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A retired registered nurse with more than 30 years of service with St. Amant, Haile, diBenedetto, McKowen and Broyles obstetrics and gynecology clinic, she died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2000, at her home in Port Allen. She was 62 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., led by Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Mon-day, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge. Survived by her husband, G. Ralph Bergeron, Port Allen; two daughters and sons-in-law, Monica and Dr. Philip Padgett, Port Allen, and Bethanie and Larry Bass, Valdosta, Ga.; two sons and daughters-in-law, J. Brian and Jill Gregoire Bergeron, Tifton, Ga., and Hershall and Stephanie Pegg Bergeron, Hammond; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth Ann and William Nelson, Baton Rouge; a brother and sister-in-law, Sherrill and Pam Guedry Rhodes, Brusly; two sisters-in-law, Loretta Jarreau Rhodes and Sybil Templet Rhodes, both of Baton Rouge; a brother-in-law, Johnny Hillyard, Port Allen; a brother-in-law and his wife, Kenneth and Donna Kuykendall, Walker; and nine grandchildren, Alexa and Abby Bergeron, Emily, Zachary and Anna Catherine Padgett, and Jackson, Jordan, Beau and Blakeley Bergeron. Preceded in death by her parents, C. Hershall and Marie Vavasseur Rhodes; a sister, Frances Hillyard; and two brothers, Charles Hershall Rhodes Jr. and John Brent Rhodes Sr. She was grand regent of Catholic Daughters of the Americas and a Eucharistic minister for Holy Family Catholic Church. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Jubilee Campaign, 319 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767.
He was a wonderful person who loved much. He was 56 and a resident of Port Allen. He was killed tragically in a train accident on Monday, June 26, 2000. He was an engineer with the Canadian National Illinois Central Railroad for more than 30 years. He was president of the Brotherhood of Local Engineers 914 and chairman of the Louisiana State Legislative Board of Engineers. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, with services at 8 p.m. Survived by his wife, Fern Roshto Connor, Port Allen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chip and Erin Connor, Bend, Ore., and Brian and Sharon Connor, Plaquemine; a daughter, Vikki Connor, Bend; three stepchildren, Lyron Dupuy, Chantell and husband Randall Crosby, and Bronwyn and husband Jason Creighton, all of Port Allen; seven grandchildren, Tori Dupuy, Rayanna Connor, Colby Creighton, Jory Dupuy, Tanner Crosby and Katie and Jacob Connor. Preceded in death by his mother, Aline Hawkey; and first wife, Barbara Schaeffer Connor. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations be made to a favorite charity.
A retired caterer, she died at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 25, 2000, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was 74 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Glory Land Baptist Church from 5 p.m. Thursday until religious services at 8 p.m., conducted by pastor R.T. Iglehart. Dismissal was at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment was in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Edwina Williams and Cynthia Germany, both of Baton Rouge, and Vanessa Daniels, Atlanta; three sisters, Lucy Crockett, Baton Rouge, Darla Turner, San Francisco, and Bernice Askins, Plaquemine; a brother, Harvey Kibby, Brusly; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Edward Daniels Sr.; and a son, Edward Daniels Jr. Desselle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Died Monday, June 19, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. Visiting was at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Plaquemine, the Rev. Clyde McNell, pastor, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, with pastor Sam Butler officiating. She graduated from Iberville High School and completed courses at Westside Vocational School. She graduated in cosmetology from Universal College of Beauty and later returned to become a cosmetology instructor. She used the obtained education by teaching at Baton Rouge School of Beauty and Stephen's Beauty School. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Robert Davis Sr., Plaquemine; five children, Melissa Jackson, Plaquemine, Robert Davis Jr. and wife Antoinette, and Shelvy Davis and wife Melissa, all of Baton Rouge, and Kilonna Davis and Shirley Davis, both of Plaquemine; mother, Shirley Jackson, Port Allen; mother-in-law, Eula Frank, Lafayette; stepfather, Horace James, Baton Rouge; father-in-law, Warner Sinegal Sr., Lafayette; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Debra and Frank Minier, Baton Rouge, Gwendolyn and Othal Foster, Plaquemine, Katherine and Gerry Richard, Baton Rouge, Angela James, Addis, and Carl Frank, Preston Frank and Warner Sinegal Jr., all of Lafayette; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman Jackson Jr., Horace James III, Dennis and Terri James and Michael James, all of Oakland, Calif., and Tammy Sinegal, Lafayette; five grandchildren, a godson and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Herman Jackson Sr.; a grandchild, a nephew, two aunts and two uncles. Roscoe Mortuary, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
An employee of Turner Industries and a member of Boilermakers Union Local 582, he died Thursday evening, June 22, 2000. He was 56, a native of Addis and a resident of Erwinville. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home after 8 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Matt Lorrain officiating. Interment in False River Memorial Park, New Roads. Survived by his wife, Mary Jane Jarreau Palermo, Erwinville; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy P. and Robert Howlett, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Corey Glynn and Kristy D. Palermo, Metairie; a brother, Ronald J. Palermo, Plaquemine; two grandsons, Brandon M. Howlett, Baton Rouge, and Jack C. Palermo, Slidell; and a granddaughter, Charlotte H. Palermo, Slidell. Preceded in death by his parents, Dominick E. Palermo Sr. and Mary Drago Palermo, who were natives of Addis; and grandparents, Paul and Mary Palermo and Lucian and Frances Drago, all of Addis.
A retired machinist for Cargill Grain Co. with 34 years of service and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2000. He was 75 and a native of Port Allen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Religious services were at New Mount Olive Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Constance C. Queen; two daughters, Frances Johnson and Catherine Dukes; five sons, Earnest Jr., Freddie Sr., Leory and Calvin Queen, all of Baton Rouge, and James Queen, Marietta, Ga.; four sisters, Dorthory Riley, Rosialee Grimes, Lillian Thomas and Mary Henderson; two brothers, Willie Grimes Jr. and Leory Grimes; 30 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude Grimes and Amos Queen; stepfather, Willie Grimes Sr.; maternal and paternal grandparents; and a son, Rodney Queen. He was educated in the West Baton Rouge Parish school system. Winnfield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A resident of Brusly, she died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 73 and a native of Vacherie. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Joe Acosta, Plaquemine, Kathleen and Roy Andr,, Brusly, Rose Mary and Huey Hebert, Addis, and Debbie and Ronnie Hicks, Brusly; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Alesisa Richard Ockmand, Brusly; two sisters, Rita Glavianna, Donaldsonville, and Irene Becnel, Lake Des Almond; 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Roger Ockmand; a son, Roger Ockmand Jr.; parents, Herbert and Evelie Folse Folse; two sisters, Eulalie Benoit and Marie Stein; and two brothers, Westmore Folse and Herbert Folse Jr. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Shane Andr., Huey Hebert Jr., Ben Acosta, Gerald Acosta, Aaron Ockmand, Brant Hicks and Chad Hicks.
