February 2000 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area
AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS
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ADAMS, Zoe LCAP 2/26/2000
KINDER - Funeral services for Zoe Adams, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb.
26, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Memorial
Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Adams died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Kinder. She was a member of St. Philip Neri
Catholic Church and of the Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include one son, Robert W. Adams of Greenwood, Del.; one
daughter, Cheryl Taylor of LeBlanc; two brothers, Tony Keys of Fremont,
Calif., and Paul Keys of Nederland, Texas; seven grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
ADDISON, LeRoy H. Sr, Mrs.. LCAP 2/23/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. LeRoy H. (Delma Davis) Addison Sr., 76, will be
at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Ernest Walker and Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be
in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Addison died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in a local
hospital.
She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Westlake High
School and was a member of the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies
Auxiliary. She was a past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star
and was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Tadda Sonnier of Big Lake, Annetta Berry
of Columbus, Ga., Loyce Stroud of Sulphur, Phyllis Tramonte of Lake
Charles and Karen Milner of Longville; one son, LeRoy Harvey Addison Jr.
of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Ilma Cooper of Silsbee, Texas, and Mary
Tramonte of Lake Charles; two brothers, Kenneth Davis of Carlisle, Pa.,
and Gilbert Davis of Gillis; 11 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Contact Helpline, P.O. Box 12002,
Columbus, GA 31917, or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in
Alexandria, the family said.
ALEXANDER, Patricia Ann LCAP 2/29/2000
Funeral arrangements for Patricia Ann Alexander, 42, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:43 a.m. Monday in a local hospital.
Margaret A. Beard
JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Margaret Alice Beard, 53, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Calvary Cemetery.
She died at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital.
ALLEN, Leon E. LCAP 2/17/2000
Funeral arrangements for Leon E. Allen, 39, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died Wednesday in the Cameron hospital.
ALLEN, Leon E. LCAP 2/25/2000
FLORIEN - Graveside memorial services for Leon Ethan Allen, 39, of 1604
Shaw St. will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Allen Cemetery under
the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles.
Mr. Allen died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in the Cameron hospital.
A native of Pineville, he had lived in Cameron for a number of years
before moving to Lake Charles. He was a fisherman and worked for Zapata
fishing company for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maranda August Allen of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Jacqueline L. August of Lake Charles; three sons, Jessie Nix,
Brandale Nix and DeVaughn August, all of Plaisance; one sister, Patricia
Ann Landry of Pineville; and two brothers, Jerry O. Landry and Gary O.
Landry.
ALLEN, Mary L. LCAP 2/18/2000
MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Lucille Allen, 87, will be at 1
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, in Dunnings Chapel Christ Sanctified Holy Church.
Burial will be in Merryville Community Cemetery under the direction of
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Allen died at 9:44 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
ALLEN, Mary L. LCAP 2/14/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Lucille Allen of Merryville will
be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lake
Charles hospital.
ANDING, Mildred, Mrs. LCAP 2/7/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Anding, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Dee Spears and Allen Stackhouse will officiate. Burial will be
in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa.
Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Anding died at 7:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in a Jennings
hospital.
A native of Alice, she lived most of her life in Iowa. She had worked as a
salesperson for Muller's department store. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Iowa.
Survivors include two sisters, Martha Ruth Shortridge of Lake Charles and
Melba Chestnut of Houston; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild.
ANDING, Mildred, Mrs. LCAP 2/8/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Anding, 84, will be at 10 a.m. today,
Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Dee Spears and Allen Stackhouse will officiate. Burial will be
in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa, La.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Anding died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in a Jennings hospital.
A native of Alice, she lived most of her life in Iowa. She had worked as a
salesperson for Muller's department store. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Iowa.
Survivors include two sisters, Martha Ruth Shortridge of Lake Charles and
Melba Chestnut of Houston; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild.
ANDRUS, Simon LCAP 2/11/2000
MERMENTAU - Funeral arrangements for Simon Andrus, 86, will be announced
by Raphael Funeral Home. He died at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday at his residence.
ANDRUS, Simon Jr. LCAP 2/16/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Simon Andrus Jr., of Mermentau, will be at
1 p.m. today, Feb. 16, in Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Silverwood Cemetery in Silverwood under the direction of V.H. Raphael
Funeral Home.
Mr. Andrus died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in his residence.
ARDOIN, Hadley L. LCAP 2/7/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Hadley Ledoux Ardoin, 89, will be at 1 p.m.
today, Feb. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul
Cemetery in Eunice.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Ardoin died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Evangeline, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 51 years.
She was a member of VFW Post 2130, Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of
St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis and Michael J. Ardoin, both of Lake
Charles; two daughters, Maudry Miller of Lake Charles and Barbara Alston
of DeQuincy; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 23
great-great-grandchildren.
ARDOIN, Hadley, Mrs. LCAP 2/6/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Hadley Ardoin, 89, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
ARDOIN, Oban Sr. LCAP 2/4/2000
OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Oban Ardoin Sr., 95, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5, in Bible Way Revival Center. Burial will be in St. John
Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
Mr. Ardoin died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in the Oakdale
hospital.
ARDOIN, Oben Sr. LCAP 2/1/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Oben Ardoin Sr., 95, of Oberlin will
be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Oakdale
hospital.
AUCOIN, John E. LCAP 2/17/2000
BELL CITY - Funeral services for John Eunice Aucoin, 83, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 17, in Knights of Columbus Hall. Burial will be in Hayes
Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mr. Aucoin died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in a Welsh care
center.
AUSTIN, Aubrey LCAP 2/17/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Aubrey Austin, 74, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 18, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Austin died at 4:34 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in a local
hospital.
AVANT, Lance LCAP 2/28/2000
Funeral services for Lance "Clarence" Avant, 70, of Los Angeles, will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 4:30 - 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Avant died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in a Houston hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Los Angeles for many years. He
worked as a professional dancer and retired as an interior decorator.
Survivors include one sister, Rubye Pearce of Lake Charles.
AYRES, John S. LCAP 2/10/2000
SHREVEPORT - Funeral services for John Sanford Ayres, 62, will be at 10:30
a.m. today, Feb. 10, in Osborn Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Burns and Waylor Carslile will officiate. Burial will be in
Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Ayres died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000.
A native of Ringgold, he was a resident of Shreveport for six years.
Survivors include his wife, Jimie Ayres; one daughter, Tobe Ayres Leonard;
two sons, Keith Ayres and Edwin Vandenburg; his mother, Ozell Ayres Couch;
seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4425 West
Airport Freeway, Suite 130, Irving, TX 75062, the family said.
BACCIGALOPI, Linda C. LCAP 2/5/2000
Funeral services for Linda Carol Baccigalopi, 51, of Norfolk, Va., will be
at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dale Nazworth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Baccigalopi died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in her residence.
She was a native of Lake Charles and moved to Norfolk six months ago. She
was a security guard at Players Casino for five years.
Survivors include two sons, John Joseph Baccigalopi Jr. of Westlake and
Robert James Baccigalopi of Lacassine; one daughter, Melissa Ann Andrews
of Norfolk; two brothers, Johnny Dougay of Monroe and Alcide "Junior"
Dougay of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Ellen Dishong of Lake Charles, Diane
Mitchell of Vinton and Ruth Bartrom of Huntington, Ind.; two half
brothers, Ralph Roller of Arkdale, Wis., and David Roller of Jacksonville,
Fla.; and five grandchildren.
BADON, Ella LCAP 2/26/2000
GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Ella Badon, 61, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence.
BADON, Ella J. LCAP 2/27/2000
GUEYDAN -Funeral services for Ella Jane Badon, 62, will be at 1
p.m. today, Feb. 27, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Gueydan Cemetery.
Mrs. Badon died at about 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in her residence.
BADON, Ella J. LCAP 2/27/2000
GUEYDAN -Funeral services for Ella Jane Badon, 62, will be at 1
p.m. today, Feb. 27, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Gueydan Cemetery.
Mrs. Badon died at about 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in her residence.
BAILEY, Alton LCAP 2/14/2000
ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for Alton "Wick" Bailey, 62, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Providence Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Mr. Bailey died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital.
BAILEY, Betty A. LCAP 2/23/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Betty Ann Bailey, 57, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker
Cemetery.
Mrs. Bailey died at 1:19 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in the DeRidder
hospital.
BALL, Lucion M. LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral arrangements for Lucion M. Ball, 53, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital.
BALL, Lucion M. LCAP 2/2/2000
Memorial services for Lucion M. Ball, 53, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 3, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Doyle Evans will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Mr. Ball died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a 1969 graduate of Grambling
State University and a member of Abundant Life Ministries.
Survivors include two brothers, Gladwin W. Ball and Reginald M. Ball Jr.,
both of Lake Charles; and one sister, Brenda B. Brown of New Orleans.
BARRON, Emily LCAP 2/20/2000
FRIENDSHIP - Funeral services for Emily Barron, 91, of Elton, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Barron died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in her residence.
BARRON, N.L., Mrs. LCAP 2/21/2000
FRIENDSHIP -- Funeral services for Mrs. N.L. (Emily) Barron, 91, of Elton,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 21, in Friendship Baptist Church.
The Rev. Robert Leach will officiate. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Services also
were held Sunday in the funeral home.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church.
Mrs. Barron died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in her residence.
She was a resident of Elton for 57 years. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Laurice L. "Bill" Barron of Elton and Charles
"Tom" Barron of Lafayette; three daughters, Mollie B. Linscomb of Foley,
Ala., Helen B. Morgan of Santa Fe, Texas, and Elaine B. Pullium of
Comanche, Texas; 23 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice, the family said.
BELL, George LCAP 2/2/2000
DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for George Bell will be announced by
Snider Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence.
BELLARD, Luna P. LCAP 2/8/2000
EUNICE -- Funeral services for Luna Prudhomme Bellard, 81, will be at 3
p.m. today, Feb. 8, from St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home.
She died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000.
BENJAMIN, Shelita A. LCAP 2/4/2000
WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Shelita A. Benjamin, 26, of Lake Charles,
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in St. Matthew Baptist Church.
The Rev. Ezekiel Joubert will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mrs. Benjamin died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in her residence.
She was a native of New Orleans and had lived in Lake Charles for most of
her life. She was a graduate of Washington-Marion High School and of Delta
School of Business and Technology.
Survivors include one daughter, Chayneshia Benjamin of Lake Charles; four
sisters, Shonitra Thomas of Indianapolis and Felecia Benjamin, Alecia
Benjamin and Lydianette Benjamin, all of Lake Charles; four brothers,
Thomas Elijah Benjamin, Jonathan Wayne O'Neal Benjamin, Aaron Lee Joseph
Benjamin and Keith LaShawn Bryant Benjamin, all of Lake Charles; her
parents, Thomas and Marlene Benjamin Jr. of Lake Charles; her paternal
grandfather, Thomas Benjamin Sr. of Westlake; and her maternal
grandmother, Lubertha Breaux of New Orleans.
BENJAMIN, Shelita A. LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral arrangements for Shelita A. Benjamin, 26, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Monday at her residence.
BENOIT, Alma B. LCAP 2/23/2000
LAKE ARTHUR - Graveside services for Alma Broussard Benoit, 87, of Baton
Rouge, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 23, in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Benoit died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in a Baton Rouge care
center.
BERZAS, Rose, Mrs. LCAP 2/21/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Berzas, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
22, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3 - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and 8 a.m. -
12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Berzas died at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Plaucheville, she had lived in Lake Charles 47 years. She was
a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and a lifetime member of St.
Margaret Catholic Daughters and Altar Society.
Survivors include one son, Willie Berzas Jr. of Lake Charles; two
daughters, Mabel Featherston of Lake Charles and Nettie Ortego of Ville
Platte; 21 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 20
great-great-grandchildren.
BILBO, Serena LCAP 2/23/2000
Funeral services for Serena "Cottan" "Mom" Latigue Bilbo, 85, will be at 7
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, in Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. in
Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the church.
Mrs. Bilbo died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Elton and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her
life. She was an ordained missionary and was a member of Mission Circle 3.
She was a member of MayfieldTaylor-McClain Ladies Auxiliary Unit 551. She
was a member of and a deaconess at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include five sons, Alfred Pete, George Bilbo, Raymond Bilbo and
Dexter C. Eddie, all of Lake Charles, and Cole Evans of Biloxi, Miss.; six
daughters, Mary P. Carter, Bobbie B. Austin, Jewell B. Simon, Jaqueline B.
Mason and Lee Aster Blaney, all of Lake Charles, and Linda Bilbo of
Houston; two brothers, Dallas Alexander Jr. and Edward Alexander Sr., both
of Lake Charles; one sister, Cora Alfred-Jack of Ville Platte; 42
grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; and 49 great-great-grandchildren.
BILBO, Serina LCAP 2/18/2000
Funeral arrangements for Serina Bilbo, 85, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital.
BIRDWELL, Sidney LCAP 2/1/2000
LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Sidney Birdwell, 78, will be at 6:30
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
Mr. Birdwell died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in Leesville.
BLANCHARD, Lyon L. LCAP 2/25/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Lyon Lee Blanchard, 72, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial with
military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of
Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Blanchard died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in his residence.
BONAMICI, William P. LCAP 2/4/2000
CHICAGO -- Funeral services for William Peter "Steamboat Bill" Bonamici,
50, will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, from Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery under the direction of Rago
Brothers Funeral Home.
Memorial services will be in Lake Charles at a later date.
Mr. Bonamici died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, in a Mississippi hospital.
He was a native of Chicago and had lived in Lake Charles for 15 years. He
was co-founder of Steamboat Bill's restaurant in Lake Charles.
Survivors include three sisters, Kathy "Cookie" Vidrine of Lake Charles
and Linda Tamburrino and Laura Gunterman, both of Chicago; and his mother,
Irene Bonamici.
BONAMICI, William P. LCAP 2/5/2000
CHICAGO -- Funeral services for William Peter "Steamboat Bill" Bonamici,
50, will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, from Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery under the direction of Rago
Brothers Funeral Home.
Memorial services will be in Lake Charles at a later date.
Mr. Bonamici died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, in a Mississippi hospital.
He was a native of Chicago and lived in Lake Charles for 15 years. He was
co-founder of Steamboat Bill's restaurant in Lake Charles.
Survivors include three sisters, Kathy "Cookie" Vidrine of Lake Charles
and Linda Tamburrino and Laura Gunterman, both of Chicago; and his mother,
Irene Bonamici.
BORN, Carrie M. LCAP 2/29/2000
NEW ORLEANS -- Funeral services for Carrie Mayeux Born, 81, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, March 2, in All Faiths Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in St. Roch Cemetery
No. 2.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, with a wake service at 7 p.m., at Johnson
Funeral Home in Lake Charles; and on Wednesday at All Faiths Funeral Home,
with a wake service in the evening.
Mrs. Born died at 6:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
A native of Marksville, she had lived in New Orleans most of her life
before moving to Lake Charles in 1996.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Glynn of Lake Charles; two sons,
Sonny Livaudais of Canyon Lake, Texas, and Larry Born of New Orleans; two
brothers, Lonies Mayeux of Chalmette and Leroy Mayeux of Slidell; one
sister, Lucille Mayeux Cole of Metairie; his mother, Ella Normand Mayeux
of Slidell; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
BOSWELL, E.J., Mrs. LCAP 2/4/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. E.J. (Pauline H.) Boswell, 79, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Vernon Chevalier will officiate. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Boswell died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Leesville, she lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. She was a
member of Emmanual Baptist Church where her husband was pastor and where
she taught the Dorcas Sunday school class for 35 years. She was a past
member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was active in WMU.
Survivors include three sons, Les, Roger and Jonathan Boswell, all of Lake
Charles; three daughters, Joan Gauthier, Janice Waits and Keitha Fillion,
all of Lake Charles; one brother, Robert E. Holt of Leesville; one sister,
Inez Hunt of Shreveport; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building
Fund, the Sweet Lake United Methodist Church Building Fund, or to the
Sulphur Gideon Camp, the family said.
BOULLION, Roy LCAP 2/13/2000
Funeral services for Roy Boullion, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14,
in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.
Monday.
Mr. Boullion died at 9:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Rayne, he lived in Lake Charles for 62 years. He served in the
Army during World War II. He worked as an auto mechanic for the local Ford
dealership for 37 years, retiring from Bolton Ford in 1977. He was a
member and served as a eucharistic minister at Our Lady of Good Counsel
Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Anna K. Scalisi Boullion; one daughter, Mrs.
Sigmund (Yvonne) Babineaux of Oberlin; three sisters, Lula LeBlanc of St.
Martinville, Letta LeJeune of Pensacola, Fla., and Carrie Sensat of Lake
Charles; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
BOURGEOIS, Martin Sr, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/2000
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Martin (Ada) Bourgeois Sr., 89, will
be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 24, from St. Bridget Catholic Church. Burial
will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home
of Lafayette.
Mrs. Bourgeois died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in an Opelousas hospital.
BOURNE, Daniel, Mrs. LCAP 2/4/2000
IOWA, La. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel (Leah) Bourne, 92, will be
at noon Saturday, Feb. 5, from St. Raphael Catholic Church.
The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery
in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.
Saturday.
Mrs. Bourne died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Morse and had lived most of her life in Iowa. She was
a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and of the church altar society.
Survivors include three sons, Daniel Bourne of Lake Charles, William
Bourne of Metairie and Wilfred Bourne of Iowa; one daughter, Louise Bourne
of Lafayette; one brother, Willie Provost of Lake Charles; 12
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
BRASSEAUX, Moleon, Mrs. LCAP 2/19/2000
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Moleon "Piggy" Brasseaux, 92, will
be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 19, from St. Therese Catholic Church.
The Rev. Greg Simien will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes
Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Brasseaux died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in an Abbeville care center.
She was a native of Henry and a member of St. Therese Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Theodore (Lillian) Sellers of
Abbeville; one son, Dallas J. Brasseaux of Grand Chenier; five
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and two
step-great-grandchildren.
BREAUX, Melvin J. LCAP 2/18/2000
HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Melvin J. "Baldy" Breaux, 61, of
Gueydan, will be at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 18, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan
Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan.
Visitation is until the service.
Mr. Breaux died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in a Lafayette
hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Deshotels of Gueydan; two sons, Dennis W.
Breaux and Melvin K. Breaux, both of Gueydan; two daughters, Rhonda G.
Hebert and Verna M. Breaux, both of Gueydan; one stepson, Kevin James
Deshotels of Lake Charles; three stepdaughters, Colletia Giroir of
Westlake and Veronica Martin and Sue Augustine, both of Lake Charles; two
brothers, Gayle Breaux of Gueydan and Clarence "Reff" Breaux of Des
Allemands; three sisters, Alice E. Chesson of Vinton and Florence
Latiolais and Shirley Duraso, both of Sulphur; six grandchildren; six
stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild.
BREAUX, Melvin J. LCAP 2/19/2000
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Melvin J. "Baldy" Breaux, 61, of Gueydan,
were at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Grady Estilette officiated. Burial was in Gueydan Cemetery under
the direction of Vincent Funeral Home.
Mr. Breaux died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in a Lafayette
hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Deshotels of Gueydan; two sons, Dennis W.
Breaux and Melvin K. Breaux, both of Gueydan; two daughters, Rhonda G.
Hebert and Verna M. Breaux, both of Gueydan; one stepson, Kevin James
Deshotels of Lake Charles; four stepdaughters, Colletia Giroir of Westlake
and Veronica Martin, Sue Augustine and Katrina Deshotels, all of Lake
Charles; two brothers, Gayle Breaux of Gueydan and Clarence "Reff" Breaux
of Des Allemands; three sisters, Alice E. Chesson of Vinton and Florence
Latiolais and Shirley Duraso, both of Sulphur; six grandchildren; six
step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild.
BROOKS infant LCAP 2/8/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Nathan Emmanuel Brooks, infant, will
be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Beaumont,
Texas.
BROOKS, Nathan E. LCAP 2/10/2000
VINTON - Funeral services for Nathan Emmanuel Brooks, infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Jeffery (Elizabeth) Brooks of Beaumont, Texas, will be at 3:30
p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly.
He died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Beaumont.
BROUSSARD, Douglas J. Sr. LCAP 2/1/2000
DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Douglas Joseph "Buddy" Broussard Sr., 63,
of Starks will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jerry Hext will officiate. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery in
Starks.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. Broussard died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Sulphur, he had lived in Southwest Louisiana and east Texas.
He resided in Starks for the past 20 years. He was a boat captain for
T-Boy McCall. He was a long-time employee of Gulf Crews for David Eakin of
Cameron.
Survivors include one son, Douglas "Punkin" Broussard Jr. of Huntsville;
one sister, Doris B. Dyson of Starks; and one grandchild.
BROUSSARD, Rena M. LCAP 2/8/2000
LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Rena Marie Broussard, 83, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, from St. John Catholic Church.
The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8
a.m. Wednesday.
She died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a Jennings hospital.
A lifelong resident of Lacassine, she was a member of St. Raphael Catholic
Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters.
