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An employee of West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and a retired major in the uniform division of the Baton Rouge Police Department, he died at 10 p.m. Monday, June 14, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 72, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Plaquemine. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, with recitation of the rosary. Visiting at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, concelebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Robert Berggreen and the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Magdalen Richard "Dee Dee" Allain, Port Allen; a daughter and son-in-law, Lorrie Anne and Scott Simpson, Prairieville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kent and Kathi Tourres Allain, Central, and Randy Allain, Port Allen; four sisters, Sister Mary Victor Allain, New Orleans, Mildred Granier, Plaquemine, Sister Mary Benedict Allain, New Orleans, and Mary Lee "Pete" Barnes, Highlands, Texas; a brother, James E. Allain, Port Allen; 10 grandchildren, Stacey Milton, Michelle Julian, Kristofer Allain, Stephen, Garrett and Brittni Allain, and Josh, Jenna, Jessica and Jordan Simpson; and a great-granddaughter, Morgan Allain Julian. Preceded in death by parents, Willie V. and Hilda Gascon Allain; a sister, Louise Gibson; and four brothers, Arthur, Gerard, the Rev. Thomas and Harry Allain. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews, Kenny Doiron and Eddie Allain. Memorial donations may be made to the Rev. Thomas J. Allain Seminary Scholarship Fund, c/o Diocese of Baton Rouge, P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge LA 70821.
A minister with Scott United Methodist Church, Port Allen, and a resident and native of Port Allen, he died at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
Treasurer for the American Legion Auxiliary and a former saleswoman at School Aids, she went to be with the Lord at 8:26 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 1999, at her home. She was 75, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Pierre Part. Mass of Christian Burial was at Holy Family Catholic Church, celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Entombment in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum, Brusly. Survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Barbara and Charles Blanchard Jr., Belle Rose, Brenda and N.J. "Jay" Caballero III, Donaldson-ville, and Gail Drumm, Port Allen; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Donna DeMars Hebert, Greenwell Springs, C.J. and Kay Gardner Hebert Zachary, Rickey and Khadidja Belimam Hebert and Kenny and Jenny Mitchell Hebert, all of Port Allen; two sisters, Anita Mancuso, Morristown, N.J., and Mildred Nason, Gretna; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Claude M. Hebert; a sister, Veronica Breaux; a grandson, Scott Paul Caballero; and her parents, Henry and El-varie Daigle Breaux. Memorial donations may be made to West Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging, 60 Court St., Port Allen, LA 70767.
A loving husband and father and radiation protection technician with Entergy at River Bend Nuclear Power Plant, he died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at his home in Port Allen. He was 52 and a native of Baton Rouge. Religious services at Wilbert Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Womack. Interment in Erwinville Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Darnell Northrop Reed, Port Allen; mother, Yvonne Solar Reed, Baton Rouge; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert "Bobby" Jr. and Stacy Loque Reed, Ventress, Daniel Reed, Port Allen, and Jeremy and Tanya Nickens Reed, Erwinville; a sister, Yvonne E. "Sis" Reed, Baton Rouge; five brothers, Curtis "Buddy" Reed Jr., Covington, John Reed, Douglas Reed and, Charles Reed, all of Baton Rouge, and Alvin Reed, Mandeville; and four grandchildren, Destiny, James, Christian and Shelby Reed. Preceded in death by father, Curtis Reed. Pallbearers will be brothers, Curtis, John and Alvin Reed, and Kenny and Houston Northrop and Billy Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Don Mizell and Steven Reed. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 8322 One Calais Ave., Suite A, Baton Rouge LA 70809-3412.
A retired nurse and a resident of Port Allen, she died at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999, at her home. She was 69 and a native of Pontotoc, Miss. Religious services at Wilbert Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Joe Alain. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Janie Nolan, Denham Springs; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wayne and Barbara Earl Galloway, Denham Springs, and Carl Galloway, Port Allen; two sisters, Vernie Washington, Pontotoc, Miss., and Sue Crosby, Port Allen; four grandchildren, Laurie Galloway Brown and her husband Larry, Michelle Nolan, Misty Nolan, and Jay Galloway; and two great-grandchildren, Carleigh Brown and Kirsten Brown. Preceded in death by her husband, William J. "Bill" Galloway; two sisters, Opal and Livonia Cossey; four brothers, Edward Moore, Jack Moore, Prentiss Moore, and Alfred Moore; and parents, Clifford Wiley and Agnes Walls Moore.
A resident of Lukeville, she died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at Plaquemine Manor Nursing Home. She was 99 and a native of Addis. Religious services at Israelite Baptist Church, Brusly, conducted by the Rev. G.C., Pierce. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Florence Deloch Thomas, Lukeville; a grandchild, Millard Thomas Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Millard III, Stephanie, Eric, Alicia and Aaron; and two great-great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jocelyn. Preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter, two sisters and four brothers.
A retired employee with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, he died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999, at his home in Erwinville. He was 85 and a native of Brusly St. Martin. Mass of Christian Burial was at Holy Family Catholic Church, celebrated by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in White Castle Cemetery, White Castle. Survived by his wife, Flavia "Faye" Bodin Sanchez, Erwinville; seven daughters and five sons-in-law, Edna Williams, Port Allen, Rita Beauregard, Maringouin, Lillie and Willie Stuard, St. Rose, Gladys and Clay Lanclos, Leonville, Yvonne and Bill Raia, Wilsonville, Ala., Myrtle Richardson, Glynn, Roxanne and Larry Peterson, Denham Springs, and Frank Hernandez, Plaquemine; four sons and a daughter-in-law, E.J. and Delaney Sanchez, Tucker, Ga., Jeffrey Alcorn, Jarreau, Larry Sanchez, Port Allen, and Craig Alcorn, Baton Rouge; four sisters, Hilda Delapasse, Erwinville, Vernese Longo, White Castle, Elnora Daigle, Plaquemine, and Milda Richbourg, Covington; six brothers, Dudley Sanchez Sr., Plaquemine, Chilton Sanchez, Lumberton, Miss., Lawrence Sanchez, Brusly, Clifton Sanchez, Plaquemine, Louis Sanchez, Addis, and Kenneth Sanchez, White Castle; 30 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Alice Raffray Sanchez; a daughter, Mary Hernandez; a son, Shelby Sanchez Jr.; a granddaughter, Denise Hernandez; three sisters, Verda Smith, Delta Bourg and Mildred Durning; and three brothers, Irvin Sanchez, Herby Sanchez and Harry Sanchez. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
A resident of Maringouin, she died Saturday, July 10, 1999, in College Station, Texas, where she had lived with her daughter and son-in-law since 1997. She was born in Reserve on July 14, 1902, the sixth of 10 children of 28th District Judge and Mrs. Prentice Ellis Edrington Sr. She attended elementary school in Reserve and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in New Orleans in 1920. Her great-grandfather, Morris Price Edrington, was publisher of L'Observateur in Reserve in the early 1800s. She married Harold Homer Emory of Choudrant on Aug. 17, 1927, and in 1936, they made their home in Maringouin. He was a teacher and assistant principal of Shady Grove School. He died May 29, 1980. A lifelong Catholic, she received an apostolic blessing from Pope Paul VI in 1979 for her work with Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Maringouin. She is survived by her daughter, Mildred Emory Starr of College Station; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Mass of Christian Burial was at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Maringouin, celebrated by the Rev. Shelton Fabre, pastor. Burial in church cemetery. Wilbert Funeral Service, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
Retired from Ethyl Corp., a resident of Bayou Corne and former longtime resident of Brusly, he died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, July 9, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 75 and a native of Plaquemine. He was a veteran of World War II and saw action in the Battle of the Bulge. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John the Baptist Catholic, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by wife, Mary "Black" Rodriguez Daigle Caillouet, Bayou Corne; two stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Edward and Mary Jo Daigle, Tullahoma, Tenn., and Timothy and Lajuanda Sullivan Daigle, Zachary; two sisters, Mary Louise Hidalgo, Plaquemine, and Vera Salyer, Carencro; a brother, Gerald Caillouet, Brusly; eight stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph C. and Nita Hicks Caillouet; and first wife, Geraldine "Jerry" Dupuy Caillouet. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 160 and Brusly Hunting Club, and a former town councilman of Brusly.
A retired farmer at Camp Stock Farm in Chamberlin, he died at 12:22 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 1999, at his home in Port Allen. He was 74 and a native of Wilmot, Ark. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Religious services were at St. Paul's Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, New Roads, conducted by the Rev. Miller Armstrong. Interment in False River Memorial Park, New Roads. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Stephens Morris, Port Allen; a daughter and son-in-law, Reba Gail and George Donachricha Jr., Port Allen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Dale Morris and Keith and Ronada Morris, all of Port Allen; an adopted son, Bobby Joe Bennett, Oscar; two sisters, Edna Mae Boyd, Oakdale, and M.R. Morris, Port Allen; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Ray ,and Ina Mae Howell Morris; and a brother, Charles Ray Morris. Pallbearers will be Frank Pirie, Gordon Pirie Jr., Joey Donachricha, Kenneth Morris, Kevin Kimball and Heath Morris. Honorary pallbearers are Tony Hickman, Bob Landry, John Morgan, Ted Jones, Fred Fredricks, Henry "Boo" Gray, Hollis Day, Kenneth Kahao Sr., Dr. Patrick Stagg and staff, Dr. James Christopher, Sister Emma Noel and Bob Ross. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 160, Port Allen, 32nd degree Mason, Acacia Shrine Temple AAONMF, American Brahma Breeders Association, ASCS Committeeman, FHA board member, charter member of the First Baptist Church of Port Allen, charter member of the West Baton Rouge Parish Chamber of Commerce, and board member of the Farm Bureau. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital, Shreveport.
An electronics technician with Computerland and a resident of Addis, he died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 1999. He was 34 and a native of Baton Rouge. Religious services were at Wilbert Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Cleveland Fontenot. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Lee Ann Broussard, Addis; a daughter, Taylor Nicole Broussard, Addis; father and mother, Paul and Clara Gardner Broussard, Plaquemine; two sisters, Amanda Kay Seneca, Plaquemine, and Sandra Ann Gates, Lenoir City, Tenn.; and two brothers, Chad Michael Broussard and Donovan Lee Broussard, both of Plaquemine. Pallbearers will be Gene Seymour, Donny Tullier Jr., Tim Smith, Linnie O'Neil, Brian Caillouet and Tom Hoffmann. He was a member of the Plaquemine Jaycees. Memorial donations may be made to M.D.A./A.L.S. Research Center, NB 302, Houston TX 77030.
A retired sugar chemist with Poplar Grove and Cinclare sugar mills and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 1999, at Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge. He was 79 and a native of Cinfuegos, Cuba. A memorial Mass will be announced later. Survived by his wife, Candida Lopez Garcia, Baton Rouge; two daughters, Mary Bueno Garcia, Chesapeake, Va., and Lourdes Burns Garcia, Corpus Christi, Texas; a son, Alberto Jesus Garcia, Lafayette; two stepsons, Mauricio Navarro, Zachary, and Nestor Navarro, Mexico; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A native of Highland, she died at 1 a.m. Monday, July 19, 1999, at Heritage House, Baton Rouge. She was 76. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda Crane, Baton Rouge, Pauline and Eugene Schexnayder, Walker, Roberta and Melvin Free, Brusly, and Donna and Stanley Kinstley, Fort Worth, Texas; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Dottie Crain, Baton Rouge, and Daniel and Norma Carline Crane, Dutchtown; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Crane; parents, Christopher and Elizabeth Cox Orillion; two daughters, Lillian Atwood and Eula Hebert; four brothers, Alfred, Ralph, Oliver and Christopher Orillion Jr.; and a granddaughter, Jerilynne Hebert.
Cora Marie Baker, 78, of Jennings died July 21, 19999 at 8:40 a.m. at her residence. She was born August 25, 1920 in Estherwood, Louisiana. She was a native of Estherwood and a resident of Jennings. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of American Court Mother Cabrini, Ladies Altar Society, Jennings American Legion Hospital "Pink Ladies" Auxiliary Member and more. Survivors include three sons, Elzey John Baker, Jr. and daughter-in-law Kay of Jennings, Paul Baker and daughter-in-law Jonelle of Port Allen and Albert Baker and daughter-in-law Leah of Sulphur; three daughters, Mrs. Terry (Barbara) Hanks of Sulphur, Mrs. Terry (Linda) Hargroder of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Gary (Jane) Cloud of Sulphur, four brothers, Hillias Myers, Mark Myers, C.D. Myers, all of Jennings and Phil Myers of Cumby, Texas, three sisters, Laura Myers of Jennings, Sister Monica Myers of Duson, La., and Mrs. Robert (Marjorie) Broussard of Lake Arthur, La., twenty grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Elzey John Baker, Jr., a son, William Charles Baker, her parents, Olide and Donatile Myers, a brother, Luke Myers, Sr., and a sister, Hilda Myers.
A native of West Baton Rouge Parish, she died at 9:02 p.m. Monday, July 19, 1999, at Plaquemine Manor, Plaquemine. She was 84. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, celebrated by the Rev. Stephen Hymel. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by a brother, John Stanley Comeaux, Plaquemine; a loving and caring aunt, Mrs. Alfred (Volena Bourgoyne) Roth Sr., Plaquemine; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, George Eugene and Mary Lenora Bourgoyne Comeaux; two sisters, Mrs. Pete (Lenora C.) Schexnaidre and Mrs. Lawrence (Mildred) C. Dupuy; and a brother, George E. Comeaux Jr. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
A retired production accountant with Exxon Co. USA with 34 years of service and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 6:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 79 and a native of St. Louis. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps first lieutenant, having served as a flight instructor and P47 fighter pilot during World War II. Visiting at West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, Port Allen, 11 a.m. until religious services were conducted at 1 p.m. August 24 by the Rev Jim Trollinger. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Lucy Sinclair Dameron, Port Allen; a daughter and son-in-law, Dora and Charles Jordan, Baton Rouge; a son, Sinclair Dameron, West Baton Rouge Parish; three grandchildren, John Dameron, Patrick Cavanaugh and Cathleen Cavanaugh; two step grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor and Amy Guerriero; a stepgreat-grand child, Christopher Taylor; and cousins, Claiborne Dameron, Haywood Dameron, Dorothy "Wink" Sutz, Ethel "Shingo" Manard, Guita Head and John Head. Preceded in death by parents, Gordon Haywood and Marjorie Head Dameron. Pallbearers were John Dameron, Patrick Cavanaugh, Tommy Landry, Al Parker, Kelly Walker and Charlie Munson. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Hendry, William Shaffer, Charles Greene, William Carnpbell, Joseph Bres, Royal Suggs, W.G. McFatter, Bryan Pugh, J.O. Blackwell, Thomas Bernard and Kenneth Chase. He was a member of West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and Sunday school superintendent for many years. He was a member of West Baton Rouge Historical Association, served on the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board and worked with Boy Scout Troop No. 38 in Port Allen. He was a graduate of Port Allen High School and Southwestern Louisiana Institute. Memorial gifts may be made to West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, 640 Florida Ave., Port Allen LA 70767, Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge L A 70806 or West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen LA 70767. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen LA 70767 was in charge of arrangements.
A physical therapist at Cornerstone Physical Therapy, attending patients in Addis and Maringouin, he died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999. He was 25, a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting was held at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church from noon until Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m.Wednesday, August 25, celebrated by the Rev. Donald Blanchard. Entombment was in Greenoaks Mausoleum. Survived by his mother, Linda B. Switzer; father, Terry L. Switzer; paternal grandmother, Dorothy A. Switzer; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Jerry and Mark Switzer, Heath Harrell, Michael Gatz, David Brewerton and Chris Lee. Honorary pallbearers were Jeff Boudreaux, Numa Triche, Keith Polozola and James Richardson. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was a 1992 graduate of Catholic High School, where he played football and baseball. He received an honors scholarship to LSU and was a 1997 graduate of LSU Medical Center Allied Health Professions. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and American Physical Therapy Association. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70806 or St. Thomas More Catholic School, 11400 Sherbrook Ave., Baton Rouge LA 70815.
A retired truck driver for Borden Milk Co. and a resident and native of Erwinville, he died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 73. Visiting was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland at 9 a.m. August 31 until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Rosary was said at the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Pearl Lockett Christopher; a daughter, Clara M. Christopher; three sons, Larry, Jude and Freddie Christopher; two sisters, Gertrude and Nellie Christopher; five grandchildren, Brian Augustus, and DeAubrey, Stevie, Ckynna and Freddrick Christopher; a daughter-in-law, Nieaka Christopher; and three devoted friends, John Wheeler, Isadore Green and Tom King. Preceded in death by his parents, Bazille and Nellie Christopher; two sisters and six brothers. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, was charge of arrangements.
A homemaker and a resident of Port Allen, she died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, Aug., 23, 1999, at her home. She was 92. Visiting was held at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Religious services were at St. John Baptist Church, Mulatto Bend Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, conducted by the Rev. Os-car Gordon. Intered in United Benevolent Cemetery. Survived by a devoted daughter-in-law, Alice Ealy Lawson; four grand-daughters, Jacqueline Harrison and Debra Davis, both of Baton Rouge, Madeline Henderson and Lisa Y. Lawson, both of Port Allen; two grandsons, William J. Lawson, Port Allen, and Guy W. Lawson, Atlanta; two godchildren, Gladys Beverly and Jazz Kelly; 10 great-granddaughters, seven great-grandsons, four great-great-granddaughters and four great-great-grandsons. Preceded in death by parents, Austin and Isaquena Brooks; husband, George Jones; a son, Wilbert Lawson; a sister, Josephine Brooks Lawson; a brother, Moses Brooks; and a grandson, Countie Mack Lawson.
A self-employed businessman and lifelong resident of Port Allen, he died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 47 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, August 30 and after 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 31. Religious services were at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. August 31 and were conducted by Monsignor Robert H. Berggreen. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by a daughter, Marissa LaPorte; former wife and friend, Paula M. LaPorte; and a sister, Patricia Miller. Preceded in death by his parents, Johnny J. Sr. and Nancy DiBenedetto Laporte. Pallbearers will be Phil Porto Jr., Jeff Navarre, Camille LaRussa, Gathan Fertita, Chris Drago, Doug LaPorte, Donald DiBenedetto and Daryl Pennington. Honorary pallbearers are Phil DiBenedetto, Frank DiBene-detto, Rock DiBenedetto, Phil Porto Sr., Joe Calcagno, Thomas LaPorte, Frank La-Porte, Gino Marino, Lawrence Marino and George LaRussa. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
A railroad engineer for Dow Chemical with nine years of service and a resident of Bayou Sorrel, he died at 10:23 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. He was 31 and a native of Ramah. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 28 and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 29 and were conducted by the Rev. Curtis Silcox. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Stephanie Kelley Walls, Bayou Sorrel; parents, Opal and Dennis Melancon, Maringouin; two sons, Edward E.J. Walls II and Preston "Doodle Bug" Walls, both of Bayou Sorrel; three sisters, Denise Melancon, Valverda, Brittney Melancon and Claudine Levisee, both of Ramah; three brothers, Claude J. "Bubba" Carpenter, Ramah, Danny Ray Kenly, Valverda, and Bill Bennett, Baton Rouge; and paternal grandfather, E.J. Melancon, Port Allen. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Joseph and Lena Walls; and paternal grandmother, Annie Melancon.
A retired production accountant with Exxon Co. USA with 34 years of service and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 6:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 79 and a native of St. Louis. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps first lieutenant, having served as a flight instructor and P47 fighter pilot during World War II. Visiting at West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, Port Allen, 11 a.m. until religious services were conducted at 1 p.m. August 24 by the Rev Jim Trollinger. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Lucy Sinclair Dameron, Port Allen; a daughter and son-in-law, Dora and Charles Jordan, Baton Rouge; a son, Sinclair Dameron, West Baton Rouge Parish; three grandchildren, John Dameron, Patrick Cavanaugh and Cathleen Cavanaugh; two step grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor and Amy Guerriero; a stepgreat-grand child, Christopher Taylor; and cousins, Claiborne Dameron, Haywood Dameron, Dorothy "Wink" Sutz, Ethel "Shingo" Manard, Guita Head and John Head. Preceded in death by parents, Gordon Haywood and Marjorie Head Dameron. Pallbearers were John Dameron, Patrick Cavanaugh, Tommy Landry, Al Parker, Kelly Walker and Charlie Munson. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Hendry, William Shaffer, Charles Greene, William Carnpbell, Joseph Bres, Royal Suggs, W.G. McFatter, Bryan Pugh, J.O. Blackwell, Thomas Bernard and Kenneth Chase. He was a member of West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and Sunday school superintendent for many years. He was a member of West Baton Rouge Historical Association, served on the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board and worked with Boy Scout Troop No. 38 in Port Allen. He was a graduate of Port Allen High School and Southwestern Louisiana Institute. Memorial gifts may be made to West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, 640 Florida Ave., Port Allen LA 70767, Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge L A 70806 or West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen LA 70767. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen LA 70767 was in charge of arrangements.
A physical therapist at Cornerstone Physical Therapy, attending patients in Addis and Maringouin, he died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999. He was 25, a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting was held at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church from noon until Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, celebrated by the Rev. Donald Blanchard. Entombment was in Greenoaks Mausoleum. Survived by his mother, Linda B. Switzer; father, Terry L. Switzer; paternal grandmother, Dorothy A. Switzer; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Jerry and Mark Switzer, Heath Harrell, Michael Gatz, David Brewerton and Chris Lee. Honorary pallbearers were Jeff Boudreaux, Numa Triche, Keith Polozola and James Richardson. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was a 1992 graduate of Catholic High School, where he played football and baseball. He received an honors scholarship to LSU and was a 1997 graduate of LSU Medical Center Allied Health Professions. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and American Physical Therapy Association. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70806 or St. Thomas More Catholic School, 11400 Sherbrook Ave., Baton Rouge LA 70815.
A retired truck driver for Borden Milk Co. and a resident and native of Erwinville, he died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 73. Visiting was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland at 9 a.m. August 31 until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Rosary was said at the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Pearl Lockett Christopher; a daughter, Clara M. Christopher; three sons, Larry, Jude and Freddie Christopher; two sisters, Gertrude and Nellie Christopher; five grandchildren, Brian Augustus, and DeAubrey, Stevie, Ckynna and Freddrick Christopher; a daughter-in-law, Nieaka Christopher; and three devoted friends, John Wheeler, Isadore Green and Tom King. Preceded in death by his parents, Bazille and Nellie Christopher; two sisters and six brothers. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, was charge of arrangements.
