FEBRUARY 1998 OBITUARIES
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ADAMS, J. Arthur Jr. LCAP 2/9/1998
Funeral services for J. Arthur Adams Jr., 57, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 10, in First Presbyterian Church.
The Revs. Thomas Pass, Rose Anne Milligan and Ralph Milligan will
officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Adams died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in his residence.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of First
Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and on various
committees.
He was employed at McNeese State University since 1974 serving as
assistant professor in the College of Nursing, and was a member of
Sigma Theta Tau since 1983. He established a local chapter of this
International Honor Society for Nursing in 1986 and served as its
president from 1990-1992.
At the time of his death, he was director of the Division of Continuing
Education at McNeese.
Other accomplishments include: president of the Faculty Senate at
McNeese, member of the Board of Directors for the American Cancer
Society and the American Red Cross, a board member of Southwest
Emergency Medical Association from 1979-1988, serving as its
president in 1980, 1982 and 1986. He was also on the Board of
Directors of the Lake Charles Jaycees.
Mr. Adams was instrumental in establishing the Southwest Emergency
Medical Association and taught the first graduates of the EMT classes.
He was a member of the Association of Higher Education since 1995,
Louisiana Asso-ciation of continuing Higher Education since 1995, and
the American Nurses' Association, Louisiana State Nurses'
Asso-ciation and Lake Charles District Nurses' Associa-tion since
1972.
The Video Conferencing Classroom, located in the business Economic
Center at McNeese was recently named in Adams' honor.
The local Kappa Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau has established a
memorial scholarship in his name at McNeese.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Reynolds Adams; one son John A.
Adams III; two daughters, Ginger Adams and Jill Adams; one brother,
George Adams; his mother, Ethel Campbell; and his step-father, A.E.
Campbell, all of Lake Charles.
Donations may be sent to Sigma Theta Tau, Scholarship Committee,
College of Nursing, P.O. Box 90415, Lake Charles 70609, or First
Presbyterian Church, 1801 2nd Avenue, Lake Charles 70601, the
family said.
ADEN, R.C. Jr. LCAP 2/26/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for R.C. Aden Jr., 59, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, Texas, under direction of Rush Funeral
Home.
Mr. Aden died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
ALBERT, Edwin, Mrs. LCAP 2/27/1998
Coteau -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edwin (Ella Dore) Albert, 83,
of Broussard, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, from Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Church.
The Rev. Paul Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Cemetery under direction of David Funeral Home of
New Iberia.
Visitation is from 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.;
and from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Albert died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a
Lafayette care center.
She was a housewife.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Ronald Waguespack of Lake
Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence P. (Beverly) Woods of
Houston; her brother, Paul A. Dore Sr. of New Iberia; nine
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
ALEXANDER, Frank A. LCAP 2/12/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Frank Anthony Alexander, 88, will
be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today; from 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, with
a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Alexander died Wednes-day, Feb. 11, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
A native of Brittany and a resident of Sulphur for 70 years, he worked
for Sulphur Mines for 17 years and for Cities Service from the ground
breaking of the refinery until his retirement after 28 years. He was a
member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, the Boilermakers
Union, and Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Hughes Alexander; two daughters,
Mrs. Sandra Alex-ander Layton of Alabama, and Mrs. Karen
Alexander Barousse of Colorado; one brother, Pat Alexander of
Brittany; three sisters, Louise Alexander and Margaret McIntoch, both
of Brittany, and Audrey Alexander Bookvault of Grand Isle; four
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
ALEXANDER, Frank A. LCAP 2/12/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Frank Anthony Alexander, 88, will
be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today; from 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, with
a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Alexander died Wednes-day, Feb. 11, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
A native of Brittany and a resident of Sulphur for 70 years, he worked
for Sulphur Mines for 17 years and for Cities Service from the ground
breaking of the refinery until his retirement after 28 years. He was a
member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, the Boilermakers
Union, and Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Hughes Alexander; two daughters,
Mrs. Sandra Alex-ander Layton of Alabama, and Mrs. Karen
Alexander Barousse of Colorado; one brother, Pat Alexander of
Brittany; three sisters, Louise Alexander and Margaret McIntoch, both
of Brittany, and Audrey Alexander Bookvault of Grand Isle; four
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
ALEXANDER, Frank A. LCAP 2/12/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Frank Anthony Alexander, 88, will
be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today; from 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, with
a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Alexander died Wednes-day, Feb. 11, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
A native of Brittany and a resident of Sulphur for 70 years, he worked
for Sulphur Mines for 17 years and for Cities Service from the ground
breaking of the refinery until his retirement after 28 years. He was a
member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, the Boilermakers
Union, and Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Hughes Alexander; two daughters,
Mrs. Sandra Alex-ander Layton of Alabama, and Mrs. Karen
Alexander Barousse of Colorado; one brother, Pat Alexander of
Brittany; three sisters, Louise Alexander and Margaret McIntoch, both
of Brittany, and Audrey Alexander Bookvault of Grand Isle; four
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
ALLEN, Eugene O. Jr. LCAP 2/3/1998
Hicks -- Funeral services for Eugene O. Allen Jr., 51, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Flactor Baptist Church. Burial will be in
the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. Allen died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in the Leesville
hospital.
AMY, Lula B. LCAP 2/19/1998
Iota -- Funeral services for Lula Bourgeois Amy, 94, will be at 10:30
a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The Rev. Albert Heidecke will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph
Cemetery under direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from
7:30 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Amy died at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in her
residence.
She was a member of Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of
America.
Survivors include two daughters, Thelma Amy of Iota and Rosalind
Amy Sarradet of Jennings; one sister, Hazel Bourgeois Fruge of Lake
Charles; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
ANDERSON, Perry W.Jr. LCAP 2/24/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Perry W. Anderson Jr., 74, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 24, in Grace Church.
The Revs. George L. Glass Jr., C.E. Cooley Jr. and A.W. Buie will
officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Ceme-tery under direction of
Beaure-gard-Vernon Funeral Home.
Visitation is until 10 a.m. in the funeral home, and from 11 a.m. in the
church.
Mr. Anderson died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
A native of Zwolle, he had lived in DeRidder since 1936. He was a
Navy veteran of World War II, where he was awarded the Purple
Heart. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture
from LSU in Baton Rouge and received his master's degree in
education from McNeese State University. He was a retired school
teacher and a local businessman.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Cooley Anderson; two sons, Perry
W. ''Skip'' III and C. Kerry Anderson, both of DeRidder; two
brothers, Harry J. and C. Homer Anderson Sr., both of DeRidder; and
four sisters, Amalie A. Smith, Clarice A. Burkett, Ora A. Dion and
Naomi A. ''Sis'' Glass, all of DeRidder.
ANDERSON, Perry W. Jr. LCAP 2/23/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Perry W. Anderson Jr., 74, will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Grace Church. Burial will be in
Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral
Home.
Mr. Anderson died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in a local
hospital.
ARDOIN, Hilary J. LCAP 2/8/1998
Lacassine -- Funeral services for Hilary J. Ardoin, 54, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, from St. Johns Catholic Church in Lacassine.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in
the funeral home.
Mr. Ardoin died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in Lacassine.
A graduate of Lacassine High, he was a ranch manger for Henry Cattle
Co. in Lacassine and Cameron. He was a member of the VFW, St.
Johns Catholic Church -- where he served as an usher -- and the
Finance Committee of St. Raphaels Parish. He served in the U.S.
Marine Corps and went on two tours in Vietnam before retiring from
the Fifth Recon Battalion.
Survivors include one daughter, Stacie Fuselier of Iowa; one brother,
John H. Ardoin of Lacassine; two sisters, Mary Louise Fruge and
Margaret Gerard, both of Lacassine; his mother, Edna Dugas of
Lacas-sine; and one grandchild.
ARTIS, Roy LCAP 2/14/1998
Oberlin -- Funeral services for Roy Artis, 77, will be at 1 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 16, in Progressive Church of God in Christ. Burial will
be in St. John Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Artis died at 4 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in his residence.
ATWELL, William H. LCAP 2/4/1998
Lacassine -- Funeral services for William H. Atwell, 62, of Iowa
will be at 9 a.m. today, Feb. 4, from St. John Catholic Church. Burial
will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral
Home.
Mr. Atwell died at 3:24 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, at his residence.
ATWELL, W.H. LCAP 2/3/1998
Funeral arrangements for W.H. ''Bill'' Atwell, 62, of Iowa, will be
announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:24 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 2, in his residence.
AUSTIN, Dorothy LCAP 2/14/1998
Elton -- Funeral services for Dorothy Austin, 71, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15, in the Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in St.
Peter Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home in Kinder.
Mrs. Austin died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
BABINEAUX, Jesse L. LCAP 2/7/1998
Funeral services for Jesse Louis Babineaux, 81, of Welsh, will be at 2
p.m. today,
Feb. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial
Park
Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Friday evening.
Mr. Babineaux died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in the Jennings hospital.
A native of Church Point, he had lived in 'Sweet Lake, Sulphur and Welsh.
He was an
Army veteran of World War Il. He retired from Plumbers and Steamfitters
Local
106. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh.
He was a
4th Degree Knights of Columbus 'with Council in Sulphur.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel David Babineaux; three stepsons, Bennet
Derouen of
Lafayette, Cordell Derouen of Lake Charles and Dwayne Derouen of Houston;
two
stepdaughters, Sybil Derouen of New Orleans and Sharon Couregge of Lake
Charles;
and one sister, Eldine Risher of Beaumont, Texas.
BABINEAUX, Jesse L. LCAP 2/6/1998
Funeral services for Jesse Louis Babineaux, 81, of Welsh will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from
8 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Babineaux died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in the Jennings hospital.
A native of Church Point, he had lived in Sweetlake, Sulphur and
Welsh. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he retired from
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was a member of Our Lady
of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh and was a Fourth Degree
Knights of Columbus Council in Sulphur.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel David Babineaux; three stepsons,
Bennet Derouen of Lafayette, Cordell Derouen of Lake Charles and
Dwayne Derouen of Houston; and two stepdaughters, Sybil Derouen of
New Orleans and Sharon Couregge of Lake Charles.
BAILEY, Helen M. LCAP 2/16/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Murphy Bailey, 81, will
be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Charles Best and Parks Walker will officiate. Burial will be
in Bailey-Johnson Cemetery in Rosepine.
Visitation is from 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Bailey died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, in a DeRidder
care center.
A native of Port Arthur, Texas, she was a resident of DeRidder and
Rosepine areas for 52 years. She was Children's Director for 20 years
at First Baptist Church in DeRidder and for 10 years in Rosepine. She
taught Sunday School and was an active member of Providence Baptist
Church.
She was a member of Beauregard Professional Women's club where
she served as president during the 1950s. During her years as a charter
member of the Beauregard Cow Bells, she served as vice-president,
secretary, committee chairperson and treasurer. She worked with her
husband for 35 years at Bailey Motor Company. Upon retiring they
moved to Rosepine.
Survivors include her husband, L. B. Bailey; one son, Lionel W. Bailey
of Florissant, Mo.; three daughters, Jonell Ferebee of Channelview,
Texas, and Carolyn Harper and Peg Pugh, both of DeRidder; one
brother, Carl Murphy of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Edith Walker of
Lumberton, Texas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
BALDWIN, Della Mae LCAP 2/24/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Della Mae Baldwin, 83, will
be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a
Rosepine care center.
BALDWIN, Josephine L. LCAP 2/6/1998
Funeral arrangements for Josephine Lisotta Baldwin, 72, will be
announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 10:35 a.m.
Thursday in a local hospital.
BALDWIN, Josephine L. LCAP 2/7/1998
Funeral services for Josephine Lisotta Baldwin,72, will be at 10 a.m.
Sunday, Feb, 8, in
Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate.
Burial will be in
Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today,
with a rosary
at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Baldwin died at 10:35am
Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998,
in a local hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of both Lake Charles High
School and
McNeese Junior College. She worked at Walgreen for a number of years. She
was a
teacher at Our Lady of Heaven Day Care and at St. Henry Catholic Church.
She was a
member of the St. Henry Altar Society.
Survivors include one son, Luke Baldwin of Ragley; one daughter, Patricia
Hill
Guillory, of Lake Charles; one brother, Sam Lisotta of DeQuincy; one
sister, Camille Scott of Lake, Charles; seven grandchildren; and four
great-
grandchildren.
BALDWIN, Della Mae LCAP 2/27/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Della Mae Baldwin, 83, will be at
2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Community Cemetery.
She died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a Rosepine care center.
BARBERY, Alice LCAP 2/3/1998
Starks -- Funeral services for Mrs. Gurvis (Alice) Barbery, 70, will
be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 3, in the Emalie O'Brien Center.
The Revs. Paul Nugent, Greg Frazier, and Brian Presley will officiate.
Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Barbery died at 7:02 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in her
residence.
A native of Fields, she had lived in Starks most of her life. She was a
member of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Grady Perkins of Starks and
Allen Perkins of Bleakwood, Texas; one daughter, Bobbie Lynn Smith
of Centerville, Texas; three stepsons, Sam and David Barbery of
DeQuincy and Henry Barbery of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter,
Amanda Runions of DeQuincy; two brothers, Edward Hyatt of Bon
Weir, Texas and Curtis Hyatt of Vidor, Texas; one sister, Irene
Andrews of Starks; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 11
stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
BARRINGTON, Clyde R. LCAP 2/16/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Clyde R. Barrington, 76, will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Robert Williams will officiate. Burial is in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10. p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Barrington died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Sweetwater, Texas, he was a resident of Sulphur since
1957. He was employed by Lone Star Cement Co. in 1957. He
worked with Conoco/Vista from 1968 until his retirement in 1987 and
was a volunteer at the Care Help Center of Sulphur, a member of
AARP, and treasurer for Woodmen of the World Sulphur Chapter. He
was an army veteran of World War II stationed in the Philippines and a
member of the VFW Post 8107. He was a volunteer at High Hope
Care Center and a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one son, Jack Barrington of Spring, Texas; one
daughter, Linda Kay Murrell of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
BARRON, Lelia, Mrs. LCAP 2/21/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral ar-rangements for Mrs. Lelia Barron, 77, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 8:15 a.m. Friday in a
Nacogdoches, Texas, hospital.
BEARD, John F. LCAP 2/16/1998
Evangeline -- Funeral services for John Floyd Beard, 63, will be
held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Church of Christ.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery under direction of Matthews and
Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Beard died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in an automobile accident.
BEARD, John LCAP 2/15/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for John Beard, 63, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. He died
Saturday in an Evangeline traffic accident.
BEASLEY, Cora Lee LCAP 2/28/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Cora Lee Beasley, 59, will be at 1
p.m. today, Feb. 28, in Powerhouse Church of God in Christ. Burial
will be in the Southside Cemetery under direction of Raphael and Son
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Beasley died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, in Los Angeles.
BEDGOOD, Clarence P. LCAP 2/7/1998
Anacoco - Funeral services for Clarence Preston Bedgood, 76, will be at
2:30 p.m.
today, Feb. 7, in Evans Congregational Methodist Church.
The Revs. I.D. Noble, Billy Nolen and Melvin Smith will officiate. Burial
will be in
Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral
Home in
Leesville.
Mr. Bedgood died Friday, Feb. 6,1998, in Leesville.
A native of Pitkin, he lived in Anacoco.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva L. Bedgood; one stepson, Clayton Maddox
of Evans;
two brothers, Austin Bedgood of Pitkin and William Bedgood of Hineston;
three
sisters, Erna Beall and Gertie McDonald, both of Pitkin, and Macie Barge
of New
Waverly, Texas; two grandchildren; and threegreat-grandchildren.
BELLARD, Annie LCAP 2/26/1998
Funeral services for Annie F. Soileau Bellard, 80, will be at 4 p.m.
today, Feb. 26, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Bellard died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
A native of Mamou, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 45
years. She and her late husband owned and operated Soileau's Grocery
and Market on Railroad Avenue for many years.
Survivors include one son, Bob Soileau of Denham Springs; one
daughter, Callie S. Ward of Lake Charles; four brothers, Kirby Fuselier
of Mamou, Burnell Fuselier of Ville Platte, Huby Fuselier of Kaplan and
Claude Fuselier of Lake Charles; three sisters, Lela Fontenot of
Mamou, Bertha Soileau of Lake Charles and Betty Guillory of Sulphur;
four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
BELTON, David LCAP 2/27/1998
Funeral services for David Belton, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
28, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. J.L. Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Belton died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Mobile, Ala., he lived in Lake Charles most of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margie Belton; four daughters, Linda
B. Riley and Joyce Montgomery, both of Atlanta, Ga., Vocile B. Smith
of Mobile and Marjorie Jacob of Lake Charles; one sister, Margaret
Stallworth of Monroe; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
BELTON, David LCAP 2/24/1998
Funeral arrangements for David Belton, 78, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital.
BENNETT, Willard E. LCAP 2/22/1998
Funeral services for Willard E. Bennett, 82, will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ken Ward will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Bennett died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Sicily Island and a resident of Lake Charles, he attended
Louisiana State University. He taught LSU's Mid South Development
course for many years, and founded and taught a course titled
Fundamentals of Supervision for 30 years at LSU.
Mr. Bennett began his career at Cities Service as a third class
instrument man and rose to assistant to the president prior to
establishing his own consulting firm -- Willard E. Bennett & Associates.
He was an officer in the American Petroleum Institute and in the
American Management Association. He was an arbitrator for the
National Labor Relations Board and a management consultant for a
number of major companies, including Cities Service, Allied Chemical,
Agri-Co Chemicals, Piccadilly Cafeterias and the National Oil
Company of Columbia.
He was on the Charter Committee that wrote the Lake Charles City
Charter which is still in effect, and he authored the business section of
the City Charter. He also authored Manager Selection, Education and
Training, published by McGraw-Hill Book company in 1959, and
numerous articles in Harvard Business Review, Business Week and
other major business periodicals.
Mr. Bennett was a member of Masonic Lodge 400 and on the board of
Boy Scouts of America Lakeside District.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel S. Bennett; one son, James W.
Bennett of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond C.
(Marilyn) Fontenot and Mrs. Russell (Sissy) Stutes, both of Lake
Charles; one stepson, George A. Wilkinson of Moss Bluff; three sisters,
Mrs. Genevieve Daly of Somerville, Mass., Mrs. Bonnie Burns of
Homosassa, Fla., and Mrs. Leola Bennett of Oakhurst, Calif.; 15
grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
BENNETT, Ethel LCAP 2/8/1998
DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Ethel Bennett, 84, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in Hargrove Bible Baptist Church.
The Rev. Paul Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery
under direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 1:30-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.-noon Monday.
Mrs. Bennett died at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in the
DeQuincy hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy area.
Survivors include one daughter, Bessie Haley of DeQuincy; three sons,
Eddie J., Harold W. and Emmett S. Bennett, all of DeQuincy; two
sisters, Ava Dickerson of DeQuincy and Edith Buxton of Singer; 14
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.
BERTRAND, Amanda B. LCAP 2/4/1998
Lacassine -- Funeral services for Amanda B. Bertrand, 88, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 4, from St. John Catholic Church.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday.
Mrs. Bertrand died at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in a Jennings care
center.
A native of Church Point, she was a member of the Ladies Altar
Society of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings.
Survivors include two sons, Ray Bertrand of Jennings and Leroy
Bertrand of Mermentau; two daughters, Nell Jean Harrell of Hayes and
Joyce Williams of Jennings; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild.
BERTRAND, Amanda LCAP 2/3/1998
Welsh -- Funeral arrangements for Amanda Bertand, 88, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 6:08 p.m. Monday in
a Jennings care facility.
BLACK, James L., Mrs. LCAP 2/26/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. James L. (Merle Marie Dugas) Black, 76,
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, from Immacu-late Conception
Cathedral Catholic Church under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate.
Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. Friday with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from
8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Black died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A native of Lake Arthur, she was a resident of Lake Charles for many
years. She was a member of the Lake Charles Sym-phony during the
1937-38 season when she was a 16-year old violin player. She
graduated from St. Charles Academy and attended the University of
Texas at Galveston. She was employed with St. Patrick Hospital as a
nurse in the 1940s. She was a member of the Cadet Nurses Corp.,
serving in 1943. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America
and a past Grand Regent. She was the founding member of the His
House Catholic Charismatic prayer community and member of
Immaculate Conception Cathe-dral Catholic Church for over 50 years.
She was past president of the Women's American Legion Post 1.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Mart J. Black of Houma,
James G. Black of Carencro and Edward Paul Black of Poughkeepsie,
New York; three daughters, Mary Patricia Gootee of New Orleans,
Beth Eason of Lake Charles and Geralyn Claire Martin of Valley Falls,
Kansas; and 20 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Abraham's Tent, the family said.
BLAND, John LCAP 2/22/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for John Bland, 87, of Houston,
will be announced by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died at 2:22
p.m. Saturday in the Oakdale hospital.
BLANKENSHIP, Robert D. LCAP 2/8/1998
Funeral services for Robert D. Blankenship, 30, of Shreveport, will be
at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Blankenship died at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in his residence.
A native of New Iberia, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles prior
to moving to Shreveport 10 years ago. He attended Barbe High School.
Survivors include two brothers, Roger G. Blankenship of Lake Charles
and Bill Blankenship of Shreveport; three sisters, Yvette Adams of
Toledo Bend, Texas, Kay Landry of New Iberia and Deborah Cariker
of Forth Worth, Texas; and his mother, Wanda J. Blankenship of Lake
Charles.
BOOKER, Kirk A. LCAP 2/18/1998
Funeral arrangements for Kirk A. Booker, 42, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
BOOKER, Kirk A. LCAP 2/20/1998
Funeral services for Kirk Anthony Booker, 42, of 1903 North Prater
St., will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 20, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9
a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Booker died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17,1998, in a local
hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include one brother, George Booker III of Lake Charles;
four sisters, Linda Marthell and Bertha Green, both of Houston, Judy
Fuselier of Westlake and Debra Garrick of Jackson; his father, George
Booker Jr. of Lake Charles; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillie
Smith of Lake Charles.
BOUDREAU , Wilmer J. LCAP 2/9/1998
Funeral services for Wilmer J. Boudreau, 90, will be held at 9 a.m.
today, Feb. 9, from Immaculate Conception Cathe-dral.
The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today, in the church.
Mr. Boudreau died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in his
residence.
A native of Erath, he lived in Lake Charles since 1933. He was a
distributor for Gulf Oil Corporation from 1933-1973, when he retired.
He was chairman of Calcasieu Parish National Rubber Drive in 1942
and a was former vice president of J.G. Sutton Oil Company. He was
board member of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District
(Dock Board) 1946-1956, the Calcasieu Parish Industrial
Development Board, 1964-1969, and the Board of Directors of the
First National Bank of Lake Charles, 1963-1977. He was awarded the
Civic Service Award by the Lake Charles Association of Commerce in
1958. He was past president of Lake Charles Association of
Commerce in 1960, past fund chairman and president of Calcasieu
United Appeals in 1955-1956, past president of Lake Charles Kiwanis
Club in 1952, fund chairman of the annual drive for the
Calcasieu-Cameron Red Cross in 1951 and for Southwest Louisiana
Boys' Village fund drive in 1954.
Mr. Boudreau was a board member of the Camp Fire Girls, the
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and Southwest Louisiana
Boys' Village. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opal LeBlanc Boudreau; one son, Mr.
Robert J. Boudreau; one daughter, Mrs. Richard W. Calhoun, all of
Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be given to the charity of choice or Immaculate
Conception Cathedral, 935 Bilbo St., Lake Charles, 70601, the family
said.
BOURGEOIS, Warren J. LCAP 2/11/1998
Thibodaux -- Funeral services for Warren Joseph Bourgeois, 83,
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in First Baptist Church of
Thibodaux.
Burial will be in Ebenezar Baptist Cemetery in Zama, Miss., under the
direction of Landry's Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Bourgeois died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in Thibodaux.
A native of Ged, he had resided in Thibodaux for the past 37 years. He
was an employee of Gulf Oil, where he started as a roughneck and later
became supervisor of drilling. Before retiring from Gulf Oil after 37
years of service, he had worked in Venezuela and various Southern
states. Upon retirement he worked as a consultant for Keydril Co., a
subsidiary of Gulf Oil.
Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie Yates of Thibodaux, Debra
Bourgeois of Atlanta, Ga. and Peggy Bourgeois; two brothers, Tom
and Philip Bourgeois; one sister, Pearl Bourgeois; three grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the St. Louis Catholic High-Warren J.
Bourgeois Scholarship Fund, 1620 Bank St., Lake Charles, LA,
70601, the family said.
BOURGEOIS, Warren J. LCAP 2/10/1998
Thibodaux -- Funeral services for Warren Joseph Bourgeois, 83,
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in First Baptist Church of
Thibodaux.
Burial will be in Ebenezar Baptist Cemetery in Zama, Miss., under the
direction of Landry's Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Bourgeois died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in Thibodaux.
A native of Ged, he had resided in Thibodaux for the past 37 years. He
was an employee of Gulf Oil, where he started as a roughneck and later
became supervisor of drilling. Before retiring from Gulf Oil after 37
years of service, he had worked in Venezuela and various Southern
states. Upon retirement he worked as a consultant for Keydril Co., a
subsidiary of Gulf Oil.
Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie Yates of Thibodaux, Debra
Bourgeois of Atlanta, Ga. and Peggy Bourgeois; two brothers, Tom
and Philip Bourgeois; one sister, Pearl Bourgeois; three grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the St. Louis Catholic High-Warren J.
Bourgeois Scholarship Fund, 1620 Bank St., Lake Charles, LA,
70601, the family said.
BOURQUE, Clifton LCAP 2/7/1998
Funeral services for Clifton Bourque, 85, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb.
8, from St.
Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Allen Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under
the direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m.
Sunday.
Mr. Bourque died Friday, Feb. 6,1998, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Iowa, La., and a long-time resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include one daughter, Glenda Bourque of Lake Charles; and one
sister,
Virgie Texada of Lake Charles.
BOUTTE, Terry, Mrs. LCAP 2/26/1998
New Iberia -- Funeral services for Mrs. Terry (Yvette Harris)
Boutte, 54, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 26, from Sacred Heart of
Jesus Catholic Church.
The Rev. Steven Leblanc will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2
p.m. today in Sallier Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of
David Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Boutte died at 10:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in her
residence.
A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of New Iberia. She was
employed as a real estate agent for Saturn Realty and was a member of
the New Iberia Board of Realtors. She was a member of Piecemakers
Quilting Group, Gulf States Quilt Association, and Town and Country
Homemakers, and was a founding member and past president of the
Quilt Guild of Acadienne in Lafayette. She was chairman of the
Sugarcane Festival Quilt Show for the last four years.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Richard Todd of Dallas; one
daughter, Dana Boutte Cross of Jonesboro, Ark.; three sisters, Janet
Stone of Oklahoma, Annette LaBrun and Carolyn Staples Vincent,
both of Sulphur; and her mother, Yvonne Granger Staples of Lake
Charles.
BOURQUE, Robert L. Sr. LCAP 2/22/1998
Oberlin -- Funeral services for Robert Lee Bourque Sr., 62, will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Interment will be in Oberlin
Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, Feb. 22, in the funeral
home, with a vigil service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Bourque died Friday, Feb. 21, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital.
He lived in Oberlin since 1969. He was a retired Army sergeant and
served in Vietnam. He was a 4th degree Knight of the Knights of
Columbus, an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and a
member of the VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Renata E. Bourque of Oberlin; one son,
Robert Bourque Jr. of Carlyss; two daughters, Relyndies B. Molitor of
Moss Bluff and Regina B. Boudoin of Sulphur; one brother, Leo
Bourque of Knoxville, Tenn.; three sisters, Joanne Vickers of Oakdale,
Norma Hodges of Tulsa, Okla., and Linda True of Eunice; and five
grandchildren.
BOUTTE, William E. LCAP 2/27/1998
Daly City, Calif. -- Funeral services for former Lake Charles
resident William E. ''Bill'' Boutte will be Monday, March 3.
Arrangements are by Duggan's Serra Mortuary. Mr. Boutte died Tuesday,
Feb. 24, 1998, in Daly City.
BOUTTE, Terry, Mrs. LCAP 2/25/1998
New Iberia -- Funeral services for Mrs. Terry (Yvette Harris)
Boutte, 54, will beat 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, from Sacred Heart of
Jesus Catholic Church.
The Rev. Steven Leblanc will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery
in Lake Charles under direction of David Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from
8 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Boutte died at 10:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in her
residence.
A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of New Iberia. She was
employed as a real estate agent for Saturn Realty and was a member of
the New Iberia Board of Realtors. She was a member of Piecemakers
Quilting Group, Gulf States Quilt Association, Town and Country
Homemakers, and founding member and past president of the Quilt
Guild of Acadienne in Lafayette. She was chairman of the Sugarcane
Festival Quilt Show for the last four years.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Richard Todd of Dallas; one
daughter, Dana Boutte Cross of Jonesboro, Ark.; three sisters, Janet
Stone of Oklahoma, Annette LaBrun of Sulphur and Carolyn Staples of
Lake Charles; and her mother, Yvonne Granger Staples of Lake
Charles.
BOWMAN, Julia, Mrs. LCAP 2/4/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Julia Bowman, 69, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.
BOWMAN, Julia L. LCAP 2/6/1998
Funeral services for Julia Lee Bowman, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 7, from St. Henry Catholic Church.
The Rev. Jose Kariamadam will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary.
Mrs. Bowman died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of St. Henry
Catholic Church.
Survivors include five sons, Michael, Gwain and Ron Bowman, all of
Lake Charles, Andre' Bowman of New Llano, and Gary Bowman of
Rayne; six daughters, Brenda Johnson of Leesville, Mrs. Charamine
Charles of Fort Eustis, Va., Gwainette Bowman, Sheril Bowman, Trena
Bowman and Mrs. Troy Leday, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Willie
Gee Richardson of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Willie Mae Lute of
Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
BREAUX, Nathaniel Gary Sr. LCAP 2/3/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Nathaniel Gary Breaux Sr., 40, will
be at 11:30 a.m. today, Feb. 3, in Union Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Silverwood Cemetery under direction of Rafael and
Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Breaux died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in a rural area.
BRITT, William O. Sr. LCAP 2/27/1998
Glenmora -- Graveside services for William Owen Britt Sr. of
New Ellenton, S.C. will be at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 27, in Roselawn
Cemetery. Burial will be under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
Mr. Britt died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in an Aiken, S.C., hospital.
BROUSSARD ,Rev. Robert W. LCAP 2/16/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Rev. Robert Wayne Broussard,
48, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Living Word Assembly
of God Church.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Miguez
Funeral Home.
Rev. Broussard died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in his
residence.
BROWN, Doris LCAP 2/13/1998
Funeral arrangements for Doris Brown, 69, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local care center.
BROWN, Doris B. LCAP 2/16/1998
Fenton -- Funeral services for Doris Broxton Brown, 68, will be
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in St. Joseph Baptist Church.
The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday, in the church.
Mrs. Brown died Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in a local care center.
A native of Fenton, she was a member of St. Joseph Baptist Church
and attended First Ward School.
Survivors include one son, Carl Alvin Lewis of New Orleans; three
brothers, Henry Broxton Jr. of Chicago, Ill., Frank Broxton and Floyd
Broxton both of Fenton; six sisters, Lois Charles of Compton, Calif.,
Marilyn Ceasar and Ella Henderson of Vallejo, Calif., Myrtle Thierry of
Lake Charles, Irma Williams of Tacoma, Wash., and Carolyn Broxton
of Houston, Texas; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
BROWN, Bonnette H. LCAP 2/3/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Bonnette H. Brown, 81, will be at
2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 a.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Brown died at 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in a DeRidder care
center.
A native of Bon Ami, she lived most of her life in DeRidder. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry G. Brown of Homestead, Fla. and
Cecil E. Brown Jr. of DeRidder; four daughters, Cecile Howell of San
Antonio, Texas, Annette McDonald of DeRidder, and Dollie Urias and
Demple Gammill, both of Lafayette; 17 grandchildren; and 26
great-grandchildren.
BUFFINGTON, Dolly, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Hannibal, Mo. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dolly J. Buffington, 95,
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Grand View Funeral
Home.
The Rev. Gary Douglas will officiate. Burial will be in Grand View
Burial Park.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today.
Mrs. Buffington died at 7:25 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a
Hannibal hospital.
She was a member of the Fifth Street Baptist Church and was a
longtime member of Ruth Rebecca Lodge 1 of the Odd Fellows.
Survivors include two sons, Robert E. Buffington of Hannibal and
Donald D. Buffington of Lake Charles; one daughter, Erma J. Thomas
of Hannibal; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
BURGESS, Don LCAP 2/22/1998
Winston-Salem, N.C. -- Funeral services for Don Burgess, 60,
will be at 8 p.m. today, Feb. 22, in Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek
Funeral Home.
Visitation is at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Burgess died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998.
A native of Burlington, N.C., he was a member of the Winston-Salem
Rose Society, the American Quarter Horse Association, the American
Coonhunters and the Andrews Memorial Baptist Church in Burlington,
N.C.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene Branch Burgess of Iowa, La.; one
son, Donald Timothy Burgess of Iowa; two daughters, Donna Burgess
Cathey of Elon College, N.C., and Robyn Lee Burgess Roussell Griffin
of Lake Charles; and one sister, Betty B. Crouse of Burlington.
BUSBY,Melvie H., Mrs. LCAP 2/2/1998
Lacamp -- Funeral services for Mrs. Melvie H. Busby, 73, will be at
10 a.m. today, Feb. 2, in Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Busby died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in her
residence.
CADY, Tessie M. LCAP 2/13/1998
Funeral services for Tessie M. Cady, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bayou
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Cady died Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in a local care facility.
A native of Indian Bayou, she was a resident of Chloe most of her life.
She was a member of United Methodist Church and honorary member
of UMW, and Abundant Life Fellowship.
Survivors include one son, Ronald L. Cady of Lake Charles; four
daughters, Bernice Ayo of Chloe, Mrs. Charles (Delores) Borel and
Mrs. Kenneth (Roberta) Bougeois, both of Iowa, La., and Joanna
Broussard of Cameron; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Meaux of Indian Bayou
and Mrs. Eris Spell of Iowa; 19 grandchildren; and 27
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Iowa United Methodist Church or the
charity of choice, the family said.
CADY, Tessie M. LCAP 2/14/1998
Funeral services for Tessie M. Cady, 95, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb.
14, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bayou
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m..
Mrs. Cady died Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in a local nursing home.
A native of Indian Bayou, she was a resident of Chloe most of her life.
She was a member of United Methodist Church and honorary member
of UMW.
Survivors include one son, Ronald L. Cady of Lake Charles; four
daughters, Bernice Ayo of Chloe, Mrs. Charles (Delores) Borel and
Mrs. Kenneth (Roberta) Bougeois, both of Iowa, and Joanna
Broussard of Cameron; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Meaux of Indian Bayou
and Mrs. Eris Spell of Iowa; 19 grandchildren; and 27
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Iowa United Methodist Church or the
charity of choice, the family said.
CALHOUN, Quinton O. LCAP 2/12/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Quinton Owen Calhoun, 45, will
be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Old Cypress Cemetery.
Mr. Calhoun died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in a Pineville
hospital.
CALHOUN. Quinton O. LCAP 2/12/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Quinton Owen Calhoun, 45, will
be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Old Cypress Cemetery.
Mr. Calhoun died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in a Pineville
hospital.
CALLIGAN Infant LCAP 2/15/1998
Graveside services for Ray Anthony Calligan Jr. will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 16, in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of
Combre Funeral Home.
He died Wednesday in a local hospital.
CAMPBELL, William Jr. LCAP 2/13/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for William Campbell Jr., 55, will
be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the
DeRidder hospital.
CAMPBELL, William G. Jr. LCAP 2/14/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for William G. Campbell Jr., 55, will
be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 14, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Hopewell Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home.
Mr. Campbell died at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in the
DeRidder hospital.
CHARLES, Leonard LCAP 2/6/1998
Funeral arrangements for Leonard Charles, 70, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday in an
Alexandria hospital.
CHARLES, Leonard LCAP 2/8/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Leonard Charles, 70, will be at 1
p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Mount Triumph Baptist Church.
The Rev. Joseph E. Peterson will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial
Gardens Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of
Jennings.
A wake will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the church.
Mr. Charles died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in an Alexandria
hospital.
Born in New Iberia, he lived in Jennings most of his life. He was a
member of Mount Triumph Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Ira Bell Jones Charles; three sons, Arnold
Charles Sr. and Kenneth Charles Sr., both of Jennings, and John
Charles Sr. of Killeen, Texas; two daughters, Anita Charles Simeon of
Lake Charles and Lula Skinner of Houston; his mother, Mrs. Laura
Charles of Roanoke; three brothers, John B. Charles of Jennings, Ray
Charles of Los Angeles and James Charles of Roanoke; eight sisters,
Gracie Shelton, Flora Mae Roberts and Alberta Vital, all of Lake
Charles; Alice Mayfield of Roanoke, Ellen Nichols and Jane Ollie
Velasquez, both of Los Angeles, Annie Mae Handy of San Jose, Calif.;
and Lillie B. Haley at Topeka, Kan.; and 10 grandchildren.
COLE, Edgar L. Sr. LCAP 2/1/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Edgar L. Cole, Sr., 76, will
be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Saturday
in the Sulphur hospital.
COLE, Edgar L. Sr. LCAP 2/2/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mr. Edgar L. Cole Sr., 76, will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in St. Matthew Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Pecan Grove Cemetery under direction of Ardoin
Funeral Home.
Mr. Cole died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital.
COLE, Edgar L. Sr. LCAP 2/1/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Edgar L. Cole, Sr., 76, will
be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Saturday
in the Sulphur hospital.
COLLINS, James LCAP 2/13/1998
Funeral arrangements for James Collins, 49, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday in a local
hospital.
COLLINS, Victor O. LCAP 2/15/1998
Memorial services for Victor Marie Daniel O'Connell Collins, 65, will
be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate.
Mr. Collins died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A native of Brussels, Belgium, he was a resident of Lake Charles for
the past 15 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Partyka Collins; one son, Charles
Edward Collins of Kent, Ohio; two daughters, Marie Chantal Kerivan
of Montreal, Canada, and Eileen Patricia Collins of Show Low, Ariz.;
one brother, Charles J. Collins of Roubaix, France; two sisters, Ellen
Hohmann of Zurich, Switzerland, and Michelle Pearson of Christ
Church, New Zealand; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the
Louisiana Lung Associa-tion, the family said.
CONNER, Dave LCAP 2/24/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Dave Conner, 90, will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony
Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 4 p.m. and 7
p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Conner died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a care
center.
A lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, he raised cattle and chickens after
his retirement from Olin Chemical. He received a citation from the Pope
for his assistance in financing the Westlake Catholic Church. He was an
Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Zeda Carruth of Lake Arthur.
COOPER, Kenneth LCAP 2/6/1998
Oakdale &emdash; Funeral services for Kenneth Cooper, 65, will
be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 6, in Palestine Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Palestine Cemetery under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.
Mr. Cooper died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital.
CORMIER, Eva V., Mrs. LCAP 2/4/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Vincent Cormier,
96, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Feb. 4, from Our Lady of the Lake
Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction
of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cormier died at 1:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
CORMIER, Eva V., Mrs. LCAP 2/3/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eva Vincent
Cormier, 96, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at
1:35 p.m. Monday in the Jennings hospital.
CORMIER, Nelda L. LCAP 2/1/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Nelda Lacombe Cormier, 58,
of Cypress Point, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, from Our Lady of
the Lake Catholic Church.
The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus
Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. today.
Mrs. Cormier died at 3:04 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in the
Jennings hospital.
A native of Evangeline, she was a long-time resident of Cypress Point.
Survivors include two sons, Randall Cormier of Orange, Texas, and
Michael Cormier of Plymouth, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. George
(Wanda) Atkinson of Tee-Mamou and Mrs. Kurt (Sonia) Hanks of
Winton; four brothers, Doug Lacombe of DeQuincy, Earl Lacombe of
Evangeline, James "T-Man" Lacombe of Iota and Joe Lacombe of
Rayne; two sisters, Louise Miller of Evangeline and Jane Petijean of
Duson; and seven grandchildren.
CORMIER, Nelda L. LCAP 2/1/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Nelda Lacombe Cormier, 58,
of Cypress Point, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, from Our Lady of
the Lake Catholic Church.
The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus
Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. today.
Mrs. Cormier died at 3:04 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in the
Jennings hospital.
A native of Evangeline, she was a long-time resident of Cypress Point.
Survivors include two sons, Randall Cormier of Orange, Texas, and
Michael Cormier of Plymouth, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. George
(Wanda) Atkinson of Tee-Mamou and Mrs. Kurt (Sonia) Hanks of
Winton; four brothers, Doug Lacombe of DeQuincy, Earl Lacombe of
Evangeline, James "T-Man" Lacombe of Iota and Joe Lacombe of
Rayne; two sisters, Louise Miller of Evangeline and Jane Petijean of
Duson; and seven grandchildren.
COURNOYER, Alice B. LCAP 2/12/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Alice B. Cournoyer, 88, will be at
11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial
will be in Leesville Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon
Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in Fort Polk.
COX, Robert LCAP 2/10/1998
Funeral services for Robert "T-Rob" Cox, 47, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Carr died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He had worked for the City
of Lake Charles as an operator. He was a musician.
Survivors include two sons, Jason P. and Chad J. Cox, both of Lake
Charles; eight brothers, Arthur L., James E., Donald R., Ricky L.,
Thomas A., Keith, Anthony P. and Malcolm G. Cox, all of Lake
Charles; one sister, Mrs. Nancy Carlins of Ragley; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Cox Jr. of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren.
COURNOYER, Alice B. LCAP 2/12/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Alice B. Cournoyer, 88, will be at
11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial
will be in Leesville Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon
Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in Fort Polk.
COX, Robert LCAP 2/11/1998
Funeral services for Robert "T-Rob" Cox, 47, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Carr died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He had worked for the City
of Lake Charles as an operator. He was a musician.
Survivors include two sons, Jason P. and Chad J. Cox, both of Lake
Charles; eight brothers, Arthur L., James E., Donald R., Ricky L.,
Thomas A., Keith, Anthony P. and Malcolm G. Cox, all of Lake
Charles; one sister, Mrs. Nancy Carlins of Ragley; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Cox Jr. of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren.
COX, Robert LCAP 2/11/1998
Funeral services for Robert "T-Rob" Cox, 47, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Carr died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He had worked for the City
of Lake Charles as an operator. He was a musician.
Survivors include two sons, Jason P. and Chad J. Cox, both of Lake
Charles; eight brothers, Arthur L., James E., Donald R., Ricky L.,
Thomas A., Keith, Anthony P. and Malcolm G. Cox, all of Lake
Charles; one sister, Mrs. Nancy Carlins of Ragley; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Cox Jr. of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren.
CRAWFORD, Helen W. LCAP 2/8/1998
Elizabeth -- Funeral services for Helen W. Crawford, 77, will be at
10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in Elizabeth First Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral
Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Crawford died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital.
CROCHET, Lenus J. LCAP 2/26/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Lenus J. Crochet, 63, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Jennings hospital.
CROCHET, Lenus J. LCAP 2/27/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Lenus J. ''Jay'' Crochet, 63, will be
at 11:15 a.m. today, Feb. 27, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Crochet died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in the
Jennings hospital.
CRYER, Ruby O. LCAP 2/25/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Ruby O. Cryer, 78, will be at 1
p.m. today, Feb. 25, in Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under direction of Beauregard-Vernon
Funeral Home.
She died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in Leesville.
DAIGLE, Wilma M. LCAP 2/1/1998
Evangeline -- Funeral services for Wilma Mott Daigle, 72, will be
at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will
be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Daigle died at 7:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
DAIGLE, Wilma M. LCAP 2/1/1998
Evangeline -- Funeral services for Wilma Mott Daigle, 72, will be
at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will
be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Daigle died at 7:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
DAIGLE, Leo Roy LCAP 2/11/1998
Funeral services for Leo Roy Daigle, 76, will be at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at
7:45 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Daigle died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Cameron, he had lived in Iowa, La. before moving to Lake
Charles 18 years ago. He retired from the State of Louisiana as a
bridge attendant. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Cathy Baker of Lake Charles; one son,
Richard Douvio of Longview, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 20
great-grandchildren.
DAIGLE, Leo Roy LCAP 2/10/1998
Funeral services for Leo Roy Daigle, 76, will be at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at
7:45 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Daigle died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Cameron, he had lived in Iowa, La. before moving to Lake
Charles 18 years ago. He retired from the State of Louisiana as a
bridge attendant. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Cathy Baker of Lake Charles; one son,
Richard Douvio of Longview, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 20
great-grandchildren.
DANIELSON, Willie Mae LCAP 2/11/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Willie Mae Danielson, 70, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Hicks.
She died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in Leesville.
DANIELSON, Willie Mae LCAP 2/10/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Willie Mae Danielson, 70, will be
at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Hicks.
She died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in Leesville.
DARDEAU, John, Mrs. LCAP 2/6/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. John (Lessie M. Robideaux) Dardeau, 70,
will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Cosolata
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.;
and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Dardeau died at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A native of Church Point, she lived in Sweetlake for 45 years. She was
a school bus driver in Grand Lake for more than 25 years. She was a
member of Our Lady's Rosary Makers.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Ronald Ray Robideaux of
Sweetlake; one daughter, Wanda M. Bromely of Memphis, Tenn.; two
stepdaughters, Barbara Heinen of Eunice and Dora Guillory of Pine
Prairie; one brother, Burley Mott of Roanoke; three sisters, Berdie M.
DeRouen and Joyce Blanchard, both of Welsh, and Julie Schexnayder
of Estherwood; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
DAUGHDRILL, Dale LCAP 2/3/1998
DeRidder -- Graveside services for Dale Daughdrill, 70, will be at 1
p.m. today, Feb. 3, in Old Cypress Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Colonial Funeral Home.
Mr. Daughdrill died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital.
DAVENPORT, Dorothy C. LCAP 2/11/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Dorothy C. Davenport, 81,
will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died at
1:30 p.m. Monday in the DeRidder hospital.
DAVENPORT, Dorothy C. LCAP 2/10/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Dorothy C. Davenport, 81,
will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died at
1:30 p.m. Monday in the DeRidder hospital.
DELCOUR, Winona LCAP 2/11/1998
Hineston -- Graveside services for Winona Delcour, 77, of
Calcasieu, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Lone Star Baptist
Church Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rush Funeral Home in
Oakdale.
Mrs. Delcour died at 3:25 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in an
Alexandria hospital.
DELCOUR, Winona LCAP 2/10/1998
Hineston -- Graveside services for Winona Delcour, 77, of
Calcasieu, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Lone Star Baptist
Church Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rush Funeral Home in
Oakdale.
Mrs. Delcour died at 3:25 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in an
Alexandria hospital.
DESHOTEL, Peggie D. Mrs. LCAP 2/12/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Peggie Duhon Deshotel, 43,
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Bertrand Cemetery.
Mrs. Deshotel died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in an auto
accident north of Jennings.
DEROUEN, Vena LCAP 2/22/1998
Welsh -- Funeral services for Vena Derouen, 83, will be held at 1:30
p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic
Church.
The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery
under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 10
a.m. Monday.
She died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in the Welsh hospital.
A native of Ardoin Cove, she moved to Lake Charles in 1946 and
returned to the Welsh area in 1985. She was a member of Our Lady of
Seven Dolors Catholic Church where she also was a member of the
Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include three sisters, Nolia Tate and Ava Broussard, both of
Welsh, and Beulah Rizzi of Union City, N.J.
DESHOTEL, Peggie D. Mrs. LCAP 2/12/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Peggie Duhon Deshotel, 43,
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Bertrand Cemetery.
Mrs. Deshotel died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in an auto
accident north of Jennings.
DEVALL, Leo A., Mrs. LCAP 2/23/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Leo A. (Dorothy)
Devall, 82, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
She died at 3 p.m. Sunday in her residence.
DEVALL, Leo, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Leo (Dorothy) "D.D."
DeVall, 82, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 24, from Our Lady Help of
Christians Catholic Church.
Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Mrs. DeVall died at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in her residence.