Survivors include one son, Harry James Broussard of Welsh; one daughter,
Edna Rose Gotreaux of Welsh; one brother, Jasper Landry of Lacassine; one
sister, Odelia Ardoin of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
BROWN infant LCAP 2/5/2000
LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Michaela Shawna Brown, infant daughter
of Michael and Victoria Brown, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, from St.
Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
She died at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital.
BROWN, Gabriel LCAP 2/26/2000
Funeral services for Gabriel Brown, 81, of Moss Bluff, will be at 11 a.m.
today, Feb. 26, in Midway Baptist Church.
The Rev. Mark Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in West Fork Cemetery
under the direction of James Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. in the church.
Mr. Brown died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Moss Bluff. He was a former meat cutter for Brown
Slaughter House. He was a crossing guard and worked security for the
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.
Survivors include his wife, Charmer Brown of Moss Bluff; four sons, Carl
Brown and Bobby Brown, both of Moss Bluff, Jimmy Brown of Lake Charles and
Richard Brown of Fontana, Calif.; six daughters, Vernell Brown Henderson
of Los Angeles, Linda Francis of Dallas, Mildred Lewis of Moss Bluff,
Gloria Brown of Lake Charles, Gwen White of Jacksonville, N.C., and Janet
Karet of Iowa, La.; one sister, Evelina Skillman of Oakland, Calif.; 23
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
BROWN, Gabriel LCAP 2/25/2000
Funeral services for Gabriel Brown, 81, of Moss Bluff, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26, in Straight Way Baptist Church.
The Rev. Mark Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in West Fork Cemetery
under the direction of James Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mr. Brown died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Moss Bluff. He was a former meat cutter for Brown
Slaughter House. He was a crossing guard and worked as security for the
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.
Survivors include his wife, Charmer Brown of Moss Bluff; four sons, Carl
Brown and Bobby Brown, both of Moss Bluff, Jimmy Brown of Los Angeles and
Richard Brown of Fontana, Calif.; six daughters, Vernell Brown Henderson
of Los Angeles, Linda Francis of Dallas, Mildred Lewis of Moss Bluff,
Gloria Brown of Lake Charles, Gwen White of Jacksonville, N.C., and Janet
Karet of Iowa, La.; one sister, Evelina Skillman of Oakland, Calif.; 23
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
BURNS, Valmon L. LCAP 2/15/2000
DENHAM SPRINGS -- Funeral services for Valmon Louis Burns, 36, will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Seale Funeral Service.
Burial will be in James Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery in Holden.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Burns died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000.
A native of Independence, he resided in Denham Springs. He was a 14-year
employee of Albertsons Food Store. He graduated from Denham Springs High
School in 1981.
Survivors include his wife, Daphne Henderson Burns of Denham Springs; two
daughters, Savannah Brooke Burns and Meghan Rachelle Burns, both of Denham
Springs; one brother, Gerald Wayne Burns of Denham Springs; two sisters,
Sheryl Deanna Chatellier and Robin Renee Price, both of Ponchatoula; one
stepsister, Tammie Juban Conrad of Denham Springs; his father and
stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. (Melba D.) Burns of Walker; his mother
and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Glen R. (Dorothy P.) Sticker of Ponchatoula;
and two grandfathers, the Rev. Robert Ray Burns of Walker and Charles
Pierson of Holden.
Donations may be made to the Down Syndrome Foundation, (225) 752-9047, the
family said.
BUSHNELL, Edith A. LCAP 2/24/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Edith Bushnell, 85, will be announced
by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the DeRidder
hospital.
BUSHNELL, Edith A. LCAP 2/25/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Edith Aliene Bushnell, 85, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Beauregard Cemetery.
Mrs. Bushnell died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in the DeRidder
hospital.
BUXTON, Jimmie L. LCAP 2/18/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jimmie Lou Buxton, 61, of Merryville,
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Paul Brewer will officiate. Burial will be in Bivens Cemetery.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today.
Mrs. Buxton died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Merryville. She was a homemaker and a
retired 23-year schoolteacher. She taught in Arkansas and Texas and
retired from the Beauregard Parish School Board.
Survivors include her husband, Winston "R.C." Buxton of Merryville; two
daughters, Sarah Puryear and Anne Henson, both of Merryville; one brother,
Billy Ray Franks of DeQuincy; one sister DeCarma Perkins of Merry-ville;
and six grandchildren.
BUXTON, Jimmie L. LCAP 2/17/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Jimmie Lou Buxton, 61, of Merryville,
will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her
residence.
CAIN, Laura M. LCAP 2/1/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Laura Mae Cain, 63, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly.
Mrs. Cain died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000.
CARNAHAN, James G. LCAP 2/2/2000
Funeral services for James G. "J.G." Carnahan, 73, will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Carnahan died at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of Lake Charles
High School. He was an Army infantry veteran of the Korean War. He was a
crop duster pilot for Louisiana Flyers Inc. and retired from Lyons Flying
Service in Welsh. He was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Amateur
Repeater Club and was a contributing editor for several metal-detecting
news publications. He attended First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Elene Kelly Carnahan of Lake Charles; one
brother, Shirley Carnahan of Longville; and one sister, Ruth Elaine
Brasher of Iowa, La.
CARPENTER, Eulith LCAP 2/11/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Eulith Carpenter, 81, of Rosepine, will be
at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 11, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Providence Cemetery.
Mrs. Carpenter died at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in a Rosepine
care center.
CEASAR, Eugene Jr. LCAP 2/29/2000
Funeral arrangements for Eugene Ceasar Jr., 77, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital.
CHAMBERLAIN, James C. III LCAP 2/2/2000
PEARLAND, Texas -- Memorial services for James Clarke Chamberlain III, 55,
of Sagemeadow, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 2, in SouthPark
Funeral Home.
The Rev. David G. McKechnie will officiate.
Mr. Chamberlain died Sun-day, Jan. 30, 2000, in Houston.
He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Sagemeadow since 1981. He
graduated from LaGrange Senior High School in 1962 and from McNeese State
University in 1966. He worked for Dresser-Magobar-Houston, Lifemark and
for Medenco in Houston. He served as an assistant vice president at the
University of Texas-Houston Health Sciences Center until his retirement in
1994. He was a supporter of Pearland YMCA soccer and of Dobie High School
cross country. He was Presbyterian.
Survivors include his wife, Deedee San Miguel Chamber-lain; two sons,
James Garrett Chamberlain and Michael Aric Chamberlain; two brothers,
Billy Ralph Garrett Jr. and Dr. Marty Garrett; one sister, Ann Garrett
Stewart; and his mother, Mrs. Billy Ralph Garrett Sr.
Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 2425
Fountain View, Suite 280, Houston, TX 77057, the family said.
CHAMPAGNE, Ruby Marie LCAP 2/4/2000
Funeral services for Ruby Marie Champagne, 64, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Vistiation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Champagne died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, in a local
hospital.
A native of Ridge, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 45 years.
She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Mitch Champagne of Plaquemine and Loris C.
Champagne of Sulphur; one daughter, Charlene Stewart of Killeen, Texas;
two borhters, Rufus Thibodeaux of Lafayette and Rayford Thibodeaux of
Burlington, Ky.; and two grandchildren.
CHARLES, Audrey M. LCAP 2/4/2000
Funeral services for Audrey M. Charles, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 5, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Charles died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Warren United
Methodist Church. She worked for the Lake Charles Country Club for more
than 30 years.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald ''Candy'' Lewis and David Lewis, both
of Lake Charles; two daughters, Nedra Lewis and Michelle Lewis, both of
Lake Charles; one sister, Edna Boutte of Lake Charles; six grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
CHARLES, Audrey M. LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral arrangements for Audrey M. Charles, 76, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday at her residence.
CLARK, Vida L. LCAP 2/23/2000
Funeral services for Vida Lee Clark, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb.
24, in Eastwood United Pentecostal Church.
The Revs. Murrell Ewing and T.F. Tenney will officiate. Burial will be in
Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church.
Mrs. Clark died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in her residence.
She was a native of Kinder and had lived in Lake Charles since 1988. She
was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Kinder for 50 years. She was
the state president of the United Pentecostal Church Women's Ministries of
the Louisiana District for more than 35 years and was a member of the
ministry's national board.
Survivors include one daughter, Joan Ewing of Lake Charles; one son, Ricky
Clark of Kinder; two brothers, Claude Donahue and Elbert Donahue, both of
Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
CLAY, Kenneth LCAP 2/24/2000
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Kenneth "Ken" Clay, 62, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, in Full Gospel Church. Burial will be in Mitchell
Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home
of Leesville.
Mr. Clay died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in Leesville.
CLOSTIO, Marie O. LCAP 2/6/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Oletia "Bea" Clostio, 79, will
be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, from Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and
from 8:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Mrs. Clostio died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in a Sulphur care
center.
A native of Abbeville, she was a resident of Sulphur for the past 60 years
and a member of Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Bobby James Clostio of Carlyss; one brother,
Dudley DuBois of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
CLOSTIO, Marie O. LCAP 2/7/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Oletia "Bea" Clostio, 79, will
be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 7, from Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Clostio died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in a Sulphur care
center.
A native of Abbeville, she was a resident of Sulphur for the past 60 years
and a member of Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Bobby James Clostio of Carlyss; one brother,
Dudley DuBois of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
COLE, Carmel Jr. LCAP 2/15/2000
Funeral services for Carmel ''C.C.'' Cole Jr., 47, of 2214 Stanton St.
will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Revs. Kirby Alfred and Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial
will be in Perkins Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Cole died at 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was an Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson Cole; two daughters,
Carmel Bell and Stephanie Pickney, both of Lake Charles; two sons, Pernell
Cole and Brandon Cole, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Diana Ceasar,
Vera Dangerfield and Avia Perry, all of Lake Charles, Tessie Pickney and
Michelle Cole, both of Houston; three brothers, Marvin Cole, Robin Pickney
and Plez Cole, all of Lake Charles; his mother, Dorothy Pickney Cole of
Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren.
CONE, Marie L. LCAP 2/21/2000
WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Graveside services for Marie Lechner Cone, 86, of
Lake Charles, will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Crestview Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cone died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000.
She was a native of Henrietta, Texas. She retired to Lake Charles from
Wichita Falls in 1988.
Survivors include her husband, Zirrel Cone; one daughter, Lydia Cone Cash
of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to The McNeese Foundation, Episcopal Day School or
charity of choice, the family said.
COONS, Hazel P. LCAP 2/16/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Hazel Patin Coons, 84, will be at 1 p.m.
today, Feb. 16, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Coons died at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in the Jennings
hospital.
CORIELL, Mrs. Catherine T. LCAP 2/14/2000
LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine T. Coriell, 93, of
Bossier City, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Coriell died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in a Bossier City care center.
CORMIER, Kevin R. LCAP 2/2/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Kevin Roy Cormier, 36, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 2, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre
Cemetery.
Mr. Cormier died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in the Jennings
hospital.
COURMIER, Arlean C. LCAP 2/17/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Arlean Crow Courmier, 53, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence.
COURMIER, Peggy A. LCAP 2/18/2000
DRY CREEK -- Funeral services for Peggy Arlean Courm-ier, 53, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, in Dry Creek Baptist Church.
The Rev. Don Hunt will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of De-Ridder.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mrs. Courmier died at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in her
residence.
She was a native of DeRidder and had lived most of her life in Dry Creek.
She was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Courmier of Dry Creek; one son,
Dennis R. Courmier of Dry Creek; two daughters, Faydra Sprague of Pembroke
Pines, Fla., and Dana Quibodeaux of Dry Creek; one sister, Frances Henry
of Port Neches, Texas; her parents, Arthur and Annie Mae Crow of Dry
Creek; and three grandchildren.
CROCKETT, Margaret LCAP 2/29/2000
Funeral services for Margaret "Betty" Crockett, 80, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 1, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in High Memory
Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8-9:30 a.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Crockett died at 3:06 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in a local
hospital.
A native of Washington, D.C., she had lived in Lake Charles for the past
36 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and served on
the Catholic Committee on Scouting and Camp Fire. She was awarded the
Bronze Pelican Award. She was past president of the Senior Citizen
Friendship Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Lee Guidry, Ann Janeen Guidry
and Joan Louise Doucet, all of Lake Charles; one son, Duane David Crockett
of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
CROCKETT, Margaret H. LCAP 2/28/2000
Funeral arrangements for Margaret H. Crockett, 80, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital.
CROSSLEY, Myrtis D. LCAP 2/5/2000
Funeral services for Myrtis D. Crossley, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb.
5, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Mrs. Crossley died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a local
hospital.
She was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles since 1933.
She was a retired worker for Cities Service and was a member of Our Lady
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Gaynell Fullington Coffey of Lake Charles;
one sister, Gertie Mae Hanley of Church Point; four grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
CROSSLEY, Myrtis D., Mrs. LCAP 2/4/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Myrtis David Crossley, 86, will be announced
by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in a local
hospital.
DAUGHENBAUGH, Billie S. LCAP 2/9/2000
Funeral services for Billie Smith Daughenbaugh, 82, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 10, in University United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Sweetlake Cemetery in
Sweetlake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Daughenbaugh died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in a local care facility.
A native of Saline, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a
graduate of Saline High School, Louisiana Normal College and McNeese State
Univesity. She taught school in Evangeline and Calcasieu parishes. She was
a charter member of the Louisiana and National Cowbelles, and held parish
and state offices in the organization. She was a member of the Couples
Club.
She was a member of University United Methodist Church, where she was a
member of the Stone Rollers Bible Class and University Methodist Women and
where she had served on many commissions and held many offices at the
church. She was president of WSCS and UMW and taught Sunday school for
more than 10 years. She was on the planning and decorating committees for
the parsonage.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon Daughenbaugh; one sister, Doris
Hayes of Jonesboro; and three grandchildren.
DAVIDSON, Agnes LCAP 2/9/2000
Funeral services for Agnes Davidson, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
10, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Davidson died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in her residence.
A native of Orleans Parish, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1950. She
was a graduate of McNeese State University, receiving her Masters of
Education and her Plus Thirty. She was a retired teacher from the
Calcasieu Parish School System with 25 years of service. She was a member
of the American Association of University Women and the McNeese Alumni
Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Marianne Jennie Davidson of Moss Bluff;
one son, Tom Davidson of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. Wilma H. Brown of
Camp Hill, Pa.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
DAVIS, Jerome LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral services for Jerome "Old Man" Davis, 36, will be at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Travelers Rest Baptist Church.
The Rev. Cunningham Bobb will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre
Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Davis died Friday, Jan. 29, 2000, in a local care center.
A native of Port Arthur, Texas, he lived in Lake Charles for 25 years. He
was a member of Travelers Rest Baptist church. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Navy.
Survivors include one son, Marcus Brignac of California; one daughter,
Irene Williams of Lake Charles; five brothers, John Roland Davis of
Colony, Tenn., and Patrick Davis, Paul Wayne Davis, Gerald Davis and Troy
Davis, all of Lake Charles; five sisters, Angela Davis-Lawrence, Emily
Rose Davis-Green, Loria Ann Davis and Jennifer Davis, all of Lake Charles,
and Danetta Davis Spain of Baton Rouge; his mother, Drusella Davis of Lake
Charles; and his father, Aaron Davis of Port Arthur.
DAWSEY, Gladys D. LCAP 2/14/2000
Funeral services for Gladys Daisy Dawsey, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today,
Feb. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Dee Spears will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Ms. Dawsey died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Castor, she lived in Lake Charles since 1951. She was a member
of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, John Wayne Dawsey of Iowa, La.; one daughter,
Pat Fox of Moss Bluff; one brother, William Basinger of Saline; two
sisters, Jean Robinette of Bossier City and Merior Sullivan of Castor;
seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
DAY, Dixie LCAP 2/24/2000
Memorial services for Dixie Day, 85, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 24, in
Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Visitation is from 1 p.m.
Mrs. Day died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in Lafayette.
She was a native of Harlan, Ky., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1951.
She was a former member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Jack Shortt of Moss Bluff; six grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
DEVILLE, Cora W., Mrs. LCAP 2/29/2000
ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Williams DeVille, 72, will be at 8
p.m. today, Feb. 29, in Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Freddie Jack will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday with burial in the Eternal Rest Cemetery under the direction of
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. today at the church.
Mrs. DeVille at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in the Mamou hospital.
A lifelong resident of Elton, she was a member of the Mount Pilgrim
Missionary Baptist Church where she was an usher.
Survivors include four daughters, Judy DeVille and Alana DeVille, both of
Elton, Barbara Cains of Houston and Inez Guillory of Leesville; eight
sisters, Shirley Jackson of DeQuincy, Annette Williams of Lake Charles,
Margie Harris, Ida Marie Cooper, Bezora Barnes and Rutha Hymon, all of
Houston, and Evone Francis and Auella Ackless, both of Elton; four
brothers, Wilton Williams of DeQuincy, Allen Williams of Elton, Michael
Williams of Kinder and Richard Williams of Lake Charles; five
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
DEVILLE, Cora W., Mrs. LCAP 2/28/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Cora Williams DeVille, 72, will be announced
by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday in a local
hospital.
DEVILLE, Walter O. LCAP 2/24/2000
PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Walter O. Deville, 87, of Turkey
Creek, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 24, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Turkey Creek Cemetery in Turkey Creek.
Mr. Deville died at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in a Lecompte care
center.
DEWITT, Alma LCAP 2/13/2000
SHELBINA, Mo. -- Funeral services for Alma DeWitt, 88, of Palm Beach
Gardens, Fla., were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in Greening-Eagan-Hayes
Funeral Home.
The Rev. Frieda K. Betts officiated. Burial was in Shelbina Cemetery.
Mrs. DeWitt died at about 8:06 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a Jupiter,
Fla., hospital.
She was a native of Shelbina. She graduated as valedictorian from Shelbina
High School and attended Culver-Stockton College at Canton, Mo. She served
on the Shelbina Library Board and was a bookkeeper for Production Credit
Association. She was a member of United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, John Harlan DeWitt of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Deanna Stalcup of Palm Beach Gardens; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Shelbina Library, the family said.
DIAL, Alice LCAP 2/8/2000
OAKDALE -- Graveside services for Alice Dial, 82, will be at 3 p.m. today,
Feb. 8, in Oak Hill Cemetery. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under
the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dial died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in a local care center.
DILLINGHAM, Margaret J. LCAP 2/20/2000
Memorial services for Margaret Jo Dillingham, 81, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. James Humphreys will officiate. The body was cremated.
Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Mrs. Dillingham died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in her
residence.
A native of Stuttgart, Ark., she lived in Lake Charles for the past 30
years. She was a cashier at Delta Downs before her retirement. She was a
Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League, and she directed the
Jennings and Lake Charles Duplicate Bridge Clubs.
Survivors include two stepsons, Dick Dillingham of San Francisco, Calif.,
and W.H. Dillingham of Hannibal, Mo.; and two nephews.
DOYLE, Albert LCAP 2/23/2000
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Albert "Pops" Doyle, 55, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 23, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven
Cemetery.
Mr. Doyle died at 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital.
DOYLE, Evia LCAP 2/1/2000
PLAINVIEW -- Funeral services for Mrs. Evia Doyle, 79, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 1, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No.
1 Cemeter under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Doyle died on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital.
DUGGAN, Dorothy C. LCAP 2/29/2000
STARKS -- Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Cherry Duggan, 86, will be
announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Sunday in New Orleans.
DUHON, Clifford LCAP 2/18/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Clifford Duhon, 72, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 19, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bertrand
Cemetery.
Mr. Duhon died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in his residence.
DUMONT, Thomas N. LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral arrangements for Thomas Nelson Dumont, 69, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home.
DUNN, Kimberly A. LCAP 2/20/2000
Funeral arrangements for Kimberly Ann Dunn, 26, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence.
DUNN, Michelle LCAP 2/19/2000
CARLYSS - Funeral services for Michelle Dunn, 26, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home.
She died Friday in her residence.
DUPONT, Leroy LCAP 2/23/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Leroy Dupont, 74, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 24, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial with military honors
will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Dupont died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in his residence.
DUPREE, Donna L. LCAP 2/18/2000
MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral arrangements for Donna Lynn Dupree, 51, of
Lafayette, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in
the DeRidder hospital.
DUPREE, Donna L. LCAP 2/19/2000
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Donna Lynn Dupree, 51, of Longville,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Steve James will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Dupree died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital.
She was a native of Concord, Calif., and a former resident of Lake
Charles. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Magnolia Chapter
232 and was an Eastern Star associate conductress. She was a member of
Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Roger Dupree of Longville; one son, Aaron
Hebert of Longville; one daughter, Amanda Hebert of Lake Charles; one
brother, Phillip Becker of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and two sisters, Sylvia
Verbaugh of El Centro, Calif., and Joyce Fradrick of Oregon.
EADER, Fernande K., Mrs. LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Fernande Katz Eader, 81, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3, in Law Park Mausoleum in New Orleans.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Eader died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of New Orleans, she lived in Lake Charles since 1995. She was a
graduate of Newcombe College. She worked as a social worker in New Orleans
for the state of Louisiana. She was a member of and a past president of
the West Bank Chapter of the National Association of Federal Retired
Employees. She was a member of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include one son, Frank Eader of Galveston; one daughter, Jane
Robinson of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren.
