harold and Gloria Alexander of Los Angeles, Victor and Irma Stewart of Morgan City, Peggy Ann, Tiny Reed, Ronald Stewart and Zeola Billups of Baton Rouge; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Bud Green; mother, Tena Metevia; stepfather, Louis "Abe" Metevia; two husbands, George C. Goodman and Johnny Perry; and grandparents, John and Margaret Alexander
A resident of Plaquemine and a native White Castle, he died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center. Visiting at Good Citizens Mortuary, Plaquemine, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Little Zion Baptist Church No. 1, Bayou Jacob Road, at 7 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Thomas Bouvay, pastor. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Gloria Green; a son, Lorne Green, Brusly; stepdaughter, Glynis D. Hunter, Plaquemine; a brother, Alvin Green Sr., White Castle; three sisters, Daisy O'Bear, Dorothy Wilson and Thelma O'Bear, all of White Castle; grandchildren, including Latoya L. Hunter, whom he reared; and other relatives and friends.
A pharmacist and owner of Thrifty Way Pharmacy, he died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at Lafayette General Hospital, Lafayette. He was 58, born May 17, 1941, in Cankton, and was a resident of Church Point. Visitation was at Guidry Funeral Home, Church Point, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 8 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Friday. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 4 p.m. Friday, Monsignor Fred Swenson, celebrant. Entombment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Survived by his mother, Ethia Savoie, Cankton; wife, Shirley Landry Richard, Church Point; a son, Glen M. Richard and wife Deborah, Lafayette; daughters, Melissa Stevens and husband Rudy, Lafayette, and Monique Simpson and husband Brent, Port Allen; brothers, Norward Richard and Paul Allen Richard, both of Cankton, and Carroll Richard, Baton Rouge; and grandchildren, Hayley and Blake Richard, Evan and Emily Stevens and Eric and Madeleine Simpson. Pallbearers will be Glen Richard, Rudy Stevens, Brent Simpson, Norward Richard, Paul Allen Richard and Carroll Richard. His wife Shirley and their three children moved to Church Point in November of 1971 and opened Thrifty Way Pharmacy Inc., which he owned and managed. He was a 1959 graduate of Sunset High School and received a bachelor of science degree from Northeastern Louisiana University in Monroe. After graduating, he was employed by Eckerd Drugs in Opelousas from 1963 to 1967 as pharmacist and store manager. From 1968 to 1971, he was pharmacist supervisor in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. While in Church Point, he became active in civic organizations. He was a member of Church Point Jaycees and served on the Industrial Inducement Committee, which was responsible for Garan Inc. locating in Church Point. He served as president of the Pee-Wee football league and was elected and served as city councilman for four years. He was named chairman of the board during the organization of the Louisiana Wholesale Drug Co. and was charter president for four years. He was a member of Church Point Area Chamber of Commerce, a 25-year member of Knights of Columbus and a board member of Church Point Bank & Trust. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society (1-800-227-2345).
A retired pipeline heavy equipment operator and member of Local 406, he died at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 73, a resident of Addis and a native of Cushing, Texas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Ilse Ried‚ Fenton, Addis; a daughter and son-in-law, Eveline and Gerald Ferguson, Pennsylvania; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffery and Liz Fenton and Stanley and Lisa Fenton, all of Addis; two sisters, Faye Smelley and Jessie Williams, both of Cushing; and four grandchildren, Sherry Lynn O'Hara, Michael Graferman, Michael Fenton and Matthew Fenton. Preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Freddie and Elmer Fenton. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 167, Plaquemine. The family requests memorial donations to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
A devoted husband and father and a sales representative for Master Mix Concrete, he journeyed into the kingdom of our Lord at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet after a brief illness. He was 53, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Ville Platte. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 10 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Entombment in church mausoleum. He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his wife of 26 years, Janice Morse Guillory; a daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Robin Hall of Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Sherry Guillory of Jackson; sons, Christopher Guillory of Baton Rouge and Ryan Guillory and Kevin Guillory, both of Port Allen; four grandchildren, David Jr. and Dirk Guillory and Casey and Cody Voorhies; mother and stepfather, Clamie and Lamar Golmon of Jackson; brothers, Joseph Guillory and Norman Guillory, both of Jackson, and Robert Guillory of Livonia; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Emily Newchurch and Ed-ward Morse of Port Allen; a sister-in-law, Brenda Morse of Port Al-len; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Pre-ceded in death by his father, Joseph I. Guillory; brothers, Harold Guillory and Floyd Guillory; maternal grandparents, Theresa and Ferdinand Fontenot; and paternal grandparents, Rosa and Tennyson Guillory. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
A resident of Erwinville, she died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Baton Rouge. She was 85 and a native of Louisiana. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 10 a.m. Friday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at noon Friday, conducted by the Rev. Phillip Willis. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donald Claude and Bettie Sturgeon, Baton Rouge; a sister, Mary Atkins, New London, Texas; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Orville Quay Sturgeon.