She was a native of Vacherie and a former office worker for Bell
Telephone. She was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of
America and a member of the Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, James and Andrew DeVall,
both of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. Victor (Mary) Blair of Lafayette;
two brothers, J.L. "Buddy" Hotard of Baton Rouge and Dale Hotard of
Jennings; three sisters, Mildred Hotard, Mrs. Larry (Leona) Foley and
Mrs. John (Noelie) Buller, all of Jennings; five grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
DOUCET, Octave LCAP 2/1/1998
Lacassine -- Graveside services for Octave "Junior" Doucet, 53,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in Lacassine Cemetery under the
direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
A native of Crowley and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he
worked most of his life in the trucking industry.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Crater Doucet; and two brothers,
Oland and J.V. Doucet, both of Lake Charles.
DOUCET, Octave LCAP 2/1/1998
Lacassine -- Graveside services for Octave "Junior" Doucet, 53,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in Lacassine Cemetery under the
direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
A native of Crowley and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he
worked most of his life in the trucking industry.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Crater Doucet; and two brothers,
Oland and J.V. Doucet, both of Lake Charles.
DOUCET, Joseph P. Jr. LCAP 2/19/1998
Funeral services for Joseph P. Doucet Jr., 69, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
Feb. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Gary Evers and Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be
in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m Friday.
Mr. Doucet died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in his residence.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was an Army veteran of World
War II. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church
and a member of V.F.W. Post 2130. He retired as a pipefitter. He was
formerly employed by St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lela V. Doucet; three sons, Mike Martel of
Moss Bluff, Kenneth Martel of Lake Charles and Robert Martel of
Beaumont, Texas; three daughters, Ella Greer of Columbia, Mo.,
Rhonda Hunter of Wichita, Kan. and Mary Lamar of Conway Springs,
Kan.; five brothers, Burt, Norman, Edward, J.C., and Richard ''Roach''
Doucet, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Bellon and Viola
Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
DOUCET, Russell LCAP 2/23/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Russell Doucet, 74, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Doucet died at
2:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the Jennings hospital.
DOUCET, Russell Max LCAP 2/24/1998
Evangeline -- Funeral services for Russell Max Doucet, 74, will
be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in United Pentecostal Church.
Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son
Funeral Home.
Mr. Doucet died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
DOWD, Loretta M., Mrs. LCAP 2/20/1998
Creole -- Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta M. Dowd, 59, will be at
2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jack Tanner will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene's
Cemetery in Grand Chenier.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today; and from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Mrs. Dowd died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Creole, she lived in Grand Chenier.
Survivors include five sons, Steve Laughlin of Indiana and Robert
Wayne, Russell, Michael and Jimmy Dowd, all of Grand Chenier; two
daughters, Sue Fontenot of Lake Arthur and Shirley Dowd of Grand
Chenier; two brothers, Dominque Miller Jr. of Grand Chenier and
Sanders Miller of Creole; one sister, Glenda Peshoff of Grand Chenier;
her mother, May Miller of Grand Chenier; 18 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
DOWD, Loretta M., Mrs. LCAP 2/21/1998
Creole -- Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta M. Dowd, 59, will be at
1 p.m. today, Feb. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene's
Cemetery in Grand Chenier.
A rosary was said Friday at 6 p.m.
Mrs. Dowd died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Creole, she lived in Grand Chenier.
Survivors include five sons, Steve Laughlin of Indiana and Robert
Wayne, Russell, Michael and Jimmy Dowd, all of Grand Chenier; two
daughters, Sue Fontenot of Lake Arthur and Shirley Dowd of Grand
Chenier; two brothers, Dominque Miller Jr. of Grand Chenier and
Sanders Miller of Creole; one sister, Glenda Peshoff of Grand Chenier;
her mother, May Miller of Grand Chenier; 18 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
DOWDEN, Cammie Mae LCAP 2/21/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Cammie Mae Dowden, 87, will be
at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 21, in Oak Forest Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood under direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Dowden died Wednes-day, Feb. 18, 1998, in the Leesville
hospital.
DOYLE, Gwendolyn LCAP 2/3/1998
Funeral arrangements for Gwendolyn Doyle, 56, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital.
DOYLE, Willie, Mrs. LCAP 2/5/1998
Houston -- Funeral services for Mrs. Willie (Gwendolyn) Doyle,
55, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in Greater St. Matthews
Baptist Church.
The Rev. Gusta Booker will officiate. Burial will be in Houston
Memorial Garden under direction of King's Funeral Home in Lake
Charles and McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home in Houston.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, and from 8-11 a.m. Friday in King's
Funeral Home; and 7 - 9 p.m. Friday in McCoy and Harrison Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Doyle died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
She was an employee of Northrop Grumman. She was a member of
Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church prior to moving to Lake Charles,
where she was a member of Refuge Temple Church.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Michelle Escort of
Houston; two sisters, Doris Jackson of Dallas and Linda Kellow of
Pittsburg, Calif.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
DUHON, Loritha G. LCAP 2/16/1998
Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Mrs. Loritha Guillory "Miss
Black" Duhon, 57, will be held at 8 p.m. today, Feb. 16, in Straightway
Baptist Church.
The Revs. Willie Stevens Jr. and Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Dismissal
will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday with burial in Perkins Cemetery under
direction of James Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6 p.m. in church.
Mrs. Duhon died Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Eunice, she lived in the Moss Bluff area for most of her
life.
She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church where she was an
usher and a member of the Mission Society.
Survivors include one son, Leston Jack Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Mary
Lewis, both of Moss Bluff; one stepson, Forest Jack of Mamou; two
stepdaughters, Lorena Chavis of Opelousas and Loritha Williams of
Littleton, Colo.; three brothers, Sidney Guillory, Arthur Guillory and
John Perry Guillory, all of Eunice; two sisters, Mrs. Berthell Guillory
of Oakdale and Mrs. Irene Papillion of Houston, Texas; two
grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
DUHON, Loretha G. LCAP 2/13/1998
Funeral arrangements for Loretha Guillory Duhon, 57, of Moss Bluff,
will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her
residence.
ENGLISH, Elizabeth Claire LCAP 2/21/1998
Westlake -- Funeral services for Elizabeth Claire English,
15-month-old daughter of William and Janet English, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church.
Deacon Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m. Sunday.
She died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, in a local hospital.
She was born in Nashville, Tenn.
Additional survivors are one brother, Edward English of Westlake; one
sister, Erin English of Westlake; her maternal grandmother, Oneilia
Jackson of Westlake; and her maternal great-grandmother, Rose
LeBlanc of Westlake.
FAIRLY, Octavia LCAP 2/17/1998
Starks -- Funeral services for Octavia Fairly, 89, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Doyle
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur.
She died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in Columbus, Ga.
FAIRLY, Octavia LCAP 2/15/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Octavia Fairly, 89, will be
announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in
Columbus, Ga.
FAULK, B.B.,Mrs. LCAP 2/1/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for B.B. "Pearl" Faulk, 89, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. J.E. Prather will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer
Cemetery in Crowley.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. Monday, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Faulk died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Clairborne parish, she was a resident of the
Maplewood/Sulphur area since 1945. She was a graduate of Louisiana
Tech and a former teacher in Winnfield. She was a member of
Maplewood United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, John W. Faulk of Carlyss; two daughters,
Mary Brister of DeRidder and Pearl Marie Russell of Carlyss; 10
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Children Home, P. O. Box 929,
Ruston, La. 71273, the family said.
FAULK, B.B., Mrs. LCAP 2/1/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for B.B. "Pearl" Faulk, 89, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. J.E. Prather will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer
Cemetery
in Crowley.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. Monday, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Faulk died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Clairborne parish, she was a resident of the
Maplewood/Sulphur area since 1945. She was a graduate of Louisiana
Tech and a former teacher in Winnfield. She was a member of
Maplewood United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, John W. Faulk of Carlyss; two daughters,
Mary Brister of DeRidder and Pearl Marie Russell of Carlyss; 10
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Children Home, P. O. Box 929,
Ruston, La. 71273, the family said.
FLEMING, Wayne P. Sr. LCAP 2/9/1998
Westlake -- Funeral services for Wayne P. Fleming Sr., 83, will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ney Vickers will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Fleming died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in Sulphur.
A native of Merryville, he lived in Westlake before moving to Sulphur.
He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and was a retired driller for
Texaco Oil Company.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Della Martin Fleming; three sons,
Wayne P. Fleming Jr. of Westlake; Keith Victor Fleming of Toledo
Bend and Reginald Gary Fleming of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mrs.
Dan (Fairilee) Friesner of Sulphur; two sisters, Mrs. Jacqueline Hester
of Westlake and Mrs. Lillian Miller of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren;
and 16 great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, the family said.
FLUESMEIER, Mary H. LCAP 2/4/1998
Columbia -- Funeral services for Mary Humble Fluesmeier, 77, of
Columbia will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in First United Methodist
Church in Columbia.
The Revs. Dave Sheehan and Hugh Warren will officiate. Interment will
follow in Columbia Hill Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday.
Mrs. Fluesmeier died Mon-day, Feb. 2, 1998, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
A native of Caldwell Parish, she was a homemaker. She was a member
of First United Methodist Church, Caldwell Beautification Club,
Garden Club and the Monroe Junior League.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Carl W. "Nan" Ritter of Reeves;
and one grandchild.
FONTENOT, Levy J. LCAP 2/6/1998
Sulphur &emdash; Funeral services for Levy Joseph Fontenot, 76,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. A rosary was said Thursday evening.
Mr. Fontenot died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in his residence.
A native of Mamou and a resident of Sulphur, he was a veteran of the
U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific Theater. He played right guard for the
1939 LaGrange football team and retired from W.R. Grace in 1986.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Hebert Fontenot; one stepdaughter,
Judy Pago of Sulphur; two sisters, Gladys LeDoux and Delores Duhon,
both of Sulphur; and one grandchild.
FONTENOT, Lernice J. LCAP 2/11/1998
Welsh -- Funeral services for Lernice John Fontenot, 66, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery in Lacassine.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Fontenot died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Welsh care center.
He was a lifelong resident of Welsh.
Survivors include three sons, Paul, Dale and Dennis Fontenot, all of
Lake Charles; three daughters, Angie Mears of Lake Charles, Tammy
Smith of Lacassine and Cindy Fontenot of Basile; two brothers, Qulice
Fontenot of Harrisonburg and Elton Fontenot of Lake Charles; three
sisters, Ana Belle Pete and Blanche Fontenot, both of Westlake, and
Rose Ware of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren.
FONTENOT, Levy J. LCAP 2/5/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Levy Joseph Fontenot, 76, will
be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 4 p.m. Wednesday
at his residence.
A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
FONTENOT, Lernice J. LCAP 2/10/1998
Welsh -- Funeral services for Lernice John Fontenot, 66, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery in Lacassine.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Fontenot died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Welsh care center.
He was a lifelong resident of Welsh.
Survivors include three sons, Paul, Dale and Dennis Fontenot, all of
Lake Charles; three daughters, Angie Mears of Lake Charles, Tammy
Smith of Lacassine and Cindy Fontenot of Basile; two brothers, Qulice
Fontenot of Harrisonburg and Elton Fontenot of Lake Charles; three
sisters, Ana Belle Pete and Blanche Fontenot, both of Westlake, and
Rose Ware of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren.
FOUNTAIN, Ray L. LCAP 2/15/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Ray L. Fountain, 67, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
The Rev. George L. Glass, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in
Beauregard Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. today.
Mr. Fountain died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in the
DeRidder hospital.
A native of Merryville, he was a welder.
Survivors include two daughters, Alice Faye Fountain of DeRidder and
Mary Grace Carter of Dayton, Texas; two sons, Curtis Ray Fountain of
Hackberry and Gary Lynn Fountain of New York; five sisters,
Margaret Hardy and Johnny DuBose, both of Leesville, Faye Kattawar
of Beaumont, Josephine Engalls and Velma McDonald, both of Vidor;
five brothers, Jessie Richard Fountain of DeRidder, J.W. Fountain of
Beaumont, Gus Fountain of Houston, Roy Fountain and Billy Fountain,
both of Newton, Texas; eight grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
FOWLER, Winifred, Mrs. LCAP 2/21/1998
Sulphur -- Memorial graveside services for Mrs. Winifred Fowler,
80, of Prescott, Ark., will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 21, in Mimosa
Pines Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Brazzel/Cornish
Funeral Home of Prescott.
Mrs. Fowler died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in a Texarkana, Texas,
hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, she was a housewife and mother. She was an
Elder of First Presbyter-ian Church in Prescott, and a Sunday school
teacher.
Survivors include two sons, Winfield S. Fowler of Atlanta, Ga. and
Jack Frank Fowler of Newport, R. I.; two daughters, May Beth
Propsma of New Boston, Texas and Mary Margaret Tocquigny of
Sanger, Texas; and five grandchildren.
FRANKLIN, Marie F. LCAP 2/25/1998
Patterson -- Funeral services for Marie Adia Fontenot Franklin,
64, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, from St. Joseph Catholic
Church.
Burial is in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home in
Lake Charles.
Mrs. Franklin died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, in Franklin.
A native of Basile, she resided in Patterson for the past 40 years. She
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, D.J. Franklin, Richard Franklin and Ricky
Franklin, all of Patterson; six daughters, Catherine McDaniel of
Houston, Mrs. Dale (Melba) Buchannon of New New Orleans, Mrs.
Paul (Mary Lou) Holt of DeQuincy, and Shirley Wilkie, Mrs. Edward
(Joyce) Jones and Mrs. Kenneth (Erna) Allen, all of Patterson; one
brother, Eddie Fontenot of Scott; two sisters, Mrs. Benny (Lillian)
Ardoin of Lake Charles and Mrs. Lorena Johnson of Westlake; 29
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
FREE, Iva, Mrs. LCAP 2/28/1998
Simpson -- Funeral services for Mrs. Iva Free, 78, will be at 1 p.m.
today, Feb. 28, in Simpson Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Island
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mrs. Free died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 1998, in an Alexandria
hospital.
FREYOU, Lillian A. ,Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Jennings -- Graveside services for Mrs. Lillian Allen Freyou, 86,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 24, in Greenwood Cemetery under
direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate.
Mrs. Freyou died at 8:48 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a
Natchitoches care facility.
A native of Meigs, Ga., she was a resident of Jennings for 61 years.
She was the retired owner of the Freyou Flower Shop and a member
of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Larry A. Freyou of Jennings and James
''Mickey'' Freyou of Natchitoches; one sister, Mrs. Melvin ''Benny''
Garman of Jennings; one brother, J.B. Allen of Junction City, Ark.;
three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
FREYOU, Lillian , Mrs. LCAP 2/23/1998
Jennings -- Graveside services for Mrs. Lawrence (Lillian) Freyou,
87, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Freyou died at 8:48 p.m. Saturday, in a Natchitoches care center.
FRUGE, Gerald Wayne LCAP 2/24/1998
Iota -- Funeral services for Gerald Wayne Fruge, 52, of Basile, will
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in Basile under direction of Ardoin's
Funeral Home of Eunice.
Visitation is from 7 a.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Mr. Fruge died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in a Houston
hospital.
He was a mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linda Prather Fruge; two sons, Chad
A. and Todd C. Fruge, both of Basile; two daughters, Mrs. Rickey
(Jeanette) Cunning-ham of Moss Bluff and Renee M. Fruge of Basile;
five brothers, Albert B. Fruge of Iota, Robert D. Fruge of Jennings and
Ronnie R., Joseph Clayton and Daniel I. Fruge, all of Basile; and one
sister, Mrs. Joseph G. (Betty) Pousson of Iota.
GARDNER, Estelle Mary, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Estelle Mary Gardner, 72, of
Vidor, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 24, in Matthews and Son
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ravey-Parsley Cemetery.
Mrs. Gardner died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in her residence.
GARDNER, Estelle Mary LCAP 2/23/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Estelle Mary Gardner,
72, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
She died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in her residence in Vidor, Texas.
GARY, Edmund LCAP 2/26/1998
Raymond -- Funeral services for Edmund Gary, 67, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 26, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial with
military rites will be in Raymond-Hathaway Commu-nity Cemetery
under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mr. Gary died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, in his residence.
GARY, Don L. Jr. LCAP 2/12/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Don Louis Gary Jr., 60, will be at
2 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will
be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son
Funeral Home.
Mr. Gary died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in his residence.
GARY, Edmund LCAP 2/25/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements fo Edmund Gary, 67, will be
announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday in
his residence.
GENNUSO, Samuel LCAP 2/15/1998
Funeral services for Samuel Gennuso, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
Feb. 16, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Gennuso died at 7:32 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A native of Washington, La., he lived in Port Arthur, Texas for 50 years
before moving to Lake Charles five years ago. He was owner and
operator of Gennuso's Garage in Port Arthur for more than 35 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Cooley Gennuso; two
stepdaughters, Lenisa Janssens and Kashia Askew, both of Lake
Charles; one stepson, Charles Soileau of Woodville, Texas; two
brothers, Frank Gennuso of Port Arthur, Texas, and George Gennuso
of Opelousas; five sisters, Louise Gennuso and Angie Malandru-ccolo,
both of Houston, Mary Lea and Ann Brogdon, both of Port Arthur,
Texas, and Frances Burgo of Chicago, Ill.; and nine grandchildren.
GIL, Olive Stansel Horton Seale LCAP 2/15/1998
Eunice -- Memorial services for Olive Stansel Horton Seale Gil, 82,
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in Quirk and Son Funeral
Home. Burial was Saturday, Feb. 14.
Mrs. Gil died Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Webster Seale of Eunice and Bert
Thomas Seale of Lake Charles; one sister, Florence Bealer of Elton; six
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the visual art scholarship for LSUE in
memory of Olive Seale Gil, the family said.
GOETZE, Mimi W. LCAP 2/16/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mimi Weinhofer Goetze, 85,
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Miguez Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Goetze died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
GOODEAUX, Dovie L. , Mrs. LCAP 2/19/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dovie L. Goodeaux, 82,
will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital.
GOODEAUX, Dovie L. LCAP 2/20/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Dovie L. Goodeaux, 82, will be at
2 p.m. today, Feb. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Cypress Cemetery.
She died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
GOODWIN, Jeanette G., Mrs. LCAP 2/14/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette G. Goodwin, 74, of 2335 Poplar
Street will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 14, in Pleasant Hill Baptist
Church.
The Rev. Ronnie Myrick will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park under direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Mrs. Goodwin died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Lake Arthur, she had lived in Lake Charles 33 years. She
was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she served as vice
president of the Mission Dept., a deaconess, assistant coordinator of
the Food Bank, former member and secretary of the gospel choir,
former assistant director of Vacation Bible School, and former member
of the Southwest Association Chorus.
Survivors include one son, Warren Goodwin of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Peggy Goodwin of Lake Charles; three brothers, Ray
Gilbeaux, Harry Gilbeaux Jr. and Wilbert Gilbeaux Sr., all of Jennings;
one sister, Clossie Gaul of Rosharon, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 38
great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
GOURDON, Alfred E. LCAP 2/20/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for Alfred Ellison ''Cowboy'' Gourdon,
75, of Cypress Creek Community, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 20, in
Ardoin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jerry Sample and Robert Johnson will officiate. Burial will be
in Pecan Grove Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 a.m.
Mr. Gourdon died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in the Oakdale
hospital.
A native of Winnfield, he lived most of his life in Cypress Creek
Community. He was a member of the Cypress Creek Church of Christ,
a retired construction superintendent from BiCo Pavers of Lake
Charles and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susan Armilda (Johnson) Gourdon;
three sons, Leroy Gourdon of Cade and James and Farron Gourdon,
both of Cypress Creek Community; one brother, Scriven William
Gourdon of Goldonna; one sister, Mrs. Bernadine Brown of Goldonna;
and eight grandchildren.
GOWDY, Elizabeth B. LCAP 2/13/1998
Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Bellard Gowdy, 72, will be
announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local
hospital.
GOWDY,Elizabeth B., Mrs. LCAP 2/15/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Bellard Gowdy, 72, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Gowdy died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Gillian Gowdy of Lake Charles; one
brother, Dimmick Bellard of Oakland, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Dora Lee
Smith of Lake Charles; and one grandchild.
GRANGER, Euell J. LCAP 2/9/1998
Welsh -- Funeral arrangements for Euell J. Granger, 81, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home.
He died at 6:18 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
GRANGER, Euell J. LCAP 2/10/1998
Bell City -- Funeral services for Euell J. Granger, 81, of Hayes, will
be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
The Rev. John Paerio will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery
under direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was said
Monday.
Mr. Granger died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Bell Granger; one son, Ernest J.
Granger of Hayes; two daughters, Adeline Navarre of Hayes and
Gladys M. Moreaux of Lacassine; one brother, Willard Granger of
Jennings; one sister, Orena Bertrand of Winnie, Texas; and six
grandchildren.
GRANGER, Euell J. LCAP 2/11/1998
Bell City -- Funeral services for Euell J. Granger, 81, of Hayes, will
be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
The Rev. John Paerio will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery
Under direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was said
Monday.
Mr. Granger died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Bell Granger; one son, Ernest J.
Granger of Hayes; two daughters, Adeline Navarre of Hayes and
Gladys M. Moreaux of Lacassine; one brother, Willard Granger of
Jennings; one sister, Orena Bertrand of Winnie, Texas; and six
grandchildren.
GUILLORY, Paul R. LCAP 2/22/1998
Funeral arrangements for Paul Ray Guillory, 34, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Houston hospital.
GUILLORY, Paul R LCAP 2/26/1998.
Funeral services for Paul Ray Guillory, 34, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7:15 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Mr. Guillory died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, in a Houston hospital.
A native of Lake Charles and a resident of San Diego, Calif., before
returning to Lake Charles in 1994, he was in the U.S. Air Force for
three-and-a-half years and was a member of Our Lady Queen of
Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include four brothers, George Guillory Jr. of Carlyss, Master
Sgt. Joseph Guillory of Quantico, Calif., Lee Anthony Guillory of
Stockton, Calif., and Isaac Peter Guillory of Lake Charles; four sisters,
Patricia Guillory of Beaumont, Texas, Nancy Simien of Baton Rouge,
Lillie Guillory Bowe of Westlake and Glenda Landrow of Milton, Fla;
and his father, George Guillory Sr. of Lake Charles.
GUILLORY, Loretta H. LCAP 2/19/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta H. Guillory, 85, will be at 1 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home with Eastern Star rites
following the funeral.
The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Guillory died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Dry Creek, she lived in Lake Charles since 1932. She was
a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. She was a Worthy Matron of
Calcasieu Chapter 164 of Eastern Star having served that post also in
1952. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. John L. Guillory of Lafayette and Joe
Guillory of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
HAINEBACH, Harold A. LCAP 2/2/1998
Welsh -- Graveside services for Harold Abraham Hainebach, 82,
will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 2, at Oaklawn Cemetery under direction
of Hixson Funeral Home.
Rabbi Jennifer Weiner will officiate.
Mr. Hainebach died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in a Welsh hospital.
A native of Jennings he lived in the Welsh area most of his life. He
began his career in the rice mills as a rice buyer. He was a furniture
store proprietor and furniture manufacturers' representative for 25
years. He served in World War II as a Yeoman First Class in the Navy
in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He was past president of the Welsh
Chamber of Commerce and an active fundraiser for the Heart Fund. He
was a member of the Temple Sinai in Lake Charles.
Survivors include his son, Kem Hainebach of San Francisco, Calif.; one
daughter, Mrs. Ronnie "Annie" Davidoff of Dallas, Texas; and three
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice, the family said.
HALEY, Gladys M. LCAP 2/22/1998
Ruston -- Funeral services for Gladys M. Haley, 87, were held Feb.
18 in Trinity United Methodist Church.
The Revs. Fred Wideman and Rolly Walker officiated. Burial was in
Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Mrs. Haley died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998.
A native of Homer, she lived in Ruston for the past 20 years. She was a
high school teacher and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, the
Department Club, PEO, DAR and UDC.
She was awarded with the Freedom Foundation Teacher Award, and
served as National Chaplain to the American Legion Auxiliary. For
many years, she was a member of the Methodist church. She organized
the first art show in Homer and served as chairman for five years.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Benjamin Paschal Haley of Ruston, Dr.
Robert Edward Haley of Shreveport; one daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Haley
Jones of Lubbock, Texas; one sister, Iris Murphy of Lake Charles; six
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the F.C. and Gladys Haley Scholarship
Foundation, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, the
family said.
HALL, Icey W. LCAP 2/4/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Icey Wooley Hall, 87, will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Beauregard Cemetery.