EASON, William G. LCAP 2/14/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for William G. "Bill" Eason, 72, of Sulphur,
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
The Revs. George L. Glass Jr. and Rod Martin will officiate. Burial will
be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Eason died at 3:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in a Sulphur care
center.
He was a master sergeant in the Army and served during the Korean
Conflict. He retired from Kirby Lumber Company as a maintenance supervisor
in Bon Weir, Texas, and retired from Bill Burge Allstate in DeRidder. He
was a member of the Louisiana Cattleman's Association, Beauregard
Cattleman's Association, Silver Spurs Riding Club, DeRidder Riding Club,
DeRidder Trail Riders Club, DeRidder High School Rodeo Association,
DeRidder High School Band Boosters, South Beauregard Band Boosters,
Beauregard 4-H Club, American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint
Horse Association, American Polled Hereford Association and American
Legion Post 27, the latter for 41 years.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Chevalier of Bundick Lake and
Belinda Arceneaux of Sulphur; three sisters, Evelyn Warren and Betty
Sharp, both of DeRidder, and Bertie Elliott of Newberry Springs, Calif.;
five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
EDWARDS, Robertine LCAP 2/15/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Robertine "Bobbie" Edwards, 78, will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home.
Mrs. Edwards died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in her residence.
ELLIOTT, Eloise M. LCAP 2/4/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Eloise Milam Elliott, 75, will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Arvin Harrell will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Elliott died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, in Lake Charles.
She was a native of Henryetta, Okla., and had lived in the Sulphur area
for 45 years. She was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Glen Elliott of Stafford, Va., and
John Allen Elliott of Sulphur; one daughter, Jan Elliott Farr of Lake
Charles; one sister, Margaret Isabelle Creel of Lake Charles; seven
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home,
P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211, the family said.
ELLIS, Charles, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Charles (Nettie) Ellis, 41, will be
announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence.
ELLIS, Charles, Mrs. LCAP 2/25/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Nettie) Ellis, 41, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26, in Throne of Grace Fellowship Church.
The Rev. Wilton Red will officiate. Burial will be in West Crowley
Cemetery in Crowley under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Ellis died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in her residence.
A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She
was a 1977 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a former employee of
Resthaven Nursing Center. She was a member of Throne of Grace Fellowship
Church.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Dennis Ray Harmon, Charles
Ellis Jr. and Christopher Wilkins, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Betty
Lois Bushnell of Lake Charles; two brothers, Lawrence ''Moody'' Harmon and
Lennard Harmon, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Mrs. Ernie (Anna) Harmon
of Lake Charles; and one grandchild.
ERBELDING, Wakefield LCAP 2/9/2000
VINTON - Funeral services for Wakefield Erbelding, 75, will be at 3 p.m.
today, Feb. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton.
The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett Bluff
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Erbelding died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in Lake Charles.
A native of Johnson Bayou, he was a resident of Choupique. He was a member
of Cameron Masonic Lodge Post 439.
Survivors include his wife, Melba Erbelding; two sons, Dennis Erbelding of
Houston and William E. Bolton of Hattiesburg, Miss.; one daughter, Beverly
B. Waite of Carlyss; one brother, George Erbelding of Lake Charles; one
sister, Lydia Joyce Carter of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
ESKIND, Genieve L. LCAP 2/19/2000
Funeral services for Genieve L. Eskind, 91, will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb.
19, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Eskind died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in a local care center.
She was a native of Mamou and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Hazel Smith of Lake Charles and Rose
Smith of Lake Ariel, Pa.; one sister, Wedna Deshotel of Mamou; 11
grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
ESKRIDGE, Eula LCAP 2/4/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Eula Eskridge, 82, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday in a DeRidder care
facility.
ESKRIDGE, Eula Y. LCAP 2/6/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Eula Young Eskridge, 82, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dudley Rutledge Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton
Cemetery in Grant.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Monday.
Mrs. Eskridge died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a DeRidder care
facility.
A native of Grant, she lived in Lake Charles and DeRidder.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne Eskridge of Moon Township, Pa., and Bob
Eskridge of Kingwood, Texas; one brother, Dick Young of Lake Charles; two
sisters, Johnnie Chapman of Lake Charles and Alice Henry of Oakdale; and
four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Missions Offering, c/o Temple Baptist
Church, P.O. Box 404, DeRidder, LA 70634.
ESKRIDGE, Eula Y. LCAP 2/7/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Eula Young Eskridge, 82, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dudley Rutledge Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton
Cemetery in Grant.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Eskridge died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a DeRidder care
facility.
A native of Grant, she lived in Lake Charles and DeRidder.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne Eskridge of Moon Township, Pa., and Bob
Eskridge of Kingwood, Texas; one brother, Dick Young of Lake Charles; two
sisters, Johnnie Chapman of Lake Charles and Alice Henry of Oakdale; and
four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Missions Offering, c/o Temple Baptist
Church, P.O. Box 404, DeRidder, LA 70634.
ETIENNE, Adam, Mrs. LCAP 2/11/2000
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Mrs. Adam (Clayoula) Etienne, 82, will be
at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 11, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church.
The Rev. Eze Cyerian will officiate. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.
Mrs. Etienne died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Grand Coteau and had lived in Westlake for 66 years.
She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband; seven sons, the Rev. Arthur Etienne and
Raymond Etienne, both of Westlake, Edward Etienne, Adam Etienne Jr. and
Ronald G. Etienne, all of Houston, Clifton Etienne Sr. of Madrid, Spain,
and Wilbert Stine of Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, Wilford Malbrough
and Roger Malbrough, both of Westlake; one sister, Grace Rigmaiden of Lake
Charles; 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
ETIENNE, Clayoula LCAP 2/6/2000
WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Adam (Clayoula) Etienne will be
announced by James Funeral Home.
She died Saturday in a local hospital.
FARQUE, Stephen A. LCAP 2/18/2000
Funeral services for Stephen Allen Farque, 55, of Moss Bluff, will be at 3
p.m. today, Feb. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Daniel Miller and Randy Moore will officiate. Burial will be in
Ritchie Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Farque died at 11:56 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in a local
hospital.
He was a native of Big Lake and had lived in Moss Bluff since 1973. He was
a graduate of Grand Lake High School. He was an Army veteran and served as
a missile technician. He worked at PPG for 21 years, retiring as a loader
in the shipping department, and was a member of Machinists Local 161. He
was a member of Moss Bluff Assembly of God and of the family Christian
music group Faith Walkers.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Iglinsky Farque of Moss Bluff; two
sons, Steven Paul Farque and Lane Farque, both of Moss Bluff; one
daughter, Crystal Farque of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Darryl L. Farque and
Olen Farque, both of Big Lake; his father, C.J. Farque of Big Lake; and
one grandchild.
Memorial donations may be made to Moss Bluff Assembly of God and Faith
Church, the family said.
FARQUE, Stephen A. LCAP 2/17/2000
Funeral arrangements for Stephen Allen Farque, 55, of Moss Bluff will be
announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 11:56 a.m. Wednesday in a
local hospital.
FAULK, Lona LCAP 2/20/2000
GRAND LAKE - Funeral services for Lona Faulk, 94, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 21, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church.
The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake
Community Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the
funeral home; and 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Mrs. Faulk died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, in her residence.
A native of Creole, she lived in Grand Lake for the past 75 years. She was
a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar
Society.
Survivors include three sons, John, Morgan and Gibson Faulk, all of Grand
Lake; one brother, Ira "Jim" Theriot of Creole; one sister, Verna
Latiolais of Lawtell; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and eight
great-great-grandchildren.
FONTENOT, Joseph LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral arrangements for Joseph Fontenot, 81, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Monday.
FONTENOT, Rollie G. LCAP 2/17/2000
Funeral services for Rollie G. Fontenot, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb.
17, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Fontenot died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in his residence.
A native of Kinder, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 32 years. He
was a graduate of Elton High School. He worked as a welder and
boilermaker. He was a fabricator at T&P Ironworks. He served in the Army
and was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post No. 1. He drove
the DAV van for veterans.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Duhon Fontenot of Lake Charles; one
son, Terrance D. Fontenot of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sharon Kay
Gardiner of Lake Charles; one sister, Jodie Cockrel of Slidell; and three
grandchildren.
FONTENOT, Wallace J. Sr. LCAP 2/23/2000
WELSH - Funeral services for Wallace James Fontenot Sr., 80, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery
in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.
Thursday.
Mr. Fontenot died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He was a rice farmer from 1945 to
1971 and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and
the VFW. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Isabelle V. Fontenot of Welsh; two sons,
William R. Hudson III of Welsh and Wallace James Fontenot Jr. of Portland,
Ore.; four daughters, Irene Ardoin and Mary Benoit, both of Lake Charles,
Cynthia Welch of Joseph, Ore., and Susan Mayes of Welsh; three sisters,
Lovina Richard of Lake Charles, Levia Fontenot of Welsh and Ora Reynolds
of Crowley; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
FOSTER, Thomas F. LCAP 2/17/2000
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Thomas Frank Foster, infant son of Brain
and Darsey Knight Foster of Elizabeth, will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18,
in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.
He died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in a local hospital.
FOWLER, Lovie W., Mrs. LCAP 2/21/2000
LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lovie Westbrook Fowler, 85, of
Angleton, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Hixson Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery in Florien.
Mrs. Fowler died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in Angleton, Texas.
FUSILIER, Oley LCAP 2/15/2000
EUNICE --Funeral services for Oley Fusilier, 77, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 16, from St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be in
St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home.
GAITHER, Clifford LCAP 2/9/2000
Funeral arrangements for Clifford Gaither, 82, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Lake Charles.
GAITHER, Clifford C. LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral services for Clifford Carl Gaither, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today,
Feb. 10, in St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Henry Bowdon will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the
church.
Mr. Gaither died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in a local care center.
A native of Lincoln, Neb., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1959. He
grew up in Highland, Kan. His family later moved to Oregon. He attended
the University of Washington in Seattle. He entered the Army Aviation
Cadet Corps on May 19, 1942. He went to England in November 1943. He was
in the following battles and campaigns: Air Offense Europe, Normandy,
North France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He received the
Bronze Star, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Ribbon with six stars and the
World War II Victory Medal. He retired from the Air Force in 1963 in Lake
Charles as a lieutenant colonel. He had been a bombadier/navigator. He
received a master's in education from McNeese State University. He taught
in local high schools before becoming an instructor at McNeese. He was
director of the Physical Plant at McNeese from 1971-1991. He was an
instructor in the engineering department 1991-1999. He participated in the
craft fair for many years. He was a woodworker.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl Stevenson of Lake Charles; one son, Carl
Clifford Gaither of Killeen, Texas; nine grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
GARRETT, Claude E. LCAP 2/24/2000
Funeral services for Claude Eugene "Gene" Garrett, 63, of Moss Bluff will
be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in Trinity Baptist Church.
The Rev. Steven James will officiate. Local arrangements are by Johnson
Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at Memorial Gardens
Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Friday, in the funeral
home; from 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
Mr. Garrett died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, at his residence.
He was a native of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and had lived in Lake Charles since
1979. He worked as district manager for Sherwin Williams before opening
Garrett's Paints Plus in 1982. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High
School and a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a
member of Trinity Baptist Church and a former Chairman of the Deacons
while also serving on the Deacon Board. He was Sunday School Director and
taught Sunday school. He served as Board of Directors of the Better
Business Bureau and the Lake Charles Credit Bureau. He was also a member
of the United Way and served on the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for three
years.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Vick Garrett; three daughters,
Cynthia Schumaker of Charleston, W. Va., Dianna Watters of The Colony,
Texas, and Julie Hebert of Mannheim, Germany; three brothers, Floyd
Garrett of St. Louis, Mo., Sherman Garrett of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and
Howard Garrett of Springfield, Mo; three sisters, Nona Payton of Poplar
Bluff, Mo., Doris Ridall of Stewartstown, Pa., and Judy Carol Reeder of
Chula Vista, Calif.; and 7 grand-children.
Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund
or the C.E. Garrett Scholarship Fund at McNeese State University.
GASSEN, Lionel J. Jr. LCAP 2/8/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lionel Joseph Gassen Jr., 70, were at 2
p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Revs. Ken Jacocks, Warren Blakeman and Tracy MacKenzie officiated.
Burial was in Graceland Cemetery.
Mr. Gassen died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, in his residence.
He was a native of Sulphur. He retired after 30 years of service at Cities
Service Oil Co. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Wallis Gassen of Baton Rouge; one son,
Mike Gassen of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Vicki Magee of Sulphur; one
stepson, Michael Wallis of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters, Shirley Jacocks
of Hammond and Mary Lou Blakeman of West Monroe; three grandchildren; and
two stepgrandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the
American Lung Association or the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, the
family said.
GAUTREAUX, Gladys R., Mrs. LCAP 2/28/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys R. Gautreaux, 80, will be at 1 p.m.
today, Feb. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mrs. Gautreaux died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in a local
hospital.
A native of Scott, she lived in Crowley for several years and in Lake
Charles for 33 years. She was a graduate of Spencer Business College in
Lafayette. She was a member of American Legion Post 1 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
GILLAND, Virgil LCAP 2/23/2000
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Virgil "Dee" Gilland, 86, of Fields, will
be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields.
Mr. Gilland died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in a DeQuincy care
center.
GILLESPIE, Chester J. LCAP 2/8/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Chester John Gillespie, 81, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer
Cemetery.
Mr. Gillespie died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital.
GLOVER, H'Eloise A. LCAP 2/17/2000
BOGALUSA - Funeral services for H'Eloise Aoueille Glover, 76, will be at 2
p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, in Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.
The Rev. Lawrence Phelps will officiate. Burial will be in Ponemah
Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m.; and from noon
Friday.
Mrs. Glover died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in Lake Charles.
A native of Covington, she moved to Bogalusa after her marriage. She was a
member of Annunciation Catholic Church and was active in the Ladies' Altar
Society for many years.
Survivors include one son, George W. Glover Jr. of Houston; one daughter,
Merlyn Robinson of Lake Charles; one sister, Marietta Evans of Thibodaux;
nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
GOLEMAN, James L. Jr. LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral services for James Lloyd Goleman Jr., 77, of Westlake, will be at
1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Tim Merritt, Sean Chisolm and Randy Stanton will officiate.
Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery in Oakdale.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Goleman died at 5:22 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Bel and had lived in Westlake for 30 years. He was a
Marine Corps veteran and served as a medic. He retired from Olin Corp. as
a shift supervisor after 15 years of service.
Survivors include one son, Mike Goleman of Lake Charles; two daughters,
Connie Willis of Moss Bluff and Sallie Blount of Berea, Ky.; two sisters,
Evelyn Goleman and Opal Goleman, both of Oakdale; eight grandchildren; and
six great-grandchildren.
GORMAN, John D. LCAP 2/2/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for John Dennis Gorman, 82, of
Murfreesboro, Tenn., will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
He died Monday in a Murfreesboro hospital.
GOSS, Lee Roy LCAP 2/25/2000
Funeral services for Lee Roy Goss, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
26, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Cliff Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery
in Rosepine.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Goss died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Westlake and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 40
years. He was a graduate of Hornbeck High School. He was an Army Air Corps
veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 1. He was
a retired instrument repairman with Conoco and was a member of the Moose
Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Haley Goss of Lake Charles; two sons,
Robbie Goss of Valrico, Fla., and Daryl Craig Lambert of Lake Charles; and
five grandchildren.
GOURLEY Infant LCAP 2/18/2000
LEESVILLE -- Memorial services for Savannah Gourley, infant daughter of
David and Linda Gourley of Anacoco, will be private. Arrangements are by
Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in Baton Rouge.
GRANT, Kathleen LCAP 2/4/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Kathleen Grant, 47, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5, in Hew Hope Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial
will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Grant died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
GREER, Mattie F. LCAP 2/18/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mattie Foreman Greer, 74, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklawn
Cemetery in Welsh.
Mrs. Greer died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in a Jennings care
center.
GRIFFIN, Lavergne LCAP 2/29/2000
GRIFFIN, Lionel LCAP 2/29/2000
GRIFFIN, Lucille LCAP 2/29/2000
GRIFFIN, North LCAP 2/29/2000
Funeral arrangements for North Griffin, 73; Lucille Griffin, 73; Lionel
Griffin, 44; and Lavergne Griffin, 42, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. They died Sunday in their residence.
GUIDRY, Christine B. LCAP 2/9/2000
GUIDRY, Kenneth LCAP 2/9/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Christine Beard Guidry, 32, and Kenneth
''Kenny'' Guidry, 48, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, from Our Lady
Help of Christians Catholic Church.
Monsignor James Gaddy and the Revs. Oris Broussard, Paul Metrejean and
Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery
under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 3 p.m. today, with a vigil service at 7 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Guidry died at 9:33 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in their
residence.
She was a native of Jennings. She was a secretary for the Jennings Police
Department and had worked for the Jennings Daily News and the Lafayette
Advertiser.
He was a native of Mermentau. He was a Marine Corps veteran, a retired
Jennings police captain, and a deputy state fire marshal. He received
numerous commendations, was an expert in firearms safety and training, and
was an FBI- and NRA-certified firearms instructor. He was a member of
American Legion Post 520, the VFW, JPOA and MPOA.
Mrs. Guidry's survivors include one son, Randy James Guidry of Hathaway;
three brothers, Lloyd Joseph Beard Jr. of Vidor, Texas, Donald R. Beard of
Lake Arthur and Bradley James Beard of Hackberry; and one sister, Ellen
Beard Andrus of Lake Arthur.
Mr. Guidry's survivors include one son, Aaron Dale Guidry of Lafayette;
one stepson, Randy James Guidry of Hathaway; three brothers, Bobby Guidry
and Darryll Guidry, both of Mermentau, and Burton Guidry of Mire; three
sisters, Susan Guidry of Sulphur and Mrs. Billy (Myra) Hebert and Mrs.
Keith (Tessy) Clement, both of Jennings; and his father, Andy J. Guidry of
Mermentau.
Memorials may be made to Jeff Davis Bank Account # 10129015.
GUIDRY, Jim Sr. LCAP 2/27/2000
Funeral services for Jim Guidry Sr., 78, of 927 N. Blake St., will be at
11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in
Benevolent Cemetery in Jennings.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Guidry died at 10:58 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in a local
hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He retired from Port City
Construction Co. after many years of service.
Survivors include one son, Jim Guidry Jr. of Baton Rouge; three daughters,
Mrs. Jimmie Johnson of New Orleans and Mrs. Irene Lee and Mrs. Delories
Self, both of Baton Rouge; one sister, Effie Washington of Sacramento,
Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
GUIDRY, Jim Sr. LCAP 2/27/2000
Funeral services for Jim Guidry Sr., 78, of 927 N. Blake St., will be at
11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in
Benevolent Cemetery in Jennings.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Guidry died at 10:58 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in a local
hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He retired from Port City
Construction Co. after many years of service.
Survivors include one son, Jim Guidry Jr. of Baton Rouge; three daughters,
Mrs. Jimmie Johnson of New Orleans and Mrs. Irene Lee and Mrs. Delories
Self, both of Baton Rouge; one sister, Effie Washington of Sacramento,
Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
GUIDRY, Jim Sr. LCAP 2/25/2000
Funeral arrangements for Jim Guidry Sr., 78, of 927 North Blake St. will
be anounced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Thursday in a local
hospital.
GUIDRY, Kenny LCAP 2/7/2000
Christine Guidry LCAP 2/7/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Kenny Guidry, 48, and Christine
Guidry, 32, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. They died
at 9:33 p.m. Saturday in their residence.
GUIDRY, Rosemary LCAP 2/27/2000
VINTON -Memorial services for Rosemary Guidry, 49, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Guidry died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in Lake Charles.
GUIDRY, Rosemary LCAP 2/27/2000
VINTON -Memorial services for Rosemary Guidry, 49, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Guidry died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in Lake Charles.
GUIDRY, Rosemary LCAP 2/26/2000
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Rosemary Guidry, 49, will be announced
by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in Lake Charles.
GUIDRY, Willie P. III LCAP 2/4/2000
Memorial services for Willie Parker Guidry III, 50, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5, in Christian Baptist Church.
The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred
Heart Cemetery.
Mr. Guidry died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Landry High School and a
1978 graduate of Southern University. He attended Xavier University in New
Orleans. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of Christian Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Sandra L. Guidry of Houston and Lela
Paulette Lemelle of Lafayette; and his father, Willie Parker Guidry II.
GUILLORY, Donald R. LCAP 2/1/2000
VINTON -- Graveside services for Donald Ray Guillory, 73, were at 3 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 31, in Reed Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Mr. Guillory died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in Sulphur.
GUILLORY, Herman LCAP 2/4/2000
DENTON, Texas -- Memorial services for Herman Guillory, 68, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in DeBerry Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Rasberry will officiate.
Mr. Guillory died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, in a Memphis, Tenn., hospital.
