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Earl A. Abshire - 5/1/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Earl Adam Abshire, 57, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lafayette hospital.
Rinnes Antoine - 5/1/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Rinnes Antoine, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday,
May 3, in Israelite Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under
the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Mr. Antoine died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
Homer Belsha - 5/1/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Homer Belsha, 83, of Orange, Texas, will be
at 1 p.m. today, May 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Autumn Oaks
Cemetery in Orange.
Mr. Belsha died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in an Orange care center.
Robert Cunningham - 5/1/2001
HOUSTON - Funeral services for Robert Cunningham, 91, will be at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2, in Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Cunningham died Wednesday, April 25, 2001.
A native of Washington, La., he was a resident of Houston.
Survivors include five sisters, Cora Fuselier of Houston, Ann McZeal of San
Diego and Jonita C. Chavis, Betty Gardiner and Lucille Woods, all of Lake
Charles; and five grandchildren.
Ronnie J. DeJean - 5/1/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Ronnie J. DeJean, 62, were Monday, April 30,
in Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Lafayette Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Mr. DeJean died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001, in the Jennings
hospital.
A native of Lafayette, he was a resident of the Jennings-Lake Arthur area. He
served in the National Guard. He retired from Superior Oil Co. He worked part
time delivering cars for Bayou Heritage.
Survivors include one son, Jed Thomas DeJean of Lafayette; two stepsons, Peter
Bonin and Patrick Bonin, both of Lake Arthur; three daughters, Mrs. Steve
(Roxanne D.) Barry and Rhonda K. DeJean, both of Lake Arthur, and Lisa G.
DeJean of Phoenix; four stepdaughters, Monica B. Needham of Birmingham, Ala.,
Mrs. David (Bridget B.) Peeler of Youngsville and Mrs. Douglas (Melanie B.)
Hoffpauir and Mrs. Scotty (Brandy B.) Cormier, both of Jennings; two half
brothers, Henry DeJean and Lawrence "Brother" Pedigo Jr., both of Lafayette;
six grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; and his companion, Olga M. Duhon of
Jennings.
Barbie B. Eddy - 5/1/2001
CULLEN - Funeral services for Barbie Baker Eddy, 90, of Springhill will be at
2 p.m. today, May 1, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Springhill
Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of Springhill.
Mrs. Eddy died at 7:18 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001, in the Springhill
hospital.
Mary Fontenot - 5/1/2001
MALLET - Funeral services for Mary Fontenot, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,
May 3, from St. Anne Catholic Church.
The Rev. Denis Osuagwa will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the church.
Mrs. Fontenot died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001, in St. Martinville.
Survivors include two sons, Darryl Fontenot of Lake Charles and Richard
Fontenot of Opelousas; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Dean) Nelson of St.
Martinville; one sister, Dorothy Freddie of Oakland, Calif.; 22 grandchildren;
21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Deborah A. Gooden - 5/1/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Deborah A. Gooden, 54, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 2, in Robison Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 3
p.m. Wednesday in Shamrock Cemetery in Robeline.
Mrs. Gooden died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital.
John E. Miller - 5/1/2001
LAFAYETTE - Private memorial services for John Everett Miller, 59, will be
held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Martin and Castille Funeral Home.
Mr. Miller died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Morgan City, he had lived in Lafayette for 20 years. He was an
independent oil-field consultant.
Survivors include one brother, R.E. "Bob" Miller of Morgan City, and his
mother, Joyce Olivier Miller of Morgan City.
Memorials may be made to Acadiana Animal Aid/Humane Society, P.O. Box 82031,
Lafayette, LA 70598, the family said.
Elia Moore - 5/1/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Elia Moore, 65, of Andrus Cove will be at
10 a.m. today, May 1, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will
be in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore died at 6:18 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001, in her residence.
Alton E. Morgan Sr. - 5/1/2001
WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Alton Eugene Morgan Sr., 63, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jake Mullican will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Morgan died Monday, April 30, 2001, in his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He retired from Firestone after 17
years of service and worked with his father, Bill Morgan, with Morgan's Cities
Service in Westlake. He was a member of First Christian Church in Sulphur.
Survivors include his wife, Davie Sue Morgan of Westlake; five sons, Alton E.
Morgan Jr. of Charleston, S.C., William A. Morgan and Nathan Coberly, both of
Amarillo, Texas, David Scott Morgan of Oklahoma City and Rodney Coberly of
DeQuincy; three daughters, Jo Ann Landry and Annette Clendennon, both of
Amarillo, and Shannon Triche of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Clyde Morgan of
Westlake, Ray Lynn Morgan of Las Vegas and Melvin Morgan of Lake Charles; one
sister, Barbara Goos of Moss Bluff; 29 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
Roy E. Morrison - 5/1/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Roy E. Morrison, 78, of Merryville will be
announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local care
center.
C. Curtis Peloquin - 5/1/2001
Funeral services for C. Curtis Peloquin, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May
2, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in
Lacassine.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Mr. Peloquin died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in Welsh care center.
He was a former resident of Iowa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving
in World War II on the USS Texas as a buglemaster first class. He was
honorably discharged in January 1946.
He was a school bus driver for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for 32 years.
He worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for 14 years. He was also
a carpenter and worked for the Friendly Home Center and Harper Lumber Co.
He was a founder and officer of the first McNeese Rodeo Association. He was a
member of the VFW of Iowa and the Optimist Club of the Calcasieu Parish
Sheriff's Office. He was a baseball coach for the Iowa Dixie Youth League. He
received a certificate of appreciation from the mayor of Iowa for a lifetime
of public service. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby R. Peloquin of Iowa; four sons, Darrel G.
Peloquin, Shannon Peloquin, Aaron Peloquin and Dean Peloquin, all of Iowa; two
daughters, Jennifer P. Whatley of Baton Rouge and Stephanie Buller of Kinder;
and eight grandchildren.
Samantha Pitre-David - 5/1/2001
HACKBERRY - Funeral services for Samantha Gayle Pitre-David, 13, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in the Hackberry Community Center.
The Revs. T.D. Cardwell, Burton Ashworth and Harlan Morgan will officiate.
Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Robison
Funeral Home of Sulphur.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the community center.
She died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in her residence.
She was a seventh-grade honor student at Hackberry High School. She was the
secretary of the Junior 4-H Club and a member of the FCCLA Club. She was a
member of First United Pentecostal Church of Hackberry, where she was a
musician and soloist in the music department.
Survivors include her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Patricia)
David of Carlyss; her mother and stepfather, Gayle and Jimmy Sanner of
Hackberry; three brothers, Colton Sanner of Hackberry, Matthew David of
Carlyss and Mitchell Sanner of Fort Campbell, Ky.; three sisters, Shelby and
Jamie Sanner, both of Hackberry, and Loren David of Carlyss; her grandparents,
Faye White and V.P. and Jody Sanner, both of Hackberry, Peggy David of
Sulphur, Bobby and Lee David of Melvin, Texas, Sybil and Homer Lackey, both of
Crowley, and Patricia Smith of Carlyss; and her great-grandparents, Etta Mae
Pitre and Renn and Marie Smith, all of Sulphur, and Red and Sue Riley of
DeRidder.