A retired caterer, she died at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 25, 2000, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was 74 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Glory Land Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. Thursday, conducted by pastor R.T. Iglehart. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Edwina Williams and Cynthia Germany, both of Baton Rouge, and Vanessa Daniels, Atlanta; three sisters, Lucy Crockett, Baton Rouge, Darla Turner, San Francisco, and Bernice Askins, Plaquemine; a brother, Harvey Kibby, Brusly; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grand-children. Preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Edward Daniels Sr.; and a son, Edward Daniels Jr. Desselle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A retired registered nurse with East Louisiana State Hospital and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 88 and a native of Bluff Creek. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 9 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Arun John. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by seven nieces, Linda Day Phillips, Port Allen, Sharon Day Devine, Houston, Carol Schuchs Tannehill, Ruston, Joan Schuchs Couch, Plano, Texas, Doretta Phillips Wilkerson, New Orleans, Catherine Phillips Pierce, Atlanta, and Dodie Edwards Smith, Bossier City; four nephews, James Lionel Day, Port Allen, Daniel Ruffin Edwards, Monroe, Van Phillips, Natchez, Miss., and Marcus Reeves Schuchs Jr., Atlanta; two great-nieces, Brandi Elise Edwards, Monroe, and Elizabeth Schuchs Gopaul, Atlanta; and two great-nephews, Justin Micah Day, Port Allen, and Marcus Reeves Schuchs III, Atlanta. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Eugene Bernard Schuchs; parents, Lionel Dupre and Callie Rogillio Kent; a sister, Ouida Kent Day; and a nephew, John Schuchs. Honorary pallbearers are Justin Micah Day, James Lionel Day, Price Eagle, Grady Pino, Rawlston D. Phillips Jr., Paul Kent and Wayne Jarreau. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to American Heart Association of Louisiana, 3968 North Blvd., Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
A retired housekeeping manager with St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, and a resident of Port Allen, she passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 89, born in Blackhark, Concordia Parish. Visiting was at Shiloh Baptist Church from 8 a.m. Monday until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Charlie Morgan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by two sisters, Stella Smith, Port Allen, and Leola Collins, New Orleans. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie Berry; parents, Mary Cain and Hayes Cheffin; four sisters, Clara Marshall, Carrie Yeaber, Addie Jenkins and Laura Robinson; and three brothers, Willie, Hayes and Ernest Cheffin. Pallbearers will be Anthony Smith, Kenneth Smith, Gregory Marshall, Eddie Williams, Ransell Gray and Henry Chrisentery. Honorary pallbearers are Isaac Smith Jr., Morris Mosely, Lloyd Johnson and Kenneth Smith Jr. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A retired project manager with various construction companies with 30 years of service and a resident of Plaquemine, he died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Internal Medicine Associates, Plaquemine. He was 68 and a native of Tallulah. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean conflict. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Althea and Frank Ourso, Baton Rouge, and Willie and Al Falcon, Plaquemine; three sons and daughters-in-law, Earl "Bubba" Jr. and Danette Willis, Brusly, and Brian and Charlotte Willis and Erik and Patty Willis, all of Plaquemine; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine and Frank Ferachi and Ethel and Nolan Bueche II, all of Plaquemine; a brother and sister-in-law, Randolph and Catherine Willis, Plaquemine; a special companion, Donna "Bugs" Hill, Baton Rouge; special friends, Bobby and wife Valerie Wilson, Plaquemine; and 14 grandchildren, Leslie and Nikki Ourso, Brittany, Courtney and Parker Willis, Toby, Beau and Trent Willis, Catherine Joyce, Nicole and Albert Falcon, Chantell F. Montagnino and Shelby and Cody Willis. Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Joyce "Joy" Ourso Willis; parents, Randolph Sr. and Josie Robertson Willis; and a brother-in-law, Jude Rills. He was a member of Plaquemine High Booster Club and American Legion Post No. 167. The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Foundation Hospital.
A homemaker and a resident of Erwinville, she died at 11:10 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2000, at her home. She was 77 and a native of Marksville. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Religious services were in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters, Dottie Coughlin, St. Gabriel, and Judy A. Boudreaux, Erwinville; a son, Leon J. Dupont, Glynn; four sisters, Bernice Mayeaux, Baton Rouge, Dorothy Scallan Farrell, LaPlace, Joan Patrick, Kenner, and Eline Neal, Moreauville; six grandchildren, Robby and Skeeter Coughlin, Katherine and Matthew Dupont, Bridget Chustz and Candice Landry; and a great-grandchild, Chrissie Nickens. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifton L. Dupont; a son, Richard J. Dupont; parents, Clebert Scallan and Agnes D. Scallan; a sister, Lula Millet; and two brothers, Nolan P. Scallan and Jimmy Scallan. Pallbearers will be Robby Coughlin, Jaren Landry, Jason Chustz, Al Neal, Gregory B. Scallan, Shawn Patrick, Steve Mayeaux and Raymond Dupont. Cross bearer will be Matthew Dupont. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland.
A self-employed carpenter, he died at 2:32 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Donaldsonville. He was 93 and a native and resident of Donaldsonville. Visiting was at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sun-day. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Donaldsonville, at 10 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Michael Galea. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by five daughters and four sons-in-law, Heloise Medine Meraux and Ernestine and E.J. Callahan, all of White Castle, Carolyn and Earl Schlatre and Catherine and David Oubre, all of Donaldsonville, and Geraldine and Burton Theriot, Pierre Part; eight sons and five daughters-in-law, Raymond and Mary Rose, Harold and Barbara, Gerald and Clara, Lloyd and Jackie, and Donald and Ernest Capello III, all of Donald-sonville, and Henry and Vickie Capello, Brusly; a sister, Margie Robert, Donaldsonville; a brother, Alvin Capello, Plains, Texas; 41 grandchildren; 45 great-grand-children; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Heloise Rodrigue Capello; parents, Ernest Sr. and Carmelite Babin Capello; four brothers, Curtis, Ervin, Lee-Roy and Freddie Capello; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth; a son, Floyd Wilson; two grandsons, Bertrand Medine Jr. and Corey Oubre; and a son-in-law, Bertrand Medine Sr.
A native and resident of Plaquemine, she died Friday, July 7, 2000, at River West Medical Center. Visiting was at Good Citizens Mortuary 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Wake service was at Mount Airy Baptist Church, 62440 Adams St., Plaquemine, at 8 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Calvin Jenkins, pastor. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by four daughters, Junita Butler, Harvey, Naomi Fair, Brusly, and Elnora Watkins and Althea Odom, both of Plaquemine; seven sons, Horace Carlin, Houma, Lawrence Carlin III, Zachary, Shavers Gordon, Addis, and Sherman Carlin Sr., the Rev. Nolan Carlin, Aldryce Gordon and Whitney Gascon, all of Plaquemine; a sister, Elizabeth Barker; three brothers, Ernest, Ike and J.C. Mosby; 53 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law; six daughters-in-law; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Carlin Jr.; parents, Tommy and Lorraine Mosby; a daughter, Annette Butler; six brothers; a sister; and five grandchildren. She was a member of Mount Airy Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the choir.
At age 68, he died at 3:50 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000. He was a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Pierre Part. He was founder of TLC Mobile Medical, a portable X-ray service in Louisiana and Alabama. He was known throughout the nursing-home industry in both states for playing Santa Claus to thousands of residents for 15 years. He also played Santa Claus on his Sea Doo in the annual Belle River Christmas Boat parades. He was an entrepreneur, a staunch believer in alternative medicine, and gladly shared his knowledge, love and trust with everyone he met. He was in the cardiopulmonary service business at the time of his death. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Jewel Faye Forbes Cooper; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Theresa and James Rizzutto, Port Allen, Jessica and Mike Beck, Prairieville, and Valerie and Deak Cooper, Houma; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Clay and Ashley Foulks Cooper, Baton Rouge, and Joel Cooper, Port Allen; a foster daughter, Jenny Ramirez, Baton Rouge; his father, Jewell C. Cooper Sr., Madisonville; four brothers, Carlos Cooper, Slidell, Tommy and Randy Cooper, both of Madisonville, and Dave Cooper, Folsom; two sisters, Carolyn Cole and Cynthia Phelps, both of Madisonville; four granddaughters, Regina and Rachel Rizzutto, Sheena Sartin and Alyssa Cooper; and three grandsons, Kenny and Josh Sartin and Collin Cooper. Preceded in death by his mother, Cleo Goldate Cooper; and a brother, Gary Cooper. Pallbearers will be Doug and Greg Phelps, Joey Cooper, Chad Cooper, Chawn Cooper, Kenny and Josh Sartin and David Trahan. Honorary pallbearers are Collin Cooper and his granddaughters. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Battered Women's Association of Baton Rouge. Visitation was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Dr. Lonnie Sibley. Burial in Theodore Denninger Cemetery, Madisonville
A retired chemical operator and a native and resident of Plaquemine, he died at 11 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. He was 60. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Cold War. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Interment was in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by his wife, Brenda LeMay Devillier, Plaquemine; a daughter and son-in-law, Sunni and George Robertson IV, Port Allen; three sons and two daughters-in-law, James Jr. and Donna Savoie Devillier, Ty and Ann Hernandez Devillier and Mark Devillier, all of Plaquemine; five grandchildren, Cody and Taylor Devillier, Rebecca and "Baby" Devillier and Chandler Robertson; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine and J.C. Ferguson Jr. and Betty and Ira Hergruder, all of Plaquemine; a brother and sister-in-law, A.J. "Bee" and Judy Devillier, Plaquemine; a sister-in-law, Loretta LeMay Kennedy; a brother-in-law, Richard "Dickie" LeMay; and a special hunting friend, Kenneth Ortis. Preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse James Jr. and Agnes Bello Devillier.