He was a native of Mamou and worked as a security guard at Flow Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, JoElla Cross and Cheryl Sprabary, both of
Denton; two sons, Chuck Guillory of LaCombe and Russell Guillory of
Denton; one brother, Donald Guillory of Lake Charles; his mother, Tizie
Guillory of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
HABETZ, Anna C. LCAP 2/27/2000
CROWLEY -Funeral services for Anna C. Habetz, 92, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, from St. Michael Catholic Church.
Msgrs. Charles Dubois, Charles Mallet and Paul Metrejean and the Revs.
Louis Richard and Francis Bourgeois will officiate. Burial will be in St.
Leo IV Catholic Church Cemetery in Roberts Cove under the direction of
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the
funeral home; and from 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Habetz died at 2:39 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in a Crowley care
center.
She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include five sons, Lawrence Habetz of Roberts Cove, Leonard and
Robert Habetz both of Crowley, Bernard Habetz of Iowa, La. and Albert
Habetz of Lafayette; three daughters, Clementine Kirsch and Agnes Jones,
both of Crowley, and JoAnn Ledoux of Iota; two brothers, William J. and
Norbert Cramer, both of Crowley; two sisters, Lucy Zaunbrecher and Helen
Cramer, both of Mowata; 38 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of choice, Notre Dame High School, St.
Michael School or Catholic school of choice, the family said.
HABETZ, Anna C. LCAP 2/27/2000
CROWLEY -Funeral services for Anna C. Habetz, 92, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, from St. Michael Catholic Church.
Msgrs. Charles Dubois, Charles Mallet and Paul Metrejean and the Revs.
Louis Richard and Francis Bourgeois will officiate. Burial will be in St.
Leo IV Catholic Church Cemetery in Roberts Cove under the direction of
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the
funeral home; and from 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Habetz died at 2:39 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in a Crowley care
center.
She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include five sons, Lawrence Habetz of Roberts Cove, Leonard and
Robert Habetz both of Crowley, Bernard Habetz of Iowa, La. and Albert
Habetz of Lafayette; three daughters, Clementine Kirsch and Agnes Jones,
both of Crowley, and JoAnn Ledoux of Iota; two brothers, William J. and
Norbert Cramer, both of Crowley; two sisters, Lucy Zaunbrecher and Helen
Cramer, both of Mowata; 38 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of choice, Notre Dame High School, St.
Michael School or Catholic school of choice, the family said.
HAGAN, Mrs. Letha L. LCAP 2/13/2000
HICKS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Letha Leola Smith Hagan, 73, will be at
3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in HIcks United Pentecostal Church. Burial will
be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of
Leesville.
Mrs. Hagan died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in her residence.
HALL, Annie R. LCAP 2/19/2000
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Annie Ruth Hall, 68, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 20, in West Baptist Church. Burial will be in Black Jack
Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hall died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital.
HAMMER, Alex B. LCAP 2/29/2000
SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Alex Blayne Hammer, 5, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, March 2, in Victory Worship Center. Burial will be in
Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral
Home.
He died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in Lake Charles.
HARDIN, Evelyn LCAP 2/6/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Evelyn "Nell" Hardin, 63, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today.
Mrs. Hardin died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in her residence.
She lived in the Lake Charles area for 30 years and was a member of the
VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include two stepsons, Joe and R.L. Hardin, both of the Dallas
area; two stepdaughters, Wanda Thomas and Virginia George, both of Dallas;
one brother, Alvin A. Ellis of Sulphur; and one sister, Jimmie Lou
Robertson of Sulphur.
HARDY, Olin F., Mrs. LCAP 2/16/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Olin F. (Isabell Gunn) Hardy, 86, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Hardy died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, in a New Orleans care center.
She was a native of Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was a retired Oak Park
Elementary School teacher and was a member of the American Association of
University Women and of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. She
was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Hardy Van Norman of Riverridge
and Francie hardy Ryder of New Orleans; one sister, Frances Gunn MacLean
of Odessa, Texas; and four grandchildren.
HARMON, Janet, Mrs. LCAP 2/27/2000
KINDER -Funeral services for Mrs. Janet "Net" Harmon, 45, will be
at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 27, in St. John Baptist Church.
The Rev. Wilfred Ardoin will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.
Monday with burial in St. John Cemetery under the direction of King's
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church.
Mrs. Harmon died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in Alexandria.
A native of Allen Parish, she lived most of her life in Kinder.
Survivors include one son, Keith Denton of Great Falls, Mont.; one
daughter, Previous Jacob of Kinder; eight brothers, Terry Harmon of
Oakdale, Wendell, Reginald and Kenneth Harmon, all of Pasadena, Calif.,
Tony Craven of Lake Charles, Kenneth Johnson of Dallas and James and
Joshua Harmon, both of Kinder; six sisters, Cynthia Guillory and Leanna
Harmon, both of Kinder, Monica Harmon of Pasadena, Felecia Baber of
Achromon, Miss., and Mervie Murphy and Suvella Polk, both of Oakdale; her
father, Matthew Harmon of Oakdale; her mother, Rose Johnson Washington of
Houston; stepmother, Doris Harmon of Oakdale; stepmother, Geneva Harmon of
Pasadena; and one grandchild.
HARMON, Janet, Mrs. LCAP 2/27/2000
KINDER -Funeral services for Mrs. Janet "Net" Harmon, 45, will be
at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 27, in St. John Baptist Church.
The Rev. Wilfred Ardoin will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.
Monday with burial in St. John Cemetery under the direction of King's
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church.
Mrs. Harmon died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in Alexandria.
A native of Allen Parish, she lived most of her life in Kinder.
Survivors include one son, Keith Denton of Great Falls, Mont.; one
daughter, Previous Jacob of Kinder; eight brothers, Terry Harmon of
Oakdale, Wendell, Reginald and Kenneth Harmon, all of Pasadena, Calif.,
Tony Craven of Lake Charles, Kenneth Johnson of Dallas and James and
Joshua Harmon, both of Kinder; six sisters, Cynthia Guillory and Leanna
Harmon, both of Kinder, Monica Harmon of Pasadena, Felecia Baber of
Achromon, Miss., and Mervie Murphy and Suvella Polk, both of Oakdale; her
father, Matthew Harmon of Oakdale; her mother, Rose Johnson Washington of
Houston; stepmother, Doris Harmon of Oakdale; stepmother, Geneva Harmon of
Pasadena; and one grandchild.
HARTT, Elizabeth C. LCAP 2/7/2000
WEST MONROE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Crowell Hartt, 70, of
Eros, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
The Revs. Jerry Salisbury and Michael Loving will officiate. Burial will
be in Frantom Chapel Cemetery in Eros.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mrs. Hartt died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in a West Monroe hospital.
She was a graduate of Eros High School in Eros and St. Francis Sanitarium
School of Nursing in Monroe. She moved to DeRidder, where she was employed
as hospital nurse at Frazier Clinic. In 1953, she was appointed to the
Louisiana State Hospital Board by Gov. Robert Kennon. She was employed at
the Beauregard Parish Health Unit as public health nurse. She participated
in LPHA for many years and served in each office in the nursing section
and on the governing council. She served as chairman of the Beauregard
Heart Council, committee member of scientific session for nurses of the
Louisiana Heart Association, board member of Lake Charles District and
Louisiana TB Association, member of the Beauregard Parish chapter of the
American Cancer Association, Mental Health Association, Easter Seals,
Crippled Children's Association, Business and Professional Women's Club,
Human Resources Council and the Council for Mentally Retarded Children and
Adults. She received the Agnes Morris Award from the Louisiana Public
Health Association in 1986 for her years of service with public health.
She retired with 40 years of service as a nurse with LPHA.
Survivors include two brothers, Ferrell Crowell of West Monroe and G.W.
Crowell of Transylvania; two sisters, Gloria Traylor of Eros and Elese
Roberts of West Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Frantom Chapel Cemetery Fund, the family
said.
HEBERT, Eloise F. LCAP 2/4/2000
Funeral services for Eloise Fontenot Hebert, 83, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake-Hebert
Cemetery in Grand Lake.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Hebert died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Big Pasture and had lived most of her life in Lake
Charles. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of Grand
Lake Faith Temple.
Survivors include her husband, Robert M. "Booster" Hebert of Lake Charles;
two sons, Larton Robert Hebert of Moss Bluff and Gerald James Hebert of
Grand Lake; two brothers, Leroy Fontenot of Lake Charles and Robert
"Bobby" Fontenot of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
HEBERT, Eloise F. LCAP 2/5/2000
Funeral services for Eloise Fontenot Hebert, 83, will be at 10 a.m. today,
Feb. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake-Hebert
Cemetery in Grand Lake.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Hebert died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Big Pasture and had lived most of her life in Lake
Charles. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of Grand
Lake Faith Temple.
Survivors include her husband, Robert M. "Booster" Hebert of Lake Charles;
two sons, Robert Hebert of Moss Bluff and Gerald James Hebert of Grand
Lake; two brothers, Leroy Fontenot of Lake Charles and Robert "Bobby"
Fontenot of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
HELMS, H. T. LCAP 2/7/2000
Funeral services for H.T. Helms, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9,
in Hixson Funeral Home.
Dr. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 5 - 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Helms died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Aubrey, Ark., he lived in Lake Charles. He was a retired
master sergeant in the Air Force, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He worked with the nuclear weapons program during his 21 years of military
service. He was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of First Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Gilmore Helms; one son, John Helms of
Sulphur; two daughters, Rebecca LeBleu of LeBleu Settlement and Mary
Turner of Lake Charles; one brother, A.C. Helms of Houston; one sister,
Lucille Davidson of Lakeside, Ore.; and three grandchildren.
HESTER, Lemond A. LCAP 2/25/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Lemond Alfred "Tince" Hester, 79, will be
at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral
Home.
Mr. Hester died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in the DeRidder
hospital.
HICKS, E.L. LCAP 2/29/2000
SHREVEPORT -- Funeral services for E.L. Hicks, 77, of Ringgold, will be at
1 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mel Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today.
Mr. Hicks died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in his residence on Lake Bistineau.
He was a native of Castor. He was a salesman for Watkins products. He was
a member of First Baptist Church of Ringgold.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Hicks of Ringgold; one daughter,
Debbie Turner of Lake Charles; and one grandchild.
Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Ringgold, Woodridge
Baptist Church of Shreveport or Trinity Baptist Church of Lake Charles,
the family said.
HIGDON, Opal C. LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral services for Opal Carter Higdon, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
Feb. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. James Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia
Cemetery in Westlake.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Higdon died at 9:14 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in a Houston
hospital.
A native of Westlake, she lived most of her live in Lake Charles before
moving to Houston in 1977. She was a retired computer draftsman for Brown
and Root.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth Michael Higdon of Katy, Texas; one
daughter, Sandra Higdon Nadeau of Houston; three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
HILL, Robbie P. Melder- LCAP 2/6/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Robbie Paul Melder-Hill, 59, will be at 3
p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, in First Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in
Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Ms. Melder-Hill died Friday in an area hospital.
HINES, Charles E. LCAP 2/26/2000
SULPHUR - Memorial services for Charles E. "Chick" Hines, 71, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 26, in First Baptist Church.
Drs. Ronnie Burke and James Samples will officiate. Arrangements are by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Hines died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in Sulphur.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World
War II and was discharged as a corporal. He received the Good Conduct
Medal, the Honorable Discharge Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
He retired from Firestone in 1981 as a supervisor. He was a deacon at and
a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, June Hines of Sulphur; three sons, Chic Earl
Hines of Haynesville, Kim Gordon Hines of Sulphur and Rex Marshall Hines
of Culpeper, Va.; one brother, Lewis Hines of Port Neches, Texas; one
sister, Sybil Newsome of Groves, Texas; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Agin' Cajun
Choir, the family said.
HINES, Charles E. LCAP 2/25/2000
SULPHUR - Memorial services for Charles E. "Chick" Hines, 71, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in First Baptist Church.
Drs. Ronnie Burke and James Samples will officiate.
Mr. Hines died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in Sulphur.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World
War II and was discharged as a corporal. He received the Good Conduct
Medal, the Honorable Discharge Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
He retired from Firestone in 1981 as a supervisor. He was a deacon at and
a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, June Hines of Sulphur; three sons, Chic Earl
Hines of Haynesville, Kim Gordon Hines of Sulphur and Rex Marshall Hines
of Culpeper, Va.; one brother, Lewis Hines of Port Neches, Texas; one
sister, Sybil Newsome of Groves, Texas; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Agin' Cajun
Choir, the family said.
HOFFPAUIR, Travis B., Mrs. LCAP 2/4/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Travis B. (Ruth Dailey) Hoffpauir, 93, will be
at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, in the First Church of the Nazarene.
The Rev. Richard Beckham will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home
and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church.
Mrs. Hoffpauir died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a local care
facility.
A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1928. She was a
member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include three sons, the Rev. Larry Hoffpauir and Leo Hoffpauir,
both of Lake Charles, and Ivy Hoffpauir of Needville, Texas; two
daughters, Margery Triplett and Nettie Hoffpauir, both fo Lake Charles; 11
grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
HOLMES, Ethel M. LCAP 2/7/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Ethel Mae Holmes, 89, will be
announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the Oakdale
hospital.
HOLMES, Ethel M. LCAP 2/8/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Ethel Mae Holmes, 89, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, in St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Holmes died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a local hospital.
HOWELL, Joan B. LCAP 2/25/2000
DERIDDER - Graveside services for Joan Bryan Howell, 66, of Eureka
Springs, Ark., will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 26, in Beauregard Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Howell died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in Eureka Springs.
HUNT, Vivian LCAP 2/11/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Vivian Hunt, 84, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Jennings hospital.
HUNTER, Cecil E. LCAP 2/28/2000
MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Cecil Eugene Hunter, 81, will be at 10
a.m. today, Feb. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mark Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in South Park
Cemetery in Pearland, Texas.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. Hunter died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in his residence.
A native of Birmingham, Ala., he had lived in Moss Bluff for the last
three years, moving from Baytown, Texas. He was a retired Longshoreman. He
was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3098.
Survivors include his wife, Eula Hunter; two stepdaughters, Brenda
Singleton of Montgomery, Texas, and Patsy Jeane of Houston; 11
stepgrandchildren; and 20 stepgreat-grandchildren.
HUNTER, Dewitt, Mrs. LCAP 2/2/2000
SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Mrs. Dewitt (Pearl) Hunter, 92, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 2, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hunter died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in her residence.
She had lived in Sulphur since 1959. She was a founding member of the
Sulphur AARP chapter and was a member and past worthy matron of the Order
of the Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a
Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include three sons, William Dewitt Hunter of Patterson, Robert
Gene Hunter of Chickasha, Okla. and Francis Dean Hunter of Roxana, Ill.;
one daughter, Patsy Hunter Haeuber of Baton Rouge; one sister, Juanita
Legate of South Roxana, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren.
HUNTER, George Jr. LCAP 2/7/2000
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Funeral services for George Hunter Jr., 63, will be in
Oklahoma City.
Burial will be in Trice Hill Cemetery under the direction of Combre
Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 - 9 p.m. today in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church in Lake
Charles.
Mr. Hunter died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000.
He was a resident of Lake Charles. He was owner of George Hunter Video
Productions.
Survivors include two brothers, Raymond L. Hunter of San Diego, Calif.,
and Maurice Hunter of Oklahoma City; and seven sisters, Willa McDonald of
Dallas, Rosa Annan of Denver, Anita Franklin of Moore, Okla., Betty Jean
Parks of San Diego and Gertrude Johnson, Flora Hunter Floyd and Julie
Allen, all of Oklahoma City.
HUNTER, Pearl LCAP 2/1/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Pearl Hunter, 92, will be announced by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday at her residence.
HYATT, Carissa A. LCAP 2/14/2000
STARKS -- Funeral services for Carissa Ann Hyatt, 19, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Calvary Apostolic Church.
The Rev. Jeremy Shields will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery
in Fields under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy.
Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the church.
Miss Hyatt died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in Starks following an automobile
accident.
She was a lifelong resident of Starks. She was a graduate of Starks High
School, where she was a Beta student for three years. She had attended
Sowela Technical Institute and was employed with Delta Downs Race Track.
Survivors include one daughter, Maci Rachel Thomas Hyatt of Starks; one
brother, Larkin Dwayne "Banger" Hyatt of Starks; one sister, Kattie Lee
Hyatt of Starks; her parents, Eugene and Dora Hyatt of Starks;
grandmothers, Winnie Hyatt and Shirley Ranolls, both of Starks; and
stepgrandfather, Ted Benoit of Starks.
JACOB, Alzetta G. LCAP 2/16/2000
RAYNE - Funeral services for Alzetta Guillory Jacob, 81, will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 17, in Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rayne
Protestant Cemetery under the direction of Syrie Funeral Home of
Lafayette.
Mrs. Jacob died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in her residence.
JACOBS, Devonte D. LCAP 2/15/2000
Funeral services for Devonte Deveryl Jacobs, infant son of LaDonna Marie
Jacobs, of 2312 Katherine St. will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 15, in Fondel
Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 9:30 a.m.
He died at 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2000 in a Baton Rouge hospital.
Additional survivors include his maternal grandparents, Ernest and
Beatrice Jacobs of Lake Charles.
JEAN, Rosella C., Mrs. LCAP 2/7/2000
OPELOUSAS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rosella Carmen Jean, 83, will be at
11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, from Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
The Rev. Philip Karongora will officiate. Interment will be in St. Landry
Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Ford and Joseph Funeral
Home.
Visitation is 7 - 10:45 a.m. Tuesday with a rosary at 9 a.m.
Mrs. Jean died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in the Opelousas hospital.
A native of Ville Platte, she lived in Opelousas. She was a member of Holy
Ghost Catholic Church of Opelousas.
Survivors include three sons, Earl Wade and John Larry Jean and Chester
Pierre Jean Jr., all of Houston; four daughters, Cecilia Hawkins of Lake
Charles, Barbara Fontenot of Opelousas, Mary Catherine Angelo of Grand
Rapids, Mich., and Patricia Ann Jean of Atlanta; four brothers, Charles
Carmen of Lake Charles, Cyrus Carmen of Houston, Henry Carmen of Baton
Rouge and Clarence Carmen of Chicago; three sisters, Hazel Eli of Houston,
Leanna Denning of Galveston, Texas, and Wilma Williams of Chicago; 21
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
JOFFRION, Joseph M. LCAP 2/21/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Joseph McKloskey "Cop" Joffrion, 80,
will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Lake
Charles.
JOFFRION, Joseph M. LCAP 2/23/2000
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Joseph McKloskey "Cop" Joffrion, 80, will
be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 23, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove
Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited
Tuesday evening.
Mr. Joffrion died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in Lake Charles.
A native of DeQuincy, he resided in the Sulphur area for over 20 years. He
retired from the U.S. Air Force after 32 years of service. He was a member
of the VFW and the American Legion of Sulphur. He was also a member of Our
Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Renee P. Joffrion of San Diego, Joel M.
Joffrion of Tampa Bay, Fla., and Gregg A. Joffrion of Clarksville, Tenn.;
six daughters, Carol Ann Herbain of Roswell, N.M., Ruth L. Bonser of
Loveland, Colo., Yvonne M. Armand and Marla Kay Phillips, both of Hampton,
Va., Sister Diane Depwe of Morgan City and Carol W. Kibodeaux of Sulphur;
one brother, Charles B. Joffrion of DeQuincy; one sister, Mary A. Joffrion
of Zachary; 25 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Elbert H. LCAP 2/29/2000
SIMPSON -- Funeral services for Elbert Harlis Johnson, 64, of Houston,
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Simpson First Assembly of God
Church. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora under the direction
of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville.
Mr. Johnson died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in a Houston
hospital.
JOHNSON, Eva P. LCAP 2/16/2000
UNION HILL - Funeral services for Eva P. Johnson, 85, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 16, in Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Johnson died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in her residence.
JOHNSON, Mary Jane H., Mrs. LCAP 2/1/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Hurd Johnson, 85, will be
at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Johnson died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in an Alexandria
hospital.
JOHNSON, Nathan C. LCAP 2/23/2000
CRAVENS - Funeral services for Nathan Clifford Johnson, 64, of DeQuincy,
will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 23, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church.
The Rev. Harlon Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Gravel Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Visitation is until the service.
Mr. Johnson died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in his residence.
He was a native of Cravens and had lived in DeQuincy since 1972. He was a
millwright with Turner Industries at Temple Island sawmill and was a
former employee of Boise Cascade and of Georgia Pacific. He was a member
of Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Nathan Johnson of Sunset; two daughters,
Patricia Ann Morrison of Pitkin and Pamela Jean Mendoza of Tyler, Texas;
one brother, Van Johnson of Pitkin; one sister, Mackie Genelle Ramirez of
Port Arthur, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Otis R. LCAP 2/1/2000
BURKEVILLE, Texas -- Graveside services for Otis Ray Johnson, 55, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in Spears Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Johnson died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital.
KEHL, Anita LCAP 2/17/2000
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Anita Kehl, 67, were at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be
today, Feb. 17, in Houston National Ceme-tery in Houston.
Mrs. Kehl died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000.
KELLEY, Alvin Jr. LCAP 2/2/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Alvin Kelley Jr., 80, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Danny Busby will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Kelley died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital.
