Calcasieu Parish Area 1997 Obituaries - Q - R
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QUAID, Rev. Cleburne W. LCAP 2/13/1997
HOMER - Funeral services for the Rev. Clebum W. Quaid of Tempe, Ariz., will be
at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 13, in First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Chris Andrews of Baton Rouge will officiate. Graveside services will be
at noon in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of RoseNeath Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. today in the church.
The Rev. Quaid died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997, in Tempe, Ariz.
A third-generation Methodist minister and a graduate of Perkins School of
Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, he served the Louisiana
Methodist Conference for 48 years, 10 of which were at Simpson Methodist Church
from 1955-1964. A resident of Tempe since 1993 and active in many civic
organizations, he was a wildlife artist and member of Ducks Unlimited during his
retirement years.
Survivors are his wife, Jane Quaid of Westchester Care Center in Tempe; one son,
Dr. Thomas P. Quaid of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Diana Quaid Collins of Tempe;
one brother, Laron Quaid of Wynnewood, Okla.; and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church,
Cleburn W. Quaid Memorial Fund, 930 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La. 70802.
QUEBEDEAUX, Mrs. Jimmy J. LCAP 2/10/1997
LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jimmy J. (Enola Arceneaux) Quebedeaux,
66, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic
Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Quebedeaux died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9,1997, in her daughter's
residence in Lake Arthur.
QUEBODEAUX, Laura B. LCAP 5\30\1997
Sulphur- Funeral services for Laura B. Quebodeux 90, will be a 2 p.m. today ,
May 30, in Sulphur Maemorial Funeral Home. The Rev. George Repchick will
officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:;30
a.m. Mrs. Quebodeaux died widnesday, May 28, 1997, in Sulphur. A native of
Maurice, she was a longtime resident of Grand Chenier before moving to Sulphur.
survivors include one son, Lee Allen Quebodeaux of Grand Isle; one daughter,
Rose Darborro of Chopique; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren.
QUEBODEAUX, Lillian Marie LCAP 11/4/1997
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Lillian Marie "Kershaw"
Quebodeaux, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5,
in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Egidio Vecchio
will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a
rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Quebodeaux died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997, in a Moss
Bluff Care Center.
A native of Creole, she lived most of her life in the
Sulphur area. She was a member of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Roger
Quebodeaux of Sulphur, Allen Quebodeaux of Houston,
Texas, and James Ronald Quebodeaux of Hempstead, Texas;
one daughter, Patricia "Sissy" Fontenot of Lake Charles;
three brothers, Mason Kershaw of Plano, Texas, Wilton
Kershaw of Deer Park, Texas, and Charles "Shorty" Kershaw
of Carlyss; three sisters, Vivian LaRocca of Lake Charles,
Eunice Myers of Sulphur, and Marie Wallace of Melbourne,
Ark.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
QUILTY, Virginia T. LCAP 2/24/1997
RUSTON - Funeral services for Virginia Trussell Quilty, 83, mother of Mike
Quilty and Karen Quilty Baldwin, both of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. today,
Feb. 24, in Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
The Rev. Homer Bailes will officiate. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in
Simsboro.
Mrs. Quilty died Saturday, Feb. 22,1997, in the Ruston hospital.
She was a retired teacher and a member of Antioch Methodist Church. She was a
member of the Lake Charles Junior League, Garden Club and Louisiana Tech Senior
Exercise Program.
Other survivors are one sister, Esta Pittard of Minden; four grandchildren and
one greatgranddaughter.
Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, 901 South Vienna St.,
Ruston, La. 71270, the family said.
QUINN, Gustave G. LCAP 12/17/1997
Funeral services for Gustave Genin Quinn, 92, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-6 p.m. today, Dec. 17, with a 6 p.m. rosary,
in the funeral home. Mr. Quinn died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
16, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Natchez, Miss., he
was a resident of Lake Charles for more than 70 years. He was a
graduate of Warren Easton High School in New Orleans and
Louisiana State University with a degree in civil engineering.
He was a founding member of Dunn, Quinn, Gallaugher and Quinn,
Architects and Engineers -- designers of the Pioneer Building
(City Hall), Magnolia Life Building (Calcasieu Parish Building),
First Federal Savings and Loan Association buildings, the
original Memorial Hospital and many Southwest Louisiana area
schools. He was a founding board member of First Federal Savings
and Loan Association; a member of the American Society of Civil
Engineers; Louisiana Engineering Society; American Society of
Military Engineers; National Society of Professional Engineers;
Louisiana Registered Land Surveyor; Chi Epsilon National Civil
Engineering Honor Society; Kappa Sigma Fraternity; and Appraisal
Institute with a Senior Real Estate Appraiser (SRA) designation.
He was the oldest Louisiana State Certified Residential
Appraiser. He was also a founding member of Quelqueshue
Syndicate; Captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, World
War II; a member of the Knights of Columbus and Immaculate
Conception Cathedral; and past president of Lake Charles Lions
Club, Pioneer Club and Lake Charles Country Club. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. David I. (Cammie) Norwood of Baton
Rouge and Mrs. Robert G. (Sarah) Jones of Lake Charles; one
sister, Mrs. Robert H. (Rosemary) Smith of Ormond Beach, Fla.; 14
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
RABALAIS, Adolph LCAP 1/27/1997
Gueydan - services for Adolph "Rob" Rabalais Jr., 67, will be at 2 p.m. today,
Jan. 27, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery tinder
direction of Vincent Funeral Home.
Mr. Rabalais died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, in the Crowley hospital.
RACCA, Alzina D. LCAP 3\20\1997
Kaplan-Funeral service for Mrs. Alzina DesOrmeaux Racca, 83, will be at
3 p.m. today March 20, in Kaplan Bapti Church.
The Revs. Noah Langley and Bruce Nolan will officiate. Buri will be in
Nunez Baptist Cemetery in Kaplan under direction Vincent Funeral Home.
Visitation is until service time. Mrs. Racca died at 3 a.m. Wednesday,
March 19, 1997, the Kaplan hospital. Survivors are four sons Edward J.
Hebert of Abbeville Jean Harold Hebert of Flatonia Texas, James J.
Herbert Donaldsonville and Paul Allen Hebert of Sulphur; three
daughters, Emily Darby of Pearland Texas, Marilyn Darby of Sulphur
and Gladys Hogue of Kaplan; one sister, Aline LeBlanc of Erath; 28
grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grand-
children.
RAETZSCH, Alvin T. Mrs. LCAP 6\6\1997
Funeral services for Mrs. Alvin T. (Lean Wilson) Raetzsch, 80, will be at 10:30
am Saturday June 7, in the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven M.
Spurlock will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under direction
of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-9 pm today in the funeral home
and from 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Raetzsch died Wednesday, June 4,
1997, in Austin, Texas. A native of.Alleyton, Texas, she attended Texas Lutheran
College in Seguin, Texas, and received a B.A. from University of Texas at
Austin.,She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Daughters of American
Revolution, Chi Omega Alumnae, Chi Omega Mothers Club, PPG Wives Club, PEO
Sisterhood and was active with Campfire Girls. Survivors include two sons, Dr.
Hugh Wilson Raetw.ch Sr. of Lake Charles and Alvin Thomas Raetzsch Jr. of
Columbus, Texas; two daughters, Susan Raetzsch Poulter of Salt Lake City, Utah,
and Nancy Raetzsch Donaldson of Austin, Texas; and nine grandchildren. Memorials
may be made to First United Methodist Church, 812 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, La.
70605, the family said.
RAETZSCH, Leah LCAP 6\5\1997
Funeral arrangements for Leah Raetzsch, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral
Home. She died Wednesday in Austin, Texas.
RAINS, Patricia H. LCAP 6/13/1997
Houston A memorial service for Lake Charles native Patricia Hewitt Rains, 61,
wil at 10:30 a.m.. Saturday, June 4n Memorial Drive Uni Methodist Church, 12955
Memorial Drive. A private funeral and burial were held.
Forest Park Funeral Home Westhiemer was in charge of arrangements. She died
Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in Houston, Tx. Survivors include two aunts and
unccle and cousins. Memorials may be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P O
Box 197153, Houston Tx. 77297 and /or The Hospice at Texas Maedical Center, 1905
Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Tx. 77030-9852, the family said.
RAINWATER, Trevor LCAP 12/22/1997
Graveside services for Trevor Charles Rainwater, infant son of
Paul and Linda Rainwater, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 22, in
Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Alan Weishampel will
officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home.
Survivors are his parents; one brother, Matthew Jerald Rainwater
of Lake Charles; one sister, Danielle Elise Rainwater of Lake
Charles; paternal grandparents, Jerald and Leila Rainwater of
DeQuincy; maternal grandparents, James and Mary Jane Hensley of
Lake Charles; paternal great-grandmother, Ester Rainwater of
DeQuincy; and maternal great-grandmother, Yolanda Cottache of
Piedmont, Calif.
RAMEY, Vinnie LCAP 1/21/1997
Welsh - Funeral services for Vinnie Ramey, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 22, in First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Larry Maxwell will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under
direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 2-9 p.m, today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday
in the church.
Mrs. Ramey died Sunday Jan. 19,1997, in Welsh.
A native of Basile, she was a longtime postmaster at Welsh before retiring in
1970.
Survivors are two nephews, E.H. Hayes of Fenton and Harold G. Hayes of Lake
Charles; and one niece, Ruth Marsh of Bundick Lake.
RAMEY, Vinnie LCAP 1/22/1997
Welsh - Funeral services for Vinnie Ramey, 91, will be at 10am today, Jan. 22,
in First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Larry Maxwell will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under
direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 9 am in the church.
Mrs. Ramey died Sunday, Jan 19,1997 in Welsh.
A native of Basile, She was a longtime postmaster at Welsh before retiring in
1970.
Survivors are two nephews, E.H. Hayes of Fenton and Harold G. Hayes of Lake
Charles; and one niece, Ruth Marsh of Bundick Lake.
RAMIE, Vinnie LCAP 1/20/1997
WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Vinnie Ramie, 91, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. She died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday in a Welsh care center.
RANDALL, Nerlie LCAP 2/28/1997
Funeral services for Nerlie Randall, 76, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March
1, from Joppa Hall Lodge. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction
of James Funeral Home.
Mrs. Randall died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997, in a local hospital.
RANDAZZO, Thomas M. Sr. LCAP 5\2\1997
DeRidder Funeral arrangements for Thomas Randazzo Sr., 82, will be announced
by Beauregard Vernon Funeral Home. He die at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday in the
DeRidder hospital.
RANDAZZO, Thomas S. LCAP 5\3\1997
Deridder Funeral services for Thomas S. Randazzo, 82, of Rosepine will be at
10 a.m today, May 3, in BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blue
Branch Cemetery. Mr. Randazzo died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 1997, in the
DeRidder hospital.
RANDELL, Mrs. Nerlie LCAP 2/27/1997
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nerlie Randell, 76, of Lake Charles, will be
announced by James Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday in a local hospital.
RAPIER, Roy B. LCAP 4/8/1997
Pitkin - Funeral services for oy Benjamin Rapier, 76, will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glass Window
Cemetery in Slagle. Mr. Rapier died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 1997, in a
Pineville hospital.
RASCH, Virginia P. LCAP 5\7\1997
Funeral services for Virgini P. Rasch, 70, will be at 1 p.m today, May 7, in
Johnson Funeral Home.,
The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Mrs. Rasch died at 2 p.m Monday, May 5,
1997, in a local hospital. A native of Ponca City, Okla she had lived in Lake
Charle since 1945. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heave Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons Jimmy Rasch of Leamington Utah, and. Larry Rasch of
Lak Charles; one brother, Don Park of Lancaster, Calif.; and thre
egrandchildren.
RASCH, Virginia P. LCAP 5\7\1997
Funeral services for Virginia P. Rasch, 70, will be at 1 p.m today, May 7, in
Johnso Funeral Home.,The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Prien
Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Mrs. Rasch died at 2 p.m
Monday, May 5, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Ponca City, Okla she had
lived in Lake Charle since 1945. She was a member Our Lady Queen of Heave
Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons Jimmy Rasch of Leamington Utah, and.
Larry Rasch of Lak Charles; one brother, Don Park of Lancaster, Calif.; and thre
grandchildren.
RATZLOFF, Orvall E. LCAP 2/9/1997
DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Orvall E. Ratzloff, 75, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 10:43 a.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles
hospital.
RATZLOFF, Orvall E. LCAP 2/11/1997
DeRidder - Funeral services for Earl E. Ratzloff, 75, will be at 2 pm Wednesday,
Feb 12, in Church of God in Christ Highland Mennonite Church of DeRidder.
Burial will be in Highland Mennonite Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Mr. Ratzloff died at 10:45 am Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
RAVIA, Roy LCAP 11/2/1997
Sulphur Funeral services for Roy Ravia,
83, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Nov. 2, in
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev.
Richard Hoffpauir and Masonic Lodge 424
will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery. Visitation is from a 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Ravia died Friday, Oct. 31,1997, in a
local hospital. A lifelong resident of
Sulphur, he was a descendant of the pioneer,
Ravia family in the Sulphur-Carlyss area.
He graduated from Sulphur High School and
worked as a worker in the Orange shipyard
before entering e Army in 1943. He landed
on Omaha Beach on D-Day and served in many
of the major battles across Europe until the
surrender in 1945. In 1946, he and his
wife started Ravia's Welding and Iron Works
in Sulphur and operated it until their
retirement in 1973. He was a charter member
of American Legion Post 179, VFD Post 8107,
Masonic Lodge 424 and the Shriners. Survivors
include his wife, Lucille Simmons Ravia.
Memorials may be made to Henning Memorial
Methodist Church, the family said.
RAVIA, Roy L. LCAP 11/1/1997
Sulphur Funeral arrangements for Roy L.
Ravia,83, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. He died Friday in the
Sulphur hospital.
RAWLS, Mae, Mrs. LCAP 3/7/1997
Oakdale - Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Rawls, 91, will be at 2 p.m.
today, March 7, in the First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will
be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rawls died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in an Oakdale
care center.