A wonderful mother, devoted wife, loving sister and grandmother, a true friend, aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and a beautiful person, she died at 12:08 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 65, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Ventress. Visiting was at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Wake services were at the church at 7 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Religious services were at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Hilton Rivet, pastor. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Albert Johnson Sr.; two daughters, Geirlynn and Janet Johnson, both of Port Allen; four sons, Albert Johnson Jr., Baton Rouge, Howard Johnson, Port Allen, Allen Johnson, New Orleans, and James Johnson, Pasadena, Texas; three sisters, Bernadette Harris, New Orleans, and Louvenia Joseph and Bertha Webb, both of Port Allen; two brothers, Lunzy Christopher, Baton Rouge, and John Dennis "J.D." Christopher, New Roads; three daughters-in-law, Cynthia W. Johnson, Port Allen, and Cynthia S. Johnson and Delores K. Johnson, both of Baton Rouge; a son-in-law, Oliver Patin, Baker; grandchildren, Ronald O., Margarette, Ashley, Brittney, Megan and Shemar Johnson, Melissa Julian and Kendrick Patin; a stepgrandchild, Shanta McQuillan; a great-grandchild, Diontre Lawrence; an uncle, Kerney Christopher, New Roads; four sisters-in-law, Delores Davis, Victoria Christopher and Geraldine Christopher, all of Baton Rouge, and Lucinda Joseph, New Roads; three brothers-in-law, Alvin and Joseph Johnson, both of Los Angeles, and James Harris, New Orleans; a godson, Gary Joseph, Port Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Edgar Christopher, a daughter, Mary Johnson Patin; a son, Ronald "Fankie" Johnson; two sisters, Audrey and Dorothy Christopher; and many other relatives. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and an honorary member of Holy Name Society. She was a member of American Deputy Sheriffs Association and an honorary member of Louisiana Sheriffs Association. Special thanks to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Acadian Ambulance and Dr. Cornelius Mayfield for their care and concern. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 3968 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A resident of Brusly, she died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 73 and a native of Vacherie. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Joe Acosta, Plaquemine, Kathleen and Roy Andre', Brusly, Rose Mary and Huey Hebert, Addis, and Debbie and Ronnie Hicks, Brusly; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Alesisa Richard Ockmand, Brusly; two sisters, Rita Glavianna, Donaldsonville, and Irene Becnel, Lake Des Almond; 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Roger Ockmand; a son, Roger Ockmand Jr.; parents, Herbert and Evelie Folse Folse; two sisters, Eulalie Benoit and Marie Stein; and two brothers, Westmore Folse and Herbert Folse Jr. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Shane Andre', Huey Hebert Jr., Ben Acosta, Gerald Acosta, Aaron Ockmand, Brant Hicks and Chad Hicks.
A retired self-employed automotive mechanic and a resident of Erwinville, he died at 1:02 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, at his home. He was 74 and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Phillip Joseph. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by a sister-in-law, Amelina Byrd Wright, Baton Rouge; a brother-in-law, Lum Javius Sr., Port Allen; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie Wright Sr. and Elizabeth Newton Wright; three sisters, Mary Emma Wright, Gertrude Thomas and Daisy Javius; and five brothers, Booker T., Richard, Ernest, Enoch and Freddie Wright.
A retired professional barber and a native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at his home. He was 71. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having received an honorable discharge. Visiting was at Bethany World Prayer Center from 9 a.m. Monday until religious services at 11 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Lucille Hobson Anderson; four daughters, Lillie Bell and Michelle Anderson Brown, both of Baton Rouge, Deborah Anderson Watson, Los Angeles, and Elizabeth Anderson Cryer, Baton Rouge; two sons, Clifton A. Anderson Jr., Stone Mountain, Ga., and David A. Anderson, Atlanta; a sister, Edna A. Crockett, Brusly; two brothers, Thomas M. Anderson, Baton Rouge, and Huey Anderson, Baker; 13 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by a sister, Pearl A. Trent; father, Charlie Anderson; mother, Edna Levy Anderson; and two brothers, Calvin and Fred Anderson. Carney-Mackey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A homemaker and resident of Opelousas, she died at 10:55 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2000, at her home. She was 94 and a native of Iota. Visiting was at Sibille Funeral Home, Opelousas Chapel, after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services were at St. Landry Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Bellevue Park Cemetery. Survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Marlene Caillouet of Baton Rouge, Gayle Caillouet of Opelousas and Jackie and Harry Lafleur of Prairie Ronde; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Don and Georgia Caillouet of Bridge City, Texas, James "Bubsy" and Carolyn Caillouet of Sunset, Nick and Valerie Caillouet of Lafayette, John Caillouet of Port Allen, and Dwight and JoAnn Caillouet of Opelousas; a sister-in-law, Eugenie Daigle of Church Point; 28 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, James Caillouet; parents, Constant and Cathy Daigle; a brother, Floyd Daigle; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Cobb Caillouet; and a grandchild, Sadie Hanna Caillouet. She was a member of St. Landry Catholic Church Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Opelousas Rosary Group.
A musician and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 43 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Mike Abadie. Interment was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Debbie McCreary Cook; mother, Amy Cook; a daughter, Alexandra Cook; a stepson, Harvest O. Reynolds; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Amy LaRue Cook, Paula C. and Stephen Briggs and Cindy C. and Blake Rodney; two nieces, Brandan Rojas and Molly Briggs; and his dog, George. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Cook Jr. Pallbearers will be Chris Leblanc, Floyd Saizon, Cameron Pyle, James Slaughter, Kenny Valentine and Jimmy Hollinhorst. Honorary pallbearers are Blake Rodney, Stephen Briggs, Harvest Reynolds, Larry Jay McCreary, Chicago Al, Big Luther Kent, William "Ersel" Tumlin, David Day and Larry Mayeaux. He received an award from M. Hohner and the Baton Rouge Blues Fest for the best harmonica player at the 1992 Blues Fest.
A homemaker and resident of Brusly, she died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at her home. She was 70 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting was at Union Baptist Church, Brusly, from 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Singleton Jr. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Beverly G. Williams, Doris M. Lemora, Mary E. Johnson and Emma E. Joubert; three sons, Charles E. Givens, August Givens Jr. and Edward W. Elmore; two sisters, Geraldine J. Porche and Eula J. Camille; and two stepchildren, Eddie Elmore Sr. and Ella B. Williams. Preceded in death by her father and mother; a sister, Elaine Jackson; and an uncle, Dennis Jackson.
A resident of Port Allen, she died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 59 and a native of Centreville, Miss. Visiting was at Winnfield Funeral Home from 8 a.m. Friday until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gil Wright. Interment was in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by her mother, Rose Anna Wilson, Centreville; three daughters and a son-in-law, Beverly Ann and Robert W. Payne and Alexis D. Wilson, all of Baton Rouge, and Casandra Wilson, Port Allen; a sister and brother-in-law, Aslee and Leo Weathersby, Gloster, Miss.; a brother, Oscar Lee Wilson, Centreville; grand-children, Sharon D. Jackson, Kenwan D., Shalya T. and Robert Payne Jr. and Indya, Alex and Taja Wilson; and a great-granddaughter, Dejione Jackson. Preceded in death by her husband, Alex Jones Jr.; father, Horace Wilson; and a son, Ronnie Lee Bell.
