JULY 2001 OBITUARIESJULY 2001 OBITUARIES
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Vivien A. Barbee - 7/1/2001
SHREVEPORT - Funeral arrangements for Vivien A. Barbee, 83, will be at 2:30
p.m. Monday, July 2, in Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home.
The Rev. Milton Slocum will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. Monday.
Mrs. Barbee died Thursday, June 28, in Shreveport.
A native of Boyle, Miss., she had lived in Shreveport for 28 years. She
attended Hillman College, Blue Mountain College, the University of Alabama and
McNeese State University. She taught music and piano privately and in public
schools. She was a member and past three-term president of the Greater
Shreveport Music Teacher's Association. She was a member of First Baptist
Church and was active in the Sunday School.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Bob (Martha) Kightlinger of Coushatta,
Mrs. Bill (Vivien) Swant of Billings, Mont., Mrs. Mike (Mignonne) Owens of
Shreveport and Mrs. Jim (Yvonne) Rickard of Louisville, Ky.; one son, William
Milton Barbee of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. James (Narcissa) Richardson
of Madison, Miss., and Mrs. Lewis (Antoinette) Myers of Cambodia; two
brothers, William B. Alexander Jr., of Cleveland, Miss., and Richard Alexander
of Tampa, Fla; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Varner Billops - 7/1/2001
DeQUINCY - Funeral services for Varner "Vernon" Billops Jr., 56, will be at 7
p.m. Monday, July 2, in Mount Zion Baptist Church.
The Rev. Gilbert Richardson will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery
in Westlake under the direction of James Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. Monday.
Mr. Billops died at 10:45 Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Benton Harbor, Mich., he had lived in the Mossville area for 16
years. He worked at Northrop Grumman until 1995.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn J. Smith-Billops of Sulphur; one daughter,
Carmella "Tia" Murphy of Richmond, Va.; four brothers, L.C. Flemings of Benton
Harbor and Leroy Billops, Theotis Johnson and Stan Johnson, all of St. Louis;
and three sisters, Freddie Garvin and Elvia Nelson, both of St. Louis, and
Irene "Dollie" Cole of Benton Harbor.
Mary R. Deason - 7/1/2001
DeRIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Mary R. Deason, 78, of Pitkin, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Rosepine care center.
Hazel Durio - 7/1/2001
Funeral arrangements for Hazel Durio, 90, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
Lottie L. Gros - 7/1/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Lottie L. Gros, 86, will be at 3 p.m. today,
July 1, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Carlyss.
Visitation is from noon today.
Mrs. Gros died Friday, June 29, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She worked for the Firestone Tire and
Rubber Plant for 17 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Peggy Moreland of Sulphur; one sister,
Gertrude Amuny of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Leola L. Hebert - 7/1/2001
Funeral services for Leola L. Hebert, 78, of LeBleu Settlement, will be at 2
p.m. today, July 1, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in
Chloe.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Sunday. A rosary was said Saturday.
Mrs. Hebert died Friday, June 29, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of LeBleu Settlement. She was a member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and was
secretary of the Tops Club in Lake Charles. She was a retired secretary for
the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
Survivors include one half sister, Pat Fruge of Lake Charles.
Barbara Jeanise - 7/1/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Jeanise, 63, will
be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Many.
Frank Jernigan - 7/1/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Frank Jernigan, 70, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Sulphur hospital.
Betty Lou Jones - 7/1/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Betty Lou Jones, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Monday,
July 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in
Carlyss.
She died Friday, June 29, 2001, in a local hospital.
Patricia H. Jones - 7/1/2001
WESTLAKE - Memorial services for Patricia Ann Hamilton Jones will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 2, in Lake Area Worship Center.
The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate.
Mrs. Jones died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in a local hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Jonny J. Jones of Cocoa, Fla.; one daughter,
Autumne Leah Robbins of Cocoa; one son, Jordan Nelson of Westlake; one sister,
Bobbie Jean Arnold of Lake Charles; two brothers, George Richard Hamilton of
Westlake and Robert Lee Hamilton of Moss Bluff; and her parents, Chester and
Evelyn Hamilton of Westlake.
Ray A. LaBauve - 7/1/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ray Allen LaBauve, 48, will be announced by Miguez
Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Harold Lartigue - 7/1/2001
Funeral services for Harold J. "Toby" Lartigue Sr., 56, will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 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 6-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mr. Lartigue died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Lartigue of Lake Charles; five sons,
Harold J. Lartigue of Lake Charles and Robert L. Lartigue, Joseph L. Lartigue,
Terrance Holeman and Jerome Scott, all of Houston; two daughters, Lolita
Ceasar and Sheryl Lartigue, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, David
Lartigue and Robert Lubin, both of Houston, Bobby Lartigue of Missouri City,
Texas, and William Lartigue of Texas City, Texas; three sisters, Marie Walters
and Doris Dent, both of Houston, and Fayetta Carpenter of California; and
eight grandchildren.
Thelma M. Lyons - 7/1/2001
Funeral services for Thelma Meharg Lyons, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July
2, in the First Presbyterian Chuch of Lake Charles.
The Rev. Robert Malsbary will officiate. Graveside services will be held at a
later date in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Lyons died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in her residence.
A native of Gatesville, Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. She
was an undergraduate of Texas Women's University and did graduate studies at
Columbia University in New York. She was the eighth woman to serve in the U.S.
Coast Guard as a lieutenant. She was a dietician for Cook County Hospital in
Chicago. She was a supervisor for the Arkansas State School Lunch Program and
the Calcasieu Parish school lunch program, from which she retired in 1972. She
was a consultant registered dietician for local hospitals and care centers.
She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Enterprise Club and the Rose Club.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Women's Circle and a charter member of
the women's Bible study group. She served as a deacon, elder and Sunday school
teacher for First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her son, Bob Lyons of Lake Charles, and four grandchildren.
Avra John Matte - 7/1/2001
Funeral arrangements for Avra John Matte, 78, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home.
He died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Ione Mitchell - 7/1/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ione Mitchell, 66, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. She died at 5:25 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital.
Karen Scroggs - 7/1/2001
LOREAUVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Karen Moore Scroggs, 56, will be at 11
a.m. Monday, July 2, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The Rev. Cyprian Eze will officiate. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery
under the direction of David Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Scroggs died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2001, in Sunset.
A native of Edgerly, she had lived in Loreauville. She was a classified
manager for the Daily Iberian newspaper in New Iberia from 1972-1997 and had
been classified manager for the Daily World in Opelousas. She was the first
woman president of the New Iberia Rotary Club and was a treasurer for the
Opelousas Noon Rotary Club. She was a former alderman for Loreauville. She was
a member of the New Iberia supper club. She was a member of the Peace by Piece
Quilting Club of Loreauville.
Survivors include two sons, Judd Scroggs of Macon, Ga., and Frank Scroggs of
Slidell; two daughters, Kyla David of Lafayette and Tara Jones of Loreauville;
her mother, Leitha Ritta Moore of Loreauville; and six grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnson St., No. 200,
Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said.
Henry Randall - 7/1/2001
VINTON - Funeral arrangements for Henry Randall will be announced by James
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital.
John R. Vincent - 7/1/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for John Rudy Vincent, 74, will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, July 2, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre
Cemetery with full military rites.
Mr. Vincent died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001 in his residence.
Ernest F. Bel - 7/2/2001
MIDLAND, Texas -- Funeral services for the Rev. Dr. Ernest Fred Bel, 64, will
be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, in The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity.
The Revs. Stockton Will-iams and Robert M. Cooper will officiate. Burial will
be in Rest-haven Mem-orial Park under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Mr. Bel died Saturday, June 30, 2001.
A native of New Orleans, he was a former resident of Lake Charles. He was a
1954 graduate of a Lake Charles high school. He received his bachelor's degree
from LSU in 1958 and his master of divinity degree from The General
Theological Seminary in New York in 1961. He attended St. Luke's School of
Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., in 1964 and the
Tulane Graduate School of Social Work in New Orleans from 1969-70. He received
analytical training in Zurich, Switzerland, from 1970-75, and received his
Ph.D. from the Intergentes Studiorun De Humanani Generis Psychologia in Baden,
Switzerland, in 1974.
He received a degree in analytical psychology from the C.G. Jung Institute in
Zurich in 1975. He attended Lincoln University School of Law in San Francisco
from 1982-84. He obtained his neurotherapy certification with E.E.G. Spectrum
in Encino, Calif., in 1994.
He was a curate at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans from 1961-63;
chaplain and assistant headmaster of St. Martin's School in Metairie, 1963-65;
associate priest of St. Stephen Church in Belvedere, Calif., 1975-84; and
associate priest of St. John Church in Clayton, Calif., 1982-84.
A former resident of San Francisco, he was in private practice in
psychotherapy and Junigan analysis from 1975-84; part of the clinical staff of
Sunset Day Treatment Center, 1976-78; and taught at C.G. Jung Institute of San
Francisco, 1977-84.
He moved to Dallas in 1984, where he was in private practice in Junigan
analysis; served as a psychological and educational consultant to business,
churches and schools; was interim rector at St. Thomas the Apostle Church from
1988-89; associate of Christian Education at St. Michael and All Angels
Church, 1984-95; and faculty member of the C.G. Jung Institute of Dallas,
1987-2001. He was president of the institute from 1995-99. He worked at the
C.G. Jung Education Center of Houston from 1990-93, where he served on the
board of directors from 1988-97.
He moved to Midland in 1994, where he established the Neurotherapy Associates.
He retired from Spectrum Counseling and Human Development in 1999. He was a
member of the Krewe of Dorians in New Orleans.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Bel of Midland; one son, John Boyd Bel of
Cotati, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Jeanne "Durga") Fuller of Redwood
Valley, Calif., Lauren Elizabeth Pace of Boulder, Colo., and Sarah Harriett
Pace of Oxford, Miss.; one brother, James Boyd Bel of Lake Charles; one
sister, Jeanne Ingraham of Houston; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity Trust Fund,
1412 W. Illinois, Midland, TX 79701 or Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621,
Midland, TX 79702, the family said.
Belaire infant - 7/2/2001
Graveside services for Phillip Duane Belaire, infant son of Robert and Cris
(Vincent) Belaire, were held Sunday, July 1, in Consolata Cemetery.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of
Johnson Funeral Home.
The infant died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001, in a local hospital.
Additional survivors include one brother, Christ-opher Robert Belaire of Lake
Charles; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Cogie Vincent of Lake Charles; and
paternal grandparents, Presley and Carolyn Belaire of Gueydan.
Varner Billops Jr. - 7/2/2001
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Varner "Vernon" Billops Jr., 56, will be at 7
p.m. today, July 2, in Mount Zion Baptist Church.
The Rev. Gilbert Rich-ardson will officiate. Burial will be in Perk-ins
Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of James Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m.
Mr. Billops died at 10:45 Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Benton Harbor, Mich., he had lived in the Mossville area for 16
years. He worked at Northrop Grum-man until 1995.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn J. Smith-Billops of Sulphur; one daughter,
Carmella "Tia" Murphy of Richmond, Va.; four brothers, L.C. Flemings of Benton
Harbor and Leroy Billops, Theotis Johnson and Stan Johnson, all of East St.
Louis; and three sisters, Freddie Garvin and Elivia Nelson, both of East St.
Louis, and Irene "Dollie" Cole of Benton Harbor.
Numa W. Chaisson - 7/2/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Numa W. ''Jr.'' Chaisson, 74, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, July 3, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Joseph Doucte will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery
in Carlyss.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday.
Mr. Chaisson died Saturday, June 30, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was retired from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Ward 4 Parish Barn. He
was a Korean War veteran and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include one daughter, Lane Chaisson of Odenton, Md.; one
stepdaughter, Susan Achesan of Sulphur; three stepsons, Lionel Mestayer, Joel
Mestayer and Danny Mestayer, all of Sulphur; and two sisters, Lillian
Gautreaux and Waver Sonnier, both of Sulphur.
Hazel Durio - 7/2/2001
Funeral services for Hazel Durio, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, from
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 45 years. She
was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the League of Sacred Heart.
Allen Fontenot - 7/2/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Allen ''Poncho'' Fontenot, 55, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at Sunday in the local
hospital.
Harry Guillory - 7/2/2001
Funeral arrangements for Harry Guillory, 67, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital.
Mrs. Charles J. Jeanise - 7/2/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Charles J. (Barbara) Jeanise, 63, will be
at 10 a.m. today, July 2, in Miguez Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jimmie E. Glover will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery
in Welsh.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Jeanise died at 3:22 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in a Many hospital.
A native of Iota, she had lived in Many for 20 years. She was a former
resident of Baton Rouge. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and its
Adult Ladies Sunday school class.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Carl Jeanise of Baton Rouge and Joey
Jeanise of Lake Charles; two daughters, Jacquita Stroughter of Baton Rouge and
Charln Stewart of Lake Charles; one brother, Preston Lawrence of Washington;
four sisters, Natalie Johnson of Alexandria, Betty Mullins of Lake Charles and
Jackie Van Ness and Lottie Touchet, both of Welsh; and three grandchildren.
Frank W. Jernigan - 7/2/2001
SULPHUR - Memorial services for Frank W. "Skeet" Jernigan, 70, will be at 7
p.m. Tuesday, July 3, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. The body was donated to science.
Visitation is from 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Jernigan died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Okmulgee, Okla, he had lived in Maplewood since 1944. He was a
graduate of Sulphur High School and the first class of McNeese State
University. He received his master's degree in education from the University
of Mississippi and attended LSU.
He was a teacher and coach at Central School, and principal of Second Ward and
Hamilton Elementary schools. He was named supervisor when the Lake Charles
City and the Calcasieu Parish school systems merged. He was director of high
schools. He retired as assistant superintendent of administration in 1980.
In 1982 he was elected a member of the School Board, a position he held for 12
years. He was president of the School Board in 1987. He was named boss of the
year by the Lake Charles Jaycees for 1979-80. He served on the Industrial
Committee, was School Board representative on the Chennault project and worked
with the education committee for the Chamber Southwest.
He worked with the Cal-Cam Association for Crippled Children and Adults and
served as fund-drive chairman in 1983. He coached American Legion baseball. He
was a member of the Rotary Club.
He was a guest lecturer at McNeese.
Survivors include his wife, Frankie Johnson Jernigan; one son, Michael
Jernigan of LaPorte, Texas; one daughter, Rebecca J. Vaussine of Lafayette;
one brother, Pat L. Jernigan of Sulphur; two sisters, Billie Richardson of
Mount Pleasant, Texas, and Joy Parks of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Village foundations or the charity
of one's choice, the family said.
Mary Ruth Johnson - 7/2/2001
PITKIN - Funeral services for Mary Ruth Johnson, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today,
July 2, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Baptist
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Johnson died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in a Rosepine care
facility.
Ray A. LaBauve Sr. - 7/2/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Ray Allen LaBauve Sr., 48, will be at 2
p.m. today, July 2, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be
in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake
Arthur.
Mr. LaBauve died Friday, June 29, 2001, in his residence.
Abra J. Matte Sr. - 7/2/2001
Funeral services for Abra John Matte Sr. will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, in
Christ the King Chapel.
The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under
the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and 8
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mr. Matte died at 5:46 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Eunice, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He retired from Operators
Local 406. He was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was a member of Christ the
King Chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice S. Matte of Lake Charles; three sons,
Wilfred "Will" Matte and Davis Matte, both of Sulphur, and A.J. Matte Jr. of
Baton Rouge; one daughter, Bertha Thibodeaux of Sulphur; three stepsons, Perry
Wayne, Donald and Mark Witherwax, all of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter,
Jackie Guillory of Lake Charles; one brother, Louis Roy of Eunice; three
sisters, Gertrude Doucet of Lake Charles, Martha Vasseur of Mamou and Thelma
LeBouef of Eunice; 23 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Helen D. Semere - 7/2/2001
Funeral services for Helen Darby Semere, 73, will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday,
July 3, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
A native of Youngsville, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was
a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Anthony Harris of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Barbara Maye of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Robelita Ann Tolbert - 7/2/2001
OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Robelita Ann Tolbert, 27, will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 3, in Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community
Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
She died Monday, June 25, 2001, in the local hospital.
Lee W. Bertrand - 7/3/2001
TACOMA, Wash. - Funeral services for Lee W. Bertrand, 70, were held Monday,
July 2, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Burial was in Tahoma National Cemetery under the direction of Whitmore Funeral
Home of Buckley, Wash.
Mr. Bertrand died Friday, June 29, 2001, in Tacoma.
A native of Basile, he was a longtime resident of Moss Bluff. He moved to
Washington in 1987. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. for 37 years. He
was a member of the Northwest Cajun Association and the Washington State
Fiddlers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene Bertrand of Buckley; two sons, James
Bertrand of Enumelaw, Wash., and Carl Bertrand of Tacoma; one daughter, Karen
Bertrand of Enumelaw; one brother, Elrey Bertrand of Basile; two sisters,
Amedia Mott of Houston and Mrs. Garland (Olive) Dominque of Lake Charles;
three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Douglas Drounett - 7/3/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Douglas Drounett, 30, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 4, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff
Cemetery.
Mr. Drounett died Saturday, June 30, 2001, in Sulphur.
Allen Fontenot - 7/3/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Allen "Poncho" Fontenot, 55, will be at 11
a.m. today, July 3, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus
Cove Cemetery.
Mr. Fontenot died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, in the local hospital.
Harry Guillory - 7/3/2001
Funeral services for Harry Guillory, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today, July 3, in
Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mark Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Guillory died Sunday, July 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was the retired owner and
operator of Lake Charles Auto Salvage. He was a member of First Church of
Christ, where he served in many church offices.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce B. Guillory of Lake Charles; two daughters,
Mrs. John A. (Gina Guillory) Melancon Jr. of Lafayette and Mrs. Mark (Lisa
Guillory) Cormie of Lake Charles; three brothers, Allen Guillory and Horace
Guillory, both of Lake Charles, and Vernie Guillory of Baton Rouge; and one
grandson.
Clinton R. Lyons - 7/3/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Clinton Ray "Biyank" Lyons, 63, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, July 4, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Lyons died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a former employee of Nance
Industries in Beaumont, Texas. He was a member of Pipefitters Union Local 106,
American Legion Post 179 and the Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of
Henning Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Vincent Lyons of Choupique; one son, Clint
Lyons of Vidor, Texas; three daughters, Lori Lyons and Jeannie Bearden, both
of Vidor, and Stefanie Lyons of Carlyss; four sisters, Betty Williams of
Sulphur, Virginia Nance of Beaumont, Nora Savant of Sour Lake, Texas, and
Deanna Bergeron of Dallas; and three grandchildren.
Gayle McCray - 7/3/2001
Funeral arrangements for Gayle McCray, 56, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Charles M. Revelle Jr. - 7/3/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Charles Melvin "Chuck" Revelle Jr. will be at
1 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Cooper Cemetery.
Mr. Revelle died Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Fort Polk.
Helen D. Semere - 7/3/2001
Funeral services for Helen Darby Semere, 73, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, July
3, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10-11:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Semere died Thursday, June 28, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Youngsville, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was
a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Anthony Harris of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Barbara Maye of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Betty A. Spiers - 7/3/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Betty Ann Spiers, 62, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 4, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Spiers died Sunday, July 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
Margaret L. Trotti - 7/3/2001
ANACOCO - Funeral services for Margaret LaRue Trotti, 62, will be at 10 a.m.
today, July 3, in Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove
Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Mrs. Trotti died Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Alexandria.
Robbie Crane - 7/4/2001
RUSTON - Graveside services for Robbie Crane, 85, of Oakdale, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, July 6, in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rush Funeral
Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Crane died at 11:46 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, in the Oakdale hospital.
Robert L. Daigle - 7/4/2001
BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for Robert L. "Bob" Daigle, 64, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, July 6, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home.
The Rev. Samuel C. Maranto will officiate. Burial will be in Port Hudson
National Cemetery in Zachary.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Friday.
Mr. Daigle died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, in a New Orleans hospital.
He was a native of Welsh. He served 20 years in the Navy and retired as a
boatswain's mate first class. He retired as a truck driver for Groendyke
Transport Inc. after 20 years. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion
and the Fleet Reserve.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann Hulsey Daigle of Baton Rouge; two
daughters, Jalina Susan Stutte of Lumberton, Texas, and Judy Lorain of
Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Altia Trahan of Lake Charles; seven
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Lillian F. McManemin - 7/4/2001
PINEVILLE - Funeral services for Lillian Fugler McManemin, 89, of Tioga, will
be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 5, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.
The Rev. Daniel O'Reagan will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Mrs. McManemin died Monday, July 2, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center.
Survivors include one son, Billy Ed McManemin of Westlake; two sisters,
Jeanette Nelson of Lake Charles and Marguerite Cardwell of Pineville; one
grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tioga First Baptist Church building
fund, 1309 Singer Drive, Pineville, LA 71360, the family said.
Marie O'Quinn - 7/4/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Marie O'Quinn, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,
July 5, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Revs. Carlys Beard and A.J. Thomason will officiate. Burial will be in
Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. O'Quinn died Monday, July 2, 2001, in a Kingwood, Texas, hospital.
She was a native of Woodlawn and had lived in Carlyss since 1950. She was a
nurse's aide at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital from 1966 to 1971. She was a
member of Southside Baptist Church for more than 50 years.
Survivors include her husband, Mearl O'Quinn of Carlyss; three sons, Mearl
O'Quinn Jr. of Pasadena, Texas, Roger Dale O'Quinn of Mauriceville, Texas, and
James Richard O'Quinn of Sour Lake, Texas; one daughter, Glenda Foster of
Kingwood; two brothers, Harvey Miller and Ralph Miller, both of Sulphur; two
sisters, Agnes Sonnier of Lafayette and Betty Lou Dubois of DeQuincy; 11
grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Willie Satcher - 7/4/2001
KAPLAN - Funeral arrangements for Willie Satcher Jr., 65, will be announced by
Vincent Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Odette Sparkman - 7/4/2001
Funeral arrangements for Odette Sparkman, 88, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Vidor, Texas, care center.
Leeno Sullivan - 7/4/2001
Funeral arrangements for Leeno Sullivan, 83, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Mrs. Palmer J. Travis - 7/4/2001
JUNCTION - Funeral services for Mrs. Palmer Jessie (Goldie Louise) Travis, 72,
of Merryville, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 5, in Calvary Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial
Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Travis died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in a Merryville care center.
Effie H. Bucklin - 7/5/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Effie Hetzel Bucklin, 79, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 5, in Immanuel Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Gary Koopman will officiate. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery under
the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Bucklin died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of the Jennings-Hathaway area. She was a graduate
of Jennings High School. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the
church's adult Sunday school and choir. She was a member of the Ladies Aid
Society.
Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Bucklin Jackson of Jennings and
Doris Bucklin Rabalais of Lafayette; three sisters, Ruby Miller and Dorothy
Ritter, both of Reeves, and Joyce Fletcher of Westlake; one brother, William
J. Hetzel Jr. of Hathaway; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Leola G. George - 7/5/2001
BEAUMONT, Texas - Funeral services for Leola Garlow George, 79, will be at 1
p.m. Saturday, July 7, in McKinley Avenue Baptist Church.
Entombment will be in Live Oak Mausoleum under the direction of Calvary
Mortuary.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday in the church.
Mrs. George died Friday, June 29, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Beaumont.
Survivors include two sons, Dosevell Garlow of Hayward, Calif., and Clayton
Garlow of Beaumont; six daughters, Joyce Volrie, Geraldine Lawdins and
Lutricia Broussard, all of Beaumont, Shelia Campbell of Lake Charles and Ruby
Russell and Sylvia Lockett, both of Dallas; one sister, Fabeola Evans of
Oakland, Calif.; 29 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. George P. Guillory Sr. - 7/5/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. George P. (Geraldine R.) Guillory Sr., 61, will
be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital.
Alfred Leger - 7/5/2001
KINDER - Funeral services for Alfred Leger, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
July 6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery.
Mr. Leger died at 7:14 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in a local care center.
Henry Randell - 7/5/2001
VINTON - Funeral services for Henry "Coo-Coo" Randell, 67, will be at 1 p.m.
Friday, July 6, in Morning Star Baptist Church.
The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under
the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church.
Mr. Randell died Saturday, June 30, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
He was a native of Orange, Texas, and had lived in Vinton for 41 years. He was
a military veteran. He was a former employee of Livingston Shipyard in Orange.
He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Nicholas Randell of Vinton; two sons, Randy
Randell of Vinton and Henry James Randell of Los Angeles; two daughters,
Sheree Randell Antoine of Mason, Ohio, and Karen Randell Alexander of Copper
Cove, Texas; one brother, Robert Randell of Lake City, Fla.; and 13
grandchildren.
Odette Sparkman - 7/5/2001
Graveside services for Odette Sparkman, 88, of Vidor, Texas, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, July 6, in Black Bayou Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Sparkman died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in a Vidor care center.
Clara S. Stewart - 7/5/2001
WALKER - Graveside services for Clara Stafford Stewart, 89, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, July 6, in Robert R. Stafford Cemetery.
The Rev. Wanda Cosentino will officiate. Arrangements are by Seale Funeral
Service of Denham Springs.
Mrs. Stewart died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in Houston.
She was a native of Corbin. She was the co-director of preschool at First
United Methodist Church in Lake Charles. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, William Glenn Stewart of Houston; one sister,
Juanita Jackson of Walker; two brothers, Kenyon P. Stafford and Robert R.
Stafford, both of Walker; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church preschool,
812 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said.
Howard West - 7/5/2001
TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Howard West, 81, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, July 6, in Turkey Creek Church of Christ. Burial will be in Addison
Johnson Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. West died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
Robbie Crane - 7/6/2001
RUSTON - Graveside services for Robbie Crane, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today,
July 6, in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
She died at 11:46 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, in an Oakdale hospital.
Lois W. Deville - 7/6/2001
BAYOU CHICOT - Funeral services for Lois W. Deville, 90, will be at 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 7, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Addison Johnson
Cemetery in Turkey Creek under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Deville died at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in a Ville Platte
care center.
Leroy Doucet - 7/6/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Leroy Doucet, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
July 7, from Our Lady of LaSalette Church. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Mr. Doucet died Thursday, July 5, 2001, in a local care center.
Vickie M. Eaves - 7/6/2001
PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Vickie Marie Eaves, 43, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 6, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Friendship
Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
She died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in Eunice.
Stella Fontenot - 7/6/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Stella Fontenot, 77, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lafayette hospital.