A homemaker and a resident of Port Allen, she died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at her home. She was 92. Visiting was held at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Religious services were at St. John Baptist Church, Mulatto Bend Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, conducted by the Rev. Os-car Gordon. Intered in United Benevolent Cemetery. Survived by a devoted daughter-in-law, Alice Ealy Lawson; four grand-daughters, Jacqueline Harrison and Debra Davis, both of Baton Rouge, Madeline Henderson and Lisa Y. Lawson, both of Port Allen; two grandsons, William J. Lawson, Port Allen, and Guy W. Lawson, Atlanta; two godchildren, Gladys Beverly and Jazz Kelly; 10 great-granddaughters, seven great-grandsons, four great-great-granddaughters and four great-great-grandsons. Preceded in death by parents, Austin and Isaquena Brooks; husband, George Jones; a son, Wilbert Lawson; a sister, Josephine Brooks Lawson; a brother, Moses Brooks; and a grandson, Countie Mack Lawson.
A self-employed businessman and lifelong resident of Port Allen, he died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 47 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, August 30 and after 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 31. Religious services were at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. August 31 and were conducted by Monsignor Robert H. Berggreen. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by a daughter, Marissa LaPorte; former wife and friend, Paula M. LaPorte; and a sister, Patricia Miller. Preceded in death by his parents, Johnny J. Sr. and Nancy DiBenedetto Laporte. Pallbearers will be Phil Porto Jr., Jeff Navarre, Camille LaRussa, Gathan Fertita, Chris Drago, Doug LaPorte, Donald DiBenedetto and Daryl Pennington. Honorary pallbearers are Phil DiBenedetto, Frank DiBene-detto, Rock DiBenedetto, Phil Porto Sr., Joe Calcagno, Thomas LaPorte, Frank La-Porte, Gino Marino, Lawrence Marino and George LaRussa. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
A railroad engineer for Dow Chemical with nine years of service and a resident of Bayou Sorrel, he died at 10:23 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. He was 31 and a native of Ramah. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 28 and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 29 and were conducted by the Rev. Curtis Silcox. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Stephanie Kelley Walls, Bayou Sorrel; parents, Opal and Dennis Melancon, Maringouin; two sons, Edward E.J. Walls II and Preston "Doodle Bug" Walls, both of Bayou Sorrel; three sisters, Denise Melancon, Valverda, Brittney Melancon and Claudine Levisee, both of Ramah; three brothers, Claude J. "Bubba" Carpenter, Ramah, Danny Ray Kenly, Valverda, and Bill Bennett, Baton Rouge; and paternal grandfather, E.J. Melancon, Port Allen. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Joseph and Lena Walls; and paternal grandmother, Annie Melancon.
A printer with Baker Printing Co. for a number of years, he died at 6:38 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 54, a resident and native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting was held at the funeral home, 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. John Jones. Interment was in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by a son, Michael Dwayne Lake, Port Allen; five sisters, Gertrude Avara and Hazel Avara, both of Walker, Peggy Misner, Baton Rouge, Rita Ballard, Torbert, and Margie Burns, Port Allen; and a brother, Larry G. Lake, Port Allen. Preceded in death by wife, Minta Gayle Mullen Lake; a son; parents, Plaze H. Sr. and Sarah Scott Lake; and a sister, Daisy Nolen.
A homemaker and resident of Port Allen, she died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at her home. She was 75 and a native of Talladega, Ala. Visiting at Hollabaugh Spindle Funeral Home, 1553 Wooddale Blvd., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting was held at the funeral home, 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment was in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by her husband, Prentice Horne, Port Allen; five daughters, Barbara Pace, Terrytown, Theresa Trahan, Metairie, Edna Sherry, Folsom, and Janice Crawford and Katrina Hoffman, both of Port Allen; five sons, Ralph Crawford, Metairie, James Crawford, Terrytown, Roger Crawford and Paul Crawford, both of Metairie, and Billy Crawford, Knoxville, Tenn.; 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thornton; husband, Luther Crawford; three sons, Luther Crawford Jr., William Crawford and Odell Crawford; and a son-in-law, Joseph Kirley Trahan Jr.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medial Center, Baton Rouge. She was 53 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting was held at Antioch Baptist Church, Brusly, 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. James Terrance. Dismissal was at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment was in the church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Willie Brown Sr.; mother, Leona Fair; a daughter, Shelley Brown; two stepdaughters, Joyce Robinson and Crystal Brown; five stepsons, Willie Brown Jr., Harry Brown, Larry Brown, Anthony Brown and Claiborne Brown; four sisters, Mildred Wycoff, Lillian Hebert, Bernice Givens and Doretha Crockett; a brother, Davis Fair Jr.; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by father, Davis Fair Sr.; and two daughters, Taryn Jackson and Kimberly Brown.
Departed this life at 9:51 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at University Hospital, New Orleans. He was 57 and a native of Addis. Religious services were held at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Raymond Woods Sr. Interment was in Israelite Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Brusly. Survived by nine children; five sisters; seven brothers; a devoted friend; his stepfather; three aunts; two uncles; and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his mother and father; three sisters and two brothers.
A homemaker and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, at her home. She was 55. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, was at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Beech Grove Baptist Church, 9455 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Baton Rouge, 5 p.m. until religious services held at 8 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Milton LeBlanc. Dismissal was at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment was in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Joe Reese; three daughters, Jennifer Early, Jessica Early and Sonja Duke; three sons, Eric Early, Christopher Early and Elliott Wilkins; five grandchildren, Amber Early, Lakeshia Allen, Tommy Duke, Shakara Duke and Naya Duke; three sisters, Dorothy Simon and Ethel Scott, both of Oakland, Calif., and Claudette Wilkins of Baton Rouge; seven brothers, Freddie Wilkins of Mississippi, and Ed Wilkins, Rufus Wilkins, Carl Wilkins, Cleveland Wilkins, Joseph Wilkins and Jack Wilkins, all of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her father, Freddie Wilkins; her mother, Audrey Bell White Wilkins; a sister, Audrey Wilkins Taylor; and a grandson, Kendric Early.
A longtime resident of Port Allen, she died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, at Heritage House in Baton Rouge. She was 84 and a native of Chamberlin. Visiting was held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church was held at 10 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge.
A retired insurance salesman for Security Industrial Insurance Co. with 14 years of service and a resident of Addis, he died at 4:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in West Baton Rouge Parish. He was 65 and a native of North Carolina. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Memorial services were held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, at 7 p.m. Friday. He is survived by a son, Jeff McCord, Franklin, N.C.
A retired heavy equipment operator for the State Levee Board with 26 years of service, he died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 76, a resident and native of Maringouin. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was at the funeral home, 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. H.A. Stephens. Interment was in Rosedale Cemetery, Rosedale. Survived by eight daughters, Dorothy Tate, Ruby Johnson, Elaine Oubre, Jeannette Sparks, Dianne David, Linda Baker, Glenda Sparks and Elizabeth Sparks; 10 sons, Albert Jr., Joseph, Jessie, Daryl, Richard, Kenny, Donald, Jimmy, Glenn and Keith Sparks; three sisters, Margie Marionneaux, Beulah Ganaway and Della Mae Sparks; a brother, Hubert Sparks; 39 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Camilla Palermo Sparks; four grandchildren; parents, Jessie Joseph and Lillian Mary LeJeune Sparks.
A mother and homemaker and a resident of Brusly, she died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 68 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 10 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by husband, Domenic "Junior" Corrent, Brusly; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Michael Pourciau, Brusly, and Theresa and Billy Fitch, Port Allen; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Domenic III and Jenner Corrent and Sammy and Latrelle Corrent, all of Brusly, and Jason Corrent, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Lil Napoli, Port Allen, and Elma Panepinto and Ethel Businelle, both of Plaquemine; 10 grandchildren, Nicky Corrent, 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 parents, Walter and Ethel Tircuit Pendas; and a sister, Grace Granier. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
A computer analyst for the state Department of Environmental Quality with 21 years of service and a resident of Port Allen, she died at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, Ark., as a result of an automobile accident. She was 47 and a native of Grand Prairie. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 8 p.m., led by Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Knights of Columbus. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Gary Belsome. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge. Survived by her husband, Andrew D. Vidrine, Port Allen; a daughter, Tracie Vidrine, Port Allen; a son, Troy Vidrine, Port Allen; and four sisters, Claudia Racca, Denham Springs, Joyce Fontenot and Faye Vidrine, both of Baton Rouge, and Shirley Soileau, Ville Platte. Preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Stella Deshotel Fontenot. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. John the Baptist No. 2079 and the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation. The family requests memorial donations be made to National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation, 1530 Locust St., No. 29, Philadelphia PA 19102-4415.
An employee of Southern University's Department of Buildings and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 46 and a native of Louisiana. Visiting atHall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Visiting at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Port Allen, 5 p.m. until religious services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Lady of Knight Cemetery. Survived by his loving and devoted mother, Alice Alexander; four sisters, Terrie Ann Robertson and Sharron Robertson, both of Port Allen, Brenda Matthews and Linda Antoine, both of Baton Rouge; three brothers-in-law, Edward G. Robertson, Donald Lee Robertson and Ervin Antoine; five brothers, Eddie Taylor and Benjamin Alexander, both of Port Allen, Isaiah Louis Taylor and Darrow Alexander of Baton Rouge, and John Alexander Jr. of Arlington, Texas; and three sisters-in-law, Thelma Taylor, Patricia Taylor and Ida Alexander. Preceded in death by his father, John Alexander Sr.; paternal grandparents, Benjamin and Antoinette Alexander; maternal grandparents, Sylvia Spooner Nelson and Henry Spooner Sr.; a nephew, Gregory Taylor; and a niece, Nicole Robertson Anderson.
A resident of Plaquemine, she died at 11:56 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, atOur Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 74 and a native of Brusly. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Garry McClure. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Victor Brigalia Jr., Plaquemine; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda LeJeune Beasley and Donald Beasley, Slaughter; three sisters, Mary Clement, Lena Bourg and Florence Bourg, all of Plaquemine; a brother, John Bourg, Denham Springs; two grandchildren, Tiffeny Michelli, Prairieville, and Perry LeJeune Jr., Maurepas; and three great-grandchildren, Perry LeJeune III and Trenton LeJeune, both of Maurepas, and Tre Gregory, Walker. She was preceded in death by a son, Victor Brigalia III; a granddaughter, Courtney LeJeune; parents, Joseph Daniel and Cecilia Gremillion Bourg; and two brothers, Lester and Lawrence Bourg.
A homemaker and a resident of Donaldsonville, she died at 12:57 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Donaldsonville. She was 89 and a native of Brusly Cassard. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Randy Cuevas. Interment in Ascension Catholic Cemetery. Survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Alex Hernandez; parents, Felix and Clementine Alleman Cassard; two sisters, Leah Hernandez and Levencia Alphonsa; and six brothers, Camille, Dennis, Rene, Ulysse, Henry and Lucien Cassard. Memorial donations may be made to Ourso Funeral Home, P.O. Box 720, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, to help with funeral expenses.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 43. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial in St. Almo Cemetery, Lakeland. Survived by her father, Richard Johnson Jr.; a daughter, Lydia Renee Woods; two sons, Carl Joe Woods Jr. and Jason Anthony Woods; and a sister, Linda M. Johnson; all of Port Allen; and two brothers, Richard Johnson Jr., Baton Rouge, and Charles Johnson, Addis.
A retired plant operator and a resident of Brusly, he died at 7:09 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 75 and a native of Port Allen. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Port Allen, 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 two daughters, Brenda Murphy Godfrey and Katherine Murphy Rogers, both of Brusly; a sister, Leaster Murphy Kibby of Port Allen; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A retired laborer with Rawlston Phillips in Port Allen and a resident of Port Allen, he died Mon-day, Sept. 13, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 73 and a native of Louisiana. Visit-ing at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting at St. Paul Baptist Church, 5 p.m. un-til religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Ernest Mills. Dismissal at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment in Old Folks Home Cemetery. Survived by wife, Leona Mills; four daugh-ters, Catherine Mills, Rose Ann Marionneaux, Willie Mae Mills and Barbara Jones; two sons, William Mills Jr. and Frank Williams Jr.; a sister, Lou Ella Parker; 14 grand-children and 10 great-grandchil-dren. Preceded in death by father, Hampton "Bonny" Mills; mother, Catherine Banks Mills; two broth-ers, John Patin and Alton Mills; and a sister, Dorothy James.
A retired housekeeper and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at her home. She was 67 and a native of Lecompte.Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, 4 p.m. Sunday until religious services at 7 p.m., conducted by pastor Willie James. Dismissal at 9 a.m. Monday. Interment in Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by two brothers, Rufus Thompson, Baton Rouge, and Douglas Thompson, Rochester, N.Y.; a sister, Bernice Seacary, Port Allen; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents.
A resident of Wildwood, Mo., and a former longtime resident of Port Allen for more than 40 years, she died at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, atSt. Johns Mercy Medi-cal Center, St. Louis. She was 76 and a native of Heflin. Private graveside services at Greenoaks Memorial Park on Friday, con-ducted by the Rev. Tom Ranzino. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Mikelyn Misenheimer, Wildwood; a sister, Dorothy Brill, Richardson, Texas; and a granddaughter, Melanie Misenheimer. Preceded in death by her husband, Atlas Misenheimer. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions may be made to American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231-4596.
An employee of Southern University's Department of Buildings and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 46 and a native of Louisiana. Visiting at
Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Visiting at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Port Allen, 5 p.m. until religious services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Lady of Knight Cemetery. Survived by his loving and devoted mother, Alice Alexander; four sisters, Terrie Ann Robertson and Sharron Robertson, both of Port Allen, Brenda Matthews and Linda Antoine, both of Baton Rouge; three brothers-in-law, Edward G. Robertson, Donald Lee Robertson and Ervin Antoine; five brothers, Eddie Taylor and Benjamin Alexander, both of Port Allen, Isaiah Louis Taylor and Darrow Alexander of Baton Rouge, and John Alexander Jr. of Arlington, Texas; and three sisters-in-law, Thelma Taylor, Patricia Taylor and Ida Alexander. Preceded in death by his father, John Alexander Sr.; paternal grandparents, Benjamin and Antoinette Alexander; maternal grandparents, Sylvia Spooner Nelson and Henry Spooner Sr.; a nephew, Gregory Taylor; and a niece, Nicole Robertson Anderson.
A retired operator foreman with Borden's Chemical Plant and a resident of Melville, he died at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at his home. He was 60 and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at First Baptist Church, Melville, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Don Slack. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by mother, Katherine N. Neill, Melville; a daughter, Lesa Dabliz, Beruit, Lebanon; three sons, Ross and Charles Neill, both of Watson, and Frank Neill, Port Allen; a sister, Mary Whittenberg, Aptos, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Gerald Neill; a brother, Gerald W. Neill; and an uncle, Charles J. Nelson Sr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of St. Landry, 1370 S. Union St., Opelousas LA 70570.
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 70 and a native of West Baton Rouge Parish. Religious services was at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Elder Lloyd Woods. Interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by four daughters, Rosa Wright of Kansas City, Mo., and Barbara Pollard, Joyce Arnold and Neairma Leachman, all of Baton Rouge; three sons, Lionell and Curtis Pollard, both of Baton Rouge, and Emile Pollard of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Lillian Roger of Baton Rouge; a brother, Eddie Pollard of Baton Rouge; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A resident of New Orleans, she died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, at her home. She was 80 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church, New Orleans, 6 p.m. Sunday until religious services at 7:30 p.m. Interment in Chamberlain Cemetery on Monday.
A resident of Port Allen since 1953, she died at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at her home. She was 71 and a native of Baton Rouge. She was retired from Prudential Insurance Co. with 24 years of service as ad-ministrative as-sistant to Paul Arst. She formerly served as assistant head of the Louisiana State Senate En-rolling Room. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, where she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society as well as a weekly coordinator for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. She was past president of McKinley Bourg Post No. 160 Ladies Auxiliary. Visiting was at Holy Family Catholic Church, 319 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen, 9 a.m. until celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Monsignor Robert H. Berggreen, celebrant. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Daniel and Rosalind D. Curry, Orange, Texas, Robert and Rhonda D. Aucoin, Port Allen, Jonas and Lucille D. D'Amico, Addis, and Mary D. McNemar, Port Allen; three sons, David J. DeBenedetto, Baton Rouge, Joseph B. and Michael R. DeBenedetto, both of Port Allen; three sisters, Mrs. Russell (Carrie) Saia and Mrs. A.J. (Margaret) Bologna, both of Baton Rouge, and Kay Francis, Asheville, N.C.; and 11 grandchildren, Dan Jr., Todd and Ryan Curry, all of Orange, Texas, Keri Deshotel, Brusly, Amy and Blair DeBenedetto, both of Mandeville, Ashley and Megan Aucoin, both of Port Allen, Kayla and Jared D'Amico, both of Addis, and Billy Jo McNemar, Baker. Preceded in death by husband, Russell J. DeBenedetto; and parents, Joe B. and Josephine Vince Ragusa. Pallbearers will be Dan Jr., Todd and Ryan Curry, Russell Saia III, Anthony Turnley, Josh Kopel, Gregory J. DeBenedetto and Gary DeBenedetto. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Vincent Leggio, Paul Arst, James L. Roberts, Frank McArthur, Joe Denicola, Tony Lipari, Allen Penniman, John C. Boyce and Harvey Posner. Special thanks to Dr. Katherine Pearce and Dr. Sheldon Johnson, as well as the nursing staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and to Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or to Bishop Stanley J. Ott Seminary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge LA 70821. Rabenhorst Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A retired plant operator and a resident of Brusly, he died at 7:09 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 75 and a native of Port Allen. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Port Allen, 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 two daughters, Brenda Murphy Godfrey and Katherine Murphy Rogers, both of Brusly; a sister, Leaster Murphy Kibby of Port Allen; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A retired roofing construction worker, he died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center. He was 37, a native and resident of Port Allen. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Visiting was held at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the church from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, were conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Old Folks Home Cemetery. Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Joseph; three daughters, Miranda Decuir, Cassandra Decuir and Alexis Decuir; a son, Curtis Decuir; four sisters, Rosetta J. Nelson, Gloria J. Ifeadi, Lynell J. Johnson and Gerallynn J. Nicholas; a brother, Roy Joseph Jr.; four brothers-in-law, the Rev. Leo Nelson, Dennis Wade, Lester Johnson and Dr. Blainey Nicholas; three uncles, Roger Joseph Sr. and wife Marie, Cleveland Bridgewater and wife Aunt Mary, and Melvin Kador Sr.; three aunts, Priscilla Bridgewater, Coriea Bridgewater and Isabell Joseph; six nieces, Renetta Glover, Latrina Robertson, Marika Nelson, Courtney Johnson, Jerlencia Bolden and Breiana Robertson; seven nephews, Leonard Robertson Jr., Issacc Robertson, Kenneth Williams, Lester Johnson Jr., Leonard Robertson III, Roy Joseph III and Malik Sellers; a niece-in-law, Tameika Tate; a nephew-in-law, minister Rolon Glover; and special friend, Catherine DeCuir. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bridgewater; and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Joseph; three aunts and two uncles.
A retired painter with BASF Wyandotte with 30 years of service and a member of Local No. 728, he died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at his home. He was 71, a resident of Brusly and a native of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Susie and Randy Henry; and a son and daughter-in-law, Leslie Jr. "Noug" and Toni Roberts Prejean, all of Brusly; four sisters, Margaret V. Matherne, Brusly, Katherine M. Mouch, Addis, Patricia A. Haydel, Lafayette, and Betty Jean Landry, Brusly; six brothers, Paul A. Prejean Jr., Addis, Robert E. Prejean, Port Allen, John A. Prejean, Gonzales, Louis E. Prejean, Baton Rouge, Thomas Glenn Prejean and Harold E. Prejean, both of Addis; two grandchildren, Leslie Michelle Cline, Blanks, and Jeremy Wade Prejean, Brusly; and two great-grandchildren, Trace Michael Cline, Blanks, and Savannah Nicole Prejean, Brusly. Preceded in death by wife, Uta Margaret Dupuy Prejean; and parents, Viola Hotard and Paul A. Prejean Sr. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Prejean, Tyson Cline, Brent Martin, Floyd Prejean, Ward Matthew, Alexander Guidry and Jimmy Guidry. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A resident of Addis, she died at 1:46 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 62 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Stephen Hymel. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by her mother, Lee Felicie Breaux Allemond, Addis; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Robbin and Jeff Crowder, Karen LeBlanc, JoAnna and Bruce Thibodaux, and Lynna LeBlanc, all of Addis; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Adam Troy LeBlanc, Addis, and Shane and Becky Chenevert LeBlanc, Plaquemine; four sisters, Lynn Larson and Judy Webb, both of Addis, Sue Altazan, Port Allen, and Denise LeJeune, Leesville; a brother, Clarence Morales, Fairbanks, Alaska; Patricia "Patty" Stevens, Plaquemine, and Grover Popps, Livingston, whom she considered her children; and 11 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Adam John "A.J." LeBlanc; father, Lynn Henry Allemond; and two sisters, Barbara "Bobbie" Waguespack and Ruth Ann Allemond.
A retired laborer and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 73 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Union Baptist Church, 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Singleton. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by mother, Mary Matthews; six daughters, Diane M. Johnson, Brenda Matthews, Mary Jimmerson, Tessa Morgan, Betsy Harrison and Velma Bullet; two sons, Charles Robertson and Audrey Quinn Morgan; two sisters, Dorothy Howard and Susan Lacey; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Loula Mae Matthews; father, Hillus Matthews; a daughter, June Marie Anderson; and a son, Eugene Robertson.
A carpenter with Dalbert Guidroz Builders, he died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, as the result of an automobile accident. He was 48, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Philadelphia, Miss. Visiting was at McClain-Hays Funeral Home, Philadelphia, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at Smith Chapel Church of God of Prophecy, Collinsville, Miss., at 2 p.m. Friday. Survived by his father, Richard Bagwell; daughter, Stormy Leonard; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Michael and Mary Greaud Bagwell, Port Allen, Billy and Carla Brown Bagwell, Edwards, Miss., and David Bagwell, Philadelphia, Miss.; four nieces and six nephews, Heather and Taylor Bagwell, Port Allen, Jessica, D.J. and Cody Bagwell, Bastrop, Ricky, Justin, Dustin and Christopher, Edwards, Miss., and Crystal Filgueira, Baton Rouge; and a great-niece, Kaitlyn Filgueira. Preceded in death by his mother, Joy Maxine Kirkland.