Owner of Thibodeaux Sheet Metal Works in Denham Springs and a resident of Denham Springs, he died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. He was 81 and a native of Erwinville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Cleo Milano. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Annie Mae Thibodeaux, Denham Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol Ann and Dale Herring, Denham Springs; a son, Joseph Ray Thibodeaux, Birmingham, Ala.; six grandchildren, Denise Mancuso, St. Amant, Jimmy Wainwright, Joe Wainwright and Jamie Wainwright, all of Denham Springs, Deanna Lee, Chelsea, Ala., and Christopher Paul Thibodeaux, Shelby, Ala.; 14 great-grandchildren; five nieces; and four nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Alek Thibodeaux; mother, Virgie Lemoine Rodriquez; two brothers, Beverly and Clifton Thibodeaux; a sister, Florestine Evans; and a nephew, E.J. Evans. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Wainwright, Joseph Wainwright, Jamie Wainwright, Chris Thibodeaux, Howard Mancuso and Ryan Thibodeaux. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Denham Springs, and Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 21.
A retired teacher with the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000, at Ollie Steel Burden Manor. She was a native of Ethel. Visiting at Shiloh Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Smith. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by two sisters, Clara White Deo, El Cerito, Calif., and Mildred Anderson, New Orleans; a brother, James White, New Orleans; a devoted nephew, Bernard Whitley, Baton Rouge; a devoted niece, Bernadette Jefferson, New Orleans; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and three brothers. She was a very active and faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was a member of Retired Teachers Association. Desselle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A retired employee of DSM Copolymer Rubber & Chemical, he died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 52 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at Scott's United Methodist Church, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Ulysse Stephens. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Marchel H. Williams; parents, the Rev. Dave and Velma Williams, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Rosheka R. Robertston, Baton Rouge; a stepdaughter, Dionne Rachel Harden, Baton Rouge; a son, Dave Louis Ross; four sisters, evangelist Jocita Williams, Denver, and Debra A. Lee, Bridgett Williams and Carmie Lee Brown, all of Baton Rouge; five brothers, Cothern, the Rev. Don, Eugene, Keith and Carl Williams; two aunts, Eula Hayes, Houston, and Louise Smith, Richmond, Calif.; two uncles, Charles Hayes, Port Allen, and Richard Griffin, Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren, Shondrieka Rochelle and Terrilyn Da'Lacie.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 70. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial in Mulatto Bend Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Alex Dent; two daughters, Toni Wisham, Baton Rouge, and Wanda Wisham, Port Allen; two sons, Sherman Wisham, Baton Rouge, and Leroy Smith, Port Allen; four sisters, Irene Williams, Port Allen, and Mary Osborne, Carolyn Smith and Janet Miller, all of Plaquemine; a brother, Richard Smith Jr., Plaquemine; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Wisham, Jr.; father and mother, Richard Smith and Gertrude Willis Smith; and two sisters, Ruby Smith Ealy and Laura Smith Robinson.
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died Thursday, July 20, 2000. He was 27 and native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from noon until religious services at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Minister Eddie Dogan. Burial in Lady of Knights Cemetery. Survived by two children, Blair and Damien Fernandez; and foster sisters and brothers, including Kim Dogan and Malike Dogan. Preceded in death by foster parents, Richard and Bertha Brown and Jessie Dogan.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she died at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at her residence. She was born on April 7, 1905, in Brusly and was a resident of Port Allen. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Georgette Oncal Brooks, Covington, and Susan Katherine Oncal, Port Allen; six grandchildren and spouses, Laurie and Johnny Seneca, Sally and Andy Seneca, Addis, Danny and Myra Brooks, Walker, Amy and Tom Gates, Covington, Davy and Karen Brooks, Albany, and Jamey and Lynne Brooks, Fillmore, Calif.; 15 great-grandchildren and spouses, Becky and Steven Purdom, Eric and Jennifer Seneca, Denham Springs, Christopher Brooks, Baton Rouge, Tammy, Jennifer and Jason Seneca, Addis, Timothy and Joey Gates, Covington, Jesse, Laura and Carey Brooks, Albany, and Katie, Emily, Beth and Jeremy Brooks, Fillmore; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend and neighbor, Joan "Boo" Aguillard, Port Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aman J. and Laura LaBauve Sarradet; husband, Honore L. Oncal Jr.; a son-in-law, Freddie M. Brooks; three sisters, Elmire S. Sanchez, Adeline S. Templet and Beatrice S. Thompson; and two brothers, J.A. Sarradet Sr. and Ferdinand P. Sarradet. Pallbearers will be her family members. She was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, McKinley-Bourg Post No. 160, Port Allen. The family would like to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge for their care and support, especially Cynthia, Kim and Ruby. Special thanks also goes to Karla Rumfola, Amanda Tullier and Sister Emma Noel for their love and care shown during her illness.
A retired boilermaker and member of Local 582, he died at 10 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid-City. He was 79, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Pineville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Alfred L. Roshto. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by his wife, Ethel Doiron Roshto, Port Allen; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Fay and Buck Covington, Brusly, Fern Connor, Florie and Carl Robertson, all of Port Allen, and Frieda Terpenning, Aurora, Colo.; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Ray "Red" and Joy Haynes Roshto, French Settlement, and Randy and Jackie Cashio Roshto, Baton Rouge; a stepdaughter, Kelli Jarreau, Brusly; a stepson, Roger and wife Lisa Selser Doiron, Brusly; two brothers, E.J. Roshto, Birmingham, Ala., and Carlisle Roshto, Colyell; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Belle "Beth" Warner Roshto; a daughter, Judith Roshto; a sister and two brothers. Pallbearers will be grandsons. He was a member of South Baton Rouge Church of Christ.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 11:57 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 63 and a native of Oscar. Visiting was at Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until religious services at noon Monday, conducted by the Rev. James Watson. Interment in Hope Cemetery. Survived by five sisters, Selma Shields and Hazel Breaux, both of Port Allen, and Mildred Petty, Ruby Lee Ruffin and Idella Ruffin, all of Baton Rouge; five brothers, Louis and William Ruffin, both of Baton Rouge, Robert Ruffin, Dallas; Gistrave Ruffin, Reno, Nev., and Lee Earl Ruffin, Lafayette; a special friend, Larry West, Baton Rouge; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Susan Herbert Ruffin; two brothers and a sister.
A homemaker, she died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Heritage House, Baton Rouge. She was 85 and a native of Port Allen. Visitation was at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., with recitation of the rosary at 9 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at the church at 10 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Vavasseur. Interment in Bellevue Memorial Park, Opelousas. Survived by two nephews, Michael and Anthony White; a niece, Theresa Whitlow; and a very special friend, Ernest Price. Preceded in death by her husband, George Tackno. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A retired employee of Kean's Laundry and a resident of Port Allen, she died at 9 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, at Port Allen Care Center. She was 91 and a native of Chamberlin. Visiting at St. Mark Baptist Church, Chamberlin, from 8 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Joseph Riley. Interment in Orange Grove Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Ora Lee Davis; and a sister, Hattie T. Daniel. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A native and resident of Plaquemine, she died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va., as the result of an automobile accident. She was 20. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 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. Eric Gyan. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Cpl. Wallace A. Vidrine Jr., stationed at Quantico Marine Base in Virginia; mother and stepfather, Karen Roth and Ronnie St. Romain, Plaquemine; two stepbrothers, Jason St. Romain, Port Allen, and Jamie St. Romain, Prairieville; maternal grandparents, John and Madeline Haydel Roth, Plaquemine; paternal grandfather, Henry Mars Sr., New Roads; Ronald "Ronnie" and Cindy Passantino Rodrigue, Plaquemine, who reared her father and who loved her as though she were their granddaughter; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her father, Henry Mars Jr.; and paternal grandmother, Peggy Mars Rodrigue.