RAY, Claude Mrs. LCAP 5\20\1997
DeQuincy -Funeral services for Mrs. Claude (Edith Solar) Ray, 64, will be at 11
a.m. today, May 20, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hennigan will
officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitaiton is from 9 a.m. Mrs.
Ray died Monday, May 19,1997, in her residence. A native of Morganza, she had
lived in DeQuincy for 42 years. She was a member of Pentecostal Church of
Dequincy and the Ladies Auxiliary of the DeQuincy VFW. Survivors
include her husband; one daughter, Susan A. Ray of Dry Creek; three brothers,
Clayton Solar of Baton Rouge, Clarence Solar of Lake Charles and Andrew Solar of
Morganza; and two sisters, Eva Nichols of Tunica and Beatrice Lemoine of
Morganza.
RAY, Opal L. LCAP 3\27\1997
Funeral sevices for Opal L ray, 65, of Leesville will be at 2 p.m.
Thrusday March 27 in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial wit be in
Occupy No. 1 Cemeter under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of
Leesville. Mrs. Ray died Tuesday March 25, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital.
RAY, Opal L. LCAP 3\26\1997
Leesville - Funeral arrangements for Opal Lee Ray, 65, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in In Alexandria hospital.
RAYON, Lawrence A. Sr. LCAP 11/27/1997
Funeral services for Lawrence A. Rayon Sr.,
86, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, from
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
The Revs. Whitney Miller and Alan Trouille
will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral
Home. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today
with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.-
12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Mr. Rayon died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
25, 1997, in a local hospital. A native
of Rayne, he lived in Lake Charles since
1941. He founded, co-owned and operated
Rayon Wood Floors for 54 years. He was a
member of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Catholic Church. Survivors include his
wife, Lula Touchet Rayon; two sons, Larry
Rayon of Lake Charles and John David
Rayon of Bridgeport, Wash.; one daughter,
Carol A. Rayon Daigle of Lake Charles;
eight grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-granddaughter.
REAGAN, Selma E. Mrs. LCAP 5\4\1997
Funeral services for Mrs. Selma Eleze Reagan, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May
5, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Steven Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens. Visitation is from 12:308 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs.
Reagan died at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A
native of Alexandria and a graduate of Bolton High School, she had lived most of
her life in Lake Charles. She was a charter member of University United
Methodist Church, a member ol the Alma Wynn Circle, and 2 charter member of VFW
Posi 2130 Auxiliary. Survivors include nieces.
REARDON, Robert Mrs. LCAP 4\30\1997
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Linda M.) Reardon, 48, will be at 1 p.m.
today, April 30,
in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. The body will
be cremated.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Mrs. Reardon died at 10:12 p.m. Monday, April
28,1997, in a
local hospital. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles for the
past 46 years.
Survivors are her husband; one son, Mike Reardon of Lafayette; three daughters,
Tracy Broussard and Tina and Ragen Reardon, all of Lake Charles; two brothers,
Donald Lavergme of Vidor, Texas, and Danny Lavergne of Dallas; two sisters,
Sandra and Charlotte Lavergne, both of Lake Charles;and four grandchildren.
REDBURN, Sam LCAP 4\29\1997
Westlake Funeral arrangements for Sam Redburn, 90, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 10:15 a.m. Monday in a Lake Charles hospital.
REDBURN, Sam LCAP 4\30\1997 Westlake-
Funeral services for Sam Redburn 90, will be at 10 a.m. today, April
30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Porter will officiate. Burial will
be in Westlake Memorial Park in Westlake. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.. Mr.
Redburn died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, April 28,1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A
native of Sandoval, Ill., he had lived in Westlake for a number of years. He
retired as a supervisor for OlinMathieson after 20 years. He was a member of
Westlake United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Louisiana Iris
Society. Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Redburn; two sons, Jim Redburn of
Westlake and Jerry Redburn of Phoenix, Arizona; one daughter Patty Redburn
Boulet of Westlake; one brother, dale Redburn of Mesa, Ariz; 12 grandchildren;
and several great-grandchildren.
REED, Gary LCAP 2/26/1997
JENNINGS - Memorial services for Gary "T-Paul" Reed, 17, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 1, in Our Lady Help of Christians Church. A reception will
follow in St. Mary Center.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 17, in Palms Funeral Home in Angleton,
Texas.
Mr. Reed died Saturday, Feb. 15,1997, in his home in Angleton.
REED, Dorthey M. Mrs.LCAP 4\18\1997
Oakdale - Funeral services for Mrs. Dorthey "Mae Mae" Reed, 68, will be at 1
p.m. Saturday, April 19, in St. Peter Baptist Church. The Rev. N.C. Swallow will
officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Oberlin under the direction of
Community Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. todav in the funeral home
and from noon Saturday in the church. Mrs. Reed died at 10:40 a.m. Monday,
April 14,1997.
She retired as a cook from Orange Memorial Hospital in Orange, Texas, and was a
member of St. Peter Baptist Church. Survivors are four daughters; Marshall N.
Harris, Helen J. Reed and Mary L, Franklin, all of Oakdale, and Clara L.
Alexandria of Orange; one brother, Robert Rhines of Deweyville, Texas; seven
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
REED, Hazel Stevens, Mrs. LCAP 1/5/1997
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Hazel Stevens Reed, 83, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:28 am Saturday in a local hospital.
REED, Mrs. Sanders Sr. LCAP 1/10/1997
Funeral services for Mrs.Sanders (Hazel Stevens) Reed Sr., 84, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church.
The. Rev. Hernest Arvie will officiate.
Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial
Chapel.
Visitation will be from 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home and from 10:15
a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Reed died Saturday,.Jan. 4, 1997, in a local hospital.
A native of Malleft, she lived in Washington for 45 years before moving to Lake
Charles in 1974. She was a member of Cathedral, of Faith Baptist Church, where
she was a member of the Sunday school department, Senior Mission, and was a
deaconess.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, Lawrence and Benjamin Stevens, both of
Lake Charles; seven daughters, Willie Mae Freeman of Ville Platte, Mercy Lee
Guillory of Pine Prairie, Enola Stevens, Melvola Leviege and Joyce Marie
Broussard, all of Lake Charles, Jenella Burleigh of Beaumont, Texas, and Ellenor
Jackson of Ormond Beach, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Loretta Stevens of Ville
Platte; 47, grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and eight
great-great-grandchildren.
REEDY, Ruth Clark LCAP 9/8/1997
Funeral services for. Mrs. Ruth Clark Reedy, 82, will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, in First Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Tom Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today; and from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Reedy died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, in a local hospital.
A native of Corisicana, Texas, she earned a B.A. from Louisiana
College, Pineville, a Library Science degree from the University of Illinois,
Urbana, with additional study at LSU. She worked as Librarian at Rayville
High School, Lake Charles High School, and McNeese State University where she
was Library Director from 1972 until retirement. She was a visiting Professor
at LSU Library School and an instructor at the NDEA Institute in School
Librarianship.
She served as president of the Lake Charles Teachers Association,
president of the Louisiana Library Association, executive director of National
Library Week, Chapter councilor to the American Library Association, on the
Board of Regents of the Academic Task Force on University Libraries, on the
Library Development Committee and chaired the Modisette Awards Committee.
She was honored with the Louisiana Library Association Modisette Award and
the Essae M. Culver Distinguished Service Award.
After retiring she became involved in the Review Club of Lake
Charles, the Calcasieu Forum, the Lake Charles Symphony, Art Associates, the
Louisiana Choral Foundation and St. Patrick's Hospice Group. An elder of First
Presbyterian Church, she received a life member award in the Presbyterian Women,
served on the Christian Education Committee and was a Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include several cousins.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Education
Fund, McNeese State University Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the
American Cancer Society or a charity of choice, the family said.
Henry Heights Elementary School will hold an open house at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Sept. 9, in the school cafeteria.
REEDY, Ruth Clark LCAP 9/9/1997
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Clark Reedy, 82, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept.
9, in First Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Tom Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in
Pineville under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Reedy died Saturday, Sept. 6,1997, in a local hospital.
A native of Corisicana, Texas, she earned a B.A. from Louisiana College,
Pineville, a library science degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana,
with additional study at LSU. She worked as a librarian at Rayville
High School, Lake Charles High School, and McNeese State University where she
was library director from 1972 until retirement. She was a visiting professor at
LSU Library School and an instructor at the NDEA Institute in School
Librarianship.
She served as president of the Lake Charles Teachers Association, president of
the Louisiana Library Association, executive director of National Library Week,
Chapter councilor to the American Library Association, on the Board
of Regents of the Academic Task Force on University Libraries, on the Library
Development Committee and chaired the Modisette Awards Committee. She was
honored with the Louisiana Library Association Modisette Award and the Essae M.
Culver Distinguished Service Award.
After retiring, she became involved in the Review Club of Lake Charles, the
Calcasieu Forum, the Lake Charles Symphony, Art Associates, the Louisiana Choral
Foundation and St. Patrick's Hospice Group. An elder of First Presbyterian
Church, she received a life member award in the Presbyterian Women, served on
the Christian Education Committee and was a Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include several cousins.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Education Fund, McNeese
State University Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the American Cancer
Society or a charity of choice, the family said.
REESE, Robert LCAP 7/28/1997
Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Robert Reese, 82, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Oakdale hospital.
REEVEAS, Gertie LCAP 7/11/1997
Westlake Funera arrangements for Gertie Reeveas, 83, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in hei residence.
REEVEAS, Gertie LCAP 7/11/1997
Westlake Funera arrangements for Gertie Reeveas, 83, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in hei residence.
REEVEAS, Gertie Mae Reevea LCAP 7/12/1997
Westlake- Funeral services for Mrs. Gertie Mae Reeveas, 83, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday July 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Oliver McGuire will officiate.
Burial will be in Magnolia Cememtery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. today and
from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Reeveas died Thursday, July 10, 1997, at her residence.
A native of Starks, she was a longtime resident of Westlake. She was a member of
Westwood Baptist Church and former owner and operator of Reeveas Landing on
Toledo Bend. Survivors include two sons, J. B. Peshoff of Kelly, N. C. and
Robert Earl Peshoff of Westalke; one daughter, Mrs Frank (Peggy) Parker of
Westlake; one brother, Hebert Gillis of Al.; four sisters, Mrs Lillian Van Metre
of Gonzales, Mrs. Elanora Pundt of Houston and Mrs. Lauire Johnson of Starks; 14
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
REEVEAS, Gertie Mae Reevea LCAP 7/12/1997
Westlake- Funeral services for Mrs. Gertie Mae Reeveas, 83, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday July 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Oliver McGuire will officiate.
Burial will be in Magnolia Cememtery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. today and
from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Reeveas died Thursday, July 10, 1997, at her residence.
A native of Starks, she was a longtime resident of Westlake. She was a member of
Westwood Baptist Church and former owner and operator of Reeveas Landing on
Toledo Bend. Survivors include two sons, J. B. Peshoff of Kelly, N. C. and
Robert Earl Peshoff of Westalke; one daughter, Mrs Frank (Peggy) Parker of
Westlake; one brother, Hebert Gillis of Al.; four sisters, Mrs Lillian Van Metre
of Gonzales, Mrs. Elanora Pundt of Houston and Mrs. Lauire Johnson of Starks; 14
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
REEVES, Lloyd E. LCAP 2/23/1997
OBERLIN - Funeral services for Lloyd E. Reeves, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 24, in Ardoin's Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the McGee Cemetery.
Mr. Reeves died Saturday Feb. 22, 1997, in the Oakdale hospital.
REEVES, Helen L Monk LCAP 7/25/1997
Funeral services for Helen L. Monk Reeves, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The family will conduct the services. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Mrs. Reeves died At 12:30 p,m. Wednesday, July 28, 199,7, in a local hospital. A native of Oakdale, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked many years in nursing in the area before retiring in 1975. Survivors include two sons, Robert Tupper of Boerne, Texas,and Jesse Tupper of Sulphur; two daughters, Barbara Herring of Livingston and Paula Sue Miller of Lake Charles; one brother, Herman Davis of Anacoco; one sister, Wetona Haynes of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
REEVES, Margie L. LCAP 12/11/1997
Oberlin -- Funeral services for Margie Lee Reeves, 50, will be at
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Progressive Church of God in
Christ. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under direction of
Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Reeves died at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997.
REEVES, Stacie Lynn LCAP 7/7/1997
Funeral services for Stacie Lynn Reeves, 26, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9,
in Johnson Funeral Home. Brother Jack Tanner will officiate. Burial will be in
Ritchie Cemetery in Moss bluff. Visitation will be from 510 p.m. today. and
from 8 a.m Tuesday.
She died Sunday, July 6, 1997, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lake
Charles, she was a 1989 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was employed at
KK's Corner Inc.
REEVES, Stacie Lynn LCAP 7/7/1997
Funeral services for Stacie Lynn Reeves, 26, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9,
in Johnson Funeral Home. Brother Jack Tanner will officiate. Burial will be in
Ritchie Cemetery in Moss bluff. Visitation will be from 510 p.m. today. and
from 8 a.m Tuesday.
She died Sunday, July 6, 1997, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lake
Charles, she was a 1989 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was employed at
KK's Corner Inc.
REEVES, Helen L. LCAP 7/24/1997
Funeral arrangements for Helen L.. Reeves, 79, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She -died Wednesday in a local hospital.
REEVES, James W. LCAP 12/25/1997
Merryville -- Graveside services for James William Reeves, 64,
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in Cannon Cemetery under
direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Reeves died at 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997 in a local hospital.
REEVES, Margie LCAP 12/10/1997
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Margie Reeves of Oberlin will
be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a
Shreveport hospital.