A resident of Plaquemine and a native of Brusly, he died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Religious services at St. John Baptist Church, Plaquemine, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. L. Warner. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by a sister, Mildred C. Brown; a brother, Felton Crockett Sr.; a sister-in-law, Pauline Hardin; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Sr. and Rosa Crockett; wife, Lucy Smith Crockett; a son, Samuel "Sweet" Crockett II; four brothers and three sisters.
A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, and a former longtime employee of Major's Supermarket, she passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a native and resident of Jarreau, born on May 10, 1915, to Elic and Alice Olinde Bueche. Visiting was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at the church from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday, concelebrated by the Rev. Thomas P. Duh‚ and the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by three daughters and their husbands, Fern and Nolan David, Port Allen, Barbara and Cecil Manchester, Zachary, and Margaret and Patrick Lemoine, Central; two sons and their wives, Roger Jr. "Roddy" and Glenda Major, Lakeland, and John Keith and Betty Lynn Major, Jarreau; three sisters, Villeta B. McCallum and Irene B. Major, both of Ventress, and Elsie "Dell" Glaser, Maringouin; six granddaughters and their husbands, Gwen and Larry Simon, Lisa and William "Buddy" Lindsay, Kristi and Alan Bourgeois, Kellie and Ronald Adkins, Kim and Brian Badinger and Arien Marie Major and friend Neil Armand; six grandsons and their wives, Michael Sr. and Tammy David, Mark and Kim Manchester, Kevin Patrick Lemoine, Charles Chadwick and Beverly Major, Phillip Manchester and friend Tamarah Henson and Justin Wayne Major; six great-granddaughters, Brandi David, Aimee and Claire Manchester, Kaylee Bourgeois, Madison Lindsay and Logan Hall; eight great-grandsons, Michael David Jr., Ryan and Drew Simon, Austin Lindsay, Kameron Badinger, Kasey Bourgeois, Brennan and Dalton Major; and a very dear friend, Inez Bueche. Preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Roger Major Sr. and Lionel Thibodeaux; two sisters, Eliska B. Gremillion and Emily B. Major; three brothers, J.C. "Claire" Bueche Sr., Joseph Allie Bueche and Irving "Yank" Bueche. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Niland's Funeral Service, New Roads, in charge of arrangements.
Died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services were t North Boulevard Macedonia Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Clifton Sanford. Interment in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Brusly. Survived by his stepmother, Josie Jones Crockett; two daughters, Jessica Crockett, Garland, Texas, and Kiara Crockett Duhe, Baton Rouge; a son, Justin Crockett, Garland; a sister, Stephaine Martin, Baton Rouge; a brother, Timothy Crockett, Brusly; a devoted uncle, Felton Crockett Sr.; and three special cousins, Felton Crockett Jr. and Cecile Purnell, both of Brusly, and Loretta Crockett Woodfolk Thompson, Los Angeles. Preceded in death by his parents, Warren Crockett Sr. and Marie Price Crockett; and a devoted aunt, Ceclie Price Crockett.
A homemaker and a resident and native of Brusly, she died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at St. Clare Manor, Baton Rouge. She was 96, born July 27, 1903, in Brusly. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 2 p.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Joel LaBauve. Entombment in church cemetery. Survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Bernadette H. and William "Tickie" Michel, Rita H. and John Mullins, Peggy H. and Leonard Bernard and Jane H. and Gerald Caillouet; two sons and daughters-in-law, Durwood "BBoy" and Betty Hebert, and Landess Hebert, all of Brusly; 24 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Clay "Sarge" Hebert Sr.; two sons, J.C. Hebert and Paul Ronald "the colonel" Hebert; a granddaughter, Odette Hebert; a great-granddaughter, Heidi Hebert; a great-grandson, Joseph Albert Harvey; parents, Charles and Lucette Templet Hebert; and brothers and sisters. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a charter member of St. John the Baptist Court No. 2079 of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, member of the Legion of Mary, and McKinley-Bourg American Legion Auxiliary, as the spouse of a World War I veteran. Our heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers, both at home and at St. Clare Manor, especially Joyce Hebert.
A former employee of the former Fish and Steer restaurant and a resident of Plaquemine, she died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 75 and a native of Campti. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Camilleri. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Tommy Tharp, Plaquemine, and Linda and Glenn Weatherford, Bayou Pigeon; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. and Amanda Lewis, Plaquemine, Rodney and Ella Lewis, Amelia, Paul Kenny Lewis and fiancee Marie Wolfe, Berwick, and Jay Lewis, San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Anita Thibodeaux, Brusly; a brother, Edwin LeJeune, Brusly; and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Burton Lewis Sr.; parents, Joseph Claude and Anita Prudhomme LeJeune; and a sister, Myrtle Adams.
A resident and native of Port Allen, she died at 6 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2000, at her home. She was 53. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visiting was at Mount Olive Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until wake services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at the church at 1 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Interment in Lady of Knights Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Ivory L. Sylvan; three daughters, Cynthia Marcelin and husband Gilbert, Gwendolyn Sylvan and Cardiece Sylvan, all of Port Allen; three sons, Ivory Sylvan Jr., Port Allen, Garrett Sylvan and wife Sheneka, and Barrett Sylvan and wife Artie, all of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Willie Mae Matthews and Joyce Perkins, both of Baton Rouge, and Geraldine Moore, Port Allen; six brothers, Roy Watkins Sr. and Williams Perkins Jr., both of Port Allen, Manuel Perkins Sr., Leonard Perkins Sr. and Ernest Perkins Sr., all of Baton Rouge, and Calvin Perkins Sr., Plaquemine; and 14 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, two children, two sisters, four grandchildren and a brother.