A resident of Lukeville, she died at 4:21 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at Bedford County Medical Center, Shelbyville, Tenn. She was 78 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Israelite Baptist Church, Lukeville, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Elder G.C. Pierce. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Elaine W. Cooley, Laverne Venable Craig and Cynthia V. Ogbeide; a son, Wilmer Jonathan Venable; seven sisters, Lillian Hunter, Ursula Allen, Lenora Crawford, Wanda Harris, Earline King, Glennie Griffin and Patricia Harvey; three brothers, William, Lionel and Kenneth Odom; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a godson, Rod Odom. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Leona Odom; first husband, Numa Watson; second husband, Wilmer Venable; two sisters, Joycelyn Odom and Irene Breaux; and a brother, Marvin Odom.
A resident of Port Allen, she died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 72 and a native of Liberty, Miss. Visiting was at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, 10 a.m. Saturday until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Riley. Interment in Zachary Public Cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Geneva Weatherspoon, Port Allen, Eloise, Rebecca and JoAnn Weatherspoon, all of Liberty; a son, Jimmy L. Weatherspoon, Dallas; a sister, Myrtis Jackson, Baton Rouge; a sister-in-law, Thelma A. Douglas, Baton Rouge; three grandchildren, Mary W. Stewart, Port Allen, T.J. and Courtney; and a great-grandchild, Charles E. Stewart III. Preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette Weatherspoon; father, W.S. Walker; and a brother, Albert Douglas Sr. Pallbearers will be Charles E. Stewart II, Jason Stewart, Francie Burkett, Andrew Douglas, Ronnie Douglas and Malcolm Douglas. Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy L. Weatherspoon, Audrey Weatherspoon, Charles Stewart III and Charles Stewart I. She attended the Council on Aging in Port Allen.
A retired sugar cane farmer and a resident of Lakeland, he died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital, New Roads. He was 69 and a native of Erwinville. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in False River Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Mildred Marks Chustz, Lakeland; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cynthia and Jack Green, Damon, Texas, Sandra and Wayne Pourciau, New Roads, and Stacie Chustz Miller, New Roads; a sister and brother-in-law, Nelta and George E. Dickinson, Lakeland; a brother and sister-in-law, Sidney J. and Rita Chustz, Fordoche; and four grandchildren, Sara and Eric Pourciau and Bryce and Kalyn Miller. Preceded in death by parents, Grover and Linda Chustz; and a brother, Bennett J. Chustz. Pallbearers will be Bryce Miller, Eric Pourciau, Paul Lalonde, Terry, Randall and Barry Chustz. Honorary pallbearers are George Dickinson and Howard Guidry. He was a member of American Legion Hunter-Fabre Post No. 248 and Veteran of Foreign Wars.
A retired comptroller for Marine Towing Services with 36 years of service, he died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 62, a native and resident of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Stephen Hymel. Entombment in Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Doris Riche Bourque, Plaquemine; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Margaret and Richard D. Gates, Shreveport, Amy and Farrell McDaniel, Port Allen, and Jeanne and Jonathan Little, Kirbyville, Texas; and three grandchildren, Eric Matthew Gates and Jacob Daniel Gates, both of Shreveport, and Christopher Michael McDaniel, Port Allen. Preceded in death by parents, Royce Matthew Sr. and Margaret Viola Achee Bourque. He was a former Eucharistic minister and lector at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and graduated from LSU in 1959 with a bachelor of science degree. The family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association.
A retired employee of Poplar Grove Plantation and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 56. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Religious services were held at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Port Allen, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. James Watson. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment was in Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Rita Harris Carter; his mother, Margaret Shy Carter; three daughters, Linda Ann Minor, Yvonne Carter and Shanna Marie Carter; four sons, Terry Lee Carter, Cedric Lee Carter, Bernel Lester Carter and Phillip Carter III; a brother, Eugene Carter; 14 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. All survivors are of Port Allen. Preceded in death by his father, Phillip Carter Sr.; a dear cousin, Isiah Ben Shy Jr.; and a soninlaw, George Michael Moore.
A resident of Tyler, Texas, for eight years, he died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at a hospice facility in Tyler. He was 52, born on May 24, 1947, in Port Allen, to Lena Landry Roshto and John Timothy Roshto. Visiting was at Burks, Walker Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial services were at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Bob Skorkowsky. Private burial in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of Tyler; parents of Baton Rouge; a son, Travis Roshto of Tyler; three daughters, Angelique Roshto of Tyler, Karen Graham of Ardmore, Okla., and Alice Cole of Tyler; three brothers, Ralph Roshto of Baton Rouge, Neil Roshto of Prairieville, and Robin Roshto of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Lisa Roshto of Baton Rouge, and Denise Roshto of Portland, Ore; and a grandchild. He was a member of Tyler Morning Toastmasters. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy Drive, Suite 560, Tyler TX 75703.
A retired school teacher and a resident and native of Port Allen, she died at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 85. Visiting at was Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting was at Scott United Methodist Church, 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Ulysse Stevens. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Old Folks Home Cemetery. Survived by two sons, Adair M. Smith Jr. and Quav> N. Smith; a sister, Ruby L. Adams; four grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild.
Retired owner of White's Home and Auto Store in Port Allen for 25 years and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 81 and a native of Meeker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Brazil. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was at West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, 640 Florida Ave., 8:30 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Jim Trollinger. Entombment in Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum, Plaquemine. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marion Trahan Chase, Port Allen; a daughter and soninlaw, Sue Ellen and Curtis Matheny, Cashions, Okla.; a son and daughterinlaw, Henry H. "Hank" and Judy Vincent Chase, Grosse Tete; a sister, Hazel Floriene Smith, West Monroe; a brother, Emerson Hayes Chase Jr., Shreveport; a grandson, Christopher Warren Chase; a greatgrandson, Avery Alexander Chase, both of Brusly; a stepgrandson and his wife, Joshua and Sally Weyers Briley; a stepgreatgrandson, Evan Briley Chase, all of Ozark, Ala.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Emerson Hayes and Mamie Lee McColgan Chase; three sisters, Neva Chase, Maude Benthall and Leila Boniol; two brothers, Benjamin Franklin Chase and Ralph Frederick Chase; a grandson, Bradley Hayse Chase; and a stepgreatgrandson, Caleb James Briley. Pallbearers will be Christopher Chase, Joshua Briley, David Landry, Tommy Landry, Denny Landry and Bobby Landry. Honorary pallbearers are Herman "Monday" Lowe, Lytle Chustz, T.W. Thibodeaux, Carter Wilkerson, Belvin Bergeron, Haywood Dameron, Donna Mayeau, David Laxton III and Ray Marchand. He was on the board of directors of the Bank of West Baton Rouge, having served as secretary, a charter member of Westside Golf Club and an elder at West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church. He was a member of West Baton Rouge Historical Association, American Legion McKinley Bourg Post No. 160 and a 50year member of Blazing Star Masonic Lodge No. 212, F&AM. He was a graduate of LeCompte High School and LaSalle University. Memorial donations may be made to West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church or to a favorite charity.
A junior at Capitol High School and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 17. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Religious services were held at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Paul. Survived by her father and mother, Hillary Green and Laura Pratt Green; a daughter, Keesha Reshawn Green, Baton Rouge; five brothers, Brian, Marlon, Cedric and Kendrick Franklin and Hillary Green Jr., all of Baton Rouge; grandmothers, Easter Pratt and Rosie Lee Franklin, both of Port Allen; and godmother, Glenda Brown. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Willimenia Poydras; grandfathers, Albert Franklin and Jesse Pratt; a brother, Michael Franklin; and godfather, Ed Brown.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 11:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Natchez, Miss. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting was at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Port Allen, 5 p.m. until religious services from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens, Baton Rouge. Survived by her husband, Richard Johnson Jr.; mother, Mozetta Nelson; father, Robert Lee Minor Sr.; stepfather, David Byrd; stepmother, Betty Minor; three daughters, Annie Marie Jackson, Brendia Jackson Johnson and Laura Danielle Minor; a son, Tyrone Lee Jackson Sr.; a sister, Vermelle Minor; four brothers, Maurice Minor, Robert Lee Minor Jr., Carl E. Minor and Marco Minor; and two grandchildren, Jyrone and Tyrone Jackson. She enjoyed listening to Gospel music, reading the Bible, counseling family and friends and helping with church activities.
A homemaker, resident of Port Allen and native of Napoleonville, she died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. last Thursday. Visiting was held at Union Baptist Church, 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Singleton. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment was in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Lynnell L. Blanton, Janice L. Ferguson, Catrice L. Lee and Hazel J. LaBode; a son, Paul C. LaBode Jr.; a sister, Ophelia Elphage; and seven grandchildren, Penny and Christy Blanton, Brandy LaBode, Brianna and Brit Lee, Grover Harrison IV and Malcolm Mitchell. Preceded in death by husband, Paul C. LaBode Sr.; parents, Earl and Pennie Clement; and two brothers, Leon and Earl Clement Jr.
A retired electrical specialist for Exxon Co. USA with 38 years of service, a resident of Baton Rouge and a former longtime resident of Port Allen, he died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 86 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. last Thursday, 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. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Entombment was in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum, Brusly. Survived by his wife, Ethelyn Hebert LeJeune, Baton Rouge; a daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Douglas Troxclair, Baton Rouge; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Carl A. Jr. and Glenda Vernon LeJeune, Baton Rouge, Randy and Dolores Noel LeJeune, Prairieville, and Dale LeJeune, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Evelyn Brown Baton Rouge, and Lilly Browning, Brusly; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Odillon and Catherine Landry LeJeune; a sister, Rena LeJeune; four brothers, Gabriel, Wilton, Clyde and Parker LeJeune; a daughter, Sandra A. LeJeune; and a granddaughter, Melissa LeJeune LeBlanc. Pallbearers will be Darryl LeJeune, Devin LeJeune, Dave Harelson, Doug Troxclair, Thomas Smith and Richard Dugas.
A resident and native of Morganza, she died at 1:26 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital. She was 86. Visiting was held at St. Ann's CCD Building, Morganza, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services was at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Morganza, at noon Saturday. Interment was in False River Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters, Goldie Eisworth and Shirley Lawless, both of Greenwell Springs; two sons, Peter Craton Seymore Sr., Baton Rouge, and Daniel "Buck" Seymore, Killeen, Texas; a sister, Myrtle Gremillion, Erwinville; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Seymore; parents; a son, J.W. Seymore; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; and a brother-in-law. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. Niland's Funeral Service Inc., New Roads, in charge of arrangements.
A retired nursing assistant at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, she died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 57, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Bush. Visiting was at Jubilee Restoration Center, 1075 Executive Park, Baton Rouge, 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by pastor Anthony Jones. Burial was in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters, Sheliah Thomas, Greensburg, and Alisa Kleinpeter, Baton Rouge; two sons, Kenneth and Edwin Kleinpeter, both of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Ruby Williams and Janet Allen, both of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Robert Franklin, Port Allen, and James Franklin, Baton Rouge; three stepsisters and five stepbrothers; three sisters-in-law, Ernestine Franklin, Baton Rouge, Clara Franklin, Port Allen, and Pearl Franklin, Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a brother, Alcorn Franklin; mother, Lillian Franklin; and grandparents. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A retired equipment operator with Exxon Refinery and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 85 and a native of Wayne County, Miss. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services were at First Baptist Church of Port Allen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Alain. Interment was in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Marie "Dolly" Ticac Brewer, Port Allen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Grayson Jr. and Patrice Breaux Brewer and Barry P. and Susan Moore Brewer, all of Port Allen; a stepson and wife, Stephen and Victoria Boudreaux Bollich, Houston; a sister, Willene Overstreet, Vancleave, Miss.; a brother, Lawrence Brewer, Hattiesburg, Miss.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Eliza Pylant Brewer; and three brothers, Ralph, Lavaun and Eugene Brewer. He was past commander of McKinley-Bourg American Legion Post No. 160. He was a life member of the Port Allen Volunteer Fire Department and Louisiana State Firemen's Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Port Allen Building Fund, P.O. Box 437, Port Allen, LA 70767 or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986.
A native of Brusly, she died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was 83. Visiting was held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, 9:30 a.m. Friday until religious services at 10:30 a.m. were conducted by the Rev. Vic Messina. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and David Barker, Barlet, Ill.; a son and daughter-in-law, Les and Debbie Hooper, Encino, Calif.; and five grandchildren, David, Tom and Michele Hooper, Stephanie and Heath Barker. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Hooper Jr. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
A retired secretary with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development with 32 years of service, she died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at her home in Brusly. She was 84 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 9 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Entombment was in church mausoleum. Survived by a niece, Doris Potocki, Paducah, Ky.; two nephews and wives, John R. and Mary Payne, Gilbertsville, Ky., and Michael E. and Marilyn Payne, Austin, Texas; and special friends, Norwood and Dolores Blanchard, Brusly. Preceded in death by husband, Roman "Bebe" Tullier; parents, Henry Joseph and Olive Jolly LeRay; a sister, Helen LeRay Payne; and an infant brother. GOUDEAU, MERILIA DAVID A retired teacher and a resident of Erwinville, she died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 93 and a native of Oscar. Visiting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Entombment in Chenal Mausoleum. Survived by two nieces, Iva Keller, Norco, and Beverly D. Rotolo, Baton Rouge; and a nephew, Percy David, Ville Platte. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Goudeau; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Meril David; four brothers, Toussaint, Lucien, Emeric and Villeneuve David; and a nephew, Harold David. Pallbearers will be Biff, Jeff and Jodie David, David and Bobby Rotolo and David Keller. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Ladies Altar Society and church choir. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic.
A contractor and a resident of Torbert, he died at 7:41 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at his home. He was 61. Visiting was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, 9 a.m. Friday until recitation of the rosary at 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held at the church at noon Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment was in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by three sisters, Rose Collins, Erwinville, Doris Darensbourg Torbert, and Theresa Domingue, Livonia; and a brother, Anthony DeCuir, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by mother and father, Lucille St. Amant DeCuir and Variest DeCuir; three brothers, Michael, George Sr. and Eugene DeCuir; and a sister, Virgie Ann DeCuir.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 90 and a native of Erwinville. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by a sister, Owena Jack of Port Allen; and a brother, Doris Jack of Port Allen. Preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Hill; father, Eugene Smith; two brothers, Neman Perkins and Decloyd Jack; and three nieces.
A retired equipment operator with Exxon Refinery and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 85 and a native of Wayne County, Miss. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services were at First Baptist Church of Port Allen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Alain. Interment was in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Marie "Dolly" Ticac Brewer, Port Allen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Grayson Jr. and Patrice Breaux Brewer and Barry P. and Susan Moore Brewer, all of Port Allen; a stepson and wife, Stephen and Victoria Boudreaux Bollich, Houston; a sister, Willene Overstreet, Vancleave, Miss.; a brother, Lawrence Brewer, Hattiesburg, Miss.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Eliza Pylant Brewer; and three brothers, Ralph, Lavaun and Eugene Brewer. He was past commander of McKinley-Bourg American Legion Post No. 160. He was a life member of the Port Allen Volunteer Fire Department and Louisiana State Firemen's Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Port Allen Building Fund, P.O. Box 437, Port Allen, LA 70767 or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986.
A native of Brusly, she died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was 83. Visiting was held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, 9:30 a.m. Friday until religious services at 10:30 a.m. were conducted by the Rev. Vic Messina. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and David Barker, Barlet, Ill.; a son and daughter-in-law, Les and Debbie Hooper, Encino, Calif.; and five grandchildren, David, Tom and Michele Hooper, Stephanie and Heath Barker. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Hooper Jr. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
A retired secretary with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development with 32 years of service, she died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at her home in Brusly. She was 84 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 9 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Entombment was in church mausoleum. Survived by a niece, Doris Potocki, Paducah, Ky.; two nephews and wives, John R. and Mary Payne, Gilbertsville, Ky., and Michael E. and Marilyn Payne, Austin, Texas; and special friends, Norwood and Dolores Blanchard, Brusly. Preceded in death by husband, Roman "Bebe" Tullier; parents, Henry Joseph and Olive Jolly LeRay; a sister, Helen LeRay Payne; and an infant brother. GOUDEAU, MERILIA DAVID A retired teacher and a resident of Erwinville, she died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 93 and a native of Oscar. Visiting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Entombment in Chenal Mausoleum. Survived by two nieces, Iva Keller, Norco, and Beverly D. Rotolo, Baton Rouge; and a nephew, Percy David, Ville Platte. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Goudeau; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Meril David; four brothers, Toussaint, Lucien, Emeric and Villeneuve David; and a nephew, Harold David. Pallbearers will be Biff, Jeff and Jodie David, David and Bobby Rotolo and David Keller. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Ladies Altar Society and church choir. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic.
A contractor and a resident of Torbert, he died at 7:41 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at his home. He was 61. Visiting was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, 9 a.m. Friday until recitation of the rosary at 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held at the church at noon Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment was in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by three sisters, Rose Collins, Erwinville, Doris Darensbourg Torbert, and Theresa Domingue, Livonia; and a brother, Anthony DeCuir, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by mother and father, Lucille St. Amant DeCuir and Variest DeCuir; three brothers, Michael, George Sr. and Eugene DeCuir; and a sister, Virgie Ann DeCuir.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 90 and a native of Erwinville. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by a sister, Owena Jack of Port Allen; and a brother, Doris Jack of Port Allen. Preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Hill; father, Eugene Smith; two brothers, Neman Perkins and Decloyd Jack; and three nieces
A resident of West Baton Rouge Parish, she died at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital, New Roads. She was 84 and a native of Chenal. Visiting was at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Interment was in Chenal Cemetery, Jarreau. Survived by six sisters, Alta Roshto, Port Allen, Nellie Bizette, New Roads, Audrey Jarreau, Erwinville, Shirley David, Ventress, Katherine Parnell, Denham Springs, and Dorothy Scarbrough, Port Allen; a brother, Joseph Arnaud Lemoine Jr., Brusly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Ignace Joseph Bizette; mother, Marie Eve Guillaume Lemoine; father and stepmother, Joseph Arnaud Lemoine Sr. and Edmae Lemoine; a sister, Mary Ruby Furneaux; and a brother, Joseph Halley Lemoine. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A resident of Port Allen, died Thursday, November 18, 1999 at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge at midnight. He was 75 and a native of Jena, La. he was a veteran of Workd War II, he is survived by his wife Mar Terrell, a step-daughter, Sylvia Silvio, a step-son, Edward Galloway, daughter-in-law Tracey Gallo-way of Port Allen, stepson Gillan Terrell of Bogalusa, Tiffany Smith, Gina Savoy of Jarreau, Brad Silvio of Port Allen, Jilliam Clark, Morgan Harris and Kristen Galloweay all of Port Allen. He is also survived by five great-grand children.
A retired employee of Shell Oil Co., with 27 years of service and a resident of Plaquemine, he died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 72 and a native of Addis. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Jerome Dugas. Entombment was in White Castle Cemetery Mausoleum, White Castle. Survived by his wife, Ella "P-2" Morales Poche, Plaquemine; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janelle Poche Hebert, Baton Rouge, and Mona and Ron Sanchez, White Castle; two stepdaughters, Paula Guerin and Terry Freeman, both of Plaquemine; a stepson, Leroy "Butch" Billings, Lake Jackson, Texas; two sisters, Catherine Clement, Plaquemine, and Camellia Desell, Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Thomas Poche, Plaquemine, and Wayne Poche, Plattenville; four grandchildren, Cheri Hebert, Baton Rouge, Trent Hebert, Kayla Sanchez and Brennon Sanchez, all of White Castle; eight stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Allen and Marie Fremin Poche; first wife, Loretta Leonard Poche; three sisters, Ida Mae Dupont, Mary Louise Bourgeois and Barbara Foster; a brother, Paul Poche; a niece, Terryn Clement Brignac; and two nephews, David Foster and Wayde Clement. He was a fourth degree member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 970 and a past faithful navigator, a member of White Castle Lions Club, Shell Oil Annuity Club, West Side Golf Club and White Castle Hunting Club.
A homemaker and a resident of Port Allen, she died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 90 and a native of Chenal. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Shiloh Baptist Church, 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. John C. Harrison. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Lang; two sisters, Lubertha Nickles Dent and Hattie Mae Nickles Harrison; and a brother, Lee Andrew McGrew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Rose Jones Nickles; four sisters, Oretha Nickles Vining, Elvira Nickles Warner, Sybil Nickles Patin and Doretha Nickles Minor; and two brothers, Edward Nickles and August Nickles. She was a deaconess of St. Peter Baptist Church. December 9, 1999
A retired pediatric head nurse and supervisor at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, she died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 67, a resident of Port Allen and a native of Morganza. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial was at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur and concelebrated by the Rev. Michael Jung, O.S.B. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by four sons and two daughters-in-law, Timothy L. and Linda Jarreau Daigle, Lakeland, Elliott "Red" "Bubbie" Daigle Jr. and Brent Daigle, both of Port Allen, and Lance and Cindy Genusa Daigle, Brusly; two sisters, Evelyn "Bout" Richard and Dorothy Ann Griffon; and a brother, Willis Berthelot, all of Plaquemine; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by a son, Cary J. Daigle; and parents, Matt and Nethla Morales Berthelot. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing and a member of American Nurses Association.
A resident of Walker, she died at 6:14 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at her residence in Walker. She was 73 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services were at the funeral home chapel at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Merelin McCon. Interment was in Vickers Cemetery, Walker. Survived by her husband, David Wesley Mulkey; three sons, David Wesley Mulkey Jr., Jennings, James Mulkey, Baton Rouge, and George Mulkey, Brusly; three daughters and a son-in-law, Elmira Hart, Denham Springs, Patricia Mulkey, Watson, and Laura and Ronald Farris, Walker; a sister, Mary Jane Edwards, Denham Springs; a half-brother, Edward Kyzar, Ponchatoula, a stepbrother, Erie Wray Kyzar, Gonzales; two stepsisters, Francis Fox, Norristown, Pa., and Myrtle Whitler, Gillette, Wy.; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. She was considered the "neighborhood mother and grandmother." Preceded in death by her father, George W. Shirey; mother and stepfather, Maggie Stevens Shirey and Elza Kyzar; a son, Roy Allan Mulkey; and a brother, George J. Shirey.
A retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development with 27 years of service, he went home to be with the Lord at 3:19 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 75, a resident of Brusly St. Martin and a native of Belle Rose. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday. Religious services at Community Worship Center at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Broxie Hardesty. Interment in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Paincourtville. Survived by his wife, Bertha LeBlanc Albarado, Brusly St. Martin; a stepson, James Matthews, Tucson, Ariz.; seven sisters, Margie Cotton, Floresville, Texas, Mildred Michelli and Gracie Blanchard, both of Baton Rouge, Hazel Allen, Plaquemine, Maudrey Ann Dupre, LaPlace, Palmire Constant, Marrero, and Clara Capello, Donaldsonville; three brothers, Fellon Albarado and Warren Albarado, both of Pierre Part, and Walter Albarado Jr., Darrow; two grandchildren, Debra Herbert, Baton Rouge, and Leah Matthews, Tucson; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Palmire Raffray Albarado; four brothers, Hubby, Norris, Linwood and Eddie Albarado; three sisters, Evelyn Cotton, Alto Romero and Audrey Mabile; and two brothers-in-law, Noble LeBlanc and J.D. LeBlanc. He was a member of Community Worship Center where he was an usher for many years.
A retired tree surgeon and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 7:49 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, at his home. He was 73 and a native of Pointe Coupee Parish. Visiting at Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home, 1 p.m. until wake services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Religious services at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Smith. Interment in St. George Catholic Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Edna Lewis Davis, Baton Rouge; six daughters, Barbara Davis, Shirley Garnes, Donna Young, Gwendolyn Eribo, Patricia Hill and Janelle Gibbs, all of Baton Rouge; a son, Carey Lynn Davis, Baton Rouge; a sister, Louisa Davis, New Roads; two brothers, Melvin and Clyde Davis, both of Port Allen; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by three sons, Robert Davis III, Michael Wayne and Ronnie Davis; his parents, two brothers and three sisters.
An auto dealer and auction manager, he went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at 8:10 p.m. at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 57 and a native of Napoleonville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He believed in the Eye Bank and donated his eyes to its cause. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by pastor Joe Alain. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his partner of 26 years, Ron Randell, Baton Rouge; mother, Louise Gaudet and her husband, Laury Gaudet, Napoleonville; a son, Darryl Gross and his wife, Lisa Gross, Supreme; a sister, Claudia Mabile and her husband, Ralph Mabile, Port Allen; a brother, Gerald Gauthe and his wife, Jenny Gauthe, Port Allen; a half-brother, Randy Gaudet, Napoleonville; two granddaughters, Heather and Andrea Gross, Supreme; three nieces, Debra Garlington, Brusly, Melanie Whetstone, Port Hudson; Melissa Coleman, Bueche; three nephews, Curt Gauthe, Brusly, Dean Gauthe, Port Allen, and Tod Gauthe, Rosedale; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, friends and associates. Preceded in death by his father, Claude Gauthe. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center or Baton Rouge Hospice.
A unit supervisor at Exxon Co. USA with 44 years of service and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 78 and a native of Brusly. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at noon Tuesday, concelebrated by the Rev. Joel LaBauve and the Rev. Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Entombment in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery Mausoleum, Brusly. Survived by his wife, Leona Loria LaBauve, Port Allen; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Ellis Michael, Baton Rouge, Sandra and Ed Wyble, Port Allen, and Debbie and Marshall Roy, Baton Rouge; a brother, Bradford LaBauve, Baton Rouge; six granddaughters, Kelly Lalonde, Christi Seitz, Melissa Creamer, Marcie Napoli, Melanie Napoli and Mary Napoli; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two grandsons, Richard and Larry Michael; parents, Joseph Omer and Viola Hebert LaBauve; and four brothers, Howard, Omer, Sanford and J.A. LaBauve. Pallbearers will be Jim LaBauve, Gary LaBauve, Jim Dyer, Jeffery Hebert, Matt O. LaBauve and Guy LaBauve. Honorary pallbearers are Val Saurage, John Anderson, Leo Blaize, Al Genre, Richard Genre, Malcolm Lasseigne, Richard Savoy and members of Knights of Columbus Council No. 2875 and Port Allen Lions Club. He was a former member of Port Allen Town Council, member and past president of West Baton Rouge Parish School Board from 1963 to 1974, past grand knight and member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 2875, life member of Port Allen Lions Club, past board member of West Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging and a member of American Legion Post No. 160. Family requests memorial donations be made to Sister Emma Noel's ministry to the elderly.
A retired engineer with the Department of Transportation and Development with 30 years of service and a former driver for J.P. Messina Trucking Co., he died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 70, a resident of Plaquemine and a native of Bayou Goula. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with recitation of the rosary at 8 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Stephen Hymel. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Florence Grace Pollet Lopez, Plaquemine; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Joseph Lopez Jr., Addis, Raymond and Debbie Shavers Lopez, Plaquemine, and Randy Paul Lopez, Addis; five sisters, Cecile Acosta, Plaquemine, Mary Lee Lewis, Ethel, Ruth St. Romain, St. Gabriel, Lydia Falgoust, Marrero, and Rose Tuminello, Brusly; three brothers, Harry Lopez and Albert Joseph Lopez Jr., both of Plaquemine, and Augustine "Gus" Lopez, Addis; and three grandchildren, Damon Lopez, Tommy Michael Lopez and Sonny James Lopez, all of Plaquemine. Preceded in death by two sons, Tommy James Lopez and Michael Wayne Lopez; parents, Albert Joseph and Leontine Boudreaux Lopez; two sisters, Catherine Banker and Flavia Moran; two half-sisters, Valine and Toota; and four half-brothers, Dawchie, Chip, Data and Robert Lopez. Pallbearers will be Gus Lopez, Albert Lopez Jr., Herman Courtade Jr., Hillary V. Gaudet Jr., Claude Albarado and Matthew Banker. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Messina and grandsons. He was a member of Persimmon CB Radio Club and a coach for the Elks Club baseball. The family extends thanks to M. Patrick Stagg, M.D., and his staff and to James Grace, M.D., and his staff.
A chef with Brinker International for 13 years and a resident of Brusly, he died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 41 and a native of Biloxi, Miss. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at Nazarene Baptist Church, Morrisonville Acres community, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Lawrence Philson Jr. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by father and mother, G. Jack and Rosa L. Martin; and a sister, Adrienne L. Martin. He received a bachelor of science degree in computer science from Southern University and was a member of Widow's Son Lodge No. 10, F&AM.
A retired guard at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola with 25 years of service, she died at 1 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at her residence in Slaughter. She was 68 and a native of Calcasieu Parish. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at the funeral home, 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Azalea Rest Cemetery. Survived by five daughters and three sons-in-law, Connie and Mark Hebert of Port Allen, Cheryl and Danny McFarland of Meadville, Miss., Linda Powers of Zachary, Joy "Penny" and Pete Klein of Clinton and Jenny Neathery of Slaughter; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Sheryl Neathery of Zachary; three sisters, Mary Jo Burley of Monterey, Mildred Oliver of Lake Charles, and Marty Cato of Daingerfield, Texas; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, E.W. "Bud" Neathery; parents, Joseph and Florence Hagar Patterson; and a sister, Mable Sigers. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Zachary.
A resident of Addis, she died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 82 and a native of White Castle. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Entombment in Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by a son and two daughters-in-law, Richard and Patsy Haydel Ramagos, Addis, and Kay Guillot Ramagos, Brusly; two sisters, Rae Q. Tullier, Brusly, and Ruby "Jabie" Trabeaux, Plaquemine; four brothers, Sidney "Benny" and Earl Quatrevingt, both of Plaquemine, and Charles and Joseph "Penu" Quatrevingt, both of Brusly; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Joseph Ramagos; a son, Sidney Joseph Ramagos Jr.; parents, Joseph and Eulalie Correll Quatrevingt; and a sister, Ruth Q. Tullier. She was a member of Woodmen of the World Camp No. 19 in Plaquemine.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, she died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 96, born Aug. 13, 1903, at Australia Plantation in West Baton Rouge Parish and was a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, noon until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Martin. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Clarence Edward Castello. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Castello Bourgeois and Joy Castello Chance, and their husbands, Floyd Bourgeois and Wayne Chance. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Pam Bourgeois Glover, Melanie Bourgeois Best, Stephanie Bourgeois Miranda, J. Richard Chance, Michael B. Chance, Randall J. Chance, Leslie Chance Henriquez, Barbara Chance Walker, Gregory W. Chance and their respective spouses. She had 26 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Michael Chance, Matthew Chance, Barry Glover, Charles Miranda, Derek Glover and Gordon Gregoire. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
A resident of Baton Rouge for the past four years, he passed away at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Midcity. He was 75 and a native of Morganza, having lived in Shreveport most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Religious services were at First United Methodist Church chapel, at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, conducted by the Rev. Chris Andrews. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Jane A. LeBlanc, Baton Rouge; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and John Alwood, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Lynne LeBlanc, Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Louis (Verna) Thompson, Baton Rouge, Alma LeBlanc, Port Allen, and Mrs. Sam (Marlene) Messina, Baton Rouge; four brothers, Allen LeBlanc, Ada, Okla., John D. LeBlanc and Francis "Fritz" LeBlanc, both of Port Allen, and Earl T. LeBlanc, Baton Rouge; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Preceded in death by his parents, David and Leonide LeBlanc; and two brothers, Roy J. and Raymond P. LeBlanc. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He worked as a marshal at Santa Maria Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4201 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131, or to a charity of choice.
Retired and self-employed with Clyde Decuir Meat Market, he died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 78 and a native and resident of Erwinville. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Matt Lorian. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Catherine Collins Decuir, Erwinville; five daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Alice and James Robert Sr., Sally Ann and Willie Brooks Sr., Cheryl Faye and Booker Wright Sr., Kathy Marie and Benny Lee Butler, all of Erwinville, and Tarlyn Elizabeth and Peter Henry Jr., Plaquemine; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lucas Decuir and Debra Ruffin, Luke and Barbara Decuir and Ricky and Vickie Decuir, all of Erwinville; three sisters, Sophia Bergeron, Celatin Jasmin and Elizabeth Harleaux, all of New Orleans; a brother, Gussie Decuir, Port Allen; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Clyde Decuir Jr.; two daughters, Gloria Ann and Lottie Bell Decuir; parents, Dennis and Edna Hutchinson Decuir; two sisters, Denise Daigle and Montana De-cuir; and three brothers, Clifford Decuir Sr., Ernest Decuir and Henry Decuir.
A homemaker and a native and resident of Brusly St. Martin, she died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in Plaquemine. She was 93. Visiting was at St. Jules Catholic Church, Belle Rose, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday, celebrated by the Rev. Chito Palang. Entombment in the church mausoleum. Survived by three nieces, Doris Landry, Brusly St. Martin, Madeline Bourg, LaPlace, and Frances Blanchard, Pierre Part; and three nephews, LeRoy LeBlanc, Brusly St. Martin, and C.J. "Jay" Dugas and Peter Russo, both of Belle Rose. Preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Landry; sec-ond husband, Nicholas LeBlanc; parents, Eugene and Zulma Daigle LeBlanc; three nephews, Lloyd and Anthony Russo and Nelson LeBlanc; three sisters, Loretta LeBlanc, Marguerite Dugas and Philomene Russo; and a niece, Lucille Profito. She was a member of Ladies Altar Society, St. Martin Chapel and charter member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of Our Lady of the Bayou. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, was in charge of arrangements.
A loving and caring mother and grandmother and a longtime resident of Port Allen, she died at 9:24 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at Sterling Place, Baton Rouge. She was 83 and a native of Amory, Miss. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services were at First Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Alain. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Ronnie Strother, Port Allen; six sons and five daughters-in-law, David and Ann Cupid, Ruston, Jimmie Gipson, Metropolis, Ill., Carl and Carolyn Peavy, Port Allen, Jerry and Cathy Peavy, Roanoke, Texas, Donnie and Darlene Peavy, Jacksonville, Fla., and Robert and Wendy Peavy, Port Allen; three sisters, Opal Pierce, Port Allen, Hazel Freeman, Natchez, Miss., and Maggie Euing, Waterproof; two brothers, Henry Jones, Oak Grove, and Knox Jones Jr., St. Joseph; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Betty and husband Bobby Caston, Baton Rouge, and Greta Peavy, Plaquemine; two stepsons, C.D. and Doris Peavy, Baton Rouge, and Willard and Joyce Peavy, Red Rock, Texas; 15 stepgrandchildren; and 28 step-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, James Dewitt Peavy; parents, Knox and Mae Jones Jones; three sisters, Helen Peavy, Myrtle Kirtland and Alta Holland; three brothers, Willard, Willie and Buck Jones; a daughter-in-law, Cavita Gipson; a stepdaughter, Wilma Peavy; a stepson, Leo Peavy; a stepgrand-daughter, Anna Cavalier; a great-great-granddaughter, Candy Snyder; and a great-great-grandson, Austin McCreary. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 4200 Rebelle Lane, Port Allen, LA 70767.
A lifelong resident of Brusly, she died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at Heritage House No. 2, Baton Rouge. She was 86. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, was at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by a daughter, Barbara B. Vincent, Brusly; a son, Alfred R. Bourgeois, Brusly; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Eugene Bourgeois Sr.; a son, Bruce E. Bourgeois Jr.; parents, Eugene and Antoinette Conrad Aubert; two sisters, Aline Bujol and Ruth Bihm; and a brother, Walter Aubert.
A beloved mother and homemaker and co-owner of Universal Electronics in Port Allen, she died at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 54, a resident of Port Allen since 1968 and a native of Batchelor. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, at 10 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by her husband, Ernest Kirby Gaspard, Port Allen; mother, Hattie Elizabeth Palmer Benton, Batchelor; two daughters and a son-in-law, Julie Claire and Alan Andrus, Prairieville, and Lori Elizabeth Gaspard, Port Allen; a son, Kevin Michael Gaspard, Port Allen; two sisters, Ouida Elizabeth McCrary, Baton Rouge, and Karen Lucille Mason, St. Amant; a brother, Charles Adrian Benton, Batchelor; two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Marie Gaspard; and father, Sidney Irving Benton. She was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 160.
A resident of Osyka, Miss., she died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb, Miss. She was 55 and a native of Independence. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was at the funeral home chapel from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Earl Warren. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park, Denham Springs. Survived by a daughter, Joyce Shelton, Osyka; a stepdaughter, Gloria Cline, Baton Rouge; two sons, William Cranfield III, Denham Springs, and Ronald "Reno" Turbeville, Osyka; three sisters, Marie Zapata, Denham Springs, Ruby Boudreaux, Walker, and Ruby Inez Avants, Holden; two brothers, Harry Clayton, Denham Springs, and Richard Clayton, Port Allen; four grandchildren, Jenna Shelton, John "Bubba" Shelton, Brandi Turbeville and Dustin Turbeville; three stepgrandchildren; a stepgreat-grandchild; and a special friend, James Callander. Special thanks to her caregivers, Norman Sandifer, Frances Turbeville and Hilda Dickerson. Preceded in death by her husband, J.M. "Red" Goff; father, Johnnie Clayton; mother, Daisy Clayton Halford; a sister, Johnnie Ed-wards; and a brother, Ray Clayton. Pallbearers will be Richard Boudreaux, Michael Graham, Curtis Greenley, Donald "Duck" Stewart, Thomas Turbeville and Domingo Zapata. Honorary pallbearer is Jason Turbeville. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Osyka.
A resident and native of Plaquemine, she died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at her home. She was 50. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 6 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 Garry McClure. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Leo Hoffman Jr., Plaquemine; mother, Canelia Curry Newman, Plaquemine; a son, Darren James Hoffman; two sisters, Debra Newman, Plaquemine, and Shelia Falcon, Port Allen; and three brothers, Roger Newman, Jackie Newman and Darrell Newman, all of Plaquemine. Preceded in death by her father, Ira Newman.
A homemaker and a resident of Port Allen, she died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 64 and a native of Mississippi. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting was at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by a goddaughter, Gabriella Williams, Baton Rouge; and a sister, Ethel Ransom, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her husband, Bay Bay Tolbert; parents, Ivory and Bessie Scott Williams; and two brothers, Goldman Johnson and Leroy Williams.
Retired from LaSalle Correction Center with the rank of major, he died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at his home in Port Allen. He was 57 and a native of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thurs-day, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Entombment in St. John Mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Evie Landry McCurley, Port Allen; mother and stepfather, Evelyn Doiron and C.A. Doiron, Brusly; two daughters, Denisce M. McCurley, Port Allen, and Andrea R. McCurley, Miami; a son, Tony Kent, Lawrenceville, Ga.; two brothers, John Daniel McCurley, Memphis, Tenn., and Robert Stanley McCurley, New Iberia; a grandchild, Trey Thomas Ramey; an aunt, Hazel Huff, Brusly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Woodrow W. McCurley Sr.; a brother, Van Allen McCurley; father-in-law, Claiborne M. Landry; and mother-in-law, Marie R. Landry. Pallbearers will be Trey Ramey, Kenny David, Brent Rachal, Grant Witty, Bryan Bellelo, Don Baucum and Ferdie Landry. Honorary pallbearers are Andrew Gros, Lester David and Tony and Ty Kent. He was a member of Louisiana Sheriff's Association, Knights of Columbus and West Side Golf Club and an original member of West Baton Rouge Parish Reserves.
A resident and native of Plaquemine, she died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at Plaquemine Caring. She was 88. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with recitation of the rosary at 8 p.m. Visiting 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 at 10 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Stephen Hymel. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Virbert Rodrigue, Brusly, and Jennifer and Brad Pike, Tangipahoa; a son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Belinda Gulatta Songy, Plaquemine; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dimple and Louis Spragio, Addis, and Beatrice and Emile Buras, Luling; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Myron and Gladys Comeaux, Addis, Marvin and Sue Comeaux, Baton Rouge, and Betty Nereaux Comeaux, Grosse Tete; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Songy; parents, Ernest and Julia White Comeaux; a grandson, Kirtley Maurice Jackson; and six brothers, Lloyd, Norman, Donald, Myrton, James and Nelson Comeaux. Pallbearers will be Hunter Langlois, Maurice Songy, Kirtley Jackson, Stanley Jackson III, Brandon McElveen, Myron Comeaux Jr. and Louis Spragio Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Louis Spragio Sr., Emile Buras, Jody Buras, Craig Buras, Ricky Comeaux and Denny Comeaux.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 75 and a native of Denham Springs. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home chapel, 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Eulogy will be given by her nephew, Joe Hurston. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Morton C. Hurston; five sons, Morton C. Hurston Jr. and Steven S. Hurston, both of Baton Rouge, Lt. Cdr. August G. Hurston, USN, and wife Judy of Naples, Italy, Harry M. Hurston and wife Lisa of Largo, Fla., and David M. Hurston and wife Nancy of Ackworth, Ga.; four sisters, Marie Mitchell, Denham Springs, Hazel Seguin, Port Allen, Lilly Gay Gray, Baton Rouge, and Dee Wee Gautreaux, Denham Springs; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Roger A. Hurston; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Facundus; and a sister, Evelyn Hurston. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Ladies Altar Society and LSU Track and Field Officials Association.
A retired Texaco Inc. employee and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 65. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday Dec. 20, 1999. Visiting in Pope Hall was at St. Luke's Episcopal Church from 1 p.m. until religious services in the sanctuary at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, conducted by the Rev. Ernest Saik and the Rev. Donald George. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Michelle Finnegan, Baton Rouge; a son, Michael Finnegan, Port Allen; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Antonio P. "Tony" Jr. and Dottie Alvarez, Danbury, Conn.; and four grandchildren, Adam Paul, Raymond Michael, Frank Patrick and Duncan Paul Finnegan. Preceded in death by her husband, Antonio P. "Tony" Alvarez. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
A loving mother and nana and a retired insurance agent with Security Industrial Insurance Co. with 17 years of service, she died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in Baton Rouge. She was 80, a resident of White Castle and a native of Pensacola, Fla. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, White Castle, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Jules Brunet. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by two daughters, Mary Elizabeth "Doodle" Randall, Baton Rouge, and Annette Louise Guercio, White Castle; three sons, Frank Dexter "Tubby" Pearce Jr., Maringouin, William Allen Pearce, White Castle, and Robert Louis "Bobby" Pearce, Brusly; two brothers, Glen Allen Marble Jr., Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Ernest G. Marble, North Carolina; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Dexter Pearce; parents, Glen Allen and Wilthia Elizabeth Suggs Marble; and two brothers, George E. and James E. Marble. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. She was a member of Lions Ladies Auxiliary, CowBelles, AARP and Shell Alumni and was a tour guide for Nottoway Plantation.
A clerk at LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center for 27 years and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Med-ical Center. She was a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Freddie L. Riley. Interment in Lady of Knights Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Donald A. Porter; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Columbus T. Fields, and Rodderick and Dietrich W. Fields; three granddaughters and a grandson, Candice Brooks, Trenice Brooks, Amber Fields and Rodderick Fields II., all of Baton Rouge; six sisters, Shirley F. Woodson and Mary F. Alexis, both of Baton Rouge, Barbara F. Quincy, Maringouin, Betty F. Dickerson, Dallas, Darlene Fields, Baton Rouge, and Rose M. Young, Bush; three brothers-in-law; 12 brothers, Horace Antoine, Ronald Antoine, Isadore Fields Jr., Willie Fields, Joseph Williams, Donald Fields, Tony James, Cleo Fields, Raymond Fields, Wilson Fields, Kevin Mason and Kerry Mason, all of Baton Rouge; six sisters-in-law; stepmother, Alice Fields; a godbrother, Ricky English, and a godsister, Gertrude English, both of New Orleans; an uncle, Jerry Fields; and two aunts, Janie Fields and Pearl Lee Jackson, all of Port Allen; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by parents, Isadore Fields Sr. and Rosia Riley Fields. She was a graduate of Cohn High School, Port Allen.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at Heritage House No. 2, Baton Rouge. She was 88 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Thursday, celebrated by Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum, Baton Rouge. Survived by two daughters, Mary Helen B. Hedges, Port Allen, and Jeanette Marie B. Roussel, Baton Rouge; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roy Paul and Earline Boudreaux, LaPlace, Walter and Barbara Boudreaux, Baton Rouge, and Earl and Jane Boudreaux, Port Allen; a sister, Eva A. Martinez, Denham Springs; 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Aston Paul Boudreaux; parents, Bernard "Ben" and Jeanette Hidalgo Acosta; two sisters, Adeline Acosta and Magdalene Williams; a brother, Joseph Acosta Sr.; and two sons-in-law, Joseph Henry Hedges and Benjamin Wayne Roussel. The family requests memorial donations be made to Alzheimer's Association, 2041 Silverside Dr., Baton Rouge LA 70808.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 4:04 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 77 and a native of Lakeland. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting was at the funeral home, 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Frank Stagg. Interment was in Protestant Cemetery, Plaquemine. Survived by a stepson, Alfred L. Roshto, Pineville; five sisters, Nellie Bizette, New Roads, Audrey Jarreau, Erwinville, Shirley David, Ventress, Catherine Parnell, Denham Springs, and Dorothy Scarborough, Port Allen; a brother, Joseph Arnaud Lemoine Jr., Brusly; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Roshto; two sons, Richard W. and Thomas A. Roshto; two sisters, Delta Bizette and Ruby Furneaux; and a brother, Halley Lemoine. She was a member of Addis Baptist Church.