She died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in a Beauregard care
center.
HAMMETT, Earl Lee Sr. LCAP 2/17/1998
Funeral services for Earl Lee Hammett Sr., 70, of Moss Bluff, will be at
9 a.m. today, Feb. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. George Haile and Fred Evers will officiate. Graveside
services will be at 4:30 p.m. today in Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak
Grove.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Hammett died at 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in Alexandria.
A native of West Carroll Parish, he lived in the Lake Charles area for
the past 20 years. He received his B.S. from Southwestern Louisiana
University and his M.S. from Louisiana State University. He was
employed by Louisiana State Department of Education as well as the
Louisiana State Department of Agriculture. He served as the Director
of Sowela Technical Institute and Regional Director for the Vocational
Technical Schools of Southwest Louisiana. At the time of death he was
the Sowela Statewide Professional Developmental Coordinator. He
was a member of 32 Degree Scottish Rite Valley Lodge in Baton
Rouge and Union Fraternal Masonic Lodge 53 in Farmersville; a
member of the Royal Order of Jester Court 178 and the Habibi Shrine
Temple. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member
of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff.
Survivors include his wife, Betty M. Hammett; one son, Earl Lee
Hammett Jr. of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Danette Hammett Onofry
of Richmond, Va.; three brothers, Lavelle and Winford Hammett, both
of Oak Grove and Glen Hammett of Monroe; one sister, Ernestine
Howell of West Monroe; and five grandsons.
HAZELSWART , Ralph W., Mrs. LCAP 2/27/1998
Leesville -- Memorial services for Mrs. Ralph W. (Ann Harville)
Hazelswart, 66, of Chase City, Va., will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
28, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
The Rev. Larry Greenlee will officiate. Burial will be in Leesville
Cemetery.
Mrs. Hazelswart died Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in Chase City.
A native of Monroe, she was a former Leesville resident. She
graduated from Leesville High School in 1950. She was retired from
the Department of Navy Defense Supply Agency where she worked
for 30 years. She moved to Chase City in 1985 upon her retirement.
She was a former member of the First Christian Church of Leesville.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Charles W. Materne of
Mableton, Ga.; one daughter, Kathleen A. Nelson of Springfield, Va.;
four sisters, Gloria Anderson of Houston, Mary Boyter of Baton
Rouge, Rose Kraft of Dallas, and Sue Grigsby of Lake Charles; her
mother, Ruth Malter of Houston; and four granddaughters.
HEBBLER, Kate C. LCAP 2/27/1998
Lena -- Graveside services for Kate Cleveland Hebbler, 92, will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in Cleveland Cemetery. Arrangements are
by Greenoaks Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hebbler died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a
Baton Rouge care center.
HEBERT, Donald Ray LCAP 2/26/1998
Vidor, Texas -- Funeral services for Donald Ray Hebert, 63, a native
of Starks, will be at noon Friday, Feb. 27, in Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Hebert died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a Beaumont, Texas,
hospital.
HEBERT, James A. LCAP 2/5/1998
Jennings -- Funeral announcements for James Arlen Hebert, 57,
will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 11
p.m. Tuesday, in the Alexandria hospital.
HEBERT, John O. Jr. , Mrs. LCAP 2/20/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. John O. (Bernadine C.) Hebert Jr., 72, will
be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Revs. Joseph Breaux, Henry Mancuso and Charles Dubois will
officiate. Burial with graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in
Bellevue Cemetery in Opelousas under direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 4 p.m. and 7
p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Hebert died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Bellevue, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She
was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church where she was a
member of the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters. She was a
member of the Come Lord Jesus Prayer Group and St. Vincent De
Paul Society. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of
Memorial Hospital for the past 15 years.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, J. O'Neil III and Castille A.
Hebert, both of Lake Charles and Leandre P. Hebert Sr. of Houston;
one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn M. Hebert of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two
brothers, Roger Castille of Lafayette and Ignatius Castille of Opelousas;
two sisters, Alice Lipari of Covington and Winnie Dee LeBleu of Baton
Rouge; and nine grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Society of the Little Flower -- St. Theresa
Discaled Carmelite Fathers, 906 Kentucky Avenue, P.O. Box 5280,
San Antonio, Texas 78201, the family said.
HEDRICK, Jim LCAP 2/24/1998
Memorial services for Jim Hedrick, 52, of Huntington Beach, Calif., will
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in First Church of the Nazarene.
Mr. Hedrick died at 7:08 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998 in a local
hospital
HENDERSON, Willie M. , Mrs. LCAP 2/8/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Willie Mae "Snook" Henderson, 77, of
Mossville, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died
Saturday in a local care center.
HENDERSON, Willie Mae, Mrs. LCAP 2/10/1998
Mossville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae "Snook"
Henderson, 77, will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in the Mount Zion
Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the
direction of James Funeral Home.
Mrs. Henderson died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in a local care center.
HENDERSON, Willie Mae , Mrs. LCAP 2/11/1998
Mossville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae "Snook"
Henderson, 77, will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in the Mount Zion
Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the
direction of James Funeral Home.
Mrs. Henderson died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in a local care center.
HILL, E.C. LCAP 2/11/1998
Funeral arrangements for E.C. ''Jack'' Hill, 74, of Sulphur will be
announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday at his
residence.
HILL, Terrance D. LCAP 2/13/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Terrance DeWayne Hill, 18, will
be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in God's Temple of Deliverance
Church. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer under the direction
of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Hill died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in the
Fort Polk hospital.
HILL, Carl N. Sr. LCAP 2/8/1998
Funeral services for Carl N. Hill Sr., 71, will be at 3:30 p.m. today,
Feb. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Dr. Eddie Simmons and Revs. Roger Gill and Lyndon Longoria will
officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today.
Mr. Hill died at 7:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Boyle, Miss., he lived in DeRidder for 30 years prior to
moving to Lake Charles in 1997. He was a member of Sale Street
Baptist Church, and served as music director at many churches
throughout Beaure-gard Parish. He owned and operated Hills Music
Center in DeRidder and Leesville for more than 30 years. He was a
U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Jerry Hill; two sons, Noel Hill of Longville
and Mike Hill of DeRidder; one daughter, Phyllis Smart of Lake
Charles; one sister, Edith Grezaffi of Benoit, Miss.; nine
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
HILL, E.C. LCAP 2/10/1998
Funeral arrangements for E.C. ''Jack'' Hill, 74, of Sulphur will be
announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday at his
residence.
HILL, Carl LCAP 2/7/1998
Funeral arrangements for Carl Hill, 71, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He
died Friday in a local hospital.
HILTON, Minnie O. LCAP 2/24/1998
Elmer -- Funeral services for Minnie O. Hilton, 91, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 24, in Oak Grove Mission Church.
The Rev. Eugene Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Fellowship
Methodist Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
Visitation is until time of services.
Mrs. Hilton died at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998 in an Alexandria
hospital.
A lifelong resident of Elmer, she was a member of Fellowship
Methodist Church. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include four sons, F.M. Hilton of Hineston, Melvin Hilton of
Grand Prairie, Texas, J.C. Hilton of Alexandria and J.B. Hilton of
Calcasieu; one daughter, Kathryn Hilton of Calcasieu; one brother,
Martin F. Aiken of Elmer; four grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
HINTON, Violet F. LCAP 2/22/1998
Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Violet Fruge Hinton, 65, will be
held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Hinton died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Washington, she was a resident of Moss Bluff and a
member of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include two sons, Arnold Hinton of Lake Charles and Dean
Hinton of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Theresa Legendre of Sulphur and
Michelle Wiggins of Beaumont, Texas; three brothers, Jesse Fruge of
LaBelle, Texas, Williams Stephens of Houston, Texas, and A.J. Fruge
of Bakersfield, Calif.; one sister, Irona Mosca of Lake Charles; 10
grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
HOOSIER, Ruby C.,Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Fields -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Cooper Hoosier, 86,
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Mystic Baptist Church.
The Revs. Lance Simon and William Kelly Harper and Elder Lynwood
Jacobs will officiate. Burial will be Hyatt Cemetery under direction of
Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Visitation is from 6 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m.
Wednesday in the church.
Mrs. Hoosier died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in a Sulphur
care center.
A lifelong resident of Fields, she was a member of Mystic Baptist
Church and Eastern Star. She retired after 15 years with the Health and
Welfare Depart-ment in the state of Nevada.
Survivors include one son, James T. Peavy of Merryville; one daughter,
Beverly Peavy of Merryville; three stepsons, Wallace C. and Michael
C. Ritter, both of Memphis, Tenn. and Rev. Eddie Ray Hoosier of
DeQuincy; three stepdaughters, Dorothy Ellen Ritter of Memphis and
Chery Lynn Hoosier and Susan Mullen, both of DeQuincy; one
grandson; one great-granddaughter; and a number of stepgrandchildren
and stepgreat-grandchildren.
HOWARD, Elma L. LCAP 2/1/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Elma L. Howard, 83, will be
announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Baton
Rouge hospital.
HOWARD, Elma L. LCAP 2/1/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Elma L. Howard, 83, will be
announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Baton
Rouge hospital.
HOWARD, Elma L., Mrs. LCAP 2/2/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elma L. Howard, 83, will be
at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 2, in Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Howard died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in a Baton Rouge hospital.
HOYLE, Kenneth LCAP 2/26/1998
Funeral arrangements for Kenneth Hoyle, 70, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in a
Beaumont, Texas, hospital.
HOYLE, Kenneth R. LCAP 2/27/1998
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Hoyle, 70, will be at 3:30 p.m. today,
Feb. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Larry Ray Hafley, Carl Vernon and Hayse Reneau will officiate. Burial
will be in Park Ridge Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas, on Saturday.
HUBER, Jeanette LCAP 2/8/1998
Funeral services for Jeanette "Jean Aubey" Huber, 71, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be Conso-lata
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.;
and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Huber died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in Cameron.
A native of Gueydan, she was a resident of Lake Charles, where she
was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include one brother, Elie "Buddy" Aubey Jr.
HUDSON, Myrtle, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Hudson, 84, will be at noon
Wednesday, Feb. 25, in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Hudson died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a local care
center.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of New Sunlight
Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Edward Hudson of Lake Charles; one sister,
Ruby Allen of Houston; and one grandson.
HUDSON, Myrtle LCAP 2/23/1998
Funeral arrangements for Myrtle Hudson, 84, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died 8 p.m. Saturday in a local care center.
HUGHES, Rose Mae, Mrs. LCAP 2/21/1998
Welsh -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Mae Hughes, 80, will be at
3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, from St. John Catholic Church.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery in Lacassine under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 11
a.m. Sunday.
A native of DeQuincy, she lived in Welsh for 29 years.
Survivors include her son, Walter H. Hughes of Farwell, Texas; two
daughters, Emma Hughes of Sulphur and Elizabeth Pope of Columbia,
Miss.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials made be made to a local 4-H, FFA Chapter or favorite
charity, the family said.
HUGHES, Harold H. LCAP 2/18/1998
DeRidder --Funeral services for Harold H. Hughes, 82, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 18, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial with
full military rites will be in Beauregard Cemetery.
Mr. Hughes died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, in the
DeRidder hospital.
HYATT, Edmond G. Jr. LCAP 2/7/1998
Oakdale - Funeral services for Edmond "Eddie" G. Hyatt Jr., 55, will be at
3 p.m.
today, Feb. 7, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Funeral
services for
Mr. Hyat died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in his residence in Longville.
HYATT, Edmond G. Jr. LCAP 2/6/1998
Oakdale &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Edmond George
''Eddie'' Hyatt Jr. of Longville will be announced by Ardoin Funeral
Home. He died Thursday at his residence.
ILES, Henry Jr LCAP 2/28/1998
Funeral services for Henry Iles Jr., 79, of 1701 Fifth Street will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 28, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Charles Mitchell III will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m.
Mr. Iles died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include four brothers, Melvin Iles Sr., Robert Ben Iles, Mac
Earl Iles and Roosevelt Iles, all of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Lou
Pearl Iles and Ophelia, both of Lake Charles.
ILES, Henry Jr. LCAP 2/24/1998
Funeral arrangements for Henry Iles Jr., 78, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:05 a.m. Monday in a local
hospital.
ILES, Henry Jr. LCAP 2/27/1998
Funeral services for Henry Iles Jr., 79, of 1701 Fifth Street will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Charles Mitchell III will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Saturday.
Mr. Iles died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include four sons, Melvin Iles Sr., Robert Ben Iles, Mac Earl
Iles and Roosevelt Iles, all of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Lou Pearl
Iles and Ophelia Iles, both of Lake Charles.
ISHEE, William H. LCAP 2/8/1998
Funeral services for William H. Ishee, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday,
Feb. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ellis LeBeouf will officiate. Burial will be in Ardoin Cove
Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon-10 p.m. today; and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Ishee died at 1:02 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in Lake Charles.
A resident of Westlake, he was a retired heavy equipment operator. He
was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was a
member of Central Baptist Church in Sulphur.
Survivors include one son, Galen Ishee of Westlake; four daughters,
Penni Coble of Dayton, Texas, Robin McDowell of Lafayette, Tammy
Ardoin of Sulphur and Terri Reeves of Lake Charles; 23 grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
ISTRE, J. Matthew LCAP 2/15/1998
Sulphur -- Graveside services for J. Matthew Istre, 79, will be at
10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the
direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mr. Istre died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in Sulphur.
A native of Acadia Parish, he attended schools in Jefferson Davis
Parish and at Louisiana State University. A World War II Navy
veteran, he was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for
38 years, having retired in 1981. He attended First Christian Church in
Sulphur.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Istre; three sons, Robert Istre of
Winchester, Ky., James Istre of Beaumont, Texas, and Phillip Istre of
Sulphur; two sisters, Mrs. Lorena Richert of Jennings and Mrs. Nola
Valdetero of Crowley; and eight grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Boys village or the American Parkinsons
Association, the family said.
JACKSON, Leon LCAP 2/7/1998
Funeral arrangements for Leon Jackson, 57, of Welsh will be announced by
King's
Funeral 'Home. He died at 12:20 p.m. Friday in the Jennings hospital.
JACKSON, Leon B. LCAP 2/12/1998
Funeral services for Leon Bobby "Buffalo" Jackson, 57, will be at 11
a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in Jones United Methodist Church. Burial will be
in Eastridge Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home.
Mr. Jackson died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1998.
JACKSON, Edolia R., Mrs. LCAP 2/14/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Edolia Riggs Jackson, 90, of 1920
Commercial Street will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She
died at 3 a.m. Friday in a local hospital.
JACKSON,Edolia R. , Mrs. LCAP 2/20/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Edolia Riggs Jackson, 90, of 1920
Commercial St., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, from Immaculate
Heart of Mary Church.
The Rev. John Vianney O. Ijeoma will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred
Heart Catholic Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary
at 7 p.m..
Mrs. Jackson died at 3 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
A native of St. Landry Parish, she had lived in Lake Charles most of
her life. She was a longtime member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church where she was a member of the Christian Mothers, Knights of
Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 141 and of the Block Rosary
Committee.
Survivors include two sons, Peter and George Jackson Jr., both of
Lake Charles; seven daughters, Shirley Lewis, Lucy Franklin,
Katherine Perrodin and Olivia Toussand, all of Lake Charles, Lovelda
Taylor of Milwaukee, Wis., Geraldine Veazie of Houston and
Loubertha Carrier of Westlake; two sisters, Bernadette Riggs and
Virginia Singers, both of Lawtell; and three brothers, Felicine and
Joseph Riggs, both of Lawtell, and Domonick Wilton Riggs of
Westlake; 37 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; and 15
great-greatgrandchildren.
JACKSON, Leon B. LCAP 2/12/1998
Funeral services for Leon Bobby "Buffalo" Jackson, 57, will be at 11
a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in Jones United Methodist Church. Burial will be
in Eastridge Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home.
Mr. Jackson died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1998.
JACKSON, Leon B. LCAP 2/12/1998
Funeral services for Leon Bobby "Buffalo" Jackson, 57, will be at 11
a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in Jones United Methodist Church. Burial will be
in Eastridge Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home.
Mr. Jackson died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1998.
JACOBS, Una H. LCAP 2/1/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Una H. Jacobs, 79, will be
announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Madison,
Ohio, care facility.
JACOBS, Una H. LCAP 2/1/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Una H. Jacobs, 79, will be
announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Madison,
Ohio, care facility.
JACOCKS, Virginia LCAP 2/17/1998
Draper, Va. -- Graveside services for Virginia Jacocks, 76, will be
at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Draper Valley Presbyterian Church
Cemetery.
Burial will be under direction of Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Funeral
Directors of Edmond, Okla.
Mrs. Jacocks was born in Pulaski, Va.
Survivors include two sons, Alex Jacocks of Edmond and John
Jacocks of Fairfax, Va.; one daughter, Ellen V. Jacocks of Houston;
and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Draper Valley Presbyterian Church, the
family said.
JAMES, Millard LCAP 2/7/1998
DeRidder - Funeral services for Millard James, 83, of Pitkin will be at 2
p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lone
Star
Cemetery in Cole Central Community.
Mr. James died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in his residence.
JEANE, Jesse A. Jr. LCAP 2/6/1998
Hicks &emdash; Funeral services for Jesse Andrew Jeane Jr., 60,
will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 6, in Hicks First United Pentecostal
Church. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of
Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mr. Jeane died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
JOHN, Gloria LCAP 2/24/1998
Funeral arrangements for Gloria John, 68, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 7:32 a.m. Monday in a local
hospital.
JOHN, Gloria Ann LCAP 2/25/1998
Funeral services for Gloria Ann John, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 26, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
The Revs. Jace Eskind and Don Piraro will officiate. Burial will be in
Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. Scripture service; and
from 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs. John died at 7:32 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A native of Clarks, she graduated from Clarks High School. She
received her bachelor's degree in education from SLI and Master's and
Master's Plus Thirty from McNeese State University. SHE taught for a
short time in the St. Landry Parish School System before moving to
Lake Charles. She taught physical education at Lake Charles High
School and later was a guidance counselor at LaGrange Junior High
School.
She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
where she served as a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the
Service Group. She had served as president of the Service Group since
1988.
She was a "Friend of St. Charles Center" where she did regular
volunteer work. In 1990, Pope John Paul II awarded her with the "Pro
Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal" (The Papal Cross). She was also an
original volunteer at Abraham's Tent.
Survivors include one son, Joey John of Lafayette; one daughter,
Miriam ''Mim'' John of Livermore, Calif.; her mother, Miriam Bradford
of Lafayette; and two grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Gloria M. LCAP 2/27/1998
Elton -- Funeral services for Gloria Martin Johnson, 39, of Elton will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery under direction of
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder.
She died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in an Atlanta, Ga., hospital.
Mrs. Elnora G. Lewis
Funeral services for Mrs. Elnora ''Mrs. Joe Lewis'' Guillory Lewis, 90,
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Catholic Church.
Mongsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m.
Mrs. Lewis died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Church Point, she lived in Lake Charles for 63 years. She
was a member of St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, the Ladies
Auxiliary and Altar Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Reed of Lake
Charles; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Rose Bellard of Houston; 10
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
JOHNSON, Allie Sr. LCAP 2/15/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Allie Johnson Sr., 73, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gravel
Hill Cemetery in Cravens.
Mr. Johnson died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in his
residence.
JOHNSON, Gloria Martin LCAP 2/23/1998
Funeral arrangements for Gloria Martin Johnson, 40, will be announced
by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Saturday in Atlanta, Ga.
JOHNSON ,Loraine D., Mrs. LCAP 2/18/1998
Oakdale --Graveside services for Mrs. Lorraine Doyle Johnson,
77, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 18, in the Oakdale Cemetery under
the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital.
JONES, Susie E. LCAP 2/14/1998
Forest Hills -- Funeral services for Susie E. Jones, 101, will be at
2 p.m. today, Feb. 14, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Roberts Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Jones died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in a Pineville care
center.
KACHUR, Ethel Allen LCAP 2/24/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Ethel Allen Kachur, 69, will be at
2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Kachur died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in the Leesville hospital.
KARMARA, Katherine B. LCAP 2/6/1998
Funeral services for Katherine Norma Broxton Karmara, 59, will be at
11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in St. Joseph Baptist Church in Fenton.
The Rev. M. Kelso will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery
under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mrs. Karmara died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in Tacoma Park, Wash.
A native of Fenton, she worked as a nurse.
Survivors include her husband, Martin Bash Karmara; two sons, Mark
and Kevin Goodwin, both of Oakland, Calif.; two daughters, Tammy
Jones of Union City, Calif. and Dana Goodwin of Oakland, Calif.; three
brothers, Henry Broxton Jr. of Chicago and Frank and Floyd Broxton,
both of Fenton; seven sisters, Lois Charles of Compton, Calif., Marilyn
Ceasar and Ella Henderson, both of Vallejo, Calif., Doris Brown and
Myrtle Thierry, both of Lake Charles, Irma Williams of Tacoma,
Wash., and Carolyn Broxton of Houston; and four grandchildren.
KAY, Solomon P. Jr. LCAP 2/11/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Solomon ''S.P.'' Kay Jr. 81, of
Hemphill, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Hixson Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Kay died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in an Orange, Texas,
hospital.
KAY, Solomon P. Jr. LCAP 2/10/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Solomon ''S.P.'' Kay Jr. 81, of
Hemphill, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Hixson Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Kay died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in an Orange, Texas,
hospital.
KEBODEAUX, Velma M. LCAP 2/1/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangement for Velma M. Kebodeaux, 89,
will be announced by Matthews & Son Funeral Home of Jennings. She
died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday in the Welsh hospital.
KEBODEAUX, Velma M. LCAP 2/1/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangement for Velma M. Kebodeaux, 89,
will be announced by Matthews & Son Funeral Home of Jennings. She
died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday in the Welsh hospital.
KELLER, Jewell, Mrs. LCAP 2/10/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell (Sarah Iles) Keller, 75,
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Fondel
Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles.
Mrs. Keller died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
KEBODEAUX, Velma LCAP 2/2/1998
Andrus Cove -- Funeral services for Velma Kebodeaux, 89, will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the Church of Christ.
Antoine Valdetero and A.J. Istre will officiate. Burial will be in
Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, from 8-11 a.m. Tuesday in
the funeral home, and from noon in the church.
Mrs. Kebodeaux died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in the Welsh hospital.
She was a native of Megargel, Texas.
Survivors include three sons, Harold Kebodeaux of Pasadena, Texas,
and Fred "Scratch" Kebodeaux and Wilfred "Pee Wee" Kebodeaux,
both of Andrus Cove; two daughters, Mrs. Denton (Wanda) Rinehart
of Lake Arthur and Mrs. James (Jerry) Landry of Andrus Cove; 33
grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
KELLER, Mrs. Jewell LCAP 2/11/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell (Sarah Iles) Keller, 75,
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Fondel
Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles.
Mrs. Keller died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
KELLER, Sarah I., Mrs. LCAP 2/5/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sarah I. Keller, 75, will be announced
by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 10 a.m. Wednesday in a local
hospital.
KERSHAW, Edith L. LCAP 2/25/1998
Cameron -- Private funeral services for Edith LaVergne Kershaw,
80, will be held Thursday, Feb. 26.
The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Creole under
direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kershaw died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, in Cameron.
A native of Shreveport, she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church and the AARP.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Kershaw; one son, Wayne
Kershaw of Cameron; two brothers, Dallas LaVergne of Ragley and
Harry Lee Henry of Juneau, Alaska; and one sister, Lula Barber of
Sugartown.
KIBODEAUX, Latuis C. LCAP 2/5/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Latuis C. Kibodeaux, 77, will
be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died
Wednesday in his residence.
KIBODEAUX, Latuis C. LCAP 2/7/1998
Jennings - Memorial services for Latuis C. Kibodeaux, 77, will be at 10
a.m. today,
Feb. 7, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church.
Mr. Kibodeaux died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in his residence.
KRAMER, Tom, Mrs. LCAP 2/25/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mrs. Tom (Mildred Elaine)
Kramer, 65, of Tickfaw, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 25, in Oak Hill
Baptist Church.