A former elementary school teacher in Tennessee and a homemaker, she died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at her home in Baker. She was 83 and a native of Brownsville, Tenn. Visiting was at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 11 a.m. Friday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. B.K. Miller. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Ralph W. Tillman, Baker; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Billie Tillman, Shreveport; a sister, Emma Sue Carl, Memphis, Tenn.; five grand-children, Debra Tillman Justice and husband Byron, Ackworth, Ga., Brian R. Tillman, Shreveport, Michael Tillman and wife Karie, Baton Rouge, Wendy Tillman, Brusly, and Kelly P. Tillman Sr., Baker; six great-grandchildren, Caleb and Emma Justice, both of Ackworth, Chandler Tillman, Baton Rouge, Brennyn Smith and Landon LeMay, both of Brusly, and Kelly P. Tillman Jr., Baker; and special friends, Norma Herring, Nelda Shamburger, Luwana Sumrall, Rhodalene Deer, Evesta Bell, Garnet Farris and many others too numerous to list. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Emma Davis; and a son, George W. Tillman. Pallbearers will be Jack Bryan, Al Farris, Parrish Foote, Leonard Herring, Warren Pratt and Harry Sumrall. Honorary pallbearers are Rhodalene Deer, Richard Merritt, Bobby Simpson, Ted Roeling and Nelda Shamburger. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Baker. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 or Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
A senior companion at Plaquemine Manor Nursing Home and a native and resident of Plaquemine, she died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 75. Visiting was at Carter's Mortuary, 23525 Livingston St., Plaquemine, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Religious services were at Second Baptist Church, 24830 Railroad Ave., Plaquemine, at 7 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Singleton Jr. Dismissal at noon Tuesday. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Cheryl Ann Green Taylor, Plaquemine, and Margie Lynn Johnson Oubre and Naville J. Oubre Jr., Port Allen; two sons and a daughter-in-law, retired Sgt. 1st Class Ralph Johnson and Sherbia J. McNeil-Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Daryl Green, Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, Tirza, J.J., Juana, Kristina, Sharelle, Courtney, Roussell, Delia and Deurain; six great-grandchildren, including Jaycee, Amodesty, Saevier and Lyrik; and an aunt, Edna Allen Hardy, Morgan City. Preceded in death by her stepfather, who reared her, Archie "Major" Kelly; her mother, Maude Bartney Kelly; father, Cornelius "John" Green; a sister, Viola D. Mitchell; and a brother, John Green.
A resident of Baton Rouge and a former longtime resident of Plaquemine, she died at 9:25 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2000, at Flannery Oaks Guest House. She was 84 and a native of Bayou Chene. Religious graveside services were held at Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine, at 3 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Carroll Johnson. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Adrina and Morrell Andrus and Gerry Plauche, all of Port Allen; a brother, Delos Case, New Iberia; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Preceded in death by her husband, Hervey "Hobo" Snellgrove; a son, Marvin Snellgrove; two daughters, Jane Tessier and Marion Snellgrove; parents; four sisters; and three brothers. She was a member of Grand River United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
A retired ward clerk for Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary, and a resident of Zachary, she died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, May 21, 2000, at Lane Memorial Hospital. She was 88 and a native of Rumford, Maine. Visiting was at Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, from 12:30 p.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. David Murray. Entombment in Azalea Rest Mausoleum, Zachary. Survived by two daughters, Nancy W. Messer, Zachary, and Sally W. Babin, Lake Charles; two sons, William P. "Bill" Wheeler, McCall Creek, Miss., and Harold "Skipp" Wheeler, Brusly; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold Winthrop Wheeler; and two grandchildren, Roger and Margaret Messer. She was a member of Zachary First Baptist Church.
A chemist at Exide with 30 years of service and a resident of Plaquemine, he died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2000, as the result of an automobile accident. He was 49 and a native of Georgia. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Butch LaBauve. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Sandra T. White, Plaquemine; mother, Opal G. White, Plaquemine; and a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa B. and Kent Deshotel, Addis. Preceded in death by his father, Thomas M. White; brother, Jeffrey Thomas White; and stepson, Louie G. Bennett Jr. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives.
A dedicated homemaker and resident of Lobdell, she died at 2:45 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 69 and a native of Lobdell. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Entombment in St. John Cemetery Mausoleum, Brusly. Survived by her husband, Philip L. Porto Sr., Lobdell; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Ronnie Newchurch, Port Allen; a son and daughter-in-law, Philip L. Jr. and Darlene Corkern Porto, Lobdell; two sisters, Catherine D. LaRussa and Betty D. Calcagna, both of Lobdell; two brothers, Philip DiBenedetto, Rockford, Ill., and Rock DiBenedetto, Lobdell; and three grandchildren, Jason Newchurch, Leighann and Lauren Porto; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Rosario and Lydia Tomenille DiBenedetto; two sisters, Nancy LaPorte and Annie Graciano; and six brothers, Charlie, Oscar, Nick, Jasper, Frank and Joe Ross DiBenedetto.