A sales associate and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 1:51 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000. She was 45 and a native of Baker. Visiting was at New Southside Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Visiting was at Love Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until wake services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at the church at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by Pastor LeRoy Depluche. Interment in Kelson Cemetery, Arbroth. Survived by her husband, Melvin Williams of Port Allen; five daughters, Stacey Bracken, Liza Bracken, Shonnett' Bracken, Pearl Lemon and Monica Jones; and two nieces whom she raised, Angela Harris and Latonya Overton, all of Baton Rouge; a son, Alvin Bracken; and two nephews whom she raised, Preston Wells and Moses Harris Jr., all of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Marcia D. Solomon of Baton Rouge and Theresa Parker of New Orleans; two brothers, Amos Dorsey Jr. of Bueche and Wayne Dorsey of Baton Rouge; a very devoted friend, Patricia Dunn; and 25 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Amos Dorsey Sr.; mother, Octavie Dorsey; a sister, Lona Mae Wells; a brother, Micheal V. Dorsey; and a nephew, Fred Dorsey. Pallbearers were Maurice Murphy, Eric Price, John Lemon, Reggie Davis, Lonnie Jaques, Donnie Davis, Geraud Davis and Andre Jaques. Honorary pallbearers were Melvin Williams, Amos Dorsey Jr., Wayne Dorsey, Alvin Bracken, James Davis Sr., Forrest Solomon, Preston Wells and Moses Harris Jr. She was a dedicated choir member who loved to spread the word of God.
A sugar cane farmer and cattleman and a resident of Plaquemine, he died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 56 and a native of White Castle. He was a U.S. Army veteran during peacetime. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, Sunday and Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Dean Martin. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Betty Wunstel Aucoin, Plaquemine; a daughter, Cherie Aucoin, Port Allen; a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Sabrina Aucoin, Plaquemine; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Margaret Canova, and Catherine and Randolph Willis, all of Plaquemine, and Mercedes and Herman LeBlanc, St. Amant; a brother and sister-in-law, Lee Roy and Noonie Aucoin, White Castle; a grandson, Joey Aucoin; and mother-in-law, Adeline Wunstel, White Castle. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Maude Rivet Aucoin; and two brothers, Marion and Billy Aucoin. Pallbearers will be George Aucoin, David Boudreaux, Sam Canova, Buddy Parnell, Rodney Willis and Herman Wunstel. Honorary pallbearers are P.J. "Bud" Caballero, Davis Callegan, Victor Canella, Bazz Green, Nickey Guercio, Frank Pearce and Barry Raffray. He was president of Cane Equipment Co-op, a member of Farm Bureau board of directors, past member and chairman of ASCS committee, past member of White Castle Fertilizer Co-op board of directors and past member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was named the 1998 Farmer of the Year and was a member of the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association. He participated in the "These are My Pictures" advertising campaign for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
A lifelong resident of Port Allen, he died at his home on Friday, Aug. 4, 2000. He was 75. He had retired in 1992 after serving 32 years as sheriff of West Baton Rouge Parish. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Visiting was at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Visiting was at the church from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, concelebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur and the Rev. Gerald Lefebvre. Entombment in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum. He was a graduate of LSU. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, past Grand Knight and a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 2875, former commander of McKinley Bourg Post of the American Legion, a former president of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association, a member of the board of directors of the Bank of West Baton Rouge and the Louisiana Sheriff and Pension Fund board of trustees. He was actively involved with Baton Rouge Kids Baseball Clinic, Boy Scouts of America, West Baton Rouge Crimestoppers and numerous other charitable organizations throughout his life. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Claire Lefebvre Bergeron; four daughters and sons-in-law, Lynette and Joey Hebert, Debbie and Allen Schexnaildre, Amy and Barry Terrell and Yvette and Curtis Collins; three sons and two daughters-in-law, David and Carla Spedale Bergeron, Brian Bergeron and Brett and Tammie Hopkins Bergeron; 18 grandchildren, Rory and Ryan Hebert, Erin, Matthew, Amanda and John Gross, Blaine, Brittney and Blake Bergeron, Jessica and Jeremy Terrell, Adam and Marcus Collins, Brant, Tanner and Braydon Bergeron, and Hannah and Bradley Bergeron; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Kitty Barbay Bergeron and Gordon "Rev" and Lorraine Barras Bergeron; a sister and three brothers-in-law, Gloria and Cliff McDaniel, Wilson Cazes and John Bru; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Lefebvre; and a brother-in-law, George "Zip" and wife Emma Lee Pourciau Lefebvre. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William and Hester Allain Bergeron; two sisters, Shirley Bru and Willie Belle Cazes; and a grandson, Dustin Arnold Bergeron. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Blaine Bergeron, Rory Hebert, Matthew Gross, Brant Bergeron, Adam Collins and Jeremy Terrell. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905, and Holy Family Church Jubilee Campaign Fund, P.O. Box 290, Port Allen, LA 70767.
A native of Chamberlin and a resident of Erwinville, he died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2000, at his home. He was 52 and a former employee of Stupp Corp. with 32 years of service. Visiting was at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church Thursday until religious services, conducted by the Rev. Joe Paul. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Sadie Brown, Baton Rouge; four brothers, Robert Brown Sr. and Ivory Brown Sr., both of Port Allen, Alvin Jones, Houston, and James Tillman, New Orleans; four sisters, Delores Lang, Baton Rouge, Oria White, San Antonio, Lillie Bazille, Las Vegas, and Veola Mosby, Baton Rouge; four sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his twin brother, Ed Brown. The family extends a special thanks to Hospice Foundation. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
After a five-year battle with cancer, he was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with his wife at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was a former chief grain inspector with the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and former owner/operator of Casa Loma. He was 74, a resident of Brusly and a native of Port Allen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Michael Pourciau, Brusly, and Theresa and Billy Fitch, Port Allen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Domenic III and Jenner Hopper Corrent, Addis, and Sammy and Latrelle Hopper Corrent, Brusly; an adopted son, Jason Corrent, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Catherine May and Mary D'Agostina, both of Port Allen; a brother, Peter Corrent, Plaquemine; 10 grandchildren, Nicky Corrrent, Chad Corrent, Bubbie Pourciau, Kory Pourciau, Beth Pourciau, Misty Pollock, Heather Fitch, Beau Fitch, Chantelle Johnson and Lil' Sammy Corrent; and four great-grandchildren, Haley Pollock, Tyler Pollock, Brayton Kane and Cody Johnson. Preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Lee "Baby Lee" Pendas Corrent; parents, Domenic and Dianne "Leona" Buttera Corrent; a sister, Margaret Hyde; and a brother, Sam Corrent. Pallbearers will be grandsons. He was a member of VFW in Addis.
A resident of Cocoa, Fla., he passed away Monday, July 10, 2000, at his home. He was 73 and a native of Pontotoc, Miss. Memorial services were held Saturday, July 15, 2000, at Brevard Funeral Home, Cocoa. Interment will be in Oak Forest Cemetery, Pontotoc County, at a later date. Survived by his wife, Martha Sims Ferguson; two sons, Victor Ferguson, M.D., and wife Lisa Ferguson, M.D., Dothan, Ala., and Craig Ferguson, New York City; a daughter, Marta Gail Ferguson, Ph.D., Fort Pierce, Fla.; two sisters, Irma Franklin, Lake Isabella, Calif., and Faye Moore, Port Allen; four nieces, Lori Durnham, Everett, Wash., Vickie Hernandez, Catalina Island, Calif., Linda Walls, Maringouin, and Pat Cook, Erwinville; and two nephews, Glenn Moore, Kinder, and Johnny Moore, Erwinville. Preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Hollis Ferguson, who were from Pontotoc.
A resident of Brusly, she died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at Earl K. Long Medical Center. She was 28 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, Sunday. Visiting was at Greater King David Baptist Church, from 5 p.m. until religious services at 7 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Johnny Montgomery. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial in Union Cemetery, Brusly. Survived by mother, Theresa T. Francois; a son, Percy Ray Shard; and two sisters, Gloria J. Marshall and Kynisha G. Francois. Preceded in death by her father, Percy Johnson; and grandparents.