Geraldine R. Guillory - 7/6/2001
Funeral services for Geraldine R. Guillory, 61, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
July 7, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under
the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a Scripture service at
6 p.m. and a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Guillory died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Welsh, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1990. She was a
graduate of Alvin Community College and McNeese State University. She was a
registered nurse. She was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Auxiliary
and the Order of the Eastern Star Rose of Sharon 53 of Welsh. She was a member
of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters Court
1785.
Survivors include her husband, George P. Guillory Sr. of Lake Charles; one
son, Gerald M. Johnson of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Arletta
Renee) Reese of Lake Charles, Vanessa Eileen Franks of Rosenberg, Texas, and
Yolanda Iantha Franks of Houston; four stepsons, George P. Guillory Jr. of
Carlyss, Joseph W. Guillory of Houston, Lee Guillory of San Francisco and Pete
Guillory of Lake Charles; four stepdaughters, Patricia Guillory of Houston,
Nancy Marie Simien of Baton Rouge, Lillie Guillory of Austin, Texas, and
Glenda Landrow of Milton, Fla.; three brothers, Robert Earl Piret of Houston
and Kenneth George and Calvin George, both of Jennings; three sisters, Elnora
Loftin and Cynthia Crawford, both of Houston, and Virginia Ann Bray of Las
Vegas; and eight grandchildren.
Edward Henderson Jr. - 7/6/2001
Funeral services for Edward "Ed" Henderson Jr., 74, will be at 7 p.m. today,
July 6, in Mount Olive Baptist Church.
The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate.
Dismisal will be at 9 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church.
Mr. Henderson died Friday, June 29, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Sword, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He retired
after 33 years from PPG. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Edward "Butch" Henderson of Lake Charles and
Donald Henderson of Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters, Pamela Jean Guillory
and Brenda Malveaux, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Joseph "Ned"
Henderson of Lake Charles, Charles Henderson of Beaumont, Texas, and John
Henderson of Alexandria; one sister, Shirley Henderson of Lake Charles; his
mother, Louisa Hawkins Henderson of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ione Mitchell - 7/6/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Ione Mitchell, 66, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 7, in the Christ Sanctified Holiness Church. Burial will be the
Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of
Jennings.
Mrs. Mitchell died at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in the Jennings
hospital.
Nealy Nevils - 7/6/2001
Funeral arrangements for Nealy Nevils Jr., 75, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Katy, Texas.
Dr. Robert H. Pittman - 7/6/2001
ALEXANDRIA - Funeral services for Dr. Robert Herbert Pittman, 86, will be at
10 a.m., Saturday, July 7, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ross Ford will officiate. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial
Gardens.
Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Dr. Pittman died at 1:25 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
He graduated from Lecompte High School in 1934, received his BA Degree in 1938
from Louisiana State Normal, his Master's Degree in 1949 from Louisiana State
University and his Doctorate from University of Mississippi in 1961.
He taught at Lecompte High School from 1938-1942, and Urania High School
1942-1949. He was principal of South Cameron High School 1956-1957, assistant
professor of Education and Director of Intramural, McNeese State College
1957-1960, Assistant to Dean of Student Personnel, McNeese State College
1960-1961, Head of Department of Health and Physical Education and Elementary
Education at McNeese State College 1960-1961, Head of Department of Elementary
Education and Director of Education Research McNeese State College 1962-1969,
Head of Department of Research and Instructional Material, McNeese State
College 1969, Vice President for Student and Public Affairs January 1970 to
May 1970, Vice President for Academic Affairs May 1970 to June 1, 1972 McNeese
State University, and Professor Education June 1972-1973. He retired from
McNeese State University in June 1973.
He participated in the development of all education specifications written at
McNeese State College for the purpose of developing projects for federal funds
for construction. He was a member of National Defense Loan Committee at
McNeese State College, Co-Director of the Educational Consultant Associates,
serving some of the public school systems of the State of Louisiana and the
Finance Planning and Budget Development.
Membership affiliations included Louisiana Teachers Association, Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Louisiana Association Health and
Physical Education, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta PI, president of LaSalle
Parish Teacher Association from 1946-49, Master of Cameron Masonic Lodge 439
in 1957, Honorary Master of Lake Charles Masonic Lodge 165 and Master of
Colfax Lodge 259, Master of the Fifth District Masonic Lodge and District
Deputy Grand Master from District 5, Royal Arch Mason, Scottish Rite Bodies,
Shrine, Eastern Star and Sons of American Revolution.
He was listed in Marques' of Who's Who in the South and Southwest, The
Community Leaders of America, Outstanding Educators of America, Leaders in
Education, Dictionary of International Biography and Men of Achievement in
1973.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Higdon Pittman of Alexandria; three
daughters, Kathy Johnson of Austin, Texas, Susan Johnson of Lecompte and
Sharon Laycock of Pollock; one sister, Inez Partridge of Alexandria and nine
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Masonic Lodge, Colfax, c/o James O'Quinn, Sr.,
P.O. Box 12, Colfax, LA 71417 or the Shriner's, c/o Raymond Edwards, P. O. Box
7442, Alexandria, LA 71306, the family said.
Joyce Williams - 7/6/2001
Funeral services for Joyce Marie-Harris Williams, 45, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home.
Mrs. Williams died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a 1973 graduate of Washington High
School. She was a member of Christian Mothers; Look-Good, Feel-Good Cancer
Organization; and Sisters Survivor.
Survivors include four sons, Jeremyah Emanuel Williams of Hanau, Germany,
Nathan Robert Williams of Sacramento, Calif., and Heath Lamar Williams and
Markell Joseph Williams, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Carol Ann Harris
Frank, Debora A. Harris Tizeano and Guendulen Harris Poullard, all of Lake
Charles; her maternal grandmother, Mary Manuel; and one grandchild.
Juanita Anderson - 7/7/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Juanita Anderson will be announced by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday.
Gregorie Cruz - 7/7/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Gregorie Cruz, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Monday,
July 9, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn
Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Cruz died Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Fort Polk.
Dr. Carl T. Curtis - 7/7/2001
RAYNE - Funeral services for Dr. Carl Thomas Curtis, 69, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 7, in Centenary Methodist Church.
The Revs. Ross Granger, Larry Maxwell and George McVay will officiate. Burial
will be in Gueydan under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home.
Dr. Curtis died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital.
He was a native of Rayne. He was a 1950 valedictorian at Rayne High School. He
earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in
1954. He worked at East Louisiana State Hospital and at the New Orleans
Veterans Hospital during medical school. He earned his doctorate in May 1956.
He was an Air Force veteran and served at bases in Montgomery, Ala., and
Fairbanks, Alaska. He was discharged in August 1959.
He started a private family practice in Rayne in September 1959. He co-founded
the Acadiana Family Practice Group in 1982. He was a board member for the
Rayne Branch Hospital, the Rayne Guest Home, CHC Enterprises and Crowley Home
Health Service.
He was a member of Centenary Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Nell Rosinski Curtis; two sons, Dr. Dwight
Thomas Curtis and David Babineaux; two daughters, Karon Louise Curtis Cook and
Sharon Clair Babineaux Faul; and 11 grandchildren.
Stella Fontenot - 7/7/2001
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Stella Fontenot, 77, of Basile, will be at 1
p.m. today, July 7, from St. Jules Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Fontenot died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, in a local hospital.
Julius A. Guillory - 7/7/2001
KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Julius A. Guillory, 76, will be announced by
Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Nealy Nevils Jr. - 7/7/2001
Funeral services for Nealy Nevils Jr., 75, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8,
in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Mark Stagg and Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in Prien
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday.
Mr. Nevils died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in Katy, Texas.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1943 graduate of Lake
Charles High School. He was an Army veteran. He was a combat engineer in
Germany during World War II. He was a store manager for Continental Emsco and
Bethlehem Steel for many years, and he worked for Industrial Pipe and Supply
Co. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church and was a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine "Gerrye" Brown Nevils of Lake Charles;
two sons, Robert Gary Nevils of Lake Charles and Ronald Edward Nevils of Katy;
four grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and one step-great-grandchild.
Royce Sandell - 7/7/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Royce Sandell, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 7, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell
Cemetery in Anacoco.
Mr. Sandell died Thursday, July 5, in Anacoco.
Willie J. Shepard - 7/7/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Willie J. Shepard, 65, of Fullerton, will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ferran Bertrand will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch
Cemetery in Pitkin.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Shepard died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
He was a native of Holly Ridge, N.C., and a former resident of Wichita, Kan.
He had lived in Fullerton for 21 years. He was an Army veteran and served two
tours in the Vietnam War. He retired as a helicopter crew chief after 23
years. He was a member of American Legion Post 210 in Pitkin.
Survivors include his wife, Trudy Shepard of Fullerton; three sons, Andreas
Shepard of DeRidder, David Shepard of Jacksonville, Fla., and Richard Shepard
of Ocean Springs, Miss.; two daughters, Melinda Shepard of Fullerton and
Bianca Miceli of DeRidder; three brothers, Herman Shepard of Kernersville,
N.C., L.D. Shepard of Sneads Ferry, N.C., and Johnny Shepard of Wilmington,
N.C.; three sisters, Leola Askew of Wilmington, Lucille Elma Butterfield of
Salida, Colo., and Shelby Simpson of Key West, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
Shuntavica Smith - 7/7/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Shuntavica Ra'sha Smith, 10, will be
announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in an Alexandria
hospital.
Lonnie M. Walding - 7/7/2001
HINESTON - Funeral services for Lonnie M. Walding, 79, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, July 9, in Fellowship United Methodist Church. Burial will be in
Felowship Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home
in Oakdale.
Mr. Walding died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, in an Alexandria care
center.
Thalia Wayne - 7/7/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Thalia Wayne, 85, will be announced by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Joyce Williams - 7/7/2001
Funeral services for Joyce Marie-Harris Williams, 45, will be at noon today,
July 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
A rosary was recited Friday.
Mrs. Williams died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a 1973 graduate of Washington High
School. She was a member of Christian Mothers; the Look-Good, Feel-Good Cancer
Organization; and Sisters Survivor.
Survivors include four sons, Jeremyah Emanuel Williams of Hanau, Germany,
Nathan Robert Williams of Sacramento, Calif., and Heath Lamar Williams and
Markell Joseph Williams, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Carol Ann
Harris Frank, Debora A. Harris Tizeano and Guendulen Harris Poullard, all of
Lake Charles; her maternal grandmother, Mary Manuel; and one grandchild.
Rose Fontenot - 7/8/2001
WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. J.E. (Rose) Fontenot, 67, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, July 9, from Our Lady Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in
Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, with a Rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Monday.
Mrs. Fontenot died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in her residence.
She was born in Lake Arthur and had lived in the Welsh and Thornwell areas all
her life. She was a member of Our Lady Seven Dolars Catholic Church. She was a
member of the Altar Society. She taught catechism and served as a sacristan
for more than 15 years.
Survivors include her husband, J.E. Fontenot of Welsh; three sons, Wayne E.
Fontenot of Austin, Texas, Wendall J. Fontenot of Welsh and Randy P. Fontenot
of Lacassine; one daughter, Jeannie F. Daniels of Welsh; two sisters, Nita
Cormier of Kaplan and Wilda Marceaux of Gueydan; one brother, Leo Schexnider
of Thornwell; her mother, Mazie Schexnider of Welsh; and 11 grandchildren.
Bythia V. Gibson - 7/8/2001
ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Bythia Virginia Gibson, 68, of Starks,
will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, in Dorman Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bud Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery in Starks.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Gibson died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Starks. She was a member of Gambrell Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Roger D. Gibson of Starks; two sons, Clayborn
Lee Pinder of Arnoldville and Michael Wayne Pinder of Starks; one daughter,
Retha Pinder Hudson of Vinton; her mother, Ferbia Smith Phillips of Starks;
five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Julius A. Guillory - 7/8/2001
KINDER - Funeral services for Julius A. Guillory, 76, will be at 3 p.m. today,
July 8, in Ardoin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Guillory died Friday, July 6, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Elton, he was a longtime resident of the Kinder area. He was a
veteran of World War II. He was retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He was a
Cajun musician.
Survivors include his wife, Edrie "Sis" Guillory of Kinder; one daughter, Ann
Hall of Cape Cod, Mass.; and one sister, Nell Klumpp of Kinder.
Anna M. Lessard - 7/8/2001
CARLYSS - Funeral services for Anna Mae Lessard, 72, will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, July 9, from St. Theresa Catholic Church.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake
Charles.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-10:30 a.m.
Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Lessard died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
A native of Sorrento, she had lived in Sulphur most of her life. She was a
member of St. Theresa Catholic Church of Carlyss.
Survivors include three sons, James Marty Lessard of Belford, N.J., Myron K.
Lessard of Westlake and Mallory Joseph Lessard of Roanoke; three daughters,
Myrna Lessard Ogea of LeBleu Settlement, Michelle Marie Nowell of Sulphur and
Monica Lynn Duplechin of Sulphur; one sister, Pearline "Bea" Templet of
Napoleonville; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Otis Martin - 7/8/2001
Funeral services for Otis D. "O.D." Martin, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday in
Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Creole Memorial Gardens
Cemetery in Creole.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Martin died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Bel and had lived in Lake Charles for a number of years
before moving to Bundick Lake 22 years ago. He was a retired oil field
consultant and owned and operated Southern Service Co., Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Plaisance Martin of Bundick Lake; three
sons, Scott Martin of Belle Chase, and Michael Martin and Mitchell Martin,
both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Geronna Martin Leonards of Crowley and
Toni Martin Hughes of Belle Chase; four stepsons, Dale Anthony Dartez of
Bundick Lake, Darrell Joseph Dartez of Ragley, Karl Keith Dartez of Longville
and Randy James Dartez of Lake Charles; one sister, Juanita "Tookie" Myers of
Lake Charles; his mother, Bertha Butler of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
Verna M. McElroy - 7/8/2001
Funeral arrangements for Verna Mae McElroy, 78, formerly of Lake Charles, will
be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Baton Rouge care
center.
Hoke Meadows - 7/8/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Hoke Meadows, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
July 10, in First Baptist Church.
Dr. Whit Holmes will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under
the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mr. Meadows died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in DeRidder.
A native of Merryville, he had lived in the Merryville-DeRidder area most of
his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, serving in World War II. He
was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Meadows of DeRidder; two sons, Jeff Meadows
of San Leon, Texas, and John Meadows of Los Angeles; three daughters, Gwen
Boudreaux of DeRidder, Marcia Hultquist of Lake Charles and Nancy McCready of
Sealy, Texas; one sister, Ray Whiddon of Merryville; four grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
Wilbur Moro - 7/8/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Wilbur "Buck" Moro, 65, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Farquar Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Moro died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Sulphur and member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic
Church. He was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Lena Moro of Sulphur; two sons, Larry Blalock of
Sulphur and Gary Moro of San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter, Teresa Blalock
of Sulpur; two sisters, Tina Rogers and Althca Martin, both of Sulphur; four
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Jeffery Savoie - 7/8/2001
Funeral arrangements for Jeffery Savoie, 37, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital.
Bernice Sharry - 7/8/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Bernice Sharry, 74, will be announced by
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local care center.
Anita B. Stanley - 7/8/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Anita Beth Stanley, 41, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 9, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Oliver McQuire will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Monday in the funeral home and
from 1 p.m. in the church.
Ms. Stanley died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, she had lived most of her life in Westlake. She was
the office manager for Crumpler Ship Yard in Orange, Texas. She was a member
of First Baptist Church of Westlake.
Survivors include one son, Kevin Duane Stanley of Westlake; one daughter,
Mandy Rachelle Elliott of Westlake; two brothers, Timothy Wayne Crumpler of
Sulphur and Randal Keith Crumpler of Westlake; one sister, Donna Calvert of
Westlake; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. (Beverly Hawkins) Crumpler of
Westlake; and one grandson.
Thalia Wayne - 7/8/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Thalia Wayne, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
July 9, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
The Rev. Hal Hutchinson will officiate. The body will be cremated under the
direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Wayne died Friday, July 6, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a volunteer for the Veteran's Administration. She was a member of the
Federated Women's Club of San Carlos, Calif. She was a member of Good Shepherd
Episcopal Church of Carlmont, Calif., and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of
Sulphur.
Survivors include two daughters, Colleen Lambert of Sulphur and Jamie
Harding of Roswell, Ga.; one sister, Marlon Sheffield of Fremont, Calif.;
three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Juanita Anderson - 7/9/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Juanita Anderson, 77, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 10, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bill Holyfield will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Anderson died Friday, July 6, 2001, in Sulphur.
She had lived in Sulphur for the past 22 years. She was a member of Olivet
Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Clarence Anderson of Houston; one sister, Mae Agnes
Gary of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren.
Eldina J. Bailey - 7/9/2001
PITKIN - Funeral services for Eldina Johnson Bailey, 53, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10, in Occupy No. 2 Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Bailey died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in her residence.
William E. Cooley - 7/9/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for William Elbert Cooley, 91, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 10, in Hargrove Bible Baptist Church.
The Rev. Paul Nugent and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Hager
Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. in the
church.
Mr. Cooley died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in a local care center.
He was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy-Ragley area. He retired as
recreational park attendant with the Louisiana State Department after 20
years. He was a former employee of Newport Industries. He was a member of
Hargrove Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy Barrow of DeQuincy; one brother, S.A.
Cooley Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lettie Barrow of Ragley and Dora
Ogden of Orange, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Hargrove Bible Baptist Church, the family
said.
Ralston M. Fontenot - 7/9/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral arrangements for Ralston Maurice Fontenot, 26, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Houston.
John L. Gardner Jr. - 7/9/2001
Funeral arrangements for John L. Gardner Jr. will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital.
Brittni Hamilton - 7/9/2001
Funeral services for Brittni Hamilton, 9, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July
11, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. Wednesday.
She died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001, in her residence.
A native of Lake Forest, Ill., she was a resident of Lake Charles. She
attended Kaufman Elementary School for four years.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. William M. (Melissa
Rockafellow) Hansard Jr. of Lake Charles; one brother, Joshua Hamilton of Lake
Charles; one stepbrother, John Hansard of Lake Charles; two sisters, Beki
Rockafellow and Brandi Hansard, both of Lake Charles; her paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce (Gene) Hamilton of Lafayette and Helen
Hansard of Athens, Texas; her maternal grandparents, Kenneth Rockafellow of
Meadville, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Alan (Carol) Schmal of Lake Charles; and her
maternal great-grandparents, Irene Rockafellow and Jim Kaster of Meadville,
Pa.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,
Communications Department, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MA 20814, the family
said.
Otis Martin - 7/9/2001
Funeral services for Otis D. "O.D." Martin, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today in
Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens
Cemetery in Creole.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Martin died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Bel and had lived in Lake Charles for a number of years
before moving to Bundick Lake 22 years ago. He was a retired oil field
consultant and owned and operated Southern Service Co. Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Plaisance Martin of Bundick Lake; three
sons, Scott Martin of Belle Chase, and Michael Martin and Mitchell Martin,
both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Geronna Martin Leonards of Crowley and
Toni Martin Hughes of Belle Chase; four stepsons, Dale Anthony Dartez of
Bundick Lake, Darrell Joseph Dartez of Ragley, Karl Keith Dartez of Longville
and Randy James Dartez of Lake Charles; one sister, Juanita "Tookie" Myers of
Lake Charles; his mother, Bertha Butler of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
Verna M. McElroy - 7/9/2001
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles I. (Verna Mae) McElroy, 79, will be at 1
p.m. Tuesday, July 10, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Private burial services will be under
the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon Tuesday in Hartner Hall.
Mrs. McElroy died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a Baton Rouge care
center.
A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Lake Charles for 48 years. She moved
to Baton Rouge four years ago. She attended Centenary College in Shreveport.
She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and Junior League of
Lake Charles.
Survivors include three sons, Howard C. McElroy of Abingdon, Va., Harley H.
McElroy of Lafayette and Philip H. McElroy of Denver; one daughter, Harriet M.
Gaiennie of Baton Rouge; her mother, Phyllis Hoag Snow of Lafayette; 10
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd or
the charity of one's choice, the family said.
Felice B. Monticello - 7/9/2001
Funeral arrangements for Felice Bono Monticello, 93, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital.
Buck Moro - 7/9/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Buck Moro, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July
10, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Farquar Cemetery.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Moro died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
He was a native of Sulphur. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lena Moro of Sulphur; two sons, Larry Blalock of
Sulphur and Gary Moro of San Francisco; one daughter, Teresa Blalock of
Sulphur; two sisters, Tina Rogers and Althea Martin, both of Sulphur; six
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
James E. Morrison - 7/9/2001
ANACOCO - Funeral services for James E. "Jamie" Morrison, 24, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, July 10, in Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Morrison died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in Baton Rouge.
Luther B. Murphy Jr. - 7/9/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Luther Bud Murphy Jr., 77, will be at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, July 11, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Georgetown
Cemetery in Georgetown, La.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mr. Murphy died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Rochelle, he was a resident of Sulphur. He was Catholic.
Survivors include one son, Benjamin Allen Murphy of La Porte, Texas; two
daughters, Ada Manthey of Mount Clemens, Mich., and Claire Vasilioy of
Houston; three stepdaughters, Sandra Peacock and Jennifer Walker, both of
Sulphur, and Sheryl Gros of Carlyss; one sister, Yvonne Bruce of Gardner,
Ore.; three grandchildren; and 10 stepgrandchildren.
Bernice W. Sharry - 7/9/2001
ROSEPINE - Funeral services for Bernice Weeks Sharry, 75, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10, in First United Pentecostal Church.
The Rev. Gary Bankson will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery
in Slagle under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church.
Mrs. Sharry died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in Rosepine.
A native of Vernon Parish, she was a resident of Rosepine. She was a member of
First United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include one son, Johnny Jerome Trussell of DeRidder; one daughter,
Tammy Brown Marshall of Rosepine; three brothers, Felix Weeks, Lloyd Weeks and
Reid Weeks, all of Rosepine; one sister, Syble Weeks Owens of Rosepine; five
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Louisa W. Shirley - 7/9/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Louisa W. Shirley, 89, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 11, in Hopewell Baptist Church.
The Revs. William Kelly Harper and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate. Burial
will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday and
8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, and from 1 p.m. in the church.
Mrs. Shirley died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Dry Creek, she was a longtime resident of the DeRidder area. She
was a former member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was a member of Westview
Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, D.T. Shirley and Donald Shirley, both of
DeRidder, and Eddie Shirley of Rosepine; one sister, Lucille Gimnick of
Ragley; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Shuntavica R. Smith - 7/9/2001
ALEXANDRIA - Funeral services for Shuntavica Ra'sha Smith, 10, will be at noon
Tuesday, July 10, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Garden of
Memories Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale.
She died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in a local hospital.
Leeno Sullivan - 7/9/2001
Funeral services for Leeno Sullivan, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 10,
in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in
Westlake.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Sullivan died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in California for more than 20 years
prior to moving back to Lake Charles 40 years ago. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member
of Morning Star Baptist Church in Vinton.
Survivors include one son, Philip Charles of Oakland, Calif.; two daughters,
Maxine Sullivan Pepper and Eleanor Sullivan Myrick, both of Sacramento,
Calif.; three sisters, Della Tate and Edna Grace Scott, both of Houston, and
Lillie Smith of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
Davide F. Thompson - 7/9/2001
PLAINVIEW - Funeral services for Davide F. Thompson, 93, will be at 3 p.m.
today, July 9, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1
Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Thompson died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in the Oakdale hospital.
Joseph C. Viator - 7/9/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Joseph Claude "C.J." Viator, 62, will be
announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence.
Mrs. Winston C. Young - 7/9/2001
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Winston C. (Mary Lou Wilson) Young,
86, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 9, in United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Fred Fraser will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Baptist
Cemetery in Richard Community under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Young died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital.
She was a resident of Church Point.
Survivors include two sons, Oris Young of Lake Charles and Winston Culum Young
Jr. of Lafayette; one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Ann Colleen Young) Jordan of
Lafayette; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Helen R. Alfred - 7/10/2001
Funeral arrangements for Helen R. Alfred, 44, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. She died at 2:55 p.m. Monday in a local hospital.
Louis Alleman - 7/10/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral Services for Louis "Brother" Alleman, 63, will be at 11
a.m. Wednesday, July 11, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.
The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
Mr. Alleman died Monday, July 9, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was born in Duson and had lived in Sulphur for 49 years. He had been a
barber since 1959 and was a school bus driver for 33 years. He was a member
of Knights of Columbus Council 8978 and the Sulphur Lions Club. He was an
honorary member of the Sulphur Industries Board. He was a member of Our Lady
of LaSalette Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Alleman of Sulphur; one son, Teddy
Alleman of Sulphur; two daughters, Beth Hinton of Hackberry and Pam Helms of
Sweetlake; his mother, Audrey Alleman of Sulphur; four sisters, Bernice
"Sis" Terro of Rayne, Margorie Meche of Sulphur, Nell Truman of Beaumont,
Texas, and Thelma Moncrief of Jackson, Miss.; and seven grandchildren.
Comeaux infant - 7/10/2001
JENNINGS - Graveside services for Roger Lynn Comeaux Jr., infant son of
Roger and Cynthia Comeaux, were held Monday, June 9, in Calvary Cemetery
under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
He died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in a local hospital.
Robert L. Daigle - 7/10/2001
BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for Robert L. "Bob" Daigle, 64, were held
Friday, July 6, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home.
The Rev. Samuel C. Maranto officiated. Burial was in Port Hudson National
Cemetery in Zachary.
Mr. Daigle died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, in a New Orleans
hospital.
He was a native of Welsh. He served 20 years in the Navy and retired as a
boatswain's mate first class. He retired as a truck driver for Groendyke
Transport Inc. after 20 years.
He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and the Fleet Reserve.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann Hulsey Daigle of Baton Rouge; two
daughters, Jalina Susan Stutte of Lumberton, Texas, and Mrs. Dan (Judy) Webb
of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Kernis "Blackie" (Altia) Trahan of Lake
Charles; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Roger L. Deason - 7/10/2001
PITKIN - Funeral services for Roger L. Deason, 53, will be at 11 a.m. today,
July 10, in Marlow Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mr. Deason died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in a Pineville hospital.
Sarah R. Elkins - 7/10/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Sarah Rachel Elkins, 94, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the local hospital.
Annie J. Ellender - 7/10/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Annie J. Ellender, 94, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Carlyss.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Ellender died Monday, July 9, 2001, in the local hospital.