The Rev. Woodrow Ballard will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Kramer died at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Elizabeth, she had lived in Oakdale most of her life, and had
lived in Hammond for the past 20 years. She was a member of Antioch
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Sheryl Ann Hardy of
Independence; three sons, Greg Kramer of Lake Charles, James
Kramer of Mittie and Michael Kramer of Tickfaw; one sister, Neva
Lee Mackey of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
KRAMER, Todd, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mrs. Todd (Mildred Elaine)
Kramer, 65, of Tickfaw, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in
Oak Hill Baptist Church.
The Rev. Woodrow Ballard will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. today in the church, and from 8
a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Kramer died at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Elizabeth, she had lived in Oakdale most of her life, and had
lived in Hammond for the past 20 years. She was a member of Antioch
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Sheryl Ann Hardy of
Independence; three sons, Greg Kramer of Lake Charles, James
Kramer of Mittie and Michael Kramer of Tickfaw; one sister, Neva
Lee Mackey of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
KREYENBUHL, Joseph E. LCAP 2/4/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Joseph E. Kreyenbuhl, 71, will be
at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 4, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial,
with full military rites, will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Kreyenbuhl died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in his residence.
KREYENBUHL, Joseph LCAP 2/3/1998
Leesville -- Funeral arrangements for Joseph Kreyenbuhl, 72, will
be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Sunday
in his residence.
LAFLEUR, Daryl Sr. LCAP 2/11/1998
Kinder -- Funeral services for Daryl LaFleur Sr. 75, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the First Congregational Church.
The Rev. U.A. Doiron will officiate. Burial will be in the Kinder
Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in
the funeral home.
Mr. LaFleur died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A longtime resident of Kinder, he was a member of the First
Congregational Church where he served as a deacon, a member of the
Board of Trustees and Sunday school superintendent. He was a Citgo
retiree and a member of IBEW Local 861. A World War II veteran, he
served in the European Theater of Operations including the Battle of the
Bulge as part of the 84th Infantry Division.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margie LaFleur; one daughter, Janet L.
Gothreaux of Eunice; two sons, Daryl LaFleur Jr. of Sulphur and Gene
LaFleur of Kinder; and seven grandchildren.
LAFLEUR, Daryl Sr. LCAP 2/10/1998
Kinder -- Funeral services for Daryl LaFleur Sr. 75, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the First Congregational Church.
The Rev. U.A. Doiron will officiate. Burial will be in the Kinder
Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in
the funeral home.
Mr. LaFleur died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A longtime resident of Kinder, he was a member of the First
Congregational Church where he served as a deacon, a member of the
Board of Trustees and Sunday school superintendent. He was a Citgo
retiree and a member of IBEW Local 861. A World War II veteran, he
served in the European Theater of Operations including the Battle of the
Bulge as part of the 84th Infantry Division.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margie LaFleur; one daughter, Janet L.
Gothreaux of Eunice; two sons, Daryl LaFleur Jr. of Sulphur and Gene
LaFleur of Kinder; and seven grandchildren.
LAMOYNE, F. Glen, Mrs. LCAP 2/4/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. F. Glen (Gloria) LaMoyne, 77, will be at 11
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.
The Revs. Bill T. McDaniels and L.A. Richardson will officiate. Burial
will be at 2 p.m. in Oakdale Cemetery under direction of Hixson
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today.
Mrs. LaMoyne died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Oakdale, she was a graduate of Northwestern State
University. She was a charter member of St. Andrew Presby-terian
Church where she served on the property committee for several years.
She was past president and board member of the Lake Charles Garden
Club and the Mayor's Clean City Board for which she received a Key
to the City. She was an active participant in the State Wildflower
Project and a member of the Lake Charles Chapter of the American
Association of Univer-sity Women.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Gary G. LaMoyne of Baton
Rouge; one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Gail) Hicks of Lumberton, Texas;
two brothers, C. Lee Eldred of Houston and Ernest R. Eldred of Baton
Rouge; one sister, Mrs. Donald K. (Sammie) Kirk of Baton Rouge;
and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Pennington Biomedical Re-search
Foundation, P.O. Box 84227, Baton Rouge, La. 70884-4227, or the
church of choice, the family said.
LANDRY, Perry, Mrs. LCAP 2/10/1998
Jennings -- Mrs. Perry (Mary Carr) Landry, 70, died at 12 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Her body was cremated under direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
LANDRY,Perry, Mrs. LCAP 2/11/1998
Jennings -- Mrs. Perry (Mary Carr) Landry, 70, died at 12 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Her body was cremated under direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
LAURENTS, Joseph N. LCAP 2/17/1998
Crowley -- Funeral services for Joseph N. Laurents, 83, will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Charles Floyd will officiate. Burial will be in St. John the
Evangelist Cemetery in Mermentau.
Visitation is from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday.
Mr. Laurents died at 2:27 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, in the
Crowley hospital.
He was a charter member of Habibi Temple in Lake Charles, a
member of Crowley Rice Drier Coop, Inc. since 1967, and served on
the board of directors. He was a member of Masonic Lodge, and
Oddfellow and Rebecca Lodge in Crowley, and a board member of
the former Louisiana Irrigation and Mill Co.
Survivors include two daughters, Joann L. LeBlanc of Crowley and
Burdell L. Arceneaux of Sulphur; two brothers, Burley C. Laurents of
Port Arthur, Texas and Curtis Lee Laurents of Lake Charles; eight
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
LAVERGNE, Wilbur J. LCAP 2/5/1998
Las Vegas, Nev. -- Funeral services for Wilbur J. Lavergne, 47, will
be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in Palm Mortuary.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in Southern
Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8.
Mr. Lavergne died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in a Las Vegas hospital.
A native of Lafayette and former resident of Lake Charles, he had lived
in North Las Vegas for one year. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in
the Air Force and a Vietnam veteran.
Survivors include his wife, April Lavergne; two sons, Erichton Lavergne
of San Antonio, Texas and Marcus Lavergne of North Las Vegas; one
daughter, Morgan Lavergne of North Las Vegas; his father, Wilbur
Lavergne of Detroit, Mich.; three brothers, Gerard and Leon Lavergne
of Lake Charles and Michael Reed of Atlanta, Ga.; and six sisters,
Jacqueline Phillips of Jeffersonville, Ga., Janet Lewis and Michelle
Metoyer of Lake Charles, Charlene Jackson of Riverdale, Ga.,
Rosalind Mitchell of Houston and Veatrice Gladney of San Mateo,
Calif.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family
said.
LAVERGNE,Hilman, Mrs. LCAP 2/1/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilman (Irene) Lavergne, 63, will be at 1:30
p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, from Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Lavergne died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Larry Lavergne of Moss Bluff;
four daughters, Matilda LeBlanc, Denise Gradney, and Susan
Lavergne, all of Moss Bluff, and Sandra Stevens of LeBleu Settlement;
and seven grandchildren.
LAVERGNE, Hilman, Mrs. LCAP 2/3/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilman (Irene) Lavergne, 63, will be at 1:30
p.m. today, Feb. 3, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Lavergne died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998.
A native of Church Point, she resided in Moss Bluff for 44 years. She
was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Larry Lavergne of Moss Bluff;
four daughters, Matilda LeBlanc, Denise Gradney, and Susan
Lavergne, all of Moss Bluff, and Sandra Stevens of LeBleu Settlement;
one sister, Theresa Duplechain of Church Point; two brothers, Leslie
and Columbus Duplechain, both of Church Point; and seven
grandchildren.
LAVERGNE, Wilbur J. LCAP 2/4/1998
Las Vegas, Nev. -- Funeral services for Wilbur J. Lavergne, 47, will
be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 4, in Palm Mortuary.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in Southern
Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8.
Mr. Lavergne died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in a Las Vegas hospital.
A native of Lafayette, he had lived in North Las Vegas for one year. He
was a senior master sergeant in the Air Force and a Vietnam veteran.
Survivors include his wife, April Lavergne; two sons, Erichton Lavergne
of San Antonio and Marcus Lavergne of North Las Vegas; one
daughter, Morgan Lavergne of North Las Vegas; his father, Wilbur
Lavergne of Detroit, Mich.; three brothers, Gerard and Leon Lavergne
of Lake Charles and Michael Reed of Atlanta, Ga.; and six sisters,
Jacqueline Phillips of Jeffersonville, Ga., Janet Lewis and Michelle
Metoyer of Lake Charles, Charlene Jackson of Riverdale, Ga.,
Rosalind Mitchell of Houston and Veatrice Gladney of San Mateo,
Calif.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family
said.
LEBLANC, Wilda LCAP 2/1/1998
Funeral services for Wilda LeBlanc, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland
Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon Monday.
Mrs. LeBlanc died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in a local care
center.
A native of Elizabeth, she was a resident of Lake Charles for 35 years.
She earned her master's degree from Louisiana State University, and
taught at Oakdale High, LaGrange High, S.J. Welsh Middle and Barbe
High schools. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Lynn Khoury of Lake Charles; two
stepbrothers, C.H. Fenstermaker of New Iberia and Robert
Fenstermaker of Oakdale; two stepsisters, Kathyrn Ahrens of Oakdale
and Elizabeth Williams of Gautier, Miss.; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Gideon's International, the family said.
LEBLANC, Robert T. Sr. LCAP 2/5/1998
Dale City, Va. -- Funeral services for former Lake Charles resident
Robert Timothy LeBlanc Sr. of Stafford, Via., were Monday, Feb. 2,
from Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial was in Stonewall Memory
Gardens in Manassas, Va., under direction of Mountcastle Funeral
Home.
Mr. LeBlanc died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in a Woodbridge, Va.
hospital.
LEBLANC, Robert T. Sr. LCAP 2/6/1998
Dale City, Va. &emdash; Funeral services for Robert Timothy
LeBlanc Sr. of Stafford, Va., were Monday, Feb. 2, from Holy Family
Catholic Church.
Burial was in Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas under the
direction of Mountcastle Funeral Home in Woodbridge, Va.
Mr. LeBlanc died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in a Woodbridge hospital.
A former resident of Lake Charles, he was a 1962 graduate of Lake
Charles High School and attended McNeese State University. He was
employed by Eastern Airlines for 27 years and most recently by Anstec
Inc. in Washington, D.C.
Survivors include one son, Robert T. LeBlanc Jr. of Fairfax, Va.; two
daughters, Beth Williams of Woodbridge, Va., and Kathy Guisto of
Waldorf, Md.; his father and stepmother, Gilbert and Glenna LeBlanc
of Sulphur; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Prince William County Police
Association, P.O. Box 1845, Manassas, VA 20110 or the Fairfax
County Police Association, 5625 Revercomb Court, Fairfax, VA
22030, the family said.
LEBLANC, Wilda LCAP 2/1/1998
Funeral services for Wilda LeBlanc, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland
Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon Monday.
Mrs. LeBlanc died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in a local care
center.
A native of Elizabeth, she was a resident of Lake Charles for 35 years.
She earned her master's degree from Louisiana State University, and
taught at Oakdale High, LaGrange High, S.J. Welsh Middle and Barbe
High schools. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Lynn Khoury of Lake Charles; two
stepbrothers, C.H. Fenstermaker of New Iberia and Robert
Fenstermaker of Oakdale; two stepsisters, Kathyrn Ahrens of Oakdale
and Elizabeth Williams of Gautier, Miss.; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Gideon's International, the family said.
LEBLANC, Melvin J. Sr. LCAP 2/1/1998
Creole -- Funeral services for Melvin Jerome LeBlanc Sr., 40, will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, from St. Rose Catholic Church.
The Rev. M.J. Bernard will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc
Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8
a.m. Monday.
Mr. LeBlanc died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Cameron, he was a lineman with an electrical construction
company.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Murray LeBlanc of Houma; three sons,
Melvin J. LeBlanc Jr. of Las Vegas, Nev. and Korey and Jakieba
Williams, both of Gibson; one daughter, Kieyana Williams of Gibson;
two brothers, Carlton and Darrel LeBlanc, both of Creole; two sisters,
Theresa Robertson of Lake Charles and Adriana LeBlanc of Houston;
and his mother, Robbie Jean LeBlanc of Cameron.
LEBLANC, Melvin J. Sr. LCAP 2/1/1998
Creole -- Funeral services for Melvin Jerome LeBlanc Sr., 40, will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, from St. Rose Catholic Church.
The Rev. M.J. Bernard will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc
Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8
a.m. Monday.
Mr. LeBlanc died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Cameron, he was a lineman with an electrical construction
company.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Murray LeBlanc of Houma; three sons,
Melvin J. LeBlanc Jr. of Las Vegas, Nev. and Korey and Jakieba
Williams, both of Gibson; one daughter, Kieyana Williams of Gibson;
two brothers, Carlton and Darrel LeBlanc, both of Creole; two sisters,
Theresa Robertson of Lake Charles and Adriana LeBlanc of Houston;
and his mother, Robbie Jean LeBlanc of Cameron.
LEDAY, J.C. Patrick LCAP 2/1/1998
Funeral arrangements for J.C. Patrick LeDay, 47, of 2727 12th Street
will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday in a
Dallas hospital.
LEDAY, Joseph R. LCAP 2/13/1998
Vinton -- Funeral services for Joseph Russell LeDay, 61, will be at
noon today, Feb. 13, in Deliverance House of Prayer.
The Rev. Agnes Ceasar will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly
Cemetery under direction of James Funeral Home.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. in the church.
Mr. LeDay died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital.
A native of Lawtell, he lived in Vinton for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Berny Dean LeDay; two sons, Joseph
Holloway of Vinton and Truell Holloway of Oberlin; two daughters,
Nedra Jenkins and Mrs. Denise Giruard, both of Vinton; three sisters,
Mrs. Lenora Gobert of Orlando, Fla. and Mrs. Janice Davis and Mrs.
Earlene Edwards, both of Lake Charles; six brothers, Rodney LeDay
of Moss Bluff, Gerald, Edmond and Curtis LeDay, all of Lake Charles,
Alfred LeDay of Port Arthur, Texas and Ernest LeDay of California;
and nine grandchildren.
LEDAY, J.C. Patrick LCAP 2/1/1998
Funeral arrangements for J.C. Patrick LeDay, 47, of 2727 12th Street
will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday in a
Dallas hospital.
LEDAY, J.C. Patrick LCAP 2/6/1998
Memorial services for J.C. Patrick LeDay, 47, will be at 8 p.m. today,
Feb. 6, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel, Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in
Combre Memorial Park at a later date.
Visitation is from 7-p.m.
Mr. LeDay died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in a Dallas hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carl J. LeDay of New Orleans; four
daughters, Tonya and Tammie Anderson and Rose and Norma
Schexnayder, all of Lake Charles; two sons, Shawn O'Key and Travis
Bernard, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Elaine Williams of Lake
Charles; two brothers, Theo and Frank Edwards, both of Lake
Charles; and his mother, Earline Edwards of Lake Charles.
LEDOUX, Grace M. LCAP 2/28/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Grace M. LeDoux, 85, will
be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday
in the DeRidder hospital.
LEDOUX, Alvard LCAP 2/21/1998
Funeral services for Alvard LeDoux, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb.
21, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Brian King will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake
Community Cemetery in Grand Lake.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. LeDoux died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, in a Welsh hospital.
A native of Grand Coulee, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He
was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church where he was a
member of the Knights of Columbus and a former usher. He was a
member of the Electrical Brotherhood Local 861, and served as an
electrician with 50 years of service. He was the author of his own
autobiography, which made a significant contribution to understanding
Southwest Louisiana Prairie history. The autobiography, which was
written in 1987, is in the Lafayette Historic Museum in Lafayette.
Survivors include four sons, Charles Horman LeDoux and Louis
LeDoux, both of Moss Bluff, Wilbert LeDoux of Carlyss and Chester
LeDoux of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. J.J. (Lois) Trouard of
Lake Charles and Mrs. Don (Genevieve) Wease of Baton Rouge; one
brother, John Ira LeDoux of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Lena Gwyn
of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
LEJEUNE, Ovey W. LCAP 2/18/1998
Funeral services for Ovey W. LeJeune, 94, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 20, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery in Jennings under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Thursday, with a Scripture service at 6:30
p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mr. LeJeune died Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Andrus Cove and a resident of Baton Rouge prior to
moving to Lake Charles, he was an Army veteran, having served in the
calvary. He retired as a boilermaker, having worked at Cities Service
and in construction.
Survivors include four sons, Robert Earl LeJeune of Bakersfield, Calif.,
Dulva Joseph LeJeune of Iowa, La., David LeJeune of Prague,
Czechoslo-vakia, and Ovey Eugene Le-Jeune of Virginia Beach, Va.;
one daughter, Regina Mancuso of Lake Charles; 22 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
LEWIS, Elnora, Mrs. LCAP 2/22/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Elnora Lewis, 90, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital.
LOCKLEAR, Ledger LCAP 2/17/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Ledger Locklear, 73, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Entombment will be in Calvary
Cemetery Mausoleum under direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Locklear died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, in a Lafayette
hospital.
A native of Fairmont, N. C., he was a 46-year resident of Jennings. He
served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was retired as
owner of Gem Jewelers in Jennings, a member of First Baptist Church
and the Jennings Golf and Country Club. He was a former board
member of the Jennings Zoning Commission and of the Chamber of
Commerce. He was a member of James O. Hall, American Legion
Post 19 and the Jewelers of America.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Sampson Locklear; one daughter,
Mrs. Reginald (Cheryl) Ringuet of Lafayette; his mother, Mrs.
Hardswell (Pearl) Locklear Sr. of Lumberton, N. C., two sisters, Mrs.
Samuel (Katrina) Locklear of Pembroke, N. C. and Mrs. John
(Geneen) Dotson of Charlotte, N. C.; three brothers, Mark Locklear of
Lumberton, Hardswell Locklear Jr. of Winston-Salem, N. C. and
Linwood Locklear of Roanoke, Va.; two grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
MALLET, Curtis J., Mrs. LCAP 2/3/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Curtis James (Sylvia L.) Mallet, 62, of Iowa,
La. will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Bill Billings and Blaine McFarlain will officiate. Burial will
be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa.
Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Mallet died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Lake Arthur, she lived most of her life in Iowa. She was a
member of First Baptist Church in Iowa. She retired in 1997 from Stine
Lumber Co. as a sales clerk after 15 years of service.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Walter Phil Mallet of Iowa;
two daughters, Darlene and Marlene Mallet, both of Iowa; her mother,
Mrs. Mildred Anding of Iowa; and two grandchildren.
MANUEL, Lena F. LCAP 2/5/1998
Welsh -- Funeral services for Lena F. Manuel, 81, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklawn
Cemetery.
Mrs. Manuel died at 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in the Welsh
hospital.
MARCANTEL, A.L., Mrs. LCAP 2/21/1998
Kinder -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. A.L. ''Buster'' (Elizabeth
Chachere) Marcantel, 76, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral
Home of Kinder. She died at 6:20 p.m. Friday in the Kinder hospital.
MARCANTEL, Emma B. LCAP 2/13/1998
Elton -- Funeral services for Emma B. Marcantel, 79, will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in First Baptist Church of Elton.
The Revs. Richard Bullock and J. Lee Minton will officiate. Burial will
be in Liberty Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the
funeral home.
Mrs. Marcantel died Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital.
She was married to the late Mayor Cursey L. Marcantel, and after her
husband's death, Gov. Earl K. Long appointed her to serve his
unexpired term. She served as a member of the U.S. Army Nurses
Corps, attaining the rank of second lieutenant during World War II, and
also served as commander in chief of her Legion Post 318. She retired
as a Jeff Davis Parish Health Supervisor in 1978.
Survivors include three sons, Dr. Jonathan Marcantel of Houston,
Jimmy Marcantel of Holmwood, and Cursey L. Marcantel Jr. of Elton;
two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn (Kay) Fogleman of Lafayette and Mrs.
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Fernandez of New Iberia; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia
H. Bedon of Little Rock, Ark. and Mrs. Floy Johnson of Starks; nine
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
MARCANTEL, A.L., Mrs. LCAP 2/22/1998
Kinder -- Funeral services for Mrs. A.L. "Buster" (Elizabeth
Chachere) Marcantel, 76, will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 23,
from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.
The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery
under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 6:30 p.m. rosary and a 7
p.m. vigil service, and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Marcantel died Friday, March 20, 1998, in an Allen Parish
hospital.
A lifelong resident of Kinder, she was a retired school teacher and
owner and operator of Marcantel Department Store until 1975. She
was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.
Survivors include four sons, Joseph William Marcantel and John
Richard Marcantel, both of Kinder, Thomas Erwin Marcantel of Dallas,
Texas, and Robert Louis Marcantel of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Mary Pamela Marcantel of Charlottesville, Va.; two brothers, Joe
Pickens of Sioux Falls, S.D. and James Pickens of Waco, Texas; one
sister, Mrs. Arlene Savant of Kinder; and six grandchildren.
MARGULIN, Samuel S. LCAP 2/10/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Samuel S. Margulin, 84, will be at
10 a.m. today, Feb. 10 in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Margulin died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in Lake Charles.
MARGULIN, Samuel S. LCAP 2/11/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Samuel S. Margulin, 84, will be at
10 a.m. today, Feb. 10 in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Margulin died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in Lake Charles.
MARTIN, James A. LCAP 2/28/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for James A. Martin, 91, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 28, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
The Revs. Roger Gill, J.N. Foreman and Jerry W. Chaddick will
officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under direction of
Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.-noon in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. in
the church.
Mr. Martin died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, in the
DeRidder hospital.
He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and member of
DeRidder Masonic Lodge Number 271 F & AM. He was retired from
Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Ethalee Barron Martin; one daughter,
Dorothy Harper of DeRidder; one sister, Ora Harper of DeRidder; two
granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.
MARTIN, James A. LCAP 2/27/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for James A. Martin, 91, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday in
the DeRidder hospital.
MATTHEWS, Nelis LCAP 2/16/1998
Gueydan -- Funeral services for Mr. Nelis Matthews, 73, will be
held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan
Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.-midnight with a 7 p.m. rosary today, and from
8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Matthews died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, in the Kaplan
hospital.
A native of Kaplan, he was a resident of Gueydan and a retired
Vermilion Parish sheriff's deputy, having served under Sheriff Euda
Delcambre. He was on the board of Vermilion Bank, an usher for both
St. Peter Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Church in Holly Beach, and
president of the Gueydan Chapter of Woodmen of the World. He had
served for more than 30 years on the Gueydan Volunteer Fire
Department and was a former member of the Vermilion Parish Fire
Board.
Survivors include his wife, Jane L. Landry; one son, Harold J.
Matthews of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. Billy (Sheryl) Portie of
Gueydan; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Dubois and Mrs. Elridge (Velma)
Touchet, both of Kaplan; and two grandchildren.
MAYNARD, Elzie Sr. LCAP 2/14/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Elzie Maynard Sr., 77,
will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 6:35 p.m.
Friday in the Jennings hospital.
MAYNARD, Elzie J. LCAP 2/15/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Elzie J. Maynard, Sr., 77, will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony
Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur.
Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. today, with a 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. rosary, in
the funeral home.
Mr. Maynard died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1997, in the Jennings
hospital.
A lifelong resident of the Gueydan/Lake Arthur area, he served in the
Navy during WW II and was the recipient of one silver and two bronze
stars. He retired from Columbia Gulf with 30 years of service. He was
a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Monceaux May-nard; one
daughter, Callie Broussard of Kaplan; three sons, Morgan J. Maynard
of Sulphur, Elzie J. Maynard, Jr. of Lake Arthur and Larry P. Maynard
of Harlem, Ga.; four sisters, Theresa Landry of Scott, Viola Lege of
Port Neches, Texas, Edith Marceaux of Gueydan and Adelaide Wells
of Dunkirk, Ind.; two brothers, Robert Menard of Jennings and Philbert
Menard, Jr. of Metairie; and 11 grandchildren.
MCBRIDE, Marion LCAP 2/12/1998
Funeral arrangements for Marion McBride, 86, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday in a local
hospital.
MCBRIDE, Marion LCAP 2/12/1998
Funeral arrangements for Marion McBride, 86, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday in a local
hospital.
MCBRIDE, M.K., Rev. LCAP 2/13/1998
Funeral services for Rev. M.K. McBride, 86, of Moss Bluff, will be at
3 p.m. today, Feb. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Ritchie Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. McBride died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998, in a
Lake Charles hospital.
MCBRIDE, Marion LCAP 2/12/1998
Funeral arrangements for Marion McBride, 86, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday in a local
hospital.
MCCASKILL, Denton H. LCAP 2/20/1998
Vidor, Texas -- Funeral services for Denton Hilton McCaskill, 63,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 20, in Pine Forest Baptist Church.