A retired farmer and a resident and native of Ventress, he died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital, New Roads. He was 87. Visiting was at Pointe Coupee Funeral Home, New Roads, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Augustine Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Conway Rodney. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Mayola Hebert; two sons, James Hebert, Port Allen, and Eugene Hebert Jr., New Roads; two daughters, Bernadine Moore, Ventress, and Mary Manchester, Jarreau; a stepdaughter, Mary Catherine Celestine, New Roads; a sister, Maudrie Terrance, New Roads; two brothers, Oscar Joseph and Norman Joseph, both of Baton Rouge; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
A resident of Breaux Bridge, he died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, at Opelousas General Hospital. He was 54. Visiting was at Pellerin Funeral Home, Breaux Bridge, after 9 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Breaux Bridge, at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cecilia. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann F. Angelle, Breaux Bridge; a son, Bobby Ray Angelle Jr., Port Allen; a daughter, Angela Marie Angelle Jannise, Opelousas; two brothers, Marcial Angelle Jr., Walker, and Joseph Castille, Krotz Springs; two sisters, Barbara Guidroz and Shelly Dubroc, both of Port Barre; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Marcial Angelle; and mother, Anna Lou Stelly Angelle. He was a member of 12-2 Hunting Club.
A welder and a resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Baton Rouge. He was 43 and a native of Vietnam. Visiting was at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Randy Cuevas. Interment in Ascension Catholic Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Merry Gros Dang; three daughters, Shariha Nugent, Addis, and Kim and Michelle Dang, both of Donaldsonville; two sons, Tuan Dang, Baton Rouge, and Sau Van Dang Jr., Donaldsonville; three grandchildren, Khai Dang, Alex Dang and Ty Sean Dang; and was the son-in-law of A.C. and Suzanne Gros and Lorraine Percle, all of Donaldsonville. Preceded in death by his father.
Owner and operator for more than 23 years of APPCO of Baton Rouge, formerly known as Diamond Tool, he died Thursday, 23, 1999, at his residence in Baker. He was 58. He was a veteran of the Cuban crisis and served in the U.S. Navy. Visiting was at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday by members of Baker Knights of Columbus Council No. 4085, with honor guard by Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Monsignor Gassler Assembly. Visiting at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Baker, 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev Fred Youngs. Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by his wife, Terri Arseneault Reynerson, Baker; three daughters, Kori Reynerson and Kristi Sasser, both of Augusta, Ga., and Kelly Reynerson, Fleetwood, N.C.; two sons, Kenneth "Ken: Reynerson, Port Allen, and Kevin Reynerson, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda R. and Gary Gautreaux, Denham Springs; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, David C. and Lydia Perault Reynerson, Zachary, Marc H. and Freda Allday Reynerson, Louisville, Ky., Gary G. and Catherine Tingle Reynerson, Baton Rouge, and Keith F. Reynerson, Cashmere, Wash.; and a grandson, Sam Sasser, Augusta. Preceded in death by parents, Clark Hall "Bob" and Agnes Landry Reynerson; two nephews, Seth Gautreaux and Marc Reynerson Jr.; and a great-niece, Drew Arseneault. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Baker Knights of Columbus Council No. 4085 and a past grand knight, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Monsignor Gassler Assembly, chapter director of Gold Wing Club, director Chapter A, Grand Squares, Baton Rouge square dancers and attended Manresa and Cursillo. Memorial donations may be made to St. Isidore Memorial Fund, 5657 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge LA 70811-7356
An office manager at the Louisiana Department of Labor and a resident of Brusly, she died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 45 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting was at Antioch Baptist Church, Lukeville Lane, Brusly, from 4 p.m. until religious services at 7 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. James A. Terrance. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Antioch Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Jonetra, Kristi and Krystal; two sisters, Erma Javius and Odessa Cole; and four brothers, Ernest, Otis, Eddie and Henry Spriggs. Preceded in death by mother and father, Ernest and Edna Bynum Springs; a sister, Bertha Spriggs; and two brothers, Lawrence and Charley Spriggs. Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Zachary, in charge of arrangements.
An assistant vice president at Bank One in Baton Rouge with 321/2 years of service, she died at 11:57 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at her residence in Brusly. She was 56 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. led by Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Knights of Columbus. Visiting at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John A. Breaux, Brusly; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Kyle and Alice Thibodeaux, Baton Rouge, and Ryan and Brad Fabre, both of Brusly; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Rowdy and Lisa Breaux, White Castle; two stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Roxi and Todd Blanchard, Donaldsonville, and Rhonda and Camille Landry, Bayou Goula; two sisters, Margaret "Deeda" Daigle, Baton Rouge, and Shirley Landry, Brusly; her second husband, Clifton F. Fabre Jr., Baton Rouge; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sanders Thibodeaux Jr.; a stepson, John Joseph Breaux; and parents, Kenneth Alexander and Emily Emma Songy Dupuy. Pallbearers will be Nolan Daigle Jr., Kim Thibodeaux, Alan Thibodeaux, Duane Babin, Daryl Babin, Jason Manola and Joseph Monte. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2079 St. John the Baptist, Brusly, and Financial Woman's International. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Muscular Dystrophy Association.
A retired Sears department manager and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 89 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until religious services in the chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Edward J. Dean; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Roger Mouisset and Delores and Clovis Strickland; two sisters, Faye Budford and Eunice Branham; two brothers, Edgar and Robert LeJuene; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and Altar Society.
A resident of Plaquemine and a native of Morrisonville, she died at 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Plaquemine Manor Nursing Home. She was 93. Visiting at Roscoe Mortuary, 58635 Meriam St., Plaquemine, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. Religious services were at Macedonia Baptist Church, Plaquemine, the Rev. Larry Hood, pastor, at 8 p.m. Thursday, con-ducted by the Rev. Thomas Bessix. Dismissal service was at the church at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Nazarine Cemetery, Morrisonville. Survived by a brother, the Rev. Emanuel Jacob Sr., Addis; a grandson, Albrady Lee, Phoenix; seven nieces, Alneta J. Snearl, Ora M. Hines, Stella M. Snearl, Rose M. Rogers, Laural A. Becnel, Shelia D. Young and Ida Nell Anderson, all of Plaquemine; a nephew, Emanuel Jacob Jr., Port Allen; a first cousin, Doretha Stewart Thompson, Plaquemine; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Former local resident Jack H. Hare, age 77, died on November 28, 1999 at Kingwood Hospital in Houston, Tx. Memorial services were held December 1, 1999 at Rosewood Funeral Home and were attended by family and friends from all over the country. Mr. Hare was born September 14, 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama and lived in Port Allen for many years. He is survived by his wife of ten years, Anna Patterson Hare, daughters Susan H. Langlois of Port Allen, Peggy H. Gascon of Scottsdale, Arizona, and son Michael Hare of Port Allen, grandchildren Christopher, Emily and Rebecca Langlois and Douglas, Scott and Matt Gascon and Michael Grouskay: great-grandchildren Carly and Shenae Gascon, Brenden Usie and Zachary Langlois: Step-children, Carol Helton, Robin Parrish and Marshall Patterson as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one stepchild, Dewyte Patterson in 1996.
Owner and operator of Gaspard's Television Service for more than 20 years and an employee of the LSU Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, he passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 63, a resident of Addis and a native of Marksville. He served in the National Guard Unit of Marksville for 12 years. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home chapel, 9595 Florida Blvd., 3 p.m. until memorial services at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Steffus. Private interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael Gaspard Sr. and Sue Gaspard of Port Allen, Mark J. Gaspard of Fort Walton, Fla., and Matthew J. Gaspard of Baton Rouge; his former wife, Rosemary Gaspard of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Terrel and Margaret Gaspard, Roger and Joyce Gauthier and John J. Gaspard Jr.; a sister and brother-in-law, Steven and Adene Gaspard; and his mother, Maude G. Lambright, all of Marksville; an aunt, Sylman Gremillion; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Gaspard Sr. He was a member of EAA.
A retired diesel mechanic for Ethyl Corp with 20 years of service, he died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 58 and a resident and native of Grosse Tete. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall, Grosse Tete, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at the church from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at the church at 10 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Shelton Fabre. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Eve and Pete Riviere, Port Allen, and Marietta and Buddy Easterly, Grosse Tete; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph Edgar "Smoke" Guerin Jr., and J.C. "Pnut" and Shirley Guerin, all of Gross Tete, and Bernard Guerin, Port Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Edgar and Evelyn Bossier Guerin; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Charlene Booksh Guerin; and a niece, Mickey Guerin. He was a member of Da Camp Over Dere. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Earl K. Long and Baton Rouge General medical centers. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A resident of Port Allen, she died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 70 and a native of Napoleonville. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. led by Sister Emma Noel. Visiting was at the funeral home, 8 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Entombment in Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum, Plaquemine. Survived by her husband, Charles Howard Tullia, Port Allen; a daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Ronnie Strong, Zachary; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Barry and Lynda Hebert Tullia, Baton Rouge, and Charles Howard "Chuck" Tullia II, Port Allen; five sisters, MayBelle Guedry, Raceland, Leonie Fraga, California, Elsie Forest, Metairie, Mary Jeanne Savoie, Raceland, and twin sister Odette Toups, Thibodaux; a brother, Eugene Folse, Houma; five grandchildren, Jennifer Strong, Ashley Tullia, Travis Strong, Amanda Tullia and Barry "B.J." Tullia. Preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Felouise Waguespack Folse; a sister, Yolande Toups; and three brothers, Hector Folse Jr., Roger Folse and Bernard Folse. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis TN 38103.
Leverdie Bergeron Hill, age 65, died on Monday, December 27, 1999 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Funeral services were held on December 29, 1999 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include one son, Wayne J. Royer, Brusly; six daughters, Linda Royer Aguillard, Celestine Royer Perrault both of Brusly, Kathy Royer and Hellen Hill Holley both of Port Allen, Debra Royer of Grosse Tete, and Patricia Hill Richard of Lafayette; her mother, Emethilde Cormier of Parks, 2 sisters, Louanna B. Pelezo of Florida, and Mercedes B. Champagne of Parks, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.
A retired carpenter and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 81 and a native of Louisiana. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Desselle Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at St. John Baptist Church, 4241 Mulatto Bend Road, Port Allen, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Oscar Gordon. Interment in United Benevolent Society Cemetery, Port Allen. Survived by his wife, Alberta Milton Desselle; two daughters, Brenda Desselle, New Orleans, and Cathy Desselle, Port Allen; two sons, Freddie Louis Desselle Sr. and wife Agnes, Port Allen, and Glenn Desselle, Baton Rouge; five sisters, Eleanor Desselle Barton, Marksville, Juanita Desselle Auzenne, Camarillo, Calif., Elizabeth Desselle, Rosa, Barbara Desselle Broussard, Sunset, and Myrtle Hayes, Baton Rouge; three brothers, Edward Desselle, Frilot, Cornelius Desselle, Garden Grove, Calif., and Thomas Williams, New Orleans; grandchildren, Leisa Desselle, Freddie Louis Desselle Jr., Tyneita Desselle Smith, Stephanie Desselle, Marcas Desselle, Dewayne Lewis, Brian A. Brown Jr., Monica Brooks, Marcia Brooks and Troy Johnson; three great-grandchildren, Summer Johnson, Nina Harper and Alicia Serrano; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son, Lionel Desselle; mother, Beulah Davis; father, Louis Desselle; brothers, Joseph Alexander Desselle, Francis Desselle, Robert Williams Jr. and Johnny Williams. Pallbearers will be Danny Reed, Arthur White, Willie Dent, Cal Northern, Louis Woods and Alex Collins. Honorary pallbearers are Harry Wiggins, Charles Morgan, Ory Marioneaux, Issac Williams and Thomas Williams. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 516.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (Psalms 116:15) A retired operator with Exxon with more than 33 years of service, a resident of Holden and a former longtime resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Jayess, Miss. Visiting at First United Pentecostal Church, 2828 Jones Creek Road, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Curtis Young. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Sur-vived by his wife of 68 years, Daisy Lee Reeves, Holden; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and the Rev. Gerald J. Arceneaux, Holden; a son, Rod R. Reeves, Kenner; two sisters, Clara Mae Mulkey, Natalbany, and Emily Davis, Albany; three brothers, Alburn Reeves, Arkansas, Carl Reeves, Denham Springs, and Samuel Vernon Reeves, The Plains; three grandchildren and spouses, Arlis and Ann Arceneaux, Port Allen, the Rev. Marlin and Tabi Arceneaux and Todd and Scarlett Arceneaux, all of Holden; three great-grandchildren, Blair and Patrick Bell, Holden, and Brent Arceneaux, Port Allen; and a stepgreat-grandchild, Brandon Partin, Holden. Preceded in death by his parents, Martha Christina and Samuel Valentine Reeves; and a brother, Willard Reeves. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church for more than 50 years, having served as an elder and as a member of the board of trustees. He was formerly associated with the First National Bank of Denham Springs.
A retired printer with Franklin Press with many years of service, he died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, at age 84. He resided with his niece in Lottie, was a former longtime resident of Grosse Tete and a native of Port Allen. Visiting at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grosse Tete, 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Shelton Fabre. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Adam Nix and Ann LeBlanc Blanchard, Raceland; a niece and her husband, Marilynn Blanchard and Dana Keowen, Lottie; a nephew and his wife, Tommy and Larry Mullen Blanchard, Maringouin; other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews and many loving care givers. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ethel Hobgood Blanchard; parents, Joseph "Claude" Sr. and Stella Orilian Blanchard; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Lloyd and Doris Blanchard, and Ovelo Blanchard. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations be made to St. Joseph Cemetery Fund, Grosse Tete. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
She was a housewife and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. She was 77 and died Monday, January 3, 2000 at her home in Bismarck, AR. She was born October 16, 1922 in Caney, AR., she was the daughter of the late Luke and Alice Pearl Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion James "M.J." Skinner, one brother, Floyd Martin of Bismarck, one sister, Nellie Etheridge of Mt. Pleasant, TX. Survivors include two sons, James E. and his wife, Patsy Skinner of Denham Springs and David L. and his wife, Pam Skinner of Bismarck; two brothers, Carroll "Jack" Martin and Robert Martin both of Bismarck; three sisters, Coy Loy of Bismarck, Beluah "Bea" Divine of Friendship and Adele Peterson of Benton and one grandson Daniel Skinner of Port Allen as well as two other grandsons, two granddaughters and a great granddaughter, also several nieces and newphews and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. and Friday, January 7, 2000 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness at Caddo Valley. Interment was in the Cancy Cemetery
A retired clothing and shoe buyer for Godchaux's Department Store, he died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, at his residence in Port Allen. He was 91 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8:30 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. Survived by his wife, Therese Mabile Bourgoyne, Port Allen; a stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Loretta Haynes and James Soileau, Baker; two stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, C.J. and Ray F. Haynes, Zachary, and Ronnie and Shirli W. Haynes, Midland, Mich.; a sister, Sadie B. Stablier, Baton Rouge; and eight stepgrandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife, Annie Thibodeaux Bourgoyne; parents, Eustache and Amanda Hebert Bourgoyne; two sisters, Charice B. Fornier and Helena B. Bourgoyne; and two brothers, August and Earl Bourgoyne.
A resident of Cornerstone Village South, Lafayette, for the past year, he died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at Lafayette General Medical Center. Visitation was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday, celebrated by the Rev. Matt Lorrain, pastor. Interment in Chenal Memorial Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Willie Mae and husband J.C. Graciana, Lafayette; a son, Larry J. Chustz and wife Becky, Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Murphy J. Chustz, Innis; and a sister, Rena Aguillard, Greenwell Springs. Preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Singleton Chustz; and three brothers, Dolsey, Wilson and Willie Chustz. Pallbearers will be Jared Chustz, Chris, David and Bryan Graciana, his grandsons, and nephews M.J. Chustz and Pierre Aguillard Jr. Until his retirement, he owned and operated Ivy Chustz Grocery at Arbroth for many years. He was also a school bus driver for 41 years for the West Baton Rouge Parish school system. Niland's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A resident of White Hall, Md., she died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000. She was born and raised in Port Allen. She was the beloved wife of the late William Desell Sr.; devoted mother of William Jr., Joe, Tom and Gordon Desell, Tudy Buettner and Claire Rothenhoefer; grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of nine; dear daughter of the late Allen F. Sr. and Mary Freeman Poche; loving sister of Thomas and wife Elmire Poche, Wayne and wife Judy Poche, Catherine Poche Clement and husband Milton Clement and the late Ida Mae Poche Dupont, Mary Louise Poche Bourgeois, Barbara Ann Poche Foster, Allen F. Poche Jr. and Paul A. Poche. Friends were allowed to call Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home Inc., 5305 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21214, from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Moreland Memorial Park. She was a charter member of Norrisville, Md., Volunteer Fire Department.
A resident and native of Jackson, he died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 68. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Visiting at Second Baptist Church, Jackson, from 5 p.m. Tuesday until religious services at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Duncan and the Rev. Mack Stewart. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Nelda Harrell Sikes, Jackson; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Sikes Stafford, Franklinton; three sons, William Christopher "Chris" Covie, Vidalia, and Michael Eugene "Mickey" Sikes and Clifton Lee "Butch" Sikes, both of Port Allen; a stepson, Homer Gene Ellis Sr., Jackson; a stepdaughter, Patricia Harrell Barber, Jackson; two brothers, Samuel Eugene "Gene" Sikes, St. Francisville, and George Michael Sikes, Jackson; 16 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Ovie Clifton "Bill" Sikes Sr. and Mattie Peterson Sikes. Pallbearers will be David Barber, Gator McConnell, Gerald Partin, Wilson Phillips, Robert Walker and Hamilton Willis. Honorary pallbearers are Leon Dejean, Mike McDowell and Steve Rybae. He was a past commander of VFW Post No. 3645 in Jackson. Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, in charge of arrangements.
A resident and native of Erwinville, she died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 61. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Religious services at St. Peter Baptist Church, Erwinville, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. J.C. Harrison. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Lloyd Haggan Sr., Baton Rouge; a daughter, Annette Haggan, Erwinville; a son, Freddie Haggan, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Nancy Lockett and Lottie Lockett, both of Erwinville, and Bertha Wilson, Atlanta; two brothers, Wilfred Lockett, Erwinville, and Leroy Lockett, Port Allen; and a grandson, Terry D. Haggan. Preceded in death by her father, mother, a son, three brothers, a sister, a niece, two nephews and a stepson.
n iron worker and a native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Batesville, Miss. He was 28. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Russo. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived his mother and stepfather, Lois Harris and Glyn E. LeBlanc, Plaquemine; his father and step-mother, Jimmie Dell and Tommye Mullins Shelton, Oak Grove; four daughters, Samantha, Kayla, Tessa and Kaitlin Shelton, all of Mississippi; a son, Jimmie Dell "Trey" Shelton III, Mississippi; a brother and sister-in-law, Leigh and Amber Courville Shelton, Erwinville; maternal grandmother, Rea Harris, Greenville, Miss.; three nieces, Brittany, Blair and Bliss Shelton, all of Erwinville; and numerous aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by paternal grand-parents, Russell and Edith Petty Shelton; and maternal grandfather, Howard Harris. He attended Life Tabernacle Academy in Baton Rouge.
A retired machinist with Anvil Industries, formerly Yaun Dragline Buckets, with 32 years of service, he died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at his home in Brusly. He was 70 and a native of Brusly. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 11 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Theresa "Te" LeJeune Alexander, Brusly; a daughter, Monica Hebert, Brusly; two sisters, Miriam Hebert and Delores Prejean, both of Brusly; a brother, Joe Alexander and his wife Berta Wagner Alexander, Dale City, Va.; three grandchildren, Scott, Melissa and Cody Hebert; and two great-grandchildren, Jessica Meerman and Tristen Beard; a sister-in-law, Sydney and her husband, Walter Griffin Sr., Brusly; a brother-in-law, Shelton LeJeune, Grosse Tete; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford J. and Amelia LeJeune Alexander; and a sister, Beryl Dupuy. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. He was a charter member of the Brusly Hunting Club.
A resident of White Hall, Md., she died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000. She was born and raised in Port Allen. She was the beloved wife of the late William Desell Sr.; devoted mother of William Jr. and wife Joan, Joe, Tom and wife Emily, Gordon and wife Rita, Tudy and husband Gene Buettner and Claire Rothenhoefer; grandmother of Billy, Tudy, Eugene, Jimmy, Tina, Rhonda, Steven, Kim, Brenda, Gordon, Jerry, David and Rita; great-grandmother of Sarah, Steven, Ashley, Eugene, Kenny, Rischelle and R.J.; dear daughter of the late Allen F. Sr. and Mary Freeman Poche; loving sister of Thomas and wife Elmire Poche, Wayne and wife Judy Poche, Catherine Poche Clement and husband Milton Clement and the late Ida Mae Poche Dupont, Mary Louise Poche Bourgeois, Barbara Ann Poche Foster, Allen F. Poche Jr. and Paul A. Poche. She was a charter member of Norrisville, Md., Volunteer Fire Department. Friends called at Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home Inc., 5305 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21214, from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000. Interment was in Moreland Memorial Park.
A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000. She was 95 and a native of Brusly. Before retiring from the city-parish Health Unit, she was a homemaker, and in her early years taught elementary education in a one-room school house near Luling. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, with recitation of the rosary at 10 a.m. Visiting at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, 1:30 p.m. until religious services at 2:30 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Donald Blanchard. Entombment in St. John the Baptist Mausoleum. Survived by a son, Edward A. Bird III and his wife, Terri S. Bird of Pierre Part; a daughter, Maisie Bird Barra and her husband, Richard J. Barra of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Bird Jr.; two daughters, Barbara Bird Richard and Diane Bird Verbois; two sisters, Eta Gauthreaux and Seessel Peavy; a brother, Wesley Blanchard; parents, Armand and Dionne Landry Blanchard; and a grandson, Allen Richard. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. She was a 1922 graduate of Brusly High School, a past member of Third Order of Mary, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Sacred Heart Altar Society. She was a devout Catholic and was committed to her faith all of her life.