She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and was a
charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith LeDoux, three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Ralston M. Fontenot - 7/10/2001
Funeral services for Ralston Maurice Fontenot, 26, of Houston, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, July 11, in Hixson Fun-eral Home.
The Revs. Charlie Wat-son and Mitch Ardoin will officiate. Burial will be in
Prien Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Fontenot died Friday, July 6, 2001, in Houston.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He was Baptist.
Survivors include his parents, Maurice Fontenot of Westlake and Jan Fontenot
of Houston; one brother, Royce Fontenot of Cold Bay, Alaska; paternal
grandparents, John and Bea Fontenot of Sulphur; and maternal grandmother,
Goldie Ardoin of Lake Charles.
Jack Fusilier - 7/10/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Jack Fusilier, 56, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Monday in the local hospital.
John L. Gardner Jr. - 7/10/2001
Funeral services for John L. Gardner Jr., 54, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
July 12, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Edgar Bryant will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Area. He was a Marine Corps veteran
and served in the Vietnam War.
Survivors include two sons, Jeremy K. Gardner and Damon J. Gardner, both of
Sulphur; two daughters, Natalie N. Melville and Ashley Gardner, both of
Sulphur; three sisters, Esther Boyd and Darlene Mills, both of Lake Charles,
and Suzanne Beesley of Seattle; and two grandchildren.
William Green - 7/10/2001
Funeral arrangements for William Green, 65, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home.
Elaine W. Lewis - 7/10/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Elaine Wilkinson Lewis, of Roanake, will
be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence.
Kathryn Manning - 7/10/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral arrangements for Kathryn Manning, 88, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Oscar Marceaux - 7/10/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Oscar Marceaux, 62, of Morse, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Monday in the local
hospital.
Olevia G. Mayo - 7/10/2001
Funeral arrangements for Olevia Glover Mayo, 65, of 1602 N. Adams St., will
be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Lake
Charles.
Paul E. McComb - 7/10/2001
Funeral services for Paul E. McComb, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July
11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. McComb died Monday, July 9, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Margaret
Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Granger McComb of Lake Charles; three
daughters, Paula Hardman of Coos Bay, Ore., Myra Vasseur of Lake Charles and
Barbara Kelley of Houston; one brother, Percy McComb of Ragley; one sister,
Judy Roper of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Felice B. Monticello - 7/10/2001
Funeral services for Felice Bono Monticello, 93, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in
Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Fune-ral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.
and a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Monticello died Sunday, July 9, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She and her husband owned and
operated the Frank Monticello Grocery on Broad Street. She was a former
member of the Quota Club and was a member of the Amicus Club. She was a
member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and its Catholic
Daughters and Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons, Sam Monticello of Lake Charles and Phil
Monticello of Castle Rock, Calif.; two daughters, Sara Wood and Marian Book,
both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lucille Jones of Beaumont, Texas, and
Anne Campise of Houston; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Jeffery Savoie - 7/10/2001
Funeral services for Jeffery Savoie, 37, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July
11, in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church.
The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church.
Mr. Savoie died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1981 graduate of
Washington High School. He served in the Army National Guard. He was a
member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Candace Renee Withers and Courtney Renee
Withers, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Anthony Savoie of Lake Charles;
two sisters, Michelle Savoie Harmon of Kinder and Kimberly Savoie Henry of
Houston; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Easton (Jean) Savoie Jr. of Lake
Charles.
Joseph Viator - 7/10/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Joseph "C.J." Viator, 62, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 10, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.
The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Viator died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in his residence.
He was an ordained acolyte, a lector and a Eucharistic minister. He was a
member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary.
Survivors include his wife, Earldine Dean Viator of Sulphur; three sons,
Gregg Viator of League City, Texas, Gerad Viator of Carlyss and Joey Viator
of Sulphur; three daughters, Mrs. Danny (Cheryl) Delany and Mrs. Barton
(Tina) Smith, both of Carlyss, and Mrs. David (Lynn) Jessup of Lake Charles;
one brother, Alvin Viator of Sulphur; his mother, Matile Viator of Sulphur;
17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Della S. Blount - 7/11/2001
WINNSBORO - Funeral services for Della Swiney Blount, 91, of Lake Charles,
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, in Pleasant Star Baptist Church.
The Rev. Deacue Fields Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Morning Star
Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Richardson and Sims
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Blount died Thursday, July 5, 2001, in a Monroe hospital.
She was a native of Fort Necessity. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one stepson, Leroy Blount of Lake Charles; one
stepdaughter, Joyce Blount of Lake Charles; one brother, Willliam Swiney of
Winnsboro; one sister, Viola Grimble of Winnsboro; and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Lorena Bradley - 7/11/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lorena Bradley, 83, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital.
Theola Clark - 7/11/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Theola "Missy Dee" Clark, 82, of
Lecompte, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a
Lecompte care center.
Annie J. Ellender - 7/11/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Annie J. Ellender, 94, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 11, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.
Mrs. Ellender died Monday, July 9, 2001, in the local hospital.
She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and was a
charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith LeDoux, three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Jack L. Fusilier - 7/11/2001
HAYES - Funeral services for Jack Lynn Fusilier, 56, of Iota, will be at 2
p.m. today, July 11, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery
under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Fusilier died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2001, in the Jennings
hospital.
He was a native of Bell City and had lived in Iota for 23 years. He was an
alumnus of Welsh High School. He was a Navy veteran. He was a former
oil-field toolpusher, and a machinist for Varco International in Lake
Arthur.
Survivors include his wife, Bernadine B. Fusilier of Iota; one daughter,
Mrs. Ricky (Julie) Neal of Iota; three brothers, Leroy Fusilier of Kaplan,
Ivan "Red" Fusilier of Grosse Tete and Herbert Fusilier of Lafayette; three
sisters, Ethel "Sis" Corbello of Carlyss, Audry "Put" Primeaux of Hayes and
Sophie Alexander of Diamondhead, Miss; and two grandchildren.
Octavia Husers - 7/11/2001
Funeral services for Octavia Husers, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July
12, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 9
a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Husers died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in a local hospital.
She had lived in Lake Charles for the past 34 years, moving from Crowley.
She retired as co-owner of James Husers Cement Co. She was a member of St.
Margaret Catholic Church and its Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons, Terrell Husers of Lake Charles and Ronald
"Buddy" Husers of LeBleu Settlement; one daughter, Peggy Ravia of Lake
Charles; two brothers, Horace Domingue of El Paso, Texas, and Davis
Dominigue of Escondido, Calif.; one sister, Edith Bigelow of Crowley; eight
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Lazimy J. Kershaw - 7/11/2001
CREOLE - Funeral services for Lazimy Joseph Kershaw, 93, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 12, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8
a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Kershaw died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in the Cameron hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. He was a retired carpenter and
trapper. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 3014. He was a
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.
Billy J. LeBlanc - 7/11/2001
BASILE - Funeral services for Billy Joe LeBlanc, 29, will be at 2:30 p.m.
today, July 11, in Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Augustine
Cemetery.
Mr. LeBlanc died Friday July 6, 2001.
Elaine W. Lewis - 7/11/2001
ROANOKE - Funeral services for Elaine Wilkinson Lewis, 93, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 11, in the Church of the Brethren.
The Rev. Bill Frye will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under
the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today.
Mrs. Lewis died at 2:25 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Liberty, Miss., and lived most of her life in Roanoke.
She was a member of the Church of the Brethren and was a former Sunday
school teacher.
Survivors include three daughters, Nelda Jean Coffman of DeRidder, Alma Lou
Blanchard of Jennings and Shirley Barras of Patterson; three sons, Jimmy
Lewis of Welsh, David Lewis of Moss Bluff and Lloyd Lewis of Thibodaux; four
sisters, Christine May of Welsh, Geraldine Murphy of Lake Charles, Flora
Cerdes of Ponchatoula and Betty Melancon of Longville; one brother, Frank
Wilkinson of Lake Charles; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and
three great-great-grandchildren.
Kathryn R. Manning - 7/11/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Kathryn R. Manning, 88, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 12, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Manning died at 4:02 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a native of Hayes and a longtime resident of Westlake. She was a
homemaker. She was a member of the Lake Area Worship Center.
Survivors include one son, James A. Holbrook Jr. of LeBlanc, two
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Oscar Marceaux - 7/11/2001
MIDLAND - Funeral services for Oscar "Bobby" Marceaux, 62, of Mermentau
Cove, will be at 11 a.m. today, June 11, from St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
Entombment will be in St. John the Evangelist Mausoleum under the direction
of Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings.
Mr. Marceaux died at 4:35 p.m. July 9, 2001, in a Jennings hospital.
Felice B. Monticello - 7/11/2001
Funeral services for Felice Bono Monticello, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today,
July 11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in
Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. A Scripture service and rosary were held Tuesday.
Mrs. Monticello died Sunday, July 9, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She and her husband owned and
operated Frank Monticello Grocery on Broad Street. She was a former member
of the Quota Club and was a member of the Amicus Club. She was a member of
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters and
Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons, Sam Monticello of Lake Charles and Phil
Monticello of Castle Rock, Colo.; two daughters, Sara Wood and Marian Book,
both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lucille Jones of Beaumont, Texas, and
Anne Campise of Houston; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Miracle Network, the family
said.
Ellinea Morris - 7/11/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ellinea Morris, 71, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local care center.
Roy Paul - 7/11/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Roy Paul, 86, of Elizabeth, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 11, in Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery in
Plainview under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.
Mr. Paul died Monday, July 9, 2001, in his residence.
Vena G. Pitre - 7/11/2001
HATHAWAY - Funeral services for Vena Gary Pitre, 89, of Broussard, will be
at 2 p.m. today, July 11, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be
in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of
Jennings.
Mrs. Pitre died at 11:10 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2001, in a Lafayette care
center.
Kenneth E. Waring - 7/11/2001
A visitation service for Kenneth E. Waring, 78, will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday,
July 12 in Johnson Funeral Home. The body was cremated.
Mr. Waring died at 5:37 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Okemah, Okla., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1978. He was a
veteran and a flight instructor in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Waring of Lake Charles, Marsha Jean
Wynn of Stillwater, Okla., and Marva Kay Garber of Arizona; one son, William
Eugene Kennedy of Pasadena, Texas; one sister, Margaret Barnes of Corpus
Christi, Texas; and two grandchildren.
Charles T. Ammons Sr. - 7/12/2001
Funeral arrangements for Charles T. Ammons Sr, 66, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Houston hospital.
Casey Benoit - 7/12/2001
BELL CITY - Funeral services for Alex "Casey" Benoit, 81, of Hayes, will be
at 2 p.m. today, June 12, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery under
the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was held Wednesday evening.
Mr. Benoit died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in a Eunice care
center.
A native of Little Chenier, he lived in the Hayes area for most of his life.
He was a World War II veteran. He was retired from Sweetlake Land & Oil Co.
He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Octavia Abshire Benoit of Hayes; two daughters,
Donna Rabalais of Crowley and Rosetta Trahan of Hayes; eight sons, Dennis
Benoit, Michael Benoit, David Benoit, Clarence "Joe" Benoit, Mark Benoit and
Randall Benoit, all of Hayes, Harry Benoit of Basile and Rogers Benoit of
Eunice; five sisters, Alfustine Thibodeaux, Adell Courville, Ada Fontenot
and Emily Abshire, all of Hayes, and Edna Benoit of Welsh; one brother,
Frank Benoit of Big Lake; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Louetta F. Bryant - 7/12/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Louetta F. Bryant, 90, will be announced
by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the local hospital.
Timothy L. Chambers - 7/12/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Timothy L. "Tim" Chambers, 31, will be
announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Wednesday.
Raymond G. Green - 7/12/2001
Funeral services for Raymond Guy Green, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July
13, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Green died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of DeRidder and a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was
an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a health-care
administrator in the Lake Area for more than 30 years. He was a member of
First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lynda Lemoine Green of Lake Charles; one son,
David Middleton Green of Gonzales; one daughter, Amy Green Brown of Lake
Charles; two sisters, Patricia Randor of Mendon, Mass., and Shirley Nichols
of DeRidder; and three grandchildren.
Lazime J. Kershaw - 7/12/2001
CREOLE - Funeral services for Lazime Joseph Kershaw, 93, will be at 10 a.m.
today, July 12, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Kershaw died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in the Cameron hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. He was a retired carpenter and
trapper. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 3014. He was a
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Verdell S. Miller - 7/12/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Verdell Silas Miller, 73, of 401 1/2 South
Shattuck St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:30
p.m. Tuesday in her residence.
Felice B. Monticello - 7/12/2001
Funeral services for Felice Bono Monticello, 93, were held Wednesday, July
11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Ronnie Groth officiated. Burial was in
Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Monticello died Sunday, July 9, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She and her husband owned and
operated Frank Monticello Grocery on Broad Street. She was a former member
of the Quota Club and was a member of the Amicus Club. She was a member of
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters and
Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons, Sam Monticello of Lake Charles and Phil
Monticello of Castle Rock, Colo.; two daughters, Sara Wood and Marian Book,
both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lucille Jones of Beaumont, Texas, and
Anne Campise of Houston; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Miracle Network, the family
said.
Pinkie T. Mose - 7/12/2001
Funeral arrangements for Pinkie Tanner Mose, 51, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital.
Dr. J.E. Stephenson - 7/12/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Dr. J.E. Stephenson, 75, will be at 3 p.m.
today, July 12, in First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard
Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. in the
church.
Dr. Stephenson died at 6:51 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Angelton, Texas, and had lived in DeRidder since 1948. He
served in the Merchant Marine and was a veteran of World War II. He was an
alumnus of Texas A&M and was a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College. He
opened Stephenson Chiropractic Clinic in 1948 and retired in 2000. He was a
former president of the Louisiana State Chiropractic Licensing Board and was
a member of the Louisiana and the Texas chiropractor associations. He was a
former District 31 state representative, and he served on the state
constitution committee. He was a member of Habibi Temple in Lake Charles and
was a former potentate. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 251 and Order of
the Eastern Star Pinehurst chapters 33 and 210. He was a member of First
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Branch of Lufkin, Texas, Dianne
Nunnery of Zachary and Sherry Piacenza of DeRidder; four brothers, Dr. Eddie
Stephenson and Dr. Stewart Stephenson, both of Bryan, Texas, Joe Stephenson
of Houston and Lewis Stephenson of Ganado, Texas; two sisters, Lila Peterson
of Boone, N.C., and Ginger Mosley of Waller, Texas; and nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Helen Alfred - 7/13/2001
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Alfred, 44, of 534 15th St., will be at 11
a.m. Saturday, July 14, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Alfred died at 2:55 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Chataignier, she lived in Eunice for a number of years before
moving to Lake Charles several years ago.
Survivors include two daughters, Regina Alfred and Jacquana Alfred, both of
Lake Charles; two sons, Fredrick Alfred Jr. and Timothy Alfred, both of Lake
Charles; six sisters, Ethel Mae Batiste, Betty Batiste and Cathy Batiste,
all of Lake Charles, Karen Ardoin of Eunice, Eva Hayward of Beaumont, Texas
and Marie Mitchell of Houston; eight brothers, Jimmy Batiste and Rogers
Batiste of Port Arthur, Texas, Rodney Batiste and Joseph Batiste, both of
Lake Charles, Louis Robinson, Paul Batiste and LeRoy Robinson, all of
Houston, and Calvin Batiste of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren.
Charles T. Ammons - 7/13/2001
Memorial services for Charles T. Ammons, 66, will be at 3 p.m. today, July
13, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. The body was cremated.
Visitation is from 2 p.m.
Mr. Ammons died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in a Houston hospital.
A native of Corsicana, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. A
retired oil and gas drilling supervisor for Conoco Oil Company, he worked in
remote locales such as the North Sea, Africa and Russia. He was a 32nd
degree Mason, Scottish Rite. He was Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Ammons of Lake Charles; four sons, Charles
Terrell Ammons of Houston, Conred Byers Ammons of Southlake, Texas, Chelton
Twain Ammons of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Ricky Joe Titus of Lake
Charles; one daughter, Ronda Spencer of Lake Charles; one brother, Dr.
William F. Ammons of Seattle; and seven grandchildren.
Jimmey J. Bouffine Sr. - 7/13/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Jimmey Joseph Bouffine Sr., 54, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his
residence.
Mrs. Lorena Bradley
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Lorena Bradley, 82, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 14, in the Immanuel Christ Sanctified Holy Church.
The Revs. Larry Gasaway and Harry Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in
Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of
Jennings.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mrs. Bradley died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in her residence.
A native of Carencro, she lived in Beaumont and Nederland, Texas, for a
number of years before recently moving to Jennings. She was a member of the
Immanuel Christ Sanctified Holy Church. She was president of the Mission
Department of the Louisiana Foundation of Christ Sanctified Holy District.
Survivors include one stepson, Henry C. Norman of Perris, Calif.
Lou Etta Bryant - 7/13/2001
BALDWYN, Miss. - Funeral services for Lou Etta Bryant, 90, of DeRidder, will
be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, in Waters Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in DeRidder.
Ora Cade - 7/13/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Ora "Sue" Cade, 75, will be announced by
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Timothy L. Chambers - 7/13/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Timothy L. "Tim" Chambers, 31, will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, July 14, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial
Cemetery.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Chambers died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Atlanta, he was a resident of Sulphur. He was a graduate of
Barkner High School in Dallas. He worked at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Lori A. Meche Chambers of Sulphur; one son,
Timothy Mason Chambers of Sulphur; three daughters, Linda Marie Chambers,
Caitlin Chambers and Devin Chambers, all of Sulphur; seven brothers, Todd
Chambers, Thomas Chambers, Kirk Chambers Jr., Kyle Chambers, Jamey McIntosh,
Jordan McIntosh and Chase McIntosh, all of Texas; his father, Kirk Chambers
Sr. of Dallas; his mother, Sherri McIntosh of Howe, Texas; his stepfather,
Harold Stonecyther Jr. of Texas; and his grandmother, Helen Lorts of Allen,
Texas.
Theola Clark
LECOMPTE - Funeral services for Theola Clark, 82, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 14, in Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in Springhill
Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Clark died Monday, July 9, 2001, in a local care center.
Mollie Day - 7/13/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mollie Day, 66, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital.
William F. Green - 7/13/2001
Funeral services for William Frank "Big Daddy" Green, 66, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 14, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Joseph Welcome will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Green died Monday, July 9, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Beaumont, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He
served in the military. He was union president of Local 1524 for 34 years.
Survivors include seven sons, Terry D. Williams of Killeen, Texas, Thierry
R. Williams of Tacoma, Wash., Keith Green of California, Kenneth W. Williams
of Vero Beach, Fla., and William Frank Green Jr., Jerry Williams and Larry
W. Green, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Sabrina Thibodeaux, Alice
Melanson, Romona Green and Tameka Green, all of Lake Charles; two brothers,
Sherman Green of New York and Doris Mitchell of Lake Charles; and 20
grandchildren.
Gracie Jackson - 7/13/2001
Funeral arrangements for Gracie Jackson, 87, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital.
Mrs. Olevia G. Mayo - 7/13/2001
Funeral services for Mrs. Olevia Glover Mayo, 69, of 1602 North Adams St.,
will be at 7 p.m. today, July 13, in the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist
Church.
The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial
Chapel.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Mayo died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001, in Lake Charles.
A native of Washington, La., she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life.
She was a member of the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, where she was
a member of the Welcoming Committee, the Women's Missionary Union and the
Senior Choir . She worked in the church nursery and was the Sunday school
teacher of Class No. 5. She was the owner/operator of Mayo's Day Care Center
for the past 27 years. She ran a day care center from her home for nine
years.
Survivors include three daughters, Marva Mayo Frank, Katheleen Mayo
Arceneaux and Mahogany Ceasar, all of Lake Charles; one son, Jerome P. Mayo
of Lake Charles; five sisters, Josephine Rose and Beulah Richard, both of
Opelousas, Pearl Rice of New Orleans, and Ethel Roberts and Margaret
Anderson, both of Houston; two brothers, Joseph Glover of New Orleans and
Ernest Taylor of Opelousas; and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Gayle McCray - 7/13/2001
A Scripture service for Mrs. Gayle ''Tootsie'' McCray, 56, of 1901 Mill St.,
was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. officiated.
Mrs. McCray died at 6:05 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include two daughters, Felicia Marie Johnson of Lake Charles and
Yolonda Gail McCray of Houston; one son, Wayne McCray Jr. of Houston; one
sister, Mildred Richardson of Tucson, Ariz.; and three brothers, Richard
Hall of Los Angeles and Jeff Hall Jr. and Charles Hall, both of Houston;
four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Paul PreJean - 7/13/2001
Funeral services for Paul PreJean, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14,
from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Tony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:15 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Saturday.
Mr. PreJean died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of St. Landry Parish. He was an Army veteran and served in
the Korean War. He was a carpenter contractor. He was a member of the
American Legion and the Carpenters Local. He was a member of St. Margaret
Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Brian PreJean of Sulphur; two daughters, Mona
Oxley of Lake Charles and Belinda Holland of Brooklyn, Texas; one sister,
Safah Bergeron of Mire; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Glynnis Walters - 7/13/2001
BELTON, Texas - Funeral services for Glynnis Walters, 47, of Temple, Texas,
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, in Dossman Funeral Home.
The Rev. Rodney Bolejack will officiate. Private burial will be in Hillcrest
Cemetery in Temple.
Visitation is ongoing.
Mrs. Walters died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in a Temple hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Temple for 25 years. She was a
former member of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus. She worked for the
American Press, was an office manager for Central Texas Appraisal Co. in
Temple and was a substitute teacher with the Temple Independent School
District. She was a former president of the Bell County Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and of the Lanier Elementary School
Parent-Teacher Organization. She was Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Walters of Temple; one son, Matthew
Walters of Temple; two daughters, Stephanie Post of Lake Charles and Sarah
Watson of Temple; one brother, John Edward Gilmore III of Lake Charles; one
sister, Lynette Hargar of Corpus Christi, Texas; her parents John and
Barbara (Shuff) Gilmore Jr. of Lake Charles; and her grandfather, Oscar
Shuff of Elton.
Mrs. James Bailey Sr. - 7/14/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. James (Lillian E.) Bailey Sr., 83, will
be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. James Samples will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
in Lake Charles under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral
home and from 1 p.m. Monday in the church.
Mrs. Bailey died Thursday, July 12, 2001, in Pinehurst, N.C.
She was a native of Evansville, Ind., and had lived in Sulphur for 25 years.
She was a retired First Baptist Church employee and was a church member.
Survivors include one son, James E. Bailey Jr. of DeRidder; two daughters,
Wanda Andrepont of Lake Dallas, and Bonnie Williams of Pinehurst; four
sisters and one brother, all of Indiana; 10 grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren.
Jimmey J. Bouffine - 7/14/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Jimmey Joseph Bouffine Sr., 54, will be at 1
p.m. today, July 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Duson Cemetery.
Mr. Bouffine died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2001, in his residence.
Timothy L. Chambers - 7/14/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Timothy L. "Tim" Chambers, 31, will be at 10
a.m. today, July 14, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Chambers died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Atlanta. He was a graduate of Barkner High School in
Dallas. He worked at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Lori A. Meche Chambers of Sulphur; one son,
Timothy Mason Chambers of Sulphur; three daughters, Linda Marie Chambers,
Caitlin Chambers and Devin Chambers, all of Sulphur; seven brothers, Todd
Chambers, Thomas Chambers, Kirk Chambers Jr., Kyle Chambers, Jamey McIntosh,
Jordan McIntosh and Chase McIntosh, all of Texas; his father, Kirk Chambers
Sr. of Dallas; his mother, Sherri McIntosh of Howe, Texas; his birth father,
Harold Stonecyther Jr. of Texas; and his grandmother, Helen Lorts of Allen,
Texas.
William Davis - 7/14/2001
HINESTON - Funeral services for William "Bill" Davis, 92, of Cleveland,
Texas, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Lone Star Cemetery.
Mr. Davis died at 6:31 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2001, in a Cleveland
hospital.
Anna Dowden - 7/14/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Anna Dowden, 64, will be announced by Sulphur
Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Christopher Eaves - 7/14/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Christopher Eaves, 32, will be at 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 15, in Grace Church. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in
Singer under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Eaves died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2001, in his residence.
Jerry J. Johnson - 7/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for Jerry J. Johnson, 55, of Moss Bluff, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Joplin, Mo.
Alice M. Moore - 7/14/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Alice Milner Moore, 94, will be
announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Houston care center.
Pleasant infant - 7/14/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for the infant Angel Pleasant will be
announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lafayette
hospital.
Paul PreJean - 7/14/2001
Funeral services for Paul PreJean, 69, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 14,
from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Tony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday.
Mr. PreJean died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of St. Landry Parish. He was an Army veteran and served in
the Korean War. He was a carpenter contractor and a member of Carpenters
Local 953. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a lifetimemember
of the VFW. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Brian PreJean of Sulphur; two daughters, Mona
Oxley of Lake Charles and Belinda Holland of Brooklyn, Miss.; one sister,
Safah Bergeron of Mire; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Johnie A. Quebodeaux - 7/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for Johnie A. Quebodeaux, 21, of Moss Bluff will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Joplin, Mo.
James W. Seaman - 7/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for James W. Seaman, 70, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. He died Friday in Joplin, Mo.
William Shields - 7/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for William ''Bart'' Shields, 29, of Iowa, La. will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Joplin, Mo.
Shanna Kae Shields - 7/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for Shanna Kae Shields, 25, of Iowa, La. will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Joplin, Mo.
Gertrude Smith - 7/14/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Gertrude Smith, 75, will be announced by
Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence.
Jesse Smith - 7/14/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Jesse Smith, 82, will be announced by
Snider Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Earnest Soileaux - 7/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for Earnest Soileaux, 71, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died at 10:15 a.m. Friday in the Church Point hospital.
Hazel Marie Thibodeaux - 7/14/2001
Lusard Thibodeaux
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Hazel Marie Thibodeaux, 82, and Lusard
''Lou'' Thibodeaux, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July, 16, from St. Peter
Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of
Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan.
Mrs. Thibodeaux died at 11 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2001, in the Crowley
hospital. Mr. Thibodeaux died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2001, in the
Crowley hospital.
O. Joseph Trahan - 7/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for O. Joseph Trahan, 51, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Friday in Joplin, Mo.
Rodney A. Zachary - 7/14/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Rodney A. Zachary, 91, will be announced by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence.