He was a World War II veteran and a 30-year member of Trinity Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Kelley of Sulphur; one son, Harold D.
Kelley of Sulphur; three daughters, Carolyn Westcott, Wilda Guidry and
Sandra Kelley Domaingue, all of Sulphur; one brother, Nolan Kelley of
Mangum; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
KING, Maude M. LCAP 2/17/2000
TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Maude Messer King, 78, will be at 3
p.m. today, Feb. 17, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
McCormick Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
Mrs. King died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in the Mamou hospital.
KOLL, Marie LCAP 2/7/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Marie Koll, 87, will be announced by
Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital.
KOLL, Marie LCAP 2/8/2000
RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Marie Koll, 87, will be at 1:30 p.m.
today, Feb. 8, in Raymond United Methodist Church. Burial will be in
Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
She died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a Jennings hospital.
LAFLEUR, Harry Sr, Mrs. LCAP 2/18/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry (Reva) LaFleur Sr., 49, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 19, in New Emanuel Baptist Church.
The Rev. Ro-land Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. LaFleur died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Prescott, Ark., and had lived in Lake Charles for
three years. She was a member of New Emanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Tina Charles of Lake
Charles, Leraine White of Reno, Nev., and LaShaunn Charles of Oakland,
Calif.; one son, Harry LaFleur Jr. of Lake Charles; three sisters, Rose
Tolliver of St. Louis, Jewelene Bayless of Texarkana, Texas, and Loraine
Holmes of Oakland; five brothers, Cartene Holmes and Ellis Charles Jr.,
both of Oakland, Racey Jenkins of Pasadena, Calif., Nathaniel Jenkins of
Booneville, Ind., and Odell Charles of Nashville, Ark.; and 10
grandchildren.
LAFLEUR, Michael D. LCAP 2/16/2000
BASILE - Funeral services for Michael David LaFleur, 46, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 16, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home of
Eunice.
Mr. LaFleur died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, in Lafayette.
LAFLEUR, Reva LCAP 2/11/2000
Funeral arrangements for Reva Lafleur, 49, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital
LANGLEY, Stella LCAP 2/9/2000
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Stella Langley, 80, of Hackberry, will be
at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Eugene McKenna and W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in
Roselawn Cemetery.
Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30
a.m. Friday. Rosaries will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. Langley died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in Hackberry.
She was a native of Mire and lived in Sulphur for 50 years. She had lived
in Hackberry for four years. She was a member of the VFW auxiliary and of
St. Peter Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Delton Thibodeaux of Katy, Texas; five
daughters, Mary J. Fruge and Rosa Nell Daigle, both of Sulphur, Anna Mae
Terro of Hackberry, Cassy Lynn Kendall of Westlake and Rita Faye Hester of
Lake Charles; one brother, Paul Alleman of Lafayette; 26 grandchildren; 47
great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
LANGLEY, Stella T. LCAP 2/8/2000
HACKBERRY -- Funeral arrangements for Stella Thibodeaux Langley, 80, will
be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. She died Monday.
LASALLE, Gus J. LCAP 2/15/2000
SULPHUR --Funeral arrangements for Gus J. LaSalle, 83, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Lake Charles.
LASALLE, Gus J. LCAP 2/16/2000
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Gus J. LaSalle, 83, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn
Cemetery.
Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m.
Thursday.
Mr. LaSalle died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in Lake Charles.
He was a native of Port Arthur. He was a member of the Drainage Board for
10 years and retired from PPG as a welder after 30 years of service. He
was a member of the IAM Machinists Union. He was a member of Our Lady of
LaSalette Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Warren "Porky" LaSalle of Sulphur and John
"Pekoe" LaSalle of Lake Charles; two daughters, Ileda David of Lake
Charles and Mrs. Ernest (Verna Lee) Kyle of Hackberry; two sisters, Mrs.
Richard (Shirley LaSalle) Samuels of Deweyville, Texas, and Norma LaSalle
Flanigan of Orange, Texas; eight grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
LASALLE, Philip LCAP 2/26/2000
CAMERON - Funeral services for Philip LaSalle of Patterson will be at 1
p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The Rev. Lannis Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Mr. LaSalle died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in a Houma care center.
He was a native of Cameron.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Jean LaSalle of Patterson; one son,
Cedric LaSalle of Cameron; one stepson, Alfred Dalcour Jr. of Patterson;
three daughters, Monica Hill of Cameron, Phyllis Spriggs Matthews, Va.,
and Tiffany Washington of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Joan Dalcour of
Morgan City and Alfreda Jones of Houston; one brother, Shelton LeBlanc of
Cameron; two sisters, Jeanette Bell of Hayward, Calif., and Carol Newton
of Cameron; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
LEBLANC, Burton LCAP 2/7/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Burton Leblanc, 30, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 10:58 p.m. Saturday in the
Jennings hospital.
LEBLANC, Burton J. LCAP 2/8/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Burton James "Burt" LeBlanc, 30, will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic
Church.
The Revs. James Gaddy, Oris Broussard and Scott Desormeaux will officiate.
Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. today with a vigil beginning at 7 p.m.
Mr. LeBlanc died at 10:58 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in a Jennings
hospital.
A native of Jennings, he was a Jennings city police officer. He was a
coach with the Little Dribblers and a coach for little league baseball. He
was a JPOA member.
Survivors include one son, Lane Phillip LeBlanc of Jennings; one stepson,
Dakotah Whitman of Jennings; one brother, Ferroll LeBlanc of Jennings; one
stepbrother, Tony Efthemes of Oberlin; ; two stepsisters, Cindy Stroman of
Lancaster, Calif., and Tobe Pochmara of Morse; his father and step-mother,
Mr. Stoute (Nadine) LeBlanc of Morse; his mother, Winnie LeBlanc of
Lafayette; and his fiancee, Tara Landry of Jennings.
LEBLEU, Arthur P. LCAP 2/9/2000
Funeral services for Arthur Perry LeBleu, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Chris Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill
Cemetery in Iowa, La.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. LeBleu died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Iowa, La. for 13 years. He was a
certified optician. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Candace LeBleu of Iowa; two sons, Donald Lee
LeBleu of Washington, La. and Arthur Van LeBleu of Lake Charles; two
daughters, Angela Fruge of Iowa and Candace Marcantel of Iowa; two
brothers, Tommy Medzger of Sulphur and Tim LeBleu of Moss Bluff; his
father, Amor Perry LeBleu of Moss Bluff; his mother, Edith Lissota of Lake
Charles; and 11 grandchildren.
LEBLEU, Rita V., Mrs. LCAP 2/21/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Vedvik LeBleu, 76, of DeQuincy, will be at
10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
LeBleu Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Mrs. LeBleu died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000.
LEBOEUF, Leroy P. LCAP 2/26/2000
VINTON - Funeral services for Leroy Paul LeBoeuf, 78, will be at 6 p.m.
today, Feb. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.
Sunday with burial in Cormier Cemetery.
Mr. LeBoeuf died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in Sulphur.
LEDAY, Comelia LCAP 2/10/2000
EUNICE - Funeral services for Comelia Leday, 85, will be at 7 pm. Friday,
Feb. 11, in St. John Baptist Church. Burial will be in Reeds Cemetery in
Mamou under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home of Eunice.
She died at 6:48 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in a local hospital.
LESSARD, Joseph H. LCAP 2/6/2000
CARLYSS -- Memorial services for Joseph H. "Shuttie" Lessard, 74, will be
at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, from St. Theresa Catholic Church.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. The body was donated to
medical science. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home.
Mr. Lessard died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in his residence.
A native of Laural Ridge, he had lived in Carlyss for the past 33 years.
He served in the Army during World War II and was a retired general
superintendent for Fluor Corp. He was a member of IBEW 995 and St. Theresa
Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae Lessard; three sons, Marty Lessard of
Bedford, N.J., Myron Lessard of Westlake and Mallory Lessard of Roanoke;
three daughters, Myrna Ogea of Iowa, Michelle Nowell of Sulphur and Monica
Duplechin of Carlyss; one brother, David Lessard of St. Amant; two
sisters, Juliet Michel of Gonzales and Julie Michel of St. Amant; 11
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
LEWIS, Ellen LCAP 2/13/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Ellen Lewis, 71, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 11:36 p.m. Friday in the
Jennings hospital.
LEWIS, Keith C. LCAP 2/25/2000
Funeral services for Keith Calvin Lewis, 43, of 408 North Prater will be
at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist
Church.
The Rev. James Lee will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery
under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Mr. Lewis died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of St. Louis, Mo., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 19
years. He was a U.S. Army and Marine Corps veteran. He was a volunteer for
the Washington-Marion High School Junior ROTC. He was a member of the
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member of the
male chorus. He worked for the Wal-Mart Supercenter for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Belinda Lee Lewis; two daughters,
Shavonda Lewis of Ft. Benning, Ga. and Jameka Lewis of Lake Charles; one
son, Brandon Lewis of Lake Charles; one sister, Linda C. Lewis of
Champaign, Ill.; and his father, Cecil Lewis of St. Louis.
LEWIS, Keith C. LCAP 2/23/2000
Funeral arrangements for Keith Calvin Lewis, 43, of 408 North Prater St.,
will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Monday in a local
hospital.
LIECHTY, Allan L. Sr. LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral services for Allan L. Liechty Sr., 59, will be at 2 p.m. today,
Feb. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. U.A. Doiron, Don Walker and Luke Liechty will officiate. Burial
will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Liechty died at 5:22 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in his residence.
He was lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Gillis High
School and attended McNeese State University. He worked as a retail
salesman for Borden's Milk and for PPG in Lake Charles. He was owner and
mechanic of Al's Auto Repair. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Robbie Lynn Logan Liechty of Moss Bluff; three
sons, Allan Lee Liechty of Russellville, Ark., Robert Luke Liechty Sr. of
Oak Grove and Phillip Joseph Liechty of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Laurie
Beth Liechty Lanier of Moss Bluff; one brother, Carroll Liechty of Mercer
Island, Wash.; one sister, Mary Jo Foreman of Texarkana, Texas; and nine
grandchildren.
LINDSEY, Lorena B., Mrs. LCAP 2/9/2000
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lorena B. Lindsey, 66, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper
Cemetery in Pickering.
Mrs. Lindsey died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in Leesville.
LIVELY, Edwin L. LCAP 2/13/2000
WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Funeral services for Edwin L. Lively, 69, of
Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in Hampton
Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon today, and the family will be present from 1 p.m.
Monday.
Mr. Lively died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in a Dallas hospital.
He was a native of Bowie, Texas. He attended public schools in Wichita
Falls and graduated from Midwestern University with a degree in business.
He was honored by the university as Alumnus of the Year in 1986. He was a
U.S. Army veteran. He held a number of supervisory and executive positions
with Continental Oil Co. and was elected vice president by the board of
directors in 1983. At retirement, he was vice president and regional
coordinator, southern and western areas, with responsibility for federal
and state governmental relations in 26 states. He served on the board of
directors of Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, American Petroleum
Institute, Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association and the Greater Lake
Charles Chamber of Commerce, where he was president in 1974. He was on
boards and various committees at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston;
St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas; and St. Patrick Hospital in
Lake Charles. He was a member of the Louisiana Association of Business and
Industry, Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana and the Harris
County Heritage Society and was a trustee of the McNeese State University
Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Lively; one son, James Lively of Possum
Kingdom; and one sister, Ruth Ann Wilburn of Wichita Falls.
Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said.
LUMBACK, Margie LCAP 2/11/2000
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Margie Lumback, 69, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 12, in Evergreen Baptist Church.
The Rev. James Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Lumback died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in a DeQuincy care center.
She was a native of Lafayette and had lived in DeQuincy for most of her
life. She was a member of Sons and Daughters of Isaac and Rebecca Lodge
89. She was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church and was a deaconess
and member of the home mission and the usher board.
Survivors include one son, John Richard of Houston; one daughter, Cheryl
Jones of DeQuincy; and four grandchildren.
LUMBACK, Margie LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral arrangements for Margie Lumback, 69, of DeQuincy, will be
announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local care
center.
LUNDY Infant LCAP 2/7/2000
Graveside services for William David Lundy, infant son of Mark Vincent and
Lillian Perez Lundy, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Consolata
Cemetery.
The Revs. Roger Perez and Steve James will officiate. Burial is under the
direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
The infant died at 3:26 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a Baton Rouge
hospital.
Survivors include his parents; paternal grandmother and stepgrandfather,
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Jacqueline) Crow of Casper, Wyo.; maternal
grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Roger (Lydia) Perez of Sulphur; paternal
great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Al (Vera) Robbins of Bath, N.Y.; and
maternal great-grandmother, Trini Perez of Deleon, Texas.
MAKSIN, Anthony LCAP 2/17/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Anthony Maksin, 66, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday in a
Jennings care facility.
MARCANTEL, Christopher LCAP 2/24/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Christopher Marcantel, 24, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday
in Jackson, Miss.
MARCANTEL, Christopher L. LCAP 2/26/2000
HATHAWAY - Funeral services for Christopher Lyn Marcantel, 24, will be at
2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, in Hathaway Baptist Mission.
The Rev. Butch Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.
Visitationis 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral
home and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church.
Mr. Marcantel died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in Jackson,
Miss.
He was a native of Jennings and a graduate of Jennings High School.
Survivors include two brothers, Emery "Bubba" Marcantel Jr. of Moss Bluff
and Dereck Marcantel of Jennings; two sisters, Mrs. Russell (Amber) Petry
of West Monroe and Mrs. Hillman (Shannon) Fontenot of Mobile, Ala.; and
his parents, Emery "Frenchie" and Nelda W. Marcantel of Jennings.
MARCEAUX, Editha LCAP 2/27/2000
GUEYDAN -Funeral services for Editha Marceaux, 83, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Gueydan Cemetery.
Mrs. Marceaux died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in a Lafayette
hospital.
MARCEAUX, Editha LCAP 2/27/2000
GUEYDAN -Funeral services for Editha Marceaux, 83, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Gueydan Cemetery.
Mrs. Marceaux died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in a Lafayette
hospital.
MARCEAUX, Editha LCAP 2/26/2000
GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Editha Marceaux, 84, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lafayette hospital.
MARLER, Franklin J. LCAP 2/11/2000
MITTIE - Funeral services for Franklin Junior Marler, 61, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in Mittie Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
Simmons Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Marler died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, in the DeRidder
hospital.
MARTINEZ, Owen LCAP 2/6/2000
MOBILE, Ala. -- A private memorial service for the family of Owen
Martinez, brother of Jacqueline Chol of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 7, in Pine Crest Funeral Home.
Mr. Martinez died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in a Mobile hospital.
MATHIS, Billie J., Mrs. LCAP 2/14/2000
HICKS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Jean Mathis, 64, will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Flactor Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mrs. Mathis died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital.
MAYES, Virginia LCAP 2/5/2000
KINDER -- Funeral services for Virginia Mayes, 80, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 5, in Kinder Bible Church.
The Revs. Robert Jones and U.A. Doiron will officiate. Burial will be in
Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Mayes died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in her residence.
She had lived in Kinder for 49 years. She graduated from Highland Hospital
in Shreveport with a nursing degree. She helped to establish Allen Parish
Hospital and retired as the hospital's nursing director. She was a member
of and served on the mission committee for Kinder Bible Church.
Survivors include three sons, John Taylor Mayes and James William Mayes
III, both of Kinder, and Paul E. Mayes of Beaumont, Texas; three brothers,
Eugene Taylor and Clyde Ray Taylor, both of Reeves, and Roy Taylor of
Kinder; one sister, Martha Wood of Haughton; seven grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kinder Bible Church building fund or
to Camp Pearl in Reeves, the family said.
MCCALLA, Ulis LCAP 2/11/2000
Funeral services for Ulis McCalla, 91, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 11,
in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Paul Eubanks will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery
in DeQuincy.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. McCalla died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
He was a native of Neam and had lived in DeQuincy for most of her life. He
was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a retired operator
with Newport Industries.
Survivors include one brother, Clarence McCalla of Merryville; and two
sisters, Thelma K. McCalla of Lake Charles and Hazel McCalla-Parks of St.
Cloud, Fla.
MCCALLA, Ulis LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral arrangements for Ulis McCalla, 91, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital.
MCCOY, Marjorie T. LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral services for Marjorie Tadlock McCoy, 77, will be at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Carl Lueg and Tome Howe will officiate. Burial will be in
Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. McCoy died at 7:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Ragley, she was a long-time resident of Lake Charles. She
moved to Texas, then returned in 1956. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church of Lake Charles.
Survivors include one son, Kevin McCoy of Ingleside, Texas; two daughters,
Suzanne McCoy Sawatzki and Laurel McCoy Connell, both of Lake Charles; one
sister, Elizabeth Tadlock of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929,
Ruston, LA 71273, the family said.
MCFARLAIN, Amenth C. LCAP 2/13/2000
EVANGELINE -- Funeral services for Amenth C. McFarlain, 84, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of
Jennings.
Mrs. McFarlain died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in the Jennings hospital.
MCMANUS, Fannie Irene LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral services for Fannie Irene McManus, 84, will be at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 2, in University United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home
and from 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church.
Mrs. McManus died at 10:11 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in a local
hospital.
She was a native of Oakdale and had lived in Lake Charles since 1955. She
was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter 164 and was a past
worthy matron. She was a longtime member of University United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Robert L. McManus of Iota and Morris Troy
McManus of Williston, N.D.; two daughters, Cathy Derifield of Moss Bluff
and Martha Comeaux of Iowa, La.; one brother, Clive Leggett of Ville
Platte; one sister, Bessie Lee Walden of Kirbyville, Texas; eight
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to University United Methodist Church, the
family said.
MCMARION, Frederick LCAP 2/6/2000
Funeral arrangements for Frederick McMarion, 82, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital.
MCMARION, Frederick LCAP 2/8/2000
Funeral services for Frederick "Big Jack" McMarion, 82, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Isaiah Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. McMarion died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include his wife, Alice McMarion of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Ola McMarion of Lake Charles; two brothers, Robert McMaron (brothers spell
differently) of Lake Charles and Albert McMaron of San Diego, Calif.; one
sister, Eliza Chatman of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
MCMULLEN, Marlin LCAP 2/18/2000
CRAVENS -- Funeral services for Marlin McMullen, 78, of Pitkin, will be at
11 a.m. today, Feb. 18, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in
the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. McMullen died Wednes-day, Feb. 16, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital.
MEAUX, Verna R. LCAP 2/13/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Verna Rose Meaux, 73, will be at noon Monday,
Feb. 14, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8-11:30
a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Meaux died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in her residence.
A native of Kaplan, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1946. She was a
member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Emma Marie Hill, Judy Ann Fontenot and
Pamela Jean Woods, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Ulysse Trahan of
Kaplan; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
MIDKIFF, Robert T. LCAP 2/10/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Robert Theo Midkiff, 69, of Rosepine, will
be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
Elders Truman Keel and Perry Miers will officiate. Burial will be in
Hinson Cemetery in DeRidder.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Midkiff died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in a local
hospital.
A native of Knight, he had lived in Rosepine most of his life. He was a
member of Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church of Rosepine.
Survivors include two sisters, Lois Garcia of DeRidder and Ouida Gilliland
of Lake Charles.
MILLER, Estelle LCAP 2/17/2000
Funeral services for Estelle Miller, 81, of Oakdale, will be at 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in
Hampton Memorial Cemetery in Elizabeth.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Miller died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles
care center.
She was a native of Rochelle and had lived most of her life in the
Oakdale-Elizabeth area. She graduated from Oakdale High School and worked
as a timber clerk for Boise Cascade. She was a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star and of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Mark H. Miller of Metairie; one daughter, Mrs.
Don (Reba Ann Miller) Johnson of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church in Oakdale or to
Twelfth Street Baptist Church in Lake Charles, the family said.
MILLER, Joseph K. LCAP 2/15/2000
Funeral arrangements for Joseph Kemmpy ''Bokey'' Miller, 79, of 333 Mill
St., Apt. 520 will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Monday
in his residence.
MILLER, Joseph K. LCAP 2/18/2000
Funeral services for Joseph Kemmpy ''Bokey'' Miller, 79, of 333 Mill St.,
Apt. 520 will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, in the Greater St. Mary
Missionary Bap-tist Church.
The Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Mr. Miller died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, in his residence.
A native of Church Point, he had lived in Beaumont, Texas, for a number of
years before moving to Lake Charles. He was a member of the Greater St.
Mary Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leola Marie Miller; four daughters,
Caroline F. Lee, Jacqueline M. Wright and Mary B. Davis, all of Lake
Charles, and Kathy G. Green of Atlanta, Ga.; four sons, Johnny W. Miller,
Clifford Emon Miller, Clarence L. Green and Edward F. Stevens, all of Lake
Charles; 25 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
MITCHELL, Letha Mae LCAP 2/26/2000
STARKS - Funeral services for Letha Mae Mitchell, 49, will be at 10 a.m.
today, Feb. 26, in Calvary Pentecostal Church.