Earl A. Abshire - 5/2/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Earl Adam Abshire, 57, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 3, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan
Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Abshire died at 1:18 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital.
Edway Benoit - 5/2/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Edway Benoit, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
May 3, in First Baptist Church of Jennings.
The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery
under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation is 1:30-9 p.m. today, 8-10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home and
from 11 a.m. Thursday in the church.
Mr. Benoit died at 6:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a Jennings care center.
He was a native of Jennings. He was a resident of Sulphur, moving back to
Jennings in 1999. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired
as a gauger for Cities Service after 30 years. He was a former member of
Olivet Baptist Church in Sulphur, where he was a choir member. He was a member
of First Baptist Church of Jennings.
Survivors include three sisters, Lydia Benoit Istre, Mabel Benoit Istre and
Adley Benoit LeDoux, all of Jennings.
Robert Breaux Sr. - 5/2/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Robert "Bob" Breaux Sr., 64, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Port Arthur, Texas,
hospital.
James Chavis - 5/2/2001
Funeral arrangements for James Chavis, 62, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Clothilde B. Conner - 5/2/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Memorial services for Clothilde Broussard "Clo" Conner, 90, will
be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a San Antonio
hospital.
Lin Doherty - 5/2/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Lin Doherty, 83, will be at 10 a.m. today, May
2, in Miguez Funeral Home.
The Rev. Tom Beeler will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Doherty died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2001, in a Lake Charles care
center.
He was a native of Hope, Ark. He lived in the Elton area for 81 years. He
graduated from Elton High School. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. He
was a member of Elton United Methodist Church, the American Rice Growers
Association and the Jeff Davis Parish Cattlemen's Association. He was a
volunteer with the Future Farmers of American and 4-H.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Fusilier Doherty of Elton; two daughters,
Mrs. Louis (Linda) Debetaz of Lufkin, Texas, and Mrs. Paul (Janet) Hormell of
Jennings; two sons, Michael Doherty of Conroe, Texas, and David Doherty of
Baton Rouge; one brother, Guy Finch of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren.
Eula M. Fontenot - 5/2/2001
Funeral arrangements for Eula Mae Fontenot, 67, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Jody L. Fuselier - 5/2/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Jody Lee Fuselier, 31, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 3, in Calvary Baptist Church.
The Revs. W.T. Darnell and Filton Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be in
Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday
in the church.
Mr. Fuselier died Monday, April 30, 2001, in Lake Charles.
He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He served in the U.S. Navy during
Desert Storm. He was a graduate of Victory Worship Center and attended Delta
Technical College in Lake Charles.
Survivors include his wife, Erica Fuselier of Sulphur; one son, Kiefer
Fuselier of Sulphur; one daughter, Kylee Fuselier of Sulphur; one brother,
Aaron Paul Fuselier of Carlyss; one sister, Carly Fuselier of Carlyss; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy (Charlotte) Fuselier of Sulphur; his paternal
grandmother, Dorothy Fuselier of Sulphur; and his maternal grandfather, Paul
Rainwater of DeQuincy.
Memorial donations maybe be made to a benefit fund at Cameron State Bank in
Fuselier's name, the family said.
Abraham Guillory Jr. - 5/2/2001
Funeral services for Abraham Guillory Jr., 88, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,
May 3, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Mr. Guillory died Monday, April 30, 2001, in an Oakdale hospital.
Bernice A. Hebert - 5/2/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Bernice Ann Hebert, 63, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 3, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Kendall Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery
in Edgerly.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Hebert died Monday, April 30, 2001.
She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur.
Survivors include her husband, J.D. Hebert; four sons; three daughters; three
sisters; two brothers; and 14 grandchildren.
Annie D. Johnson - 5/2/2001
PITKIN - Funeral services for Annie Doyle Johnson, 87, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 2, in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church.
The Rev. James Johnson and Chad Longino will officiate. Burial will be in
Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Johnson died Monday, April 30, 2001, in a DeRidder hospital.
She was a native of Cravens and a resident of Pitkin.
Survivors include one son, Glen Ray Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two
daughters, Shirley Saunders of Elizabeth and Gloria Harper of Sugartown; two
sisters, Armenda West and Girley Perkins, both of Pitkin; six grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Fleata R. Johnson - 5/2/2001
ROSEPINE - Funeral services for Fleata R. Johnson, 40, will be at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 4, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Almadene Cemetery in
Knight under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Johnson died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
Charlie McBride - 5/2/2001
LONGVILLE - Funeral services for Charlie McBride, 63, will be at 1 p.m.
Friday, May 4, in New Testament Apostolic Holiness Church. Burial will be in
Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral
Home.
Mr. McBride died Thursday, April 26, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Welton Miller Sr. - 5/2/2001
EUNICE - Funeral services for Welton "Pemon" Miller Sr., 68, will be at 11
a.m. Saturday, May 5, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home.
Mr. Miller died at 9:12 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2001, in the Eunice hospital.
Roy E. Morrison - 5/2/2001
JUNCTION - Funeral services for Roy E. Morrison, 78, of Merryville will be at
2 p.m. today, May 2, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cooper
Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of
DeRidder.
Mr. Morrison died Monday, April 30, 2001, in a DeRidder care center.
Elizabeth A. Nelson - 5/2/2001
Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Nelson, 38, of Houston will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Houston hospital.
Dorothy M. Olivier - 5/2/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Olivier, 66, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, May 5, in Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ.
Elder James Piper will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under
the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 4 in the funeral home and from 9 a.m.
Saturday in the church.
Mrs. Olivier died Friday, April 27, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Herbert Olivier of DeRidder; one son, Herbert
Olivier Jr. of DeRidder; five daughters, Mrs. Jessie (Wanda J.) Husband of
Okinawa, Japan, Mrs. Chester (Beverly) Thompson of DeRidder; Mrs. Anthony
(Shirley) Malbrough of Houston, Mrs. Leonard (Glenda) Johnson of Rosepine and
Tracey Olivier Creque of Newport News, Va.; two sisters, Annie Mae Craig and
Azmaire Pullings; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Samantha Pitre-David - 5/2/2001
HACKBERRY - Funeral services for Samantha Gayle Pitre-David, 13, will be at 2
p.m. today, May 2, in the Hackberry Community Center.
The Revs. T.D. Cardwell, Burton Ashworth and Harlan Morgan will officiate.
Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Robison
Funeral Home of Sulphur.
She died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in her residence.