REICH, Johnnie D. Mrs. LCAP 6\1\1997
Jennings Funeral services for Mrs. Johonnie Dalton be at 10 am. Tuesday, June
3, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Revs. Tony Reich and David Broussard will
officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cementery. Visitation will be from 10
a.m. to 9 p.m.and from 8 a.m.Tuesday. Mrs. Reich died at 9 p.m, Friday, May 30,
1997, in an Alexandria retirement center. A native of Francis, Okla., and a
resident of Jennings for 57 years. She was a retired office manager forReich
Brothers. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two, sons,
Ray Reich of Forest Hill and Robert L. Retch of Clyde, N.C.; one daughter, Wanda
LaDelle of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs.Lloyd (Mae) Broussard of Jennings; one
brother, Willie Bullock of Eugene, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; and 31
greatgrandchildren.
RENE, Andrea LCAP 11/16/1997
EDWARDS, Mahilda May LCAP 11/16/1997
Funeral services for Mahilda May Edwards, 29, of 2472 Alma
Drive and Andrea Rene, infant daughter of Eric Rene, will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mahilda
Edwards died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997 in a local
hospital. Rene died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11,1997, in a local
hospital.
RENEAU, C. J. LCAP 7/5/1997
Dequincy Funeral ser vices for C.J. Reneau, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July
6, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. R.T. Bridges will officiate. Burial will
be in Alston Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon today in the funeral home.
Mr. Reneau died at 7:36 a.m. Friday, July 4, 1997, in his residence. A native of
Ravanna, Ark., he was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Local
406. Survivors include his wife, Velma Reneau of DeQuincy; three sons, Charles
"Jack" Reneau of Glenn St. Mary, Fla., and Colvin "Bub" Reneau and Kenneth "Ken"
Reneau, both of DeQuincy; one daughter, Phyllis Young of Lake Charles; two
sisters, Etta Wilder of Vivian and Pearlie Mae Adcock of Longview; 13
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
RENEY, Lucille LCAP 6/17/1997
Funeral services for Lucille LeCompte Reney, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
June 18, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will
officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under direction of
Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake is from 69 p.m. today in the funeral home, with
a rosary at 8 p.m.
Mrs. Reney died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, June 15, 1997, in a local hospital. A
native of Opelousas, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Survivors
include one son, Curlis Reney; one stepdaughter, Gertrude LeDay; two stepsons,
Grevis and John Reney, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Alphosine Guillory of
Eunice and Gloria LeCompte of Lake Charles; four brothers, Linton, Delton and
Welton LeCompte, all of Lake Charles, and Adam LeCompte of Houston, Texas; five
grandchildren. and five greatgrandchildren.
RENEY, Lucille LCAP. LCAP 6/16/1997
Funeral arrangements for Lucille LeCompte Reney, 721 will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital.
RHODES, Mattle P. Mrs. LCAP 6/22/1997
Funeral services for Mr Mattie Peloquin Rhodes, 67, will at 10 a.m. Monday, June
23, St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Bill Miller will offic ate. Burial will be in Prie Memorial Cemetery
under t direction of Hixson Funer Home.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.p.m. today, with a rosary at p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Monday. Mrs. Rhodes died Thursda June 19, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A
native of Black Bayou, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles and a member
of S Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two son Edgar P. Rhodes of
Silverdal Pa., and Frederick J. Rhodes of Lynn Haven, Fla.; two daughters,
Frances R. Walker and Bett Menard, both of Lake Charle one brother, Norris
Pelloquin Lake Charles; two sisters, Att Parks of Jacksonville, Fla., Lydia
Holland of Lake Charles and 11 grandchildren.
RHODES, Mattie Mrs. LCAP 6/20/1997
Funeral arrangements Mrs. Mattie Rhodes, 66, will be announced by Hixson Funeral
Home. She died Thursday Lake Charles hospital.
SIEBOLD, Doris Mrs. LCAP 6/20/1997
Funeral services for A Doris Siebold, 73, will be at 1 a.m. today, June 20, in
Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Pat Raney will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. ,Friday.
Mrs. Siebold died Wednesday June 18,1997, in her residence. A resident of
Sulphur, she was a member of Westminister Presbytrian Church of Sulphur.
Survivors include one Stephen G. Siebold of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Greg
(N,, Firmin of Lake Charles; brother Clyde Denton of Dallas' seven
grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
RHODES, Mattie Peloquin LCAP 6/21/1997
Funeral services for Mattie Peloquin Rhodes, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June
23, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Bill Miller will ofliciate.. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery
under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m.10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from
8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Rhodes died Thursday, June 19, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Black
Bayou, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles and a member of St Margaret
Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Edgar P. Rhodes of Silverdale, Pa.
and Frederick J. Rhodes of Lynn Haven, Fla.; two daughters, Frances R. Walker
and Betty Menard, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Norris Pelloquin of Lake
Charles; two sisters, Attie Parks of Jacksonville, Fla. and Lydia Hollard of
Lake Charles. and 11 grandchildren.
RHODES, Owen A.Sr. LCAP 1/21/1997
Funeral services for Owen Adam "Dusty" Rhodes Sr., 73, will be at 1:30 p.m.
today, Jan. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
RICH, Jack LCAP 2/7/1997
Gillis - Funeral services for Jack Rich, 78, of Sulphur will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8, in First Baptist Church of Gillis.
The Rev. Andy Buckley will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in
Ragley under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. Friday in the church.
Mr. Rich died Thursday, Feb. 6,1997, in Lake Charles.
A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Gillis for many years prior to moving
to Sulphur. An Army veteran of World War II, he retired as a welding supervisor
for American Commercial Barge Lines in New Orleans and had worked
for Harless Lumber Co. He was a member. of First Baptist Church of Gillis.
Survivors are his wife, Bertie Kelley Rich; one son, Tim Rich of Newnan, Ga.;
one daughter, Jeanny Trahan of Sulphur; two grandchildren; and four
greatgrandchildren.
RICHARD Leroy LCAP 3/6/1997
Funeral arrangements for Leroy Richard, 50, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital.
RICHARD, Leslie R. LCAP 6/5/97
Funeral services for Leslie R. Richard, 84, will be at 1 p.m.
Friday, June 6, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in
Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson
Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.10 p.m. today,
with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday in the
funeral home. Mr. Richard died Tuesday, June
3, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Creole, he was an Army
Air Corps veteran of World War II and lived in Lake Charles.
He was one of the founders of Cameron State Bank and served as
chairman of the board, served as chief deputy and chief tax
assessor in Cameron Parish and had been president of
the Louisiana Tax Association. One of the founders of Cameron
Insurance Agency, he was a cattleman and farmer and was a member
of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Cameron Lions
Club, Knights of Columbus, Woodman of the World, American Legion
and VFW. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth
Singletary Richard; one brother, P.D. Richard of Creole; and
one sister, Elma Hebert of Grand Lake.
RICHARD, Martin LCAP 2/21/1997
WestlakeÄFuneral services for Martin Richard, 70, will be at
10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the church hall.
Mr. Richard died Friday, Feb. 14 1997, in a local hospital.
A native of Church Point and a resident of Westlake for 15 years,
he was a veteran of World War II and a member of St. John
Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors are his wife, Ola
Brown Richard; six sons, Derick and Reggie Richard, both of
Westlake, Percy and Eddie Lee Richard, both of Lake Charles,
Henry Richard of Leesville, and Ronald Richard of Lawton, Okla.;
seven daughters, Theresa Cormier, Josephine Richard, and
Christine Jack, all of Lake Charles, Geraldine Babineaux,
Junella Richard, and Mrs. Justine Franklin, all of Kalamazoo,
Mich., and Surella Kately of Humble, Texas; nine brothers,
Youland and Harry Richard of Washington, La.,
Faniel Richard of Seattle, Wash., Louis and Daniel Richard, both
of Lake Charles, Archie Richard of Louisburag, Joseph Richard of
Opelousas, Herbert Richard of Port Arthur, Texas, and William
Richard of Oakland; eight sisters, Vivian Wills of Houston, Elma
Leday and Delores Leday, both of Plaisance, Virgie Kennerson and
Theresa Richard both of Port Arthur, Ida Perrodin of Lake Chaws,
Mary Richard of New York City and Gloria Wood of LaComb; 44
grandchildren; and 28 great- grandchildren .
RICHARD, Dudley , Mrs. LCAP 6/4/1997
CreoleÄFuneral services for Mrs. Dudley (Lois) Richard, 81, will
be 10 a.m., June 5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev.
M.J. Bernard will officiate. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart
Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral
Home in Creole. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with
a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Richard
died at 9:55 a.m. on June 3, 1997 in a local hospital. She
was born in Pecan Island and lived most of her life in
Cameron. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, three sons; A.B. Richard and
Billy Richard, both of Creole and Terry "Hippy" Richard of
Cameron, two daughters, Larmae Miller and Genevive Conner,
both of Creole; two brothers, Avery Nunez of Creole and
Elridge Nunez of Jennings; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-
grandchildren.
RICHARD, Edward LCAP 10/22/1997
SulphurÄFuneral services for Edward Richard, 76, will be at 10
am. Thursday, Oct. 23, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic
Church The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be
in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under direction
of Sulphur - Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11
a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8:30 a.m.
Thursday. Mr. Richard died Tuesday, Oct. 21,1997, in his
residence. A native of Jennings, he lived most
of his life in Sulphur. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette
Catholic Church, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
8107 and American Legion Post 179. Survivors include his wife,
Catherine Richard; two sons, Cliff Gallagher and Barry Richard,
both of Houston; two daughters, Diane Sheridon
of Sulphur and Cammie Shanker of Dallas; two grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
RICHARD, Harry LCAP 2/15/1998
MERMENTAU - Funeral services for Harry "T-Boy" Richard, 50, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 17, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
The Rev. Paul Metrejean will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be
in the church cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Richard died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1.5, 1997, in a Lafayette hospital.
A native of Jennings, he was a pipefitter for IMC.
Survivors are his wife, Juanita Richard; two daughters, Mrs. Kevin R. (Kelly)
Presley and Tara Richard, both of Mermentau; four brothers, Ernest Richard of
Baton Rouge, Ivan Richard of Iowa, La., Preston Richard of Eunice
and Olan "Flip" Richard of Jennings; three sisters, Mrs. Bobby (Lena Mae)
Ritchie of West Monroe, Mrs. Lawrence (Anna Lou) Fontenot and Mrs. Billy Ray
(Jenny) LeBlanc, both of Jennings; and one grandchild.
RICHARD, John LCAP 11/11/1997
Sulphur--Funeral services for John Richard, 69, will
be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 11, from Our Lady of LaSalette
Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate.
Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under direction of
Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A
rosary was said Monday. Mr. Richard died Sunday, Nov.
9, 1997, in his residence. A native of Church Point,
he lived most of his life in Sulphur. He worked for
Lone Star Cement Company for 11 years. He was a retired
truck driver for the City of Sulphur where he worked
for 19 years. Survivors include his wife, Melissa
Soileau "Missy" Richard; two sons, Frank Richard and
Johnny Seamons, both of Sulphur; three daughters, Kathy
Seamons Navarre of Hathaway, Franella Seamons Lantier of
Vinton, and Rebecca Richard Guidry of Iowa; six brothers,
Leo and Leonce Richard, both of Port Barre, Knute Richard
of DeRidder, Eugene Richard of Highlands, Texas, and
Wilford and Joseph Richard, both of Sulphur; six sisters,
Lillian Deville and Amy Bellard, both of Port Barre, Azalee
Thibodeaux, Judy
Nichols, Winnie Watson, and Marie Young,
all of Sulphur; and 12 grandchildren.
RICHARD, Louis H.,Sr. LCAP 8/25/1997
CrowleyÄFuneral services for Louis Hubert Richard Sr., 83, will
be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Bible Missionary Church.
The Rev. Hubert Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Pine
Hill Cemetery in Iowa, La., under direction of Geesey-Ferguson
Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today
and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Richard died Sunday, ug. 24,1997,
in a Lafayette hospital. Survivors include two sons, Louis H.
Richard Jr., of DeQuincy and Warren Terrell Richard of Crowley;
one daughter, Carolyn Bryan of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two
brothers, Warren G. Richard of Port Arthur, Texas, and
William T. Richard of Tyler, Texas; 10 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
RICHARD, Martin LCAP 2/15/1998
Funeral arrangements for Martin Richard of Westlake will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Sulphur hospital.
RICHARD, Nelson H. LCAP 6/21/1997
Lake Arthur-Nelson H. Richard, 95, of Lake Arthur died at
10:10 a.m. Thursday, June 19, in his residence. The body
was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
RICHARD, Nolton LCAP 12/15/1997
Funeral services for Nolton Richard, 59, of 3339 Hwy. 14, will be
announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:40 p.m.
Saturday in a local hospital.
RICHARD, Remi J., Sr. LCAP 7/9/1997
Church PointÄFuneral services for Remi J. Richard Sr., will be at
10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, from Our Lady of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Swenson will officiate. Burial
with full military honors by VFW Post 6720 of
Crowley will be in the church cemetery under direction of Duhon
Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7
p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Richard died
Monday, July 7,1997, in his residence. A lifelong resident of
Church Point, he was an Army veteran of World War II and a
retired farmer and painter. He was a lifetime
member of Rodney Bergeron American Legion Post 405 in Branch and
was a member of the Perpetual Adoration Group of Our Lady of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Reva
Boudreaux Richard; nine daughters, Mrs. George (Judy)
Bastidas of Sulphur, Mrs. Walter (Bonnie) LaBauve of New Iberia,
Mrs. Nick (Lynn) Pavich of Eunice, Mrs. Richard (Liz) Horecky
and Mrs. Jim (Louise) Clayton, both of Church Point, Mrs.
Donald (Christine) Soucy of, Abbeville, Mrs.
Loyd (Myrtle) O'Neal of Galveston, Texas, Phillis Sloat of Lee
N.H., and Mrs. Donald (Denise) Pease of York,
Maine; six sons, Remi Richard Jr. of Lake Charles, Reynold,
John and Jude Richard, all of Church Point, Douglas Richard of
Epping, N.H., and Dwight Richard of Lee, N.H.;
three brothers, Clarence Richard of Church Point, Ray Richard of
Lawtell and Robert Richard of Ruston three sisters, Solange
Delahoussaye of Opelousas, Lela Daugereaux of Carencro and Rita
Boudreaux of New Iberia; 31 grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren.