A homemaker and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 12:23 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 56 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Steffes. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Peter C. Lang, Baton Rouge; mother, Katie A. Chustz; two daughters, Desrie Wallace and Merceedees Hudson; two sons, Aubin Chustz and Ellis M. Musso; four sisters, Janice Barlow, Theresa Partin, Cynthia Mitchen and Brenda Partin; two brothers, Ed Partin and Keith Partin; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by her biological mother, Merceedees Andre Partin, and father, Edward Grady Partin. Pallbearers will be Paul Newfield, Charles Barbari, Mike Crooks, Tom Hounshell, Tom Lang and John Lancon.
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 60 and a native of New Roads. Visiting was at Winnfield Funeral Home, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Religious services were at St. Mary Baptist Church, 1252 N. Acadian Thruway E., at 7 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. James H. Davis. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Park. He leaves to love and cherish his memory, a devoted and faithful wife of 31 years, Gaynell Washington Leonard; three daughters, Jackie Leonard of New Roads, Lorain Leonard of Baton Rouge, and Tamela Martin of Missouri City, Texas; two sons, Reginald Leonard and wife Ann of Baton Rouge, and Mark Green of Los Angeles; a son-in-law, Carl Martin of Missouri City; five sisters, Josephine Pullett and Geraldine Jack of Port Allen, Elizabeth Albert of New Roads, Gail L. Rhines of Baton Rouge and Louise Coates of Port Hudson; three brothers, John Leonard Jr. of New Roads, Johnnie Leonard of Port Allen and Roosevelt Leonard of Baton Rouge; four sisters-in-law, Josie Leonard, Rose Richardson and Sarah Richardson, all of Baton Rouge, and Marsha Richardson of Missouri City; five brothers-in-law, Willie Rhines Jr., Arthur Richardson, Eugene Richardson and Donald Richardson, all of Baton Rouge, and Michael Richardson of Missouri City; an aunt, Mazie Coleman of Biloxi, Miss.; a godchild, Donald Hancock of Cleveland; eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Blanche Leonard; and a sister. WRIGHT, FRANCES A resident of Walker, she passed away at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was 76 and a native of Granite City, Ill. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 10 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. John Green. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Suzanne Turner of Port Allen, and Janelle and Norman Arnold of Walker; three sons, Charles "Phil" Twidwell of Temple, Texas, Gary Twidwell of Baton Rouge, and Robert Joseph "Bobby Joe" Wright of Walker; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Twidwell of Lake Mary, Fla.; a sister, Rosalie Hill of Granite City; two brothers, Robert Haggard of Granite City, and Roni Haggard of Fort Meyers, Fla.; six grandchildren, Wayne Twidwell, Denise Twidwell, Jill Corrente, Judy Twidwell, Shannon Ritter and Kristine Ritter; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke Sr. and Alva Chaboude Haggard; a son, Denis Twidwell and a brother, Luke Haggard Jr.
A retired business office employee with South Central Bell and a resident of Brusly, she died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at her home. She was 73 and a native of McAllen, Texas. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 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. Joe Alain. Entombment in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harry Brian and Beth Barnes Garrie, Brusly; a sister, Doris Schaefer, College Station, Texas; grandchildren, Barbra J. Garrie, Baton Rouge, Brian M. and Robert W. Garrie, both of Brusly; a stepgrandson, Billy Barnes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry O. Garrie; parents, Robert S. and Bessie James Lowry; three sisters, Olive Clark, Bernice Lowry and Sylvia Wilkins; and three brothers, John "Doc" Lowry, Charles "Bud" Willis and Robert "Sam" Lowry. She was a member of Telephone Pioneer's Club.
" An iron-worker and a native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Batesville, Miss. He was 28. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Russo. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived his mother and stepfather, Lois Harris and Glyn E. LeBlanc, Plaquemine; his father and stepmother, Jimmie Dell and Tommye Mullins Shelton, Oak Grove; four daughters, Samantha, Kayla, Tessa and Kaitlin Shelton, all of Mississippi; a son, Jimmie Dell "Trey" Shelton III, Mississippi; a brother and sister-in-law, Leigh and Amber Courville Shelton, Erwinville; maternal grandmother, Rea Harris, Greenville, Miss.; three nieces, Brittany, Blair and Bliss Shelton, all of Erwinville; and numerous aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Russell and Edith Petty Shelton; and maternal grandfather, Howard Harris. He attended Life Tabernacle Academy in Baton Rouge. February 3, 2000
A retired employee of Wilbert Funeral Home with 19 years of service and a former nurse in White Castle, she died at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at River West Medical Center. She was 94, a resident of Plaquemine and a native of Point Pleasant. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, with recitation of the rosary at 8 p.m. Visiting was at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Jerome Dugas. Entombment in Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by two daughters, Wyona and William "Bill" Toups Jr., Plaquemine; a son and three daughters-in-law, Dale and Margaret Chauvin Falcon, Port Allen, Rita Mae Zito Falcon, Plaquemine, and Vivian Giroir Falcon, LaPlace; a niece, Lorraine Hebert, Atlanta; 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by first husband, Claytus Falcon; second husband, John Gros; two sons, J.C. Falcon and Quinn Falcon; a brother, Walter Hebert; and parents, Valentine and Virginia Barbay Hebert. Pallbearers will be grandsons. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
A resident of Simmesport, she died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, at Bayou Chateau Nursing Home. She was 97, born Feb. 1, 1902, in Simmesport. Visitation was at Escude Funeral Home, Simmesport, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with Christian wake services and rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at Christ the King Catholic Church, Simmesport, at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Daniel Corkery. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by a son, John C. Kimball, Port Allen; a daughter, Sadie K. Plauche, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mary Farmer, Hattiesburg, Miss., and Julia Sue Hartley, Simmesport; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her father, Tobe Bowman; mother, Irma Bowman; and two sons, Percy Kimball and Murray J. Kimball Sr. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
A resident of Port Allen, she died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at her home. She was 73 and a native of Illinois. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Survived by her husband, Lloyd Norton, Port Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in charge of arrangements.
Has gone to be with his Good Lord and beloved family members and friends. He died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at River West Medical Center in Plaquemine. He was 88, born in Plain Dealing on Sept. 12, 1911, and was a longtime resident of Addis. He was a retired supervisor of H.E. Weise, a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local No. 198, Big 16 Hunting Club and First Baptist Church in Plaquemine. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lela Graham; a son, James A. Graham; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Bar-bara Graham, all of Addis; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Lonnie Marchand of Plaquemine; sisters, Mary Griffin and Maggie Ward, both of Many; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grand-children and a great-great-grand-child; and numerous nieces, neph-ews and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham; brothers, Conway Taylor, Fred W. Graham, Ed Graham and Fonsworth "Buck" Graham; a sister, Marguerite Davis; and a daughter, Marcylene Baker. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at First Baptist Church, Plaquemine, 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Ben Purvis. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Though fish in the bayous, rivers and lakes of Louisiana may be more at ease, his passion for fishing has been proudly inherited by his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren. We all thank God for having had Bill Graham in our lives, his family said.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away at 4 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 95 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from noon until religious services at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by Deacon James Wax. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Virgie Stabiler and Albert Germany Sr. of Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank P. and Ruth LeJeune Stabiler of Baton Rouge; three grand-children, Harold L. Stabiler of Livonia, Al Germany of Ruston and Gary Germany of Baton Rouge; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Stabiler of Valdosta, Ga., and Kelli Hotard of Livonia; two great-great-grandchildren, Maverick and Montana Hotard, both of Livonia; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank P. Stabiler Sr.; her parents, Eustache and Amanda Bourgoyne; three brothers, August, Erwin and Earl Bourgoyne; and two sisters, Clarisse Pate and Helena Gagliano. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
A retired truck driver for Reulet Electric Supplies and a native and resident of Port Allen, he died at 7:38 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 44. He was a graduate of Port Allen High School. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1187 Rosedale Road, Port Allen, 5 p.m. until religious services at 7 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Nelson. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery. Survived by a loving mother, Starry Taylor, Port Allen; two daughters, Angela D. Alcorn and Natasha N. Hopkins, both of Oak-land, Calif.; four sisters, Loretta A. Stewart, Baton Rouge, Yvonne Breaursavs, Valerie Parham and Cynthia Othoman; and a brother, Emanuel Hopkins Jr., all of New Jersey; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Emanuel Hopkins Sr.; grandmothers, Florestine James and Sedonia A. Harrison; grandfa-ther, Johnny Harrison Sr.; an aunt and four uncles. LAPEYROLERIE, STANFORD A. A retired computer programmer for Hibernia National Bank and a longtime resident of Port Allen, he died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 67 and a native of New Orleans. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict and served two years with the U.S. Army Reserve. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, St. Gabriel, 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Henry C. Vavasseur. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and Mark Lemoine, Linda Lapeyrolerie and Angie VonColln, all of Port Allen; a son, Henry Marcum, Virginia Beach, Va.; four sisters, Mona Gaudin, Eula Perez, Ina Brownlow and Neava Yentzen; a brother, Arlie Lapeyrolerie; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Helen Wilson Lapeyrolerie; and a son, James M. Marcum. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
A longshoreman and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 55 and a native of Valverda. Visiting was at Wilbert Fu-neral Home, Port Allen, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Friday. Religious services at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Entombment in St. Frances Cabrini Mausoleum, Livonia. Survived by his wife, Lynn Lamkin Leon, Port Allen; three daughters and a son-in-law, Gina and Donald Gaspard, Baker, Tammy Leon, Livonia, and Michelle Smith, Erwinville; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Patrick and Tammy Leon, Zachary, Terry and Crystal Leon, Baton Rouge, and Darren Altazan, Port Allen; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Estelle and Sam Miletello, Monroe, and Josephine and Leo Legier, Baton Rouge; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Joyce Leon, Fordoche, Philip and Irene Leon, Monroe, Frank Leon, Bayou Pigeon, Guy Leon, Port Allen, and Charles and Emily Leon, Melville; 14 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Preceded in death by parents, Mary Pecora Leon and Charlie Leon; and a brother, Salvadore Leon. Pallbearers will be nephews. He was a member of International Longshoremen's Union.
A retired employee of Poplar Grove Plantation with 27 years of service and a longtime resident of Port Allen, he died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at Flannery Oaks Guest House, Baton Rouge. He was 89 and a native of Bruly St. Martin. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., led by Sister Emma Noel. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Robert Berg-green. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Albert "A.J." and Pamela Morel Sanchez, Belle River, and Dudley Sanchez Jr. and fiancee, Diane Page, Denham Springs; four sisters, Hilda Delapasse, Erwinville, Vernese Longo, White Castle, Elnora Daigle, Plaquemine, and Milda Richbourg, Covington; five brothers, Chilton Sanchez, Carnes, Miss., Lawrence Sanchez Sr., Addis, Clifton Sanchez, Plaquemine, Louis Sanchez, Addis, and Kenneth "Zeke" Sanchez, White Castle; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grand-children, and a great-great-grand-daughter, Princess. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita Josephine Loupe Sanchez; a daughter, Ida Mae Nickens; three sisters, Mildred Durning, Verda Smith and Delta Thomas; four brothers, Irwin, Herby, Shelby and Harry Sanchez; a grandson, Ross Sanchez and a granddaughter, Cheryl Nickens. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are great-grandsons. He was a former board member of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging.
A retired employee of the Iberville Parish School Board with 22 years of service, she died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at Lakewood Quarters Nursing Home. She was 87, a resident of Plaquemine and a native of Pointe Coupee Parish. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 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. Ralph Doiron and the Rev. Chuck Stearns. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and retired Maj. Robert Jones, Baton Rouge, Norma Ann and Jack Gleason, Brusly, and Karen and Lynn Lively, Denham Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Edgar and Ann Martin, Pride; 11 grand-children, Joanne Dolezal, Castlebury, Fla., Mike Martin, St. Francisville, Guy Jones, Denham Springs, Andy Dupuy and Stacey Fusell, both of Baton Rouge, Greg Dupuy, Brusly, Steven Dupuy, Addis, Sandy Bourgeois, Central, Rodney Dupuy, Sunshine, Corey Lively and Alana Lively, both of Denham Springs; 22 great-grand-children and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar P. and Lucille Ramagos Trahan; two husbands, Manuel Martin and Ferda Sibley; four brothers, Walter, Milton, J.C. and Norman Trahan; and six sisters, Margaret Rosetta, Hilby Chatman, Leona Bezet, Ruby Gautreaux, Bertile Lively and Lenora Sellars. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
A native of Livonia and a resident of Zachary, she died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in Zachary as a result of an automobile accident. She was 21. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until religious services in the chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church Cemetery, Livonia. Survived by her husband, Kevin D. Etheridge, Zachary; mother and stepfather, Brenda and John Henson, Livonia; a son, Daniel Jared Etheridge, Zachary; a daughter, Chrissy Michelle Etheridge, Zachary; two brothers, Denny Palmer, Gonzales, and Christopher Palmer, Livonia; maternal grandparents, Sam and Pearl Bonaventure, Erwinville; stepgrandmother, Lorena Henson, New Roads; stepbrother, John L. Henson, Livonia; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Melba Etheridge, Zachary; and two nephews, Trey Hoover and Christopher Palmer Jr., both of Livonia. Preceded in death by a sister, Kristi Palmer.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 3:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was 94 and a native of Bueche. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Arbroth, 5 p.m. until wake services 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Paul. Interment in Rosehill Cemetery. Survived by five daughters, Mae Bell Carter, Josie Nell Antoine, Thelma Trim and Ruth Seaberry, all of Baton Rouge, and Gloriadean Johnson, Brusly; four sons, Henry Spooner, Charles Spooner and Felton Spooner, all of Baton Rouge, and Fred Spooner, Compton, Calif.; four sisters, Geneva Samuel, New Roads, Mae Bell Richard, Lafayette, Clothilde Bernard, New Orleans, and Laura Johnson, Compton; three daughters-in-law, Geneva Spooner and Jacqueline Spooner, both of Baton Rouge, and Mary Ann Spooner, Compton; three sons-in-law, William Carter and William Seaberry, both of Baton Rouge, and Lawrence Johnson of Brusly; 37 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren and six godchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Major Williams and Hennie Dent Williams; a son, Major Spooner; four sisters, Annie Gray, Ethel Felder, Sarah Williams and Alma Abren; seven brothers, Rayfield Williams, Major Williams Jr., Elie Williams, Joseph Patrick Williams, Lawrence Williams, Henry Williams and Benjamin Williams. Pallbearers will be Clyde Trim, Wardell Antoine, Emanuel Johnson, Jesse Ray Trim, Alvin Seaberry and Michael Seaberry. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Spooner, Felton Spooner, Fred Spooner, Henry Spooner, William Carter, William Seaberry, Lawrence Johnson and Horace Antoine.
A housekeeper and a resident of Brusly, she died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 76 and a native of Batchelor. Wake services was at Israelite Baptist Church, Brusly, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Dismissal was at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in the church cemetery.
A retired manager of a timber company, he died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at his residence in Plaquemine. He was 90 and a native of Brusly. Visiting was at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Plaquemine, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday, celebrated by the Rev. John Carville and the Rev. Jerome Dugas. Entombment in Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by a daughter, Jean H. Kirkland, Baton Rouge; two sons, Matthew L. Kirkland II, Houston, and Michael B. Kirkland, Rockville, Md.; two sisters, June Carville and Nellie Mae Kirkland, both of Plaquemine; 12 grandchildren, Susan D. Laborde, Hendersonville, N.C., Denise D. Dupre, Ash Grove, Mo., Leslie L. Dozier, Nashville, Tenn., Carrie D. Johns, Baton Rouge, Gilbert H. Dozier, Lafayette, Chris Kirkland, Kim Kirkland, William Kirkland and Benjamin Kirkland, all of Houston, Hunter Kirkland, New York City, Jennifer Kirkland and Jonathan Kirkland, both of Rockville; and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Regina Delacroix Kirkland; parents, Vincent and Nellie Alexander Kirkland; and a brother, Milord V. Kirkland. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 970, Elks Lodge No. 1398, Plaquemine Lions Club and Alhambra. He was a choir member at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Plaquemine. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
A retired elementary school teacher, she died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, at her home. She was 79, a native of Addis and a longtime resident of Plaquemine. She donated her body to the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. Memorial Mass was at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Plaquemine, at 11 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Jerome Dugas. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Judy M. and Dexter Deshautelle, Marksville; five sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Rita Jean Mooney, Plaquemine, Michael and Angela Mooney, Irving, Texas, Daniel and Laurie Mooney, Knoxville, Tenn., Miles and Connie Davidson, Tulsa, Okla., and Dr. Edwin and Jeanne Davidson, Bay St. Louis, Miss.; a sister, Ruth Bird Walker, Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Cloise Lee Mooney; a son, Edward Levert Mooney; parents, Levert Henry Bird and Elisabeth Agnes Marionneaux Bird; and two brothers, Levert Henry Bird Jr. and Edwin Mark Bird. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Foundation of Baton Rouge or Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
A retired civil engineer and a resident of Marksville, he died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 82, a native of Marksville and a former longtime resident of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m., and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services were at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marksville, at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Entombment in St. Joseph Mausoleum. Survived by three sons, Charles E. Mayeux of Erwinville, Harold Mayeux of Marksville and Ray Mayeux of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Suzanne Borne of Port Allen; two brothers, Louden Mayeux and Marion Mayeux, both of Marksville; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A retired teacher at Iberville Parish schools and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. Visiting was at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1204 St. Joseph St., from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Henry Brown and the Rev. Lorenzo Neff. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by two devoted sons, Churchill Paul Jr., Baton Rouge, and Larry D. Paul Sr., Zachary; a sister, Edna A. Crockett, Brusly; three brothers, Thomas Mack Anderson and Clifton Anderson, both of Baton Rouge, and Huey Anderson, Baker; two brothers-in-law, Felton C. Crockett Jr. and Gerald Trent; four sisters-in-law, Della M. Anderson, Lucille Anderson, Arline Ware and Eunice Trent; two daughters-in-law, Bessie M. Paul and Daisy A. Paul; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Curtis T. Trent; a daughter, Vanessa E. Trent; father, Charlie Anderson; mother, Edna Levy Anderson; and two brothers, Calvin Anderson and Fred Anderson. She was a graduate of McKinley High School and Leland College. Carney Mackey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A retired employee of Thompson Sign Co. with many years of service, he died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, at his home in Brusly. He was 72 and a native of Brusly. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by two brothers, Lloyd J. "Cotton" Chustz, Brusly, and Eldridge "Bro" Chustz, Addis; a niece, Donna C. Kirkland, Addis; a nephew, Aubin Chustz, Baton Rouge; two great-nieces, Lindsy and Leigh Kirkland; and a great-nephew, Dustin Kirkland, all of Addis. Preceded in death by parents, Daley and Cornelia LeJeune Chustz; a sister, Donna Mae Chustz; and four brothers, Leon, Malcolm, Lynn and Doyle Chustz. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
Born Sept. 4, 1931, a native of Port Barre and a resident of Maringouin for 52 years, she died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, after a lengthy illness. She was 68. Visiting was at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church hall, Maringouin, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting was at the church hall from 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at the church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Shelton Fabre. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Guy Canezaro; a daughter, Diana Canezaro, Maringouin; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Johnny and Sandra Zito Canezaro, Fordoche, Larry Canezaro, Port Allen, and Terry and Louise Badeaux Canezaro, Baker; two brothers, Dr. Merrick Wyble and Donald Wyble, both of Opelousas; eight grandchildren and spouses, Lance Williams, Mike and Dawn Williams, Dawn and James Bergeron, Jay Canezaro, Danielle and Paul Hall, Erin Canezaro, Scotty Canezaro and Angela Canezaro; and seven great-grandchildren, Maghan, Lance Jr., Gabrielle and Eric Williams, Tyler Bergeron, Alexis Williams and Karli Hall. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Wyble, who lived in Port Barre; a sister, Thelma Wyble; and a brother, Eric Wyble. Pallbearers will her grandchildren and nephews, Jay Canezaro Jr., Mike Williams, Paul Hall, James "Buck" Bergeron Jr., and Glynn "Scoot" and Davy Canezaro. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. William Hines and staff, Dr. Raynado Banks and staff, Dr. Carl Luikhart, Dr. Neal Smith, Dr. James O'Neal, Dr. Charles Mitchell and Charles Browning. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Ladies Altar Society. Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, in charge of arrangements.
A retired trooper with Louisiana State Police and a resident of Plaquemine, he died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 52 and a native of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until religious services in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Janice Shumate Long, Plaquemine; mother, Dorothy W. Long, Baton Rouge; a daughter and son-in-law, Steffny L. and Kyle Kuykendall, Baton Rouge; a son, Gerald W. "Scooter" Long Jr., Plaquemine; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lynn L. and Claytus Falcon, Port Allen, and Dianne and Robert Gafford, Baton Rouge; a brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Carol Long, Baton Rouge; a grandson, Wyatt Kuykendall; and special friend and physician, Dr. Joseph A. Freeman. Preceded in death by his father, Cecil C. Long. Pallbearers will be Louisiana State Police troopers. He was a member of Louisiana State Troopers Association. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity.
A retired farmer and a resident of New Orleans for five years, he died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center, New Orleans. He was 91 and a native of Woodville, Miss. Funeral services were at Christian Community Baptist Church, New Orleans, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral services at King Emmanuel Baptist Church, Woodville, at noon Saturday, the Rev. Nathaniel Nelson officiating. Interment in Dunbar Family Cemetery. Survived by 12 sons, Milton Dunbar, Liberty, Miss., Lene E. Dunbar, Westmount, Ill., Benjamin Dunbar Jr., Port Allen, Czar Dunbar, Baton Rouge, Otis Dunbar, Woodville, Howard Dunbar, Lake Charles, Larry Haynes, Jackson, Miss., and Charlie, Willie, Jerry, Earl and Arnold Dunbar, all of New Orleans; four daughters, Wilma Morris, Jackson, Glenda Lundy, Beaumont, Texas, and Kerma Lane and Truelove Curtis, both of New Orleans; a brother, Howard Dunbar, Woodville; a sister, Francis Jones, Wichita, Kan.; 53 grandchildren, 41 great-grand-children and 12 great-great-grand-children. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Woodville, and Masonic Lodge No. 622, Fort Adams, Miss. Heritage Funeral Home, New Orleans, in charge of arrangements.