A homemaker and resident and native of Gonzales, she died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2000, in Gonzales. She was 69. Visiting was at Lake Chapel, St. Amant, from 9 a.m. until memorial services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Stine. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Robert Ambeau, Gonzales, and Kaye and Darrel Plymale, Prairieville; a son, Bobby Williams and fiancee Cheryl Hebert, Port Allen; a sister, Verna Braud, Gonzales, a brother, Jimmy Smiley, Darrow; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, W.R. "Bill" Williams; parents, Clinton S. and Elwin Brignac Smiley; three brothers, Merlin, Clinton J. and Isiah Smiley; and a great-grandchild, Kerry Melancon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38103. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, in charge of arrangements.
A homemaker and a resident and native of Erwinville, she died at 12:58 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2000, at her home. She was 75. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Wake services at the mortuary from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, at 9 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Alice and James Robert Sr., Sally Ann and Willie Brooks Sr., Cheryl Faye and Booker Wright Jr. and Kathy Marie and Benny Lee Butler, all of Erwinville, and Tarlyn Elizabeth and Leander Peter Henry III, Plaquemine; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lucas Decuir and Debra Ruffin, Luke and Barbara Decuir and Ricky and Vickie Decuir, all of Erwinville; two sisters, Emma LeDuff, Erwinville, and Ruby Trahan, Port Allen; two brothers, Daniel Collins and Horace Collins Jr., both of Erwinville; grandchildren, Brenda R. Hurst, James Robert Jr., Jennifer R. Jones, Karen E. Brooks, Willie Brooks Jr., Kelly Brooks, Dionne Brown, Booker T. Wright III, LaDonna B. Green, Lamonica R. Butler, Shila Ruffin, Brien Ruffin, Demetria Decuir, Tomeka Decuir, Luke Decuir Jr., Ricky Decuir Jr., RaKayla Decuir, Leander Peter Henry IV and Kaycee Henry; and six great-grandchildren, Alex, Lauren and Leslie Hurst, Desiree Jones, Kevin Ransom Jr. and Kyle Boone. Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Decuir Sr.; a son, Clyde Decuir Jr.; two daughters, Gloria Ann and Lottie Bell Decuir; parents, Horace Sr. and Mary Anize Collins; five sisters, Lily Mae Collins, Rita Decuir, Ethel Collins, Vivian Chustz and Lillian Chustz; and three brothers, Joseph, Emmitt and Manuel Collins.
A retired physician's assistant and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 52 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Religious services at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Guidry. Interment in Lady of Knight Cemetery, Port Allen. Survived by her husband, Dave Long Jr.; mother, Jenetta H. Johnson; a daughter, Shawderlyn L. Chatmon; a son, Kendrick D. Long; a son-in-law, Kelvin Chatmon; four sisters, Agnest J., Houston, Barbara H., Plainsville, N.J., Carolyn J., Port Allen, and Ethel J., Baltimore; 10 sisters-in-law, Jackie J., Linda J., Brenda J., Mary A., Thelma J., Dorothy L., Vernice C., JoAnn M., Doris L. and Gail L.; six brothers, David Jr., Charles, Leroy, Donald, Terry and Kenneth Johnson; three brothers-in-law, Jerry A., Roosevelt J. and Carl Long; two grandchildren, LaQuincy and Miguel; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her father, David Johnson Sr.; grandmothers, Daisy Meyer and Lucille Howard; grandfathers, Anderson Crest and Henry Howard; an uncle and aunt; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alshee and Dave Long Sr.; and a brother-in-law.