A retired employee of Dow Chemical and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 11, 1950, in Baton Rouge. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral on Sunday. Survived by his mother and stepfather, Ethel B. and Clarence O. Collignon, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Rochelle "Roci" Leigh Weber, Addis; a son, Sean Allan Weber, Addis; three sisters, Susan Weber Barclay, Naperville, Ill., Bonnie Weber Bowen, Greenville, S.C., and Peggy Weber Lim, Baton Rouge; a brother, John Mark Weber, Mississippi; and former wife, Cindy Weber, Addis. Preceded in death by his father, Milton Allan Weber Sr.
A loving mother and grandmother, she died at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, at her residence in Addis. She was 80 and a native of Grosse Tete. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, Thursday and Friday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Dean Martin. Interment was in St. John Cemetery, Plaquemine. Survived by four daughters, Lynn Larson and Judy Webb, both of Addis, Sue Altazan, Port Allen, and Denise LeJeune, Many; a son, Clarence Morales, Fairbanks, Alaska; 26 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Henry Allemond; three daughters, Barbara Waguespack, Mary Virginia LeBlanc and Ruth Ann Allemond; parents, Edgar J. and Isabella Badeaux Breaux; four sisters and five brothers.
A homemaker and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000, in Baton Rouge. She was 82. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, Thursday. Visiting was at Poplar Grove Baptist Church, Thursday, and religious services were conducted by Dr. Stuart H. Freeman. Dismissal was Friday. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by three daughters, Sarah Davis of Baton Rouge, Elizabeth Brown of Detroit and Delores F. Davis of Bluffton, S.C.; two sons, Dr. Stuart H. Freeman and Kevin A. Freeman, both of Baton Rouge; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; a sister and brother; son, Joseph H. Freeman Jr.; and husband, Dr. J.H. Freeman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge. She was a dedicated Christian woman, serving on the Deconess board, singing in the choir, director of the youth choir and a member of the Pastor's Aid.
A retired employee of Goodyear Tire Co. with 35 years of service and a resident of Baton Rouge, he went to be with our Lord and his beloved wife Alice. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, at his son's residence in Watson. He was 73 and a native of Hattiesburg, Miss. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Faith Street Ministries in Port Allen. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home chapel Thursday, with religious services conducted by the Rev. Rickey Howell. Burial in Petal, Miss. Survived by two daughters, Rebel Lee Young, Port Allen and Debbie Lee, Alexandria; two sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon W. and Donna Lee, Randolph, Ala., and W. Rodney and Karen Lee, Watson; a stepson and wife, Dennis and Sherry Dunn, Payson, Utah; a sister, Jewell Walters, Laurel, Miss.; 12 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice S. Lee; and mother, Vergie Lee. He enjoyed fixing things, raising his Pomeranian dogs and old country music.
Pastor emeritus of Nazarene Baptist Church, he died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. Visiting was at Good Citizens Mortuary, Plaquemine, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Wake services were at Nazarene Baptist Church, Brusly, Friday. Funeral services were at the church ,Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Lawrence Philson Jr., pastor. Interment was in church cemetery, Morrisonville. Survived by four children, the Rev. Willie B. Jr., Larry and Patricia Page, and Marion Gibson; a sister, Mildred Wilson; two nieces; five nephews; 10 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was a member of Widow Son Lodge No. 10.
A retired mechanic with Schlumberger Inc., he died at 10:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, in Baton Rouge. He was 71 and a native and resident of Donaldsonville. He was a veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Galea. Interment was in St. Francis Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Virgis Templet Millien, Donaldsonville; mother, Madora Hernandez Millien, Donaldsonville; a daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Nolan Thibodaux, Donaldsonville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Sheila Millien, Paincourtville, and Gordon Sr. and Julie Millien, Brusly; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Audrey M. Carbo, and Georgianna and Thomas Cavalier, all of Donaldsonville; a brother and sister-in-law, Oneal Jr. and Mary Millien, Donaldsonville; and five grandchildren, Mia and husband Donny Guitreau, Gordon Jr. and Christi Millien, Corey Millien and Nolan Thibodaux Jr. Preceded in death by his father, Oneal Millien.
A retired draftsman for Shell Oil Co. and a resident of Metairie for 32 years, he died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000, at East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie. He was 82 and a native of Graves County, Ky. He was the beloved husband of Mary Carter Thomason, Metairie, by second marriage, and the late Ann White Thomason by first marriage; father of Charles and Mike Thomason and Carolyn Anderson; stepfather of Robert Carter, Cynthia Lacour and the late Herbert Carter; son of the late Charley and Lubie Thomason; brother of Avery Thomason of Baltimore; and is survived by 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, Wednesday. Interment was in the church cemetery.
A retired employee of Dow Chemical and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 11, 1950, in Baton Rouge. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Survived by his mother and stepfather, Ethel B. and Clarence O. Collignon, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Rochelle "Roci" Leigh Weber, Addis; a son, Sean Allan Weber, Addis; three sisters, Susan Weber Barclay, Naperville, Ill., Bonnie Weber Bowen, Greenville, S.C., and Peggy Weber Lim, Baton Rouge; a brother, John Mark Weber, Mississippi; and former wife, Cindy Weber, Addis. Preceded in death by his father, Milton Allan Weber Sr.
A resident of Port Vincent, he died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, in Baton Rouge. He was 17 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 8 a.m. until Rite of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Dean Martin. Interment was in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his mother and stepfather, Tonja Comeaux and David Kinchen, Port Vincent; father and his fiancee, Felix "Chip" Grisaffe III and Tonja Eidissen, Donaldsonville; two brothers, Jason Grisaffe and fiance' Kimberly Mitchell, both of Baton Rouge, and Chris Eidissen, Donaldsonville; a sister, Randi Eidissen, Donaldsonville; maternal grandparents, Edgar and Bobby Comeaux, Brusly; paternal grandparents, Virgil and Joan Grisaffe Joffrion, Donaldsonville, and Phil and Jackie Grisaffe, Denham Springs; a nephew, Dylan Mitchell, Baton Rouge; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John and Mabel Guichet, Felix Sr. and Marie Grisaffe, Annette Hymel Davis, and Fermin Sr. and Cloudette Tullier. Honorary pallbearer is Jason Grisaffe. Pallbearers will be Kevin Mercer, Perry Comeaux, Corey Comeaux, Burt Grisaffe, John Grisaffe and William Bower Jr. He was a graduate of a boot camp which was located at Camp Beauregard in Pineville.
A retired U.S. Postal Service employee and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000, at 5:15 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 58 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Living Faith Christian Center from 9 a.m. Friday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Raymond Johnson. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Margaret Hawkins; two sons, Calvin Hawkins Jr. and Todd David Hawkins; five sisters, Eula H. Jackson, Patricia H. Williams and husband Leo, Linda Adams, Joyce Hawkins and Edna H. Givens and husband Herman; two brothers, Floyd Marshall and wife Gloria, and Richard Hawkins Jr. and wife Katie.
A homemaker and a resident of Krotz Springs, she died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 78. Visiting was at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home, Krotz Springs, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was at the funeral home after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services were at First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Gerald Roberts and Dr. Thomas Ayo. Interment in Baptist Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Velma Tingle and husband Lavoy, Baton Rouge, and Cile Bodin and husband Michael, Port Allen; a brother, Jessie Guidry, Krotz Springs; two sisters, Livona Wiltz, Krotz Springs, and Alida Nolan, Opelousas; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Valerie and Zulamae Ortis Guidry; husband, Otis Higdon; and a daughter, Rose Marie Higdon.