She was a seventh-grade honor student at Hackberry High School. She was the
secretary of the Junior 4-H Club and a member of the FCCLA Club. She was a
member of First United Pentecostal Church of Hackberry, where she was a
musician and soloist in the music department.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Patricia) David of Carlyss
and Gayle and Jimmy Sanner of Hackberry; three brothers, Colton Sanner of
Hackberry, Matthew David of Carlyss and Mitchell Sanner of Fort Campbell, Ky.;
three sisters, Shelby and Jamie Sanner, both of Hackberry, and Loren David of
Carlyss; her grandparents, Faye White and V.P. and Jody Sanner, both of
Hackberry, Peggy David of Sulphur, Bobby and Lee David of Melvin, Texas, Sybil
and Homer Lackey, both of Crowley, and Patricia Smith of Carlyss; and her
great-grandparents, Etta Mae Pitre, and Renn and Marie Smith, all of Sulphur,
and Red and Sue Riley of DeRidder.
Lawrence J. Theriot - 5/2/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Lawrence J. "L.J." Theriot, 83, will be at 11
a.m. today, May 2, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hanks
Cemetery with military rites. Arrangements are by Matthews and Son Funeral
Home.
Mr. Theriot died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in his residence.
Della J. Thistrup - 5/2/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Della Mae Johnson Thistrup, 61, will be at 2
p.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa
Pines Cemetery.
Ms. Thistrup died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a Houston hospital.
Richard Trahan Jr. - 5/2/2001
Funeral arrangements for Richard "Bubs" Trahan Jr., 82, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Lillie May Arledge - 5/3/2001
Funeral services for Lillie May Demeritt Arledge, 77, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, May 4, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Mike Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery in
Vinton.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Arledge died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a Natchitoches hospital.
She was a native of Lake Charles. She lived in DeRidder for 14 years and moved
to Natchitoches a year ago. She lived in the Sulphur-Vinton area for more than
45 years. She was a past matron of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 153 in
Vinton. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in DeRidder.
Survivors include one son, Garry Linscomb of Paragould, Ark.; two daughters,
Betty Flurry and Jackie Hawkins, both of Natchitoches; three sisters, Ettie
Wilson of Prairieville, Jessie Lou Hooper of Moss Bluff and Wanna Dean Stokeld
of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Robert Breaux Sr. - 5/3/2001
LACASSINE - Funeral services for Robert ''Bob'' Breaux Sr., 64, will be at 2
p.m. today, May 3, from St. John Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur.
Mr. Breaux died Monday, April 30, 2001, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital.
Buryl Buck - 5/3/2001
Memorial services for Buryl "Richard" Buck, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
May 5, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Phil Cochran will officiate.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Buck died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in Lake Charles.
He moved to Lake Charles from Tampa, Fla., in 1965. He worked for Mutersbaugh
Building Specialties and retired after 20 years. He owned Buck's Overhead
Doors for six years and was a salesman for Overhead Door of Southwest
Louisiana for six years. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Buck, Randy Buck and Chris Buck, all of
Lake Charles; one daughter, Michelle Schantz of Lake Charles; his mother,
Marcille Buck of Tampa; two brothers, Howard Buck and John Buck, both of
Tampa; one sister, Clarene Barton of Tampa; and 10 grandchildren.
James Chavis - 5/3/2001
Funeral arrangements for James Chavis, 62, will be announced by King's Funeral
Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Eula Mae Fontenot - 5/3/2001
Funeral services for Eula Mae Fontenot, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 3, in
Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Fontenot died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Bosco and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50
years. She was a cashier at Kroger for many years. She was a member of Our
Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include four sons, George Clayton Broussard of Laurel, Miss., and
Warren Broussard, Stephen Broussard Sr. and Kermit Broussard, all of Lake
Charles; one daughter, Wendolyn Lopez of Lake Charles; three brothers, Abbie
Higginbotham and Percy Higginbotham, both of Lake Charles, and Emery
Higginbotham of Houma; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Margaret O. Martin - 5/3/2001
DRY CREEK - Funeral services for Margaret "Maggie'' O. Martin, 69, of DeRidder
will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 4, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Martin died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital.
Eunice M. Prather - 5/3/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Eunice M. Prather, 77, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, May 4, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jon Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in
Singer.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Prather died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in her residence.
She was born in Winnfield, Kansas, and lived in Lake Charles most of her life.
She lived in the Singer area for several years. She was an elementary school
teacher in Calcasieu Parish until her retirement.
Survivors include her husband, Richard B. Prather of Singer; three sons, Jack
Prather of Ragley, Robert Prather of Lake Charles and Leroy Prather of Singer;
one brother, Charles D. McDade of Rosepine; two sisters, Julia M. Whitesell of
Rosepine and Elizabeth Roberts of Carlyss; eight grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
Leroy A. Tezeno - 5/3/2001
Funeral arrangements for Leroy A. Tezeno, 62, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Della Thistrup - 5/3/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Della Mae Johnson Thistrup, 61, will be at 2
p.m. Friday, May 4, in Robison Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Ms. Thistrup died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a Houston hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and was a descendant of a Sulphur
pioneer family. She was a teacher aide at Maplewood Middle School for 14
years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She was a member of
Maplewood First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Wendy Danielle Smith of Sulphur; one sister,
Jimmye Johnson Sisco of Sulphur; her mother, Mrs. Gilbert (Evelyn) Royer of
Lake Charles; and two grandchildren.
Richard H. Trahan Jr. - 5/3/2001
Funeral services for Richard H. "Bubs" Trahan Jr., 82, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 5, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Trahan died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1936 graduate of Lake
Charles High School. He retired as business manager from the Lake Charles
Water Division after 22 years of service. He was president of the Young Men's
Business Club during the 1940s and 1950s. He was an Alcoholics Anonymous
volunteer and was AA's 1987-88 Louisiana delegate.
He was a volunteer at Briscoe Addictive Disorders Clinic for more than 25
years for Narcotics Anonymous and AA. He conducted seminars for recovering
addicts. He was a volunteer at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and helped put
in the hospital gift shop.
He was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, and he served
as vestry and junior and senior warden. He was a member of the church
visitation committee. He was treasurer of Episcopal Church of the Good
Shepherd during the 1940s.
Survivors include his wife, Nevada H. Trahan of Lake Charles; two sons,
Richard H. Trahan III of Pensacola, Fla., and David H. Trahan of Houston; one
stepdaughter, Betty Collier Singleton of Ocean Springs, Miss.; eight
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family
said.
Charles W. Baker - 5/4/2001
WESTLAKE - Graveside services for Charles William Baker, 76, will be at 10
a.m. today, April 4, in Magnolia Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral
Home.
Mr. Baker died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in Lake Charles.
Cheryl Belsha-Stephenson - 5/4/2001
SULPHUR - Memorial services for Cheryl Belsha-Stephenson, 44, of Houston, will
be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church.