A homemaker and resident and native of Marksville, she died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at Lakewood Quarters, Baton Rouge. She was 86. Visiting was at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Marksville, from 10 a.m. Friday until religious services at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. James Ferguson. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum No. 2. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Louden J. Mayeux, Marksville; a daughter, Sandra Rea, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Joyce Mayeaux, Port Allen; three sisters, Mellie Felder, Denham Springs, Ollie Neck, Washington, and Bertha Poole, Farmington, N.M.; four grandchildren, Kathy Stallings, Kristi Cooley, Candace Tucker and Stacy Mayeaux; and four great-grandchildren, Holly and Cody Pruitt and Christopher and Tyler Cooley. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard L. Sr. and Irene Moreau Normand; two sisters and two brothers. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marksville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial Masses said in her name at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
A devoted husband of 44 years, a loving father and grandfather and an accomplished horseman with special interest in showmanship who befriended many, he died peacefully at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000, at his daughter's home after a short illness. A retired superintendent of cranes for Baton Rouge Marine Contractors Inc., he was 65, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Bayou Chicot. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Religious services at Grand River United Methodist Church, Plaquemine, at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Carroll Johnson. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Adrina Snellgrove "Granny" Andrus, Port Allen; mother, Alice Mitchell Andrus, Huntsville, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra "D.D." and Will Hadden and Rhonda "Tootie" and Robert M. Gourgues, Port Allen; three sons and daughters-in-law, Brian Sr. and Arlene Jarreau Andrus, Bueche, Darrell and Laura Varnam Andrus, Erwinville, and Kenneth and Sherri Simpson Andrus, Lynn Haven, Fla.; a special friend who was loved as a son, Jere "Fuddy" Bourgoyne; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen Thayer, Channelview, Texas, Faye and Elvin Scarbrough, Huntsville, and Gaye Andrus, Houston; a brother and sister-in-law, John L. and Linda Andrus, Tomball, Texas; a sister-in-law, Gerry Plauche, Port Allen; 12 grandchildren, Robb Thibodeaux, Willie Tubbs, Brian Andrus Jr., Courtney Hadden, Jessi Tubbs, Michelle Hadden, Dean Andrus, Hannah Andrus, Kara Andrus, Morgan Gourgues, Alexa Andrus and Jenna Gourgues; a great-grandson, Spencer Thibodeaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, John Andrus; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Hobo Snellgrove; and a brother-in-law, Charles Thayer. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Acacia No. 116, F&AM, chairman of the board at Grand River United Methodist Church, a member of the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Posse and a 4-H adult leader. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Castine and staff and to Our Lady of the Lake Home Health. Memorial donations can be made to M.D. Anderson Children's Cancer Center, 1515 Holcolmbe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
A technical documentation manager for Enventure, a former employee of Halliburton and a resident of Houston for 20 years, he passed away Thursday, June 1, 2000 at St. Luke's Hospital, Houston. He was 56, born in Eunice on May 25, 1944. Survived by his wife, Victoria Boudreaux Bollich, Houston; mother, Marie T. "Dolly" Brewer, Port Allen; two sons, Stephen Bollich III and wife Renata, Seattle, and Peter Bollich and wife Aimee, Houston; two daughters, Anne Bollich, Houston, and Heidi Bollich, Manhattan, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Taylor Glascow and Jordan Bollich; and two brothers, Barry Brewer and Grayson Brewer, Port Allen. He was preceded in death by his father, Lt. Stephen J. Bollich; and his stepfather, Grayson Lamoyne Brewer. He grew up in Port Allen and attended LSU and the University of Southwestern Louisiana, where he earned a master of science degree in mathematics education. He held various teaching positions at USL, Virginia Military Institute and Francis Marion College. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Visitation was at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, Houston, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Mowata. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
A resident of Port Allen, he died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2000, at his home. He was 55 and a native of Baton Rouge. He served in the U.S. Navy during peace time. Visiting was at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2000, until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Rhoda Gros. Interment was in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Roma Stoute Evans of Port Allen; three daughters, Ronda Riegel of Port Allen, Tammy Smith of St. Francisville and Debra Smith of Baton Rouge; two sons, Michael Smith of California and William Smith of Mississippi; five sisters, Mary Alice Mulkey of New Orleans, Rose Mulkey of Abita Springs, Judy Mulkey of Zachary, Wanda Jarrl of Abita Springs and Patrica Boudreau of Houma; two brothers, Benny R. Mulkey of Gloster, Miss., and Jimmy Boudreau of Houma; and 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Thomas Riegel, Steven Stoute, Michael Smith, William Smith, Stanley Jarrl and Benny Mulkey.
A loving grandmother and homemaker, she died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 57, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Bueche. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services were at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Ricky Howell. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by a special friend she considered her husband, Harold Billot, Port Allen; a daughter and son-in-law, Angelina and Claude McKinzie, Port Allen; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Marshall Lyons, Baton Rouge, and Dillon and Delinda Lyons, North Carolina; four sisters, Nellie Bizette, New Roads, Katherine Parnell, Denham Springs, Audrey Jarreau, Erwinville, and Shirley David, Ventress; a brother, Joseph A. Lemoine, Brusly; and eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Matthew Joseph Lyons; her parents, three sisters and a brother.