The Rev. Jeremy Shields will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery
in Fields under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Mitchell died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Starks and worked at Starks Silver Dollar
for three years.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Mitchell of Starks; two sons, David
Brian Maddox of Starks and Robert Wayne Maddox of Vinton; two sisters, Lou
Ann Clark of Starks and Elmer McDonald of Rosepine; six brothers, Lynn
Foster, Eugene Hyatt, Frank Hyatt and James Hyatt, all of Starks, Gilbert
Hyatt of DeQuincy and Ben Hyatt of Sugartown; her mother, Winnie Foster of
Starks; and three grandchildren.
MITCHELL, Letha Mae LCAP 2/25/2000
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Letha Mae Mitchell, 49, of Starks, will
be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence.
MONROE, Sandra LCAP 2/20/2000
Funeral arrangements for Sandra "Penny" Monroe, 47, of DeQuincy, will be
announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital.
MONROE, Sandra LCAP 2/25/2000
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Sandra "Penny" Monroe, 47, will be at 1
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Evergreen Baptist Church.
The Rev. James Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Monroe died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy and was a member of Evergreen
Baptist Church.
Survivors include seven brothers, Jerome Monroe of Atlanta, Joseph Monroe
of DeQuincy, Clarence Monroe Jr. of Lake Charles and Charles Ray Monroe,
Robert Earl Monroe, Jimmy Monroe and Kevin Monroe, all of Houston; and
three sisters, Shirley A. Rose of Galveston, Texas, and Doris Marie Thomas
and Elizabeth Monroe, both of Houston.
MOORE, Johnny L. LCAP 2/17/2000
Funeral arrangements for Johnny Lee ''Egg Man'' Moore, 51, will be
announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Tuesday in a Shreveport
hospital.
MOORE, Johnny L. LCAP 2/24/2000
Funeral services for Johnny Lee ''Egg Man'' Moore, 51, of 2132 Katherine
St. will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial
Garden Cemetery in Jennings.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Moore died at 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in a Shreveport
hospital.
A native of Beaufort, N.C., he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He
was a fisherman for Zapata.
Survivors include four brothers, James Moore Sr. and Anthony Moore, both
of Beaufort, William Moore of Abbeville and Earl Moore of Mermentau; four
sisters, Henrietta Moore, Elanor Moore and Betty Hubert, all of Beaufort,
and Pearlie Van of New Jersey; his mother, Mrs. Artie M. Moore of
Beaufort.
Mr. Fusilier died at Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000.
HARDY, Isabell G. LCAP 2/15/2000
Funeral arrangements for Isabell Gunn Hardy, 87, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a New Orleans care center.
MURPHY, Charles LCAP 2/27/2000
CAMERON -Funeral services for Charles "Tince" Murphy, 81, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 27, in Wakefield Methodist Church.
The Rev. Joe Roundtree will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady Star of
the Sea Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church.
Mr. Murphy died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a lifetime resident of Cameron. He worked for the Cameron Parish
Sheriff's Dept. for 26 years, 18 of those as chief deputy. He was a member
of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Wakefield Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Joyce Murphy; one son, Charlie Ray Murphy
of Cameron; two daughters, Betty Faye Boudreaux of Lake Charles and Sherry
Belinda Howerton of Sulphur; one brother, Alvin Murphy of Cameron; two
sisters, Ruby Miller of Oak Grove and Marie Kelley of Cameron; eight
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
MURPHY, Charles LCAP 2/27/2000
CAMERON -Funeral services for Charles "Tince" Murphy, 81, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 27, in Wakefield Methodist Church.
The Rev. Joe Roundtree will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady Star of
the Sea Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church.
Mr. Murphy died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a lifetime resident of Cameron. He worked for the Cameron Parish
Sheriff's Dept. for 26 years, 18 of those as chief deputy. He was a member
of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Wakefield Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Joyce Murphy; one son, Charlie Ray Murphy
of Cameron; two daughters, Betty Faye Boudreaux of Lake Charles and Sherry
Belinda Howerton of Sulphur; one brother, Alvin Murphy of Cameron; two
sisters, Ruby Miller of Oak Grove and Marie Kelley of Cameron; eight
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
MURPHY, Charles L. LCAP 2/26/2000
GRAND CHENIER - Funeral services for Charles Lawson "Tince" Murphy, 81,
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, in Wakefield Methodist Church.
The Rev. Joe Roundtree will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady Star of
the Sea Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Hixon Funeral Home of
Creole.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at the church.
Mr. Murphy died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of Cameron, he was a member of Wakefield Methodist
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Joyce Murphy; one son, Charlie Ray Murphy
of Cameron; two daughters, Betty Boudreaux of Lake Charles and Sherry
Howerton of Sulphur; one brother, Alvin Murphy of Cameron; two sisters,
Ruby Miller of Oak Grove and Marie Kelley of Cameron; seven grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
NASH, Gilmer L. LCAP 2/29/2000
LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Gilmer Lee Nash, 78, will be at 1 p.m.
today, Feb. 29, in Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Burr
Ferry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. Nash died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital.
NASH, John LCAP 2/29/2000
HOUSTON -- Funeral services for John "Dee" Nash, 67, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 2, from Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Ross Mortuary. Local arrangements are
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Mr. Nash died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000.
A native of Cameron, he had lived in Houston for 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Nash of Houston; two sons, Kenneth and
John Nash Jr., both of Houston; one daughter, Burnadette Nash of Houston;
two brothers, Lawrence "Bull" Nash of Houston and Manuel "Man" Nash of
Walnut, Calif.; three sisters, Beatrice Gradney and Ella Nash, both of
Houston, and Goldie Washington of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren.
NASH, Joseph LCAP 2/7/2000
COTTONWOOD -- Funeral services for Joseph "Joe" Nash, 53, of Leesville,
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Lillie United Pentecostal Church.
Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon
Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mr. Nash died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in Alexandria.
NEVILS, Minna S. LCAP 2/19/2000
KINDER - Funeral services for Minna Sconce Nevils, 92, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 20, in Kinder Bible Church.
The Rev. Bob Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under
the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday in the funeral
home.
Mrs. Nevils died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in the Kinder
hospital.
She was a native of Edna and a member of Kinder Bible Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Freddie M. Meaux of Fenton, Elizabeth
Atkinson and Loretta N. Headrick, both of Kinder, Marguerite R. Miller of
Lufkin, Texas, and Frankie M. Gaulet of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
NEVILS, Minna S. LCAP 2/20/2000
KINDER - Funeral services for Minna Sconce Nevils, 92, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 20, in Kinder Bible Church.
The Revs. Bob Jones and Terry Bushnell will officiate. Burial will be in
Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Nevils died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in the Kinder
hospital.
She was a native of Edna and a member of Kinder Bible Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Freddie M. Meaux of Fenton, Elizabeth
Atkinson and Loretta N. Headrick, both of Kinder, Marguerite R. Miller of
Lufkin, Texas, and Frankie M. Gaulet of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren;
10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
NICHOLS, Ida S. LCAP 2/18/2000
Funeral services for Ida S. Nichols, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
19, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. R.D. Treece will officiate. Burial will be in Fellow-ship
Cemetery in Hineston.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Nichols died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital.
She was a native of Purvis, Mo., and had lived in Lake Charles for 30
years. She was a member of Apostolic Temple of United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include three sons, McClendon Nichols of Lake Charles, James
Nichols of Keatchie and Ken Nichols of Alexandria; one daughter, Virginia
Bollinger of Frederick-town, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
NIEL, Dr. John A. LCAP 2/24/2000
Funeral services for Dr. John A. Niel, 68, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 25, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral.
Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery
in Beauregard Parish under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 10:30 a.m.-1
p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Dr. Niel died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in a New Orleans hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake
Charles High School and of Loyola University School of Dentistry in New
Orleans. He was an Air Force veteran. He practiced dentistry for 39 years
and was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Dental Association, the
Louisiana Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He was
elected to the International Dental Organization of Pierre Fauchard
Academy.
Survivors include his wife, Eldene Hanchey Niel of Lake Charles; three
sons, Thomas J. Niel of Lafayette, Louis A. Niel of Magnolia, Ark., and
Mark Jonathan Niel of Minneapolis; one daughter, Donna Niel Flanagan of
San Antonio; one brother, Charles Niel of Lake Charles; one sister,
Christine Crawford of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
the family said.
NIEL, John A., Dr. LCAP 2/25/2000
Funeral services for Dr. John A. Niel, 68, will be at 1:30 p.m. today,
Feb. 25, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral.
Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery
in Beauregard Parish under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake
Charles.
Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited
Thursday evening.
Dr. Niel died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in a New Orleans hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake
Charles High School and of Loyola University School of Dentistry in New
Orleans. He was an Air Force veteran. He practiced dentistry for 39 years
and was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Dental Association, the
Louisiana Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He was
elected to the International Dental Organization of Pierre Fauchard
Academy.
Survivors include his wife, Eldene Hanchey Niel of Lake Charles; three
sons, Thomas J. Niel of Lafayette, Louis A. Niel of Magnolia, Ark., and
Mark Jonathan Niel of Minneapolis; one daughter, Donna Niel Flanagan of
San Antonio; one brother, Charles Niel of Lake Charles; one sister,
Christine Crawford of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
the family said.
NORMAN, Frances C. LCAP 2/19/2000
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Frances Chaisson Norman of Opelousas
will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 19, from St. Charles Borremo Catholic
Church.
Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of Raphael
Funeral Home of Lafayette.
Visitation is 7-10 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Norman died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in a Lafayette
hospital.
She was a native of Scott and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church
in St. Charles Parish.
Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Barnaba of Baytown, Texas,
Evadell Ware of Arlington, Texas, Joyce Marie Davis of Alexandria and
JoAnn Norman of Lake Charles; one son, Joseph Ricky Norman of Opelousas;
one stepdaughter, Margie Williams of Houston; two stepsons, Joseph Norman
of Houston and Gerald Collins of New Orleans; two sisters, Hazel Matthews
of Lafayette and Mary Skillman of Scott; two brothers, Merlin Chaisson and
Murphy Chaisson, both of Scott; 11 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
O'QUAIN, Ruby M. LCAP 2/6/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ruby Marie O'Quain, 86, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 7, from Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar
Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and
from 8:30 a.m. Monday, at the church.
Mrs. O'Quain died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
A native of Iota, she was a resident of Sulphur for the past 75 years. She
was a member of Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church, Legion of Mary and
the Altar Society, and worked for Our Lady School.
Survivors include three sons, Robert James O'Quain of Merryville and
Eugene Joseph O'Quain and Elridge James LaBauve, both of Sulphur; two
daughters, Ruby Ann Morgan and Mary Ann Savoy, both of Sulphur; one
sister, Laura Vincent of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
O'QUAIN, Ruby M. LCAP 2/7/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ruby Marie O'Quain, 86, will be at 10 a.m.
today, Feb. 7, from Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar
Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. O'Quain died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
A native of Iota, she was a resident of Sulphur for the past 75 years. She
was a member of Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church, Legion of Mary and
the Altar Society, and worked for Our Lady School.
Survivors include three sons, Robert James O'Quain of Merryville and
Eugene Joseph O'Quain and Elridge James LaBauve, both of Sulphur; two
daughters, Ruby Ann Morgan and Mary Ann Savoy, both of Sulphur; one
sister, Laura Vincent of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
OTIS, Mary E. LCAP 2/26/2000
KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Mary Eliza Otis will be announced by
Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence.
PARKER, Arlie Q. Sr. LCAP 2/17/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Arlie Q. Parker Sr., 77, will be at 10:30
a.m. today, Feb. 17, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery.
Mr. Parker died at 6:12 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in a Crowley
hospital.
PARKER, Arlie Q. Sr. LCAP 2/16/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Arlie Q. Parker Sr., 77, will be
announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Crowley hospital.
PATE, Lavon C. LCAP 2/6/2000
DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Lavon Corley Pate, 84, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 7, in Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Duane Sutton will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove
Cemetery in Ringgold.
Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Pate died at 7:03 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in a Sulphur care
center.
A native of Ringgold, she had lived the last 43 years in DeQuincy. She was
a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy.
Survivors include one son, Terry Pate of Houston; and two grandchildren.
PATTERSON, Irene LCAP 2/27/2000
Funeral services for Irene Patterson, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
29, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Astling will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. Monday, and from 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Patterson died at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in her
residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was employed as an
operator at Olin Corp. for 15 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Carl and Charles Eugene Patterson, both of
Lake Charles; three daughters, Sabrena Thibodeaux of Ragley, Ramona
Patterson of Port Smith, N.H., and Pamela Patterson Dupre of Lake Charles;
six brothers, Richard Naquin of DeRidder, Wilford Naquin of Lake Charles,
Carl Naquin of Vidor, Texas, Donald Naquin of Lumberton, Texas, and
William and Steve Naquin, both of Abbeville; five sisters, Carolyn Sharin
of West Plains, Mo., Audrey Foster and Clara Beasley, both of Houma, Lane
DeCuir of Abbeville and Ann Gordon of Lafayette; and nine grandchildren.
PATTERSON, Irene LCAP 2/27/2000
Funeral services for Irene Patterson, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
29, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Astling will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. Monday, and from 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Patterson died at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in her
residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was employed as an
operator at Olin Corp. for 15 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Carl and Charles Eugene Patterson, both of
Lake Charles; three daughters, Sabrena Thibodeaux of Ragley, Ramona
Patterson of Port Smith, N.H., and Pamela Patterson Dupre of Lake Charles;
six brothers, Richard Naquin of DeRidder, Wilford Naquin of Lake Charles,
Carl Naquin of Vidor, Texas, Donald Naquin of Lumberton, Texas, and
William and Steve Naquin, both of Abbeville; five sisters, Carolyn Sharin
of West Plains, Mo., Audrey Foster and Clara Beasley, both of Houma, Lane
DeCuir of Abbeville and Ann Gordon of Lafayette; and nine grandchildren.
PATTERSON, Irene LCAP 2/28/2000
Funeral services for Irene Patterson, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
29, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Astling will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Patterson died at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in her
residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was employed as an
operator at Olin Corp. for 15 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Carl and Charles Eugene Patterson, both of
Lake Charles; three daughters, Sabrena Thibodeaux of Ragley, Ramona
Patterson of Port Smith, N.H., and Pamela Patterson Dupre of Lake Charles;
six brothers, Richard Naquin of DeRidder, Wilford Naquin of Lake Charles,
Carl Naquin of Vidor, Texas, Donald Naquin of Lumberton, Texas, and
William and Steve Naquin, both of Abbeville; five sisters, Carolyn Sharin
of West Plains, Mo., Audrey Foster and Clara Beasley, both of Houma, Lane
DeCuir of Abbeville and Ann Gordon of Lafayette; and nine grandchildren.
PATTERSON, Walter LCAP 2/11/2000
Walter Patterson, 52, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a local hospital.
The body will be cremated under the direction of James Funeral Home.
PAUL, Melissa J. LCAP 2/4/2000
GLENMORA -- Graveside services for Melissa J. Paul, 84, of Alexandria will
be at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 4, in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of
White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Paul died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital.
PAYNE, John E. LCAP 2/25/2000
OAKDALE - Funeral services for John E. Payne, 86, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lyles
Cemetery in Oberlin.
Mr. Payne died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital.
PENN, Delores LCAP 2/26/2000
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Delores Penn, 65, of Beaumont, Texas,
will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a
Beaumont hospital.
PERKINS, Helen LCAP 2/28/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Perkins, 68, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 29, in West Baptist Church. Burial will be in BlackJack
Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Perkins died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital.
PICKENS, Alice M. LCAP 2/13/2000
Funeral arrangements for Alice M. Pickens, 47, of Highway 14, Lot 36, will
be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Saturday morning as a
result of a house fire in her residence.
PICKENS, Alice Mary, Mrs. LCAP 2/17/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Mary Pickens, 47, of 3970 Hwy. 14, Lot 36,
will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Robert L. Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
A wake will be from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Pickens died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in her residence
as a result of a house fire.
A native of Arnaudville, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life.
She was a member of the Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. She had
attended W.O. Boston High School.
Survivors include one daughter, Lashonda U. Frank of Lake Charles; five
sisters, Mona Lisa McCarver, Sheila K. McCarver and Katrina David, all of
Lake Charles, Tessie Lige of Mobile, Ala. and Ruth Lewis of Beaumont,
Texas; four brothers, John Lewis Jr. and Kenneth Lewis, both of Beaumont,
and Anthony Simmons and Darren Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; her mother,
Mrs. Lula Mae Levier ''Tuttu'' McCarver of Lake Charles; and her
companion, Percy J. Frank of Lake Charles.
PIERCE, Maudie C. LCAP 2/2/2000
LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Maudie Mae Cain Pierce, 81, will be at
11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pierce died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, in Leesville.
PIKE, Ruth H., Mrs. LCAP 2/6/2000
CROCKETT, Texas -- Graveside services for Mrs. Ruth H. Pike, 89, will be
at 12:30 p.m. today, Feb. 6, in Jim English Cemetery. Chapel services were
Saturday in Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles.
Mrs. Pike died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center.
A native of Crockett, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1963. She was a
former co-owner of Pike's Salvage Co. and worked for more than 15 years as
a private sitter. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Pike of Lake Charles; five
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Cita M. Scimemi
Funeral services for Cita Mae Scimemi, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb.
4, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Scimemi died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in the Jennings
hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a retired sales clerk.
Survivors include one brother, Norman G. Evans of Lake Charles.
PINEDA, Marcus A. LCAP 2/24/2000
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Marcus Aurelio Pineda, 2-year-old son of
Aurelio and Darilyn Darbonne Pineda, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Feb. 24,
from St. Theodore Catholic Church.
Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia
Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss
Bluff.
The boy died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was born in New Orleans and lived in Moss Bluff. He was a member of St.
Theodore Catholic Church.
Additional survivors include one brother, Nicolas Pineda of Moss Bluff;
his maternal grandparents, Johnny R. and Ethel M. Darbonne of Moss Bluff;
paternal grandparents, Gabriel Pineda and Etela Poveda, both of Nicaragua;
maternal great-grandparents, Bessie Darbonne of Westlake and Elizabeth
Fontenot of Lake Charles; and paternal great-grandparents, Transitoy
Casimira Poveda and Andrea Pineda, both of Nicaragua.
PITRE, John S. Sr. LCAP 2/24/2000
KINDER - Funeral services for John S. Pitre Sr., 67, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Austin Park will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8
a.m. Friday.
Mr. Pitre died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in an Alexandria
hospital.
He was a native of Kinder. He was a retired welder and a veteran of the
Korean War.
Survivors include three sons, John Sheldon Pitre Jr. of Lake Charles and
James Stewart Pitre and Joseph Steven Pitre, both of LeBlanc; one
daughter, Joyce Ann Pitre of Sulphur; two sisters, Maxine Sanger of Lake
Charles and Jane Withers of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
POULLARD, Joseph W. LCAP 2/16/2000
EUNICE - Funeral services for Joseph Wilbert Poullard, 83, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church.
Burial will be in St. Mathilda Cemetery under the direction of Quirk and
Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.
Thursday.
Mr. Poullard died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Acadia Parish.
Survivors include his wife, Lilly Poullard of Eunice; six sons, Lawrence
Poullard of Coushatta, Raymond Poullard of Lake Charles; Clement Poullard
and Timothy Poullard, both of Los Angeles, Lee Joseph Poullard of La
Harbar Heights, Calif., and Christopher Poullard of Eunice; three
daughters, Ruby Edwards of Houston and Anna Poullard and Joann Poullard,
both of Eunice; two sisters, Edna Cole of Eunice and Vida Tate of Houston;
31 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
POUSSON, Hubert LCAP 2/2/2000
JENNINGS -- Funeral ar-rangements for Hubert Pousson, 76, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Jennings
hospital.
POWELL, Marvin E. LCAP 2/19/2000
PICKERING - Funeral services for Marvin E. Powell, 78, will be at 10 a.m.
today, Feb. 19, in Cooper Baptist Church. Burial will be in Toro Cemetery
in Toro under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of
Leesville.
Mr. Powell died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in Alexandria.
PUJOL, Mason LCAP 2/19/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mason Pujol, 63, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home.
He died Friday in a local hospital.
PUJOL, Mason LCAP 2/20/2000
CHLOE - Graveside services for Mason Pujol, 63, of Lake Charles, will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in LeBleu Cemetery.
The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Visitation is 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mr. Pujol died at 4:03 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a retired building supply
salesman.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Pujol of Lake Charles and Michael Pujol
of Sulphur; one brother, Gerald Guy Pujol of Lake Charles; one sister,
Dorothy Mae Pujol of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren.
RAMIREZ infant LCAP 2/23/2000
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Shailee Renee Ramirez, infant daughter of
Albert Alaniz Ramirez of Westlake and Chalette Michell Beridon of Sulphur,
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery.
She died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in Lake Charles.
RAY, Allie J. LCAP 2/10/2000
UNION HILL - Graveside services for Allie Johnson Ray, 85, will be at 11
a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin
Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Ray died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in Pineville.