RICHARD, Cecile, Mrs. LCAP 10/9/1997
EstherwoodÄFuneral services for Mrs. Cecile Richard, 68, will be
at 2 p.m. today Oct. 9, in Victory Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Quebodeaux Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son
Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Richard died at 1:33 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997 at her residence in Midland.
RICHARD, Curtis LCAP 3/24/1997
WestlakeÄFuneral services for Curtis Richard, 78, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, March 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven
Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Tuesday. Mr. Richard died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 1997,
in his residence. A native of Ged, he was a longtime resident of
Westlake. A Navy veteran, he retired from PPG after 28 years
of service. He was a member of the Westlake Masonic
Lodge 443 F&AM, was a 32nd Degree of the Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry and received his 50- year award in 1993. He was a
member of International Association of Machinists District 161
and Westlake United Methodist Church. Survivors are
his wife, Pat Richard; one son, Jack Richard of Westlake; one
daughter, Paulann Alleman of Houston; five grandchildren and two
great-granddaughters.
RICHARD, Dudley LCAP 2/7/1997
LacassineÄFuneral services for Dudley Richard, 86, will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev.
Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral
Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today
with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral
home. Mr. Richard died Wednesday, Feb. 5,1997,
in Sulphur. A native of Eunice, he lived most of his life in
Lacassine. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church.
Survivors are two sons, Nelson J. Richard of Sulphur and Alfred
J. Richard of Starks; two daughters, Mrs. Kermit (Jean)
Ryder and Sherral Vincent, both of Lake Charles; one
stepdaughter, Mrs. John (Ruth) Racca of Lake Charles; three
sisters, Ruby Blanchette of Lake Charles, Mary Louviere of
Jennings, and Beatrice Goldberg of Wichita, Kan.; 20 grand
children; 42 great, grandchildren;and nine great-
great-grandchildren.
RICHARD, Emlle LCAP 1/16/1997
Lake ArthurÄFuneral services for Emile "Coonie" ; Richard, 82,
will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 16, in Matthews and Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Richard died at
4:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997, in his residence.
RICHARD, Joseph C. LCAP 10/24/1997
Funeral services for Joseph Charles "Red" Richard, 68, will be
at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, from Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial
will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction Of
Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Mr. Richard died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997, in a
local hospital. A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Lake
Charles most of his life. He was a bricklayer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louella Richard; three sons,
Phillip Richard of Fresno, Calif., Keith Richard of Lafayette,
and Scott Richard of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Sheila Faye Richard of Lake Charles; one bother, Felix Richard
Jr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Gerald-Simon of Lake
Charles; and eight grandchildren.
RICHARD, Leslie R. LCAP 6\5\1997
Funeral services for Leslie R. Richard 84, will be at 1 p.m. Friday June 6, from
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Irving DeBlanc will
officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson
funeral Home. visitation will be from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7
p.m. and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Richard died Tuesday, June
3,1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Creole he was an Army Air Corps
World War 11 and lived in Lake Charles. He was one of the founders of Cameron
State and served as chairman of board, served as chief deputy chief tax assessor
in Camero Parish and had been president the Louisiana Tax Association. One of
the founders of Cameron Imurance Agency, he was a Cattleman and Farmer and was a
member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic church, Cameron,Lions Club, Knights
of Colombus, Woodman of the World, American Lefgion and VFW. Survivors in clude
his wife, Elizabeth Singletary Richard; one brother, P D Richard of Creole; and
one sister, Elma Hebert of Grand Lake.
RICHARD, Louis H. Sr. LCAP 8/25/1997
Crowley - Funeral ser vices for Louis Hubert Richard Sr., 83, will be at 11 a.m Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Bible Missionary Church. The Rev. Hubert Terry wil officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa, La, under direction of Geesey- Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-1 p m. today and from 8 a.m Tuesday. Mr. Richard died Sunday Aug. 24, 1997, in a Lafayette hospital. Survivors include two son, Louis H. Richard Jr.. c DeQuincy and Warren Terre' Richard of Crowley; one daugl ter, Carolyn Bryan of Oklahom City, Okla.; two brother., Warren G. Richard of Poi Arthur, Texas, and William I Richard of Tyler, Texas; 1 grandchildren and seven grea grandchildren.
RICHARD, Martin Jr. LCAP 12/22/1997
Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Martin "Bybo" Richard
Jr., 70, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Sunday
morning in his residence.
RICHARD, Mrs. Dudley LCAP 6\4\1997
Creole Funeral services for Mrs. Dudley (Lois) Richard, 81, will be 10 a.m.,
June 5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. M.J. Bernard will officiate.
Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum underl the direction of Hixson
Funeral Home in Creole. 'Viaitation is from 10 am..1O p.m. today, with a rosary
at 7:3,0 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Richard died at 9:55 on June 3, 1997 in a local hospital. She was born in
Pecan Island and lived most of her life in Cameron. She was a member Sacred
Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons; A.B. Richard
and Billy Richard, both of Creole and Terry "Hippy" Richard ofCameron, two
daughters Larmae Miller and Genivie Conner, both of:Creole and Eldridge Nunez
of Jennings brothers, Avery Nunez of Creole 11grandchildren; and 18
grandchildren.
RICHARD, Nelson H. LCAP 6\21\1997
Lake Arthur Nelson H. Richard, 95, of Lake Arthur died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday,
June 19, in his residence.
The body was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral
RICHARD, Remi J. Sr. LCAP 7/9/1997
Church Point Funeral services for Remi J. Richard Sr., will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 10, from Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred
Swenson will officiate. Burial with full military honors by VFW Post 6720 of
Crowley will be in the church cemetery under direction of Dulion Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m.
Thursday. Mr. Richard died Monday, July 7,1997, in his residence. A lifelong
resident of Church Point, he was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired
fanner and painter. He was a lifetime member of Rodney Berger.on American Legion
Post 405 in Branch and was a member of the Perpetual Adoration Group of Our Lady
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Reva Boudreaux
Richard; nine daughters, Mrs. George (Judy) Bastidas of Sulphur, Mrs. Walter
(Bonnie) LaBauve of New Iberia, Mrs. Nick (Lynn) Pavich of Eunice, Mrs. Richard
(Liz) Horecky and Mrs. Jim (Louise) Clayton, both of Church Point, Mrs. Donald
(Christine) Soucy of Abbeville, Mrs. Loyd (Myrtle) O'Neal of Galveston, Texas,
Phillis Sloat of Lee N.H., and Mrs. Donald (Denise) Pease of York, Maine; six
sons, Remi Richard Jr. of Lake Charles, Reynold, John and Jude Richard, all of
Church Point, Douglas. Richard of Epping, N.H., and Dwight Richard of Lee, N.H.;
three brothers, Clarence Richard of Church Point, Ray Richard of Lawtell and
Robert Richard of Ruston; three sisters, Solange Delahoussaye of Opelousas,
Lela. Daugereaux of Carencro and Rita Boudreaux of New Iberia; 31 grandchildren
and 11 greatgrandchildren.
RICHARD, Remi J. Sr. LCAP 7/9/1997
Church Point Funeral services for Remi J. Richard Sr., will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 10, from Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred
Swenson will officiate. Burial with full military honors by VFW Post 6720 of
Crowley will be in the church cemetery under direction of Dulion Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m.
Thursday. Mr. Richard died Monday, July 7,1997, in his residence. A lifelong
resident of Church Point, he was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired
fanner and painter. He was a lifetime member of Rodney Berger.on American Legion
Post 405 in Branch and was a member of the Perpetual Adoration Group of Our Lady
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Reva Boudreaux
Richard; nine daughters, Mrs. George (Judy) Bastidas of Sulphur, Mrs. Walter
(Bonnie) LaBauve of New Iberia, Mrs. Nick (Lynn) Pavich of Eunice, Mrs. Richard
(Liz) Horecky and Mrs. Jim (Louise) Clayton, both of Church Point, Mrs. Donald
(Christine) Soucy of Abbeville, Mrs. Loyd (Myrtle) O'Neal of Galveston, Texas,
Phillis Sloat of Lee N.H., and Mrs. Donald (Denise) Pease of York, Maine; six
sons, Remi Richard Jr. of Lake Charles, Reynold, John and Jude Richard, all of
Church Point, Douglas. Richard of Epping, N.H., and Dwight Richard of Lee, N.H.;
three brothers, Clarence Richard of Church Point, Ray Richard of Lawtell and
Robert Richard of Ruston; three sisters, Solange Delahoussaye of Opelousas,
Lela. Daugereaux of Carencro and Rita Boudreaux of New Iberia; 31 grandchildren
and 11 greatgrandchildren.
RICHARD, T.J. LCAP 1/15/1997
Jennings - Funeral services for T.J. Richard, 67, will
be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan 16, in Living Word Assembly
of God Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery
under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Richard
died at 10:24 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 1997, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
RICHARD, Alice LCAP 12/19/1997
Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Alice Richard, 86, will be
announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in
a local care center.
RICHARD, Cynthia Faye LCAP 1/17/1997
Opelousas - Funeral services fro Lake Charles native Cythia Faye
Richard, 29,will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.18, from Holy Ghost
Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery under
direction of Williams Funeral Home. Miss Ricahrd died at
7:30a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 in a Eunice care center.
RICHARD, Durio, Mrs. LCAP 11/19/1997
Opelousas -- Funeral services for Sulphur resident
Mrs. Durio (Nelma McClelland) Richard, 83, were at
2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral
Home. Burial was in Bellevue Memorial Park. Mrs.
Richard died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997,
in a Lake Charles hospital.
RICHARD, Harry LCAP 2/16/1997
MermentauÄFuneral services for Harry "T-Boy" Richard, 50, will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, from St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church. The Rev. Paul Metrejean will officiate. Burial
with full military honors will be in the church cemetery under
direction of Matthews and Son Funerals Home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at
7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Richard died at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of
Jennings, he was a pipefitter for IMC. Survivors are his wife,
Juanita Richard; two daughters, Mrs. Kevin R.
(Kelly) Presley and Tara Richard, both of Mermentau; four
brothers, Ernest Richard of Baton Rouge, Ivan Richard of Iowa,
La., | Preston Richard of Eunice and Olan "Flip" Richard of
Jennings; three sisters, Mrs. Bobby (Lena Mae)
Ritchie of West Monroe, Mrs. Lawrence (Anna Lou) Fontenot and
Mrs. Billy Ray (Jenny) LeBlanc, both of Jennings; and one
grandchild.
RICHARD, Leroy LCAP 3/8/1997
Funeral services for Leroy 'Pee Wee" Richard, 50, will be at noon
today, March 8, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Combre Memorial Park. Mr. Richard died Wednesday, March 5,
1997, in a Lake Charles hospital.
RICHARD, Martin LCAP 2/16/1997
Funeral arrangements for Martin Richard of Westlake will be
announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Sulphur
hospital.
RICHARD, Martin Jr. LCAP 12/24/1997
Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Martin "Bybo" Richard Jr. ,
70, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Dec. 23, from Our Lady of the
Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate.
Burial with military graveside honors will be in Duhon Cemetery
under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is in the
funeral home. A rosary was said Monday. Mr. Richard died at 3
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in his home. A lifelong resident of
the Mermentau/Andrus Cove area, he served in the Navy during
World War II. He was a retired truck driver, a member of VFW Post
3686 and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Martin "Gate" and Raymond Richard,
both of Bundick Lake, and Gerald "Flashlight" Richard of
Gonzales; three daughters, Cheryl Price and Rena Gaspard, both of
Lake Arthur, and Rebecca Roy of Alexandria; one brother, Ray
Richard of Mermentau; one sister, Anna Lee Broussard of Lake
Arthur; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
RICHARD, Martin Jr. LCAP 12/23/1997
Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Martin "Bybo" Richard Jr. ,
70, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Dec. 23, from Our Lady of the
Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate.
Burial with military graveside honors will be in Duhon Cemetery
under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is in the
funeral home. A rosary was said Monday. Mr. Richard died at 3
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in his home. A lifelong resident of
the Mermentau/Andrus Cove area, he served in the Navy during
World War II. He was a retired truck driver, a member of VFW Post
3686 and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Martin "Gate" and Raymond Richard,
both of Bundick Lake, and Gerald "Flashlight" Richard of
Gonzales; three daughters, Cheryl Price and Rena Gaspard, both of
Lake Arthur, and Rebecca Roy of Alexandria; one brother, Ray
Richard of Mermentau; one sister, Anna Lee Broussard of Lake
Arthur; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
RICHARD, Nolton LCAP 12/19/1997
Funeral services for Nolton Richard, 59, of 3399 Highway 14, will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. LeRoy Pitre and Deacon Ray Granger will officiate.
Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
A wake will be from 6-9 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary.
Mr. Richard died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in a local
hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a zydeco
musician. Survivors include his wife, Tommie Richard; two
daughters, Elizabeth Richard of Lafayette and Mary Richard of
Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Abigail Johnson of Lake Charles;
12 sons, Nolan, Eddie Lee, Harry, Michael, Lerron, Andre, Eric
James, Brandon Kyle, Shannon and Eric Paul Richard, all of Lake
Charles, Larry Richard of Fort Worth, Texas, and Mitchell Peter
Richard of Jennings; five brothers; two sisters; 29
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
RICHARD, Stephen C. LCAP 4/23/1997
Funeral services for Stephen Christopher Richard, 27, of
Bakersfield, Calif.,will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, in
Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will
officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Richard died Saturday, April
19,1997, in Bakersfield. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he lived
in Baton Rouge several years prior to moving to Bakersfield in
1995. He attended St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, served as
an altar server at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church,
was an honor graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School in
Covington and attended LSU. He was a longtime employee of
Brewbacher's in Baton Rouge.
Survivors are one sister, Yvette Richard of Lafayette; his
mother, Jacquelyn Courville Richard of Baton
Rouge; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flynn
(Mary) Richard of Bakersfield; and his maternal grandparents,
Tony and Armont (O'Pry) Courville of Lake Charles.