A resident of White Castle, she died at 5:38 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, at LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 74 and a native of Dorseyville. Visiting was at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Visiting at St. Paul Baptist Church, White Castle, 5 p.m. until wake services at 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, con-ducted by the Rev. Marcus O'Bear Sr. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Samuel Link; a brother, Charles E. McGruder and wife Queen, Port Allen; two sisters-in-law, Rosa Lee Whitaker and husband Allen, White Castle, and Bridget Link, Plaquemine; two brothers-in-law, David Link and wife Bridgett, Plaquemine, and Adam Link, White Castle; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Sim and Rosetta Hampton Butler. She was a member and usher of St. Paul Baptist Church.
Retired in 1986 as a shift supervisor at Dow Chemical with 29 years of service, he died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, in Port Allen. He was 67, a resident of Port Allen and a native of New Orleans. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. 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. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Grosse Tete. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Eve Guerin Riviere, Port Allen; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Jay and Kim Riviere, Port Allen, Dean and Johanna Riviere, Opelousas, Hugh "Hootie" Riviere, Port Allen, Jon and Wanda "Tater" Riviere, Suwanee, Ga., and Len and Cindy Riviere, Port Allen; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Donnie and Adele Riviere, New Roads, Rene and Pat Riviere, Huntsville, Ala., Robert "Skinny" and Bea Riviere, New Roads, Kenny and Claire Riviere, Gulfport, Miss., and Ross Riviere, Lafayette; and five sisters and brothers-in-law, Joycelyn and Johnny Newton, Livonia, Elaine and John Scallan, Covington, Carol and Leon Roy, Iota, Jeanie and Desmond Pitt, Tobago, West Indies, and Jeanne and George Delaune, New Roads. He was "Paw-Paw Pete" to 13 grandchildren, Mitch, Josh, Ashley, Lauren, Jake, Lucas, Noelle, Christina, Abby, Regan, Lance, Brett and Emily. Preceded in death by his parents, Peter L. Sr. and Mary Mae Chenevert Riviere. He was involved with youth sports in West Baton Rouge Parish since 1965 and with West Baton Rouge Parish Food Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, P.O. Box 2996, Baton Rouge LA 70821-2996.
A homemaker and mother, she passed away at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at Lakeview Medical Center, Covington. She was 92, a native of Lockport and a resident of Covington. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home chapel, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 10:30 a.m. Sunday until religious services at 2 p.m. Interment was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Vonnie and Wilton Lowe Jr., Covington; a son and daughter-in-law, Newton C. Jr. and Carolyn Brown Plaisance, Fairfax, Va.; three sisters, Eloise Saxon and Vivian Daigle, both of Baton Rouge, and Hazel Edwards, Covington; a brother, George Daigle, Port Allen; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Newton C. Plaisance Sr.; a son, Charles Plaisance; parents, Charles G. and Adele LeBlanc Daigle; four sisters; and four brothers. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Manressa Retreat or Holy Family Building Fund, 319 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen.
A native and resident of Livonia, she died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital. She was 79. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, Livonia, from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Religious services at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Livonia, at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Nguyen. Entombment in the church mausoleum. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Rilda Chustz, Port Allen, and Loyce and Allen Webre, Livonia; a son and daughter-in-law, Autry "Spot" and Mary Pourciau, Plains; a sister, Patsy Bonaventure, Erwinville; two brothers, Alvin "Joe" Pickett, Fordoche, and Clifton "Boy" Pickett, Torbert; a special niece, Barbara Andre, Erwinville, and numerous other nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Milton Pourciau; parents, Adam and Angelina Pickett; two brothers, Clarence and Lawrence Pickett; and a sister, Golda Leonard. Pallbearers will be granddaughters, Lycia Doucet, Rhonda Webre, Sades Pourciau, Tanya Genusa, Tara Montelaro and Kellie Barr. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
A clerk at Ike's Grocery in Plaquemine and a resident and native of Plaquemine, he died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, at his home. He was 19. Visiting was at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Visiting at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Barrow Street, Plaquemine, 5 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Lionel W. Johnson Sr. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by his mother, Bennyfer Butler Governor, Plaquemine; his father, Oliver Wendell Governor, Hawthorne, Calif.; maternal grandfather, Isaac Butler Sr., Plaquemine; paternal grandmother, Gladys Governor, Addis; and numerous aunts, great-aunts, uncles, great-uncles, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Delores Davis Butler. He was a 1999 graduate of Plaquemine High School.
Owner of Mendoza Marine Inc. and a resident of Bayou Sorrel-Plaquemine, he died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 65 and a native of Iberville Parish. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Religious services at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Curtis Silcox. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by his wife, Martha Allen Mendoza, Bayou Sorrel; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn Mendoza Ebeling and Wayne Ebeling, Bayou Sorrel, and Lana Mendoza Everhart and Michael Everhart, Bayou Plaquemine; two sons, Doyle Mendoza, Rosedale, and Morris Mendoza, Bayou Sorrel; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Beverly Mendoza Ray and Lloyd Ray, Port Allen, Lillie Mendoza Alexander and Ruth Mendoza Pence, both of Baton Rouge; eight brothers, Dory, Ivan, Calvin, Charles, Jerry, Dean and Mark Mendoza, all of Bayou Plaquemine; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Gerald; and father and mother, James Mendoza and Daisy Ashley Mendoza.
A resident of Clinton and a native of New Orleans, she died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 70. Visiting was at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Bethany World Prayer Center, Baker, from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Ronnie Kairdolf, the Rev. Kenny Roblin and the Rev. Gordon Atwell. Burial in Naul Family Cemetery, Baywood. Survived by a daughter, Kaye Heminger, Baton Rouge; two sons, Terry Alan and wife Linda Broussard Smith, Clinton, formerly of Central, and Terry George Smith, Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Kenneth Lee Courtney, Port Allen, Matthew Leon Courtney, Baker, Sean Paul Smith, Baker, Amy Dedon Smith, Price, Adam Christopher Smith, Baywood, Stefanie Smith, Alabama, and William P. Withers Jr., Central; and two great-granddaughters, Nicole Bonnier, Port Allen, and Courtney Kathleen Withers, Baker. Preceded in death by her husband, George A. Smith; a brother and a sister. Pallbearers will be Wilson Chaney, Merlin Henderson, Morris Garner, William Withers Jr., Thomas Priester and Alvin Venable. Honorary pallbearers are Jackie Norwood and Ron Carpenter. She was a member of Bethany World Prayer Center, Baker, Silver Spirits Ministry and Loaves and Fishes Stores Ministry. Memorial donations may be made to Bethany World Prayer Center Missions or Loves and Fishes Stores Ministry, 13855 Plank Road, Baker, 70714.
A homemaker and a resident and native of Fordoche, she died Saturday evening, Feb. 5, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 78. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, Livonia, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at Fordoche Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Gary Mitchell. Interment in St. Frances Cabrini Cemetery, Livonia. Survived by her husband, Tilmon Ryland, Fordoche; two daughters and sons-in-law, Josie and Walter Allen, Bayou Pigeon, and Bena and Sam Doherty Sr., Baton Rouge; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sal and Brenda Genusa, Fordoche, and L. Carmello and Loretta Genusa, Lakeland; five sisters, Camille Pizzolato, New Roads, Mary Genusa, New Orleans, Rosa Genusa, Fordoche, Jenny Martello, Baton Rouge, and Sadie Stewart, Tennessee; three brothers, George Donachricha, Port Allen, Anthony Donachricha, Erwinville, and Pete Donachricha, Baton Rouge; three stepsons and spouses, Ervin and Joan Ryland, Zachary, Roy and Donna Ryland, Galvez, and Eddie Wayne and Jean Ryland, Denham Springs; two stepdaughters and spouses, Carolyn and Charles Cox, Denham Springs, and Doris and Jimmy Atkinson, West Mount, Ill.; 17 grandchildren, Amie Hen-dricks, Sal Genusa Jr., Marty and Carl Genusa, Sue Holmes, Rachelle Brown, Troy and Todd Savoie, Sammy Doherty Jr., Cindy Minson, Sherry Bickham, Dana Ragland, Fran Allen, Terri Michelli, and Karen, Ken and Kurt Allen; and numerous great-grand-children and stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Mike Genusa; two grandsons, J.D. Michelli Jr. and Raymond Genusa; parents, Joe and Bena Donachricha; five brothers, Vincent, Grover, Sam, Michelle and Jake Donachricha; and four sisters, Josephine Giordano, Lena Alto, Angelina Gueho and Annie Montinago. Pallbearers will be Sal Genusa Jr., Sammy Doherty Jr., Carmello "Carl" Genusa Jr., Troy and Todd Savoie and Ken Allen. Honorary pallbearers are Marty Genusa, B.J. Minson and Trey Doherty. Special thanks to Dr. James O'Neal and the doctors and staff of Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City.
A homemaker and resident of Pierre Part, she died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in Morgan City. She was 86 and a native of Napoleonville. Visiting was at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Pierre Part, 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Tuesday, celebrated by the Rev. Clarence Waguespack. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Marie Gaudet Daigle, Pierre Part; two sons, Shelby J. Gaudet and Gustave Joseph Gaudet, both of Pierre Part; three sisters, Elmer Blanchard and Edna Rivere, both of Brusly St. Vincent, and Ann LeBlanc, Donaldsonville; a brother, Gustave Joseph Rivere, Westwego; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Henry Gaudet; parents, Gustave and Marie Tourrero Rivere; a daughter, Geneva Marie Gaudet; and two sisters, Cecile Dupre and Lucille Rivere. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
An employee of Magnolia Distribution and a resident of Port Allen, he died on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge. He as 47. Visiting was at Hall Mortuary in Port Allen on Friday, Feb. 11, 2000. Burial was at Orange Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his mother; Albertha Harris, a devoted daughter; Demetris Harris, grandson; August Harris, sisters; Rita Carter, Mary Ann Harris, Brenda Harris; all of Port Allen, Viola Harris and Brenda Harris of Baton Rouge, brothers, Frank Harris, Clifton Lewis and Wilbert Harris of Baton Rouge, and Albert Harris, Port Allen and a special friend Glenda Anderson of Port Allen. Preceded in death by his father, William Harris, Sr., a brother Morgan Harris, and a brother-in-law Phillip Carter, Sr.
A resident of Port Allen and self employed, he died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000 at his residence. He was 43. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary in Port Allen. Burial at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his father and stepmother, Henry Robertson, Sr. and Clara Robertson, Baton Rouge, Stepfather, David Riley, Port Allen, three sons, Larry Roy Robertson, Jr., Port Allen, Jonathan and Toney Robertson, Oceanside, CA., one sister, Linda Robertson Antione, Baton Rouge, six brothers, Henry Robertson, Jr., Samuel Robertson, Sr. and David Robertson, all of Baton Rouge, Terry, Sr. and Michael, Sr. of Port Allen, and Charles Herbert of Baker, four sisters-in-law, Lillie B. Robertson, Vianna Robertson, Dianne Robertson, all of Baton Rouge and Rose Herbert, Baker, one brother-in-law, Elijah Antione, Sr., Baton Rouge, five aunts, one uncle, a host of nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Jackson Robertson and his grandparents. February 24, 2000
A resident of Jarreau, she died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, at Pointe Coupee Nursing Home, New Roads. She was 87 and a native of Oscar. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday. Religious services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in False River Memorial Park. Survived by two sisters, Lydia B. Jarreau, Lakeland, and Inez B. Cline, Erwinville; a brother, Harris Bizette, Oscar; and many who loved her. Preceded in death by husband, John Boudreaux; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Romain Bizette; four brothers, Harold, Douglas, Clarence and Clifton Bizette; and two sisters, Nadge B. Fabre and Lucia B. David.
A native and resident of White Castle, he resided in Fort Washington, Md., for seven years. He died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Fort Washington at 1:54 a.m. Viewing was at Roscoe Mortuary, Plaquemine, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at St. John Baptist Church, Dorseyville, at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Gregory Coates officiating. Burial in St. John Church Cemetery, Dorseyville. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Veria Mae and husband Norman Epkin Sr., Fort Washington, and Mary L. Edwards, New Orleans; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Leontine Walker, White Castle, and Willie Walker, Reserve, and Gloria Walker, Addis; a sister-in-law, Anna Walker, Birmingham, Ala.; 21 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Walker; a daughter, Rosa Lee Delone; and two sons, James and Alexander Walker; two sisters, a brother and a sister-in-law.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she died at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was 78, a native of Port Allen and a resident of Denham Springs. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Miceli. Interment in Beech Ridge Cemetery, Denham Springs. Survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Galeon Albin, Baton Rouge, Mary Alice and Truman McDaniel, Denham Springs, Shirley A. Bruno, Baton Rouge, and Patricia A. Landry, Denham Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Terri Landry, St. Gabriel; three sisters; a brother; six grandsons, Michael Landry, San Antonio, Chad and Cliff McDaniel, both of Denham Springs, Galeon Albin II, Baton Rouge, and John and Ryan Landry, both of Denham Springs; and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Snook" Landry; parents, Joseph and Noelie Acosta Cavalier; and a son, Thomas J. Landry. Pallbearers will be grandsons. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
A homemaker and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2000, at her home. She was 66. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Steffes. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband of 47 years, John C. Ringe Sr., Baton Rouge; three daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Donald Day, Prairieville, Tina and Buddy McKenzie and Jennifer and Jeff Smith, all of Baton Rouge; six sons and daughters-in-law, John Jr. and Kathy Ringe, Baker, David and Sherry Ringe, Prairieville, Mike and Oma Ringe, Baton Rouge, Chuck and Penny Ringe, Prairieville, Patrick and Dawn Ringe, LaPlace, and Jeffrey and Bonnie Ringe, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Dolores Callahan, Port Allen, and Geraldine Willis, Vidor, Texas; a brother, Cyril S. Altazin Jr., Denham Springs; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Edna "Boodie" Sexton, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her parents, Pap and Velma Altazin; and a sister, Patricia Berthelot. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge LA 70809.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 81 and a native of Port Allen. Visiting was at Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Shiloh Baptist Church, 950 Seventh St., Port Allen, from 5 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Alvin Green. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Gilbert Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Betty Scott, Baton Rouge; four sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Dunbar Jr. and wife Augustine, pastor Benny Dunbar and wife Addie, Bobby Dunbar and wife Pearl, and Harral Dunbar and wife Letha, all of Baton Rouge; a devoted friend, Eddie Scott, Baton Rouge; 17 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by husbands, Edward Dunbar Sr. and Amada Vallery; two sisters, Mary Spriggs and Amelia Welch; a brother, Henry Franklin; and two grandsons, David Scott and Benjamine Scott. Pallbearers will be Eddie Scott, Anthony Dunbar, Raymond Scott, Donald Ray Dunbar, Harral Dunbar Jr. and Roosevelt Scott Jr. She was a member of Minerva G. Minor Chapter No. 34 of Order of the Eastern Star and Shiloh Baptist Church choir. She was a piano teacher and loved to sing
A retired employee of West Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit with 10 years of service and a former employee of Bourg's Drug Store with 30 years of service, she died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 79, a native of Belle Helene Plantation and a resident of Port Allen. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., led by Sister Emma Noel. Visiting at Holy Family Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by a daughter, Roberta Medaries, Port Allen; a son and daughter-in-law, John N. and Alice Smith LeJeune, Denham Springs; two grandchildren, John D. McCormick, Baton Rouge, and John Vincent and wife Debbie Sides LeJeune, Denham Springs; and two great-grandchildren, Alison and Emily LeJeune. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. LeJeune; parents, Vincent and Julie Trosclair Haydel; a sister, Josephine DeLaune; and two brothers, Espera Haydel and Vincent J. Haydel.
A resident of Brusly and a native of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:03 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at her daughter Beth's home in Denham Springs as the result of pancreatic cancer. She was 73 and spent 40 of those years as an executive secretary. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 10 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Christine Yvette and Joseph Broxson, Houston, and Mona E. "Beth" and David Burkette, Denham Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Clifton Joseph Jr. "Bo" and Stacey Foster Matherne, Port Vincent, and Andrew Paul and Paula Brou Matherne, Port Allen; three sisters, Katherine Mouch, Addis, Patricia Haydel, Lafayette, and Betty Landry, Brusly; six brothers, Paul Prejean Jr., Addis, Robert Prejean, Port Allen, Louis Prejean, Baton Rouge, Johnny Prejean, Gonzales, Glenn Prejean, Brusly, and Harold "Lulu" Prejean, Addis; eight grandchildren, Casey and Rae Broxson, Miles and Zack Wright, Sarah and Taylor Matherne and Kaleigh and Dylan Matherne; and four stepgrandchildren, Heather White, Josh and Jeremy Burkette and Bonnie Chellette. Preceded in death by a brother, Leslie "Colgate" Prejean; and parents, Paul and Viola Hotard Prejean. She was the third of 11 children. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Memorial donations may be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation, 8322 One Calais Ave., Baton Rouge, LA.
A resident of Port Allen, he died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at his home at age 79. Visiting was at Hall Davis Mortuary, Port Allen, from 8 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Matthew Young. Burial in Old Folks Home Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Pearl Matthews; five daughters, Shirley, Louise, Gloria, Victoria and Joyce; seven sons, Harry, Roosevelt, Charles, Isiah, Nathaniel, Arthur and Donald; two sisters, Irene Byrd and Beatrice Coleman; a brother, Archie Paul; 27 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Harry Matthews Sr.; and mother, Louise Paul.
A self-made successful businessman and owner of Bayou Fab Machine and Pump Inc. in Addis for 26 years, he died at 12:29 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. He was 56, a resident of Addis and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Burial in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Melisa Ann Patrick, Plaquemine; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ricky J. and Elisabeth Hebert Patrick, Plaquemine, and Matthew "Matt" Patrick, Addis; four sisters, Marie Druillhet, Eva Mae Moore, Gloria LeJeune and Patsy Templet, all of Plaquemine; two grandchildren, Blaine and Raleigh Patrick, both of Plaquemine; friend and companion, Dodie Falcon, Addis; and former wife, Barbara Bourg Patrick, Plaquemine. Preceded in death by his mother, Eva Salvadras Patrick Bliss; father, Samuel Adam Patrick Sr.; and a brother, Samuel A. "Junior" Patrick. He was a member of West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, Quality Deer Management Association, founder and member of St. Louis Hunting Club and president of Plantation Wildlife Management Hunting Club.
A former sandblaster for West Bank Industries, he died at 7:41 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at his home in Erwinville. He was 27 and a native of Erwinville. Visiting was at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visiting was at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Religious services at Faith Baptist Church, Livonia, at 3 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Don Perkins. Interment in False River Memorial Park. Survived by his parents, Sammy Jr. and Viola M. Nolen, Erwinville; and two sisters, Jennifer Marie Martin, Ventress, and Kattie Lynn Nolen, Erwinville. Preceded in death by his brother, Terry Nolen; paternal grandparents, Samuel Nolen Sr. and Jimmie Eudine Nolen; maternal grandfather, Paul Chenevert Sr.; and numerous aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Paul Chenevert Jr., Rusty Nolen, Paul Seawell Jr., James F. Nolen Sr., Jason Wayne Gunter and Paul Brent Martin. Honorary pallbearers are Morris Griffin Sr., Steven Fabre, Lawrence Pascalin Jr. and Sammy Nolen Jr. He was a 1992 graduate of the Louisiana School for the Deaf.
A retired bus driver for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and supply room worker at the LSU bookstore, he died at 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 75, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Sunshine. Religious services were at Desselle Funeral Home, 263 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive, at 8 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Leroy Williams. Dismissal at New Rising Sun Baptist Church, River Road, at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Stockade Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Gloria Williams Taylor; three daughters, Tawanah Johnson and Jo LaShawn Thomas, both of Baton Rouge, and Marilyn Taylor, Plaquemine; four sons, Derek and Joseph Denzel Taylor, Baton Rouge, Charles and wife Marion Taylor, Port Allen, and Joseph Taylor, Plaquemine; a sister, Mary Ewing, Baton Rouge; three brothers-in-law, the Rev. Leroy and wife Vera Williams, Houston and wife Lucille Williams, and Willie and wife Willie Mae Williams; four sisters-in-law, Bernice Christopher, Louise Jackson, Mary Shelmire and Mary Ambeau; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Mary Frazier Taylor; three brothers; and three sisters. Pallbearers will be Earl Christopher Jr., Darryl Christopher, Gregory Christopher, Larry Williams, Kenneth Williams and Troy Wessinger. Honorary pallbearers are Houston Williams, Earl Davis, Charlie Taylor, Rhett Coleman, Charles Manchester, Joseph Ewing Jr. and Darin Wessinger.
A resident of West Baton Rouge Parish, he died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in Baton Rouge. He was 80 and a native of Port Hudson. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visiting was at Israelite Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. G.C. Pierce. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by six daughters, Victoria Richardson, Ella Louise Parker and Deloris Leavell, all of Port Allen, Lester Randall, Addis, Linda Williams, Baton Rouge, and Lois Collins, New Roads; a son, Anderson Parker Jr., Baton Rouge; a sister, Iola Parker, Plaquemine; 24 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Louella Mills Parker; parents, Charlie Parker and Louise Collins; a sister, Dolly Marie Parker; and three grandchildren.
A homemaker and a resident of Brusly, she died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 79 and a native of Addis. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Visiting was at Israelite Baptist Church, 5 p.m. until wake services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. G.C. Pierce. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by six daughters, Deloris Walker, Doris Coleman, Claudette Jones, Geraldlyn White, Willie Allen and Nancy LeJeune; three sons, Oliver Jones Jr., Joseph Jones and Eric Jones Sr.; four sisters, Loutisha Wicks, Alberta Brown, Bernice Batiste and Sylvia Francis; 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Joseph Luke Watson; mother Lutisha Hall Watson; eight brothers, four sisters and her husbands.
Principal at Port Allen High School and a resident of Port Allen, he died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in Port Allen. He was 51 and a native of Franklin. Visiting was Tuesday, February 29, 2000 from 5 - 9 p.m. at Holy Family Church and Wednesday March 1, 2000 from 8 - 10 a.m. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2000. Survived by his wife, Bonnie Breaux Fouquier, Port Allen; a son, Paul Michael Fouquier; a daughter, Lauren Michelle Fouquier; four stepsons, Shawn, Jason, John and Stephen Schexnaildre; two sisters, Janeen Robicheaux and Lisa Ewing; a brother, Michael Fouquier; numerous stepgrandchildren; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Everette Antoine "Shine" Fouquier; and his mother, Betty Lee Horton Fouquier. He graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and received a master's degree from LSU. He a member and former president of Louisiana Association of School Executives and a board member of Louisiana High School Athletics Association.