A reception will follow in Key Hall. Arrangements are by Robison Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stephenson died Sunday, April 8, 2001.
A native of Odessa, Texas, she was a resident of Houston.
Survivors include her husband, Grant L. Stephenson; one son, Derek Stephenson;
one daughter, Audrey Stephenson; one sister, Mrs. Stephen (Ginger Belsha)
Sparks; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Reece) Belsha.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice, the family said.
Buryl Richard Buck - 5/4/2001
Memorial services for Buryl "Richard" Buck, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
May 5, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Phil Cochran will officiate. The body was cremated.
Visitation begins at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Buck died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in Lake Charles.
He moved to Lake Charles from Tampa, Fla., in 1965. He worked for Mutersbaugh
Building Specialties and retired after 20 years. He owned Buck's Overhead
Doors for six years and was a salesman for Overhead Door of Southwest
Louisiana for six years. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Buck and Chris Buck, both of Lake
Charles, and Randy Buck of Westlake; one daughter, Michelle Schantz of Lake
Charles; his mother, Marcille Buck of Tampa; two brothers, Howard Buck and
John Buck, both of Tampa; one sister, Clarene Barton of Tampa; and 10
grandchildren.
James Chavis - 5/4/2001
Funeral services for James "Jimmy" Chavis, 62, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May
5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Mr. Chavis died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Sweetlake, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He retired from
McNeese State University. He was a member of Knights of Peter Claver. He was a
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jonita Cunningham Chavis of Lake Charles; one son,
Robert Allen Lewis of Lake Charles; three daughters, Brenda Elie and Juanita
Lewis, both of Lake Charles, and Jennifer Celestine of Middletown, Ohio; five
brothers, Wilson "BooZoo" Chavis and Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles,
and Wilfred "Bob" Chavis, Rodgas Paul Chavis and Arthur Chavis Jr., all of
Houston; two sisters, Elzina Bushnell of Lake Charles and Betty Andrus of
Houston; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Clothilde B. Conner - 5/4/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Memorial services for Clothilde Broussard "Clo" Conner, 90, will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 7, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The
body was cremated. Arrangements are by Miguez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Conner died Saturday, April 28, 2001, in San Antonio.
Linda M. Conner - 5/4/2001
CREOLE - Funeral services for Linda Mae Conner, 59, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the
Marsh Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. and from
8 a.m. Saturday.
She died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in Creole.
She was a lifelong resident of Creole and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. She was a member of Catholic Daughters Court Mary Olive, Sacred Heart
Altar Society, Farm Bureau, Woodmen of the World and the Cattlemen's
Association.
Survivors include one son, Shane Conner of Grand Lake; four daughters,
Drucilla Vincent and Belva Broussard, both of Grand Chenier, and Denise Landry
and Tammy Rae LaBove, both of Creole; four brothers, Terry Trahan of Moss
Bluff, William "Billy Ray" Trahan of Lake Charles, Carlton "Bally" Trahan of
Houma and Hilhary "Poochie" Trahan of Cameron; one half-brother, James "Bodie"
LaBove of Cameron; her mother, Hilda Mae Sickafus of Lake Charles; six
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Anabel B. Goodwin - 5/4/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Anabel B. Goodwin, 85, of Sulphur will be at 1
p.m. Saturday, May 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville
Cemetery in Merryville.
Mrs. Goodwin died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in her residence.
Henry LaCombe - 5/4/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Henry LaCombe will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May
5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco.
Mr. LaCombe died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in a Leesville care center.
Dennis L. Landry - 5/4/2001
Funeral services for Dennis Lee Landry, 38, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5,
in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Carl Ducat will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Landry died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in Elton.
He had lived in the Lake Charles and Iowa area prior to moving to Elton 10
years ago. He was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Carol Landry of Elton; one son, Dennis Lee
Landry of Elton; three daughters, Biney Ida Landry, Elsie Carla Landry and
Della Marie Landry, all of Elton; two brothers, Bobbie Ray Landry of Iowa and
Lenord Landry Jr. of Winnfield; three sisters, Alice Louise McFarlain of Iowa,
Betty Jean Landry of Moss Bluff and Sussie Ann Hebert of Elton; his mother,
Ida Mae Sylestine of Elton; and one grandchild.
Helen Leithead - 5/4/2001
Funeral services for Helen Leithead will be at 2 p.m. today, May 4, in Hixson
Funeral Home.
The Rev. J.P. Miles will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon.
She died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was an office and medical
secretary. She was a retail merchandise clerk. She was a member of Order of
the Eastern Star Ruth Chapter. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one brother, James A. Leithead of Lake Charles, and two
sisters, Lorena Leithead Carver of Baton Rouge and Leta Leithead Bowden of
Lafayette.
Charles G. Neely - 5/4/2001
Funeral services for Charles G. Neely, 86, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May
5, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Gary Mann and Ted Cabra will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland
Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Neely died at 6 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Melville, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a veteran of
the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a retired pipefitter from
Texaco Refinery. He was a member of Big Lake Tabernacle Church in Big Lake.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Neely Gueringer of Lake Charles and
Shirley Neely Parrott of Hornbeck; one brother, Roy Popps of Lockport; and two
grandchildren.
Elizabeth A. Nelson - 5/4/2001
Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann Nelson, 38, will be at 7 p.m. today, May 4,
in Great St. Mary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Sam Tolbert will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Nelson died Monday, April 30, 2001, in a Houston hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Houston for the past three years.
She was a graduate of Marion High School. She was a member of Greater St. Mary
Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Jeremy D. Montgomery of Houston; one brother, James
Nelson of Lake Charles; five stepbrothers, Michael Richard, Kenneth Ray
Washington and Roderick Washington, all of Houston, and Wayne Richard and
Ricky Richard, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Tiny Marie Nelson and Janet
Ceaser, both of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Penny Richard and Lonnie
Richard, both of Houston; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lee
(Johnnie Mae) Richard of Houston; her mother, Verna Nelson of Lake Charles;
her paternal grandmother, Olivia Richard of Opelousas; and her maternal
grandmother, Georgiana Mitchell of Lake Charles.
Ida B. Ray - 5/4/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ida B. Ray, 82, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital.
Clifton B. Robertson - 5/4/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Clifton B. Robertson, 70, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, May 5, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Vinton.
Mr. Robertson died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in a local hospital.
Johnie M. Smith - 5/4/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Johnie M. Smith, 57, will be announced by
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Crawford Syas Jr. - 5/4/2001
Funeral services for Crawford ''Billy-Boss'' Crawford Jr, 70, of 1532 Brick
St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, in the Christian Baptist Church.
The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in the Combre
Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
A wake will be from 5 p.m. today, with Masonic Rites at 8 p.m. in the church.