John Broussard - 7/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for John Broussard, 75, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:48 p.m. Saturday in a local care center.
Alma Carrier - 7/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for Alma Carrier, 83, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital.
Anna G. Dowden - 7/15/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Anna Grace Dowden, 64, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 16, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.
The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Vinton under the direction Sulphur Mem-orial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and
from 8:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Dowden died Friday, July 13, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Dowden of Sulphur; two sons, Shannon
Dowden and Jason Dowden, both of Sulphur; one stepson, Kenneth Dowden of
Moss Bluff; two daughters, Kathy Singleton and Tammy Hoffield, both of
Sulphur; three stepdaughters, Elizabeth Castle and Lisa Dowden, both of Moss
Bluff, and Darlene Hoffpauir of Sulphur; three brothers, Francis Morgan and
Clifton Morgan, both of Sulphur, and Harry Morgan of Sibley; two sisters,
Helen East and Betty Bumgarden, both of Hackberry; 13 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Austin J. Dyer Jr. - 7/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for Austin J. Dyer Jr., 50, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital.
Billy R. Elliott - 7/15/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Billy Ray Elliott, 66, will be at 3 p.m.
Monday, July 16, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven
Cemetery.
Mr. Elliott died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in his residence.
Jerry Fontenot - 7/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for Jerry Fontenot, 74, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital.
Mac Foshee - 7/15/2001
JUNCTION COMMUNITY - Funeral services for Mac Pearl Hagar Foshee, 69, will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, in Calvary Baptist Church.
The Rev. J. R. Haymon will officiate. Burial will be in Foshee Cemetery in
Merryville under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Foshee died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in Lake Charles.
A native of Centerville, Texas, she lived in the Lake Charles and DeRidder
areas and had resided in Junction Community for 13 years. She worked as a
nurse's aide for 21 years in Sulphur, DeRidder and Merryville. She worked
for the Leslie Faye Clothing Factory. She was a former owner of Hagar's
Hardware and Sporting Goods in DeQuincy. She was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her husband, J.H. (Harvey) Foshee of Junction Community;
two sons, Wayne Hagar of DeQuincy and Billy Joe Hagar of Longville; two
daughters, Thelma Foster of Big Woods Community and Lois Mitchell of Gillis;
one stepdaughter, Ella Laughlin of Junction Community; one brother, John
Lewis of DeRidder; one stepsister, Christine Moss of Orange, Texas; 19
grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Anthony Galmore - 7/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for Anthony Galmore, 39, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital.
Robert M. Kinchen - 7/15/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Robert "Bobby" M. Kinchen, 61, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, July 16, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Beauregard Cemetery.
Mr. Kinchen died Friday, July 13, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
Verdell S. Miller - 7/15/2001
Memorial services for Verdell Silas "Nanny" Miller, 73, of 4011?2 S.
Shattuck St., will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, in Starlight Baptist
Church.
The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Cremation will be under the direction
of Fondel Mem-orial Chapel.
Ms. Miller died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in her residence.
A native of DeRidder, she had lived in Baton Rouge for a number of years
prior to moving to Lake Charles. She retired from the Louisiana State School
for the Blind in Baton Rouge.
Survivors include two sisters, Earlie Mae Blanchard of Lake Charles and
Nintress Coleman of DeRidder.
Felix R. Montet - 7/15/2001
Funeral services for Felix Roy Montet, 74, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday,
July 16, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Monday.
Mr. Montet died Friday, July 13, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Maurice, he had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He moved to
Sulphur last year. He was an equipment operator for Southern Pacific
Railroad for 27 years. He was a third- and fourth-degree Knights of Columbus
member. He was a member of American Legion Post 1 for 40 years, Equipment
Operators Local 406 and the CFMA French Association. He was a member of St.
Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Theresa Montet of Sulphur; two
daughters, Cathy A. Harrison of Sulphur and Bonnie A. Pierrottie of Houston;
four brothers, Gladue Montet of Maurice, Louis Montet and Ned Montet, both
of Lafayette, and Noel Montet of New Orleans; four sisters, Enite Hebert and
Esther Mouton, both of Lafayette, Dorothy Simon of Franklin and Anna Mae
Foreman of Indian Bayou; and four grandchildren.
Alice M. Moore - 7/15/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Alice Milner Moore, 94, will be at 2:30 p.m.
today, July 15, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maxie Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Brookshire, Texas.
Pinkie L. Mose - 7/15/2001
Funeral services for Pinkie Lee "Peggy" Mose, 51, will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
July 16, in Back to God Revival Holiness Church.
Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's
Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Mose died at 1:22 a.m. Wednes-day, July 11, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Westlake, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She
was a member of Back to God Revival Holiness Church, where she was a
minister and superintendent of the Sunday school and an assistant pastor.
Survivors include two sons, Ivan Goudeau and Demetrius Goudeau, both of Lake
Charles; three daughters, Monique Goudeau, Rolando King and Tryphena
Goudeau, all of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Veronica Semien of Iowa; two
sisters, Rose Clifton of Arizona and Linda Tanner of Westlake; and 11
grandchildren.
Allen E. Quesenberry - 7/15/2001
SUGARTOWN - Funeral services for Allen E. Quesenberry, 58, of DeRidder, will
be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, in Smyrna Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Mr. Quesenberry died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Charles G. Roy - 7/15/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral arrangements for Charles G. Roy, 68, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence.
James W. Seaman - 7/15/2001
Funeral services for James W. Seaman, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July
17, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Don Roosa and Charles Nug-ent will officiate. Burial will be in
Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Seaman died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Joplin, Mo.
A native of Amelia, Texas, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired air-traffic controller. He
was a pilot and flight instructor. He was the founder and a statewide
commander of the Glad Tidings Royal Rangers. He was a member of Living Way
United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Melba Seaman of Lake Charles; one son, Gary
Wayne Seaman of Lufkin, Texas; two daughters, Faith Ferguson of Lake Charles
and Lane Ramsay of Yazoo City, Miss.; two brothers, Raymond Seaman and Gary
Dean Seaman, both of Lufkin; two sisters, Gwen Cunninghman of Fayetteville,
Ark., and Judy Kast of Houston; seven grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Desmar Smith - 7/15/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Desmar "Johnnie" Smith, 80, will be
announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence.
Jesse Smith - 7/15/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Jesse Smith, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today,
July 15, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. Glen George will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. Smith died Friday, July 13, 2001, in his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was a retired pipefitter for
Cities Service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the 2nd Army
Division, 78th Field Artillery with tours in North Africa, Sicily, Omaha
Beach, Germany and the Battle of the Bulge in France. He received a Bronze
Star and many other awards for his military service.
Survivors include two sons, Terry Smith and Russell Smith, both of DeQuincy;
one brother; seven sisters; and one grandson.
Memorials may be made to Pinegrove Baptist Church, 4811 Wes Berry Road,
DeQuincy, LA 70633 or the charity of one's choice, the family said.
Allie Tucker - 7/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for Allie Tucker, 85, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
Russell Washington - 7/15/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Russell Washington, 75, will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 17, in Israelite Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community
Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Washington died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in his residence.
Martha M. Williams - 7/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for Martha M. Williams, 90, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
Rodney A. Zachary - 7/15/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Rodney Allen Zachary, 91, will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, July 16, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Clarence Young will officiate. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Masonic
Cemetery in Clinton.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Zachary died Friday, July 13, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Natchitoches Parish, he was a longtime resident of Sulphur. He
was a retired construction clerk for the engineering department of Cities
Service. He was co-owner of Clinton Peach Farm. He was a member of Maplewood
First Baptist Church.
Alcee Dugas - 7/16/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Alcee Dugas, 89, will be at 10:30 a.m. today,
July 16, from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery
under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Dugas died at 10:06 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, in an area hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Dugas of Crowley and Larry Dugas of
Gueydan; one daughter, Rose LeBlanc of Gueydan; two sisters, Aldie Bourque
and Dunice Bertrand, both of Gueydan; eight grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mae Foshee - 7/16/2001
JUNCTION COMMUNITY - Funeral services for Mae Pearl Hagar Foshee, 69, will
be at 10 a.m. today, July 16, 2001, in Calvary Baptist Church.
The Rev. J.R. Haymon will officiate. Burial will be in Foshee Cemetery in
Merryville under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Foshee died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in Lake Charles.
A native of Centerville, Texas, she lived in the Lake Charles and DeRidder
areas and had resided in Junction Community for 13 years. She worked as a
nurse's aide for 21 years in Sulphur, DeRidder and Merryville. She worked
for the Leslie Faye Clothing Factory and was a former owner of Hagar's
Hardware and Sporting Goods in DeQuincy. She was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her husband, J.H. (Harvey) Foshee of Junction Community;
two sons, Wayne Hagar of DeQuincy and Billy Joe Hagar of Longville; two
daughters, Thelma Foster of Big Woods Community and Lois Mitchell of Gillis;
one stepdaughter, Ella Laughlin of Junction Community; one brother, John
Lewis of DeRidder; one stepsister, Christine Moss of Orange, Texas; 19
grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Edith L. Friesner - 7/16/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Edith Lavern Friesner, 70, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, July 17, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m.
Tuesday in the church.
Mrs. Friesner died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in her Moss Bluff residence.
A native of DeQuincy, she had lived in Westlake for 58 years. She was a
member of First Baptist Church of Westlake, where she taught Sunday school
for 35 years.
Survivors include her husband, Oland "Bud" Friesner of Westlake; one son,
Buddy Friesner of Sulphur; two daughters, Melissa Fritzinger and Melanie
Smith, both of Moss Bluff; one brother, Tommy Pharris of Pineville; one
sister, Charlsie Haley of Orange, Texas; and eight grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Westlake Building Fund,
the family said.
Laura S. Hicks - 7/16/2001
HACKBERRY - Funeral services for Laura Mae Sanner Hicks, 69, will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, July 17, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry
Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the church
hall.
Mrs. Hicks died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Hackberry. She was a member of the Catholic
Daughters. She was part of the Cursillo movement in the church.
Survivors include five sons, George Dennis Hicks of Mauriceville, Texas, and
Terry Joseph Hicks, Anthony "Dino" Hicks, Gordie Alden Hicks and Raymond
Edward Hicks, all of Hackberry; five daughters, Martha "Tootie" Welch, Tamra
"Tammy" Welch, Frances Estelle Little and Teresa "Pebbles" Nunez, all of
Hackberry, and Laura Elizabeth Hecklee of Abita Springs; and two sisters,
Annette Toten and Arleen Duhon, both of Hackberry.
Eve M. Johnson - 7/16/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Eve M. Johnson, 71, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Sarah J. Monk - 7/16/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Sarah J. Monk, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today,
July 16, in Emmanuel Baptist Church.
The Rev. Charles Hutzler will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakdale
Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon in the church.
Mrs. Monk died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
A native of Warren, Texas, she was raised in Port Arthur, Texas. She lived
in Colorado Springs from 1995 to 2001. She was a former employee of KPAC
radio station in Port Arthur. She was a retired accountant with Generals
Motors and a property disposal officer with the U.S. Army. She was a member
of Southside Baptist Church in Fort Collins, Colo.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy B. Monk of Colorado Springs; and one
sister, Marilyn Vinson of Grand Prairie, Texas.
Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 620 West
Horsetooth, Fort Collins, CO 80526, the family said.
Ellinea Morris - 7/16/2001
Funeral services for Ellinea Morris, 71, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 16,
in Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
The Rev. Andrew Douglas will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery under the dir-ection of Com-bre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Morris died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in a local care center.
She had lived in Lake Charles most of her life.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon Morris; one son, Sherrod Walker of
Lake Charles; two daughters, Jacqueline Morris of Lake Charles and Precilla
Cadenas of Chicago; one sister, Gertha Stanfield of Alexandria; and four
grandchildren.
Dianne Richard - 7/16/2001
CARLYSS - Funeral services for Dianne Richard, 58, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 17, from St. Theresa Catholic Church.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Richard died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital.
She was a longtime resident of Carlyss. She was a member of St. Theresa
Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, David L. Richard of Carlyss; one son, Lee
Richard of Carlyss; one daughter, Becky Jabaut, Queen's Berry, N.Y.; one
brother, Billy Ellis of Brownsville, Texas; one sister, Bonnie Monroe of
Santa Fe, Texas; and eight grandchildren.
Clementine R. Riggs - 7/16/2001
Funeral arrangements for Clementine Rideaux Riggs, 92, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital.
Charles G. Roy - 7/16/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Charles G. Roy, 68, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 17, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial with full military rites
will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son
Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 7
a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Roy died at 7:46 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Lake Arthur, he was a resident of Klondike. He served in the
U.S. Navy. He was a retired deputy state fire marshal. He was the founder of
the Klondike Fire Department. He was a car salesman for Oustalet Ford. He
was a member of the VFW and the State Retirement Association.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Nicholas Roy and Geoffry Gerald Roy,
both of Klondike, and Patrick John Roy of Abbeville; one daughter, Rita
Darlene Levy of Jennings; two brothers, Donald E. Roy of Slidell and Harry
Gene Roy of Jennings; one sister, Diana Trahan of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Desmar R. Smith - 7/16/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Desmar Richmond "Johnnie" Smith, 80, will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Revs. Paul Nugent and Terry D. Lee will officiate. Burial will be in
Hyatt Cemetery.
Visitation is 1:30-9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Smith died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in her residence.
A native of Clarksville, Texas, and formerly of Childress, Texas, she had
lived in DeQuincy since 1949. She was Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, James E. "Smitty" Smith of DeQuincy; two
sons, Preston E. Smith and Jimmie Albert Smith, both of San Antonio; two
daughters, Sue Ann Silva of Kent, Wash., and Janice D. McNamara of Corpus
Christi, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Earl J. Trahan Jr. - 7/16/2001
Funeral services for Earl J. Trahan Jr., 50, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July
17, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8
a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mr. Trahan died Friday, July 13, 2001, near Joplin, Mo.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a 1969 graduate of LaGrange
Senior High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam as
a communications specialist. He received the National Defense Service Medal.
He was a former Calcasieu Parish narcotics officer. He was president of
Trahan Truck and Tractor Inc. and commanding executive officer of Ash
Management Inc. He was a managing partner of EJT Construction LLC and an
officer with Tiered Technologies.
He was on the board of directors of the Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club and
the Sowela Technical Institute Foundation. He was a member of the McNeese
Cowboy Club and was president of Krewe de La Maison de Calcasieu.
Survivors include one son, Eric Joseph Trahan of Lake Charles; one stepson,
Shannon Vangossen of Lake Charles; three daughters, Cynthia Gail Trahan of
Wichita, Kan., Danielle Cherie Trahan of Lake Charles and Kristine Nicole
Vasquez of Kansas City, Kan.; three brothers, Darrell L. Trahan, Dennis Ray
Trahan and Edward Paul Trahan, all of Lake Charles; his mother, Mary Louise
Higginbotham Trahan of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren.
Allie V. Tucker - 7/16/2001
MAMOU - Graveside services for Allie V. Tucker, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today,
July 16, in New St. Ann Cemetery.
The Rev. Piues Vallooran will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral
Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is 8-11 a.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Tucker died at 2:39 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Mamou, she had lived in Doniphan, Mo., for many years. She had
lived in Lake Charles for six years.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Tucker of Lake Charles; two sons,
Herbert R. McMullen of Moss Bluff and Winton Landreneau of Andersonville,
Tenn.; one brother, Rayford Veillion of Lake Charles; one sister, Maisie
Veillion of Lake Charles; and two granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Powers Zachary of Sulphur; two sons,
Kenneth Ira Zachary of Sulphur and Richard Ellis Zachary of Clinton; one
daughter, Darlyne Allain of Sulphur; one sister, Lydia Hayes of Shreveport;
12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or Boys and Girls
Villages, the family said.
Oby D. Blood - 7/17/2001
TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Oby D. Blood, 63, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 17, in Turkey Creek Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Turkey
Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Blood died Monday, July 16, 2001, in the Ville Platte hospital.
Mary D. Carrier - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Mary Alma Durosseau Carrier, 83, will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Carrier died at 7:40 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Mallet, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was
a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include six sons, John Paul Carrier of New Iberia, Thomas J.
Carrier and Willis Carrier, both of Lake Charles, Gerald Carrier of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Frank Carrier and Terry Donald Carrier, both of
Harrisburg, Penn.; six daughters, Dorothy Disnuke, Ella Stewart and Gertrude
Carrier, all of Lake Charles, Kempa Carrier of Curtis Bay, Md., and Patricia
Parker and Conzie Carrier, both of Harrisburg; two brothers, Feroel
Durosseau of Mallet and Odell Durosseau of Lake Charles; four sisters,
Geraldine Belton of Opelousas, Rose Hardin of Columbus, Ohio, Gladys
Arceneaux of Iowa and Rena Carbajal of Lake Charles; 36 grandchildren; 59
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Roslyn L. Charbonnet - 7/17/2001
BATON ROUGE - Memorial services for Roslyn Leger Clement Charbonnet, 68,
were held Saturday, July 7, in Rabenhorst East Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dr. Mark Martin officiated.
Mrs. Charbonnet died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in her residence.
A native of Jennings, she was formerly of Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. She
was a resident of Franklin. She worked at Muller's Department Store in Lake
Charles. She was the former owner of a beauty shop in Baton Rouge.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Brent (Sandra) Kemp of Pine, Mrs.
Mark (Rhonda) Martin of Baker and Peggy Clement Smith of Baton Rouge; two
brothers, Jim Leger of Dunnellon, Fla., and Dan Leger of Lafayette; three
sisters, Eva Leger Goodson of New Orleans, Anna Leger Vandever of Jennings
and Effie Leger Johnson of Vilonia, Ark.; eight grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
William V. Conover - 7/17/2001
HOUSTON - Memorial services for William Van Conover III, 39, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in First Presbyterian Church.
Entombment will be in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction
of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mr. Conover died Saturday, July 14, 2001.
He was a native of Austin, Texas. He graduated from St. John High School in
Houston. He earned a bachelor's degree from Occidental College in Los
Angeles. He earned master's degrees in geology and business administration
from the University of Texas and the University of Denver. He was an
independent oil operator and the president of Lagniappe Enterprises. He was
a member of the Houston Polo Club. He was a member of First Presbyterian
Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Rachel Conover and Katherine Conover; two
brothers, Chase Conover and Ward Conover; and his parents, William V.
Conover II and Margarite Conover Kirk.
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main,
Houston, TX 77004; The Hospice at Texas Medical Center, 1905 Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77030; or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Volunteer Services-115,
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, the family said.
Eugene Daigle - 7/17/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Eugene Daigle, 63, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Mr. Daigle died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in Sulphur.
A native of Church Point, he had lived in Sulphur most of his life. He
worked at Daigle and Sons House Movers. He owned Daigle Tire Service for 26
years.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Daigle of Sulphur; one son, Christopher
Eugene Daigle of Sulphur; one stepson, Bobby Story of Baton Rouge; two
stepdaughters, Patricia Parker of Sulphur and Beverly Stone of Georgia;
three brothers, Leroy Daigle, Jimmy Daigle and Adam Daigle, all of Sulphur;
one sister, Mrs. Edward (Virginia) Marcantel of Carlyss; and eight
grandchildren.
Mollie H. Day - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Mollie H. Day, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July
18, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Leroy Griffin will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Day died Thursday, July 12, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Sicily Island and had lived in Lake Charles for 46
years.
Survivors include two sons, George L. Day of Lake Charles and Tyronne Harden
of New Orleans; four daughters, Betty Buckley of Pasadena, Calif., Ruthie
Robinson of Altadena, Calif., and Barbara Green and Janet Judwin, both of
Lake Charles; five brothers, Rufus Henry of Lake Charles, Elijah Henry of
Sicily Island, L.E. Henry of Rayville, Roosevelt Henry of Kenner and Spencer
Henry of Chicago; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Xoreta Duhon - 7/17/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Xoreta ''Terri'' Duhon, 78, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, July 18, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Bertrand Cemetery.
Mrs. Duhon died Monday, July 16, 2001, in her residence.
Mrs. Velma B. Flournoy - 7/17/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrnagments for Mrs. Velma Belleu Flournoy, 94, will be
announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 9:50 a.m. Monday in a Baton
Rouge hospital.
Helen M. Hagger - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Helen M. Hagger, 91, of Houston, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 18, in New Emanuel Baptist Church.
The Rev. Roland Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Crosby, Texas.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Hagger died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Houston.
She was a native of Garland, and she lived in Lake Charles for many years.
She had lived in Houston for four years.
Survivors include one daughter, Geraldine W. Funches of Houston; five sons,
Clifton Hagger, Lewis Hagger and Lawrence Hagger, all of Houston, Ezekiel
Hagger of Port Arthur, Texas, and Roy Hagger of Portland, Ore.; two
brothers, Oscar Murry of Beaumont, Texas, and Arthur Murry of Opelousas; 20
grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Martin G. Harris - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Martin G. "Honey" Harris, 95, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 18, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Harris died at 3:32 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, in a Marksville
hospital.
A native of Washington, Pa., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1979. He was
a retired policeman with 30 years of service, eight of them as Chief of
Police. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 95 in Washington.
Survivors include two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild.
Mary A. Hawkins - 7/17/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mary Ann Hawkins, 75, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Laura S. Hicks - 7/17/2001
HACKBERRY - Funeral services for Laura Mae Sanner Hicks, 69, will be at 10
a.m. today, July 17, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry
Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Hicks died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Hackberry. She was a member of the St. Peter
Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters and Cursillo movement.
Survivors include five sons, George Dennis Hicks of Mauriceville, Texas, and
Terry Joseph Hicks, Anthony "Dino" Hicks, Gordie Alden Hicks and Raymond
Edward Hicks, all of Hackberry; five daughters, Martha "Tootie" Welch, Tamra
"Tammy" Welch, Frances Estelle Little and Teresa "Pebbles" Nunez, all of
Hackberry, and Laura Elizabeth Hecklee of Abita Springs; and two sisters,
Annette Toten and Arleen Duhon, both of Hackberry; 29 grandchildren; and 20
great-grandchildren.
Gracie D. Jackson - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Gracie Davis Jackson, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
July 18, in Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship Church.
The Rev. J.L. Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church.
Mrs. Jackson died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Washington, La., and a longtime resident of Lake
Charles. She was a Sunday school teacher and a member of her church's usher
board and mission circle. She was a principal and teacher in the
Lacassine-Roanoke area, and she was a Boy Scout den mother.
Survivors include one son, Henery Davis Jr. of Lake Charles; three
daughters, Ritah Davis of Los Angeles, Tommie Marie Congleton of
Philadelphia and Diana Bailey of Lake Charles; one sister, Birdelly
Carstarphen of Sherman, Texas; nine grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Eve M. Johnson - 7/17/2001
CRAVENS - Funeral services for Eve M. Johnson, 71, will be at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18, in Drake Forks Chapel. Burial will be in Drake Forks
Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake
Arthur.
Mrs. Parker died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Jerry J. Johnson - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Jerry J. Johnson, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July
19, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m.
Thursday. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Johnson died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Joplin, Mo.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1963 graduate of Lake
Charles High School. He attended University of Southwestern Louisiana on a
track scholarship. He was a graduate of McNeese State University and
Louisiana Real Estate Group.
He was a managing member of Whitten Management Group, Louisiana Apartment
Association, Better Business Bureau, Chamber/Southwest, McNeese Cowboy Club,
Krewe de LaMaison de Calcasieu and Calcasieu Emergency Preparedness
Committee. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and frequently
attended Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Donna McGraw Johnson of Moss Bluff; four
daughters, Beth Johnson and Amy Johnson, both of Los Angeles, Jennifer
Johnson of Nashville, Tenn., and Krystan Johnson of Moss Bluff; two sons,
Jason Johnson of Los Angeles and Max Johnson of Lake Charles; two stepsons,
Caleb O'Quinn and Sam O'Quinn, both of Moss Bluff; one sister, Joy Lindstrom
of Bakersfield, Calif.; and one stepgrandson.
Riley J. Laughlin - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Riley James Laughlin, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, July
17, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Entombment will be in Consolata
Mausoleum.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. Laughlin died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Air Force veteran and
was a radio operator in World War II. He worked for Service Glass for 32
years. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, Elta Weekly Laughlin of Lake Charles; two
stepsons, Richard Moss of Sulphur and Carl Moss of Grapevine, Texas; three
daughters, Sharlene Raye Hart, Glenda Sue Busby and Christine Ryder, all of
Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Vickie Martin of Carlyss; one brother,
Burleigh Laughlin of Lake Charles; three sisters, Irma Vallery, Vivian
Kibodeaux and Ruby Pearson, all of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; seven
stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two
step-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Naomi B. LeDoux - 7/17/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Naomi B. LeDoux, 88, will be
announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake
Charles hospital.
Edward Marcantel - 7/17/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Edward Marcantel, 83, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery.
Mr. Marcantel died Monday, July 16, 2001, in his residence.
Albert H. Miller - 7/17/2001
Funeral arrangements for Albert H. Miller, 78, will be announced by Evanston
Funeral and Cremation. Local arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. He
died Friday in Chicago.
Vonnell Miller - 7/17/2001
EVANS - Funeral services for Vonnell Miller, 63, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 19, in Grace Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evans Cemetery
under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mrs. Miller died Monday, July 16, 2001, in Evans.
Ricky D. Nassar - 7/17/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Ricky Dale Nassar, 47, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 18, in Sulphur United Pentecostal Church.
The Rev. David Gunter will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral
home.
Mr. Nassar died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a planner and supervisor for
IMC for 17 years. He was a member of Calcasieu Parish Jr. Livestock Sale and
Show Committee. He was a member of Sulphur United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Nassar of Sulphur; five daughters, Nickie
Nassar, Rashonda Nassar, Carri Mann and Terri Sullivan, all of Sulphur, and
Connie Lynn Parker of Westlake; three brothers, Michael Nassar of Sulphur,
Harold Nassar of Westlake and Randy Nassar of Crosby, Texas; one
stepbrother, Kenny Driver of Alexandria; his father, Connie Mack Nassar of
Sulphur; and five grandchildren.
Rose Nickels - 7/17/2001
Funeral arrangements for Rose Nickels will be announced by Hixson Funeral
Home. She died Monday in the Jennings hospital.
Shirley A. Parker - 7/17/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Shirley Ann Parker, 61, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 18, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Glen Cooley will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Parker died Monday, July 16, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a resident of Westlake. She was a private duty sitter.