RAY, Harmington W. LCAP 2/23/2000
PITKIN - Funeral services for Harmington W. Ray, 64, of Sugartown, will be
at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, in Hopewell Methodist Church. Burial will be
in Blackjack Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
Mr. Ray died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital.
REED, Lelia S. LCAP 2/18/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Lelia S. Reed, 95, of Oberlin, will be at
1 p.m. today, Feb. 18, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Reed
Cemetery in Oberlin.
Mrs. Reed died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in an Oakdale care
center.
REEVES, Laura E. LCAP 2/11/2000
Funeral services for Laura Evelyn Reeves, 71, of Moss Bluff, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in Johnson Funeral home.
The Revs. Murrell Ewing and Emmitt Wren will officiate. Burial will be in
Ritchie Cemetery.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Reeves died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in her residence.
She lived in Moss Bluff for most of her life and was a descendant of Capt.
Daniel Goos. She was a retired beautician and the owner and operator of
the former Stella's Beauty Salon. She was a member of First Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Reeves of Moss Bluff; four sons, Ben
Casey, Johnny Reeves, Cody Reeves and Norman Reeves, all of Moss Bluff;
four daughters, Pam Garrard, Patricia Reeves, Vickie Parker and Bonnie
Gilley, all of Moss Bluff; one brother, Frankie Goos of DeQuincy; one
sister, Fern Veuleman of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the
family said.
REEVES, Laura Evelyn LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral arrangements for Laura Evelyn Reeves, 71, of Moss Bluff will be
announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday at her
residence.
REEVES, Mary E. LCAP 2/13/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mary Ellen Reeves, 80, of Newton, Texas,
will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley.
Mrs. Reeves died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, in her residence.
RENE, Mrs. Leotha G. LCAP 2/13/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Leotha Guillory Rene, 61, will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 14, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Samuel Ouseji will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart
Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Rene died Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Church Point, she lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. She
retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after 20 years of working
as a teacher aide. She was a member of LAE. She was a member of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Rene; one daughter, Deborah Ann Rene
of Lake Charles; two brothers, Holland Guillory of Lake Charles and Earl
Guillory of San Antonio, Texas; and her parents, Clarice and Felix
Guillory of Lake Charles.
RICHARD, Raymond LCAP 2/24/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Raymond Richard, 87, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Jennings
hospital.
RICHARD, Raymond F. LCAP 2/25/2000
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Raymond Farnice Richard, 87, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 25, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial with
military honors will be in Istre Cemetery.
Mr. Richard died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in the Jennings
hospital.
RICHMOND, Regina S. LCAP 2/10/2000
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Regina Stanley Richmond, 50, will be
announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital.
RICHMOND, Regina S. LCAP 2/11/2000
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Regina Stanley Richmond, 50, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stanley
Cemetery in Union Hill.
Mrs. Stanley died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital.
RICKETTS, Frances B. LCAP 2/29/2000
TYLERTOWN, Miss. -- Funeral services for Frances Jo Brumfield Ricketts,
84, of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Capps
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Brumfield Cemetery in Walker's Bridge
Community.
Mrs. Ricketts died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in Pike County, Miss.
ROBERTS, Jimmie R. LCAP 2/15/2000
Funeral services for Jimmie Ray Roberts, 63, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Roberts died at 9:32 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000.
A native of Palmetto, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1942. He worked
for the Greyhound Bus Company for many years. He was a deacon and Sunday
school teacher at Sale Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jett Roberts of Lake Charles; one
brother, Jerry A. Roberts of Lake Charles; two sisters, Joann Harris of
Lake Charles and Judy Shaw of Crestview, Fla.; and his mother, Jewel W.
Roberts of Lake Charles.
ROBINSON infant LCAP 2/25/2000
Graveside services for Charles A. Robinson III, infant son of Clare
Robinson, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home.
He died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in a New Orleans hospital.
ROBINSON infant LCAP 2/23/2000
Funeral arrangements for the infant Charles Robinson will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a New Orleans hospital.
RODENBOUGH, Jacob H. LCAP 2/2/2000
ALEXANDRIA -- Funeral services for Jacob Henry Rodenbough, 82, will be at
9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, from St. Rita Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette under the direction of
John Kramer and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a wake service at
5:30 p.m.
Mr. Rodenbough died Mon-day, Jan. 31, 2000, in his residence.
He was a 30-year veteran of the Army Air Corps and Air Force and served in
World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was an adviser in
Vietnam in 1963, piloted and commanded B-17-type aircraft, was a basic
flying instructor to cadets, and worked as a control tower officer. He
flew 22 combat missions over France and Germany in World War II, logging
about 1,600 flight hours. He earned the Vietnamese Pilot Wings, the Air
Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel Rodenbough of Alexandria; two daughters,
Martha Buckley of New Orleans and Frances Sipes of San Antonio; one son,
Richard Claude Rodenbough of Ashburn, Va.; two sisters, Christine
Kloepping of Monroe, Wis., and Ester Gresnzow of Juda, Wis.; five
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial donations may be made to Christus-St. Frances Cabrini Hospice,
3434 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301, the family said.
RODRIGUEZ, Helena LCAP 2/11/2000
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Helena Rodriguez, 64, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 11, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rodriguez died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in Leesville.
ROMAR infant LCAP 2/23/2000
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Kristy Romar and Stacy
Frazier will be at 12:30 p.m. today, Feb. 23, in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home.
She died at 11:28 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in a local hospital.
ROTH, Frank V. Jr. LCAP 2/7/2000
Funeral arrangements for Frank V. Roth Jr., 79, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital.
ROTH, Frank V. Jr. LCAP 2/8/2000
Funeral services for Frank V. Roth, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.
9, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Monsignors Joseph Bourque and Irving deBlanc will officiate. Burial will
be in Sallier Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Vistiation is 3-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday.
Mr. Roth died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake
Charles High School and attended Sowela Technical Institute.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre
with the 80th Chemical Mortar Battalion. He was awarded the Victory
Medal-Phillipine Liberation Ribbon and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon. He was
a member of W.B. Williamson Post 1 of the American Legion.
He worked as a roofer and was a business agent for the roofer's local for
50 years. He was past president of the Central Trades and Labor Council
and Financial Secretary for the Southwest Louisiana Building and Trades
Council. He was vice president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO.
He served on and was vice president of the Gulf Assistance Poverty Board
and served on the Manpower Employment Board. He served on the Calcasieu
Parish Safety Council andthe Ward 3 Drainage Board.
He served on the City of Lake Charles Zoning Commission for many years. He
was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Democratic Executive Committee and
a member of the North Lake Charles Development Committee.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Janette Curtice Roth of Lake Charles;
two brothers, John H. Roth of Westlake and Robert F. Roth of Lake Charles;
and two grandchildren.
SCHOLTEN, Margaret LCAP 2/18/2000
ANACOCO -- Private graveside services for Margaret "Dehut" Scholten, 97,
will be today, Feb. 18, in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of
Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mrs. Scholten died Wednes-day, Feb. 16, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital.
SCHOLTON, Agnes LCAP 2/26/2000
MERRYVILLE - Graveside services for Agnes Peggy Cole Scholton, 88, will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Merryville Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Scholton died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in a Sugar Land, Texas, care
center.
SCHYSM, Willard J. LCAP 2/1/2000
PITKIN -- Funeral services for Willard J. Schysm, 79, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 1, in Arkadelphia Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Schysm died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in an Oakdale hospital.
SCIMEMI, Cita LCAP 2/5/2000
Funeral arrangements for Cita Scimemi, 85, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died at 4:20 a.m. Friday in the Jennings hospital.
SCIMEMI, Cita M. LCAP 2/7/2000
Funeral services for Cita Mae Scimemi, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb.
7, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Scimemi died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in the Jennings
hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a retired sales clerk.
Survivors include one brother, Norman G. Evans of Lake Charles.
SCOLTON, Agnes C. LCAP 2/25/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Agnes Cole Scolton, 88, will be
announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Sugarland,
Texas, nursing home.
SEALE, Ilene F. LCAP 2/1/2000
Memorial services for Ilene F. Seale will be at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in
the family life center of Henning Memorial Methodist Church.
The Revs. C. Richard Hoffpauir and Tracy L. MacKenzie will officiate. Her
body was willed to Tulane Medical School.
Visitation will follow the service.
Mrs. Seale died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in her residence.
After earning her teacher's certificate at Louisiana State Normal School,
she taught geography in Sulphur until 1936. She served in the medical
auxiliary as local, state and regional president. She was in PTA, serving
as local, district and state officer. She was active in civil defense
projects. She was the first queen of the Krewe of Cosmos. She was the
first woman to serve on the Calcasieu Parish School Board from 1958 to
1970. She was in Civic Club and a charter member of the Book Reviewers'
Club. She was in the Golden Rule Sunday school class of Henning Memorial
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, A. Kent Seale; one daughter, Ilene Seale Lyman,
one brother, L.L. Fleniken of Baywood; and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the W.A.K. Seale Scholarship at McNeese State
University of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church, the family said.
SHARP, Alvin L. LCAP 2/20/2000
TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Alvin Lawrence Sharp, 81, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 20, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
Mr. Sharp died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital.
SHELTON, John A. LCAP 2/11/2000
SULPHUR - Memorial services for John A. Shelton, 58, will be at 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 12, in Maplewood Methodist Church.
The Rev. Karen Davis will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Mr. Shelton died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, in his residence.
He was a native of Ponca City, Okla., and had lived in Sulphur since 1955.
He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State
University. He was an Air Force veteran and a retired Conoco operator. He
was a troop leader and a counselor with the Boy Scouts. He was a ham radio
operator; his call letters were WD5EHS-73. He was a member of Maplewood
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dianne R. Shelton of Sulphur; one son, Michael
A. Shelton of Sulphur; one daughter, Elizabeth A. Shelton of Denver; one
brother, Roy Scott Shelton of Sulphur; one sister, Marilyn Jean Richmond
of Beaumont, Texas; his parents, Leonard and Jean Shelton of Sulphur; and
three grandchildren.
SHOEMAKE, Euel V. LCAP 2/4/2000
DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Euel VanBrook Shoemake, 87, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in Eastern Heights Baptist Church.
The Revs. R.T. Bridges and Ray Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in
Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Saturday
in the church.
Mrs. Shoemake died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a Sulphur care center.
She was a native of Edgerly and was a former resident of Houston and
Merryville. She had lived in DeQuincy for 55 years. She was a member of
WMU, a former Sunday school teacher and a homemaker. She was a member of
Eastern Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Johnny Ray Shoemake, David Shoemake and Colby
Shoemake, all of DeQuincy, and Kelly Shoemake of Moss Bluff; two
daughters, Mildred Miller of Brenham, Texas, and Mary Dollar of Winnie,
Texas; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Heights Baptist Church
building fund, the family said.
SHOEMAKE, Euel V. LCAP 2/5/2000
DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Euel VanBrook Shoemake, 87, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in Eastern Heights Baptist Church.
The Revs. R.T. Bridges and Ray Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in
Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Shoemake died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a Sulphur care center.
She was a native of Edgerly and was a former resident of Houston and
Merryville. She had lived in DeQuincy for 55 years. She was a member of
WMU, a former Sunday school teacher and a homemaker. She was a member of
Eastern Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Johnny Ray Shoemake, Donald Shoemake and
Colby Shoemake, all of DeQuincy, and Kelly Shoemake of Moss Bluff; two
daughters, Mildred Miller of Brenham, Texas, and Mary Dollar of Winnie,
Texas; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Heights Baptist Church
building fund, the family said.
SHOEMAKE, Johnny R. LCAP 2/23/2000
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Johnny Ray Shoemake, 65, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 23, in Temple Baptist Church.
The Revs. Dale Gary and R.T. Bridges will officiate. Burial with Masonic
rites will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church.
Mr. Shoemake died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was an area team roper. He
worked for Firestone for 36 years and retired as a utility operator. He
was a Navy veteran. He was a York Rite Mason and was a member of DeQuincy
Masonic Lodge 279 and Gordon C. Woods Lodge 38 and of the Malta Commandry.
He was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Shoemake of DeQuincy; one son, Johnny
Paul Shoemake of DeQuincy; two daughters, Lisa Nortman and Misty Shoemake,
both of DeQuincy; three brothers, Donald Shoemake and Colby Shoemake, both
of DeQuincy, and Kelly Shoemake of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Mildred Miller
of Brenham, Texas, and Mary Dollar of Winnie, Texas; and four
grandchildren.
SINGLETARY, Joseph B. LCAP 2/15/2000
Funeral services for Joseph B. "Sonny" Singletary, 67, of Ragley, will be
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. R.T. Bridges and Charlie Willis will officiate. Burial with
Masonic graveside services will be in McFatter Cemetery in DeQuincy are
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Singletary died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of DeRidder, he had lived in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of
Lake Charles High School. He attended Louisiana State University and was a
graduate of McNeese State University. He lived in Ragley for over 30 years
and owned a cattle ranch in Kadoka, S.D. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a
Shriner. He taught in the Beauregard Parish School System for several
years. He was regional director of the American Chianina Association. He
was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles. He was a member
of Magnolia 238 F&AM and a charter member of the Habibi Temple.
Survivors include his wife, Patty McFatter Singletary; two sons, Teal and
Mal Singletary, both of Ragley; one sister, Norma Jean Duggins of
Shreveport; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital in Shreveport, the family
said.
SINGLETON, Rita L. LCAP 2/6/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Rita Landry Singleton, 93, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, from St. Theresa Catholic Church.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa
Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral
home.
Mrs. Singleton died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in Lake Charles.
She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and owner-operator of Singleton
Beauty Shop for 25 years.
Survivors include one sister, Irene Hebert of Sulphur; one grandchild; and
a number of nieces and nephews.
SINGLETON, Winfield A. LCAP 2/23/2000
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Memorial services for Winfield Allen Singleton, 67, of
Leander, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 23, in Round Rock
Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Singleton died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in his residence.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a 1951 graduate of Lake Charles
High School and was a distinguished military graduate of McNeese State
University in 1955. He earned a master's in business from McNeese in 1970.
He worked for the Army Security Agency in Massachusetts and in the Panama
Canal Zone. He was a former employee of Matthews Electrical Supply, Cit
Con and Hercules. He worked for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in
Tucson, Ariz., Austin, Texas, and Houston before he retired. He was a
member of the Williamson County Appraisal Review Board and of Masonic
Lodge 165.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Singleton; two daughters, Jenny
Apker of Phoenix and Brenda Bristow of Sugar Land, Texas; one son, David
Singleton of Leander; one brother, Ed Singleton of Baytown, Texas; and
seven grandchildren.
SKIPPER, Bobby J. LCAP 2/15/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Bobby Joe Skipper, 69, will be
announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake
Charles hospital.
SKIPPER, Bobby Joe LCAP 2/16/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Bobby Joe Skipper, 69, of Lake Charles,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 16, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
The Revs. Dudley Rutledge and Roy Lee Johnson will officiate. Burial will
be in Hopewell Cemetery in Hopewell.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Skipper died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
He was a native of Picayune, Miss., and moved to DeRidder in 1946. He had
lived in Lake Charles since 1958. He graduated from high school in
DeRidder and was a graduate of McNeese State University. He was an Air
Force veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a medical technologist at
St. Patrick Hospital and at the Pathology Lab. He was a member of Temple
Baptist Church in DeRidder.
Survivors include his wife, Pansy Skipper of Lake Charles; one son, David
Gene Skipper of Lake Charles; one brother, Arthur Lee Skipper of Bridge
City, Texas; and one grandchild.
Memorial donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church, to the Calcasieu
Association for Retarded Citizens or to the charity of choice, the family
said.
SMART infant LCAP 2/4/2000
COOPER -- Funeral services for Branson Smart will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb.
4, in Cooper Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under the
direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville.
He died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in DeRidder.
SMART, Branson LCAP 2/2/2000
LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Branson Smart, 45, will be announced
by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in the DeRidder
hospital.
SMILEY, Thomas B. LCAP 2/15/2000
LAKE COVE -- Funeral services for Thomas B. Smiley, 80, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in McCormick
Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Smiley died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in a Ville Platte hospital.
SMITH, Angelina A. LCAP 2/10/2000
PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Funeral services for Angelina Andrus Smith, 83, will
be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m..
She died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. She was a homemaker. She was a
floral designer. She was a member and past president of many civic
organizations, charity committees, church activities and a garden club.
She served on many boards and was given the Life Member Humanitarian Award
in 1987 for interest in Hughen School.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Smith Johnson of Port
Arthur; three sons, William Hunter Smith III of Nederland, Texas, Robert
W. Smith of Beaumont, Texas, and David M. Smith of Houston; two
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Angelina A. LCAP 2/11/2000
PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Funeral services for Angelina Andrus Smith, 83, will
be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 11, in Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
A rosary was recited Thursday evening.
Mrs. Smith died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in a Port Arthur hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. She was a homemaker and a
floral designer. She was president of TWC 1993-94, was a board member of
the Magnolia District, and was the 1994-95 Rose Hill board chairman. She
was a charter member and the 1994 president of the Artisan Club and was
president of the Symphony Club and the Civic Club. She was a Camp Fire
leader, was active in the PTA, and was a member of the Parliamentarians.
She was a board member and a lifetime member of the Federated Women's Club
of Texas.
She was a member of the Seeders and Weeders, the Terrace Garden Club, and
of the Sylvian, Texas, and Port Arthur garden club councils. She was a
state master floral judge, a member of the Beaumont (Texas) Judges
Council, a consultant at the Benz School of Floral Design of Texas A&M
University, and a District IV coordinator for Area I. She received a
humanitarian award in 1987 from the Hughen School, where she worked in
garden therapy for 30 years.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the church Altar Society
and attended St. James Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Smith Johnson of Port
Arthur; three sons, William Hunter Smith III of Nederland, Texas, Robert
W. Smith of Beaumont and David M. Smith of Houston; two grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Delmer V. LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral services for Delmer Victor Smith, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
Feb. 11, in Woodlawn Baptist Church.
The Revs. Ray Shawa and Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in
Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday at
the church.
Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Sikes, he resided in Iowa, La., since 1966 after moving there
from Lake Charles. He was a member and deacon of Woodlawn Baptist Church.
He was a four-year veteran of World War II. He was a founding partner in
Gulf Machine Shop and owner of Smith's Alicia Hay Farm.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Smith of Iowa, La.; three daughters,
Mrs. Jimmie D. (Kaylan) Bankston of Luling, Mrs. Ferral J. (Barbara)
Guillory of Lake Charles and Mrs. David B. (June) Garbarino of Elton; two
brothers, Curtis Smith of Olla and Jack Smith of Winnfield; two sisters,
Nadine Simmons of Natchitoches and Nellene Fisher of Monroe; and 10
grandchildren.
SMITH, Donald L. LCAP 2/17/2000
Funeral services for Donald Lee Smith, 67, will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb.
17, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Paul Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon.
Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Mermentau, he was a resident of DeRidder after moving Fort
Worth, Texas. He retired from the Army in 1972 after 22 years of service.
He served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the Church of Latter
Day Saints. He was also a member of the Fort Worth Masons.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Lee Smith of Columbus, Ga., and Brian
Douglas Smith of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cynthia Baxter of DeRidder;
three brothers, Renn Smith and Hubert Smith, both of Sulphur, and Huey
Smith of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren.
SMITH, Donald L. LCAP 2/16/2000
Funeral arrangements for Donald Lee Smith, 67, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
SMITH, Gabriel D. LCAP 2/15/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Gabriel Dean Smith, 7, of Elizabeth, will
be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery.
He died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in a New Orleans hospital.
SOILEAU, Mary C., Mrs. LCAP 2/4/2000
KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ceasar Soileau, 82, will be at 11
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the
Chretien Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Soileau died at 5:14 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in the Oakdale
hospital.
She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived there most of her life
before moving to the Kinder-Elton area several years ago.
Survivors include two sisters, Katherine Soileau of Elton and Orelia
Carter of Houston.
SOILEAU, Mary, Mrs. LCAP 2/1/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Soileau, 82, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Monday in a local hospital.
SOLAR, Joseph T. LCAP 2/2/2000
GRANT -- Funeral services for Joseph Thomas Solar Sr., 72, will be at 3
p.m. today, Feb. 2, in Palestine Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Hamilton Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Mr. Solar died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in his residence.
SPEARS, Julia LCAP 2/18/2000
EUNICE -- Funeral services for Julia Spears, 91, of Reddell, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 18, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in
St. Louis Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
STINE, Norman Leslie LCAP 2/11/2000
VINTON - Funeral services for Norman Leslie Stine, 65, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 12, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., in Hixson
Funeral Home of Vinton.
Mr. Stine died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in Lake Charles.
He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Vinton for most of his
life. He was a Navy veteran. He worked for Cities Service for 18 years and
retired in October from Certain Teed as a production superintendent after
25 years of service. He received the Presidential Award for outstanding
accomplishment in 1994. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Stine of Vinton; three daughters,
Phyllis Braquet and Leslie Yordy, both of Sulphur, and Lois Sonnier of
Vinton; two sons, Craig Stine of Vinton and Jason Stine of Monroe; one
brother, Leon "Buddy" Jorstad of Alvin, Texas; three sisters, Lois
"Bootsie" LeGros of Alvin, Doris "Dottie" Nidiffer of Santa Fe, Texas, and
Mickey Lafleur of Galveston, Texas; and 13 grandchildren.