Mr. Syas died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Cameron, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a
member of the Christian Baptist Church where he was a layman. He was
affiliated with the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge. He was a retiree of Magcobor
Industries after 37 years of service. He was employed by the Isle of Capri
casino for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Mae Citizen Syas; five daughters,
Ceola Syas Peters, Stella Syas Toussain, Rosa Syas Levy and Sandra Syas Bill,,
all of Lake Charles, and Angela Syas Cline of Richmond, Va.; three
stepdaughters, Margaret Syas of Dallas, Darlene Joubert of Lake Charles and
Tonia Thomas Ellis of Houston; four sons, Derrick Syas and Douglas Syas, both
of Lake Charles, and Joseph Syas and Anthony Syas, both of Dallas; two
stepsons, Dolley Joubert Jr. and Donald Joubert, both of Lake Charles; two
brothers, Raymond Syas Sr. of Westlake and Samuel Syas of Lake Charles; 24
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Taylor infants - 5/4/2001
Graveside services for the infants Bralon and Tralon Napoleon Taylor will be
at 10 a.m. today, May 4, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by
Combre Funeral Home.
They died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
LeRoy J. Tezeno - 5/4/2001
Funeral services for LeRoy Joseph Tezeno, 62, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May
5, in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Fredrick LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday.
Mr. Tezeno died at 8:42 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Grand Prairie, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life.
He was the owner and operator of LeRoy's Tree Service. He was a member of the
Church of Lake Charles Teaching Center.
Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Tezeno of Lake Charles; three daughters,
Amanda Jubert of Pearland, Texas, Michelle Tezeno of Houston and Diana Stevens
Reynolds of Lake Charles; four sisters, Ella Mae Papillion and Dorothy Hill,
both of Compton, Calif., Ollie St. Amant of Cerritos, Calif., and Darnell
Duncan of Houston; and three grandchildren.
Ardia M. Williams - 5/4/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Ardia M. Williams, 64, of DeRidder will
be announced by Davis Mortuary. She died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital.
Charles W. Baker - 5/5/2001
WESTLAKE - Graveside services for Charles William Baker, 76, were at 10 a.m.
Friday, May 4, in Magnolia Cemetery. Arrangements were by Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. Baker died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in Lake Charles.
Ruby D. Buller - 5/5/2001
Funeral services for Ruby Derouen Guillory Buller, 94, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 9
a.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Buller died at 3:23 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in a local care facility.
She was a native of Hayes and had lived in the Welsh, Lacassine and Thornwell
areas from 1929-1975, prior to moving to Lake Charles. She worked as a
self-employed nurse's aide, sitting with elderly people in and around Welsh.
Survivors include four sons, Charles Milton Guillory of Conroe, Texas, Wilton
Lee Guillory of New Iberia, Wilmer Paul ''Dean'' Gullory of Lake Charles and
Robert James Guillory of Missouri City, Texas; one daughter, Evelyn Marie
Guillory Schopen of Lake Charles; one brother, Willard DeRouen of Boise,
Idaho; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Elise M. David - 5/5/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Elise M. David, 91, will be announced by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Marcella Dean - 5/5/2001
DERIDDER - Graveside services for Marcella Dean, 100, will be at 10 a.m.
today, May 5, in Beauregard Cemetery. Arrangements are by Labby Memorial
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dean died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital.
Richmond Dixon Jr. - 5/5/2001
Funeral arrangements for Richmond Dixon Jr., 76, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Genevieve Dyer - 5/5/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Genevieve Dyer, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
May 6, in Trinity Baptist Church.
The Rev. Byron Beaubouef will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery
under the direction of Rush Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and 8-11 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home, and
from 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the church.
Mrs. Dyer died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in her residence.
She was a longtime resident of Oakdale. She owned and operated Dyer's Grocery
in Forest Hill for 20 years. She was the first woman elected to the Forest
Hill City Council. She was a bookkeeper and accountant for many years. She was
a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and she was a Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include her husband, Willard L. Dyer of Oakdale; two sons, Ronald W.
Dyer and Michael E. Dyer, both of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Linda Brabham of
Oakdale and Lorenda Blose of Princeton; three brothers, Billy Joe Humphries of
LeBlanc, Donald Ray Humphries of Forest Hill and J.E. Strother Jr. of
Gauthier, Miss.; four sisters, Mary Belle Dyer and Doris Mae Stermer, both of
Oakdale, Bobbie Jean Priddy of Rolling Fork, Miss., and Patsy Ruth Tilley of
Fuquay Varina, N.C.; her mother, Pearl Humphries Strange of Oakdale; 12
grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Yitzchak Y. Edri - 5/5/2001
JENNINGS - Yitzchak Yaakov Edri,1, died at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in
the Jennings hospital. Burial will be in the Cemetery of Ashdod in Ashdod,
Israel at a later date.
Local arrangements are by Miguez Funeral Home.
Burgess Fontenot - 5/5/2001
Funeral services for Burgess Fontenot, 89, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in
Johnson Funeral Home.
Monsignor Irving DeBlanc and Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be
in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 5:30 p.m. and a
rosary at 6:15 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday.
Mr. Fontenot died at 7 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in the Mamou hospital.
He was a native of Durald and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50
years. He was a retired operator for Olin Corp. He was a member of Fourth
Degree Knights of Columbus Council 4562. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of
Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Steve R. Fontenot - 5/5/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Steve R. Fontenot, 39, will be announced by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Sulphur.
Jasper Landry - 5/5/2001
LACASSINE - Funeral services for Jasper Landry, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Monday,
May 7, from St. John Catholic Church.
The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh.
Visitation is noon-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Monday in the funeral home.
Mr. Landry died Friday, May 4, 2001, in a Welsh care facility.
He was born in Lacassine and lived in the Lacassine area all of his life. He
was a rice farmer. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bella Landry of Lacassine; two sons, Carol Landry
of Mermentau and Gerald Landry of Lacassine; one daughter, Faye LeBlanc of
Mermentau; one sister, Delia Ardoin of Sulphur; 16 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.
Sarah L. Lewis - 5/5/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Sarah Lerlene Lewis, 76, will at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 7, in First Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m.
in Antioch Cemetery in Quitman. Arrangements are by Snider Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lewis died Friday, May 4, 2001, in a local hospital.
Della L. Locke - 5/5/2001
NEDERLAND, Texas -Funeral services for Della Elizabeth Luallen Locke, 75, will
be at 10 a.m. today, May 5, in Pat A. Riley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today in Rose Pine Cemetery in Rosepine.
Local arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Mattie C. Mayeaux - 5/5/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Mattie C. Mayeaux, 76, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Revs. Paul Nugent and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in
Perkins Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Mayeaux died Friday, May 4, 2001, in a Merryville care center.