RICHARDSON, Irma LCAP 11/22/1997
Funeral services for Irma Ward Richardson, 69,
of DeRidder will be at noon Sunday, Nov. 23,
at Johnson Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Scott
Baham will officiate. Burial will be in Cooper
Cemetery under the direction of the funeral home.
Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. today; and
from 8 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mrs.
Richardson died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21,
1997, in her daughter's house in Westlake.
A native of Poplarville, Miss., she had lived
in Moss Bluff prior to moving to DeRidder 15
years ago. She owned and operated Fine Fabric
and Bridal Boutique, and had retired from South
Central Bell Telephone Co. after 23 years of
service. She attended Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal
Church and was a member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, Rayford T.
Richardson; one son, Charles Martin Ward of Lake
Charles; three daughters, Catherine Ann Dixon of
Westlake, Gwynne Richardson of Santa Fe, N.M.,
and Gayle Hood of Houston; five brothers, Harold
Hartfield of Hattiesburg, Miss., Oscar Hartfield
of Wiggins, Miss., and Martin, L. B. "Fred" and
Haskell Hartfield, all of Poplarville, Miss.;
five sisters, Dorothy Mae Barbaro of Covington,
Genevieve Dixon and Linda Gayle Ashe, both of
Poplarville, Virginia Wagnon of Collins, Miss.,
and Verna Lee Haik of Bogalusa; her mother,
Velma Cameron of Poplarville; and six grandchildren.
RICHARDSON, Mary LCAP 11/21/1997
Funeral arrangements for Mary Richardson, 62,
will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She
died Thursday in a local hospital.
RICHARDSON, James A. Mrs. LCAP 6\4\1997
Funeral services for Mrs. James A. (Marie Hall) Richardson, 69 will be at 11
a.m. Thursday, June 5, in the First Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven Spurlock
will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Richardson died M
onday, June 2,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Bunkie, she ha lived in
Lake Charles for 28 years and taught elementary school music for 19 years in
Calcasi Parish Schoolk,which in Hamilton, Barbe, Prien Lake Nelson elementary
schools. Sh was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors are her
husban one son, James A. Richardso Jr., of Dallas, Texas; two ters, Kay
Richardson of Nederland, Texas,'and S Richardson Lansing of Mass France; one
brother, Bert T. ef naheim, Calif.; and fiv grandchildren. Memorials may be made
t Boys and Girls Villages Methodist,Children's Home, Music Program at First
Unite Methodist Church, or a charity of choice, the family said.
RICHARDSON, Marie LCAP 6\3\1997
Funeral arrangements for Marie H. Richardson, 69, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
RICHARDSON, Mary Odum LCAP 11/25/1997
Memorial services for Mary Odum Richardson,
46, will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 25, in
Hillcrest Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernest
Ford will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. Ms.
Richardson died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997, in
a local hospital. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
she had lived in Lake Charles for three years.
She had a master's degree in education from
Clark-Atlanta University and a bachelor's
degree from Bethune-Cookman. She taught school
in Florida and Atlanta before becoming a
teacher at Washington-Marion High School.
She was a member of Who's Who in America's
Black Colleges. Survivors include one son,
Don Cody of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one daughter,
Jane Jackson of Atlanta, Ga.; and two sisters,
Brenda Ford of Lake Charles and Myra Nelly of
Daytona Beach, Fla.
RICHEY, Verne, Mrs. LCAP 1/6/1997
Ragley - Funeral services for Mrs. Verne ("Johnnie") Richey, 77,
will be at 11 a.m. Today, Jan. 6, from St. Pius Catholic Church.
The Revs. John Blumm and Donald Blanchard will officiate. Burial
will be in Magnolia cemetery under direction of
Snider Funeral Home.
RIDEAU, Leo Jr. LCAP 6/23/1997
Funeral services for Leo Rideau Jr., 17, of 1902 Winterhalter St., Apt D, will
be at 8 p.m. today, June 23, in First Community Baptist Church. Dismissal will
be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Sulphur
under direction of James Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, June 17,1997, in Lake
Charles hospital.
RIDEAU, Leo Jr. LCAP 6/18/1997
Funeral arrangements for Leo Rideau Jr., 17, will be announced by James Funeral
Home. He died Monday in Lake Charles.
RIDEAUX James LCAP 3/6/1997
Funeral arrangements for James Rideaux, 56, will be announced by
James Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence.
RIDEAUX James LCAP 3/9/1997
Funeral services for James "Dooley" Rideaux, 56, will be at 1
p.m. Monday, March 10, from
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Fuselier
win officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under
direction of King s Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 11 a.m., in the funeral
home. Mr. Rideaux died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, in his
residence. A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Lake
Charles for 30 years. He was a musician and a member of Holy
Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas. Survivors are three sons
James Rideaux Jr. of South Carolina, Joseph Rideaux of
Sunset and David Rideaux of Rayne; two daughters, Gwen Rideaux of
California and Mary
Rideaux of Sunset; four brothers Hurd Rideaux of Lake Charles
John, Steve and Eli Rideaux, ad
of Chicago, Ill.; three sisters, Octavia Johnson and Lucy Lofton,
both of Lake Charles, and
Elvina Spikes of Galveston, Texas; and three grandchildren.
RIDEAUX James D LCAP 3/7/1997
Funeral arrangements for James Dooley Rideaux, 56, will be announced by
James Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence.
RIDEAUX, Lillie, Mrs. LCAP 12/19/1997
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Rideaux, 88, will be
at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Mrs. Rideaux died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 1997.
RIDEAUX, Lillie LCAP 12/16/1997
Funeral arrangements for Lillie Rideaux, 88, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Jennings hospital.
RIDER, Margel Mrs. LCAP 4\12\1997
Oberlin Funeral services for Mrs. Margel Rider, 69, will be at 2 p.m.
today, April 12, from St.
Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in Durio Cemetery under the
direction of Ardoin
Funeral Home. Mrs. Rider died at 5 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 1997, in an Oberlin care center.
RIDER, Milton LCAP 3\30\1997
Oberlin--Funeral arrangements for Milton Rider, 74, will be announced
by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Oberlin care facility.
RIDER, Milton LCAP 3\31\1997
Oberlin-Funeral services for Milton "Caton" Rider, 74, will be at 11 a.m.
today March 31, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Durio Cememtery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Mr. Rider died
Saturday March 29, 1997, in an Oberlin care center.
RIDER, Milton LCAP 3\31\1997
Oberlin-Funeral services for Milton "Caton" Rider, 74, will be at 11 a.m.
today March 31, from St. Joan of Arc
Catholic Church. Burial will be in Durio Cememtery under direction of Ardoin's
Funeral Home. Mr. Rider died Saturday March 29, 1997, in an Oberlin care
center.
RIDER, Hazel Gordon LCAP 11/14/1997
Kinder -- Funeral services for Hazel Gordon Rider, 79,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 14, in First United
Pentecostal Church. The Revs. A.A. Haymon, James Rider
and T.L. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Green
Oaks Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Rider died
at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of Kinder, she was a charter member
of First United Pentecostal Church and the Sitter's
Registry of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons,
Cecil Rider of Zavalla, Texas and Jimmy Ryder of Houston;
one stepson, Vernon Ryder of Lake Arthur; four daughters,
Bonnie Austin, Jerry O'Connor and Becky Robertson, all of
Kinder, and Patricia Blazier of Slidell; 25 grandchildren;
43 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren
RIGGS, Dale LCAP 6/21/1997
Funeral arrangements for Dale Riggs, 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral
Home. He died Thursday in a New Orleans
RIGGS, Dale LCAP 6/22/1997
Funeral services for DaleRiggs, 75, of Sulphur will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June
23, Johnson Funeral Home.
Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consola Cemetery under the
direction Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 24 p. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mr. Riggs died Thursday
June 19, 1997 in a New Orleans hospital.A native of Denver, Colorada and a
resident of Sulphur since 1959, he was a Army veteran ,World War 11, a member
Plasterers Local 79. Survivors include two sons Wayne Riggs of Pittsburgh, Pa.
and Tommy Riggs of San Antonio, Texas; two daughte Darlene Riggs of Warwick R
and Sandra Mason of Kenner one brother, Elmer Riggs Wheatridge, Colo.; seven
grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
RIGMAIDEN, Ethel C. LCAP 7/16/1997
Dequincy Funeral services for Ethel C. Rigmaiden, 85, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 17, in First United Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell
will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under direction of Snider
Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.10 p.m. today in the funeral home
and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church.
She died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15,1997, in DeQuincy. A native of Edna, she was
a graduate of Reeves High School and had lived in DeQuincy since 1929. She was
employed at Hyatt's Dry Goods and was a member and past Sunday school teacher
and past Sunday school secretary at First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Berry and Shirley Gillis, both of
DeQuincy; five grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren.
RIGMAIDEN, Herman LCAP 4\24\1997
Mosville Funeral services for Herman "Buddy" Rigmaiden will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, April 25, in St. Paul CME Methodist Church. The Rev. Carl Rigmaiden will
officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of James
Funeral Home. Visitation is from 69 P.M. today in the church. Mr. Rigmaiden
died Sunday, April 20, 1997, in a Sulphur care center. A native of DeQuincy, he
had lived in the Houston River Area most of his life. Survivors are three
brothers, Edward, Herbert, and Raymond Rigmaiden, all of Houston River; five
sisters, Mrs. Mable Stevens of Westlake, Mrs. Willie Mae Tezeno of Opelousas,
Mrs. Sadie Mae Cole of Houston River, Mrs. Rita Key of Los Angeles; and Mrs.
Alma Faye Garrick of Valloy, Calif.
RIGMAIDEN, James LCAP 4\1\1997
Oakdale Funeral services for James "Dickie Man" Rigmaiden, 55, will be at
11 a.m. today, April 1, in Shiloh
Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Community Cemetery under direction of
Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Rigmaiden died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997, in a Bunkie care
center.
RILEY, Edythe Edna LCAP 3\13\1997
Funeral services for Edythe E. Walton Riley, 86 will be at 2 p.m.Friday,
March 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate.
Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from
5-10p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Riley
died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 11,1997, in local hospital. She was
a native of Duncan, Okla. and lived in Lake Charles since 1953. She
retired after 22 years of service as a teacher for the Calcasieu
Parish School Board.
She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors are one daughter Mrs. Jimmie D. (Elma Lee) Morgan, one sister,
Gladys Boatwright, Dallas; one brother A. L. Walton, Ardmore, Okla. and two
grandchildren.
RILEY, Edythe LCAP 3/12/1997
Funeral arrangements for Edythe Riley, 86 will be announced by Johnson's
Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.
RILEY, Edythe LCAP 3/12/1997
Funeral arrangements for Edythe Riley, 86 will be announced by Johnson's Funeral
Home. She
died Tuesday in a local hospital.
RILEY, Lols LCAP 6/16/1997
Pitkin Funeral services for Lois Riley, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, June 16,
in Ardoin's Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Blue Branch Cemetery. She died at
7:45 a.m. Sunday June 15,1997, in a Houston hospital.
RITTER, Ada C. LCAP 4\28\1997
Funeral services for Ada Ca Ritter, 95, Will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, in
Johnso Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Spurlock will officiate. Burial will be in
Prien Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 58 p.m today. Mrs. Ritter died at 10:19 a.m Sunday, April
27, 1997, in a Joe
hospital. A native Of Sunrise, Ky., she lived most of her adult life in
Mliamisburg, Ohio, moving to Lake Charles in 1972. She retired executive
secretary to the president of American Envelope Co. She was a member of Kappa
Delta Phi sorority, serving as National President for one year, was a lifelong
member of the OES, and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lake
Charles. Survivors are one son, Paul Bruce Ritter of Lake Charles; four
grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Memorials May be made to First
United Methodist Church, the family said.
RITTER, Kinsey L LCAP 11/28/1997
DeQuincy Funeral services for Kinsey Leon
Ritter, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Friday,
Nov. 28, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs.
T.D. Cardwell and R.T. Bridges will of officiate
Burial will be in Cole Cemetery. Visitation
continues today. Mr. Ritter died at 12:30
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997, in his residence.
Mr. Ritter was a plumber and a member of Local
106. He was active with community efforts
involving 4-H clubs and FFA chapters.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Ritter; two sons,
Rodrick Lyn Ritter of Lake Charles and Damon
Ritter of DeQunicy; one daughter, Melissa Steffen
of Mamou; four brothers, Shelby and Floyd Ritter
of Lake Charles, Kirby Ritter of Huntsville, Texas
and Troy Ritter of Lafayette; two sisters,
Melba Leger and Sharon Guidry, both of Sulphur;
two grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
RITTER, John S. LCAP 4/8/1997
Kinder - Funeral services for John Samuel Ritter, 13, will be at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9, in First Congregational Church. The Revs. Don
Fields and Walt Peacock will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial
Gardens in Reeves under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation
will be from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the
funeral home. The youth died Sunday, April 6, 1997, in a Houston hospital.
A native of the Kinder area, he was a student at Kinder Junior High School,
where he was a member of the Junior Beta Club. He was a member of
First Congregational Church. Survivors are his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Carl
W. (Nan) Ritter of LeBlanc; one sister; Jennifer Lohman of LeBlanc; his
paterna; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Dorothy) Ritter of Reeves;
and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. L.A.(Mary) Fluesmeier of Columbia.
RIVERS, Woodrow W. LCAP 1/19/1997
PITKIN - Funeral services for Woodrow W. Rivers, 77, will be at 2 p m today.
Jan. 19. in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery
under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Pitkin.
Mr. Rivers died at 7:15 a.m.Friday, Jan. 17, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital.
RIVERS, Woodrow W. LCAP 1/17/1997
Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Woodrow W. Rivers, 77, of Pitkin will be
announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital.
ROACH, Franklin LCAP 8/25/1997
Westlake - Funeral services for Franklin "Andy" Roach, 72, of Sulphur will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. A native of Westlake, he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Battle of the Bulge with the 101st Airborne and in occupied Berlin under the 82nd Airborne. He was employed by John Flanders Auto Salvage and by Agco Auto Parts for 20 years. Survivors are his wife, Vada Roach; one son, Keith Roach of Carlyss; one daughter, Brenda Dugas of Carlyss; one stepson, Fredrick Burkett of Sulphur; one sister, Dorothy Ellis of Lake Charles; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
ROBBINS, Mrs. Frank S. LCAP 2/1/1997
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Frank S. (Gerry) Robbins, 64, will be at 2
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Gene Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Robbins died Friday, Jan. 31,1997, in Lake Charles.