A beloved wife and mother and a retired BellSouth supervisor with 30 years of service, she died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 65, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Port Arthur, Texas. Visiting was at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Leo Guillot. Entombment in Resthaven Mausoleum. Survived by her husband, Harold J. Bourque; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Archie Triche; and a sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and T. Wayne Campbell, all of Port Allen; and two brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert and Laura Blackwell, Winnie, Texas, and Hank Blackwell, Kerrville, Texas. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Elva Martin Blackwell. Pallbearers will be Michael Lee Blackwell, Lucius W. Boudreaux, Frank L. Ferachi, Dr. Vincent Leggio, Robert H. Melancon and Paul C. Pattan. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in charge of arrangements.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 10:58 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 79 and a native of Independence. Survived by her husband, Vincent V. "Cha-Cha" Ciaccio; three daughters, Anna Ciaccio McVea and husband Tom McVea of Baton Rouge, Marie Ciaccio Seward and husband Bo Seward of Fayetteville, Ark., and Renee Ciaccio Regira and husband Mark Regira of Brusly; a son, Michael Vincent Ciaccio and wife Cindy Foltzer Ciaccio of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mary Vitrano Caruso and Catherine Vitrano Eells; four brothers, Anthony "Tony" Vitrano, Carlo Vitrano, Vincent "Winkie" Vitrano Jr. and Johnny Vitrano; grandchildren, Jeffrey Lynn Messina and wife Cynthia Gray Messina, Baton Rouge, Damon Lynn Messina and Madelyn Clay of Mobile, Ala., Sunny Lynne Messina and Michael Wade Boeneke and wife Heather Brooks Boeneke, all of Baton Rouge, Brandon Lee Boeneke of Fayetteville, Travis Vincent Ciaccio and Trent Richard Ciaccio, both of Baton Rouge, Taylor Katherine Regira and Carley Ann Regira, both of Brusly, Cari Nicole Seward of Denham Springs, Samuel Pat McVea and wife Julie Mauch McVea of Orange Park, Fla., Thomas Scott McVea V of Hawaii, John Elliott McVea of Baton Rouge, Michael Todd McVea of Boone, N.C., Marian Armena McVea of Grand Prairie, Texas, and David Allen Taylor McVea of Baton Rouge; and great-grandchildren, James Andrew Butler, Aaron Gray Butler and Katie Louise Butler, all of Baton Rouge, Wade Matthew Messina of Lottie, Grace Elizabeth Messina of Mobile, Carl Allen McVea of Hawaii, Samual Richard McVea of Orange Park, Brian Scott McVea of Hawaii, and George Thomas Samarippa of Grand Prairie. Preceded in death by four sisters, Lena Vitrano Triola, Grace Vitrano Guzzardo, Frances Vitrano Leto and JoAnne Vitrano Petite; and two brothers, Joe Vitrano and Jack Vitrano. Visitation was at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Maynard Hurst. Interment was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Lynn Messina, Damon Lynn Messina, Michael Wade Boeneke, Brandon Lee Boeneke, Travis Vincent Ciaccio and Trent Richard Ciaccio. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Craig Vitrano, Tom McVea, Bo Seward and Mark Regira. She was a member of St. Joseph Altars and St. Louis King of France Church fair. Memorial donations may be made to St. Louis King of France Catholic Church. Greenoaks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A retired construction worker and former owner of Poor Boy's Used Cars, he died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000. He was 70, a resident of Oscar and a native of Ventress. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Shine. Interment in False River Memorial Park, New Roads. Survived by his wife, Bertha L. Gremillion, Oscar; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Wanda and Joe Mitchell and Kathie Gremillion, all of Baton Rouge, Linette and Terry Pascalin, Jarreau, and Emily Gremillion and Barry Keller, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Deanna Gremillion, Ventress; two sisters, Doris Cooper, Amarillo, Texas, and Bertha May Soileau, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Emile Gremillion Jr., Port Allen, and Micheal Gremillion, Ventress; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Eunice Gremillion; and a great-grand-child, Shelby Lynn Cline. Pallbearers will be Terry Pascalin, Barry Keller, Joe Mitchell, Johnny Amond, Roger Dale Gremillion and Christopher Langlois.
An employee of St. James Place Retirement Center and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2000, at LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center. She was 36 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Religious services were at the mortuary at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by Brother Thomas Jones. Interment in Lady of Knight Cemetery. Survived by her parents, Leroy and Rosa Lee Grimes; three daughters, LaKeisha Grimes, Tysheka Grimes and KeiAndrea Grimes; a son, Kenneth Grimes; a sister, Melody Nicholas; three sisters-in-law, Faye Grimes, Annette Grimes and Terrica Grimes; three brothers, Leroy Grimes Jr., Ronald Grimes Sr. and Michael Grimes; and a brother-in-law, Donald Nicholas Sr. Preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Grimes; grand-mother, Gertrude Grimes; and grandfathers, Willie Grimes Sr. and Major Neal Sr.
A retired commercial fisherman, he died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Donaldsonville. He was 71 and a resident and native of Pierre Part. Visiting was at Ourso Funeral Home, Pierre Part, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Clarence Waguespack. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survived by four sisters, May M. Landry and Annie Mabile, both of Pierre Part, Nancy Bowlin, Cincinnati, and Adeline Callender, Port Allen; and two brothers, Albert Metrejean, Pierre Part, and Duffy Metrejean, Bridge City. Preceded in death by his parents, Florian and Bernadette Daigle; a sister, Edith M. Hebert; and five brothers, Joyice, Clement, Roy, Andrew and Lloyd Metrejean. He was an accomplished cook and an avid sportsman.