The Revs. Stephen Dollar, David Hall and Elwynn Gunn will officiate.
Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park under direction of Memorial
Funeral Home.
Visitation began at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Mr. McCaskill died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in a Beaumont, Texas
hospital.
A native of Lake Providence, he had lived in Vidor for 41 years. He
retired as owner of Staff Security Co. He was an Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Odessa McCaskill; one son, Blake
McCaskill of Lake Charles; two daughters, Nancy McCaskill of Vidor
and Gloria Fontenot of Lake Charles; two brothers, W.B. McCaskill of
Vidor and Benjamin McCaskill of Lumberton, Miss.; four sisters, Virde
McAfee and Phyllis Johnson, both of Vidor, Jean Elson of Ingleside,
Texas and Alice Wiggins of Call, Texas; and two grandchildren.
MCCONATHY, Thomas L. LCAP 2/27/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for Thomas Lyn McConathy, 88, of
Grant, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in Rush Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tommy Crosby will officiate. Burial will be in Black Jack
Cemetery in Pitkin.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, and from 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. McConathy died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a
Lake Charles hospital.
A lifelong resident of Allen Parish, he was a member of Palestine
Baptist Church. He retired from Calcasieu Paper Company after 30
years of service.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Webb of Grant and Marilyn
Sanders of Elizabeth; one stepson, Daniel Cecil Sanders of Riverside,
Texas; one stepdaughter, Dovie Lois Kennedy of Shreveport; two
sisters, Mamie Naquin of Baton Rouge and Blanche Babin of
Pasadena, Texas; one grandchild; eight stepgrandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
MCCOWN, J.A. LCAP 2/22/1998
Sulphur -- Graveside services for J.A. McCown, 71, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is
from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. McCown died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital.
A native of Roanoke, he had lived in Sulphur since 1974. He was a
pipefitter for Olin for 41 years before retiring.
Survivors include two sons, Johnny and Alvin McCown, both of
Sulphur; three sister, Mildred Anding of Iowa, La., Melba Chestnutt of
Houston and Martha Ruth Shortridge of Lake Charles; three
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
MCDANIEL, Auria LCAP 2/11/1998
Carencro -- Funeral services for Auria McDaniel, 69, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Donald Pousson will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter
Catholic Cemetery under direction of Melancon Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 7
a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. McDaniel died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
A native of Ville Platte, he had lived in Cameron since 1973. He owned
and operated American Shrimp Company in Cameron for the past 17
years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Eaves McDaniel; one son, Ray Paul
McDaniel of Cameron; three daughters, Linda Lavergne of Maurice,
Debra Cummings of Lafayette and Dianna McDaniel of Scott; four
stepsons, Terry Breaux and Keith Breaux, both of Lafayette, Bob
Eaves of Cameron and Paul Eaves of Rockport, Texas; six
stepdaughters, Lorina Villard of Lafayette, Tina Breaux of Scott,
Carolyn Wigley of Cameron, Patsy Prisner of Sour Lake, Texas, and
Janice Weeks and Nan Coward, both of Woodville, Texas; two
brothers, Nelan McDaniel of Eunice and Hubert McDaniel of Pineville;
five sisters, Helen McDaniel Farrish of Boulder Colo., Ruth Fontenot
and Effie Champagne, both of Lafayette, Nell Millang of Minneapolis,
Minn. and Earline ''Dean'' Dow of Alma Neb.; eight grandchildren; 20
stepgrandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren.
MCDANIEL, Auria LCAP 2/10/1998
Carencro -- Funeral services for Auria McDaniel, 69, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Donald Pousson will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter
Catholic Cemetery under direction of Melancon Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 7
a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. McDaniel died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
A native of Ville Platte, he had lived in Cameron since 1973. He owned
and operated American Shrimp Company in Cameron for the past 17
years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Eaves McDaniel; one son, Ray Paul
McDaniel of Cameron; three daughters, Linda Lavergne of Maurice,
Debra Cummings of Lafayette and Dianna McDaniel of Scott; four
stepsons, Terry Breaux and Keith Breaux, both of Lafayette, Bob
Eaves of Cameron and Paul Eaves of Rockport, Texas; six
stepdaughters, Lorina Villard of Lafayette, Tina Breaux of Scott,
Carolyn Wigley of Cameron, Patsy Prisner of Sour Lake, Texas, and
Janice Weeks and Nan Coward, both of Woodville, Texas; two
brothers, Nelan McDaniel of Eunice and Hubert McDaniel of Pineville;
five sisters, Helen McDaniel Farrish of Boulder Colo., Ruth Fontenot
and Effie Champagne, both of Lafayette, Nell Millang of Minneapolis,
Minn. and Earline ''Dean'' Dow of Alma Neb.; eight grandchildren; 20
stepgrandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren.
MCELVEEN, Marcus LCAP 2/15/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Marcus "Chris" McElveen, 43, will
be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in Central Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Westlake Memorial Cemetery, Westlake, under direction of Rush
Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. McElveen died at 7:51 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
MCKEE, Murphy J. LCAP 2/27/1998
Funeral services for Murphy James ''Jimmy'' McKee, 54, of New
Orleans will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in Johnson Funeral
Home.
The Rev. Ed House will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. McKee died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a New Orleans
hospital.
A native of Leesville, he was a Lake Charles resident for many years.
He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, and he attended
Mississippi State University and McNeese State University. He was a
Navy veteran and had been a resident of New Orleans since 1975.
Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Kristina, Susana Elena and
Jamie Alexandra McKee, all of New Orleans; and two brothers, Paul
McKee of Lake Charles and Charles A. McKee of Beaumont, Texas.
MCMICHAEL, Paul S. LCAP 2/9/1998
Funeral services for Paul Sean McMichael, 32, will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. John Bosman and Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in
Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff.
Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. McMichael died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in Houston, Texas.
A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Moss Bluff prior to moving to
Houston. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and
McNeese State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
from McNeese. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God
Church and was employed as a registered nurse in Houston.
Survivors include one brother, Keith Dean McMichael; one sister, Mrs.
Ricki (Dana Michele) Hyatt; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Clark
(Bobbie Jo) McMichael, all of Moss Bluff; and his maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Gussie Marie Beauxis of Lake Charles.
MCMICHAEL, Paul S. LCAP 2/8/1998
Moss Bluff -- Funeral arrangements for Paul Sean McMichael, 32,
will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in
Houston.
MECHE, Lorenam, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lorena Meche, 93, will
be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 1:30
p.m. Monday in a Beaumont, Texas, care facility.
MECHE, Lorena ,Mrs. LCAP 2/25/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lorena Meche, 93, of
Beaumont, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 25, in Matthews and
Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Meche died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a Beaumont
care center.
MELANCON, Curtis LCAP 2/9/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Curtis "Coon" Melancon, 84, will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral
Home.
The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Melancon died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital.
A native of Carencro, he was a resident of Sulphur. He worked as an
oil driller for W.T. Burton and was a World War II veteran as well as a
member of the American Legion and Brimstone Museum.
Survivors include his wife, Iva (Hudson) Melancon of Sulphur; one son,
Curtis Melancon Jr. of Benton; two daughters, Rebecca Melancon and
Judith Melancon, both of Sulphur; one brother, Sid Melancon of
Sulphur; and one grandchild.
MERTENA, Joe LCAP 2/1/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Joe "Tony" Mertena, 56, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mark Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Nibblets Bluff
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Mertena died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in his residence.
A native of Guthrie, Okla., and a longtime resident of Sulphur, he was
employed by Citgo Refinery for over 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Mertena; one daughter, Teri Renee
Allain of Sulphur; one brother, Bill Mertena of Washington state; and
two sisters, Merlene Trahan of Vinton and Jill Ellender of Lake Charles.
MERTENA, Joe LCAP 2/1/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Joe "Tony" Mertena, 56, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mark Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Nibblets Bluff
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Mertena died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in his residence.
A native of Guthrie, Okla., and a longtime resident of Sulphur, he was
employed by Citgo Refinery for over 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Mertena; one daughter, Teri Renee
Allain of Sulphur; one brother, Bill Mertena of Washington state; and
two sisters, Merlene Trahan of Vinton and Jill Ellender of Lake Charles.
MESTAYER, Kathy P. LCAP 2/24/1998
Funeral services for Kathy Prejean Mestayer, 41, will be at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial
Park.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and
from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Mestayer died at 12:53 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998.
A native of Church Point, she had lived in New Iberia before moving to
Lake Charles. She was a graduate of New Iberia High School and
Teche Area Voca-tional, graduating as an LPN in 1975. She was
employed as an LPN in the Lake Charles area. She was a member of
the Catholic faith.
Survivors include one son, Kyle Joseph Mestayer of Lake Charles; her
parents, Willie and Roma Prejean of New Iberia; and two sisters,
Brenda Boutte and Lisa Aman, both of New Iberia.
METZGER, Paul LCAP 2/25/1998
Funeral arrangements for Paul Metzger, 78, of Iowa, will be announced
by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in his
residence.
METZGER, Paul Henry LCAP 2/26/1998
Funeral services for Paul H. Metzger, 78, of Iowa, La. will be at 10
a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Gary Evers and Brooks Fleig will officiate. Burial will be in
Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Metzger died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, in his
residence.
He was a lifelong resident of Iowa. He was a graduate of Iowa High
School and McPherson College in Kansas. He worked at the Church
World Service Center in New Windsor, Md. He retired from PPG
Industries where he was an accountant for 35 years. He served as
treasurer of Southern Plains District of Church of the Brethren, and
attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Lake Charles for
many years.
Survivors include his wife, Nada Neil Metzger; and two daughters, Jill
Metzger of Bossier City and Bonnie Baker of Kennett, Mo.
Memorials may be made to Glad Tidings Assembly of God Dorcas
Room Food Bank, the family said.
MILBURN, Samuel Jr. LCAP 2/13/1998
Funeral services for Samuel Milburn, Jr., 47, will be at noon, Saturday,
Feb. 14, in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Elvin Mack will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday.
Mr. Milburn died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in a Houston hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Houston for 30 years. He was a
member of Clay Road Church of Christ in Houston.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jeannett B. Milburn; three sons,
Samuel Milburn III, Jamarcus Bossett and Emmanuel Bossett, all of
Houston; two daughters, Tarsha Monique and Tanganika Bossett, both
of Houston; two brothers, Curley Milburn of Lake Charles and
Anthony Milburn of Crowley; three sisters, Linda Gale Milburn Mack
of Oklahoma City, Okla., Patricia Ann Milburn Glaude of Houston and
Brenda Milburn of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren.
MILBURN, Samuel Jr. LCAP 2/11/1998
Funeral arrangements for Samuel Milburn Jr., 47, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Houston.
MILBURN, Samuel Jr. LCAP 2/10/1998
Funeral arrangements for Samuel Milburn Jr., 47, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Houston.
MITCHELL, Harold LCAP 2/8/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Harold Mitchell, 61, of Anacoco
will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in First Baptist Church in Anacoco.
Burial will be in Prewitts Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under direction
of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
Mr. Mitchell died on Satur-day, Feb. 7, 1998, in his Anacoco
residence.
MORRILL, Marselyn,Mrs. LCAP 2/15/1998
Universal City, Texas -- Memorial services for Marselyn Morrill,
77, of San Antonio will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Army
Residence Community.
The Rev. Ray Foley will officiate. Interment will be in Fort Sam
Houston National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Morrill died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998.
She had been a resident of Sulphur for 20 years.
Survivors include one son, Keith S. Morrill Jr. of Highlands, Texas, and
three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Army Residence Community Chapel
Fund, the family said.
MOUHOT, Mildred Lucille LCAP 2/23/1998
Ragley -- Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew L. (Lucille) Mouhot,
79, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 23, in the First Pentecostal
Church of Ragley.
The Rev. Marcus Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Creel
Cemetery in Bel under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in church.
Mrs. Mouhot died at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A lifelong resident of the Ragley area, she was a member of the First
Pentecostal Church of Ragley.
Survivors include two sons, Ike Mouhot of Ragley and Andy Mouhot
of Jackson, Miss.; one daughter, Judy M. Conley of Moss Bluff; one
brother, Leo Cole of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren.
MYERS, Peggy L. LCAP 2/9/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Peggy Lynn Chadwick Myers, 24,
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Beauregard-Vernon
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery.
Mrs. Myers died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in her residence.
NAPUTI, Joni Denise LCAP 2/28/1998
Evans -- Funeral services for Joni Denise Naputi, 40, will be at 2
p.m. Sunday, March 1, in Heart's United Christian Fellowship. Burial
will be in Evans Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral
Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Naputi died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
NAPUTI, Joni Denise, Mrs. LCAP 2/27/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Joni Denise Naputi, 40,
will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a
Lake Charles hospital.
NED, Loretta LCAP 2/7/1998
Funeral arrangements for Loretta Ned will be announced by King's Funeral
Home. She
died Friday in a local hospital.
NELSON, Shawn D. LCAP 2/17/1998
Fort Polk -- Funeral services for Shawn Dale Nelson, 30, will be
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Main Post Chapel under
direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Nelson died at Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in the Fort Polk hospital.
NOLEN, Earl LCAP 2/24/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Earl Nolen, 79, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak
Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck.
Mr. Nolen died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in a Leesville care center.
NUTTER, William H. LCAP 2/23/1998
Funeral services for William Howard Nutter, 75, will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tommy Bergeron will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery in Jennings.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Nutter died at 4:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, in Houston,
Texas.
He graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in chemical
engineering. A Navy World War II veteran, he was a TBM Avenger
Pilot. He was a retired chemical engineer and senior vice president with
Tauber Oil Company.
Survivors include one daughter, Janet Jezierski; two brothers, James C.
Nutter and G.J. Courrege; one sister, Shirley Nichols; and one
grandchild.
OGEA, Paul, Mrs. LCAP 2/27/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Paul (Alice Faye) Ogea, 60,
will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, from St. Theresa Catholic Church.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 5 p.m.
A native of Edgerly, she lived in Sulphur for 42 years. She was a
graduate of Vinton High School and the Acadiana Technical College.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Paul Gregory Ogea of Carlyss;
two daughters, Cynthia Jackson and Paula Vincent, both of Carlyss;
four sisters, Iola Hobbins of Mississippi, Mae Powell of Edgerly,
Patricia Schneider of Alexandria, and Katherine Thibodeaux of Lake
Charles; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
NUTTER, William H. LCAP 2/24/1998
Funeral services for Mr. William Howard Nutter, 75, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tommy Bergeron will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery in Jennings.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Nutter died at 4:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, in Houston,
Texas.
He graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor of
science degree in chemical engineering. A Navy World War II veteran,
he was a TBM Aven-ger pilot. He was a retired chemical engineer and
senior vice president with Tauber Oil Company.
Survivors include one daughter, Janet Jezierski; one brother, James C.
Nutter; one sister, Shirley Nichols; and one grandchild.
OSTERHOUDT infant LCAP 2/7/1998
ANACOCO - Funeral services for Chelsey Nichole Kelsay Osterhoudt, infant
daughter of
Terry and Kimberly Osterhoudt will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in Crystal
Springs
Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under direction of
Hixson
Funeral Home of Leesville
She died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital.
PARKER, Buck LCAP 2/27/1998
Carlyss -- Funeral services for Buck Parker, 69, will be at 10 a.m.
today, Feb. 27, from St. Theresa Catholic Church.
The Rev. Frances Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Hackberry
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was said Thursday evening.
Mr. Parker died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in his residence.
A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving aboard the USS
Valley Forge, he was honorably discharged in 1950.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Parker of Carlyss; two sons,
Herbert Durkes of Carlyss and Ricky Winton of Hackberry; two
daughters, Rachel Benglis and Pam Prather, both of Carlyss; three
sisters, Bertha Preshetta of New Orleans, D'Ann East Garrett of
Mansura and Donna Theriot of Moss Bluff; six grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
PARKER, Richard J. LCAP 2/26/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Richard J. "Buck" Parker, 69,
of Carlyss, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died
Wednesday in his residence.
PERRICONE, Michael V. LCAP 2/2/1998
Funeral arrangements for Michael V. Perricone, 84, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home.
He died Sunday in a local care center.
PATIN, Celestine LCAP 2/21/1998
Vinton -- Funeral arrangements for Celestine Patin, 88, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Sulphur
hospital.
PERRICONE, Michael V. LCAP 2/3/1998
Funeral services for Michael V. Perricone, 84, will be at 11 a.m. today,
Feb. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Brian King and Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in
Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary and Scripture service was said
Monday.
Mr. Perricone died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in a local care center.
A native of Beaumont, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for 60
years. He retired from Swift Packing Company. He was a member of
St. Henry Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ida Natali Perricone; one daughter, Charlene
Darbonne of Lake Charles; four brothers, Luke Perricone of Houston,
Joseph Perricone of Rosenburg, Texas, and Ted and Carl Perricone,
both of Beaumon; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
PERRY, Lester A. LCAP 2/22/1998
Funeral services for Lester "Zanny" Alexander Perry, 75, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland
Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30
p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Perry died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Vinton, he lived in Lake Charles since 1948. He was Navy
fighter pilot from 1942 to 1945. In 1982, he retired from Cities Service
Oil as a shift superintendent after 36 years of service. He was a
member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Treva "Pat" Churchman Perry; three sons,
Alan C. and Randall R. Perry, both of Lake Charles, and Paul C. Perry
of Sulphur; one daughter, Nancy Perry Laspe of St. Louis, Mo.; two
sisters, Nelwyne Kontyko of Lake Charles and Estelle Myers of Pass
Christian, Miss.; and 11 grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Leslie T. LCAP 2/2/1998
Funeral arrangements for Leslie T. Phillips, 84, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Phillips died Sunday in a Vicksburg, Miss., hospital.
PHILLIPS, Howard, Mrs. LCAP 2/3/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Howard (Leslie T.) Phillips, 84, of Vicksburg,
Miss., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Johnson Funeral
Home.
The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Phillips died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in a Vicksburg
hospital.
A native of Grapevine, Texas, she was a resident of Lake Charles for
43 years prior to moving to Vicksburg in 1993. She was a longtime
member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Charles and later
Boulevard Baptist Church. At the time of her death she was a member
of First Baptist Church of Vicksburg.
Survivors include three daughters, Joy Phillips Martin of Vicksburg,
Beth Baird of Tennessee Colony, Tenn. and Millie Phillips of Lake
Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Smith of Jackson, Miss. and Mrs.
Floy Evans of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
PICKENS, Genelle S. LCAP 2/17/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Genelle Spyres Pickens, 85, will be
at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in Henning Memorial United Methodist
Church.
The Rev. Richard Hoffpauir and Tracy Mackenzie will officiate. Burial
will be in Big Woods Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursday
in the funeral home.
Mrs. Pickens died Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Newton County, Mo., she lived in DeQuincy and Vinton
before moving to Sulphur in 1935. She was a graduate of Louisiana
State Normal College (Northwestern) and a retired Calcasieu Parish
school teacher. She served on the board of the Brimstone Museum and
became its first director from 1983 to 1995. As director she was a
representative of the museum, the City of Sulphur, and the State of
Louisiana at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Frasch process in
the birthplace of Herman Frasch near Gaildorf, Germany, in 1995. She
was active for many years in Camp Fire, serving as a group leader and
in other positions, and was a recipient of the Wakan Award for
outstanding leadership given by the Sowela Area Council. She was a
charter member of the Reviewers' Club of Sulphur. As a member of
Henning Memorial United Methodist Church, she belonged to the
United Methodist women, served in many capacities including Sunday
school teacher, and was co-author of the church's history, ''Shoulders
of Giants.''
Survivors include one son, J. Scott Pickens of Houston; two daughters,
Martha P. Hoskins and Nancy P. Keating, both of Lake Charles; and
three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Henning Memorial United Methodist
Church, the Brimstone Museum or a charity of choice, the family said.
PICKERING, Margie Lee LCAP 2/22/1998
Pitkin -- Funeral services for Margie Lee Pickering, 62, will be at
noon Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Six Mile Pentecostal Church. Burial will
be in Black Jack Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home
of Oakdale.
Mrs. Pickering died at 10:15, Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a Shreveport
hospital.
PLANT, Walter LCAP 2/6/1998
Jennings &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Walter Plant, 72, will
be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at noon
Thursday in the Jennings Hospital.
PREJEAN, Marjorie LCAP 2/11/1998
Funeral arrangements for Marjorie Prejean, 72, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
PREJEAN, Marjorie LCAP 2/12/1998
Funeral services for Marjorie Prejean, 72, will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb.
12, in Reeves Temple CME Church.
The Rev. Paul Freeman will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.
Friday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under direction of
Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m.
She died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Reeves
Temple CME Church.
Survivors include one brother, Alvin J. Prejean; and one sister, Mrs.
Willie Mae Ryan.
PREJEAN, Marjorie LCAP 2/10/1998
Funeral arrangements for Marjorie Prejean, 72, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
PRINS, Paul LCAP 2/12/1998
Ebarb -- Funeral services for Paul Prins, 26, of Noble will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 12, from St. Ann Catholic church. Burial will be in St.
Ann Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
Mr. Prins died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital.
PRINS, Paul LCAP 2/12/1998
Ebarb -- Funeral services for Paul Prins, 26, of Noble will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 12, from St. Ann Catholic church. Burial will be in St.
Ann Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
Mr. Prins died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital.
PRINS, Paul LCAP 2/12/1998
Ebarb -- Funeral services for Paul Prins, 26, of Noble will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 12, from St. Ann Catholic church. Burial will be in St.
Ann Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
Mr. Prins died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital.
PRUITT, David W. LCAP 2/3/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for David William Pruitt, 39, of Oberlin
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Gospel Lighthouse United
Pentecostal Church. Interment will be in Willis Flat Cemetery in Pitkin
under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.
Mr. Pruitt died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital.
RASCH, Emile, Mrs. LCAP 2/10/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Emile (Helen Marie) Rasch, 78, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland
Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and
from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.
Mrs. Rasch died at 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Iota, she was a longtime Lake Charles resident. She was a
graduate of St. Charles Academy, and received her B.A. in education
from McNeese State College. She taught at private schools for 16
years while serving her vocation as a nun. She also taught for 18 years
at Marion Elementary School, Greinwich Elementary School, and
Fairview Elementary School. She was a member of Our Lady of Good
Counsel Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Hubert Rasch of Sulphur; one
daughter, Miriam Valentine of Lake Charles; one brother, Floyd Clay
of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
RASCH, Emile, Mrs. LCAP 2/11/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Emile (Helen Marie) Rasch, 78, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland
Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and
from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.
Mrs. Rasch died at 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Iota, she was a longtime Lake Charles resident. She was a
graduate of St. Charles Academy, and received her B.A. in education
from McNeese State College. She taught at private schools for 16
years while serving her vocation as a nun. She also taught for 18 years
at Marion Elementary School, Greinwich Elementary School, and
Fairview Elementary School. She was a member of Our Lady of Good
Counsel Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Hubert Rasch of Sulphur; one
daughter, Miriam Valentine of Lake Charles; one brother, Floyd Clay
of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
REID, Albert LCAP 2/21/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Albert Reid, 70, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 6:07 p.m. Friday, in
an Alexandria hospital.
REID, Elbert D. LCAP 2/22/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Elbert David Reid, 70, of
DeRidder, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
He died at 6:07 p.m. Friday in an Alexandria hospital.
RHODES, William D. LCAP 2/24/1998
Palestine, Texas -- Memorial services for former Lake Charles
resident William D. Rhodes, 58, will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25,
in First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under direction of
Bailey and Foster Funeral Home.
Mr. Rhodes died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, at his residence.
RICHARD, . Mary Sarah, Mrs LCAP 2/25/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Sarah Richard Sr., 55, will be at 10:30
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
RICHARD, Mary S., Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Singleton Richard, 55, will be
announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local
hospital.
RICHARD,Hayward, Mrs. LCAP 2/23/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Hayward Richard, 55, will be
announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local
hospital. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8
p.m.
Mrs. Richard died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 35
years. She was retired from Bank One and was a member of St.
Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Hayward Richard Sr.; one son,
Hayward Richard Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Carla
Combre and Mrs. Mathilda Goodwin, both of Lake Charles; two
brothers, Calvin Singleton of Westlake and Joseph ''Ben'' Singleton of
Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Edolia Carrier of Opelousas and Mrs.