Survivors include one son, Jay Parker of Topsey; three brothers, Val
Widcamp, Roy Widcamp and Tommy Widcamp, all of Westlake; and two
grandchildren.
Susan E. Pettifield - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Susan Elaine Pettifield, 46, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 19, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is 1-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Pettifield died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of St. Louis, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She
worked at Security Industrial Life Insurance Co., Southwest Life Insurance
Co. and Western Life Insurance Co. and was an affiliate of Halliburton
Services. She was a caregiver for the elderly in the Lake Area.
Survivors include her husband, Billy W. Pettifield of Lake Charles; two
sons, Charles L. Pettifield and Michael Pettifield, both of Lake Charles;
one brother, Ricky Sandhofer of Benton, Ark.; one stepbrother, Joseph E.
Garmley of Fort Worth, Texas; three sisters, Rebecca Andry of Longville,
Laura Garmley of Lake Charles and Linda Romero of Westlake; one stepsister,
Sherry Vidrine of Lake Charles; her grandmother, Margorie Puckett of Lake
Charles; and three grandchildren.
Johnie A. Quebodeaux - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Johnie A. Quebodeaux, 21, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
July 18, in Trinity Baptist Church.
The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday
in the church.
Miss Quebodeaux died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Joplin, Mo.
She was a native of Sulphur. She was a graduate of Sam Houston High School.
She was a manager for Le'Chateau Apartments. She was a member of Church of
Christ.
Survivors include four brothers, Sam O'Quinn and Caleb O'Quinn, both of Moss
Bluff, and Justin Quebodeaux and Brandon Quebodeaux, both of Sulphur; two
sisters, Krystan O'Quinn of Lake Charles and Katie Quebodeaux of Sulphur;
her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Reyna) Quebodeaux of Sulphur;
and her mother, Donna McGraw Johnson of Moss Bluff.
Clyde Shearer - 7/17/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Clyde Shearer, 73, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 19, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Mr. Shearer died Monday, July 16, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Shanna K. Shields
William B. Shields - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Shanna Kae Shields, 25, and William Bartley "Bart"
Shields, 29, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, in Trinity Baptist
Church.
The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in
Iowa under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday
in the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Shields died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Joplin, Mo.
Mr. Shields was a native of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Iowa High
School and an alumnus of McNeese State University. He worked for Custom
Lighting and Electrical Co. He was a member of the Iowa Rabbit Festival
board of directors. He was a member of Iowa United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Shields was a native of Sulphur. She was a graduate of Tiffin High
School in Tiffin, Ohio. She was an apartment manager for Timber Ridge
Apartments. She was a member of Church of Christ.
Survivors include their son, Grheason Bartley Shields of Iowa.
His survivors include three brothers, Tom Shields of Starksville, Miss.,
Rhea Shields of Baton Rouge and Jess Shields of Iowa; his parents, Tommy and
Donna Shields of Iowa; paternal grandparents, Tom and Mary Shields of Lake
Providence; and maternal grandmother, Syble Rhea of Lake Providence.
Her survivors include four brothers, Sam O'Quinn and Caleb O'Quinn, both of
Moss Bluff, and Justin Quebodeaux and Brandon Quebodeaux, both of Sulphur;
two sisters, Krystan O'Quinn of Lake Charles and Katie Quebodeaux of
Sulphur; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Reyna) Quebodeaux of
Sulphur; and her mother, Donna McGraw Johnson of Moss Bluff.
Memorial donations may be made to Iowa United Methodist Church or the 4-H
Foundation, the family said.
George Soileau - 7/17/2001
Funeral arrangements for George Soileau, 68, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died at 1 a.m. Sunday in an Alaska hospital.
Martha M. Williams - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Martha M. Williams, 90, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 18, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Mrs. Williams died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Biloxi, Miss., and a longtime resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Catherine Kingsberry of Houston and
Susie Castille and Hazel A. Williams, both of Lake Charles; one sister,
Edythe Sanders of Mobile, Ala.; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Jennie M. Wilkinson - 7/17/2001
Funeral arrangements for Jennie M. Wilkinson, 80, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday.
Melvy M. Wilkinson - 7/17/2001
Funeral services for Melvy Murphy Wilkinson, 86, will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Wilkinson died at 11:34 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Ellis and had lived in Lake Charles since 1925. She was
a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She was a 48-year member of
University United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Oakley of Lake Charles, Jean
Barker of Llano, Texas, and Linda Massingill of Conroe, Texas; one son,
Ancil C. Wilkinson Jr. of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Gary Bargeman - 7/18/2001
Funeral arrangements for Gary Bargeman, 41, of 203 South Lyons St. will be
announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in a local
hospital.
Leonard Bernard - 7/18/2001
Memorial services for Leonard Bernard, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July
21, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Danny Gleason and Dan Landry will officiate. The body will be
cremated.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday.
Mr. Bernard died at 7:05 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Erath and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He was
an Air Force veteran and served in the Vietnam and Korean wars. He retired
after 21 years. He was a salesman for Frey Meat Co. for 20 years. He worked
for Oscar Meyer for five years.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Boudreaux Bernard of Lake Charles; two
sons, Daniel Bernard of Erath and Francis "Skeeter" Bernard of Moss Bluff;
one daughter, Kristine Simon of Lake Charles; two sisters, Maria Louise
Bernard and Louella Keen, both of Erath, five grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, the Psoriasis
Foundation, the Moss Bluff United Methodist Church missionary fund or to the
charity of one's choice, the family said.
Austin J. Dyer Jr. - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Austin J. Dyer Jr., 50, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday,
July 19, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8:30-10:40 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Mr. Dyer died Friday, July 13, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include one sister, Maudra Dyer of Lake Charles; and his mother,
Christine G. Dyer of Lake Charles.
Velma B. Flournoy - 7/18/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Velma Belleu Flournoy, 94, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, July 19, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery.
Mrs. Flournoy died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, in a Baton Rouge
hospital.
Jerry Fontenot Sr. - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Jerry "Coco" Fontenot Sr., 74, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, July 20, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8-10:10 a.m. Friday, with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral
home.
Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Mamou and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He
worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber for 40 years. He was a member of
Operating Engineers Local 407 and was Firestone's union steward. He was a
member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sons,
Michael Fontenot Sr. and Jerry Fontenot Jr., both of Lake Charles; three
daughters, Joyce Guillory, Geraldine Trent and Brenda Robinson, all of Lake
Charles; five brothers, Rodney Fontenot of Hacienda Heights, Calif., Joseph
Fontenot of Rosemead, Calif., Herbert Fontenot of Chino, Calif., Clifford
Fontenot of Pamona, Calif., and Austin Fontenot of Opelousas; one sister,
Delores Griffith of Pamona; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mary A. Hawkins - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Mary Ann Lemelle "Mommy Toot" Hawkins, 75, will be at
11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, in Reeves Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Rev. Edward Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Garden of
Memories Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church.
Mrs. Hawkins died Monday, July 16, 2001.
Survivors include one son, Jeffery Hawkins of Lake Charles; five daughters,
Raligh Burns, Rozena Hawkins, Sylvia Hawkins, Susan Lemelle Stark and Viola
Wright, all of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Bruce Hollingsworth - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Bruce Hollingsworth, 79, will be at noon Thursday, July
19, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Lyles Cemetery in
Oberlin.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
He was a native of Elton and lived most of his life in Sulphur. He served in
the Army during World War II. He was a pipefitter for Citcon Refinery for 35
years. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was a
member of Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Rodney Hollingsworth of Lake Charles and Brent
Hollingsworth of Starks; one sister, Freddie Donahue of Moss Bluff; four
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Jerry J. Johnson - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Jerry J. Johnson, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July
19, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Thursday.
Mr. Johnson died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Joplin, Mo.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1963 graduate of Lake
Charles High School. He attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana on
a track scholarship and graduated from McNeese State University. He was a
graduate of the Louisiana Real Estate Institute. He was a Vietnam veteran.
He was a former member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. He was a
managing member of Whitten Management Group and a member of the Louisiana
Apartment Association, Better Business Bureau, Chamber/Southwest, McNeese
Cowboy Club, Krewe de La Maison de Calcasieu and the Calcasieu Emergency
Preparedness Committee.
He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and frequently attended the
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Donna McGraw Johnson of Moss Bluff; four
daughters, Beth Johnson and Amy Johnson, both of Los Angeles, Jennifer
Johnson of Nashville, Tenn., and Krystan Johnson of Moss Bluff; two sons,
Jason Johnson of Los Angeles and Max Johnson of Lake Charles; two stepsons,
Caleb O'Quinn and Sam O'Quinn, both of Moss Bluff; one sister, Joy Lindstrom
of Bakersfield, Calif.; and one stepgrandchild.
Eddie E. Lasetter - 7/18/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Eddie Eva Lasetter, 87, will be announced
by Robison Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local care center.
Richard D. Marcantel - 7/18/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Richard David Marcantel, 55, of
Bartlesville, Okla., will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Sunday
in Oklahoma.
Rose M. Nickel - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Rose Monceaux Nickel, 69, of Mermentau, will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, July 19, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Nickel died Monday, July 16, 2001, in the Jennings hospital.
She was a native of Indian Bayou. She was Catholic.
Survivors include her husband, Elden Theodore Nickel Jr. of Mermentau; one
son, Elden Nickel III of Lake Arthur; five daughters, Mrs. Charles (Mary)
Brittain of Kentucky, Mrs. Jim (Martha) Witherwax of Iowa, La., Mrs. Rocky
(Peggy) Landry of Mermentau, Mrs. Neil (Sherry) Moss of Katy, Texas, and
Mrs. Brian (Ruby) Davis of Reeves; three brothers, Ivey Monceaux and Ivan
Monceaux, both of Lake Charles, and Nolan Monceaux of Big Lake; two sisters,
Arlene Estilette and Vernell Monceaux, both of Lake Charles; and nine
grandchildren.
Johnie A. Quebodeaux - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Johnie A. Quebodeaux, 21, will be at 10 a.m. today,
July 18, in Trinity Baptist Church.
The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation from 9 a.m. in the church.
Miss Quebodeaux died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Joplin, Mo.
She was a native of Sulphur. She was a graduate of Sam Houston High School.
She was a manager for Le'Chateau Apartments. She was a member of Church of
Christ.
Survivors include four brothers, Sam O'Quinn and Caleb O'Quinn, both of Moss
Bluff, and Justin Quebodeaux and Brandon Quebodeaux, both of Sulphur; two
sisters, Krystan O'Quinn of Lake Charles and Katie Quebodeaux of Sulphur;
her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Reyna) Quebodeaux of Sulphur;
her mother, Donna McGraw Johnson of Moss Bluff; and her fiance, Jason
Lanthier.
Doverie Robison - 7/18/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Doverie Robison, 85, will be announced by
Robison Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Mrs. Lenear Savant - 7/18/2001
KINDER - Funeral services for Mrs. Lenear (Arlene Chachere) Savant, 82, will
be at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 19, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery
under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Thursday.
Mrs. Savant died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Kinder.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Carole) Fontenot of Kinder and
Arlene Katherine "Kay" Savant of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, James Pickens
of Waco, Texas, and Joe Pickens of Sioux Falls, S.D.; four grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.
Clyde Shearer - 7/18/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Clyde Shearer, 73, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 19, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery
under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church.
Mr. Shearer died Monday, July 16, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
He was a native of Plainview, Texas, and a former resident of Lockney,
Texas. He had lived in DeQuincy since 1977. He was an Army veteran and
served in World War II. He was a retired postal worker and was the DeQuincy
postmaster from 1977 to 1988. He had worked for the post office since 1955.
He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He
was a member of First Baptist Church in DeQuincy and a former member of
Plainview First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Dale Shearer of Lake Charles; two daughters,
Karen L. Beggs of Thomasville, Ga., and Yvonne Kahn of Plainview; and eight
grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 201 South Pine St.,
DeQuincy, LA 70633, or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe,
the family said.
Shanna K. Shields
William B. Shields - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Shanna Kae Shields, 25, and William Bartley "Bart"
Shields, 29, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 18, in Trinity Baptist Church.
The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in
Iowa under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation from 9 a.m. in the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Shields died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Joplin, Mo.
Mr. Shields was a native of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Iowa High
School and an alumnus of McNeese State University. He worked for Custom
Lighting and Electrical Co. He was a member of the Iowa Rabbit Festival
board of directors. He was a member of Iowa United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Shields was a native of Sulphur. She was a graduate of Tiffin High
School in Tiffin, Ohio. She was an apartment manager for Timber Ridge
Apartments. She was a member of Church of Christ.
Survivors include their son, Grheason Bartley Shields of Iowa.
His survivors include three brothers, Tom Shields of Starksville, Miss.,
Rhea Shields of Baton Rouge and Jess Shields of Iowa; his parents, Tommy and
Donna Shields of Iowa; paternal grandparents, Tom and Mary Shields of Lake
Providence; and maternal grandmother, Syble Rhea of Lake Providence.
Her survivors include four brothers, Sam O'Quinn and Caleb O'Quinn, both of
Moss Bluff, and Justin Quebodeaux and Brandon Quebodeaux, both of Sulphur;
two sisters, Krystan O'Quinn of Lake Charles and Katie Quebodeaux of
Sulphur; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Reyna) Quebodeaux of
Sulphur; and her mother, Donna McGraw Johnson of Moss Bluff.
Memorial donations may be made to Iowa United Methodist Church or the 4-H
Foundation, the family said.
Elizabeth B. Watkins - 7/18/2001
Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth B. Watkins, 82, of Ragley will be
announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence.
Vernon Whitley - 7/18/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Vernon Whitley, 60, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, July 20, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery.
Mr. Whitley died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
Mrs. Lloyd Wilkinson - 7/18/2001
Memorial services for Mrs. Lloyd (Jennie Avis) Wilkinson, 80, will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, July 19, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial
Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Monday.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Wilkinson died Monday, July 16, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a native of Coggon, Iowa, and a former resident of Cedar Rapids. She
had lived in Lake Charles for 10 years. She was a member of Glad Tidings
Assembly of God.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Darlene) Evers of
Lake Charles; one brother, Ray Avis of Coggon; two grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
Melvy M. Wilkinson - 7/18/2001
Funeral services for Melvy Murphy Wilkinson, 86, will be at 1 p.m. today,
July 18, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mrs. Wilkinson died at 11:34 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Ellis and had lived in Lake Charles since 1925. She was
a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She was a 48-year member of
University United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Oakley of Lake Charles, Jean
Barker of Llano, Texas, and Linda Massingill of Conroe, Texas; one son,
Ancil C. Wilkinson Jr. of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Ernest J. Beard Jr. - 7/19/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral arrangements for Ernest J. Beard Jr., 58, of
Shreveport, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his
residence.
Frank Coker - 7/19/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Frank Coker, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
July 20, in Oak Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery
under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mr. Coker died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in a local care center.
William H. Cooper - 7/19/2001
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. - Funeral services for William H. "Hub" Cooper, 72, of
Ringgold, Ga., will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 20, in Heritage Funeral Home.
The Rev. Benny Matherly will officiate. Burial will be in Woodstation
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Cooper died Tuesday, July 17, 2001.
He was a former resident of Sulphur. He served as a paratrooper in the 11th
Airborne Division in the Korean War. He attended the University of
Chattanooga and received a degree in chemistry at Lamar University in
Beaumont, Texas. He worked as a chemist for PPG Inc. and retired from its
Lake Charles plant in 1994 after 36 of service. He was a member of the
American Chemical Society. He was a scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America
and a member of Masonic Lodge 446 F&AM. He was a member of Henning Methodist
Church in Sulphur.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie McGaha Cooper of Ringgold; three sons,
William K. Cooper of Belville, Texas, Jeffrey C. Cooper of Wichita Falls,
Texas, and Richard A. Cooper of Madison, Ala.; three brothers, Ralph Cooper
and James Cooper, both of Rossville, Ga., and Leonard Cooper of Rome, Ga.;
nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mamie R. Duplechin - 7/19/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mamie Regan Duplechin, 93, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, July 20, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Friday.
Mrs. Duplechin died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center.
She was a native of Evangeline and had lived in Sulphur since 1954. She was
a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include three brothers, Clyde L. Regan of Sulphur, Joseph J. Regan
of Lake Charles and Milton C. Regan of Brenham, Texas, and one sister,
Sister Josepha Regan of San Antonio.
Aminthe B. Fruge - 7/19/2001
OBERLIN - Funeral services for Aminthe B. Fruge, 85, will be at 10 a.m.
today, July 19, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine
Cemetery in Basile under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin.
A rosary was recited Wednesday.
Mrs. Fruge died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in the Mamou hospital.
She was a native of Basile and had lived in Oberlin for three years.
Survivors include one son, James "Jimmy" Guillory of Greenwood, Ark.; two
daughters, Alymae Mahaffey of Mittie and Jewel Ryder of Oberlin; one
stepdaughter, Adeline LeJeune of Basile; two sisters, Mathilda Manuel of
Elton and Feliciane Marcantel of Basile; 19 grandchildren; 42
great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Aleen Fulton - 7/19/2001
BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for Aleen Armstrong Fulton, 92, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, July 20, in Green Oaks Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Green Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today.
Mrs. Fulton died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Welsh and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. She earned
a bachelor's degree in music from H. Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans
and a master's in music education from Louisiana State University. She
taught music in Birmingham, Ala., and in Jeff Davis Parish. She supervised
elementary school choruses in East Baton Rouge Parish. She led choral
workshops at McNeese State University and LSU. She was active with Phi Mu
sorority and Delta Kappa Gamma fraternity. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church and the church choir.
Survivors include one son, William Forrest Fulton Jr. of Stamford, Conn.;
one sister, Lenora Armstrong Wheeler of Lake Charles; and three
grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Newcomb College Endowment Fund, 112
Newcomb Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, the family said.
Cyril D. Gillard - 7/19/2001
Funeral arrangements for Cyril D. Gillard, 75, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence.
Dewey Granger - 7/19/2001
Funeral services for Dewey "Buddy" Granger, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Friday,
July 20, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.
and a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Granger died Monday, July 16, 2001.
He was a native of Hathaway and had lived in Lake Charles for 51 years. He
was a graduate of Jennings High School and an alumnus of McNeese State
University. He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a
barber for more than 40 years; he worked 23 years at The Image Hair Salon
and six years at Matador Barber Shop.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Smith Granger of Lake Charles; five
daughters, Lisa LeJeune of Mermentau, Marla Granger of Friendswood, Texas,
Rhonda Granger of Sulphur, Kyla Granger of Lake Charles and Tricia Richard
of Eunice; two brothers, Jimmy Granger and Gerald Granger, both of Jennings;
one sister, Sheila Daigle of Jennings; his mother, Azalie Granger David of
Jennings; and eight grandchildren.
Lurlene T. Hartwell - 7/19/2001
BELL CITY - Funeral services for Lurlene Theresa Hartwell, 67, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, July 20, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Derouen-Lorrian
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh.
Visitation is 1:30-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Friday.
Mrs. Hartwell died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of the Hayes area. She was a librarian for more
than 25 years. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the
Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include one son, Malcolm Hartwell of Hayes, and one daughter,
Christine Troutman of Lafayette.
Golden E. Hyeston - 7/19/2001
Funeral arrangements for Golden Eretter Hyeston, 92, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.
James W. Martin - 7/19/2001
Funeral services for James W. Martin, 42, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July
20, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday in the funeral home.
Mr. Martin died at 2:24 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Houston and had lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. He
was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was a construction carpenter.
Survivors include one brother, Edward Cayo Martin of Jonestown, Texas, and
one sister, Carol Ann Martin of Provost, Quebec.
Pierre M. McLaughlin - 7/19/2001
Funeral arrangements for Pierre Michel McLaughlin, 76, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital.
Ethel Moore - 7/19/2001
BALDWIN - Funeral services for Ethel Moore, 89, will be at 8 p.m. Sunday,
July 22, in Special Providence Baptist Church.
The Rev. Willie Otis Sr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday
with burial in the church cemetery under the direction of Otis Mortuary.
A wake will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Moore died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in Chicago.
She was a native of Baldwin and a former longtime resident Lake Charles. She
was a former member of New Sunlight Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Ella Yancy and Mary Louise Moore, both of
Chicago; two sons, Oscar Moore Sr. of Franklin and Howard "Jeff" Moore of
Lake Charles; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Doverie Robison - 7/19/2001
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Funeral services for Doverie Robison, 85, of Westlake,
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 20, in Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Miles Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Robison died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in Sulphur.
She was a native of Tarrytown, Ga., and had lived in Jacksonville for 60
years. She was a real estate agent.
Survivors include her husband, George W. Robinson of Westlake; two
daughters, Patti R. Jackson and Elaine D. Robinson; one son, Danny G.
Robinson; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Terry J. Theriot - 7/19/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Terry J. Theriot, 70, of Singer, will be
announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence.
Elizabeth B. Watkins - 7/19/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Elizabeth Brown Watkins, 82, of Ragley, will
be at noon Friday, July 20, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Pardue will officiate. Burial will be in Lone Oak Cemetery in
Ragley.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 9
a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Watkins died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Morgan City and a former resident of Berwick. She had
lived in Ragley for 22 years. She was a member of the Ragley prayer group.
Survivors include four daughters, Virginia Perry, Judith Haney and Carol
Bodin, all of Ragley, and Linda Comeaux of Cankton; one sister, Lillie
Hebert of DesAllemonds; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Gary Bargeman - 7/20/2001
Funeral services for Gary Bargeman, 41, of 203 South Lyons St., will be at
11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the Bargeman
Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Visitation is from 8-10:45 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 9 a.m., in the
funeral home.
Mr. Bargeman died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church. He was an alumnus of W.O. Boston High School. He was a
self-employed landscaper for a number of years.
Survivors include three sisters, Patricia Bellard and Jurwana Bargeman, both
of Lake Charles, and Peggy Ann Sinclair of Crowley; two brothers, Micheal
Fred Houston Sr. and Joseph Wayne Bargeman, both of Lake Charles; and his
mother, Roxianna S. Bargeman of Lake Charles.
Ernest Beard - 7/20/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Ernest Beard Jr., 58, will be at 1 p.m.
today, July 20, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Anthony
Cemetery.
Mr. Beard died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in his residence in Shreveport.
Leonard Bernard - 7/20/2001
Memorial services for Leonard Bernard, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July
21, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Danny Gleason and Dan Landry will officiate. The body will be
cremated.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday.
Mr. Bernard died at 7:05 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Erath and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He was
an Air Force veteran and served in the Vietnam and Korean wars. He retired
after 21 years. He was a salesman for Frey Meat Co. for 20 years. He worked
for Oscar Meyer for five years.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Boudreaux Bernard of Lake Charles; two
sons, Daniel Bernard of Erath and Francis "Skeeter" Bernard of Moss Bluff;
one daughter, Kristine Simon of Lake Charles; two sisters, Maria Louise
Bernard and Louella Keen, both of Erath; five grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, the Psoriasis
Foundation, the Moss Bluff United Methodist Church missionary fund or the
charity of one's choice, the family said.
John Broussard - 7/20/2001
A Scripture service for John Broussard, 75, was held at 4 p.m. Thursday,
July 19, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. officiated.
Mr. Broussard died at 12:48 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a local care
center.
A native of Delcambre, he lived in Lake Charles for a number of years. He
was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include one brother, Norris Broussard Sr. of New Iberia.
John I. Elston - 7/20/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for John Irving Elston, 65, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 21, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newlin
Cemetery in Singer.
Mr. Elston died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in a Shreveport hospital.
Aleen Fulton - 7/20/2001
BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for Aleen Armstrong Fulton, 92, will be at 10
a.m. today, July 20, in Green Oaks Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Green Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Fulton died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Welsh and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. She earned
a bachelor's degree in music from H. Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans
and a master's in music education from Louisiana State University. She
taught music in Birmingham, Ala., and in Jeff Davis Parish. She supervised
elementary school choruses in East Baton Rouge Parish. She led choral
workshops at McNeese State University and LSU. She was active with Phi Mu
sorority and Delta Kappa Gamma fraternity. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church and the church choir.
Survivors include one son, William Forrest Fulton Jr. of Stamford, Conn.;
one sister, Lenora Armstrong Wheeler of Lake Charles; and three
grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Newcomb College Endowment Fund, 112
Newcomb Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, the family said.
Anthony Galmore - 7/20/2001
Funeral services for Anthony Galmore, 39, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July
21, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home.
Mr. Galmore died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of W.O. Boston
High School. He worked for St. Martin DePorres.
Survivors include eight brothers, Tommy Galmore of Fort Worth, Texas, and
Stephon Mitchell, Peter Galmore, Patrick Galmore, Larry Galmore, Stephen
Galmore, Kenny Galmore and Ronald Galmore, all of Lake Charles; four
sisters, Sylvia Stagg, Sheila Galmore, Teresa Galmore and Stephanie Lemelle,
all of Lake Charles; and his mother, Essie Galmore of Lake Charles.
Mrs. Leon Gillard Jr. - 7/20/2001
Funeral services for Mrs. Leon (Cyril D.) Gillard Jr. will be at 3:30 p.m.
today, July 20, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Bobbie Yellott will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mrs. Gillard died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Saline and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She
was a graduate of Saline High School and of Charity Hospital School of
Nursing in Shreveport. She was a former member of the Nurse Cadet Corps. She
was a member of Autumn Leaves in Westlake. She was a member of First
Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Leon Gillard III of Sulphur; one
daughter, Jan Gillard Melancon of New Orleans; one sister, Bobbie Johnson of
Jackson, Miss.; and two grandchildren.
Estelle Henry - 7/20/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Estelle McLean Henry, 88, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday
in an Abbeville care center.
Orville Holman - 7/20/2001
KINDER - Funeral services for Orville "Doc" Holman, 91, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 21, in Ardoin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mike Paxton will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Holman died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in the local hospital.
He was a retired operator for Tennessee Gas. He was a past master of the
Kinder Masonic lodge. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. A.C. (Carol) May of Lake Charles and
Mrs. W.C. (Gayle) Hawkins of Navarre, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Frances)
Wilcox of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Kinder First Baptist Church, the family
said.
Jackson infant - 7/20/2001
Graveside services for the infant Sasco Iyanua Jackson will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 21, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Combre Funeral Home.
He died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in a local hospital.
Julius R. Manuel - 7/20/2001
Graveside services for Julius R. Manuel, 53, of Baton Rouge, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, July 21, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Johnson Funeral Home.