A homemaker and a resident and native of Plaquemine, she died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 85. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Visiting was at St. John Baptist Church, Dorseyville, from 5 p.m. until religious services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Gregory Coates. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Famie Johnson Carter, Dorseyville, and Marion Banks and Nadine Hillery, both of Plaquemine; four sons, Mervin Lewis Jr., White Castle, Thomas Johnson Jr., Baker, Arthur Johnson, White Castle, and Ronald Johnson, Addis; a sister, Mary D. Jackson, Plaquemine; 42 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
A homemaker and a resident and native of Port Allen, she died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 56. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting was at Mount Olive Baptist Church from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal was at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment was in Lady of Knight Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Herman Lee Moore Sr., Baton Rouge; a daughter, Kendra Marie Moore, Port Allen; a son, Herman Lee Moore Jr., Baton Rouge; two sisters, Willie Mae Matthews and Joyce Perkins, both of Baton Rouge; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Willie Mae Watkins, and William Jr. and Bertha Lee Perkins, all of Port Allen, Manual Sr. and Lena Perkins, Ernest Sr. and Sarah Perkins and Leonard Sr. and Shirley Perkins, all of Baton Rouge, and Calvin Sr. and Claudia Perkins, Plaquemine; and three grandchildren, Herman Moore III, Kyle Moore and Ashley Washington. Preceded in death by her parents, William Sr. and Evelyn Perkins; three sisters and a brother.
A member of Electrical Workers Union Local 995, he died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 63 and a resident and native of New Roads. He was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services were at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Schatzle. Entombment in False River Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Betty Jean Jarreau Perrault, New Roads; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Dirk Perrault of Glynn, Keith and Julie Perrault, and Todd Perrault, all of New Roads, Craig and Mary Perrault, Oscar, and Chuckie and T.J. Perrault, New Roads; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Numa Aucoin, Lakeland, Patsy and Anthony Vosburg, Ventress, and Sherry and J.D. David, New Roads; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Marianne Perrault, Erwinville; and 11 grandchildren, Jaime, Josh, Mareesa, Layne, Valerie, Kristen, Ashley, Tyler, Thomas, Trevor and Hunter Perrault. Preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Melicie Sicard Perrault. Pallbearers will be Paul Aucoin, Chad David, Brad Perrault, Louis LeCoq Jr., Charley McNeil and Raymond Jarreau. Honorary pallbearers are James Didier, Eddie "Pop" Langlois, Earl Mix, Dwight Manola and John Angelle. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society and a charter member of Old Miss Hunting Club.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 69, a former resident of Franklinton and a native of Washington Parish. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and after 9 a.m. Sunday. Religious services at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Otis Hope. Interment in Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by three daughters, Barbara Corkern Cutrer, Baton Rouge, Dorothy Corkern Coker, Denham Springs, and Margie Corkern Dover, Woodville, Miss.; five sons, Hollis Corkern, Jefferson, Henry Corkern, Austell, Ga., Albert Corkern, Natalbany, Terry Corkern, Kentwood, and Greg Corkern, Roseland; a stepdaughter, Frances Smith, Independence; a stepson, Roy Earl Smith, Franklinton; five sisters, Jessie Rae Kling and Evelyn McAllister, both of Baton Rouge, Janice Jarreau, Erwinville, Linda Lebo, Lewiston, and Irene Smith, Magnolia, Miss.; two brothers, Coy Dykes Jr. and Major Dykes, both of Kentwood; 19 grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Matthew L. Corkern; second husband, Roy H. Smith; third husband, Wilton Seals; a son, William L. Corkern; parents, Coy Dykes Sr. and Emma Travis Dykes; two sisters; five brothers; and two grandchildren.
A certified nurse;s assistant and a resident of Maringouin, she died at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 46 and a native of New Iberia. Visiting at A. Wesley Funeral Home 10810 Ventress Drive, Maringouin, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Maringouin, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday, celebrated by the Rev. Shelton Fabre. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Sam Watson Sr.; parents, Weston and Mildred Mitchell, New Iberia; three daughters, Angela Butler and Karen and Keisha Watson, all of Maringouin; two sons, Sam Watson Jr., Port Allen, and Chavis Watson, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Lillian Porter, Seattle, Felicia Broussard, Lake Charles, and Dorothy Shields, Edmonds, Wash.; three brothers, Malcolm Mitchell, Kenward Mitchell and Weston Mitchell Jr., all of New Iberia; and four grandchildren, Quentin Mitchell, Charity Watson, Sam Watson III and Dejon Brown, Watson. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Elow Sr.; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell.
A resident of Walker, he died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at his home. He was 57 and a native of Glynn. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Terry Booth. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Danette Jarreau and Billy McCallister Sr., Walker; a son and daughter-in-law, John Travis and Delaine Jarreau, Denham Springs; a sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Gabe Olinde, Erwinville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Wanda Jarreau and Roger and Ollie Jarreau, all of New Roads; two grandchildren, Billy McCallister Jr. and Joseph Wade McCallister; many nieces, nephews and friends; a stepson, Michael Wells; and two stepchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph W. Sr. and Lena Marie Porche Jarreau. Pallbearers will be Roger Jarreau, Gabe Olinde, Anthony Olinde, Thomas Olinde, Burkie Philpot and Jamie Fontenot. He was a member of Christian Freedom Center, Walker, and Woodmen of the World. September 9, 2000
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 67 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, Tuesday and Wednesday. Religious services were at the funeral home, Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Camilleri. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Freddie Hebert, Plaquemine, and Wanda and Mark Mouch, Addis; a son, Jessie James Dupuy, Port Allen; six sisters, three half-sisters, a stepsister, two brothers, five half-brothers and three stepbrothers; nine grandchildren, Dwayne Tullier, Rodney Tullier, Melissa Waldrop, Skipper McQuiston Jr., Chantelle Ferguson, Michael McQuiston, Stanton Mouch, Brooklyn Mouch and Chad Hebert; and nine great-grandchildren, Kayla Tullier, Dustin Tullier, Dylan Tullier, Kara Bruno, Jamie Hebert, James Waldrop Jr., Chelsea Waldrop, Katelyn McQuiston and Casey Ferguson. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl Dupuy Jr.; a grandson, Gene Tullier Jr.; a brother, John Alfred Blanchard; father, Remie Joseph Blanchard Jr.; and mother, Carrie Rivet Woodard.
A resident of Bayou Pigeon, she died at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 85 and a native of Pierre Part. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, Wednesday and Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, at 11 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Joe Camilleri and the Rev. Mario Termini. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Shirley and James Collins, Margaret Landry, Annie and Benny Vaughn and Ava and Isaac Vaughn Jr., all of Bayou Pigeon; two sons and three daughters-in-law, Eugene and Jane Hedges and Sidney and Wanda Hedges, all of Bayou Pigeon, and Mary Helen Hedges, Port Allen; a sister, Edith Hebert, Bayou Pigeon; 28 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Hedges; a son, Joseph Hedges; a grandson, Brent Isaac Vaughn; parents, Ignas and Ella Berthelot Sauce; and a sister, Blanche Landry. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and St. Joan of Arc Altar Society.
A retired painter and an avid fisherman, he died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at The Retirement Center. He was 84, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of French Settlement. He was a veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, Thursday, with recitation of the rosary. Visiting was at the funeral home chapel until religious services, Friday, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Maranto. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Lionel and Susan Lambert, Robert L. Lambert Sr., and Darrell and Cindy Lambert, all of Baton Rouge, and Dale and Mary Bayne Lambert, Dallas; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sonya A. Lambert, Baton Rouge, and Denice and Jeff Coyle, Port Allen; eight grandchildren, Brad Lambert, Erin Lambert Mayeux, Dane Lambert, Jennifer Lambert, Robert Lambert Jr., Laurie Lambert, and Alison and Andrew Lambert; three step-grandchildren, Jeffery and Jesika Coyle and Chris Capello; a great-grandchild, Brennan C. Lambert; a sister, Theresa McClelland, Baton Rouge; and two brothers, Lamar Lambert, Baton Rouge, and Howard Lambert, Westwego. Preceded in death by his wife, Noella Vicknair Lambert; parents, Althee Hebert and Eugene E. Lambert Sr.; and a sister, Marie Louise Lambert. Pallbearers will be Brad Lambert, Dane Lambert, Robert Lambert Jr., J.W. Coyle, Chris Capello and Wayne Vicknair. He was a member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church. Many thanks are extended to the staff of The Retirement Center for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Redemptorist High School, 4000 St. Gerard Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70805.