A homemaker and a resident of Belle Rose, she died at 7 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000, at her home. She was 89 and a native of White Castle. Visiting was at St. Jules Catholic Church, Belle Rose, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at noon Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Bayhi. Interment in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Paincourtville. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Noelie and Claude Templet, Thibodaux; a daughter-in-law, Gertrude S. Simoneaux, Brusly St. Martin; a sister, Janice S. Regira, Donaldsonville; eight grandchildren, James, Phyllis and Karen Templet, Brenda T. Durham, Dr. Connie T. Dupre, Leonard and Emmet Simoneaux Jr. and Betty S. Hotard; and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Leonard J. "Panyol" Simoneaux; a son, Emmet J. Simoneaux Sr.; a grandson, Danny Simoneaux; parents, Emile and Noelie Alleman Sanchez; stepmother, Annette D. Sanchez; six brothers, Griffen, Lloyd, Riley, Addis, Olan and Reuben Sanchez; and a sister, Catherine S. Landry Caciabauda. She was a member of St. Martin Ladies Altar Society and a charter member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of Our Lady of the Bayou No. 2052. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
A loving mother and homemaker and a resident of Erwinville, she went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 78 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Sharon Baptist Church, Section Road, Erwinville, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Bill Holifield. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Joseph Lee Zachary Sr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Tug and Armand Erwin Sr.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph L. Jr. and Deanna Zachary and Buzz and Darlene Zachary; six grandchildren and spouses, Stephen and Eva Zachary, Melissa and Huntley Lindsey, A.J. and Christine Erwin, Kelley and Greg Stokley, John and Lori Zachary and Jodi and Bobby LeBlanc; great-grandchildren, Zach, Nick, Simon, Patrik, Gabrielle, Hannah, Olivia and Grace; a brother, Thomas Zobkian Jr.; and a sister, Anne Springer. She was an organist at Sharon Baptist Church June 22, 2000
A sitter for the elderly and a resident of Plaquemine, she died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 75 and a native of Vancleve, Miss. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Doiron. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by six daughters and four sons-in-law, Hilda and Skippy Valence and Carla and Phil Hoffman, all of Grosse Tete, Catherine Carline, Port Allen, Donna K. and John "Smitty" Smith, Prairieville, Doris L. Carline, Addis, and Doris J. and Danny Crane, Baton Rouge; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Curtis and Martha Carline, Zachary, Darrel Carline, Plaquemine, and James and Jessica Carline, Baton Rouge; a sister, O'Realia Robertson, New Iberia; a brother, Roland Howard, Samson, Ala.; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Manuel "Earlis" Carline; her parents; and a great-granddaughter, Angel Marie Valance.
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died Monday, June 12, 2000, at his home. He was 73 and a native of Chopin. Arrangements were pending at Greenoaks Funeral Home. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa Guin Fawcett and Gary Fawcett, Port Allen; a son and daughter-in-law, Billy Chris and Theresa Guin, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Agnes Suggs, Baton Rouge, and Bonnie Martin, Winnfield; two brothers, R.L. Guin, Waterproof, and Horace Guin, Newellton; former wife, Edith Austin, Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his brother, Jule Guin; and a son, George Michael Guin.
Born on Dec. 15, 1932, in Clinton, to Annie Taylor and Willie Ramsey, he was called to rest on Sunday, June 11, 2000. He accepted Christ as his personal savior and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Gregory V. White. He served faithfully until his failing health prevented him from attending church services. He was instrumental in directing the security ministry at Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired sergeant with East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office with 16 years of service. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Annie B. Ramsey, Baton Rouge; four sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Debra, Rick and Wanda, Daryl and Unrecka and Devin and Donna Ramsey, all of Baton Rouge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dedra and Andrew Simmonds, Ocean Springs, Miss., Kara and Dustin Savage, Callas, Idaho; a goddaughter, Vanessa Tate, Baton Rouge; 19 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ophelia Coleman and Georgia Brown, both of Clinton, Bertha Gipson, Erwinville, and Gladys Soileau, Elton; mother and father-in-law, Leola and Stanley Higginbotham, Baton Rouge; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Sarah Stampley, Baker, John Higginbotham and Willie Tate, Baton Rouge, Rosalie Burgess, Baton Rouge, Ruby Lee Stampley, New Orleans; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. Visiting was at Scott's Bluff Morticians from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Religious services were at Beech Grove Baptist Church, Thomas Road, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Gregory V. White. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial in Southern Memorial Gardens.
A former Iberville Parish sheriff's deputy and White Castle police officer, he died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at River West Medical Center in Plaquemine. He was 60 and a native and resident of Plaquemine. He served in the U.S. Air Force during peace time. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Camilleri. Interment in Protestant Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Jo Ann Barbay Rodriguez; a daughter and three sons-in-law, Lianie and Tim Robillard, Port Allen, Wendy and Dwayne Tullier and Marie and Chad David, all of Plaquemine; a son and daughter-in-law, Royal "Lil Roy" Joseph Jr. and Tara Rodriguez, Plaquemine; a sister, Carolyn "Tuppy" Rodriguez Chaney, Baton Rouge; and 10 grandchildren, Leann Falcon Morales, Ashley Falcon, Corey Robillard, Kara Jo Bruno, Kayla, Dustin and Dylan Tullier, Brianna Rodriguez, Blaise Michael David and Chelsie David. Preceded in death by his parents, Emile Rodriguez Jr. and Helen Daigle Spragio; and a grandchild, Paul Bruno Jr. Pallbearers will be Chad Tullier, Tim Robillard, Garrett Morales, Roy Rodriguez Jr., Corey Robillard and Dwayne Tullier. Honorary pallbearer is Blaise David.