Mr. Manuel died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Baton Rouge.
Richard D. Marcantel - 7/20/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Richard David Marcantel, 55, of Bartlesville,
Okla., will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Catholic Cemetery in Oakdale.
Mr. Marcantel died Sunday, July 15, 2001.
Neecy Maxey - 7/20/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Neecy Maxey, 84, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence.
Pierre M. McLaughlin - 7/20/2001
Funeral services for Pierre M. McLaughlin, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
July 21, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday
in the church.
Mr. McLaughlin died at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in a local
hospital.
He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years.
He was a graduate of Natick (Mass.) High School. He served in the Marine
Corps in World War II. He was a 1950 graduate of Cornell University. He
earned an Army commission after college and served in the Korean War. He
retired from the Army Reserve in 1962. He was a chief operator at Citgo for
40 years.
He was a VITA program volunteer. He was an eight-year member of ACTS and was
the group's treasurer. He received the ACTA award, the Frances Windham
Outstanding Achievement Award and the Ray Murray Award.
He was the director of the Calcasieu Bowling Association for almost 20
years. He worked with YABA for 37 years and was its president for eight
years. He was elected to the Calcasieu Bowling Hall of Fame in 1994. He was
a member of Loafers for 15 years.
He was a deacon at First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carole A. McLaughlin of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Kimberly Suzanne Evert of Monterey, Calif.; two sons, Sean
Kristopher McLaughlin of Houston and Michael Dru McLaughlin of Tyler, Texas;
and four grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church family center, the Carey
Baptist Association's Ashley Andrus Memorial Fund or the Louisiana Baptist
Children's Home in Monroe, the family said.
Mrs. Clementine R. Riggs - 7/20/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Clementine ''Nanteen'' Rideaux Riggs,
92, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Catholic Church.
The Rev. John Vianney O. Ijeoma will officiate. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
A wake will be from 5 p.m. today in the church, with a rosary and Scripture
service at 7 p.m.
Mrs. Riggs died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a
longtime member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, where she
served as executive housekeeper and caterer to the parish priests for 47
years until retirement.
Survivors include two daughters, Zida M.E. Riggs of Dallas and Genevia M.
LaFleur of Houston; one brother, Peter Rideaux of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren;
32 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Murphy J. Sensat - 7/20/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Murphy J. Sensat, 65, will be announced
by Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital.
Gertrude Smith - 7/20/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Gertrude Smith, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today,
July 20, in Israelite Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery
under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith died Friday, July 13, 2001, in her residence.
Earnest Soileau - 7/20/2001
JENNNINGS - Funeral services for Earnest ''Soileau'' Soileau, 71, will be at
2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in Immanuel Christ Sanctified Holy Church.
The Rev. Leo Tyler will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under
the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mr. Soileau died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2001, in the Church Point
hospital.
A native of Basile, he had lived in Elton for a number of years before
moving to Jennings. He was a member of Immanuel Christ Sanctified Holy
Church and was a deacon for many years. He was a self-employed painter for
many years.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Malveaux Soileau of Jennings; five
daughters, Dashane Soileau and Joshlin Soileau, both of Jennings, Cynthia
Jackson of Crowley, Nashone Ray of Baton Rouge and Catherine Manuel of
Montclair, N.J.; three sons, Brenten Soileau of Houston and Nathaniel ''Lil
Earnest'' Soileau and Joshua Orell Soileau, both of Jennings; one sister,
Dorothy Lee Seemion of Kinder; and seven grandchildren.
Terry J. Theriot - 7/20/2001
CREOLE - Funeral services for Terry J. Theriot, 70, of Singer, will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, July 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy.
Visitation is at 10 a.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home in Creole, with a
rosary at 7 p.m.
Mr. Theriot died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Cameron and had lived in Singer for 20 years. He was a
former crew boat captain. He retired in 1983 from the state Department of
Transportation and Development after 12 years. He was a member of the
Shorthorn Association.
Survivors include his wife, Muriel Theriot of Singer; two sons, David
Theriot of Lake Charles and Terry Theriot II of McKenzie, Tenn.; four
daughters, Gail Theriot of Lake Charles, Susanne Perrin of Moss Bluff,
Andrea Couch of Singer and Bettina Hubbard of Dallas, Ga.; two brothers,
Leslie Theriot and Fredman Theriot, both of Cameron; one sister, Vernis Dunn
of Dry Creek; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Herman J. Williams Sr. - 7/20/2001
OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Herman J. Williams Sr., 78, will be at 10
a.m. today, July 20, from Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will officiate. Burial will be in Bellevue Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home.
A rosary was recited Thursday.
Mr. Williams died at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in the local
hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Alsandor Williams of Opelousas; one son,
Herman Joseph Williams Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Loretta Williams
of Opelousas; and three brothers, Frank Williams of Savannah, Ga., Harry
I.D. Williams of Thomasville, N.C., and Leo Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.
David W. Arceneaux - 7/21/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for David W. Arceneaux, 73, will be announced
by Robison Funeral Home. He died Friday in Sulphur.
Norma M. Barry - 7/21/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Norma M. Barry, 62, of Rosepine, will be at
1 p.m. Sunday, July 22, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The body was
cremated.
Mrs. Barry died Friday, July 20, 2001, in the local hospital.
Tiffany Brignac - 7/21/2001
Funeral arrangements for Tiffany Brignac, 10, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Victoriaville, Calif.
Lovenia Ceasar - 7/21/2001
BASILE - Funeral services for Lovenia Ceasar, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Monday,
July 23, in Greater Golden Light Baptist Church.
The Rev. Ivan J. Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice.
A wake service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Ceasar died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Survivors include five daughters, Linda F. Ceasar, Ethel C. Bellow, Sharetha
C. McZeal and Brenda B.K. McNeil, all of Lake Charles, and Edolia Ceasar of
Basile; six sons, Cleveland Ceasar Sr., Frank J. Ceasar Sr. and Johnny L.
Ceasar, all of Basile, and Nevy "Duke" Ceasar Jr., Raymond L. Ceasar and
Kareem "T-Bang" Ceasar, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Johnny B. Graham
Sr. of Port Arthur, Texas; four sisters, Lillie M. Shavers of Basile, Helen
Dallas of Buffalo, N.Y., Virginia Collins of Port Arthur and Annie Bell
Bright of New Orleans; 32 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Milton Deshotel - 7/21/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Milton Deshotel, 62, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Juanita L. Fontenot - 7/21/2001
Funeral services for Juanita Louviere Devine Fontenot, 77, of Hobbs, N.M.,
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Deacon Marcus Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Louviere died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Hobbs.
She was a native of Thornwell and a former longtime resident of Lake
Charles. She had lived in Hobbs for six months. She was a 1940 graduate of
Salutatorian High School in Bell City. She was an alumna of the McNeese
Junior College nursing school. She served in the Army Air Corps in World War
II. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Stephen Devine of Lufkin, Texas; two daughters,
Connie Dare of Hobbs and Eileen Wilbanks of Spring, Texas; one brother,
Ernest P. Louviere of Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Louise Spalding of
Moss Bluff and Eula Mae Lampardy of Youngstown, Ohio; four grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Jerry B. Germany - 7/21/2001
DEVERS, Texas - Funeral services for Jerry Bland Germany, 66, will be at 11
a.m. today, July 21, in Sweet Home Baptist Church. Burial will be in Abshire
Cemetery under the direction of Allison Funeral Service of Liberty, Texas.
Mr. Germany died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in his residence.
Debra Guillory - 7/21/2001
Funeral services for Debra Guillory, 43, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22,
in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Allan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in DeRouen-Lorrain
Cemetery in Hayes.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Sunday.
She died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Bell City, and she lived most of her life in Lake
Charles. She was a graduate of Leysin American School in Leysin,
Switzerland. She was an alumna of Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus.
She was a medical insurance specialist.
Survivors include two brothers, Wayne Guillory and Randy Guillory, both of
Lake Charles; one sister, Kim Wilson of Lake Charles; and her parents, Mrs.
and Mrs. J.C. (Patricia Ann) Guillory of Lake Charles.
Estelle M. Henry - 7/21/2001
MORSE - Funeral services for Estelle McLean Henry, 88, will be at 12:30 p.m.
today, July 21, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be
in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of
Gueydan.
Mrs. Henry died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001, in an Abbeville care
center.
William Jackson - 7/21/2001
Funeral arrangements for William Jackson, 72, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Houston hospital.
Emmett L. Maxey - 7/21/2001
HORNBECK - Funeral services for Emmett L. Maxey, 78, will be at 4 p.m.
today, July 21, in Hornbeck United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Mr. Maxey died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in the Leesville hospital.
Neecy F. Maxey - 7/21/2001
HORNBECK - Funeral services for Neecy Farris Maxey, 84, will be at 4 p.m.
today, July 21, in Hornbeck United Penetcostal Church.
The Rev. Doyle Carpenter and William Hughes will officiate. Burial will be
in Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home
of DeRidder.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Maxey died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of the Anacoco-Hornbeck area. She was a member
of Hornbeck United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include one son, Wayne Farris of DeRidder; one stepson, Floyd
Maxey of Bossier City; one stepdaughter, Charlotte Smith of Shreveport; 14
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Annie B. Miller - 7/21/2001
CREOLE - Funeral services for Annie Mae Baccigalopi Miller, 77, will be at 1
p.m. today, July 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Chenier Pardue
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. A rosary was recited Friday.
Mrs. Miller died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
She was a native of Creole; she had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. She
was a cafeteria worker at Barbe High School and Prien Lake Elementary School
for 18 years. She was a member of the VFW Post 2130 Ladies Auxiliary. She
was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen J. Miller of Lake Charles; two sons,
Albert C. Miller of Creole and Sidney J. Miller of Longville; one brother,
Whitney Baccigalopi of Grand Chenier; one sister, Marie Bertrand of Eunice;
three grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 58
step-great-grandchildren; and 32 step-great-great-grandchildren.
Millie A. Nolen - 7/21/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Millie A. Nolen, 77, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 22, in Simmons Mill Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Buck
Martin Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nolen died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in the local hospital.
Alto Sanders - 7/21/2001
Funeral arrangements for Alto Sanders will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Mary L. Savoy - 7/21/2001
OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Mary "M.I." L. Savoy, 82, will be at 11:30
a.m. Monday, July 23, from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Little Zion
Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8-11:10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Savoy died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. She was a member of
the Christian Living Cursillo in Prairie Rhonde.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Savoy and Alfred Savoy, both of
Opelousas; five daughters, Mary Lou Savoy and Susan Savoy, both of
Opelousas, and Bertha Williams, Vergie Mae Savoy and Catherine Ann Offord,
all of Lake Charles; one brother, Louis Joseph Payne of Opelousas; three
sisters, Philoman Payne and Vergie Jolivette, both of Opelousas, and Nora
King of Cut Off; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Murphy Sensat - 7/21/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Murphy Sensat, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today,
July 21, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery
in Edgerly.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Sensat died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a longtime resident of Sulphur. He served four years in the Army. He
was ordained a minister 12 years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Sensat of Sulphur; two sons, Allen Sensat
and Anthony "Tony" Sensat, both of Sulphur; four daughters, Peggy Sensat
Stark, Diane Sensat Cormier and Pat Sensat Jones, all of Lake Charles, and
Sherry Sensat Granger of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Russell Sensat of Ragley
and Ronnie Sensat of Moss Bluff; one sister, Shirley Phelps of Lake Charles;
18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
David W. Arceneaux
SULPHUR - Funeral services for David Walker "Sonny" Arceneaux, 72, will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, July 23, in Robison Funeral Home.
Minister Lester J. Bueche will officiate. Burial will be in Bigwoods
Cemetery in Edgerly.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Arceneaux died Friday, July 20, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Crowley and son of a farmer, he moved to Sulphur in 1958. He
served three years in the U.S. Navy on the USS Fall River. He was a member
of the American Legion Post in Crowley. He was a member of Ebenezer
Methodist Church of Crowley.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Wilder Arceneaux of Sulphur; four sons,
Glenn David Arceneaux and Gary Jay Arceneaux, both of Sulphur, Gregory
Arceneaux of Dallas, and Shane Arceneaux of Hathaway; two daughters, Sunny
Gail Ryder and Suzette Dean, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Peggy Managan of
Crowley and Janie McCall of Grand Chenier; 11 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
Morris Bilbo
Funeral arrangements for Morris Bilbo, 74, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital.
Annie M. Bonin
ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Annie Mae Bonin, 83, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 24, from St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bonin died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in an Orange hospital.
Cleo J. Chambers
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Cleo Jeanette Chambers, 82, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Carl Ducat will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery
in Carlyss.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Chambers died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in a local hospital.
Born in Penelope, Texas, she had lived in Sulphur for 52 years. She was a
member of Henning Memorial Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, George R. Chambers of Moss Bluff; one daughter,
Barbara A. Canter of Carlyss; one sister, Geneva Woodard of Bossier City;
three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Milton P. Deshotel
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Milton Paul Deshotel, 62, of Lake Charles,
will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 23, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Millerville Cemetery
with military rites.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and
from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Deshotel died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, in Lake Charles.
He was a native of Millerville and had lived in Lake Charles. He was a Navy
veteran. He was a retired offshore cook. He was a member of the VFW Posts
3244 of Jennings and 3686 of Lake Arthur, and was a member of American
Legion Post 0371. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include two brothers, Rufus Deshotel and Felton Deshotel, both of
Millerville; and three sisters, Lillian Leblanc and Mrs. Wilbert (Lena)
Moore, both of Lake Charles, and Mrs. George (Doris) Hooks of Spurger,
Texas.
Clarice Fontenot
ELTON - Funeral services for Clarice Fontenot, 59, of Basile, will be at 2
p.m. today, July 22, from St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Deacon Johnny Eaves will officiate. Burial will be in Sonnier Cemetery in
Soileau under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Miss Fontenot died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, in the Eunice
hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Basile.
Survivors include four brothers, Clayton Fontenot of Elton, Andrew Fontenot
of Oberlin, Burley Fontenot of Iowa and Maxime Fontenot of Basile; and two
sisters, Grace Manuel of Iowa and Dora Fontenot of Basile.
Juanita L. Fontenot
Funeral services for Juanita Louviere Devine Fontenot, 77, of Hobbs, N.M.,
will be at 2 p.m. today, July 22, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Deacon Marcus Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. today.
Mrs. Fontenot died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Hobbs.
She was a native of Thornwell and a former longtime resident of Lake
Charles. She had lived in Hobbs for six months. She was a 1940 graduate of
Salutatorian High School in Bell City. She was an alumna of the McNeese
Junior College nursing school. She served in the Army Air Corps in World War
II. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Stephen Devine of Lufkin, Texas; two daughters,
Connie Dare of Hobbs and Eileen Wilbanks of Spring, Texas; one brother,
Ernest P. Louviere of Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Louise Spalding of
Moss Bluff and Eula Mae Lampardy of Youngstown, Ohio; four grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Golden W. Hyeston
Funeral services for Golden Eretter White Hyeston, 92, will be at noon
Monday, July 23, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Steven White will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Hyeston died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish. She retired from the
Calcasieu Parish School Board. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church,
where she was a former Sunday school teacher and member of the choir.
Survivors include two brothers, Clarence White of Los Angeles and Daniel
White of Bell, Calif.; and one sister, Lora Raynaud of Lake Charles.
Jim W. Matthews
HOUMA - Graveside services for Jim Warren Matthews, 70, formerly of Sulphur,
were held Wednesday, July 18, in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the
direction of Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mr. Matthews died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001.
He was a retired general contractor. He was a charter member of the U.S.
Marine Corps League in Houma and past president of the National Association
of Home Builders in Lake Charles.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Lee Loveall Matthews of Houma; one son,
Daniel Kent Matthews of Thibodaux; one daughter, Mrs. Thom (Kathy Lynn)
Hutchins of Friendswood, Texas; one brother, Jack B. Matthews of Tanasket,
Wash.; and one sister, Mary Jane Broussard of Sulphur.
Lisa J. McDonald
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Lisa J. McDonald, 36, will be announced
by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence.
William W. Nelson
TEXAS CITY, Texas - Funeral services for William W. Nelson, 92, of La
Marque, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 23, in Emken-Linton Funeral
Home.
The Rev. Grayson Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park East
Cemetery in Webster, Texas.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Nelson died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in Galveston, Texas.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a member of Texas City First Baptist
Church.
Survivors include one brother, Christon Nelson, and one sister, Doris Woods.
Inez Reiser
Funeral arrangements for Inez Reiser, 100, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
Eunice Riggs
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Eunice Riggs, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
July 23, from Holy Family Catholic Church.
The Rev. Jude M. Obiechina will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Family
Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Riggs died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, in her residence.
She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of Our Lady of Grace Court 130.
Survivors include two sons, Ollie Riggs of Lake Charles and Lawrence Riggs
Jr. of Massapequa, N.Y.; four daughters, Mrs. Alexander (Mary Marjorie)
Valerie of Lake Charles, Mrs. Ollie (Dora) Hawkins, Mrs Joseph (Bernice)
White and Mrs. Andrew (Bernadell) White, all of Opelousas; one sister, Rose
Eaglin of Beaumont, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and
eight great-great-grandchildren.
Mary L. Savoy
OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Mary L. "Mi" Savoy, 82, will be at 11:30
a.m. Monday, July 23, from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial wil be in Little Zion Cemetery
under the direction of Williams Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral
home.
Mrs. Savoy died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001, in an Opelousas
hospital.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and Cursillo in
Christian Living in Prairie Rhonde.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Savoy and Alfred Savoy, both of
Opelousas; five daughters, Mary Lou Savoy and Susan Savoy, both of
Opelousas, and Mrs. Homer (Bertha) Williams Jr. and Vergie May Savoy, both
of Lake Charles; one brother, Louis Joseph Payne of Opelousas; three
sisters, Philoman Payne and Vergie Jolivette, both of Opelousas, and Nora
King of Cut Off; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Linda F. Veronie
SULPHUR- Funeral services for Linda Fay Manard DeVille Veronie, 55, will be
at 2 p.m. Monday, July 23, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery
in Carlyss.
Visitation is from 3 p.m. today, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. and a
DeColores rosary at 8 p.m. today.
Mrs. Veronie died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of
LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur.
Survivors include three daughters, Tina Billedeaux and Darlene DeVille, both
of Edgerly, and Margaret Melder of Sulphur; two sons, Joseph "JoJo" Veronie
of Sulphur and Mark Veronie of Grand Lake; one sister, Peggy Doucett of
Sulphur; two brothers, Rodney Manard and Butch Manard, both of Sulphur; and
nine grandchildren.
David W. Arceneaux - 7/23/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for David Walker "Sonny" Arceneaux, 72, will be
at 10 a.m. today, July 23, in Robison Funeral Home.
Minister Lester J. Bueche will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Arceneaux died Friday, July 20, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Crowley, he moved to Sulphur in 1958. He served three years in
the U.S. Navy on the USS Fall River. He was a member of the American Legion
Post in Crowley. He was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church of Crowley.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Wilder Arceneaux of Sulphur; four sons,
Glenn David Arceneaux and Gary Jay Arceneaux, both of Sulphur, Gregory
Arceneaux of Dallas, and Shane Arceneaux of Hathaway; two daughters, Sunny
Gail Ryder and Suzette Dean, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Peggy Managan of
Crowley and Janie McCall of Grand Chenier; 11 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
Byron P. Bellard - 7/23/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Byron P. Bellard, 43, of Gotts Cove, will be
at 2 p.m. today, July 23, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gotts
Cove Cemetery.
Mr. Bellard died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Sally L. Britnell - 7/23/2001
Memorial services for Sally Lee Britnell, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
July 25, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Britnell died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001, in her residence.
She was a resident of Lake Charles. She was Methodist.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Britnell of Lake Charles; one son,
Benjamin Britnell; one daughter, Elizabeth Britnell of Lake Charles; and her
father, Eli Girouard of San Antonio.
Memorials may be made to the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Cancer Support
Center, the family said.
Charles Galbreath - 7/23/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral arrangements for Charles Galbreath, 71, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital.
Kristine Martarona - 7/23/2001
CREOLE - Funeral services for Kristine Martarona, 51, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8
a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Martarona died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Marvel, Texas.
A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Creole for the past 12 years. She
was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Vincent Joseph "Joey" Martarona Jr. of
Creole; seven sons, Richie Hungerford and Micheal Ardoin, both of Lake
Charles, Andy Martarona of Carlyss, Vito Martarona of Grand Lake, Joey
Martarona III of DeRidder, Shane Hungerford of Ragley and Scott Anthony
Martarona of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Veronica Jo Martarona and Valari
J. Martarona, both of Creole; three brothers, Wheeler Hanks of San Antonio
and Clay Benton and Tim Benton, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Linda
Stevens of Baton Rouge; her mother, Margaret Hanks of Hemphill, Texas; her
stepmother, Alma Benton of Lake Charles; and 20 grandchildren.
Effie T. Merchant - 7/23/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Effie Tilton Merchant, 97, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 24, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. George Lee Glass and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate. Burial
will be in Beauregard Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Merchant died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in the local hospital.
A native of Montgomery, she had lived in DeRidder since 1945. She was
Methodist.
Survivors include two sons, Everett E. Merchant and Melton Merchant, both of
DeRidder; one daughter, Evelyn Merchant Brooks of Monroe; one brother, Odis
Tilton of Shreveport; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandson.
Pamela R. Moore
Funeral arrangements for Pamela Renee Moore, 50, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the Sulphur hospital.
Gary L. Null
Graveside services for Gary Lynn Null, 49, formerly of Lake Charles, will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heights Funeral Home of Houston.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mr. Null died Friday, July 20, 2001.
A native of Sonora, Texas, he was raised in Lake Charles. He had lived in
Houston since 1976. He was a 1970 National Honor Society graduate of
LaGrange High School. He attended McNeese State University. He was a former
employee of the American Press, starting in advertising at the age of 13. He
owned and operated Midtown Advertising and Press of Houston.
Survivors include one brother, Randal Null, and his mother, Hazel Watkins of
Sulphur.
Memorials may be made to National Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, the family
said.
Elaine S. Sheppard - 7/23/2001
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Funeral services for Elaine Sigur Sheppard, 73, formerly
of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, from St. Paul Catholic
Church.
Monsignor George Sindik and the Revs. Douglas Halsema and Dominic Tran will
officiate. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of
Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will follow a rosary at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Sheppard died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of New Orleans, she was raised in Lake Charles. She was a 1948
graduate of Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a member of
St. Paul Catholic Church, where she was past president of the Diocesan
Council of Catholic Women, a member of the council's board and a board
member of the Diocesan Catholic Charities. She was active in the social
organization Carnival Sunday.
Survivors include her husband, Alan Sheppard; two sons, Francis Henry
Sheppard and Alan Campbell "Campy" Sheppard Jr.; two daughters, Martha
Inskeep and Monica Stillwagon; one brother, Donald Sigur; three sisters,
Audrey Miller, Betty Lou Richards and Suzanne Schreve; and eight
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's Burse
Club, the American Heart Associ-ation or the American Cancer Society, the
family said.
Linda F. Veronie - 7/23/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Linda Fay Manard DeVille Veronie, 55, will be
at 2 p.m. today, July 23, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.
The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery
in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is until time of services. A rosary and DeColores rosary were
recited Sunday.
Mrs. Veronie died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of
LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph "JoJo" Veronie of Sulphur and Mark
Veronie of Grand Lake; three daughters, Tina Billedeaux and Darlene DeVille,
both of Edgerly, and Margaret Melder of Sulphur; one sister, Peggy Doucett
of Sulphur; two brothers, Rodney Manard and Butch Manard, both of Sulphur;
and nine grandchildren.
Violet V. Alexander - 7/24/2001
Funeral services for Violet Parham Veuleman Alexander, 89, will be at 11
a.m. Thursday, July 26, in Eastwood Pentecostal Church.
The Revs. Murrell Ewing and L. Charles Treadway will officiate. Burial will
be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m.
Thursday in the church.
Mrs. Alexander died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, in a local care
center.
She was a native of Longville. She moved from Sabine Parish to Lake Charles
in 1955. She was a member of Eastwood Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include three sons, Malcolm Veuleman of Beaumont, Texas, Donald
Veuleman of Lake Charles and Norman Veuleman of Alexandria; one daughter,
Marilyn Olas of Lake Charles; one brother, Carroll Parham of Westlake; one
sister, Marjorie Gill of Medora, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Eastwood Pentecostal Church missionary fund,
P.O. Box 16778, Lake Charles, LA 70616, or the New Orleans Hospice
Organization, 717 Kerlerec St., New Orleans, LA 70116, the family said.
Morris Bilbo - 7/24/2001
Funeral services for Morris Bilbo, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July
25, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Revs. Al Stevens and Cynthia Simpson will officiate. Burial will be in
Combre Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Bilbo died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He
retired from Sears after 40 years.
Survivors include three sons, Tommy Morris Bilbo Sr., James Patrick Bilbo
and Joseph Martin Bilbo, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Glenda Bilbo
Pitre of Lake Charles; three brothers, Paul Bilbo Sr., Allen Bilbo Sr. and
Thomas L. Bilbo, all of Lake Charles; three sisters, Carolina Orphey,
Elwilda Fuselier and Gustavia Duhon, all of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren;
21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Tiffany N. Brignac - 7/24/2001
Funeral services for Tiffany Nicole Brignac, 10, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in New Sunlight Baptist Church.
The Rev. Kevin Donaldson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church.
She died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Victoriaville, Calif.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a student at Pearl
Watson Elementary School. She was a cheerleader and was the president of the
Best Friends Club. She was a member of the New Sunlight Baptist Church youth
choir.
Survivors include, one brother, Jonathan Brignac of Lake Charles; three
sisters, Kaneka Malbrough of Oak Harbor, Mich., and Crystal Brignac and
Courtney Brignac, both of Lake Charles; her father, Stanley Lemelle of
Pamon, Calif.; mother, Shirley Brignac Goodley of Lake Charles; stepfather,
Avey Goodley of Lake Charles; and paternal grandmother, Mary Lemelle of
Pamon.
Judy Brown - 7/24/2001
HINESTON - Funeral services for Judy Brown, 52, of Sieper, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, July 25, in Fellowship Methodist Church. Burial will be in
the church cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Brown died at midnight Sunday, July 22, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
Ernest C. Comilleau - 7/24/2001
Funeral services for Ernest C. Comilleau, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
July 25, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Steve Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens
Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today.
Mr. Comilleau died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in Lake Charles.