She was a native of Newton, Texas, and lived most of her life in DeQuincy. She
owned and operated Matties Beauty Shop in DeQuincy for about 10 years. She was
a member of Hargrove Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Johnny Mayeaux of Denham Springs and Larry Mayeaux
of DeRidder; one sister, Faye Matthews of Houston; six grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Johnie M. Smith - 5/5/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Johnie M. Smith, 57, will be at 3 p.m. today,
May 5, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Mrs. Jessie Stagg - 5/5/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jessie Stagg, 92, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local care center.
Helen Strother - 5/5/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Helen Strother, 74, will be at 10 a.m. today,
May 5, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
She died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001, in an Oakdale care center.
LeRoy J. Tezeno - 5/5/2001
Funeral services for LeRoy Joseph Tezeno, 62, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 5,
in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Fredrick LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 1 p.m.
Mr. Tezeno died at 8:42 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Grand Prairie, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life.
He was the owner and operator of LeRoy's Tree Service. He was a member of the
Church of Lake Charles Teaching Center.
Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Tezeno; three daughters, Amanda Jubert of
Pearland, Texas, Michelle Tezeno of Houston and Diana Stevens Reynolds of Lake
Charles; one brother, David Tezeno of Paris, Calif.; four sisters, Ella Mae
Papillion and Dorothy Hill, both of Compton, Calif., Ollie St. Amant of
Cerritos, Calif., and Darnell Duncan of Houston; and three grandchildren.
Elbert B. Thompson - 5/5/2001
Funeral arrangements for Elbert B. "Boy Blue" Thompson, 78, of Lecompte will
be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Friday in an
Alexandria hospital.
Kathryn A. Thompson - 5/5/2001
AUSTIN, Texas - Graveside services for Kathryn Ann "Kat" Thompson, 47, will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, May 7, at Capital Memorial Park under the direction of
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home.
Dr. Gary Kindley will officiate.
Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Thompson died Thursday, May 3, 2001.
She was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and soon moved to Lake Charles, where she
graduated high school. She attended various universities and became an
integrated circuit designer. She also was an independant long haul truck owner
and driver.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Tindle; and one brother, Woody Thompson.
Violet L. Armstrong - 5/6/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Violet Louise Armstrong, 81, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the DeRidder hospital.
Garland D. Barras - 5/6/2001
Funeral services for Garland D. "Chief" Barras, 89, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 8, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday,
with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Barras died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Eunice, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a
retired U.S. Navy veteran, serving as a chief petty officer in World War II in
the 96CB Battalion. He was a fire chief at Chennault Air Force Base prior to
its closure. He was a fire inspector for the Second Division Air Force in
charge of safety for air bases from North Dakota to Puerto Rico.
He taught and demonstrated fire safety to Lake Area schools. He was a member
of Monsignor Cramers Assembly of Knights of Columbus and was a fourth-degree
Knight of Columbus. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and its
Council 3208.
Survivors include his wife, Madeline Thoman Barras of Lake Charles; three
sons, Richard G. Barras of Baton Rouge, Robert E. Barras of Lafayette and
Donald R. Barras of League City, Texas; two sisters, Mary Alice Fontenot of
Lafayette and Peggy Cole of Columbia, La.; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Winnie T. Berryhill - 5/6/2001
DERMOTT, Ark. - Graveside services for Winnie T. Berryhill, 90, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, May 7, in Dermott City Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held in Lake Charles at a later date. Arrangements
are by Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Berryhill died Friday, May 4, 2001, in her residence.
A native of Dermott, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of
the University of Mississippi. She taught school for 44 years in Arkansas,
Mississippi and Louisiana. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and the
Enterprise Club. She was member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles,
where she was an elder and a member of First Presbyterian Women.
Survivors include her husband, Herman L. Berryhill of Lake Charles; one son,
David R. Berryhill of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Boy's Village,
the family said.
Ruby D. Buller - 5/6/2001
Funeral services for Ruby Derouen Guillory Buller, 94, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 6, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mrs. Buller died at 3:23 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a native of Hayes and had lived in the Welsh, Lacassine and Thornwell
areas from 1929 to 1975 prior to moving to Lake Charles. She worked as a
self-employed nurse's aide, sitting with elderly people in and around Welsh.
Survivors include four sons, Charles Milton Guillory of Conroe, Texas, Wilton
Lee Guillory of New Iberia, Wilmer Paul ''Dean'' Gullory of Lake Charles and
Robert James Guillory of Missouri City, Texas; one daughter, Evelyn Marie
Guillory Schopen of Lake Charles; one brother, Willard Derouen of Boise,
Idaho; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Lela M. Busby - 5/6/2001
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Lela Merle Busby, 72, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 7, in First Apostolic Church.
J.C. and Jon Hair will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the
direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Busby died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2001, in a local care center.
A native of Hayes, she had lived in Ragley for many years. She moved to Moss
Bluff five years ago. She was a member of First Apostolic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Roy Busby Jr. of Longville, Hardy Busby of Lake
Charles and Roc Busby of Sulphur; four daughters, Iva "Beaver" Kahn of
Longville, Ethel Lee of Sulphur, Kathy VanWinkle of Ragley and Shirley Havens
of Moss Bluff; one brother, J.C. Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren;
and 18 great-grandchildren.
Nelon H. Calhoun - 5/6/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Nelon H. Calhoun, 75, will be announced by
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a DeRidder care center.
Wilson A. Chavis Sr. - 5/6/2001
Funeral arrangements for Wilson A. "BooZoo" Chavis Sr., 70, will be announced
by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in an Austin, Texas, hospital.
Elise M. David - 5/6/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Elise M. David, 91, will be at 3 p.m. Monday,
May 7, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
The Rev. Edward Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery
under the dierection of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 3 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., in the funeral
home and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church.
Mrs. David died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Church Point, she had lived in Sulphur for the past 80 years. She
was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a former member
of the Catholic Daughters of America Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Margaret David of Lake Charles.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or Mass
intentions, the family said.
Steve Fontenot - 5/6/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Steve "Tiny" Fontenot, 39, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 7, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Ronnie Burks will officiate. Burial will be in Savoy Cemetery in
Eunice under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Monday in
the church.
Mr. Fontenot died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in Sulphur.
A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Sulphur for the past 30 years. He
attended Sulphur High School. He was a mechanic and worked in the automobile
industry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sulphur.
Survivors include his wife, Katie Fontenot of Sulphur; one son, Jesse Fontenot
of Sulphur; one daughter, Dellena Fontenot of Sulphur; one stepson, Joshua
Nunally of Sulphur; his mother, Juanita Richard of Amite; five brothers,
McDonald Fontenot and Joseph Fontenot, both of Clinton, Steve "Junior"
Fontenot of Crowley, Carl Rogers of Topsy and Carlos Rogers of Sulphur; and
three sisters, Shirley Gray of Westlake, Mary Godeaux of Vinton and Joesphine
Kirbis of the Netherlands.
Sarah L. Lewis - 5/6/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Sarah Lerlene Lewis, 76, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 7, in First Baptsist Church of DeQuincy.