A retired longshoreman and an active member of Port Allen Police Auxiliary, he died at 6:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 80 and a native and resident of Port Allen. Visiting was at Shiloh Baptist Church from 4 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Alvin Green. Dismissal was at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Audrey Williams; two daughters, Shirley Williams Shy and Joycelyn Williams, both of Port Allen; Eloise Goudeau, who was like a daughter to him; two sons, Joe Williams III, Baker, and Noel Williams, Port Allen; a brother, Raymond Valentine, Baton Rouge; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Jackson; father, Joe Williams Sr.; and a daughter, Audrey Mae Williams. Pallbearers will be members of the Port Allen City Police. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Williams III, Noel Williams, Darryl Sanders, Joe Williams IV, Freddie Williams, Anthony Williams, Reginald Williams, Isiah Shy Jr. and Raymond Williams. He was head usher at Shiloh Baptist Church. New Southside Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Retired field manager of Poplar Grove Plantation, retired supervisor for the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the city of Port Allen, he died at 7:26 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in Port Allen. He was 74, a native of Labadieville and a resident 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., and 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, at 10 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Henry Vavasseur and concelebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Robert Berggreen and the Rev. Monsignor Leo Guillot. Entombment in St. Joseph's Mausoleum, Thibodaux. Survived by his wife, Bessie Boudreaux Lasseigne, Port Allen; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Randal Juliani, Raleigh, N.C., and Tracy and Randy Scrantz, Greenwell Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lori Barbier Lasseigne, Port Allen; a sister, Eldredge Reese, New Orleans; four brothers, Paul Lasseigne, Crowley, Russell Lasseigne, Rich-ard Lasseigne and Jerry Lasseigne, all of Thibodaux; four granddaughters; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Agnes Naquin Lasseigne; and a son, Malcolm "Mackie" Lasseigne Jr. He served as a Eucharistic minister at Holy Family Catholic Church. He was an LSU graduate. He was a board member of West Baton Rouge Farm Bureau and chairman of the board of the upper delta soil and water conservation district. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 160, VFW Addis No. 3785, a fourth-degree member of Knights of Columbus No. 970 in Plaquemine and a member and past grand knight of Knights of Columbus West Baton Rouge Council No. 2875.
A resident of Plaquemine, she died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 89 and a native of Liberty, Miss. Visiting was at Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home, 1553 Wooddale Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Religious services, conducted by the Rev. Jessie J. Charpentier Sr., at Ebenezer Methodist Church, McCall Creek, Miss., Wednesday, with time pending. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ellis (Loretta) Gosserand, Port Allen, and Judy Raines, Tallulah; three sons, John H. Arnold and wife Betty of Natchez, Miss., Julius C. Arnold and wife Barbara of Plaquemine, and Roger D. Arnold and wife Kathy of Port Allen; three sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Leona) Cupp, Colorado City, Texas, Mrs. Cleo (Lucille) Cupp, Baskin, and Mary Elizabeth Simmons, Winnsboro; two brothers, Bill Jordan, Winnsboro, and Evert Eli Jordan, Pineville; a brother-in-law, James F. Arnold and wife Molly; 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Julius C. Arnold; two daughters, Delores Cupit and Mary Louise McCrory; six brothers and four sisters; and a sister-in-law, Adelle Arnold. Pallbearers will be grandsons. She was a member of Bayou Plaquemine Baptist Church.
A food assistant with the Atlanta public school system and a resident of Marietta, Ga., he died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. He was 41 and a native of Port Allen. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home from 8 a.m. Thursday until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Albert Neal. Interment in Ashland Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Patricia W. Gray; father, Leander H. Gray; three sisters, Connie Ayo, Beverly Collins and Gaynell Wilkins; and three brothers, Terry Gray, Kalvin Gray and Josh Jackson. Preceded in death by his mother, Rowlevia Gray Commenia; two brothers, Larry and Sherman Gray; a nephew, Brandon Gray; and grandparents. Pallbearers will be Roy Gray, Clyde Smith, Guy Lawson, Cleveland Wilkins Jr., Gary Smith and Henry Ayo III. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Gray, Kalvin Gray, Ranzell Gray, Danny McDaniel, Henry Ayo Jr. and Cass Collins. He was a 1977 graduate of Port Allen High School. March 9, 2000
A resident of Erwinville, he died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. He was 53 and a native of Glenn. Visiting was at New Southside Funeral Home, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Visiting was at Second Baptist Church, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Larry James. Interment in Kelson Cemetery. Survived by his mother, Dorothy Bracken; a devoted friend, Clara Veals; three daughters, two sons, five sisters, four brothers and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Willie Bracken; a sister, Willie O. Henry; and a brother, Ronald Bracken.
A retired longtime building contractor and a resident of Plaquemine, he died at 2:08 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. He was 76 and a native of Greenville, Miss. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services were at First United Methodist Church, Plaquemine, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Don Morgan. Interment in Protestant Cemetery, Plaquemine. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn K. Barbay and Sondra Burns and Timothy P. and Belinda Barbay; two sisters, Artie "Patsy" Songy and Carolyn "Boot" Richard; two brothers, Harry J. Barbay and Glenn Berkley Barbay, all of Plaquemine; and three grandchildren, Kerri B. Lang and Danielle Barbay, both of Brusly, and Timothy Paul Barbay, Mobile, Ala. Preceded in death by his son, Warren Dale Jr.; first wife, Beulah Carlin Barbay; second wife, Clarita Mae Gill Barbay; parents, Harry J. and Anita Rushing Barbay; and a brother, Kenneth Rushing Barbay. He was a longtime member and past commander of American Legion Post No. 167, Plaquemine, and a member of the Forty and Eight. He was a former Ward 3 justice of the peace for 16 years.
A loving and devoted sister and aunt, she died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, at her home in Plaquemine. She was 80 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at Roscoe Mortuary, 58655 Meriam St., Plaquemine, from 2 p.m. until recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Thursday. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Jerome Dugas. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. She is survived by nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; six children whom she reared as her own, Juanita and De'Alex Hines, Marie Jones and Michael and Darold Hines, all of Plaquemine, and Carolyn Robinson, Port Allen; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Ora Mae) Hines Sr., Plaquemine, and the Rev. and Mrs. Sanders (Mary) Wilson Jr., Landover, Md.; a brother-in-law, McKinley Askins, Plaquemine; and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.
A homemaker and loving mother, she died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at her home in Plaquemine. She was 76 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting was at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Parbhu Prasad. Entombment in St. John Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Ray Joffrion Sr., Plaquemine; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Wayne Scarborough, Columbia, Miss., Carol and Herman Thibodeaux, St. Francisville, and Kim and Joe Howell, Plaquemine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Katherine Peltier Joffrion, Brusly, and Cary and Mary Moore Joffrion, Lafayette; two sisters, Elizabeth Bagot and Ann Scharferberg, both of New Orleans; two brothers, James A. Laville, Plaquemine, and Robert R. Laville, Breaux Bridge; 14 grand-children and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Louis Parkerson and Germaine Wilbert Laville; a sister, Germaine Laville; a brother, Louis Parkerson Laville Jr. Pallbearers will be grandsons. She was a volunteer with River West Ladies Auxiliary and a member of Plaquemine Garden Club and St. John Altar Society. Memorial do-nations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to endow an oak, c/o LSU Foundation, 3838 W. Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70807. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, was in charge of arrangements.
Owner of Don Roy Motors for more than 20 years and a New York Life insurance agent for more than 20 years, he died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was 77, a native of Marksville and a resident of Bunkie. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater. Religious services were at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Monsignor Steve Testa and the Rev. Scott Chemino. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Mary Giglio Roy, Bunkie; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Donna and Thomas Mixon, Rebecca and Nick Glorioso and Linda and Harry "Bugar" Normand, all of Bunkie, Michele and Gary Dupuy, Port Allen, and Laura Franks, New Port Richey, Fla.; a brother, L. Peter Roy, Marksville; two sisters, Norma Roy and Molly Landaiche, both of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was a graduate of LSU. He had been a board member of Avoyelles Bank and was a member of Avoyelles Parish School Board, Bunkie Lions Club, Knights of Columbus Council No. 2395 and Father Ryan Assembly Fourth Degree Knights. He had been a Boy Scout troop master. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic School, 116 S. Knoll Ave., Bunkie, LA 71322 or St. Mary's Residential Training School, P.O. Drawer 7768, Alexandria, LA 71306.
A self-employed roofer and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000, at his home. He was 48. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Marcus Marionneaux. Interment in Lady of Knights Cemetery. Survived by his mother and father, Pearl Williams and Cleveland Williams Sr., Baton Rouge; a daughter, Damien Richardson, Port Allen; four sisters, Diane Williams, Betty Jean Parker, Joyce Williams and Martha Ann Landry, all of Baton Rouge; a stepsister, Patricia Breaux, Port Allen; and two brothers, Michael Williams, Baton Rouge, and Garry Williams Sr., Addis.
A resident of Port Allen, she died February 26, 2000 at Riverwest Medical Center, she was 68. Services were at Israelite Missionary Baptist Church the Rev. George C. Pierce officiated. Burial at Israelite Missionary Baptist Church. She was involved Israelite Missionary Baptist Church, Israelite Sr. Usher Ministry and Israelite Mission Ministry. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Cain, Sr., Port Allen, one daughter Joyce Cain Hawkins, Port Allen, four grand-children, Abraham R. Asheal, Arum, and Allarick, one great-grandchild, Asha Nicole Hawkins, three nieces, Patricia Breaux, Janecia Fountain and Kelia Fountain, all of Port Allen, one brother, James George Parker and Elverna Bennett. Preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Abe Parker Jr., two sisters, Janice Parker Williams and Irma Parker Williams, one brother, Vernell Parker, two daughters, Lillie Mae Cain and Harriet Cain, two sons, George Cain and Leonard Cain, Sr.
A self-employed roofer and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000, at his home. He was 48. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Marcus Marionneaux. Interment in Lady of Knights Cemetery. Survived by his mother and father, Pearl Williams and Cleveland Williams Sr., Baton Rouge; a daughter, Damien Richardson, Port Allen; four sisters, Diane Williams, Betty Jean Parker, Joyce Williams and Martha Ann Landry, all of Baton Rouge; a stepsister, Patricia Breaux, Port Allen; and two brothers, Michael Williams, Baton Rouge, and Garry Williams Sr., Addis.
A homemaker and a native and resident of Port Allen, she died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 68. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Israelite Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until religious services from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. G.C. Pierce. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Leonard Cain Sr.; a daughter, Joyce Hawkins; and a sister, Elverna Bennett, all of Port Allen; a brother, James George Parker, Augusta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Abraham Hawkins, Allarick Hawkins, Asheal Hawkins and Arum Hawkins, all of Port Allen; and a great-grandchild, Asha Hawkins. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Parker Jr.; two sisters, Janice P. Williams and Irma P. Williams; a brother, Vernell Parker; two daughters, Lillie Mae and Harriet Cain; and two sons, George and Leonard Cain.
A resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 11:42 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at Prevost Memorial Hospital, Donaldsonville. He was 38 and a native of Paincourtville. Visiting was at Demby & Son Funeral Home Inc., Donaldsonville, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Greater Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Donaldsonville, from 5 p.m. until religious services at 7 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Rudolph Mitchell. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday. Entombment in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his mother, Rosa Lee Williams, Donaldsonville; father, Manuel Tennessee, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Jaylyn M. Tennessee, Donaldsonville; a devoted friend, Yolette Jacobs, Donaldsonville; two sisters, Ruth W. Franklin, Donaldsonville, and Paulette W. Shropshire, Addis; two brothers-in-law, Larry Martin, White Castle, and Charles Shropshire, Addis; a niece and godchild, Shelby D. Martin; and three nephews, Bertell Breaux and Lionel Franklin Jr., both of Donaldsonville, and Charles J. Williams Jr., Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia W. Martin.
A resident of Plaquemine, she died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, at River West Medical Center. She was 92 and a native of Addis. Visiting was at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Jerome Dugas. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Catherine "Catee" and Carl "Caboot" D'Albor, Plaquemine; a son and daughter-in-law, Jules Donald and Billie Blake Hebert, Baton Rouge; a sister, Leola Bourg, Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Carl D'Albor Jr., Kathy D'Albor, Kim D'Albor, Blake Hebert, LaDonna Hebert and Darla Hebert; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Jules "J.A." Hebert; parents, Paul and Edna Hebert Tullier; and nine brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
A retired U.S. Marine Corps master sergeant with 20 years of service and an electrical contractor, he died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Northshore Regional Medical Center. He was 78, a resident of Slidell for 34 years and a native of Brusly. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. Visitation was at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West, (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 58203 La. 433, Slidell, from 10 a.m. until funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Wayne C. Paysse. Interment with full military honors in Forest Lawn Cemetery. He was the husband of the late Vida Mae Landry Mouch, married 55 years; father of two daughters, Jodie M. Crawford, Slidell, and Julie M. Lavelle, Reno, Nev.; son of the late Ernest P. and Maud Thibodeaux Mouch; brother of James Mouch, Denham Springs, Muriel Mouch, Baton Rouge, and Mary Maud Ard, Lafayette, and the late Ernest and Raymond Mouch; and survived by seven grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. He was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church and a member of Knights of Columbus, Fleet Reserve and Marine Corps Transportation Association.
A retired seamstress from Bernie's Dress Shop and a resident of Brusly, she died at 11:37 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 92 and a native of Chackbay. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brusly, at 10 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Verda and Lawrence Sanchez; a son and daughter-in-law, Virbert and Melanie Songy Rodriguez; eight grandchildren, Myra Waller, Vickie Capello, Arlette Rodrigue, Tammy McKenzie, Paul Rodriguez, Gerald "Buzzy" Thibodeaux Jr. and Sheila T. White, all of Brusly, and Susan Babin, Plaquemine; 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Lionel P. Rodriguez; parents, Andrew and Armance Tauzin Himel; a sister, Annie Oncale; a son-in-law, Gerald "Peck" Thibodeaux; a daughter-in-law, Elaine Tullier Rodriguez; and a great-grandson, Josh Rodrigue. Pallbearers will be Virbert Paul Rodriguez Jr., Gerald "Buzzy" Thibodeaux Jr., David Waller, Henry "Paco" Capello, Scottie Revelle, Casey McKenzie, Cody Rodriguez, Adam Thibodeaux, Joseph "Joey" George, Caleb McKenzie and Blake Waller.
A retired clerk for St. Delphine Plantation Store with 12 years of service and a resident of Plaquemine, she died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2000, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. She was 91, a former longtime resident of Cut Off and a native of Sardine Point. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, celebrated by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters, Dorothy S. Lewis and Margaret S. Smith, both of Plaquemine; six sons and five daughters-in-law, Percy A. and Judy C. Simms, Addis, D.M. Jr. and Eileen M. Simms, Mobile, Ala., Lloyd Sr. and Geri J. Simms, Baton Rouge, and LeRoy Sr. and Lilly S. Simms, Edward Simms, and Charles Huey and Hazel H. Simms, all of Plaquemine; a sister, Leona Haydel, Plaquemine; a sister-in-law, Lucille Hebert, Plaquemine; 28 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Davis Marcy Simms Sr.; parents, Emile Joseph and Hermine Fryoux Hebert; a sister, Regina Hebert; two brothers, Norris J. and Mitchell "Eldon" Hebert; and two grandsons, Leroy Simms Jr. and Gary Simms. She was a member of Addis Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary.
A retired construction worker and a resident of Port Allen, he died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday March 11, 2000, at his home. He was 84 and a native of Maringouin. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was at Scotts United Methodist Church from 5 p.m. until religious services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Uylsses Stevens. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Old Folks Home Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Erma Harris Patterson; a great-nephew, Floyd Dwayne Marshall, whom he raised as a son; seven sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law; a great-great-niece and a great-great-nephew, CoCo Dionne Marshall and Dilnell Dwayne Johnson, whom he helped to raise as his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Millie Patterson; grandparents; a sister, Liddie Patterson; and two brothers, Arthur and Lawrence Patterson. He was a member of Louisiana Sheriff's Honorary Membership Program and life member of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F&AM, of Louisiana, Stone Square Lodge No. 8 for more than 50 years.
A resident of Bueche, she died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in New Roads. She was 92 and a native of Ventress. Visiting was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Matt Lorrain. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Bertha and Sidney Gremillion, Oscar, and Rose Marie and Peter McLin, Bueche; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ida Mae Callegan Langlois, Bueche; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph George Langlois; parents, Adonis and Bertha Chustz; a sister, Onelia C. David; and two brothers, Howard and George Chustz Sr. Pallbearers will be Dale Spears, Christopher, Brian and Gregg Langlois, Kenny David and Randy Gremillion. Niland's Funeral Service Inc., New Roads, in charge of arrangements.
A retired employee of Gulf States Utilities with more than 40 years of service and a lifelong resident of Port Allen, she died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center after an extended illness with cancer. She was 67, born May 9, 1932, in Baton Rouge. 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 the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, at 10 a.m. Friday, celebrated by her brother, the Rev. Henry C. Vavasseur. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ione and Ronald Couvillon and Jeanne and Sonny Brignac, Port Allen, and Noel and Ron Read, Pride; five brothers and two sisters-in-law, the Rev. Henry C. Vavasseur, Alfred "Al" Vavasseur and Philip Vavasseur, all of Port Allen, Edgar and Brenda Vavasseur, Gonzales, and Glyn and Judy Vavasseur, Baton Rouge; 21 nieces and nephews and 14 great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, David Avery and Pauline "Polly" Marie Laurent Vavasseur; and a brother, the Rev. David A. Vavasseur Jr. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and for many years was bookkeeper for Holy Family church and school and Christ the King Student Center at LSU. She was a eucharistic minister and treasurer of Holy Family Sanctuary Guild, past grand regent of Court Our Lady of Victory No. 1351 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and secretary of the Twilight Mixed Bowling League for many years. She founded the Santa Apolonia Mission Club when her brother, the Rev. David A. Vavasseur, went to Guatemala as a missionary. Memorial donations may be made to Jubilee Campaign for Holy Family Parish, P.O. Box 290, Port Allen, LA 70767, Santa Apolonia Mission, P.O. Box 35, Port Allen LA 70767, or the Rev. David A. Vavasseur Seminary Scholarship, c/o Diocese of Baton Rouge, P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge LA 70821.
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, she died Monday, March 13, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at age 58. She was a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Roscoe Mortuary, Plaquemine, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Religious services were at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Plaquemine, at 7 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Leonard Johnson officiating. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Milton Ray Banks Jr., Baton Rouge, and Mr. and Mrs. Ferman Nicholas, California; three daughters, Theresa Banks and Delores Reed, both of Baton Rouge, and Jennifer Watts, Plaquemine; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Gloria Nicholas, Port Allen; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Rachael Nicholas, Baton Rouge; a son-in-law, Eugene Reed, Plaquemine; three special friends, Annette Gillis, Shirley Johnson and Katie Barthley, all of Plaquemine; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A retired cook at Sacred Heart rectory and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 57 and a native of New Roads. Visiting was at Fairview Baptist Church from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Q.T. Ellis. Interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by a son, Leslie Oneal Jones, Baton Rouge; a niece and three nephews whom she raised, Vernita Jones, Edward Jones, Steven Jones and Joseph Jones, all of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Wilma Jones and Rosetta Jones, both of Baton Rouge, Doris Jones, Pontiac, Mich., and Lillie Ell and husband Henry, New Roads; and two brothers, Richard Jones Jr., Port Allen, and Elbert Lee Williams Sr., Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Vernita Jones; a sister, Brunetta Nelson; a niece, Joyce A. Jones; three aunts, Cora Toulouse, Susie Thomas and Betsy Bourgeois; and two uncles, Martin Jones Jr. and Charlie Jones. Pallbearers will be Henry Ell, Steven Jones, Senica Williams, Joseph Jones, Edward Jones, Steve D. Williams Sr., Israel Garnett and Jamie Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Leslie Oneal Jones, Richard Jones Jr., Elbert L. Williams Sr., Timothy Jones, Nelson Marks, James Jones, Shawn Jones and Christopher Jones. She attended Batchelor Elementary and New Roads High schools. She loved to cook.
A retired East Baton Rouge Parish School Board employee and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at Sterling Place. She was 91 and a native of Pointe Coupee Parish. Visiting was at Christ Baptist Church, Port Allen, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Phillip Joseph. Interment was in the church cemetery. Survived by two godsons, Charles Courtney Jr. and Clarence Hills; four nieces, Alma Young Woods, Beatrice Woods, Edna Mae Woods and Bessie Woods; an adopted grand-daughter, Beverly Courtney; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Woods; father, Eddie Woods; brother, Jesse Woods; aunt, Francis Jones; and grandmother, LeAnn Shields. She was a member of Christ Baptist Church Senior Choir for more than 15 years, Willing Workers Club, Deaconess Board and Sewing Club of Zion City. Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thurs-day, March 16, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 75 and a lifelong resident of Brusly. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the mortuary from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, conducted by Brother Ralph Vallet. Dismissal at noon Saturday. Burial in Antioch Bap-tist Church Cemetery, Lukeville. Survived by two daughters, Sharon A. Robertson Robinson and Linda G. Robertson, both of Brusly; four sisters, Gloria D. Harrington and Bobbye H. Johnson, both of Brusly, Elnora Bar-ney, and Lillian Jones and husband Earl, all of New Orleans; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry and Patsy Harrington, Brusly, and Paul and Teralyn Harrington, Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Hampton and Blanche Harrington; husband, Clarence E. Robertson; two daughters, Barbara Venable and Charlene Robertson; a brother, Hampton Harrington Jr.; and two sisters, Dorothy and Shirley Harrington.
A retired employee of Kansas City Southern Railroad Co., he died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 85 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. Saturday. Religious services were at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Aaron John. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Sur-vived by a daughter and son-in-law, DeAnn and Gerald Dias, Westwego; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Carolyn Simoneaux, Gaborone, Botswana, Africa, and Ronald and Sylvia Simoneaux, Port Allen; a close friend, Barbara Conran, Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Flavia Agnes LaSage Simoneaux; two sons, Gerard Joseph Simoneaux Jr. and Donald James Simoneaux. Pall-bearers will be grandsons. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Special thanks to Dr. Harold Brandt and staff. April 6, 2000
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.
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 Allen; 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
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
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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 fiancee 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 & A M. 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. July 6, 2000
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 32years, 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.
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 ofElectrical 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 PortAllen. 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 fiancee, 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
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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