He was a lifelong resident of the lake area. He was Catholic.
Survivors include three daughters, Joyce LeDoux of Maplewood, Ruth Elaine
Comilleau of Lafayette and Patricia Harless of Pinehurst; one sister, Louise
Gaspard of Hayes; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Charles E. Galbreath Sr. - 7/24/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Charles E. Galbreath Sr., 71, will be at 3
p.m. today, July 24, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Galbreath died at 10:09 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001.
He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and he had lived in Westlake for 30
years. He served in the Army in the Korean War. He was the founder of the
refrigeration company Kold Inc. He was the company president for 20 years;
he retired 2 1/2 years ago. He was a member of the Assembly of God.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Johnson Galbreath of Westlake; two sons,
Charles E. Galbreath Jr. and Wendell D. Galbreath, both of Westlake; two
daughters, Brenda Drews of Westlake and Cheryl Bertrand of Moss Bluff; 13
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Eula Gary - 7/24/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Eula LeBlanc Gary, 82, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lopez
Cemetery.
Mrs. Gary died at 5:22 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
Benjamin Hargrave - 7/24/2001
CROWLEY - Funeral services for Benjamin Hargrave, 83, of Morse, were held
Monday, July 23, in Duhon Funeral Home.
The Revs. Albert Nunez and Antoine Valdatero officiated. Burial was in Hanks
Cemetery in Morse.
A rosary was recited Sunday.
Mr. Hargrave died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, in the local
hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Morse. He served in the Army in World War II.
He was a retired painter contractor.
Survivors include three sons, Donald Hargrave of Crowley, Gordon Hargrave of
New Castle, Okla., and Berton Hargrave of Morse; three daughters, Deanna
Istre of Morse, Barbara LeJeune of Iota and Margaret Statum of Moss Bluff;
one brother, Aneteuse Hargrave of Port Neches, Texas; 15 grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Jessie L. January - 7/24/2001
Funeral arrangements for Jessie Lee "Griffin" January, 71, will be announced
by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Joseph C. Manuel - 7/24/2001
GLORIETTE, N.M. - Funeral arrangements for Joseph Chris Manuel, 45, formerly
of Lake Charles, will be announced at a later date. He died Friday in
Gloriette.
Lisa McDonald - 7/24/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Lisa June Pickering McDonald, 36, will be at
1 p.m. today, July 24, in Hargrove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
Hyatt Cemetery in Fields under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
Mrs. McDonald died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in her residence.
Jay Miller - 7/24/2001
Funeral arrangements for Jay Miller, 59, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital.
Pamela R. Moore - 7/24/2001
Memorial services for Pamela Renee Moore, 49, of Sulphur, will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 25, in Combre Funeral Home.
The body was cremated.
Mrs. Moore died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Earl Moore of Sulphur; four brothers,
Charles Thomas and Donald Ray Thomas, both of Monroe, Earl Thomas III of
Milwaukee, Wis., and Freddie Wright of Tallulah; one sister, Mary Ruth
Maltee of Monroe; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Ruby) Thomas Jr. of
Monroe.
Sue P. Oakley - 7/24/2001
Funeral services for Sue P. Oakley, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July
25, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. William Oakley will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Oakley died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a native of Doyline. She moved from Springhill to Lake Charles in
1939. She worked for Holly Heard Real Estate for more than 25 years. She was
a past president of the McNeese faculty wives club. She was a Sunday school
teacher. She was a member of the PEO. She was a member of Trinity Baptist
Church.
Survivors include one son, William H. Oakley of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter,
Sue Zimmerman of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Lillie A. Rountree - 7/24/2001
Funeral services for Lillie Agnes Rountree, 76, will be at 3 p.m. today,
July 24, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.
Mrs. Rountree died at 11:37 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Troy, Tenn. She moved from Hackberry to Lake Charles 16
years ago. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Sulphur. She
was a member of First Baptist Church of Hackberry.
Survivors include one daughter, Tommie Anne Crick of Lake Charles; one son,
Steven P. Rountree of Lafayette; and four grandchildren.
Garnet M. Sharpe - 7/24/2001
GLENMORA - Funeral services for Garnet Melder Sharpe, 76, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25, in Glenmora Methodist Church. Burial will be in
Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Sharpe died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in her residence.
Pauline E. Sturlese - 7/24/2001
CAMERON - Funeral services for Pauline Elizabeth Sturlese, 70, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, July 25, in Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The Rev. Lannis Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Sturlese died Saturday, July 21, 2001.
She moved from Orange, Texas, to Cameron 38 years ago. She was a member of
Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Steve Sturlese III of Cameron; seven daughters,
Daphne Pete, Peggy Holmes, Janice Rosette and Bertha Brown, all of Cameron,
Rhonda Sturlese of Columbus, Ohio, and Vickie Sturlese and Dorothy Sturlese,
both of Orange; three brothers, Stanley Jones and Gary Jones, both of
Orange, and Charles Jones of Portland, Ore.; six sisters, Lois Everett,
Carolyn Jones and Ruth Hightower, all of Houston, Francis Brock of Beaumont,
Texas, Marva Hawthorne of Orange and Sandra Foster of Davenport, Iowa; 25
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Robert Swing - 7/24/2001
Funberal arrangements for Robert Swing, 87, will be announced by James
Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital.
Maud Trosclair - 7/24/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Maud Trosclair, 99, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
The Rev. Ed Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery
under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.
Mrs. Trosclair died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a native of Bordelonville, and she had lived in Sulphur since 1919.
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a member of
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Jabe (Veva) Shivers of Houston; one
grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Cindie Wheeler - 7/24/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Cindie Wheeler, 17, of Leesville, will be
announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Alexandria
hospital.
Ethel M. Yancey - 7/24/2001
GLENMORA - Funeral services for Ethel Martin Yancey, 84, will be at 3 p.m.
today, July 24, in Glenmora Church of Christ. Burial will be in Butter
Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Yancey died Sunday, July 22, 2001, an Alexandria hospital.
Violet V. Alexander - 7/25/2001
Funeral services for Violet Parham Veuleman Alexander, 89, will be at 11
a.m. Thursday, July 26, in Eastwood Pentecostal Church.
The Revs. Murrell Ewing and L. Charles Treadway will officiate. Burial will
be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Thursday
in the church.
Mrs. Alexander died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, in a local care
center.
She was a native of Longville. She moved from Sabine Parish to Lake Charles
in 1955. She was a member of Eastwood Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include three sons, Malcolm Veuleman of Beaumont, Texas, Donald
Veuleman of Lake Charles and Norman Veuleman of Alexandria; one daughter,
Marilyn Olas of Lake Charles; one brother, Carroll Parham of Westlake; one
sister, Marjorie Gill of Medora, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Eastwood Pentecostal Church missionary fund,
P.O. Box 16778, Lake Charles, LA 70616, or the Louisiana Hospice
Organization, 717 Kerlerec St., New Orleans, LA 70116, the family said.
Elbert O. Bennett Sr. - 7/25/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Elbert O. Bennett Sr., 78, of Longville,
will be at 4 p.m. today, July 25, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. Larry Talent will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. Bennett died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Longville. He served in the Army in World War
II. He retired from the state Department of Transportation and Development
in 1980 as an equipment operator. He was Pentecostal.
Survivors include two sons, Otis Bennett Jr. and Curtiss L. Bennett, both of
Longville; one brother, George Bennett Sr. of Longville; and three
grandchildren.
Mrs. Aaron L. Cart - 7/25/2001
CROWLEY - Funeral services for Mrs. Aaron Lee (Inez Lantz) Cart, 84, will be
at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26, from St. Michael Catholic Church.
The Rev. Louis Richard will officiate. Entombment will be in Woodlawn
Mausoleum under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Thursday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Cart died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in a local care center.
She was the former co-owner of Cart's Grocery Store in Crowley. She was a
member of the American Legion Post 15 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of
St. Michael Catholic Church and the Perpetual Adoration Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Shelby C. LaFleur of Crowley; one son,
Russell Cart of Lake Charles; five brothers, Remy Lantz of Iota, Gilbert
Lantz of Gillis, Theodore Lantz of Lafayette, Webb Lantz of Evangeline and
Zannie Raspberry of Zwolle; two sisters, Lula Hebert of Jennings and Ora
Richard of Crowley; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mildred L. Duke - 7/25/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mildred L. Duke, 83, of Kurthwood, will be
at 10 a.m. Friday, July 27, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Old Anacoco Cemetery.
Mrs. Duke died Monday, July 23, 2001, in San Clemente, Calif.
Calvin Guillory - 7/25/2001
HOUSTON - Funeral services for Calvin Guillory, 36, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 26, in Paradise Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Guillory died Friday, July 20, 2001, in a Galveston, Texas, hospital.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He had lived in Houston for 15 years. He
was a 1983 graduate of Washington-Marion High School.
Survivors include two daughters, Conmeatha G. Guillory and Conique J.
Guillory, both of Houston; five sisters, Lorena Guillory of Lafayette,
Margaret Guillory and Barbara Guillory, both of Houston, Ella Guillory
McCann of Dallas and Mary Jean Guillory of Alexandria; two brothers, Alfred
Guillory and Martin Guillory, both of Houston; and his mother, Eta LaCour
Guillory of Lake Charles.
William T. McEntire - 7/25/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for William Thomas McEntire, 80, will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, July 26, in First Baptist Church.
The Revs. James Sample and Wayne McEntire will officiate. Burial will be in
Westlake Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon Thursday in
the church.
Mr. McEntire died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Furth, Ark., and he had lived in Westlake since 1947. He
was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia J. McEntire of Westlake; one son,
Thomas Wayne McEntire of Gainsville, Texas; one daughter, Linda Derrick of
Sulphur; one brother, Grayson McEntire of Watson, Ark.; four grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church mission, the
family said.
Jay K. Miller - 7/25/2001
HOUSTON - Graveside services for Jay Kent Miller, 59, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, July 27, in Houston National Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Miller died at 1:16 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001.
He was a native of South Bend, Ind., and he had lived in Lake Charles for
six years. He was an Army veteran and served two tours as a helicopter pilot
in Vietnam. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Army
Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal and the Army Aviator Badge. He was a pilot for Bell
Helicopter and Rocky Mountain Helicopters and was an employee of Northrop
Grumman.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda D. Miller of Lake Charles; one son, Ricky
Lee Miller of Pflugerville, Texas; three daughters, Brenda Dee Lesher and
Christine Lou Bohon, both of Ponca City, Okla., and Johanna Ruth Wolff of
Battleground, Wash.; one brother, Norman Miller of South Bend; and six
grandchildren.
Charles Pearce - 7/25/2001
Funeral arrangements for Charles Pearce, 77, of Bell City, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence.
Inez W. Reiser - 7/25/2001
Funeral services for Inez W. Reiser, 100, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July
27, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Friday in the church.
Mrs. Reiser died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Odessa, Texas. She had lived in Lake Charles for more
than 70 years. She was a graduate of Texas Women's College in Denton, Texas.
She taught in the Lake Charles school system. She was a member of Episcopal
Church of the Good Shepherd.
Survivors include two sons, Ed Reiser of Lake Charles and Ben Reiser of
Beaumont, Texas; one daughter, Jeanette Bilisoly of Baton Rouge; seven
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 715
Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said.
Kelly Roberts - 7/25/2001
Funeral arrangements for Kelly Roberts, 34, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence.
John W. Roseborough - 7/25/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for John W. Roseborough, 82, will be
announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in the local
hospital.
Angela Runyan - 7/25/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Angela Runyan, 87, of Westlake, will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, July 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery
in Carlyss.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Thursday.
Mrs. Runyan died Monday, July 23, 2001, in a DeQuincy care center.
She was a native of Kaplan. She had lived in Westlake since 1937. She was a
member of the Ladies Altar Society and St. John Bosco Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Warren Runyan of Sulphur; two daughters, Barbara
Dickens of Vinton and Gail Kurtz of Damon, Texas; one sister, Edmay Campbell
of Kaplan; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Maud Trosclair - 7/25/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Maud Trosclair, 99, will be at 11 a.m. today,
July 25, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
The Rev. Ed Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery
under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
A rosary was recited Tuesday.
Mrs. Trosclair died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a native of Bordelonville, and she had lived in Sulphur since 1919.
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a member of
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jabe (Veva) Shivers of Houston; one
grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Huey A. Ardoin - 7/26/2001
WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Huey A. Ardoin, 54, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence.
John Dugas - 7/26/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for John Dugas, 86, of Carlyss, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, July 27, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmon will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Carlyss.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Dugas died Wednesday, June 25, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Big Lake, and he had lived in Carlyss since 1941. He
retired from Citgo in 1975 as a machinist after 31 years. He was a member of
the machinists local and Woodmen of the World. He was a member of St.
Theresa Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, John Lionel Dugas of Welsh and David Lynn Dugas
of Carlyss; three daughters, Patricia Dugas Shoults of Sulphur, Glinda Dugas
McCoy of Sulphur and Lynda Dugas Menard of Carlyss; 13 grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
Calvin J. Fuselier - 7/26/2001
Tyler J. Fuselier - 7/26/2001
ELTON - Funeral services for Calvin James "Jimmy" Fuselier, 37, and Tyler
James Fuselier, 5, will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, in Ardoin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jake Crowell will officiate. Burial will be in China Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. today.
They died Tuesday, July 24, 2001.
Calvin Fuselier was assistant fire chief of the Elton Volunteer Fire
Department. He was a member of the first response team. He was a member of
Woodmen of the World.
Tyler Fuselier was a student at Elton Elementary School. He was a Junior
Fire Department volunteer.
Both were natives of Elton.
Calvin Fuselier's survivors include his wife, Tiny Fuselier of Elton; one
brother, Carl Glenn Fuselier of Lafayette, and two sisters, Rose Marie
Deshotel of Basile and Vickie Denise Lennon of Orlando; his father, Calvin
Fuselier of Elton; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Brenda)
Peavey of Orlando, Fla.; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Cathalyn Bachelor of
Richland, N.C.
Tyler Fuselier's survivors include his mother, Tiny Fuselier of Elton; one
sister, Katherine Fuselier of Elton; his paternal grandfather, Calvin Tyler
of Elton; stepgrandfather and paternal grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Michael
(Brenda) Peavy of Orlando, Fla.; and paternal great-grandmother, Cathalyn
Bachelor of Richland, N.C.
Deborah K. Johnson - 7/26/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Deborah Kay Johnson, 40, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, July 27, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Carlyss.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday.
She died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Sulphur First
Baptist Church.
Survivors include one brother, Mark Van Johnson of Sulphur; her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. T.J. (Joan) Johnson of Sulphur; and grandmother, Kate Kimbro of
Center, Texas.
Mary B. Johnwell - 7/26/2001
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mary B. Johnwell, 84, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 28, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph Tyson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Johnwell died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in the Crowley hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Cardenas and Anna Lois Nero, both
of Eunice; two sons, Linus Nero of Eunice and Whitney Nero of San Diego; one
sister, Ozzie Savoy of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Evelyn LeBlanc - 7/26/2001
Funeral arrangements for Evelyn LeBlanc, 76, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital.
A. Jay Miller - 7/26/2001
HOUSTON - Graveside services for A. Jay Kent Miller, 59, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, July 27, in Houston National Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mr. Miller died at 1:16 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001.
He was a native of South Bend, Ind., and he had lived in Lake Charles for
six years. He was an Army veteran and served two tours as a helicopter pilot
in Vietnam. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Army
Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal and the Army Aviator Badge. He was a pilot for Bell
Helicopter and Rocky Mountain Helicopters and was an employee of Northrop
Grumman.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda D. Miller of Lake Charles; one son, Ricky
Lee Miller of Pflugerville, Texas; three daughters, Brenda Dee Lesher and
Christine Lou Bohon, both of Ponca City, Okla., and Johanna Ruth Wolff of
Battleground, Wash.; one brother, Norman Miller of South Bend; and six
grandchildren.
Clara M. Murrey - 7/26/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Clara Mae Murrey, 78, of Mermentau, will
be announced by H.G. Raphael and Sons Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a
local care center.
Marguerite L. Nolan - 7/26/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Marguerite L. Nolan, 84, will be
announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Sulphur
hospital.
Charles H. Pearce - 7/26/2001
Funeral services for Charles H. Pearce, 77, of Bell City, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 26, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Roger Templeton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Pearce died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Alexandria and a former resident of Lake Charles and
Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Bolton High School and an alumnus of
Louisiana State University. He was a World War II veteran. He served in the
Navy's Atlantic and Pacific fleets. He was a salesman for Davidson Sash and
Door. He was a member of the VFW. He was a member of Sweet Lake United
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Reba Hebert Spears Pearce of Bell City; two
stepsons, Ira Spears of Dacula, Ga., and Paul Spears of Alexandria; two
daughters, Charlene Pearce of Charleston, S.C., and Rita Pearce of DeRidder;
one stepdaughter, Charlotte Tammani of DeRidder; one grandchild; and eight
stepgrandchildren.
Otta Peterson - 7/26/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Otta Mae Christy Peterson, 81, of Lake
Charles, will be announced by H.G. Raphael and Sons Funeral Home. She died
Wednesday in her residence.
Rev. Louanna Pruitt - 7/26/2001
CAMERON - Funeral services for the Rev. Louanna Pruitt, 73, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, July 27, in Cameron Full Gospel Tabernacle Church.
The Rev. Gerald Ratcliff will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today.
The Rev. Pruitt died Monday, July 23, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Bell City, and she had lived in Cameron for 35 years.
She was the pastor of Cameron Full Gospel Tabernacle Church and was a member
of the parish ministerial alliance. She was the supervisor of Help Hope.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Marse Pruitt of Cameron; two sons,
Harold Adaway of Fort Meyers, Fla., and Charles Adaway of Missouri, Texas;
one stepson, Willard Pruitt of Cameron; three daughters, Elaine Chadwick of
Oviedo, Fla., Nancy Tarter of Ovilla, Texas, and Wanda Smith of New Orleans;
one stepdaughter, Delores Ratcliff of Orange, Texas; one brother, Lawrence
Berry of Bell City; two sisters, Marylois Doxey of Cameron and Bernice
Laviolet of Iowa, La.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Inez W. Reiser - 7/26/2001
Funeral services for Inez W. Reiser, 100, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July
27, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday in the church.
Mrs. Reiser died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Odessa, Texas, and she had lived in Lake Charles for
more than 70 years. She was a graduate of Texas Woman's College in Denton,
Texas, and she taught in the Lake Charles school system. She was a member of
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Survivors include two sons, Ed Reiser of Lake Charles and Ben Reiser of
Beaumont, Texas; one daughter, Jeanette Bilisoly of Baton Rouge; seven
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 715
Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said.
Kelley A. Roberts - 7/26/2001
Memorial services for Kelley Anita Roberts, 34, of Baton Rouge, will be at 2
p.m. Friday, July 27, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.
She died Monday, July 23, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Lake Charles, and she had lived in Baton Rouge for three
years. She was a 1985 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School. She earned
a bachelor's degree from McNeese State University and a master's from
Louisiana State University. She served as a librarian at McNeese, Memphis
(Tenn.) College of Art and Southern University in Baton Rouge. She was a
member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include one sister, Kim Mackey of Columbus, Miss., and her mother,
Janet "Jan" Roberts of Lake Charles.
Alto Sanders Jr. - 7/26/2001
Visitation for Alto Sanders Jr., 78, will be 7-9 p.m. today, July 26, in
Combre Funeral Home.
The body will be cremated.
Mr. Sanders died Friday, July 20, 2001, in his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Sanders of Lake Charles; six sons, Alto
Sanders of Lake Charles and Nowelyn Palmer, Warren Palmer, Trevor Palmer,
Rory Palmer and Leroy Palmer, all of Jersey City, N.J.; two daughters,
Yvette Palmer of Jersey City and Judy Sanders of Tampa, Fla.; and one
grandchild.
Geraldine S. Welch - 7/26/2001
OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Geraldine Smith Welch will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 28, in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Perry Hubbs will officiate. Burial will be in Bellevue Memorial
Park.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Smith died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in Lafayette.
She and her late husband owned and operated Welch Outdoor Advertising. She
was a member of Eastern Star, the First Baptist Church of Opelousas and the
Preservation Group of St. Landry Parish. She was a member of the Opelousas
Garden Club and a former president of the state Garden Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Dru Ludene McAlister of Conroe, Texas and
Teri Welch-Hebert of Lafayette; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Suite 200,
Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said.
Cindie J. Wheeler - 7/26/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Cindie Janine Wheeler, 17, will be at 1
p.m. Friday, July 27, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale.
She died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
Huey A. Ardoin - 7/27/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Huey Archille Ardoin, 54, will be at 1 p.m.
today, July 27, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Ardoin Cove Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday.
Mr. Ardoin died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Gillis, and he lived most of his life in Welsh. He was a
truck driver for Huber Oil in Lake Charles. He was a member of St. John
Catholic Church in Lacassine.
Survivors include his wife, Dorena Ardoin of Welsh; one son, Kenneth Ardoin
of Welsh; and one daughter, Michelle Packer of Lafayette.
Edward A. Berry Jr. - 7/27/2001
Funeral services for Edward Augustine Berry Jr., 79, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. and a
rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-9:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Mr. Berry died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Area. He served in the Army Air Corps
in World War II. He retired from PPG Industries as a shift superintendent
after 37 years. He was a member of the Jean Lafitte FCRV. He was a member of
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and of Knights of Columbus Council
4562.
Survivors include his wife, Laurie Mire Berry of Lake Charles; two sons,
Wallace Edward Berry of Pineville and Charles Ronald Berry of Virginia
Beach, Va.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family
said.
Willard L. Booth - 7/27/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Willard L. "Les" Booth, 78, of
Longville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. He died
Thursday in an Alexandria hospital.
Arenz B. Coleman
Memorial services for Arenz B. Coleman Jr., 74, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
July 28, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Charles R. "Sonny" Nugent will officiate. The body was donated to
science.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Coleman died Thursday, July 26, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital.
He served in the Navy in World War II. He retired from Cities Service as a
chief operator after 38 years.
Survivors include four sons, Bo Coleman and Leland Coleman, both of
Meridian, Miss., Wayne Coleman of Houston and Carl Coleman of Virginia; one
brother, Marion Coleman of Baton Rouge; and three sisters, Goldie Dalfers of
New Orleans, Hilda Webb of Houston and Mary Weaver of Lake Charles.
David G. Comeaux - 7/27/2001
A private memorial service for David Glen Comeaux, 43, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 28, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Scott Desmoreaux will officiate. The body was cremated.
Mr. Comeaux died July 15, 2001, in Costa Mesa, Calif.
He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in California for about 20
years. He was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Thibodeaux Comeaux; one daughter, Mrs. Ben
(Jonette) Anderson; one son, Emery Scott Comeaux; three sisters, Mrs. Ronnie
(Sue) Parker, Mrs. Ricky (Debbie) Oquain and Mrs. Gary (Brenda) Gremillion;
one stepsister, Mrs. Johnny (Marlene) Courville; two stepbrothers, Lonnie
Fruge and Larry Fruge; his mother and stepfather, George and Anna M. Fruge;
and three grandchildren.
Laura Doyle - 7/27/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Laura Doyle, 57, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the local hospital.
Ben J. Freeman - 7/27/2001
DERIDDER - Memorial services for Ben Joe Freeman, 61, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 28, in Grace Church.
The Rev. Wayne Ponders and Whit Holmes will officiate. Arrangements are by
Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. Freeman died Friday, July 13, 2001.
He was born in Bude, Miss., and lived in DeRidder for about 25 years. He was
an offshore natural gas rig supervisor for Global Marine. He was an
oil-field consultant.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Bailey Freeman of DeRidder; two
daughters, Sandra Freeman Hargrove of DeRidder and Katherine Freeman of
Navarre Beach, Fla.; seven sisters, Maggie Sanders, Dorothy Ezell, Eloise
Arnold and Fannie Arnold, all of Gilbert, Isabelle Arnold of Ben Wheeler,
Texas, Ruby Harvard of Natchez, Miss., and Ivy Fowler of Ocala, Fla.; four
brothers, Johnnie Freeman and Paul Freeman, both of Magnolia, Ark., Ralph
Freeman of Bossier City and James Freeman of Gilbert; and one grandchild.
Gatson infant - 7/27/2001
Graveside services for Brock Varick Gatson, infant son of Heather Gatson of
Moss Bluff and Varick Simien of Lake Charles, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 28, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Arrangements are by Combre Funeral
Home.
He died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in a local hospital.
Additional survivors include one brother, Brendn T. Gatson of Moss Bluff;
his maternal grandparents, Edward "Dino" and Barbara Gatson of Moss Bluff;
paternal grandparents, Ronny and Shirley Celestine of Lake Charles; maternal
great-grandmother, Cinderella Bellard of Moss Bluff; and paternal
great-grandparents, Margie Celestine of Lake Charles and Kirby and Geraldine
Veazie of Houston.
William Jackson - 7/27/2001
Funeral services for William "Sonny Boy" Jackson, 72, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 28, in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery in
Vinton.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Jackson died Thursday, July 26, 2001, in a Houston hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran. He was a
member of St. James Baptist Church in Vinton.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Feast Jackson of Lake Charles; three
daughters, Jacqueline Jackson Trent and Sharon Jackson McFadden, both of
Oakland, and Santana Praylor of Lake Charles; four sons, William James
Jackson of Spokane, Wash., Harold Jackson of Oakland, Johnny Jackson of San
Francisco and Denver Lassien of Houston; eight sisters, Marie Solomon and
Inez Richardson, both of Woodland, Calif., Audrey Nelson of Rocky Mountain,
N.C., Doris Jackson, Melba Joe Guidry and Emma Gillespie, all of Vinton, and
Willie Mae Jackson and Johnnie Marie Jackson, both of Richmond, Texas; and
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jessie G. January - 7/27/2001
Funeral services for Jessie Lee Griffin January, 71, will be at 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 28, in Evergreen Baptist Church.
The Rev. Robert E. Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre
Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon Saturday in the church.
Mrs. January died Monday, July 23, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Pace, Miss., and she lived most of her life in Lake
Charles. She was a retired Calcasieu Par-ish teacher. She was a member of
Evergreen Baptist Church. She was the church's day-care supervisor. She was
a Bible school teacher and a Cub Scout volunteer. She was a member of the
choir. She was a member of the WMU Bible study committee and Jessie L. Hayes
Mission Circle.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Joseph January of Lake Charles; one
son, Daryl Joseph January of Lake Charles; one daughter, Benita D. January
of Hamburg, Ark.; four brothers, Sherman Griffin Jr. of Gardena, Calif.,
Jewel C. Griffin of Shreveport and Willie Griffin and Robert E. Griffin,
both of Los Angeles; three sisters, Wilma Dean Manyweather, Catherine Newman
and Edna Edwards, all of Los Angeles; her mother, Virgie Fountain Griffin of
Los Angeles; and one grandchild.