The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate.
Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in Antioch Cemetery in Quitman under the
direction of Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Gill Arthur will officiate.
Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in
the church.
Mrs. Lewis died Friday, May 4, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of north Louisiana, she was a former resident of Yazoo City, Miss.
She had lived in DeQuincy since 1986. She was a member of First Baptist Church
of DeQuincy.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry G. Lewis and Robert "Bob" Lewis, both of
DeQuincy; one brother, E.C. Meyers Jr. of Winnfield; two grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of DeQuincy, the family
said.
Lois M. SanMiguel - 5/6/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Lois M. SanMiguel, 80, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 7, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Toro Cemetery
in Plainview.
Mrs. SanMiguel died Friday, May 4, 2001, in Many.
Jessie G. Staggs - 5/6/2001
Funeral services for Jessie G. Staggs, 92, will be at 4 p.m. today, May 6, in
Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in the Hickory Plains Cemetery in Hickory Plains, Ark.
Visitation is from noon today.
Mrs. Staggs died Friday, May 4, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a native of Jacksonville, Ark. She retired from Redmond Motor Company
in 1981. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Jacksonville and Order
of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include one son, Frank Staggs of Dallas; one daughter, Sarah
Kingsley of Lake Charles; one brother, Dow Colclasure of North Little Rock,
Ark.; two sisters, Emmajean Janoseks and Olene Curry, both of North Little
Rock; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Aline S. Thompson - 5/6/2001
Memorial services for Aline S. Thompson, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May
7, in University Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mrs. Thompson died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Leesville, she was longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was
former teacher. She was a member of University Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Matthew W. Thompson of Baton Rouge; one daughter,
Gail T. Landreneau of DeRidder; one brother, Elias P. Smith of Lake Charles;
three sisters, Magalene Weathersby and Earline Cox, both of Lake Charles,
and Irene Fontana of Eagle, Colo.; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to University Methodist Church, the family said.
Williams Infant - 5/6/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Corey Edward Williams Jr. will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 7, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community
Cemetery.
He died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in Alexandria
Anna Badon - 5/7/2001
Funeral arrangements for Anna Badon will be announced by Hixson Funeral
home. She died Sunday in a local hospital.
Rita M. Broussard - 5/7/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Rita Monlezun Broussard, 95, will be at
11:30 a.m. today, May 7, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
The Rev. Mau-rice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony
Ceme-tery under the direction of Mat-thews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 7 a.m. A rosary was recited Sunday.
Mrs. Broussard died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2001, in the Jennings
hospital.
She was a longtime resident of Lake Arthur. She was a member of the Ladies
Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was chosen mother
of the year by the Catholic Daughters of America at Our Lady of the Lake
Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Rene J. Broussard of Sulphur and Eldess
Broussard Jr. of Gramercy; one daughter, Mrs. Warren (Norma Rita) B.
Hoffpauir of Gueydan; one sister, Enez Marx of Crowley; 14 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Nelon Calhoun
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Nelon Calhoun, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today,
May 7, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress
Cemetery.
Mr. Calhoun died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in a local care center.
Mrs. Clabie Clark - 5/7/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral ar-rangements for Mrs. Clabie (Louella Vallot) Clark, 78,
will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the local
hospital.
Wilson Cormier - 5/7/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Wilson Cormier, 73, will be at 3 p.m. today,
May 7, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery.
Mr. Cormier died Friday, May 4, 2001, in his residence.
Elise M. David - 5/7/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Elise Mehce David, 91, will be at 3 p.m.
today, May 7, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
The Rev. Edward Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn
Ceme-tery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited
Sunday.
Mrs. David died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Church Point, she had lived in Sulphur for the past 80 years.
She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a former
member of the Catholic Daughters of America Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Margaret David of Lake Charles.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society or mass intentions, the
family said.
Steve Fontenot - 5/7/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Steve "Tiny" Fontenot, 39, will be at 10 a.m.
today, May 7, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Steve Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Savoy Cemetery in
Eunice under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church.
Mr. Fontenot died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in Sulphur.
A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Sulphur for the past 30 years. He
attended Sulphur High School. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Sulphur. He was a mechanic and worked in the automobile industry.
Survivors include his wife, Katie Fontenot of Sulphur; one son, Jesse
Fontenot of Sulphur; one daughter, Dellena Fontenot of Sulphur; one stepson,
Joshua Nunally of Sulphur; his mother, Juanita Richard of Amite; five
brothers, McDonald J. Fontenot of Clinton, Ronald Fontenot of Houma, Steve
"Junior" Fontenot of Crowley, Carl Rogers of Topsy and Carlos Rogers of
Sulphur; and three sisters, Shirley Hebert of Westlake, Mary Godeaux of
Vinton and Joesphine Kirbis of the Netherlands.
Mildred Giofe - 5/7/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mildred Giofe, 79, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local care center.
Syrus Guidry - 5/7/2001
VINTON - Funeral arrangements for Syrus Guidry, 89, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local care center.
Clariece Guillory - 5/7/2001
Funeral arrangements for Clariece Guillory, 80, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital.
Michelle Hammond - 5/7/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Michelle Hammond, 31, of Merryville,
will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died at 2:15 p.m.
Sunday in Merryville.
Johnny Lee - 5/7/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Johnny "Michelle" Lee, 31, will be announced
by Rush Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital.
Evelyn K. Raper - 5/7/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Evelyn K. Raper, 87, of Dry Creek, will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be
cremated.
Mrs. Raper died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in a Port Arthur, Texas, care center.
Anna F. Badon - 5/8/2001
Funeral services for Anna Frances "Frankie" Badon, 77, will be at 10 a.m.
today, May 8, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday.
Mrs. Badon died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of New Iberia. She was a real estate broker with Badon Real
Estate. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a member of St.
Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Badon of Lake Charles; two sons, Kenneth
E. Badon of Grand Chenier and Michael Dale Badon of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Jan Badon Gayle of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren.
Wilma Buzaitis - 5/8/2001
REEVES - Graveside services for Wilma Buzaitis, 82, will be at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, in Creel Memorial Gardens.
The Rev. Glen Ducharme will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of
Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Buzaitis died Monday, May 7, 2001, in her residence.
She was a resident of Reeves and was a retired dietician from Allen Parish
Hospital.
Survivors include one brohter, Richard Benton Walker of Reeves; and one
sister, Mozelle W. Sonnier of Lake Charles.
Wilson A. Chavis Sr. - 5/8/2001
Funeral services for Wilson A. "Boozoo" Chavis Sr., 70, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 12, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Burial will
be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral
Home.
Mr. Chavis died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2001, in an Austin, Texas,
hospital.
Mrs. Clabie Clark - 5/8/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Clabie (Louella Vallot) Clark, 78, will
be at 3 p.m. today, May 8, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church.