STROTHER, Doris S. LCAP 2/29/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Doris S. Strother will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 1, in Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
She died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in a local hospital.
SUMRALL, Harold W. LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral services for Harold W. "H.W." Sumrall, 87, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.
Friday.
Mr. Sumrall died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in a local
hospital.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a retired supervisor for
Cities Service. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Knights of
Columbus Council No. 4562 and Monsignor Cramers Fourth Degree Knights of
Columbus. He was an amateur radio operator with the call letters W5AZK-73.
Survivors include his wife, Maybelle Fontenot Sumrall of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Gail Fontenot of Franklin; one sister, Willie Ray Talley of Lake
Charles; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
SUMRALL, Harold W. LCAP 2/11/2000
Funeral services for Harold W. "H.W." Sumrall, 87, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Thursday evening.
Mr. Sumrall died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in a local
hospital.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a retired supervisor for
Cities Service. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Knights of
Columbus Council No. 4562 and Monsignor Cramers Fourth Degree Knights of
Columbus. He was an amateur radio operator with the call letters W5ZAK-73.
Survivors include his wife, Maybelle Fontenot Sumrall; one daughter, Gail
Fontenot of Franklin; one sister, Willie Ray Talley of Lake Charles; four
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
SWEET, V.O. LCAP 2/6/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for V.O. Sweet, 70, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Beauregard Cemetery.
Mr. Sweet died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in a DeRidder care
center.
TAYLOR, Ruby J. LCAP 2/8/2000
DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Ruby Jacobs Taylor, 84, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. R.T. Bridges will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Taylor died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in a DeQuincy care center.
She was a native of Fields and had lived in DeQuincy since 1955. She was
the owner and operator of the DeQuincy Fabric Shop and was a former
employee of Hyatt Brothers Dry Goods, the DeQuincy Dress Factory and of
the community center's council on aging. She was a member of Eastern
Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas R. Taylor and Charles G. Taylor, both
of DeQuincy; two daughters, Joy L. Young and Norma Henagan, both of
DeQuincy; one brother, Paul Jacobs of Fields; one sister, Joycie Mae Lowry
of Crane, Texas; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Memorial donations may be made to Eastern Heights Baptist Church, the
family said.
TAYLOR, Ruby J. LCAP 2/9/2000
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Ruby Jacobs Taylor, 84, will be at 10 a.m.
today, Feb. 9, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. R.T. Bridges will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery.
Mrs. Taylor died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in a DeQuincy care center.
She was a native of Fields and had lived in DeQuincy since 1955. She was
the owner and operator of the DeQuincy Fabric Shop and was a former
employee of Hyatt Brothers Dry Goods, the DeQuincy Dress Factory and of
the community center's council on aging. She was a member of Eastern
Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas R. Taylor and Charles G. Taylor, both
of DeQuincy; two daughters, Joy L. Young and Norma Henagan, both of
DeQuincy; one brother, Paul Jacobs of Fields; one sister, Joycie Mae
Lowery of Crane, Texas; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and
one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Heights Baptist Church
Building Fund, the family said.
THIBODEAUX, Elvin J. Sr. LCAP 2/2/2000
Funeral services for Elvin Joseph Thibodeaux Sr., 66, of DeRidder, will be
at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Johnson Fun-eral Home.
The Rev. Dan-ny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Conso-lata
Cemetery.
Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a wake service at 7:45 p.m.; and from
8 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Thibodeaux died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
He was a native of Egan and had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. He was
an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 2130. He was a
retired mechanic and cook and served in oil fields and on offshore oil
rigs for many years. He attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include six sons, Randell Patrick Thibodeaux, Creighton
Thibodeaux and Melvin Thibodeaux, all of Lake Charles, Kenneth Thibodeaux
of Lafayette, Michael Thibodeaux of Scott and Elvin Thibodeaux Jr. of New
Orleans; one daughter, Emanuela Marceaux of Lake Charles; three brothers,
Melvin Thibodeaux, Martin Thibodeaux and Joseph Thibodeaux, all of Lake
Charles; four sisters, Marie Bryson and Betty O'Gea, both of Lake Charles,
Zelma Spell of Westlake and Yvonne Johnson of Toledo Bend; and seven
grandchildren.
THIBODEAUX, Francis J. LCAP 2/29/2000
TURKEY CREEK -- Funeral services for Francis Johnson Thibodeaux, 90, will
be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 29, in Church of Christ. Burial will be in
Addison Johnson Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home.
Mr. Thibodeaux died at 9:48 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in a Lafayette
care center.
THIBODEAUX, Larry J. LCAP 2/1/2000
VINTON -- Funeral services for Larry Joseph Thibodeaux, 39, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 1, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The Revs. Keith Pellerin and John Vianney Ijeoma will officiate. Burial
will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Thibodeaux died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in Baton Rouge.
A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Vinton. He was lead singer
of the country music band The Desperodos. He worked for Tiger Well Service
for 19 years. He coached basketball for Ward 7 recreation. He was a member
of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Thibodeaux of Vinton; two sons, Lance
and Lucas Thibodeaux, both of Vinton; one brother, David Glen Thibodeaux
Sr. of Vinton; one sister, Judy Thibodeaux Bailey of Fredricksburg, Va.;
and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Verdie) Thibodeaux of Vinton.
Donations may be made to Ward 7 Recreation Center or St. Joseph Catholic
Church, the family said.
THIBODEAUX, Patricia J. LCAP 2/10/2000
OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Patricia J. Thibodeaux, 48, will be at 11
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in Little Zion Baptist Church.
The Rev. Charles Byrant will officiate. Burial will be in Bellevue
Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Thibodeaux died at 8:31 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in her
residence.
She was a member of the Opelousas High School and Washington-Marion High
School Band Booster clubs.
Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Anthony Thibodeaux and James
Thibodeaux, both of Opelousas; one daughter, Carla Rena Jenkins of Lake
Charles; four brothers, Risman Jenkins Jr. and Ronald Ray Jenkins, both of
Opelousas, Gerald Jenkins of Hayward, Calif., and Donald Jenkins of
Thibodeaux; two sisters, Dianne Jenkins McLendon of Helena, Ala., and
Valerie Faye Jenkins Prescott of Opelousas; her father, Risman "Patty"
Jenkins Sr. of Carencro; and five grandchildren.
TRAHAN, Edna T. LCAP 2/21/2000
CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Edna Terro Trahan, 88, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Gerry Siebold will officiate. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery in
Morse.
Visitation is 4 - 9 p.m. today; 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at
7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Trahan died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty T. Quesnel of Sulphur; three
sisters, Nola Stutes of Port Arthur, Texas, Maline Lavergne of Groves,
Texas, and Linus Thibodeaux of Crowley; three grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
TRAIL, Joseph Q. LCAP 2/4/2000
Funeral arrangements for Joseph Quelin Trail, 85, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital.
TRAIL, Joseph Q. LCAP 2/6/2000
Funeral services for Joseph Quelin Trail, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
Feb. 7, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Revs. Henry Mancuso and Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be
in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. in the
funeral home.
Mr. Trail died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Church Point, he lived 53 years in Lake Charles. He was a
member of Laborers Local 207 and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Joseph Trail Jr. of Sacramento, Calif.; two
daughters, Theresa Trail Blanchard of Lake Charles and Robin J. Trail of
Sacramento; four brothers, Lionell and Paul Hanney and Joseph "Joe" and
John Truman Trail Sr., all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Wilma Guillory of
Frilot Cove and Earline Bellard of Lawtell; 12 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
TRAIL, Joseph Q. LCAP 2/8/2000
Funeral services for Joseph Quelin Trail, 85, were at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb.
7, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Revs. Henry Mancuso and Whitney Harris officiated. Burial was in
Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
A rosary was said Sunday.
Mr. Trail died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Church Point, he had lived in Lake Charles for 53 years. He
was a member of Sacred Hearth Catholic Church and Laborers Local 207.
Survivors include one son, Joseph Trail Jr. of Sacramento, Calif.; two
daughters, Theresa Trail Blanchard of Lake Charles and Robin J. Trail of
Sacramento; four brothers, Lionell Hanney, Paul Haney, Joseph "Joe" Trail
and John Truman Trail Sr., all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Wilma
Guillory of Frilot Cove and Earline Bellard of Lawtell; 12 grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
TURNER, Derrick LCAP 2/11/2000
Funeral services for Derrick "D.T." Turner, 32, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 12, in Antioch Baptist Church.
The Rev. Milton Alfred will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Arthur
Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the church.
Mr. Turner died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000.
A native of Lafayette, he lived in Lake Arthur most of his life. He was a
graduate of Delgado Community College. He attended McNeese State
University, where he played basketball. He was an employee of Big K Kans.
He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Monique Berry Turner of Jennings; three
daughters, Rachelle Harmon of California and Ra'Nishaka and Jacqueline
Berry, both of Jennings; one son, Christopher Berry of Jennings; two
sisters, Kimberly Ann Turner of Orange, Texas, and Ronchella Hankerson of
Miami; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer James (Mercedes) Turner of
Lake Arthur.
TURNER, Derrick LCAP 2/9/2000
Funeral arrangements for Derrick Turner, 32, of Lake Arthur, will be
announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in Kaplan.
VERNELL, Austin LCAP 2/15/2000
Funeral arrangements for Austin Vernell, 75, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital.
VERNELL, Austin LCAP 2/18/2000
Funeral services for Austin Vernell, 75, will be at noon Saturday, Feb.
19, in New Sunlight Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's
Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Vernell died at 12:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Lottie and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his
life. He was a member of Local 207 and of New Sunlight Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Baker Vernell of Lake Charles; four
daughters, Sandra Kate Vernell and Wanda Lynn Vernell, both of Richmond,
Calif., Brenda Cooks of Orange, Texas, and Debra Bellard of Eunice; one
brother, Joseph Vernell of Chicago; one sister, Julia Hatchett of Eunice;
11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
WALES, Joey D. LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral services for Joey Dale Wales, 27, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
12, in Lake Charles Community Church of the Brethren.
The Rev. Joan Farque will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction
of Samart Funeral Home of Houma.
Mr. Wales died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in LaFouche Parish.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran of 5 1/2 years,
serving in Desert Storm. He received the Good Conduct Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Bronze Service Star,
Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal,
Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Marksman
Marksmanship Qualification Badge with grenade bar and bronze German
Marksmanship Badge. He was an honor graduate from Sulphur High School. He
was a member of Lake Charles community Church of Brethren
Survivors include his parents, Joyce Wales of Lake Charles and Jerry D.
Wales Sr. of Carlyss; one brother, Jerry D. Wales Jr. of Travis Air Force
Base in California; and one sister, Katherine R. Lancaster of Lake
Charles.
WARREN, John D. Sr. LCAP 2/26/2000
PINEVILLE - Funeral services for John D. Warren Sr., 87, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 26, in Pineville Pentecostal Church.
The Revs. David Roberts, Carl Wheatly and Tim Mahoney will officiate.
Burial will be in Malone Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Mr. Warren died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in his residence.
A resident of Pineville, he was a member of Pineville Pentecostal Church.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was also retired from the
Army National Guard, serving at Camp Beauregard.
Survivors include his wife, Irene A. Warren of Pineville; four sons,
Durwood Warren of Tioga, Sherwood Warren and Jerry Warren, both of Ball,
and J.D. Warren of Hickory Grove; three daughters, Glenda McKamie of
Pollock, Helen Warren of Pineville and Jan Mahoney of Lake Charles; two
stepsons, James Nugent of League City, Texas, and Paul Nugent of Dover,
Ark.; one stepdaughter, JoNell Chaffin of Pineville; 30 grandchildren; 44
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
WASHINGTON, Eola LCAP 2/18/2000
Funeral services for Eola "Mom" Washington, 85, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 19, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Mem-orial
Park Ceme-tery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Mrs. Washington died Wed-nesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Marksville and had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years.
She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include five sons, Joe Washington, George Wash-ington Sr.,
Arnold Washington Sr., Junius Washington and Michael Washington, all of
Lake Charles; five daughters, Mary Lee Temple, Corrine Washing-ton, Emma
Guidry, Elizabeth Cox and Sylvia Gallow, all of Lake Charles; one brother,
Harold Alexander of Marksville; one sister, Clara Mae Martin of
Cottonport; 39 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and 36
great-great-grandchildren.
WASHINGTON, Eola LCAP 2/17/2000
Funeral arrangements for Eola Washington, 85, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, Eola LCAP 2/19/2000
Funeral services for Eola "Mom" Washington, 85, will be at 11 a.m. today,
Feb. 19, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8-10:40 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Washington died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Marksville and had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years.
She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include five sons, Joe Washington, George Washington Sr., Arold
Washington Sr., Junius Washington and Michael Washington, all of Lake
Charles; five daughters, Mary Lee Temple, Corrine Washington, Emma Guidry,
Elizabeth Cox and Sylvia Gallow, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Harold
Alexander of Marksville; one sister, Clara Mae Martin of Cottonport; 39
grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and 36 great-great-grandchildren.
WATSON, Catherine S. LCAP 2/7/2000
Funeral services for Catherine Sweeney Watson, 78, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 4 - 9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Watson died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Grand Chenier, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She
was the daughter of Sen. Sidney Sweeney. She graduated from LaGrange High
School and attended McNeese State University. She owned and operated Len
Air Inc. in Lake Charles. She was a member of University United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Ed Watson of Houma and Frank Watson Jr. of
Liberty Hill, Texas; one daughter, Kathy Watson Natali of Holmwood; two
brothers, Val and Kenneth Sweeney, both of Lake Charles; three sisters,
Althea Feldes and Shirley Patterson, both of Lake Charles, and Joyce Ross
of Houston; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
WATSON, Frank J., Mrs. LCAP 2/8/2000
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank J. (Catherine Sweeney) Watson, 78, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Watson died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Grand Chenier, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She
was the daughter of Sen. Sidney Sweeney and Lydia Sells Sweeney. She
graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University
and owned and operated Len Air Inc. in Lake Charles. She was a member of
University United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Ed Watson of Houma and Frank Watson Jr. of
Liberty Hill, Texas; one daughter, Kathy Watson Natali of Holmwood; two
brothers, Val and Kenneth Sweeney, both of Lake Charles; three sisters,
Althea Feldes and Shirley Patterson, both of Lake Charles, and Joyce Ross
of Houston; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
WATSON, William M. Sr. LCAP 2/8/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for William Melvin Watson Sr., 64, will
be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local
hospital.
WATSON, William M. Sr. LCAP 2/9/2000
DERIDDER - Funeral services for William Melvin Watson Sr., 64, will be at
3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek.
Mr. Watson died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in the DeRidder
hospital.
WEBB Infant LCAP 2/20/2000
JOHNSON BAYOU - Funeral services for Korey McKenzie Webb, infant daughter
of Tracey and Tiffany Romero Webb, were at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, in
Johnson Bayou Pentecostal Church. Interment was in Head of the Hollow
Cemetery under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home of Port
Arthur, Texas.
The infant died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in a Nederland, Texas, hospital.
WEBER, Purdy LCAP 2/15/2000
Funeral arrangements for Purdy Weber, 70, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Metairie hospital.
WEBER, Purdy LCAP 2/18/2000
Funeral services for Purdy Weber, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
19, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park Ceme-tery.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Weber died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in Metairie.
She was a native of Crowley and had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years.
She was a former employee of the city of Lake Charles.
Survivors include one son, Rudolph Weber III of Metairie, and one
grandchild.
WEBER, Purdy LCAP 2/19/2000
Funeral services for Purdy Weber, 70, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 19,
in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Weber died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in Metairie.
He was a native of Crowley, had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years and was
a former employee of the city of Lake Charles.
Survivors include one son, Rudolph Weber III of Metairie, and one
grandchild.
WESTLUND, Enola J. LCAP 2/7/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Enola J. Westlund, 80, will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery.
Mrs. Westlund died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Sulphur.
She lived most of her life in Carlyss.
Survivors include four sons, Ernest Jr., Alton Sr. and Herman Westlund,
all of Carlyss, and Rodney Westlund of Eunice; two daughters, Teddy
Westlund of Carlyss and Dolores Westlund of Vidor, Texas; one brother,
Leroy Benoit of Starks; one sister, Edna Rhodes of Lake Charles; 14
grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
WHATLEY, Jerome LCAP 2/29/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Jerome ''Keith'' Whatley, 47, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Vanderburg Cemetery in Bayou Chicot.
Mr. Whatley died at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in the Mamou hospital.
WHITE, Laura B., Mrs. LCAP 2/11/2000
ELTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Brown White, 97, will be at 8 p.m.
today, Feb. 11 in the Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Darrell Woods will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday with burial in Eternal Rest Cemetery under the direction of
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder.
Visitation is from 4 p.m. Friday at the church.
Mrs. White died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in her daugher's residence in
Fenton.
A native of Sunset, she had lived in Elton most of her life. She was a
member of the Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Leanna DeVille of Fenton; two sons,
Ray White of Iowa, La. and Arthur White of Garyville; 20 grandchildren; 48
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
WHITE, Laura B., Mrs. LCAP 2/9/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Laura B. White, 96, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Tuesday in her residence.
WHITE, Thomas Sr. LCAP 2/11/2000
PITKIN - Funeral services for Thomas E. Mussel White Sr., 68, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 11, in Simmons Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Blue
Branch Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. White died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital.
WILLIAMS, Joseph L. Sr. LCAP 2/21/2000
Funeral arrangements for Joseph L. Williams Sr., 69, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital.
WILLIAMS, Mary L. LCAP 2/7/2000
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mary Lois Williams, 75, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Rosepine Cemetery.
Mrs. Williams died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, in the DeRidder hospital.
WILLIS, Ernest LCAP 2/9/2000
Funeral arrangements for Ernest Willis, 76, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital.
WILLIS, Ernest Jr. LCAP 2/10/2000
Funeral services for Ernest Willis Jr., 76, will be at noon Friday, Feb.
11, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery
in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Willis died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in a local hospital.
A native of Breaux Bridge, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He
was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral and the American Legion.
He was a U.S. Marine veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Anna Duhon Willis of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Rose Marie Willis of Westlake; one son, Effrin C. Willis of Lake
Charles; one brother, Antoine Willis of Lake Charles; one sister,
Josephine LaFleur of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren.
WILLIS, Roselene LCAP 2/13/2000
OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Roselene Willis, 60, will be announced
by Rush Funeral Home. She died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital.
WINGATE, Billy H. LCAP 2/29/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Billy Harold Wingate, 68, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Wingate died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in Lake Charles.
A native of DeRidder, he had resided in the Sulphur area for six years.
Survivors include two sons, George Randall Wingate of LaPorte, Texas, and
Gary Lynn Wingate of Sulphur; one daughter, Peggie Ann Sullivan of
Sulphur; three brothers, Samuel Wingate of Orange, Texas, Otis Wingate of
Beaumont, Texas, and Ray Wingate of Lake Charles; one sister, Patsy Ruth
Witt of Pitkin, Ill.; and four grandchildren.
WITTMANN, Arthur W. LCAP 2/23/2000
Funeral services for Arthur W. Wittmann, 83, will be at 9 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Eddie Simmons and Ernest Walker will officiate. Burial will be
in Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Wittmann died at 4:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Milwaukee and had lived in Lake Charles since 1958. He
served as a first lieutenant in the Army Signal Corps during World War II
and worked for Morris TV and Appliance for more than 30 years. He attended
Sale Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Cummings Wittmann of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Sharon K. Wittmann of Lake Charles; one son, Martin G. Wittmann
of Iowa, La.; two sisters, Etelka Stamm of Milwaukee and Anita Smith of
Sandy, Utah; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
WOOLFORD, James E. LCAP 2/5/2000
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James Edwin Woolford, 54, will be at 2
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Danny Busby will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday.
Mr. Woolford died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in his residence.
He was a heavy-equipment operator with Cit-Con in Lake Charles and was a
member of Trinity Baptist Church in Sulphur.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Landry Woolford of Sulphur; two sons,
James A. Woolford of Carlyss and Arnold K. Ellender of Groves, Texas; four
daughters, Melinda B. Woolford of Lake Charles, Kristi A. Leger and Lori
L. Guillory, both of Moss Bluff, and Florence Faye Hoyt of Groves; one
brother, Gary W. Woolford of Moss Bluff; his mother, Deloris N. Woolford
of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren.
WRIGHT, Rosie, Mrs. LCAP 2/27/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Rosie Wright, 75, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
WRIGHT, Rosie, Mrs. LCAP 2/27/2000
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Rosie Wright, 75, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
YOUNG, Margaret LCAP 2/19/2000
Graveside services for Margaret Young, 98, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb.
19, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the funeral home, with a wake service
at noon.
Mrs. Young died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in a local care
center.
She was a native of Grayson County, Ky., and had lived in Lake Charles
since 1962.
Survivors include one brother, Lampton Porter of Florida; two
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nine
great-great-grandchildren.