A retired electrician and a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 995, he passed away at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 76 and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, Thursday. Visiting was at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church until Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, conducted by the Rev. Maynard Hurst. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Geraldine Miles Spinosa of Baton Rouge; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Christine Spinosa, Hazel and Paul Mansur, Jeri and Chris Graham, Elena and Randy Babin and Lucia and Ryan Roppolo, all of Baton Rouge; six sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Anne Spinosa, Lucas and Terri Spinosa, all of Baton Rouge, Joseph and Melissa Spinosa of Slidell, and Charles and Jannie Spinosa, Travis and Michelle Spinosa and Timothy and Sharissa Spinosa, all of Baton Rouge; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Modicut of Baton Rouge and Juanita Summerville of Fort Worth, Texas; a brother, Charles Spinosa of Baton Rouge; two brothers-in-law, Travis Miles of Oregon and Charles V. Musso of Baton Rouge; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Katie Arachi Spinosa; a sister, Christine Musso; and a brother, Joseph Spinosa. Pallbearers will be his sons. He was a member of St. Louis King of France Catholic Church.
An electrician with Excel in Prairieville, he died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, in Gonzales. He was 49 and a native of Wisner. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting was at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Friday and Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Hatcher. Interment was in Hope Haven Cemetery, Gonzales. Survived by his wife, Linda Wilson Ford, Gonzales; father and mother, Ernest Roosevelt and Mary Magdalene Estis Ford, Donaldsonville; three daughters, Shannon Elizabeth Ford, Covington, Patsy LeShay Ford and Heather LeAnne Ford, both of Gonzales; three sisters, Sherry Ilene Politz, Brusly, Theresa Lynn Smith, Donaldsonville, and Vickie Deonne Naquin, Thibodaux; and a grandchild. Pallbearers will be Shanon Hedoux, Dale Riffe, Lee Pennington, Matt Weil, Mark Ledet and Tommy Kenny. He was a former employee of I.S.C., J.E. Merrit and M.E.I.
A homemaker and a resident of Opelousas, she died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000. She was 84 and a native of Church Point. Visiting was at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home, Old Sunset Highway, Opelousas, Friday, with recitation of the rosary. Religious services were at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Angelo Cremaldi. Interment in Bellevue Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Sandra Fitzgerald and her husband, Gerald, of Brusly; three sisters, Mary Sedonia Sonnier and Mary Lou Young, both of Baton Rouge, and Anita LaComb and her husband, Jimmy, of Port Barre; a brother, Ogden Gay and his wife, Lee, of Lewisburg; grandchildren, Jamie Chustz and her husband, Mike, of Brusly, Marty Fitzgerald and his wife, Patti, of Central, and Dirk Fitzgerald and his wife, Annette, of Hammond; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Elton Delahoussaye; parents, Faustine and Amenthe Labbe Gay; two sisters, Rita Jeanne Fontenot and Rosabelle Gay; and an infant brother.
She was a caring and loving grandmother, great grandmother and godmother to many. A homemaker and a resident of Erwinville, she died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. She was 84 and a native of Blanks. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, Thursday and Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Friday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Novell Pollet and Marshall Ray Moses, Sr. Erwinville, and Marquette Pollet Merritt, Jarreau; one son and daughter-in-law; Marvin Joseph and Jeannette McCaa Pollet, Erwinville; two sisters; Joyce Andre Chauvin and Mabel Andre Fryoux, both of Norco; and one brother; Oscar Shelby Andre, Sr., Fordoche. Preceded in death by her husband; Sitman Joseph Pollet, one sister; Eva Mae Andre Monson, two brothers; Joseph Marvin and Urban Lynn; and her parents Oscar Joseph and Corinne LeJeune Andre. Pallbearers were Randal Andre, Jr., Roland Gaudet, Harry Chauvin, Jr., Rickey Andre, Jason Moses and Sitman Moses, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers were Oscar Shelby Andre, Jr., Gene Fryoux and Marvin Joseph Pollet, II.
A loving husband, dad and grandpa, a retired employee of the Iberia Parish School Board Maintenance Department and a resident of New Iberia, he died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. He was 56 and a native of Lafayette. Visiting was at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Lydia, Friday, with a rosary service. Visiting was at the church, Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Richard Fabre and Deacon L.J. Freyou. Entombment in St. Nicholas Mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Mary Lavern Derbingney of New Iberia; a daughter, Rene‚ Lynn B. Myer of Baton Rouge; brothers, Dalton J. Boutte of Grand Marais, Glenn P. Boutte and Henry Rifford Boutte, both of Houston, James Ernest Boutte of Port Allen, Michael J. Boutte of Dallas, Paul E. Boutte of New Iberia and Howard Boutte Jr. of Jackson, Miss.; sisters, Shirley Boutte of New Iberia, Betty J. Boutte-Landry of Lake Charles, Mary "Lonnie" B. Greene of Houston, and Doris B. Rader of Fort Worth, Texas; a granddaughter, Madelyn Elizabeth Myer of Baton Rouge; a son-in-law, Malcolm G. Myer of Baton Rouge; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Howard Boutte Sr.; mother, Frances Boutte Boutte; and a sister, Dolly Boutte White. Pallbearers will be Dalton J. Boutte, Glenn P. Boutte, Henry Rifford Boutte, James Ernest Boutte, Michael J. Boutte, Paul E. Boutte and Howard Boutte Jr. He was a member of Holy Name Society at St. Nicholas Catholic Church.
A retired employee of the Council on Aging and a resident of Port Allen, she died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, at her home. She was 69 and a native of Maringouin. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, Friday. Visiting was at Shiloh Baptist Church, Port Allen, Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Reginald L. Pitcher. Interment in Mount Gideon Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Delores Jackson and Stephanie Moore; five sons, Lawrence Moore Jr., Glinton Moore, Reginald Moore, Kenneth Moore and Jeffrey Moore; a brother, Willie Brown Sr.; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert Jeff Brown and Charlotte Brown; husband, Lawrence Moore Sr.; three sisters, Leana Long, Alice Oliver and Elzena Watson; five brothers, Porter Brown, Albert Brown, Isiah Brown, Eli Brown and Freddie Brown; and a granddaughter, Tawsha McKinney.
A machine operator and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 26 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting at Allen Chapel AME Church, Saturday, conducted by the Rev. A.J. Purnell. Interment in Lady of Knight Cemetery, Port Allen. Survived by his fianc‚e, Lisa Bell; mother and stepfather, Catherine B. Johnson and John H. Johnson; three stepdaughters, Jazzica Bell, Crystal Bell and Diamon Bell; a son, Cameron Charles Johnson; a stepson, Randy Bell; three sisters, Modlynn Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson and Rachel Johnson; and two brothers, Shawn Johnson and Jacob Johnson. Preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Charles Johnson. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements LANDRY, DUDLEY P. A retired salesman for Fred Jones Manufacturing Co. and a resident of Metairie, he died at 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans. He was 61 and a native of Lakeland. He served in the National Guard. Visiting was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, until Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Jimmie Lee Pourciau Landry; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Donival Theriot Jr., Chalmette, and Kimberly and Roy Jacob Jr., Mandeville; four grandchildren, Jamie Lee and Gavin Clement and Brandon and Brooke Jacob; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Eva Landry Aguillard, Baton Rouge, and Lillian and Robert Loupe, New Roads; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Edmond Jr. and Amie Landry, Erwinville, Delton and Leona Landry, Lakeland, and Clarence and Cathy Landry, Baton Rouge; a special aunt and uncle, Beatrice and Claude Ross Sr., Chalmette; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Peggy and Glynn Cazayoux, Jarreau. Preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Sr. and Melanie Comeaux Landry; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Faustin and Eula Jarreau Pourciau. Pallbearers will be Patrick Cazayoux, Jerry Landry, Donival Theriot Jr., Brent Loupe, Curt Clement and Barrett Landry. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Hunt, Claude Rost Sr. and Roy Jacob Jr. He was a member of St. Benilde Catholic Church, Metairie. Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, in charge of arrangements.
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