A retired automobile painter and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Thursday, June 8, 2000, at his home. He was 59 and a native of West Baton Rouge Parish. Visiting was at Star Hill Baptist Church, 1640 N. 48th St., from 9 a.m. Thursday until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Raymond Jetson Sr. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by his former wife, Marjorie Smith, Baton Rouge; two daughters, Deborah G. Smith-Hill, Kenner, and Erica Fay Smith, Toulouse, France; a son-in-law, Antonio R. Hill, Kenner; a granddaughter, Sofia Hill, Kenner; future son-in-law, Philippe Escassut, Toulouse; a son, Mark Alan Smith, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Juanita Billups, Washington, D.C., and Alice and Beatrice Smith, both of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Monroe Sr., Leroy and Roosevelt Smith, all of Baton Rouge, and Johnnie Smith, San Antonio, Texas; two sisters-in-law; three godsons, Rogers Hunt Jr., Christopher Hunt and Brandon L. Kelly, all of Baton Rouge; close lifelong friends, Charles and Bobby Kelly, both of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Scott Sr. and Mary Paige Smith; six sisters, Mary Smith, Martha S. Williams, Lucille S. Jetson, Leola S. Burton, Gertrude S. Grimes and Angela S. Queen; and five brothers, Franklin, Eddie, Freddie, Scott Jr. and Felton Smith. He was a member of Zion City Baptist Church. Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A retired welder with C.F. Bean and a member of Local 102, he died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 70 and a resident and native of Plaquemine. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Kathleen Bouy Traigle, Plaquemine; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Earl Kelley, Plaquemine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jay Wallace and Cherie Jumonville Traigle, White Castle, and Larry Jude and Lana Hackler Traigle, Brusly; five grandchildren, Erin and Lauren Kelley, Samantha and Jessica Traigle and Chelsea Traigle; and a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Traigle, Brusly. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Wilson and Gertrude Marie Beer Traigle; and two brothers, Thomas Joseph "T.J." and Joseph "Diddy" Traigle
A tree climber and resident and native of Erwinville, he died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2000, at his home. He was 43. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 9 a.m. until religious services at noon Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Norman Crochet. Interment in Erwinville Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Avian Harding, Erwinville; mother and stepfather, Patsy Williams Mahan and James Mahan, Port Hudson; grandmother, Fannie S. Williams, Zachary; a daughter, Heather Kay O'Neal, Glenpool, Okla.; a stepson, Cizar Allan Weatherford, Baton Rouge; a sister and brother-in-law, Patti and Mark Moses, Brusly; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Larry and Kathy Harding, Livingston, Ronnie and Toni Harding and Jonathan Wayne Harding and fianc‚e Anna Sonnier, all of Erwinville; a grandchild, Alex Maddox; three step-grandchildren, Trevor Allan, Mariah Sage and Brooklyn Pilar Weatherford; and a niece, Kayci Jo. Preceded in death by his father, David F. Harding; grandfather, R.O. "Shorty" Williams; and two nephews, James Herbert Hoffman Jr. and Corey Alan Harding. He was a member of the Ruttin' Buck Hunting Club in Bayou Sorrel.
A retired pipe fitter and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 84, born Sept. 8, 1915, in West Baton Rouge Parish to Walter Hebert, who was from Plaquemine, and Eugenie Duhon, who was from St. Landry Parish. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Visitation at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. William Young of Community Bible Church. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his wife, Catherine Babin Hebert; a son, Gerald Gordon Hebert and wife Linda Conner; a daughter, Patricia Hebert Foster and husband Bobby; two granddaughters, Michael Hebert Dickey and husband Jeffrey James Dickey and Beryl Caillouet Stokes and husband and Harold Michael; two grandsons, Gerald Gordon Hebert Jr. and wife Susan Engels and Billy Foster and wife Tammy Olah; four great-granddaughters, Alletia Gayle Stokes, Alexandra Joy Stokes, Margaret Susan Day and Katharine Rebecca Dickey; and two great-grandsons, Gregory John Day and James Rundell Dickey. Preceded in death by his parents. He was a member of Community Bible Church, Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 198 and East Gate Lodge F&AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to a favorite Masonic charity or to Gideons International.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at Touro Infirmary, New Orleans. She was 95 and a native of Maringouin. Visiting was at A. Wesley Funeral Home, 10810 Ventress Drive, Maringouin, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry C. Vavasseur. Interment in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Maringouin. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including Earl and Helen Delt, Chloe Williams, Girly Mae Taylor, Bessie Steward, Cynthia Taylor, Ruby Yeager, Linda Yeager, James Yeager III, Leroy and Rose Hall and Lucille Green; many friends, including Sophie Waker, Eddie Dogan, Aretha Antwine and Lenora Isaac; many cousins, including Eular Jackson and Herbert Lawson; and friends of the community.
A retired laborer and a resident of Brusly, he died at 7 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2000, in Plaquemine. He was 74 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 11 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Iona Woods. Interment in Homestead Cemetery. Survived by two cousins, Odessa LeBlanc of Brusly and Leontine Washington of Plaquemine. Preceded in death by his mother, Rose Allen; his father, the Rev. Lee Porter; a sister and a brother.
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