Enolia Thibodeaux of Westlake; and five grandchildren.
ROBERTS, Betty J. LCAP 2/16/1998
Topsy -- Funeral services for Mrs. Betty J. Roberts, 58, will be held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Creel Cemetery Chapel under
direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Larry Gene Reeves will officiate.
Visitation is from 1-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the
cemetery chapel.
A native of Wisconsin, she was a resident of Topsy for many years.
She owned and operated Betty's Place restaurant.
Survivors include four sons, David Roberts of Oregon, Danny Roberts
of Wisconsin, Jimmy Roberts of Houma and April Roberts of
Tennessee; five daughters, Angel of New Orleans, Nina of Wisconsin,
Rene of Alvin, Texas, Dawn of Tennessee and Blanche of LaPorte,
Texas; three brothers, Glen Olson and Douglas Olson, both of
Wisconsin, and Alvin (Pee Wee) Olson of Ragley; two sisters, Shirley
Vermise of Wisconsin and Linda Vermise of Missouri; her mother,
Florence Vermise of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
ROBERTS, Betty O. LCAP 2/15/1998
Funeral arrangements for Betty O. Roberts, 58, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence.
ROBERTS, Betty J. LCAP 2/17/1998
Topsy -- Funeral services for Mrs. Betty J. Roberts, 58, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 17, in the Creel Cemetery Chapel under the direction
of Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Larry Gene Reeves will officiate.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Roberts died Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in her residence.
A native of Wisconsin, she lived in Topsy for many years. She was
owner and operator of Betty's Place Restaurant.
Survivors include three sons, David of Oregon, Danny of Wisconsin,
Jimmy of Houma; six daughters, April of Tennessee, Angel of New
Orleans, Nina of Wisconsin, Renee of Alvin, Texas, Dawn of
Tennessee and Blanche of LaPorte, Texas; three brothers, Glen and
Douglas Olson, both of Wisconsin and Alvin ''Pee Wee'' Olson of
Ragley; two sisters, Shirley Vermise of Wisconsin and Linda Vermise
of Missouri; her mother, Florence Vermise of Wisconsin; seven
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
ROBERTSON, Estil LCAP 2/14/1998
Funeral arrangements for Estil Robertson, 76, will be announced by
Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. He died Friday in the Sulphur
hospital.
ROBERTSON, Estil LCAP 2/15/1998
DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Estil Robertson, 77, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in First Baptist Church.
The Revs. Eddie Clement and Leonard Guillott will officiate. Burial will
be in Big Woods cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home; and from 9
a.m.-noon Monday in the church.
Mr. Robertson died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
A native of Edgerly, he was a resident of DeQuincy, where he was a
member of First Baptist Church. He was a dispatcher for DeQuincy
Police Department; owner and operator of DeQuincy Saw Filing Shop;
and retired from Phelps Correctional Institute after 23 years as
Custodian of Records. He was a WW II Army decorated veteran,
101st Airborne Screaming Eagles at the battle of Bastogne. He was a
life member of VFW Post 3802 and Ladies Auxiliary; life member of
Military of the Purple Heart; Honorary Tech. Sergeant at Fort Polk;
Scoutmaster for the DeQuincy Troop 27; member of the DeQuincy
Railroad Museum Board; and volunteered much of his time to the city
of DeQuincy for various functions. He was in charge of the Broussard
Family Reunion.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Robertson; one daughter, DeAnn
Hewitt of Bay City, Texas; one son, James M. Cloyd of Riverside,
Calif.; one stepdaughter, JoAnn Sander of Destin, Fla.; two stepsons,
Preston Thompson of DeQuincy and Johnny Thompson of Baytown,
Texas; one brother, Eugene Robertson of Lumberton, Texas; one
sister, Iris Lounsberry of Alexandria; one grandchild; nine step
grandchildren; and six step great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said.
ROBINSON, Ronald LCAP 2/13/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Ronald Robinson, 41,
will be announced by H.G. Rafael and Son Funeral Home. He died at
9:55 a.m. Thursday in the Jennings hospital.
ROBINSON, Timolin Patrice LCAP 2/26/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Timolin Patrice Robinson, 32,
will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Wednes-day
in a Chalmette hospital.
ROGERS, Williams, Rev. LCAP 2/21/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Rev. Williams Rogbers will be
announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in an
Alexandria hospital.
ROGERS , William E., Rev. LCAP 2/23/1998
Oakdale -- Funeral services for Rev. William Edmund Rogers, 72,
will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Shiloh Baptist Church.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Community Cemetery under
direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Rev. Rogers died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, in an
Alexandria hospital.
ROSHTO, Bessie E. LCAP 2/17/1998
Leesville -- Funeral arrangements for Bessie E. Roshto, 75, will be
announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Sunday in
Jackson.
ROSHTO, Bessie LCAP 2/18/1998
Leesville --Funeral services for Bessie Roshto, 74, will be at 11
a.m. today, Feb. 18, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Alex-andria National Cemetery in Pineville.
She died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, in Jackson.
ROULEY, Lena D.,Mrs. LCAP 2/26/1998
Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Delcambre
Rouley, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, from Our Lady of the
Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under
direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rouley died at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, in a Lafayette
care center.
SANDEL, Ira W. LCAP 2/8/1998
Many -- Funeral services for Ira Warren Sandel will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 8, in Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
The Revs. Doug Hilton and Nick Hilton will officiate. Burial will be in
Florien Cemetery.
Mr. Sandel died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998.
A native of Florien, he was a member of Prospect Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Warren Dewayne Sandel of Florien; two
daughters, Mrs. Frances Lorena Dowden and Ira Lucille Dowden, both
of Hornbeck; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
SCHELL, Larry W.,Lt. LCAP 2/5/1998
Funeral services for State Police Lt. Larry William Schell, 44, of Iowa,
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Lt. Schell died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
A native of Niagara Falls, N.Y., he lived a number of years in Sulphur
before moving to Iowa. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School.
He joined the Louisiana State Police in Feb. 1974, and after graduation
from the State Police Training Academy, reported to Troop D where
he served two years in the uniform patrol division before transferring
into Region II Narcotics.
He served eight years in narcotics during which time he received
additional training from the Drug Enforcement Administration basic
course as well as drug interdiction and diversion investigation.
In 1979, the DEA awarded him with a certificate for outstanding
contributions to the department. As a result of his outstanding work in
narcotics, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant in Sept. 1982.
In 1984 he transferred back to uniform patrol at Troop D where he
served as patrol/desk sergeant.
In 1986, American Legion Post 360 honored him with its Officer of the
Year Award for outstanding contributions to the community; and in
1988 he earned the ACE award for recovering five or more stolen
vehicles in a one year period. In June 1992 he was promoted to
lieutenant and served as shift supervisor. He was a member of the
Louisiana Troopers' Association.
Survivors include his wife, Dani Jo Hampton; one son, Brock M. Schell
of Walsenburg, Colo.; three brothers, Jerry Schell of Silver Springs,
Md., Randy Schell of Houston and Andy Schell of Austin; one sister,
Lorraine Barrow of Sulphur; and his father, Lorenz P. Schell of
Sulphur.
SCHELL, Larry W.,Lt. LCAP 2/6/1998
Funeral services for State Police Lt. Larry William Schell, 44, of Iowa,
La., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, from St. Margaret Catholic
Church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa under direction of
Johnson Funeral Home.
Lt. Schell died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
SHARP, James F. LCAP 2/17/1998
Leesville -- Funeral arrangements for James F. Sharp, 79, will be
announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in
Leesville.
SHARP, James F. Sr. LCAP 2/20/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for James Felix Sharp Sr., 79, will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon
Funeral Home.
SHIPLEY, Steven C. LCAP 2/5/1998
Steven C. Shipley, 44, died on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in a local
hospital. His body was cremated under direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
A native of Lancaster, Ohio, he was a resident of Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elodie M. Shipley; one son, Blaine
Bourk of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Maggie Shipley of Iowa, La.; two
brothers, Von Shipley of Eatonton, Ga. and Mikel Shipley of Warner
Robins, Ga.; one sister, Vickie Lewis of Warner Robins, Ga.; and his
mother, Mrs. Louella Shipley of Warner Robins, Ga.
SHOEMAKE, Ruby, Mrs. LCAP 2/1/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Dennis Shoemake, 90, will be at
10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Stuart Lankford will officiate. Burial will be in Highland
Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
A native of Nacogdoches, Texas, and a resident of Lake Charles since
1941, she was a graduate of Nacogdoches High School and Stephen
F. Austin University. She taught Spanish and English literature and was
principal dancer of the Ballet Chorus. She was a secretary for Magnolia
Oil Company and retired after 34 years as manager of the ladies
department and as fashion merchandiser for The Fair Inc. Having been
a member of First Baptist Church since 1941 where she taught Sunday
School many years, she attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God
Church in recent years and was a member of the Howard Shoemake
Circle.
Survivors include one son, Clifford D. Shoemake of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Mrs. Howard (Barbara Ann) Carrington of Lake Charles;
one sister, Mrs. Jewell Elliott of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren.
SHOEMAKE, Ruby ,Mrs. LCAP 2/1/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Dennis Shoemake, 90, will be at
10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Stuart Lankford will officiate. Burial will be in Highland
Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
A native of Nacogdoches, Texas, and a resident of Lake Charles since
1941, she was a graduate of Nacogdoches High School and Stephen
F. Austin University. She taught Spanish and English literature and was
principal dancer of the Ballet Chorus. She was a secretary for Magnolia
Oil Company and retired after 34 years as manager of the ladies
department and as fashion merchandiser for The Fair Inc. Having been
a member of First Baptist Church since 1941 where she taught Sunday
School many years, she attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God
Church in recent years and was a member of the Howard Shoemake
Circle.
Survivors include one son, Clifford D. Shoemake of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Mrs. Howard (Barbara Ann) Carrington of Lake Charles;
one sister, Mrs. Jewell Elliott of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren.
SIMIEN, Sidney LCAP 2/26/1998
Funeral arrangements for "Rockin" Sidney Simien, 59, will be
announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday
in a local hospital.
SIMON, Clemmie J., Mrs. LCAP 2/21/1998
Jennings -- A memorial service for Mrs. Clemmie Jones Simon, 72,
will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 21, in the First United Methodist Church
under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. Simon died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
SIMON, Clemmie J., Mrs. LCAP 2/20/1998
Jennings -- A memorial service for Mrs. Clemmie Jones Simon, 72,
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the First United Methodist
Church.
The Marvette Thomas Jackson will officiate.
Mrs. Simon died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Jennings.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Dan Simon of Jennings; one
daughter, Norma Wolfe Dover of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs.
Ione Mitchell and Mrs. Nadine Robinson, both of Jennings; four
brothers, Dan and Charles Henry, both of Jennings, Klem Jones Jr. of
Knoxville, Tenn. and Lionel Jones of Memphis, Tenn.; and her mother,
Mrs. Odessa Henry of Jennings.
SIMON, Dan, Mrs. LCAP 2/18/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dan (Clemmie Jones) Simon, 72, will be
announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Friday in the Sulphur
hospital.
SKINNER, George C. LCAP 2/15/1998
Vinton -- Funeral arrangements for George C. Skinner, 73, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at Saturday at West
Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
SKINNER, George C. LCAP 2/16/1998
Vinton -- Funeral services for George Carcy Skinner, 73, will be
held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary and from
8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Skinner died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital.
A native of Winnsboro, he lived in Vinton for 37 years. He was a
member of the Boilermakers Union 587 of Orange, Texas, and an army
veteran of World War II. He belonged to the VFW and DVA and was
a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary A. Skinner; two sons, George C.
Skinner Jr. of Anahuac, Texas, and Shelby L. Skinner of Kinder; one
daughter, Gay S. White of Vinton; one sister, Iris Merdith of Monroe;
seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
SLAUGHTER, Jim LCAP 2/17/1998
Anacoco -- Funeral services for Jim Slaughter, 55, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the First Baptist Church of Anacoco. Burial
will be in Mitchell Cemtery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of
Leesville.
Mr. Slaughter died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, in a Biloxi, Miss. hospital.
SMITH, Infant LCAP 2/7/1998
A prayer service for Little Charlie Smith, infant son of carolyn Denise
Smith of 1612
Houston River Road, will be at 8:30 am tiday, Feb 7, in Fondel Memorial
Chapel. Burial
will be in Perkins Cemetery. He died Monday, jan 26, 1998, in a local
hospital.
SMITH, Carl LCAP 2/9/1998
Mittie -- Funeral services for Carl Smith, 87, will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Mittie United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
Simmons Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in a DeRidder care
center.
SMITH, Ballard, Mrs.
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ballard (Ethel) Smith, 88, will
be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Mimosa Pines Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in Sulphur.
SMITH, George W. LCAP 2/13/1998
Lacamp -- Funeral services for George W. ''Rattler'' Smith, 54, of
Hicks will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in Laurel Hill Baptist
Church. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks under direction of
Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mr. Smith died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in an Alexandria
hospital.
SMUDRICKS, Carvin S. LCAP 2/1/1998
DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Carvin Samuel Smudricks, 81,
will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Smudricks died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in his residence.
A native of Bernice, he had been a mechanic for Ford Motor Company
for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Smudricks; three sons, Dwight
"Sam" Smudricks of DeRidder, John Smudricks of Sulphur, and Wayne
Smudricks of Baton Rouge; seven daughters, JoAnn Baker of
Paragould, Ark., Susan Marcantel and Judy Smudricks, both of
Sulphur, Frances Smudricks of Mont Belvieu, Texas, Irma Ross of
Arlington, Texas, Glenda Tidwell of West Monroe, and Patsy Hearne
of Pineville; one brother, R.L. Smudricks, of Lenoir City, Tenn.; one
sister, Norma Jones of Forest Park, Ga.; 22 grandchildren; and 22
great-grandchildren.
SNOW, Walter T., Dr. LCAP 2/19/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Dr. Walter T. Snow, 78, will be at
10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Forest
Park Cemetery in Shreveport under direction of Colonial Funeral
Home.
Dr. Snow died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998, in a Tyler, Texas, hospital.
SNOW,Walter T., Dr. LCAP 2/18/1998
DeRidder --Funeral services for Dr. Walter T. Snow will be
announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Tyler,
Texas, hospital.
SOILEAU infant LCAP 2/20/1998
Kinder -- Funeral services for Walter Lee Soileau Jr. will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 20, in Christ Praise Worship Center. Burial will be in
Botley Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
He died at 7:58 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, in the Mamou hospital.
SPARKS, Charles E. LCAP 2/11/1998
DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Charles E. Sparks, 54, were at 2
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, in the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
The Rev. David Hennigan officiated. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery
under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Mr. Sparks died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital.
A native of Kentucky, he had lived in Louisiana for 30 years, 29 of
which were spent in DeQuincy. He was a self-employed flea market
trader and a member of the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Joyce Pharris Sparks of DeQuincy; four
daughters, Janet Hyatt of DeQuincy, Charlene Guillory of Lake
Charles, and Donna Wards and Tammy Sparks, both of Owensboro,
Ky.; three sons, Kenneth Breaux of DeQuincy, and Steven Breaux and
Glynn Sparks, both of Owensboro; five sisters, Brenda Anderson and
Ida Butler, both of Orange, Joann Bennett of Vinton, Shelly Carroll of
Bera, Ky., and Marie Brooks of Owensboro; two stepsisters, Helen
Wade and Beverly Watts, both of Orange; his mother, Ola Mae
Welborn of Orange, Texas; and 11 grandchildren.
SPARKS, Charles E. LCAP 2/8/1998
DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Charles E. Sparks, 54, will be at
2 p.m. today, Feb. 8, in the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic
Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m.
Sunday in the church.
Mr. Sparks died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital.
A native of Kentucky and a resident of Louisiana 30 years -- 29 of
them in DeQuincy -- he was a member of the Pentecostal Church of
DeQuincy. He was a self-employed flea-market trader.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Joyce Pharris Sparks; three sons,
Kenneth Breaux of DeQuincy, Steven Breaux of Crosby, Texas, and
Glynn Sparks of Owensboro, Ky.; four daughters, Janet Hyatt of
DeQuincy, Charlene Guillory of Lake Charles and Donna Wards and
Tammy Sparks, both of Owensboro, Ky.; five sisters, Brenda
Anderson and Ida Butler, both of Orange, Texas, Joann Bennett of
Vinton, Shelly Carroll of Bera, Ky., and Marie Brooks of Owensboro,
Ky.; two stepsisters, Helen Wade and Beverly Watts, both of Orange,
Texas; and 11 grandchildren.
SPARKS, Charles E., LCAP 2/10/1998
DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Charles E. Sparks, 54, were at 2
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, in the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
The Rev. David Hennigan officiated. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery
under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Mr. Sparks died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital.
A native of Kentucky, he had lived in Louisiana for 30 years, 29 of
which were spent in DeQuincy. He was a self-employed flea market
trader and a member of the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Joyce Pharris Sparks of DeQuincy; four
daughters, Janet Hyatt of DeQuincy, Charlene Guillory of Lake
Charles, and Donna Wards and Tammy Sparks, both of Owensboro,
Ky.; three sons, Kenneth Breaux of DeQuincy, and Steven Breaux and
Glynn Sparks, both of Owensboro; five sisters, Brenda Anderson and
Ida Butler, both of Orange, Joann Bennett of Vinton, Shelly Carroll of
Bera, Ky., and Marie Brooks of Owensboro; two stepsisters, Helen
Wade and Beverly Watts, both of Orange; his mother, Ola Mae
Welborn of Orange, Texas; and 11 grandchildren.
SPEARS, Wade LCAP 2/5/1998
Kinder -- Funeral services for Wade Spears, 67, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 5, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Oaks
Cemetery.
Mr. Spears died at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, in the
Sulphur hospital.
SPELL, Melba Eliza LCAP 2/11/1998
Crowley -- Funeral services for Melba Eliza Spell, 80, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Spiller Milton will officiate. Burial will be in Old Crowley
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
She died at 9:02 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in the Crowley hospital.
Survivors include one son, Tommy Davies of League City, Texas; one
daughter, Sara Lyons of Crowley; three grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
SPELL, Melba Eliza LCAP 2/10/1998
Crowley -- Funeral services for Melba Eliza Spell, 80, will be at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Spiller Milton will officiate. Burial will be in Old Crowley
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
She died at 9:02 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in the Crowley hospital.
Survivors include one son, Tommy Davies of League City, Texas; one
daughter, Sara Lyons of Crowley; three grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
SPENCE, Katie L. LCAP 2/5/1998
Funeral services for Katie Lauren Spence, 15, of Beaumont, Texas, will
be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in St. John Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Charles Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8-11:30 a.m. Friday in the
funeral home; and from 12:30 p.m. Friday in the church.
She died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in Beaumont.
A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Moss Bluff before moving to
Beaumont two years ago.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Condon Derby of Beaumont; her
father, Ennis Spence of Houston; one brother, Daniel Spence of
Beaumont; two sisters, Gretchen Pelton of Abeline, Texas and Meghan
Derby of Beaumont; ; and her maternal grandparents, Colonel
Frederick and Mary Condon of Lake Charles.
SPIKES, Jeff E. LCAP 2/20/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Jeff E. Spikes, 77, will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Spikes died at 10:57 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in his
residence.
SPILLERS, James R. LCAP 2/19/1998
Leesville -- Funeral arrangements for James Randall Spillers, 35,
will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died
Wednesday in Leesville.
SPILLERS, James R. LCAP 2/20/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for James Randall Spillers, 36, will be
at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Pine Hill Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral
Home.
Mr. Spillers died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, in Leesville.
SPOOR, Charles R. LCAP 2/22/1998
Funeral arrangements for Charles R. Spoor, 79, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Shreveport hospital.
SPOOR, Charles R. LCAP 2/23/1998
Funeral services for Charles R. Spoor, 79, will be held at 1:30 p.m.
today, Feb. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A scripture service was held Sunday.
Mr. Spoor died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital.
A native of Galeton, Pa., he lived in Lake Charles most of his life, prior
to moving to Shreveport three years ago. He worked at Chennault Air
Force Base for many years. Mr. Spoor was an army World War II
veteran and a life member of VFW Post 2130.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Guillory Spoor; one son, Jerry Spoor
of Leesville; three daughters, Sarah Rozas of Lake Charles, Sharon
Spoor and Nadine Owen, both of Shreveport; one sister, Elizabeth
Aley of Washington State; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
STEIN, David LCAP 2/24/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for David James Stein, 56, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. O'Brian will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today.
Mr. Stein died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital.
A native of New Iberia, he had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years.
He was a retired member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106 and
a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Stein; one son, Courtney Stein of
Lake Charles; one daughter, Anja Richard of Sulphur; one
stepdaughter, Pamela L. Hessifer of Sulphur; three brothers, Raymond
J., Turk P. and Todd A. Stein, all of Sulphur; two sisters, Gail M.
Darbonne of Sulphur and Wanda F. Chaumont of Lake Charles; his
parents, Wilson J. and Marjorie Stein of Sulphur; and six grandchildren.
STEIN, David LCAP 2/23/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for David James Stein, 56, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today.
Mr. Stein died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital.
A native of New Iberia, he had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years.
He was a retired member of Local 106, Pipefitters Union, and a
member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Stein; parents, Wilson J. and
Marjorie Stein of Sulphur; one son, Courtney Stein of Lake Charles;
one daughter, Anja Richard of Sulphur; three brothers, Raymond J.,
Tuck P. and Todd A. Stein, all of Sulphur; two sisters, Gail M.
Darbonne of Sulphur and Wanda F. Chaumont of Lake Charles; and
three grandchildren.
STEIN, David LCAP 2/22/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for David James Stein, 56, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday.
Mr. Stein died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital.
A native of New Iberia, he had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years.
He was a retired member of Local 106, Pipefitters Union, and a
member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Stein; parents, Wilson J. and
Marjorie Stein of Sulphur; one son, Courtney Stein of Sulphur; one
daughter, Anja Richard of Sulphur; three brothers, Raymond J., Tuck
P. and Todd A. Stein, all of Sulphur; two sisters, Gail M. Darbonne of
Sulphur and Wanda F. Chaumont of Lake Charles; and three
grandchildren.
STERLING, Filbert LCAP 2/19/1998
Funeral services for Filbert Sterling, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb.
20, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Raymond A.M. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred
Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30-10:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Mr. Sterling died Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Leonville, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was
the owner of Sterling Paint and Body Shop and a member of various
auto clubs. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include four sons, Filbert, Lawrence, Robert and Eddie
Sterling, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Joan and Harriet Sterling
and Mrs. Lois Thomas, all of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Janette Deville of
Austin, Texas; four brothers, Elliot Sr., John Sr. and August Sterling,
all of Lake Charles, and Adam Sterling of Compton, Calif.; two sisters,
Mrs. Agnes Duhon and Mrs. Genevieve Perkins, both of Lake Charles;
17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
STERLING, Filbert LCAP 2/18/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Filbert Sterling, 67, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital.
STOKES, Emily P. LCAP 2/27/1998
Shreveport -- Graveside services for Emily Palmer Stokes, 84,
will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in Forest Park Cemetery.
The Rev. William Mayo will officiate. Arrangements are under direction
of Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stokes died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a Shreveport care
center.
A native of Leesville, she lived in Shreveport where she graduated from
Byrd High School. She attended Randolph-Macon Women's College
and graduated from Southern Methodist University. She was a member
of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She moved to Lake Charles in 1944 and
was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She
was a past president of the Women's Society of Christian Service and
of the Review Club, a 100-year-old study club. She loved music and
belonged to the symphony, the Concert Association, the Art
Association and the American Association of University Women.
Survivors include her sister, Mrs. James B. Harris.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lake
Charles or to the McNeese University Foundation, the family said.
STROTHER, Lloyd P. LCAP 2/4/1998
DeRidder -- Funeral services for Lloyd P. Strother, 84, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Hopewell Cemetery.
Mr. Strother died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in a DeRidder
hospital.
STUMPF, W. Fred, Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mrs. W. Fred (Gerry) Stumpf, 51,
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Maplewood United
Methodist Church.
The Revs. Don Piraro, Karen F. Davis and Dick Scott-Welsh will
officiate. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Lake Lawn
Park and Mausoleum in Metairie under direction of Sulphur Memorial
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon-10 p.m. today with a Scripture reading at 7
p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Stumpf died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in Sulphur.