A native of Ponca City, Okla., she retired from PPG after 30 years in benefit
services.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, Stuart Robbins of Houston and Gary Robbins
of Sulphur; two sisters, Faye Richardson and Betty Bible, both of Ponca City;
and one grandchild.
ROBBINS, Frances LCAP 6/29/1997
Funeral arrangements for Frances Robbins, 80, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died at 6:55 p.m. Saturday at her residence.
ROBBINS, Keith V. Mrs. LCAP 6/30/1997
Funeral services for Mrs Keith V. (Frances G.) Robbins 80, will be at 3 p.m.
today, Jun 30, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Doug Moore and Linda Hopkin will officiate. Burial will be in H i g
h 1 a nd Memory Gardens
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Robbins died at 6:55 pm. June 28,1997, in
her residence. A native of Meridian, Miss she had lived in Lake Charles fo the
past 67 year~. She was a gr uate of Lake Charles High Sch and Vincent Business
Colleg She taught business administr tion at Vincent Business Colle for several
years. She als worked in the Personn Department at Cities Service an as an
accountant at the Pionee Club. She lived for a time i Saudi Arabia and worked as
travel agent. She was active 1 civic affairs, including the L Charles Community
Chorus the Girl Scouts. She was a founder member of the Lake Charl Yacht Club
and a member W.B. Williamson Post American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include
her husband; one daughter, Keit Frances Robbins of Lake Charles; one brother,
Wayla Gillespie of Upland, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
ROBBINS, Oliva LCAP 6/25/1997
Glenmora - Funeral services for Mr. Oliva "OX." Robbins, 84, will be
2 p.m. today, June 25, at Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will in Butter
Cemetery in Forest Hill. Mr. Robbins died Monday, June 23, 1997, in
a Rapides hospital.
ROBERSON, I.V. Mrs. LCAP 8/11/1997
Funeral services for Mrs. J.V. (Ludelle Wade) Roberson, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will ofriciate. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in Dewey Cemetery in Lawn, Texas, under direction of Elliott Hamil Funeral Home of Abilene. Local visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Roberson died Saturday, Aug. 9,1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Lawn, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher in the Infant-Preschool Department for 30 years. She was active in the International Seamen's Ministry through Carey Baptist Association and a member of the Winters, Texas, OES. Survivors are her husband; two sons, Robert A. Roberson o Colleyville, Texas, and J. Dwight Roberson of College Park, Md.; one daughter, Mrs. David (Marcha) Talton of Claremont, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Trinity Baptist Church. the familv said.
ROBERSON, Ludelle Mrs. LCAP 8/10/1997
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ludelle Roberson, 76, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
ROBERTS, Clifford LCAP 4\6\1997
See obit. dated 4\7\1997
ROBERTS, Clifford LCAP 4\6\1997
See obit. dated 4\7\1997
ROBERTS, Clifford C. LCAP 4\7\1997
Graveside services for Clifford C. Roberts, 87, of Lutcher will be at noon
today, April 7, in
Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Mr. Roberts
died at 9:53 a.m. Friday, April 4, 1997, in a Lutcher hospital.
ROBERTS, Jessie LCAP 8/26/1997
Westlake - Funeral arrangements for Jessie Roberts 73, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 2: p.m .Monday in Alexandria.
ROBERTS, Jessie P. LCAP 8/27/1997
Westlake - Funeral services for Jessie Perry "J.P." Roberts, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Roberts died Monday, Aug. 25, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Moultrie, Ga., he was a longtime resident of Westlake. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 407 and VFW Post 2130. He was retired from the Port of Lake Charles after 25 years service. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Roberts; one son, Edward Perry Roberts of Westlake; two daughters, Tina Roberts of Lafayette and Delia Senisse of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Mallie Parrish of Tennessee; five grandchildren; are two great-grandchildren.
ROBERTS, John LCAP 4\16\1997
Funeral services for John Roberts, 33, of 2131 Knapp St. will be at
7:30 p.m. today, Apri 16, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jimmy
Joseph wil officiate. Dismissal will be at 1 a.m. Thursday, with
burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. today.
Mr. Roberts died Friday, Apri 11, 1997, in his residence. Survivors
are two brothers Johnny Roberts of Long Beach Calif., and Robert Vital
of Lake Charles; his mother, Mary Vital of Lake Charles; and his
maternal grandmother, Leanna Joseph of Lake Charles.
ROBERTS, John LCAP 4\12\1997
Funeral arrangements for John Roberts, 34, of 2131 Knapp St., will be
announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died Friday in his residence.
ROBERTS, W.W. LCAP 12/3/1997
St. Landry -- Funeral services for W.W. "Bill"
Roberts, 85, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4,
from St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Burial will
be in St. Theresa's Catholic Church Cemetery
under direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Roberts
died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, in
the Bunkie hospital.
ROBINSON, Grace L. Mrs. LCAP 3\30\1997
DeQuincy-Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Lane Robinson, 99, will be at
2 p.m. Monday, March 31, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement
will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction
of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3-10 p.m. today and from
9 a.m-noon Monday in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs.
Robinson died Saturday, March 29,1997, in DeQuincy. A native of Lawrence
County, Miss., and a resident of DeQuincy since 1921, she attended
Mississippi Women's College and taught school in Forest. During World
War II, she headed numerous war bond drives. She was a member of First
Baptist Church where she was the oldest member and a Sunday school teacher
over 50 years. She was a member and past matron of Eastern Star, a member
of the DeQuincy Garden Club, Dental Auxiliary, and civic affairs. She had
worked in her husband's dental office. Survivors are one daughter, Fannie
Sue Heard of DeQuincy; one grandchild; and one greatgrandchild. Memorials
may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or charity of choice,
the family said.
ROBERTS, Sam LCAP 11/7/1997
Funeral arrangements for Sam Roberts, 79, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday
in a Lake Charles care facility.
ROBERTS, Sam C. LCAP 11/8/1997
Moss Bluff - Funeral services for Sam C. Roberts, 79, will be at
noon Sunday, Nov.9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Reynolds
will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation
is from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.
Sunday. Mr. Roberts died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, in a local care
center. A native of Bell, he was a longtime resident of Moss
Bluff. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Edwina Roberts of Sulphur; four sons,
Melvin Roberts of Houston, Marlin Roberts of Lafayette, Lanny
Roberts of Moss Bluff, and Reginald Roberts of Lake Charles; one
brother, Floyd Roberts of Moss Bluff; one sister, Verna Mae
Adcock of Moss Bluff; 10 grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
ROBERTSON, Paul LCAP 8/11/1997
Sulphur - Funera arrangements for Paul Robertson, 32, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Hospital. He died Sunday in a Texas hospital.
ROBERTSON, Paul A. LCAP 8/13/1997
Funeral services for Lake Charles native for Paul Anthony Robertson, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 13, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Bartlett Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Robertson died Sunday Aug. 10, 1997, in a Texas hospital. A native of Sulphur, he lived in Round Rock, Texas, where he was employed by Dell Computers. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and McNeese State University and was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur and Kappa Alpha fraternity. Survivors are one brother David Robertson; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Elton (Helen Jean') Robertson; and his maternal grandmother, Nancy Tyler, all of Sulphur.
ROBERTSON, Paul A. LCAP 8/12/1997
Sulphur- Funeral services for Paul Anthony Robertson, 32, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Barllett Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Robertson died Sunday, Aug. 10, 1997, in a Texas hospital. A native of Sulphur, he lived in Round Rock, Texas, where he was employed by Dell Computers. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and McNeese State University and was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur and Kappa Alpha fraternity. Survivors are one brother, David Robertson; his father, Elton Robertson; his mother, Helen Jean Robertson; and his maternal grandmother, Nancy Tyler, all of Sulphur.
ROBICHEAUX, Bertha M. LCAP 4\12\1997
Orange, Texas Funeral services for Berth a McClain Robicheaux, 79, will
be at 2 p.m. Monday,
April 14, in Claybar Funeral Home. Mrs. Robicheaux died Friday April 11,
1997. in a Lake
Charles hospital.
ROBINSON Infant LCAP 6/18/1997
Elton-Graveside services for Rivber Ethan Robinson, infant son Ester Deanna
Robinson and Russell Lee Celestine, will be at 2 pm. today , June 18 in St
Peter Cemetery. Burial is under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton.
The infant died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, in the Mamou hospital.
ROBINSON, Abe Jr. LCAP 6/13/1997
Lecompte Funeral services for Abe Robinson Jr., 41, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, in Mount Lebanon Baptist
Church. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Church Cemetery under. the direction
of Thompson
Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mr. Robinson died at 12:30, a.m. Saturday, June 7,
1997, in his parents residence. in Lecompte.
ROBINSON, Daniel W. Sr. LCAP 5\30\1997
DeQuincy- Funeral services for Daniel Walter Robinson Sr. 47, will be at 1 p.
m. Saturday May 31, in Mt. Zion Baptist church. The Rev. Isiah Buck will
officiate will be in Paradise under direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. in the church. Mr. Robinson died Wednesay 28,
1997, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Marion, he had lived in DeQuincy since 1980. He was a member of
Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Daniel Robinson Jr. of Farmersville; one daughter,
Oswala Robinson of Farmerville; four brothers, Kenneth Robinson of Houston ,
Joseph Robinson of Sacramento, Calif., Charles and Rugeley Robinson, both of
DeQuincy; one sister, Elizabeth Williams of Houston; and five grandchildren.
ROBINSON, Harry P. II LCAP 7/4/1997
Funeral arrangements fo Harry Paul Robinson II will b announced by Hixson Funera
Home. He died Thursday in L C1
ROBINSON, Regina LCAP 5\26\1997
Leesville Funeral sei vices for Regina Robinson, 33, will be at 11 a.m. today,
May 26, in BeauregardVernon Funere Home. Burial will be in Garden Memories
Cemetery. She died Thursday, May T 1997, in the Leesville hospital.
ROBINSON, Robbie LCAP 11/22/1997
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Manuel (Robbie)
Robinson, 65, will be announced by Hixson Funeral
Home. He died Friday in his residence. Delta
Marie Stutes Funeral services for Delta Marie
Stutes, 77, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23,
in the Johnson Funeral Home chapel. The Rev.
Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in
Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction
of the funeral home. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m.
today, Nov. 22, and from 8 a.m. Sunday in the
funeral home. Mrs. Stutes died at 9:48 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, in a local hospital. A
native of Indian Bayou, she had lived in Lake
Charles since 1957. She was a member of Glad
Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include
two sons, Gene R. Stutes of Cameron and David A.
Stutes of Sugarland, La.; three daughters, Mrs.
Ricky (Sylvia M.) Reasoner of Vinton, Mrs. J. R.
(Dolores) Hodges, and Mrs. Johnny (Mona Lynn) Duhon,
both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Eva Gary of
Indian Bayou, Eva Rayburn of Baton Rouge, Nola
Russo of Deweyville, Texas, and Ella Gary of Crowley;
17 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
ROBINSON, Daniel LCAP 5\29\1997
See obit dated 5\30\1997.
ROBINSON, Infant LCAP 7/11/1997
Graveside services for Gina Brittney Robinson, infant daughter of Torrey
Robinson and Gina Gobert of Moss Bluff, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in
Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Arrangements are under
direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The infant died Thursday July 10, 1997, in a
local hospital. Additional survivors includE one brother, Blayne Robinson ol
Moss Bluff., one sister, Catelir Robinson of Moss Bluff, paterna grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Marjorie) Robinson 1II of Mos! Bluff; maternal grandfather
James Gobert of Lafayette maternal grandmother, Mar, Oobert of Moff Bluff.,
paterna great grandparents, Mildrei Robinson of Lake Charles ani Adaline
Landshof of Cantor Ohio; maternal greatgrandparents, Anastasia Semien and Pearl
Gobert, both of Lafayette.
ROBINSON, Infant LCAP 7/11/1997
Graveside services for Gina Brittney Robinson, infant daughter of Torrey
Robinson and Gina Gobert of Moss Bluff, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in
Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Arrangements are under
direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The infant died Thursday July 10, 1997, in a
local hospital. Additional survivors includE one brother, Blayne Robinson ol
Moss Bluff., one sister, Catelir Robinson of Moss Bluff, paterna grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Marjorie) Robinson 1II of Mos! Bluff; maternal grandfather
James Gobert of Lafayette maternal grandmother, Mar, Oobert of Moff Bluff.,
paterna great grandparents, Mildrei Robinson of Lake Charles ani Adaline
Landshof of Cantor Ohio; maternal greatgrandparents, Anastasia Semien and Pearl
Gobert, both of Lafayette.
ROBINSON, James Lee LCAP 12/6/1997
Elizabeth -- Funeral services for James Lee "Shortman" Robinson,
69, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in St. James A.M.E. Church.
Burial will be in Elizabeth Community Cemetery under direction of
Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Robinson died Wednesday,
Dec. 3, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital.
ROBSON, Minnie LCAP 4\18\1997
DeRidder- Funeral services for Minnie Robson, 79,will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
April 21 Sweet Home Baptist Church Burial will be in Community Cemetery in
Merryville under direction of Colonial Fune Home. Mrs. Robson died at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, 1997, in a DeRidder hospital.
ROCHON, Gilbert II LCAP 11/1/1997
Oakland, Calif. Funeral services for Gilbert
L. Rochon II, 72, of Richmond' Calif., will
be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, from St. John
Catholic Church in El Cerito, Calif. The
Rev. Jay Matthews will officiate. Interment
will be at Sunset View Cemetery in E1 Cerito
under direction of Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. Mr. Rochon died on Tuesday,
Oct. 28,1997, in a Berkeley, Calif. hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, he attended Sacred
Heart School and Xavier Prep. in New Orleans.