Odile C. Johnson - 7/27/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Odile Clavier Johnson, 74, will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, July 28, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson died at 12:06 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
Mary L. Justice - 7/27/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Mary Lee Justice, 93, will be at 4 p.m. today,
July 27, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ray Shawa will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Mrs. Justice died Thursday, July 26, 2001, in a Kinder care center.
She was a native of Nashville, Tenn. She lived in Lacassine for 21 years and
moved to Kinder five years ago.
Survivors include one sister, Kate Ella Moss of Olympia, Wash.; four
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Evelyn LeBlanc - 7/27/2001
Funeral services for Evelyn LeBlanc, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July
28, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9-9:40 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Mrs. LeBlanc died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Carencro, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 41
years. She was the former owner of Star Barber and Beauty and Evelyn's
Beauty Salon. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Leo Eaglin of Lake Charles and John Eaglin of
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; three daughters, Johnnie Savoy of Cerritos,
Calif., Mary Munoz of Lakewood, Calif., and Leotha Modster of Los Angeles;
14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
John W. Roseborough - 7/27/2001
ROSEPINE - Funeral services for John W. Roseborough, 82, of DeRidder, will
be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of
Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Roseborough died Monday, July 23, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital.
Casey Shumaker - 7/27/2001
Funeral services for Casey Shumaker, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July
28, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Mr. Shumaker died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Baldwin. He served in the Army infantry in World War II.
He was a retired sheet-metal worker with Local 196. He was a member of St.
Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche Fairchild Shumaker of Lake Charles; five
daughters, Lesley Dupont of Bunkie, Neva Baltz of Maple Grove, Minn., Trudy
Borne of Bowling Green, Ky., and Becky Boyett and Blanche Landry, both of
Lake Charles; two sons, Paul Shumaker of Lake Charles and Casey Shumaker of
Baton Rouge; two sisters, Rose Dent of Lake Charles and Lucy Cordell of
Humble; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
George Soileau - 7/27/2001
A Scripture service for George Soileau, 68, was held at 9 a.m. Thursday,
July 26, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. officiated. Burial was in the St. Joseph
Catho-lic Cemetery.
Mr. Soileau died at 1 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, in an Anchorage, Alaska,
hospital.
A native of Elton, he had lived in Lake Charles for a number of years before
moving to Alaska, where he resided for the past 28 years. He was a member of
the Holy Family of Cathedral Church where he was an usher. He was a member
of the Knights of Columbus. He was a retiree of Teamsters Truck Drivers.
Survivos include one sister, Virgie Soileau LeDoux of Lake Charles; one
brother, Peter Soileau of Houston; and his companion, Jean Williams of
Anchorage.
Robert Swing Sr. - 7/27/2001
Funeral services for Robert Swing Sr., 80, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July
28, in Joppa Hall Lodge 1716.
The Rev. Kenneth Valentine will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the hall.
Mr. Swing died Monday, July 23, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Franklin, and he had lived in Lake Charles for many
years.
Survivors include one son, Robert Swing Jr. of Lake Charles, four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Micheal E. Barr - 7/28/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Micheal E. Barr, 18, will be announced
by Myers-Colnial Funeral Home. He died Friday in Gonzales.
Edward A. Berry Jr. - 7/28/2001
Funeral services for Edward Augustine Berry Jr., 79, will be at 10 a.m.
today, July 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 8-9:45 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Friday.
Mr. Berry died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Area. He served in the Army Air Corps
in World War II. He retired from PPG Industries as a shift superintendent
after 37 years. He was a member of the Jean Lafitte FCRV and Knights of
Columbus Council 4562. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Laurice Mire Berry of Lake Charles; two sons,
Wallace Edward Berry of Pineville and Charles Ronald Berry of Virginia
Beach, Va.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family
said.
Willard L. Booth
LONGVILLE - Funeral services for Willard L. "Les" Booth, 78, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, July 30, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Stuart Graves will officiate. Burial will be in Barrentine Cemetery
under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Visitation is 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Booth died Thursday, July 26, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
He was a native of Newell, W.Va. He moved from Nashville, Tenn., to
Longville 17 years ago. He was a professional musician. Early in his career
he performed with Marty Robbins, Hank Williams Sr. and Elvis Presley. He was
a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one brother, Ben Booth of Newell.
Mrs. Sadako Charles - 7/28/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sadako Charles, 71, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital.
David G. Comeaux - 7/28/2001
A private memorial service for David Glen Comeaux, 43, will be at 10 a.m.
today, July 28, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. The body was cremated.
Mr. Comeaux died July 15, 2001, in Costa Mesa, Calif.
He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in California for about 20
years. He was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Thibodeaux Comeaux; one daughter, Mrs. Ben
(Jonette) Anderson; one son, Emery Scott Comeaux; his mother and stepfather,
George and Anna M. Fruge; three sisters, Mrs. Ronnie (Sue) Parker, Mrs.
Ricky (Debbie) Oquain and Mrs. Gary (Brenda) Gremillion; one stepsister,
Mrs. Johnny (Marlene) Courville; two stepbrothers, Lonnie Fruge and Larry
Fruge; and three grandchildren.
Joseph L. Davis - 7/28/2001
Funeral services for Joseph L. Davis, 67, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:42 p.m. Friday in a Jennings hospital.
Laura Doyle - 7/28/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Laura Doyle, 56, of Longville, will be at 4
p.m. today, July 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newlin
Cemetery in Singer.
Mrs. Doyle died Thursday, July 26, 2001, in the local hospital.
Abbie R. Ferris - 7/28/2001
FOREST PARK, Ohio - Memorial services for Abbie R. Ferris, 69, will be at 6
p.m. today, July 28, in Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Hawaii.
Mrs. Ferris died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in a Fairfield, Ohio, hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Ferris of Lake Charles and Clay Ferris
of Cincinnati; one sister, Buzzy Snelling of Cincinnati; one brother, Butch
Snelling of Cincinnati; and four grandchildren.
Shirey Fruge - 7/28/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Shirey Fruge, 73, of Victoria, Texas will
be announced Rush Funeral Home. He died at 11:50 a.m. Friday in a Victoria
hospital.
Carlton Leach - 7/28/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Carlton Leach, of Rosepine, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Margaret S. Loftin - 7/28/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Margaret Slaydon Loftin, 79, of Jasper,
Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Old Cypress Cemetery.
Mrs. Loftin died Thursday, July 26, 2001, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital.
Marguerite L. Nolan - 7/28/2001
SAN JACINTO, Texas - Funeral services for Marguerite L. Nolan, 84, of
Pitkin, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 28, in San Jacinto Funeral Home.
Burial will be in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Nolan died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital.
Allen R. Sittig - 7/28/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral arrangements for Allen Roy Sittig, 56, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in an Alexandria hospital.
Delania M. Vincent - 7/28/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Delania Marie Vincent, 37, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 28, in Sulphur Mem-orial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
She died Friday, July 27, 2001, in the local hospital.
She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a member of Wesley United
Methodist Church.
Survivors include three brothers, James A. "Pop" Vincent of Choupique,
Michael Vincent of Carlyss and Charles Morgan of Baton Rouge; two sisters,
Deborah Rhodes of Carlyss and Anna Morgan Glass of Sulphur; and her mother,
Ellen Vincent of Sulphur.
Micheal E. Barr - 7/29/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Micheal E. Barr, 18, of Rosepine, will be at
2 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2001, at Grace Church. Burial will be in Lewis
Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
He died Friday, July 27, 2001, in Gonzales.
Mrs. Dudley Broussard - 7/29/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Dudley "Bertha" Broussard, 73, will be
at 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.
The Rev. Lawrence Koehler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7
p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Broussard died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a native of Hathaway and had lived in Sulphur for 50 years. She was
a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, where she was a lay
minister, served on the Ladies Altar Society and had taught Catechism
classes.
Survivors include her husband, Dudley Broussard of Sulphur; one son, Ronald
Broussard of Sulphur; three daughters, Brenda Broussard of Austin, Texas,
Marlene LeMaire and Melina Baggett, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Wesley
Kratzer of Lake Charles and Leroy Kratzer of Roanoke; one sister, Evelyn
Chamblee of Sulphur; and nine grandchildren.
Floyd L. Cooper - 7/29/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral Services for Floyd L. Cooper, 71, of Leesville, will be
at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. William Kelly Harper will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine
Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Cooper died at 9 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2001, in his residence.
He was a Navy veteran. He was a high steel construction worker in
Massachusetts. He retired from Boise Cascade after 23 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Cooper of Leesville; two sons, Floyd L.
Cooper Jr. and John Cooper, both of Leesville; two daughters, Karen Hellmers
of Covington and Debra Davis of DeRidder; one brother, Jim L. Cooper of
Leesville; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Charline J. Fairchild - 7/29/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Charline Faye Jeter Fairchild, 69, will be at
2 p.m. today, July 29, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pisgah
Cemtery in Forest Hill.
Mrs. Fairchild died Friday, July 27, 2001, in a local hospital.
Uyless Green - 7/29/2001
Funeral arrangements for Uyless Green, 51, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital.
Wallace A. Hanna - 7/29/2001
Funeral arrangements for Wallace A. Hanna, 87, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local care center.
LaNell Hughes - 7/29/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for LaNell Hughes, 61, of Anacoco, will be at 2
p.m. today, July 29, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Hughes died Friday, July 27, 2001, in Shreveport.
Helen S. Isbell - 7/29/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Helen S. Isbell, 83, will be at 10 a.m.
today, July 29, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newlin
Cemetery in Singer.
Mrs. Isbell died Friday, July 27, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital.
Theresa Johnson - 7/29/2001
JENNINGS - Memorial services for Theresa Johnson, 45, will be announced by
Miguez Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence.
Doris LaRoque - 7/29/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Doris LaRoque, 60, will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
July 30, in Robison Funeral Home.
Dr. Ronnie Burke will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in
Carlyss.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. LaRoque died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Sulphur First
Baptist Church, where she was the church secretary.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Lee Duberville of Sulphur and Larry Ray
LaRoque of Wichita Falls, Texas; one brother, Curtis K. Hyatt of Goepingen,
Germany; and two grandchildren.
Carlton L. Leach - 7/29/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Carlton Lloyd Leach, 70, will be at 4 p.m.
today, July 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery.
Mr. Leach died Friday, July 27, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Allen R. Sittig - 7/29/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Allen Roy Sittig, 54, will be at 2 p.m.
today, July 29, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Kennith Adamson will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. Sittig died Friday, July 27, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Westlake since 1946. He served in
the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW in Sulphur.
He was Pentecostal.
Survivors include two sons, Allen Roy Sittig Jr. and Shane Michael Sittig,
both of Sulphur; one daughter, April Kuran; four brothers, Fred Sittig Jr.
and Rodney Sittig, both of Sulphur, and Robert Sittig and Jimmy Sittig, both
of Westlake; one sister, Glenda Duplichan of Westlake; his mother, Ruby
Sittig of Westlake; and two grandchildren.
Elvira Sperling - 7/29/2001
Funeral arrangements for Elvira Ledoux Sperling, 86, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local care center.
Laura Weber - 7/29/2001
ROME, Ga. - Funeral services for Laura Eldon Schmitt Weber, 50, will be at
11 a.m. Monday, July 30, from St. Mary's Catholic Church.
The Rev. Randy Mattox will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hills
Memorial Gardens under the direction of Daniel's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Weber died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
A native of Houston, she was raised in Lake Charles. She received a
bachelor's degree in early childhood education from McNeese State
University. She taught at various Lake Charles public schools and at
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School. She also taught at St. Anne Catholic
School in Sumter, S.C.
She moved to Rome five years ago, where she was a member of St. Mary's
Catholic Church. She received a master's degree in interrelated special
education from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga. She wrote and
illustrated a children's book, served as co-president of the Floyd County
(Ga.) Master Gardener Association and taught special education at the
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School in Cassville, Ga. She was speaker at
July's American Horticulture Therapy Association Convention in Denver.
She recently defended her thesis, "The Effects of School Garden Activities
on Students with Behavioral and Academic Needs," for an EdS at Berry College
in Rome. She initiated a research program in horticulture therapy for
children with special needs.
Survivors include her husband, I.Q. Weber; four sons, Matthew, Joseph, Karl
and Ben Weber; three daughters, Tracy Hutchins and Rebekah and Sarah Weber;
two stepsons, Brandon and Russell Weber; four sisters, Lois Grusich, Jeanine
Knowles, Phyllis Rowell and Jan Teschel; four brothers, Neil, Archie, Andy
and Eric Schmitt; her parents, Robert and Margaret Schmitt; and three
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Patient Benefit Fund at Northwest Georgia
Regional Hospital, 1305 Redmond Road, Rome, GA, 30165, to benefit the
Horticulture Therapy Program, the family said.
William Whitman - 7/29/2001
Funeral services for William "Bill" Whitman, 39, of Sulphur, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, July 30, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Charlie Watson will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday at China Cemetery in Elton.
Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Whitman died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Lake Charles. He graduated from Sulphur High School in
1980. He was a 1987 graduate of McNeese State University, where he earned a
bachelor of science degree in nursing. He had been employed by Lake Charles
Memorial Hospital for seven years and at St. Patrick hospital for five years
in the Dialysis Lab and the intensive care unit. He was a member of
Maplewood United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Richard and Vivian Whitman, both of Sulphur,
and two brothers, Carl Whitman of Eldorado, Mo., and Charles D. Whitman of
Sulphur.
Thomas D. Allen - 7/30/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Thomas Daniel Allen, 53, will be at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 31, from Our Lady of Seven Dolars Catholic Church. Burial will
be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mr. Allen died Sunday, July 29, 2001, in the Jennings hospital.
Mrs. Jerry Charles - 7/30/2001
Memorial services for Mrs. Jerry (Sadako) Charles, 71, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 31, in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Joseph Welcome will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles died Friday, July 27, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Japan and had lived in Lake Charles for 10 years.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Barbara Ann Charles of New York
City; and one grandchild.
Shirey E. Fruge - 7/30/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Shirey "Bill" Elmo Fruge, 73, of Tyler, Texas,
will be at 11 a.m. today, July 30, in Rush Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott Coon will officiate. Interment will be in Resthaven Mausoleum.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Fruge died Friday, July 7, 2001, in a Victoria, Texas, hospital.
He was a native of Eunice. He was a resident of Tyler for the past 18 years.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He was a
retired fire alarm operator at the Lake Charles Fire Department. He was a
lifetime member of the Firefighters Association of Lake Charles. He was
Catholic.
Survivors include three daughters, Vicki Fitzgerald of Victoria, Linda Adams
of Tyler and Pamela Trotti of Mittie; his former wife, Evelyn Fruge; seven
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Savannah Gradney - 7/30/2001
OBERLIN - Funeral arrangements for Savannah Gradney, 32, will be announced by
Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence.
Clifford Jinks - 7/30/2001
JOHNSON BAYOU - Funeral services for Clifford Jinks, 83, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 31, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church.
The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in the Head of the
Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home in
Sulphur.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the church.
Mr. Jinks died Sunday, July 29, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Johnson Bayou. He was a member of Knights of
Columbus Council 8323 and a past member of the Cameron Parish Dock Board. He
retired from W.T. Burton Industries as a foreman with more than 50 years of
employment. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sadie Jinks of Johnson Bayou; three sons, Bernie
Jinks and Derald "Binky" Jinks, both of Sulphur, and Lester Jinks of Oklahoma;
four daughters, Bevlyn "Bele" Talbot of Vinton, Mona Burleigh and Lucindia
Jinks, both of New Iberia, and Bobbie Jo Justiss of Johnson Bayou; 24
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Hadley Landreneau - 7/30/2001
MAMOU - Funeral services for Hadley Landreneau, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
July 31, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under
the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Landreneau died Sunday, July, 29, 2001, in a DeRidder care center.
Bennie J. Melder - 7/30/2001
GLENMORA - Funeral arrangements for Bennie J. Melder, 72, of Hineston, will be
announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence.
Dana J. Robinson - 7/30/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Dana Oneal James Robinson, 30, of Portland,
Ore., will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Friday in the local
hospital.
Simon infant - 7/30/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Keith Allen Simon, infant son of Ray Allen
and Donna Lynn Simon, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He
died Sunday in the local hospital.
Nell T. Soileau - 7/30/2001
OBERLIN - Funeral arrangements for Nell T. Soileau, 71, will be announced by
Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the Opelousas hospital.
Elvira L. Sperling - 7/30/2001
Funeral services for Elvira Ledoux "Pee Wee" Sperling, 86, will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 31, in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Julian K. Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Sperling died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001, in a local care
center.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of New Emanuel
Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Catherine Dry of Washington, DC, and Julia
Williams of Lake Charles; one brother, Ed Lee Ledoux of Lake Charles; 15
grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Mary B. Talbott - 7/30/2001
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral arrangements for Mary Blanche "Maw" Talbott, 80, of Moss
Bluff, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local
hospital.
Lovina M. Vincent - 7/30/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Lovina M. Vincent, 78, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the local hospital.
Ira Blue - 7/31/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ira Blue, 68, will be announced by King's Funeral
Home. He died Monday in a local hospital.
Kathleen W. Dalgleish - 7/31/2001
MIDVALE, Utah - Memorial services for Kathleen Wilson Blair Dalgleish, 75, of
Sandy, Utah, were held Tuesday, July 24, in St. James Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Dalg-leish died Friday, July 20, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of High Point, N.C. She lived in Lake Charles for 42 years
and moved to Utah a year ago. She was a volunteer and a board member with
various Lake Area organizations: the Lake Charles Little Theatre, Community
Concert Association, Lake Charles Civic Ballet, Art Associates, Visiting
Artist Group and YMCA. She was a founding board member of the Lake Charles
Arts Council, and she was a longtime member of the Junior League. She was a
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Planters League.
She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Survivors include her husband, John Kenneth Dalgleish of Sandy; one son,
Charles Dalgleish of Sandy; three daughters, Janet Dalgleish and Julie
Dalgleish, both of Minneapolis, and Blair Dalgleish of Austin, Texas; one
sister, Frances Blair Steele of Montgomery, Ala.; one brother, Gordon Blair of
Minneapolis; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the teen leadership program of the Junior League of
Lake Charles, the family said.
Agnes Evans - 7/31/2001
Funeral arrangements for Agnes Evans, 91, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. She died Monday in a local care center.
Joseph Fontenot - 7/31/2001
FENTON - Funeral services for Joseph "Jay" Fontenot, 76, of Fenton, will be at
2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanay will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu
Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. and a vigil at 7:30 p.m.
in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Fontenot died at 3 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Fenton. He retired from the Fenton Rice Co-op where he had
worked for 53 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a
member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Wilbert "Bo" Fontenot of Fenton; four daughters,
Mrs. Dinky (Katherine) Adair of Kinder, Brenda Miller of Fenton, Ella Fontenot
of Cary, N.C. and Mrs. Todd (Bernetta) McCann of Sulphur; three grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
Savannah Gradney - 7/31/2001
OBERLIN - Funeral services for Savannah Gradney, 32, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Ceasar-Duralde Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gradney died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001, in her residence.
Vern Guillory - 7/31/2001
Memorial services for Vern Guillory, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3,
from St. Henry Catholic Church.
Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. The body was donated to science.
Mr. Guillory died Friday, July 27, 2001, in Lake Charles.
He was a native of Lartel and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a
member of St. Henry Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Leroy Guillory of Englewood, Calif., Martin
Guillory of Quebec, Canada, and Horace Bilbo of Salt Lake City; two daughters,
Bea Matthews and Mary Eva Fobbs, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Horace
Guillory and Cyrus Guillory, both of Mallet; four sisters, Larenza Guillory of
Opelousas, Zerado Ledet of Eunice, Mary Guillory of Macon, Ga., and Madlyn
Elenor Freeman of Westlake; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and nine
great-great-grandchildren.
Wallace W. Hanna - 7/31/2001
Memorial services for Wallace W. "Jake" Hanna, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
Aug. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Doug Ezell will officiate. The body was donated to science.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Hanna died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in a local care center.
He was a native of Ruston, and he grew up in Minden. He lived in Vinton for 40
years and had lived in Lake Charles for 14 years. He was a graduate of Minden
High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana Polytechnic
Institute and a master's from the University of Arkansas. He earned 30-plus
from UA and the University of Colorado. He taught in Spring Hill and Cotton
Valley before World War II.
He served five years in the war. He received European, African and Middle
Eastern campaign medals, two Bronze Stars and the American Defense Service
Medal, American Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged in
1946 as a captain.
He was a teacher and coach at Vinton High School for five years. He became
principal of Vinton Elementary and Vinton High School. He served two terms on
the Calcasieu Parish School Board.
He was a past member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association; the
Calcasieu, Louisiana and national principal associations; Vinton Rotary Club;
Vinton Lions Club; Vinton Optimist Club; Vinton Housing Authority Board; the
Calcasieu and Louisiana teacher associations; and the Office of Civil Defense.
He was a member of AARP. He was president of the Calcasieu-Cameron Retired
Teachers' Association, and he was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teacher's
Association executive board.
He was a life member of the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Alumni
Association, the Louisiana Parent-Teacher Association, Kappa Delta Phi, the
Ancient and Beneficiant Order of the Red, Red Rose, and the American Legion.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and was on the church finance
committee and administrative board.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Brammer Hanna.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said.
Jewell M. Johnston - 7/31/2001
COLUMBIA - Funeral services for Jewell Evie May Johnston, 92, will be at 2
p.m. today, July 31, in First United Methodist Church.
The Revs. Charles Floyd Jr. and Pam Roy will officiate. Burial will be in
Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral
Home.
Visitation is noon-2 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Johnston died Friday, July 27, 2001, in Athens, Ala.
Survivors include two sons, James E. Johnston of Athens and Roy J. Johnston of
Sugar Land, Texas; one sister, Myrtle May Lisenby; and two grandchildren.
Margaret Marshall - 7/31/2001
Funeral arrangements for Margaret Marshall, 74, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Nellie C. McFatter - 7/31/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Nellie Cole McFatter, 84, of DeRidder,
will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday in Baton
Rouge.
Newton C. McLaren Jr. - 7/31/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Newton C. McLaren Jr., 88, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hill
Cemetery in Slagle.
Mr. McLaren died Monday, July 30, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
Bennie J. Melder - 7/31/2001
ELMER - Funeral services for Bennie J. Melder, 72, of Hineston, will be at 10
a.m. today, July 31, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Glenmora.
Mr. Melder died Sunday, July 29, 2001, in his residence.
Marie G. Miller - 7/31/2001
Funeral services for Marie Guidry Miller, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 1, from St. Henry Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joe Angadiath will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in
Westlake under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral
home and from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Miller died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Kaplan and had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She
was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Patsy "Crickette" Conner of Lake Charles;
three brothers, Harold Guidry of Lake Charles, Joseph A. Guidry of Moss Bluff
and George Guidry of Ragley; and two sisters, Hazel Hagar of Lake Charles and
Carrie LeBeouf of Kaplan.
Joseph I. Monroe - 7/31/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Joseph I. Monroe, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 4, in Jones United Methodist Church. Burial will be in East Ridge
Cemetery under the direction of Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette.
Mr. Monroe died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in a Welsh care center.
Brenda F. Prudhomme - 7/31/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Brenda Faye Prudhomme, 56, will be announced by
Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 5:31 a.m. Monday in a local hospital.
Simon infant - 7/31/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Keith Allen Simon, infant son of Ray Allen
Simon and Donna Lynn Simon, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, in Calvary
Baptist Church.
The Rev. David Restucher will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery
under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday in the church.
He died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001, in the local hospital.
Additional survivors include one brother, Timothy Aaron Miller of Jennings;
one sister, Christie Lynn Simon of Lyons Point; and maternal grandparents,
Leon and Jo Ann Hydle of Kinder.
Nell T. Soileau - 7/31/2001
OBERLIN - Funeral services for Nell T. Soileau, 71, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, in Ardoin Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Nichols will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs
Cemetery.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Soileau died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001, in Opelousas.
She was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. She retired as a secretary from the
Allen Parish Cooperative Extension Ser-vice in December 1994 after 26 years.
She worked with the Allen Parish Farm Youth Organization for many years.
Survivors include three sons, Randy Soileau of Eunice, Ben Soileau of Omaha,
Neb., and Vince Soileau of Prosper, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Canney (Paula)
Granger of Gladehill, Va., and Mrs. Jeremy (Susan) Powers of Oberlin; one
brother, Jim Tilley of Sulphur; three sisters, Marge Latiolas of Groves,
Texas, Charlene Friedol of Port Arthur, Texas, and Edna Croak of Vidor, Texas;
13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mary B. Talbott - 7/31/2001
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Mary Blanche "Ma" Talbott, 80, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Leon Talbott and the Rev. Shawn Thomas will officiate. Graveside services will
be at 2 p.m. in Oak Grove Ceme-tery in Bentley.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Talbott died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was born in Ascasto, Mo. She retired from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
as a licensed practical nurse in the obstetrics department after 29 years. She
was a member of the Triple L Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church of
Moss Bluff.
Survivors include four sons, Leon Talbott and David Talbott, both of Moss
Bluff, Elmer Talbott of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mark Talbott of Exeter, R.I.;
two daughters, Elizabeth Dartez of Carlyss and Rebecca Cryer of Moss Bluff;
one sister, Alta Esterday of Paint Rock, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Lavern Taylor - 7/31/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Lavern Taylor, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today,
July 31, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Revs. Paul Nugent and T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in
Hyatt Cemetery in Fields.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mrs. Taylor died Monday, July 30, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a homemaker. She was Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Billy W. Taylor of DeQuincy; one son, Michael
Andrew Taylor of DeQuincy; three brothers, Huey Bushnell, James Bushnell and
Leonard Bushnell, all of DeQuincy; two sisters, Doris Leger and Catherine
Buxton, both of DeQuincy; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Lovina M. Vincent - 7/31/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Lovina Marie Vincent, 78, will be at 10 a.m.
today, July 31, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shell
Beach Cemetery.
Mrs. Vincent died at 11 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001, in the local hospital.