A native of New Orleans, she lived in Sulphur. She was a graduate of
Loyola University. She was active in Maplewood Methodist Church
where she served as financial secretary. She was an area representative
of the Children's Methodist Home in Ruston.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Robert Stumpf of Ohio; two
daughters, Suzy Sanchez of Albuquerque, N.M. and Fredericka
Stumpf of Pensacola, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
STUMPS, Geralynn A. LCAP 2/23/1998
Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Geralynn A. Stumps, 51, will
be announced by Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died
Sunday in a Sulphur hospital.
SUGGS, Bessie V. LCAP 2/17/1998
Clintwood, Va. -- Funeral services for Bessie V. Suggs, 86, will
be held Saturday, Feb. 21, in Mullens Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Stanley Cemetery. Local arrangements are under direction of Hixson
Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mrs. Suggs died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in a Newton, Texas, care
facility.
SULLIVAN, Stephen F. LCAP 2/24/1998
Culpepper, Va. -- Grave-side services for Stephen F. Sullivan, 48,
of Roanoke, Va., were held in the National Cemetery. Arrangements
were by Lotz Funeral Home.
He died Monday, Jan. 20, 1998, in a Salem, Va. hospital.
A former 12-year resident of Lake Charles, he was employed by
Lander's River Trips and initiated the spring canoe outings by SUNY in
Binghamton. He served 13 years in the Army Medical Corps and was a
Vietnam War veteran. While stationed at Stewart Air Base in
Newburgh, he served with the medics sent to the Woodstock Festival
in 1969. He and his former wife, Rhonda Hermann Gibson Sullivan,
were the only husband-wife graduates in the Class of 1982 at Broome
Community College where he earned his nursing degree. He worked at
his profession at Moss Regional Hospital, St. Patrick Hospital and
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital while living in Lake Charles.
Survivors include two sons, Bryan Sullivan of Lake Charles and Sean
Sullivan, of Ft. Hood, Texas; two stepsons, James Gibson, stationed in
Korea, and Thomas Gibson of Westlake; one stepdaughter, Sara
Lyons of Lake Charles; one brother, Michael Sullivan of New York
City; two sisters, Peggy Mitchell of Floral Park, N.Y. and Eileen
Hoffman of Eastchester, N.Y.; his mother, Margaret Sullivan of Floral
Park; one grandson; and a stepgranddaughter.
SULLIVAN, Joy Louise LCAP 2/24/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for Joy Louise Sullivan, 17, of
Anacoco, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in East Leesville
Baptist Church. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Bluff Creek
Cemetery in Clinton under direction of Charlet Funeral Home of
Clinton.
She died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in Alexandria.
TARDIFF, Robert A. LCAP 2/3/1998
DeRidder -- Graveside services for Robert Allen ''Rat'' Tardiff, 52,
will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 3, in Meadows Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Colonial Funeral Home.
Mr. Tardiff died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, in his residence.
TAYLOR, Leah LCAP 2/13/1998
Funeral services for Leah Taylor, 99, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
14, in Warren United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mrs. Taylor died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Warren United Methodist Church, United
Methodist Women and Mary McGriff Bell Circle.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Wagner of Houston
and Mrs. Dorothy Bell of Lake Charles.
TAYLOR, Ernest LCAP 2/14/1998
Merryville -- Funeral services for Ernest Taylor, 89, will be at 11
a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in True Light Baptist Church.
The Rev. Raymond Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville
Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Monday.
He died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital.
A native of Burnside, he was the first black mayor of Merryville from
1979- 1980 and the first black City Council member. He was a
member of the Merryville General Hospital Board. He was a sergeant
in the Army during World War II, and he received the World War II
Combat Medal and the Victory Medal. He retired from Boise Cascade
where he was a security officer. He was a deacon at True Light Baptist
Church, the superintendent of Sunday school and the choir president.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Miller Taylor; one son, Roger
Taylor of Lake Charles; three daughters, June Taylor of New Orleans,
Jean Smith of Lutcher and Florence Garner of Merryville; one brother,
E. Taylor of Convent; one sister, Martha Williams of Houston; and nine
grandchildren.
TEMPLE, Dannie H. Sr. LCAP 2/1/1998
Hornbeck -- Funeral services for Dannie H. Temple Sr., 43, will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of
Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville.
Mr. Temple died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital.
THIBODEAUX, Jeanette, Mrs. LCAP 2/11/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jeanette Marie Thibodeaux,
59, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of
Jennings. She died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
TEMPLE, Dannie H. Sr. LCAP 2/1/1998
Hornbeck -- Funeral services for Dannie H. Temple Sr., 43, will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of
Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville.
Mr. Temple died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital.
THIBODEAUX, Jeanette, Mrs. LCAP 2/10/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jeanette Marie Thibodeaux,
59, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of
Jennings. She died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
THIBODEAUX Infant, LCAP 2/7/1998
Funeral services for Rebekah Thibodeaux, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
David (Amy
Jo Douglas) Thibodeaux of Sulphur, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, in
Johnson
Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tom Bergeron will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery
in
Sulphur.
Visitation is from 3:30 p.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 am. Sunday.
She died at 10:47 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in a local hospital.
Survivors include one brother, David Allen Jeaux Thibodeaux; paternal
grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Elsword Joseph (Mary Sue) Thibodeaux of Lake Charles;
maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Dena) Douglas Jr. of Island, Kent., and
Mr. and
Mrs. Russel (Rebecca) Sharp of Sulphur; paternal greatgrandparents, Pearl
Droddy of
Birmingham, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Lester (Eula Mae) Thibodeaux of Lake
Charles;
maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Joyce) Douglas Sr. of
Livermore,
Ky., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Island, Ky., Charlotte Sharp of
Bowie, Texas,
and Mr. and Mrs. G.O. (Lou) Wade of Gunnison, Colo.; and maternal
great-great-
grandmother, Ora Fern Burden of Beaver Dam, Ky.
TAYLOR, Leah LCAP 2/7/1998
Funeral arrangements for Leah Taylor, 99, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home.
She died Friday in a local hospital.
THOMAS, Clifton Ray LCAP 2/18/1998
Funeral arrangements for Clifton Ray Thomas, 33, will be announced
by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
THOMAS, Clifton R. LCAP 2/22/1998
Funeral services for Clifton Ray Thomas, 33, will be at 8 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 23, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday,
with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Monday in the church.
Mr. Thomas died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Washington
High School, attended McNeese State University and was a graduate
of Stage One. He was employed by Dynamic Design.
Survivors include five brothers, Eddie Lee Jackson, Benjamin, Lionel
Anthony and Timothy Wayne Thomas, all of Lake Charles, and Elton
James Thomas of Detroit, Mich.; and two sisters, Jennifer Delafosse of
Lake Charles and Betty Ann Thomas Coleman of San Jose, Calif.
THOMPSON, Sam LCAP 2/22/1998
Elton -- Funeral services for Sam Thompson, 70, will be held at 2
p.m. today, Feb. 22, in Indian Bible Church. Burial will be in St. Peter
Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder.
Mr. Thompson died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1998, in the Mamou hospital.
TRAHAN, Edola LCAP 2/25/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Edola Trahan, 88, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 8:35 p.m.
Monday in the Sulphur hospital.
TRAHAN, Lawrence LCAP 2/28/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Lawrence Trahan, 93, will be at 10
a.m. today, Feb. 28, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic
Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of
Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Trahan died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
TRAHAN, Ortanse S.,Mrs. LCAP 2/2/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ortanse Soileau Trahan, 90,
will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 2, from Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Oris A. Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Sunday evening.
Mrs. Trahan died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
A lifelong resident of Jennings, she was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church and the Ladies' Altar Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Leona) Mire of Jennings;
one sister, Melizza Crochet of Jennings; two grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
TRAHAN, Lawrence LCAP 2/27/1998
Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Lawrence Trahan, 93, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 3 p.m.
Thursday in the Jennings hospital.
TRAHAN, Edola , Mrs. LCAP 2/26/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edola Trahan, 88, of Sulphur
will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 26, from Our Lady Help of Christians
Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the
direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Trahan died at 8:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in the Sulphur
hospital.
TROSPER, Harold D. LCAP 2/9/1998
Jennings -- Funeral services for Harold D. Trosper, 85, will be held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Miguez Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tom Reighney will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview
Cemetery in Lake Arthur.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Trosper died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in his residence.
A native of Dubois, Wyo., he was a resident of Lake Arthur before
moving to Broussard two years ago. He was a retired plant operator
for Superior Oil Company.
Survivors include one son, Richard D. Trosper of Dallas, Texas; two
daughters, Mrs. Mel (Joyce) Linde of Lafayette and Darlene Whitsell of
Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
TURNER, Robert Jr. LCAP 2/7/1998
Oakdale.- Funeral services for Robert "Butch" Turner Jr., 54, will be at 3
p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery.
Mr. Turner died Thursday, Feb. 5,1998, in his residence.
TYLER, Reid LCAP 2/18/1998
Funeral services for Reid Tyler, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Thurs-day, Feb.
19, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Grace-land
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Tyler died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in local hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of West Seattle High
School and a member of the Navy during the Korean War. He was
president/broker of Tyler-Roberts Co. Inc. and a member of the real
estate industry for many years. He was a member of the Calcasieu
Board of Realtors, founding member and past president of the
Calcasieu Preser-vation Society, and past member of the Lake Charles
Little Theater. He was a longtime member of the South City Kiwanis
Club and a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Survivors include one brother, Thomas Tyler of Lake Charles.
TURNER, Robert Jr. LCAP 2/6/1998
Oakdale &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Robert Turner Jr. will
be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Thursday at his
residence.
VALLETTE, Edith LCAP 2/25/1998
Carlyss -- Funeral services for Edith "Blue Eye" Vallette, 91, will
be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, from St. Theresa Catholic Church.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa
Pines Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home with a 7:30 p.m.
rosary; and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday in church.
Mrs. Vallette died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital.
A native of Cameron, she was a resident of Carlyss and a member of
St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Calvin Vallette of Carlyss; one daughter,
Mrs. Roy (Nelva Fay) Newton of Bossier City; one sister, Tillie Mudd
of College Station, Texas; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
and four great-great-grandchildren.
VAN OUWERKERK, William LCAP 2/28/1998
Orange, Texas -- Memorial services for former Lake Charles
resident William ''Van'' Van Ouwerkerk, 62, will be at 10 a.m. today,
Feb. 28, in Claybar Funeral Home.
Mr. Van Ouwerkerk died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a Houston
hospital.
VARDAMAN, Rory D. LCAP 2/26/1998
Funeral arrangements for Rory D. Vardaman, 3, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:22 a.m. Wednesday in a local
hospital.
VIATOR, Elias LCAP 2/7/1998
Mermentau - Funeral services for Elias Viator, 82, will be at 1 p.m.
today, Feb. 7,
from St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery
under
direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings.
Mr. Viator died at 6:12 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, in a Jennings care
center.
VARDAMAN, Rory D. LCAP 2/27/1998
Funeral services for Rory D. Vardaman, 3, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia
Cemetery in Ragley.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
He died at 4:22 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a local hospital.
Survivors include his mother, Thresa Renee Reeves Vardaman of
Sulphur; his father, Ricky Don Vardaman of Midwest City, Okla.; one
sister, Kurstin Renee Vardaman of Sulphur; maternal grandparents,
Mrs. Jo Reeves of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Larry
(Patsy) Reeves; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Helen)
Vardaman Jr. of Midwest City; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur (Georgie) Reeves of Ragley; paternal great-grandparents,
John Vardaman Sr. of LaPorte, Ind., and Aretta Carts of Bellingham,
Wa.; and great-great-grandmother, Oleda Price of Oklahoma City.
VEILLON, Fubula LCAP 2/24/1998
Funeral services for Fubula Veillon, 84, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., with a rosary at 6 p.m., today in the
funeral home; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Veillon died at 5:35 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A native of Swords, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 52
years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the
Calcasieu Association for Retarded Citizens.
Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Campbell of Lake Charles;
two brothers, Ferdie Huval of Eunice and Wilson Eval of Las Vegas,
Nev.; and two grandchildren.
VERRET, Mabel J. LCAP 2/23/1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel J. Verret, 94, will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3-6 p.m. today with a 5 p.m. rosary, and from 10
a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Verret died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A native of Loreauville, she lived in Lake Charles since 1924. Mrs.
Verret was past president of the Second Ward School P.T.A. She was
a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral and the Ladies Altar
Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Gloria) Zimmermann; two
sisters, Ms. Etalia Judice and Mrs. Joe (Gertie) Guillory, all of Lake
Charles; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
VINCENT Infant LCAP 2/12/1998
Morse -- Funeral services for Jeanne Claire Vincent, infant daughter
of Dwayne and Debra Vincent, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 12, from
Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under
direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.
She died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
VINCENT Infant LCAP 2/12/1998
Morse -- Funeral services for Jeanne Claire Vincent, infant daughter
of Dwayne and Debra Vincent, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 12, from
Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under
direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.
She died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in the Jennings
hospital.
WALKER, Victor M. LCAP 2/13/1998
Glenmora -- Funeral services for Victor M. Walker, 89, will be at
11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in Harmony Baptist Church in Glenmora.
Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens under direction of
Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Walker died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in the Oakdale
hospital.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Hoyle died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a Beaumont, Texas,
hospital.
A native of Hill County, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles since
1991, when he established a new congregation, Southside Church of
Christ. He was a preacher for 45 years, and most of his preaching was
done in Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Sammie Hoyle of Lake Charles; two
daughters, Karen Kibodeaux of Vidor, Texas, and Mary Harrison of
Mauriceville, Texas; one brother, Clovis Hoyle of Waco, Texas; two
sisters, Era Kennedy and Doris Skidmore, both of Hillsboro; and six
grandchildren.
WALLACE, Mildred S. LCAP 2/18/1998
Hattiesburg, Miss. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred s.
Wallace, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in Hulett-Winstead
Funeral Home.
The Revs. Gerald Buckley and David E. Steele will officiate. Burial will
be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Petal, Miss.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today.
Mrs. Wallace died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, in a Hattiesburg hospital.
A lifelong resident of Petal, she graduated from Hattiesburg High
School. She was a member of Petal-Harvey Baptist Church and the
T.E.L. Sunday School class and was a longtime employee of the Petal
Mercantile Company.
Survivors include two sons, Haughey Donald Wallace Jr. of Petal, and
John Fremont Wallace of Vicksburg, Miss.; two daughters, Anna Lou
Mixon of Moss Bluff and J. E. Mike "Geane" Anderson of Petal; eight
grandchildren; and 13 grandchildren.
WATSON infant LCAP 2/27/1998
Elton -- Graveside services for Samuel Boyd Watson, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. David (Diane) Watson of Jennings, will be at 2 p.m.
today, Feb. 27, in Liberty Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction
of Ardoin's Funeral Home.
The infant died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, in Baton Rouge.
WHITTEN, Sidney L. Sr. LCAP 2/13/1998
Turkey Creek -- Funeral services for Sidney L. Whitten, Sr. 71,
will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Feb. 13, in First United Pentecostal Church
in Turkey Creek. Burial will be in St. Theresa's Catholic Cemetery
under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Whitten died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, in his
residence.
WILLIAMS, William LCAP 2/3/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for William "Bull" or ''Cowboy''
Williams will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Hixson Funeral
Home.
The Revs. Melvin Smith and Homer Fondren will officiate. Burial will
be in Whittacker Cemetery in DeRidder.
Visitation is from 6 p.m. today.
Mr. Williams died at 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998 in the Leesville
hospital.
A native of Anniston, Ala., he worked for the City of Leesville in the
Public Works Department and was an avid CB enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nelda Mitchell Williams; one son,
Edward W. ''Bubba'' Williams of Leesville; one daughter, Mrs. Angela
Harris of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, Howard Hartley of Chulafiney,
Ala; and one sister, Mrs. Nadine Jeane of Leesville ; and his
stepmother, Mrs. Mable Williams of Chulafiney.
WILLIAMS, Dave E. Jr. LCAP 2/28/1998
Funeral services for Dave E. Williams Jr., 67, will be at 1 p.m. today,
Feb. 28, in New Sunlight Baptist Church.
The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Gurley, he lived in Lake Charles for 36 years. He served in
the Army and Airborne Division Band Gulf Assistance Program,
Ambassa-dor of Soul and Army Band, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
and was a past commander Post 551 American Legion. He was a
member of the VFW, Holy Royal Arch Mt. Moriah 21, Magnolia State
Peace Officers Association and Cornerstone Lodge 229. He was a
probation and parole officer and band director for Katie B. Thomas
and Elton High schools.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Billie Williams; four sons, Donald
Kirven Williams of Baton Rouge, Dave E. Williams III and Evad
Williams, both of Houston and Dudley Williams of Kansas; two
daughters, Mrs. Virginia Bell of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Venessa Lewis
of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Davillier and Mrs. Mary Durald of
New Orleans; his mother, Mrs. Sadie Sample Green of New Orleans;
and eight grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Leo D. LCAP 2/12/1998
Bivens -- Funeral services for Leo Douglas Williams, 89, of Monroe,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in Boxwood Church of Christ. Burial
will be in Bivens Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Mr. Williams died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in a Monroe
hospital.
WILLIAMS, Leo D. LCAP 2/12/1998
Bivens -- Funeral services for Leo Douglas Williams, 89, of Monroe,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in Boxwood Church of Christ. Burial
will be in Bivens Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Mr. Williams died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998, in a Monroe
hospital.
WILLIAMS, Arthur LCAP 2/5/1998
DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Arthur Williams, 92, of the Singer
area, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 5, in DeQuincy Church of Christ.
The Revs. Ray Hyatt and Joey Franks will officiate. Burial will be in
Bivens Community Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. - noon today in the funeral home, and from 1
p.m. in the church.
Mr. Williams died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998, in a care center.
He was a lifelong resident of the Fields-Singer area and a member of
DeQuincy Church of Christ. He retired from Newport Industries as a
wood contractor. He was a cattle and tree farmer.
Survivors include one daughter, Doloris Sanders of DeQuincy; one son,
Robert Harold Williams of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Bivens Community Cemetery, Permanent
Trust Fund, 225 Old River Dam Road, Merryville, LA 70653, the
family said.
WILLIAMS, Charles H. LCAP 2/3/1998
Vinton -- Funeral services for Charles Henry Williams, 66, will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly.
Mr. Williams died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, in his residence.
WILLIAMS, David E. LCAP 2/26/1998
Funeral arrangements for David Ernest Williams, 67, will be announced
by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital.
WILLIAMS, Dave E. Jr. LCAP 2/27/1998
Funeral services for Dave E. Williams Jr., 67, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, in New Sunlight Baptist Church.
The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mr. Williams died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, in a local hospital.
A native of Gurley, he lived in Lake Charles for 36 years. He served in
the Army and Airborne Division Band Gulf Assistance Program,
Ambassador of Soul and Army Band, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
and was a past commander Post 551 American Legion. He was a
member of the VFW, Holy Royal Arch Mt. Moriah 21, Magnolia State
Peace Officers Association and Cornerstone Lodge 229. He was a
probation and parole officer and band director for Katie B. Thomas
and Elton high schools.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Billie Williams; four sons, Donald
Kirven Williams of Baton Rouge, Dave E. Williams III and Evad
Williams, both of Houston, and Dudley Williams of Kansas; two
daughters, Mrs. Virginia Bell of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Venessa Lewis
of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Davillier and Mrs. Mary Durald of
New Orleans; his mother, Mrs. Sadie Sample Green of New Orleans;
and eight grandchildren.
WILLIS, William L. LCAP 2/24/1998
Leesville -- Funeral services for William L. Willis, 99, of Merryville
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 24, in Comrade Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Comrade Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. Willis died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.
WILSON, Lorraine L. LCAP 2/15/1998
Gulfport, Miss -- Funeral services for Lorraine Lott Wilson, 69,
will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in Riemann Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Prien Lake Park Cemetery in Lake Charles.
Visitation is from 12:30-2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Wilson died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in Gulfport.
A native of Kiln, Miss., she attended Bay High School and graduated
from Lake Charles High School and Louisiana State University. She
was a resident of Lake Charles but returned to Mississippi after her
retirement.
Survivors include one daughter, Lora "Lori" Wilson of West Monroe,
La.; two stepdaughters, Leslie C. Wilson of New Orleans and Lillian
Wilson of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one brother, Andrew J. Lott IV of Kiln,
Miss.; and five grandchildren.
WILSON, Brandy R. LCAP 2/23/1998
Funeral services for Brandy Renee Wilson, 22, will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon-10 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary and from 8
a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Wilson died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, in a Baton Rouge hospital.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Our Lady
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Adam Wilson; one daughter, Amy
Renee Wilson of Sulphur; one sister, Rena Rechella Budge; and her
parents, Charles and Cynthia Budge, all of Lake Charles.
WILSON, Lorraine L. LCAP 2/16/1998
Gulfport, Miss -- Funeral services for Lorraine Lott Wilson, 69,
will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 16, in Riemann Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, in Prien Lake Park
Cemetery in Lake Charles.
Visitation is from 12:30-2 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Wilson died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, in Gulfport.
A native of Kiln, Miss., she attended Bay High School and graduated
from Lake Charles High School and Louisiana State University. She
lived in Lake Charles before returning to Mississippi upon retirement.
Survivors include one daughter, Lora "Lori" Wilson of West Monroe;
two stepdaughters, Leslie C. Wilson of New Orleans and Lillian Wilson
of Pittsburgh; one brother, Andrew J. Lott IV of Kiln, Miss.; and five
grandchildren.
WILSON, Brandy LCAP 2/22/1998
Funeral arrangements for Brandy Wilson, 22, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Baton Rouge hospital.
WITCHER, Loren R. LCAP 2/28/1998
Funeral services for Loren R. Witcher, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb.
28, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Douglas Moore and Linda Hopkins will officiate. Burial will
be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. Witcher died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, in a local
hospital.
A native of Perry, Okla., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 35
years. He began work for Conoco Oil Company in 1956 and became
known throughout the world for his expertise as a drilling
superintendent. He was assigned by Conoco to handle the toughest
assignments in the oil industry worldwide before his retirement in 1982.
He was a member of the First Christian Church where he had served as
a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Emily Ruth Harris Witcher; two sons, Ronald
Witcher of Midland, Texas and Dennis Witcher of Los Angeles; one
sister, Lorene Finnell of Kansas City, Mo.; and seven grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 2525 Second
Avenue, Lake Charles, La. 70601, the family said.
WITCHER, Loren LCAP 2/27/1998
Funeral arrangements for Loren Witcher, 81, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday in a local
hospital.
WOODS, Sylvia LCAP 2/9/1998
Forest Hill -- Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Woods, 85, will be
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Melder Community Cemetery under direction of
Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Woods died at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in an Alexandria
hospital.
WYKOFF, Nathan ,Mrs. LCAP 2/8/1998
Fenton -- Funeral services for Mrs. Nathan (Virginia Grace Keyes)
Wykoff, 56, of 23537 Keyes Road, will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8,
in the Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church.
The Revs. Nathan Wykoff and Arnold Wy-koff will officiate. Dismissal
will be at 10 a.m. Monday with burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in
Fenton under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Mrs. Wykoff died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, in a Lake
Charles hospital.
A Welsh native, she lived in Fenton most of her life. She was a member
of the Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church, where she was a musician, a
member of the Mission, where she was a teacher, youth coordinator,
president of the Senior Mission, a deaconess, a missionary for the
Eastern Regional for the Calcasieu M&E Association and a teacher of
the Women's Auxiliary. In 1984 she founded the Women's Outreach
Prayer Fellowship Association. She was a member of the Esther Grand
Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 95, of Kinder, and
chairperson for Minister's Wife Association. She was a cosmetologist, a
seamstress and a beautician.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Rev. Arnold Wykoff of
Natchez, Miss.; one daughter, Valorie Lynett Wykoff of Fenton; four
sisters, Mrs. Letha Maryland, Mrs. Mabel Jones and Minister Yvonne
Geneva Wykoff, all of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Cora Lee Alfred; two
brothers, Rev. Griffin B. Keyes of Beaumont, Texas, and Minister
Herbert Keys of Fenton; and two grandchildren.
WYKOFF, Nathan ,Mrs. LCAP 2/6/1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nathan (Virginia Grace) Wykoff, 56,
will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 5:50 p.m.
Thursday in a local hospital.