In 1945, he graduated from Xavier University's
School of Pharmacy. He was a retired businessman
and pharmacist. Survivors include his wife,
Lavonne Ripley Rochon of Richmond, Calif.;
two sisters, Madeline Rochon Rayon Simeon of
Richmond and Denise Rochon Post of Rochester,
N.Y.; five sons, Gilbert L. Rochon III and
Gregory P. Rochon, both of New Orleans,
Stephen W. Rochon of Mitchellville, Md., Evan
A. Rochon of Los Angeles and Brandon P. Rochon
of Richmond; two daughters, Alexis Paula Rochon
of Los Angeles and Stephanie Rene Ripley of
Richmond; and eight grandchildren.
RODRIGUE, Bert A. LCAP 9/6/1997
Funeral services for Bert A. Rodrigue, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Michael A. Rodrigue will officiate. Burial will be in
Graceland Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. today and from 8 a,m. Sunday.
Mr. Rodrigue died Friday, Sept. 5, 1997, in a local hospital.
He had lived in Lake Charles all of his life before moving to Toledo
Bend three years ago. He was a charter member of Lakeside Baptist
Church in Lake Charles where he was chairman of the deacons. He was more
recently a member of Lakeside Baptist Church on Toledo Bend Lake. A retired
barber after 38 years, former co-owner of Rodrigues Barber Shop, and 1969
Louisiana Barber of the Year, he was a member of Barbers and Beauticians
International Union where he was a vice president and served on the laws
committee; Barbers Local Union 496, in which he had been a president. Barbers
and Beauticians Local Union 542, where he had been secretary/ treasurer; UFCW
International Union; and the Louisiana State Association of Barbers.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Ash Rodrigue; two sons, the Rev.
Michael A. Rodrigue of Moss Bluff and Mark A. Rodrigue, of Orange, Texas; one
daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Marsha) O'Bryan of Lake Charles; one brother, Jerry W.
Rodrigue of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Lurline Duplechain and
Mrs. Shirley Micelle, both of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart and Lung Association,
the family said.
ROGERS, LeRoy E. LCAP 12/8/1997
Port Charlotte, Fla. -- LeRoy E. Rogers, 91, died Saturday,
Dec. 6, 1997, in a Port Charlotte hospital. A native of New York
City, he resided in Connecticut and, for the last
25 years, in Florida. Survivors include his wife, Claire English
Rogers; two daughters, Nancy Czejkowski of Lake Charles and Gail
Fields of Wallingford, Conn.; four grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew's
Episcopal Church in Moss Bluff, the family said.
ROJAS, Abelardo C. LCAP 6/8/1997
Sulphur Funeral services for Abelardo Cortez "Abe" Rojas, 61, of Longville
will be at 4 p.m. Monday, June 9, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Brother Dale
Nazworth will officiate. Burial will be in Buck Martin Cemetery in Sugartown.
Visitation will be from 310 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Rojas
died Friday, June 6, 1997, at his residence. A native of Escuinpa, Mexico, he
was an Army veteran, having served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a
member of VFW Post 2130, American Legion Posf wi and the Military Honor of the
Purple Heart, Chapter 1996. Survivors include his wife Ruthie Rojas; four sons,
Abelardo Rojas Jr. of Los Angeles, Carlos Daigle of Longville, Billy Daigle of
Baton Rouge and Ray Daigle of DeRidder; two daughters, Sandra Rojas of Los
Angeles and Vania Rojas of Mexico; five brothers, Gildardo, Eutilberto, Armando,
Jarge and Luis Rojas, all of Mexico; three sisters, Blanca Mora, Gloria Osuna
and Carmen Osuna, all of Mexico; his stepT mother, Guadalupe Osuna of Mexico;
four grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
ROLLINS, Mrs. Ronald LCAP 2/14/1997
BEAUMONT, Texas - Funeral services for Mrs. Ronald (Nancy McGaugh) Rollins, 37,
will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 14, in Lamar Baptist Church under the direction
of Broussard's Mortuary.
Mrs. Rollins died Wednesday, Feb. 12,1997, in Kountze, Texas.
She was a native of Urania, La.
Survivors are her husband; one son Van Wolcott of San Antonio; one brother, Paul
McGaugh of San Antonio; three sisters, Lisa Singletary of Spring Branch, Texas,
Angela Cowart of Bulverder, Texas, and Amy McGaugh of Kountze; and her father,
Marvin E. MeGaugh of Kountze
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, the family said.
ROMERO, Anest Mrs. LCAP 7/16/1997
Esterwood Funeral services for Mrs. Anest "Pie" Romero, 77, will be at 10 a.m.
today, July 16, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Burial will be in Estherwood
Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Romero died at
4:40 p.m. Monday, July 14, 1997, in a Crowley care center.
ROMERO, Anest Marle LCAP 7/15/1997
Jennings Funeral arrangements for Anest Marie Romero, 77, of Estherwood will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 4:40 p.m. Monday in a
Crowley care center.
ROMERO, Infant LCAP 8/19/1997
Graveside services for Emily Kathleen Romero, infant daughter of Ronnie and Kathy Romero, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Aug. 19, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. The infant died at 8:21 a.m Monday, Aug. 18,1997, in a local hospital. Survivors are her parents two brothers, Ronald J. Romero Jr. and Nicholas Lee Kelley, both of Lake Charles; paternal grand parents, Billy and Erline Romer., of Big Lake; and maternal grandparents, Don and Shirley Kelley of Lake Charles.
ROMERO, Leo P. Mrs. LCAP 8/9/1997
Sulphur- Funeral services for Mrs. Leo Paul (Celeste) Romero,83, will be at 10 a.m. Monday Aug.11, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. George Repchick will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Romero died Friday Aug. 8, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton.Survivors include her husband; one son, Arcin Boudreaux of Sulphur; one daughter, Stella Hoffpauir of Sulphur; five brothers, Earl Cormier of Orange, Texas,, Jesse Cormier of Hemphill, Texas, Everette Cormier of Irving, Texas, Thomas Cormier of Hot Springs, Ark., and Daniel Cormier of Alexandria; one sister., Eunice Youngblood of Beaumont, Texas; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
ROMERO, Lorena T. LCAP 7/8/1997
Mermentau Funeral services for Lorena Trahan "Caitlin" Romero, 74, will be
9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July from St. John the Evangel Catholic Church. Burial will
in Mermentau Cemetery un direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Romero
died at 8:15 p. Sunday, July 6,1997, in Welsh.
ROMERO, Lorena T. LCAP 7/8/1997
Mermentau Funeral services for Lorena Trahan "Caitlin" Romero, 74, will be
9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July from St. John the Evangel Catholic Church. Burial will
in Mermentau Cemetery un direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Romero
died at 8:15 p. Sunday, July 6,1997, in Welsh.
ROMERO, M. J. LCAP 6/25/1997
Funeral services for M.J. "Dago" Romero, 79, will be at 4 p.m.
today, June 25 ' from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Irvings
Deblanc and Al Vope will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
A rosary was said Tuesday. Mr. Romero died Monday, June 23, 1997, in
a local hospital. A native of Abbeville, he was a
longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran of World
War II, serving on the U.S.S. New Jersey. He was a member of St.
Margaret Catholic Church and the VFW. Survivors include his wife,
Loula Mae Landry Romero; one son, Christopher Joseph Romero of Lake
Charles; four daughters, Anna Romero Viator, Diana Lee Romero Lopez
and Rachael Lynn Romero Vidrine, all of Lake Charles, and Sharon
Rose Gayle Romero Toups of Carlyss; one brother, Dudley Joseph
Romero of Abbeville; one sister, Lodina Romero Connor of Abbeville;
14 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren.
ROMERO, Rose C., Mrs. LCAP 12/23/1997
Mermentau -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rose C. Romero, 75, will
be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 23, from St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. John the Evangelist
Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Romero died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, in her
residence.
ROMERO, Rose C.,Mrs. LCAP 12/24/1997
Mermentau -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rose C. Romero, 75, will
be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 23, from St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. John the Evangelist
Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Romero died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, in her
residence.
ROMITO, Richard E. Sr. LCAP 7/9/1997
League City, Texas -Wake services for Richard E. Romito Sr., 51, father of
Richard E. Romito Jr. of Westlake, will be at 7 p.m. today, July 9, in Jack Rowe
Funeral Home. Mr. Rornito died Saturday, July 5, 1997, in Houston.
ROMITO, Richard E. Sr. LCAP 7/9/1997
League City, Texas -Wake services for Richard E. Romito Sr., 51, father of
Richard E. Romito Jr. of Westlake, will be at 7 p.m. today, July 9, in Jack Rowe
Funeral Home. Mr. Rornito died Saturday, July 5, 1997, in Houston.
ROPER, W.J. LCAP 2/8/1997
Funeral services for W.J. "Jack" Roper, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in
Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. L.P. Upton will off iciate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens.
Visitation is from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday.
Mr. Roper died at 11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Coushatta and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he served in the
U.S. Army during World War II in the Aleutian Islands. He was a registered
nurse, a bookkeeper, a member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle and was
actively involved in many charitable activities.
Survivors are his wife, Emily B. Roper; two sons, Vernon Cuvillier of Moss Bluff
and Lyence "Jake" Cuvillier of Lake Charles; three daughters, Glady Newman of
Sweetlake, Pearl Kura of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Viola Fontenot of Lake
Charles; two brothers, Paul Roper of Houma and Shelby Roper of Baton Rouge; two
sisters, Ruth Pevy of Oil City and Ollie Bourg of Shreveport; 47 grandchildren;
and many great-grandchildren.
ROSE, Arthur LCAP 5\26\1997
Funeral arrangements for Arthur Rose, 89, will be announced by Hixson Funeral
Home. He died Sunday in th Sulphur Hospital.
ROSE, Arthur J. LCAP 5\27\1997
Ellisville, Miss.- Funeral services for Arthur J. Rose, 90, will be at 10 a.m
Wednesday, May 28, Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in Jones Funeral Home. Local by Hixson Funeral
Home. He died Sunday, May 25,1997 in the Sulphur hospital. A native of
Ellisville, Miss., be had lived in Westlake since 1970 and was a retired cotton
farmer. Survivors includehis wife, Sadie Steverson Rose,, one son George M. Rose
of Westlake one stepson, Charles R. Smith of Farmerville; two stepdaaghters
Elsie Alford of Farmerville, and Gladys McFarland of Robstown Texas; 15
grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and four great greatgrandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Calcasieu Association fo Retarded Citizens, the family
said.
ROSE, Ruby O. LCAP 6/17/1997
DeRidder- Funeral services for Ruby Osalene Sheets Rose, 78, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesay, June 18, in First Bapist Church. The Rev. Stan Allcorn and Ed Robinson
will officiate. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Cemetery in
Jasper, Texas, under direction of BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. Visitation is
from 410 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the
church. Mrs. Rose died at approximately 8 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 1997, in a Lake
Charles hospital. A native of Fairdale, Texas, she was a graduate of Hemphill
(Texas) High School and received a B.S. and M.Ed. in education from Stephen F.
Austin University. She taught school in Fairdale, Hickory Hill, Temple Springs
and Jasper, Texas, She also taught school in DeRidder and Metairie. She was a
former coowner of City Welding and Machine Shop in DeRidder an a member of
First Baptis Church of DeRidder. She was past member of the Thursday Study Club
and past president the Ladies Auxiliary a Beauregard Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include two daugh ters, Belinda Williams Green o DeRidder and Vickie
William Green of Destrehan; one step son, Jimmy Rose of Jasper Texas; two
sisters, Jean McDaniel of Kirbyville, Texas and Eulene Procella o Hemphill,
Texas; six grandchildren and three greatgrandchild.
ROSEN, Ira P. LCAP 2/18/1997
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Ira P. Rosen will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.
19, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Rosen died Sunday, Feb. 16,1997, in a DeRidder hospital.
ROSFELD, Florence R. LCAP 9/7/1997
Funeral arrangements for Florence Ruby Rosfeld, 72, will announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Lake Charles.
ROSFELD, Florence Ruby LCAP 9/8/1997
Funeral services for Miss Florence Ruby Rosfeld, 72, will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ken Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial
Park.
Visitation is from 2:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Miss Rosfeld died Saturday, Sept. 6,1997, in her residence.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she taught second grade in
Cameron and Grand Lake High School. She was a painter and musician and sang with
the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus. She attended McNeese State University and
graduated from Southern Nazarene University. She was a member of
Lakewood Bible Fellowship Church.
Survivors include one brother, John Rosfeld of Oklahoma City, Okla.;
and two sisters, Dorothy Helms of Lake Charles and Ruth Wittler of Hampton,
Ga.
ROUGEAU, Amaya Mrs. LCAP 5\30\1997
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Amaya Rougeau, 101, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital.
ROUGEAU, Glenn G. LCAP 7/16/1997
Moss Bluff Funeral services for Glenn Gordon Rougeau, will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, in Hixsen Funeral Home.
The Revs.. Bruce Butts and Jack Reynolds will.officiate. Graveside services will
be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Paul Cemetery in Eunice. Visitation will be from
210 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Rougeau died Tuesday, July 15,
1997, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Eunice, he lived in Moss Bluff
for the past 38 years and and was a Korean War. He was a member of St. Theodore
Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Dean and Shane Rougeau, both of
Moss Bluff., two daughters, Lis Biera of Amari116, Texas, and Kay Rougeau of
Moss Bluff; two brothers, Cleo Rougeau of Vinton and Rodney Rougeau of Moss
Bluff, one sister, Jeanne Talbot of Moss Bluff; and his ,.nother, Sadie Young
Rougeau. of Moss Bluff.
ROUGEAU, Infant LCAP 5\6\1997
Jennings FuneraI arrangements for Shannon Keith Rougeau, infant son of Keith
and Bernadine Rougeau, will announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Homa He died
at 4:50 a.m. Monday in the Jennings hospital.
ROUGEAU, Infant LCAP 5\7\1997
Jennings Graveside services for Shannon Keith Rougeau, infant son of Keith an
Bernadine Rougeau, will be at 1 a.m. today, May 7, in Lopez Cemetery under
direction o Matthews and Son Funera Home. The infant died at 4:50 a.m Monday,
May 5, 1997, in th Jennings hospital.
ROUGEAU, Infant LCAP 5\7\1997
Jennings Graveside services for Shannon Keith Rougeau, infant son of Keith an
Bernadine Rougeau, will be at 1 a.m. today, May 7, in Lope Cemetery under
direction o Matthews and Son Funera Home. The infant died at 4:50 a.m Monday,
May 5, 1997, in the Jennings hospital.
ROUGEAU, Lillie M. Mrs. LCAP 8/10/1997
Kinder - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lillie M. Rougeau, 91, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Kinder.
ROUGEAU, Lily LCAP 8/11/1997
Kinder - Funeral services for Lilly Rougeau, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12. in Ardoin
Funeral Home The Rev. Don Fields will offilciate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery. Visitation is from 1-9 p.m today and 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Rougeau died Saturday, Aug. 9,1997, in Kinder. A lifelong resident of Kinder, she was a member of a pioneer family. She and her husband Reme Rougeau operated Rougeau's Grocery for more than 50 years before retiring in 1967. She was a member of First Congregational Church. Survivors include two daughters, Margie R. LaFleur and Greta R. Graham, both of Kinder; one son, Carroll Willis Rougeau of Clarksville, Tenn.; two sisters, Wanda Mayfield of Kinder and Ethel Newman of Beaumont, Texas; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church, the family said.
ROUGEAU, Amaya H. Mrs. LCAP 6\1\1997
Funeral services for Amaya Hardy Rougeau, 101, will be at 11. a.m. Monday, June
2, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church. The Rev. Ronald Groth will
officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile under the
direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 69 p.m. today, with a
rosary at 7 p.m in the funeral home Mrs. Rougeau died Thursday, May 29, 1997,
in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Oberlin and a resident of Lake Charles
for 45 years, she was a member of immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a
membe of Christian Mothers. Survivors include three sons, John and Mayas
Rougeau, both of Lake Charles,'and A~ Rougeau of Andrew, Texas; one daughter,
Mrs. Jessie Mae Reeder of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Emily Andrepont
of Sulphur; 104 grandchildren; 302 greatgrandchildren; 462
great-great-grandchildren; 162 great-great-great-granchildren; 4
great-great-great-great-granchildren.
ROUGEOU, Lewis C., Jr. LCAP 1/8/1997
Westlake - Funeral services for Lewis Cilton Rougeou Jr., 54, will be at 10 am
Thursday, Jan. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Tim Guthrie and Andy
Buckley will officiate.
Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy. Visitation will be from 10 am -
10 pm today and from 8am Thursday. Mr. Rougeou died Tuesday Jan. 7, 1997, in
Lake Charles. A native of Oakdale, he had lived in the Westlake/Moss Bluff area
for 30 years. He graduated from Longville High School Sowela Tech as a
machinist and with a B.S. in chemical engineering from McNeese State
University. He retired from Conoco as a chemical engineer after 30 years of
service. He was a member and past president of Woodman of the World Lodge 1 and
the Lake Charles Scottish Rite and Habibi Temple of Lake Charles, Shriners
Greeter Unit and Moss Bluff Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 242 and was a 32nd
Degree Mason in the Moss Bluff Lodge. He was a member of Sam Houston High
School Atheltic Association, Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International
Union/AFL-CIO, Calcasieu Local 4-500, where he served in various
positions. He was member of the Baptist faith. Survivors are his wife, Cheryl
Chapman Rougeou; two sons, Lewis C. "Rusty" Rougeou III of Lake Charles and Andy
Rougeou of New Orleans; one daughter, Robin Rougeou Shuler of Westlake; five
brothers, Kenneth Rougeou of Augusta, Ga.; Tim Rougeou of Westlake, David and
Henry Rougeou , both of Longville; two sisters, Sabra Benny of Ragley and Karen
Rougeou of Sulphur; his mother, Muriel Rougeou of Longville; and four
grandchildren.
ROUTH, Mary B. LCAP 12/7/1997
Corpus Christi, Texas -- Memorial services for former Lake
Charles resident Mary Burch Routh, 71, will be at 3 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 8, in St. John's United Methodist Church under the direction
of New Funeral Options. Mrs. Routh died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997,
in a Corpus Christi, Texas, hospital.
ROWZEE, Jacqueline Mrs. LCAP 1/18/1997
Leesville - Funeral services for Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Rowzee, 72, will be at
2"30pm Sunday, Jan. 19, in East Leesville Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Castor Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rowzee died Friday, Jan. 17, 1997, in an Alexander hospital.
ROY Elgie C. Mrs. LCAP 3/9/1997
Lake Arthur- Funeral services for Mrs. Elgie Conner Roy, 93, win
be at 2 p.m. Monday,
March 10, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial win
be in St. Anthony Cemetery
under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Roy died at 2:33
p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 in a Jennings care center.
ROY, Dollie 0. LCAP 1/21/1997
Welsh - Funeral services for Dollie 0. Roy, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan.
21, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Gary Koopman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mrs. Roy died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997, in Jennings.
A native of Lacassine, she lived most of her life in Welsh and Jennings.
Survivors are two sons, Michael Bertrand of Dallas, Texas, and Phil Bertrand of
Welsh; two daughters, Katheryn Fuller of Sulphur and Marilyn Spell of Lake
Charles; three brothers, Harold Wilkinson of Jennings, Frank Wilkinson
of Lake Charles and Richard Wilkinson of Abbeville; five sisters, Elaine Lewis
of Roanoke, Christina May of Welsh, Jeraldine Murphy of Lake Charles, Flora
Cardes of Ponchatoula and Betty Corrigan of Longville; 12 grandchildren and
seven greatgrandchildren.
ROYER, Willis LCAP 2/13/1997
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Willis Royer, 92, will be announced by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Sulphur.
ROYER, Freeman LCAP 2/15/1998
VINTON - Funeral services for Freeman Royer, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb.
17, in Magnolia Baptist Church.
The Rev. Allen Drost will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under
the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10
a.m. Monday in the church.
Mr. Royer died Friday, Feb. 14, 1997, in his residence.
A native of Big Woods, he had served in the navy during World War II. A truck
driver, he retired from R.J. Pumpelly after 28 years. He was a member of
Magnolia Baptist Church and Vinton VFW.
Survivors are one daughter, Shelia Perry of Big Woods; and two grandchildren,
ROYER, Mary Jane Royer LCAP 2/4/1997
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Mary Jane Royer, 62, will be
announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 11:08 a.m.Monday in the Jennings
hospital.
ROYER, Mary Jane T. LCAP 2/5/1997
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mary Jane Trahan Royer, 62, will be at 10 a.m.
today, Feb. 5, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Royer died at 11:08 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 1997, in the Jennings hospital.
ROYER, Willis J. LCAP 2/15/1998
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Willis J. Royer, 91, were at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb.
14, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Revs. Joe Bartlett and Charles Dodd Ill officiated. Burial was in Royer
Cemetery.
Mr. Royer died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, in the Sulphur hospital.
A lifelong resident of Sulphur, he retired from Newport Industries and the
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Poe Royer: three sons, Alvin Royer of Sulphur and George
and Pat Royer, both of DeQuincy; two daughters, Mrs. Emmill "Betsy" Dowers and
Mrs. Johnnie Justus, both of Sulphur . one brother, Dimpsey Royer of Sulphur; 14
grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
ROYER, Georgia LCAP 6/26/1997
Sulphur - Funeral services for Georgia Royer, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June
27, in Houston River Baptist Church.
The Rev. Lonnie Golthrup will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under
direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from noon10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Royer
died Wednesday, June 25,1997, in Sulphur. A native of Sulphur, she was a member
of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Leon Royer of
Sulphur.. one daughter, Dr. Gayle Salier of Sulphur; frou brothers, Curtis
LeDoux of Carlyss, Kirby and Mark Ledoux, both of Sulphur, and Freeman LeDoux of
Longville; three sisters, Edna Spell of Carlyss and Winnie Carlin and Elsie
Ellis, both of Sulphur; and five grandchildren.
ROYER, Huey M. Mrs. LCAP 6/24/1997
DeQuincy - Funeral services for Mrs. Huey M. (Nita) Royer, 66, will
be at 2 p.m. today, June 24, in First United Pentecostal Church. The
Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek
Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from
9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs.
Royer died at 6:32 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 1997, in a Lake Charles
hospital. A native of Dry Creek, she had lived in DeQuincy for 14
years. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of
DeQuincy. Survivors are her husband; one son, the Rev. Leon Royer of
Baytown, Texas; one daughter, Kathrine Moreaux of DeQuincy; one
sister, Mrs. Raymond (Faye) Granger of DeRidder; and four
grandchildren.
ROYER, Huey Mrs. LCAP 6/23/1997
DeQuincy Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Huey (Nita) Royer, 67, will be
announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital.
ROYER, Amber M. 7/29/1997
DeQuincy- Funeral services for Rena Amber Marguetrite Royer,13. will be in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.D. Cardwell, and Marshall Baggett will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m- noon in the funeral home and from 1 a.m. in the church. She died Sunday, July 27,1997 in Lake Charles. A native of Sulphur, she was an 8th-grade honor student at DeQuincy Middle School, where she was a member of the Middle School Choir and Honor Society. She received
the United States Achievement Award in Science and the Good Citizen Award, and was honored as Most Polite and Student of the Six Weeks. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Dequincy and the church's Youth Choir. Survivors are her parents, Clifton and Gayle Royer; one brother, Clinton Royer; paternal grandparents, Hollie and Lou Alice Royer, all of DeQuincy; maternal grandparents,,Richard and Geri Hemmer of Caldwell, N.J., and Rita Marguetrite Hemmer of Bloomfield, N.J., and Elmer and Lavenia Marguetrite Martin of Orange, Texas.
ROZAS, Joseph R. LCAP 6/30/1997
Oberlin - Funeral services for Joseph Raymond Rozas, 69, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 1, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Revs. Jude Brunnert
and Deacon Norris Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs
Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
today with a 7 p.m. vigil, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr.
Rozas died Sunday, June 29,1997, in the Oakdale hospital. A native of the
Oberlin area, he was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include one son,
Ryan Rozas of Oberlin; five daughters, Ramona R. Manuel, Regina R. Beard,
Raynella R. Ortego, Rachelle R. Marcantel of Oberlin, and Rhonda R. Rowe of
Burlington, Iowa; one brother, Harold Rozas of Oberlin; and 10 grandchildren.
ROZAS, Dudley, Mrs. LCAP 1/7/1997
Funeral services for Mrs. Dudley (Ethel Guillory) Rozas, 81, will be at 1:30pm
today, Jan. 7, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemtery
under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8am - 1pm in the funeral home. A rosary was said Monday
night.
Mrs. Rozas died at 10:40 am Monday, Jan.6, 1997, in a local hospital.
A native of Vidrine, she lived in Lake Charles since 1951. She owned and
operated Mae's Beauty Shop for many years and was a member of St. Margaret
Catholic Church.
Survivors are her husband; one sone Darryl Mayeaux of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Barbara M. Launey of Sulphur; one stepson, Dan Rozas of Carencro; two
stepdaughters, Jackie Deshotel of Lake Charles and Bonnie Hicks of Leesville;
one sister, Flossie Guillory Manuel of Ville Platte; her mother, Rita Guillory
of Ville Platte; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
RUSHING, Morrid LCAP 3/7/1997
Funeral services for Morrid Rushing, 86, of Moss Bluff will be
at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev.
Wiley LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Saturday. Mr. Rushing died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 5,1997,
in a local hospital. A native of Calvin and a Lake Area resident
since 1952, he had retired from Painters Local 783. He was a
member of Trinity Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors are his
wife, Allie Lou Rushing; one son, Bobby Rushing of Topsy; one
daughter, Annette Millsaps of Sulphur; one brother, M.L. Rushing
of Sulphur; one sister, Annabell Grace of Lake Charles; five
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
RUSSELL, Donnie LCAP 4\3\1997
Rosepine Funeral services for Donnie Russell, 57, husband of former
Rosepine resider Pat Weeks Russell, will be at p.m. Friday, April 4, in Rosepine United Pentecostal Church.
Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Russell died Tuesday, April 1, 1997, in Pine Bluff, Ark.
RUSSELL, Lucas W. LCAP 4\2\1997
Leesville Funeral services for Lucas Woodson Russell, 15, of Memphis, Tenn.,
will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, in BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Leesville Cemetery.
He died at 5 a.m. Monday, March 31, 1997, in a Memphis hospital.
RUSSELL, Lucas W. LCAP 4\3\1997
Leesville Funeral services for Lucas Woodson Russell, 15, of Memphis,
Texas, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 3, in First Baptist Church of Leesville. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery under direction of BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. He died at 5 a.m. Monday,
March 31, 1997, in St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis.
RYAN, Carice LCAP 12/22/1997
Funeral services for Mrs. Carice "Cappy" Donovan Ryan, 55, will
be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate.
Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson
Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3:30 -10 p.m. today with a
rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Ryan died
Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong
resident of Lake Charles and a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry Ryan; one
son, Jacob Ryan of Lake Charles; one daughter, Renee Ryan Marsh
of Lake Charles; one brother, Pat Donovan of Lake Charles; two
sisters, Jerry Storts of Ardmore, Okla. and Susan Stanford of
Lake Charles; and three grandchildren.
RYDER, Mrs. Hubert LCAP 2/7/1997
Oberlin - Funeral services Mrs. Hubert (Doris Hebery) yder, 61, will be at 2
p.m. today, eb. 7, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the Oberlin Cemetery
under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is until the time of service. A rosary was said Thursday.
Mrs. Ryder died Thursday, Feb. 6,1997, in her residence.
A lifelong resident of Oberlin, he was retired from the Allen Parish School
Board.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, Lee Roderick and Fred Ryder, both of
Oberlin; one daughter, Betty Ryder Barzar of Oberlin; one brother, Simon Hebert
of Oberlin; and seven grandchildren.