Monsignor James M. Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery
Mausoleum under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Monday.
Mrs. Clark died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, May 6, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Kaplan, she had lived in Jennings for 65 years.
She was the retired owner of Clark's Goodyear Store. She was a member of the
Pink Ladies Auxiliary of the Jennings American Legion Hospital. She was a
member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church and an honorary member
of its Ladies Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth D. Clark of Jennings and Daniel L. Clark
of Spring, Texas; two daughters, Jeanette C. Moore of Houston and Cheryl C.
Lyons of Spring; three sisters, Lillian Broussard of Abbeville, Lillie Mae
Mire of San Antonio and Jane Guidry of Grand Coteau; 10 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Donald Cole - 5/8/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Donald Cole, 86, will be announced by
Snider Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles care center.
Sharon H. Cushman - 5/8/2001
DERIDDER - Graveside services for Sharon Harper Cushman, 53, of Canon City,
Colo., will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, in Beauregard Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cushman died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in Canon City.
Francis DeRouen - 5/8/2001
Funeral services for Francis DeRouen, 84, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9,
from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Revs. Aubrey Guilbeau and Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in
Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Mr. DeRouen died at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital.
A native of New Iberia, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 56 years. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a retired
driver for Stephen's Truck Lines. He was a member of Teamster's Local 969. He
was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where he was an usher.
Survivors include two sons, Rodney Michael DeRouen of Ragley and Darrell
Joseph DeRouen of Lake Charles; one daughter, Nikki DeRouen Trahan of Lake
Charles; three brothers, Milton and Gordon DeRouen, both of New Iberia, and
William DeRouen of Sulphur; four sisters, Hannie Delcambre of New Iberia and
Bessie Ammons, Joyce Landry and Ruby Brown, all of Lake Charles; 10
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lennie Duke - 5/8/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Mrs. Lennie Duke, 90, of Merryville were held
Monday, May 7, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial was in Merryville
Cemetery.
Mrs. Duke died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Mildred R. Giofre - 5/8/2001
Funeral services for Mildred R. Giofre, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 8, in
Living Way United Pentecostal Church.
The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery
in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Giofre died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a longtime resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include one brother, Dr. John "Mickey" Royer of Orlando, Fla.
Syrus Guidry - 5/8/2001
VINTON - Funeral services for Syrus Guidry, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, May
8, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Monday.
Mr. Guidry died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in a Sulphur care center.
He was a lifelong resident of Vinton. He was an operator with the Lawton Rice
Dryer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alton (Nancy) Roy and Mrs. J.W.
(Beverly) Smith, both of Vinton; and seven grandchildren.
Clariece Guillory - 5/8/2001
Funeral services for Clariece Guillory, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May
9, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart
Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Guillory died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for 53 years.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Felix Guillory of Lake Charles; two sons, Earl
Guillory of San Antonio and Holland Guillory of Lake Charles; one brother,
William Reed of Church Point; two sisters, Theresa Sonnier of Church Point and
Anise Sonnier of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Michelle Hammond - 5/8/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Michelle Hammond, 31, of Merryville will be at
2 p.m. today, May 8, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meadows
Cemetery in Merryville.
She died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in her residence.
Johnny Lee - 5/8/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Johnny "Michelle" Lee, 31, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 8, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery.
She died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
Ida Makey - 5/8/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ida Makey, 59, of DeQuincy, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Mary Martin - 5/8/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Mary Martin, 23, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Monday in an automobile accident near
Kaplan.
Gladys R. Meyers - 5/8/2001
MANSFIELD - Family graveside services for Gladys R. Meyers, 94, mother of
Anita Tinsley of Lake Charles, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in Grove
Hill Cemetery.
Jack M. Tinsley II, Jason M. Tinsley and Charles L. Olliff will officiate.
Arrangements are by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Visitation begins at 6 p.m. today.
Mrs. Meyers died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in Many.
Born in Pineville, she was a descendant of the pioneer Polk family of DeSoto
Parish. She lived in the Rambin community most of her life. She also was a
longtime Mansfield resident. She was the last Gold Star Mother in DeSoto
Parish.
Other survivors include two other daughters, two sons, 14 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association's Memorial
& Honor Program-NCC, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720; or to Mansfield
Missionary Baptist Church, 1100 Highway 513, Mansfield, LA 71052, the family
said.
Henry G. Morgan - 5/8/2001
Funeral services for Henry Gary Morgan, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May
9, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Stephen Howell will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Morgan died Monday, May 7, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Bunkie, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He worked in retail
sales. He was a member of the Pioneer Club.
Survivors include his wife, Imogene Morgan of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Marcia M. Fabacher of New Orleans; two brothers, J.T. Morgan Jr. and Legrand
F. Morgan, both of Lake Charles; and one sister, Dorothy M. Saucier of Lake
Charles.
Perkins infant - 5/8/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for the infant Christian Leigh Perkins will be
announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The child died Monday in DeQuincy.
Ida S. Ray - 5/8/2001
Funeral services for Ida B. Syas Ray, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9,
in Evergreen Baptist Church.
The Rev. Robert Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in
Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church.
Mrs. Ray died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a cosmetology instructor at Epps School. She was the first
African-American member of the Beauticians Club.
She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church and Ladies Circle 3.
Survivors include two sons, Earl Ray Jr. and James C. Ray, both of Lake
Charles; three daughters, Louise Davidson of Cleburne, Texas, and Josephine
Willrich and Sandra Daniel, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Naomi Stewart
of St. Louis, Willie Mae Porche of Houston and Verline Jones and Ruth
Franklin, both of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and
two great-great-grandchildren.
Frank H. Strange Sr. - 5/8/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Frank Huey Strange Sr., 73, will be at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard
Cemetery.
Mr. Strange died Monday, May 7, 2001, in his residence.
Mary R. Stutes - 5/8/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mary Ruth Stutes, 74, of Moss Bluff will be announced
by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence.
Elbert B. Thompson Sr. - 5/8/2001
LAMOURIE - Funeral services for Elbert Boneda "Boy Blue" Thompson Sr., 78,
will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in St. John Baptist Church. Dismissal will
be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the church cemetery under the direction of
Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Thompson died Friday, May 4, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
Marvin Tyler - 5/8/2001
Funeral arrangements for Marvin Tyler, 74, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died at 6:20 a.m. Monday in a local hospital.
Gary L. Wilson - 5/8/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Gary Lee Wilson, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
May 11, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Wilson died in Hemphill, Texas.
A native of Seminole, Okla., he had lived in Welsh for mostof his life. He
moved to San Augustine, Texas, a few yearsago. He was an oil company rig
consultant.
Survivors include his wife, Kimber Wilson of San Augustine; one son, Dwayne
Wilson of Welsh; two daughters, Rhonda Poole of Grand Lake and Tiersa Hebert
of Welsh; one sister, Arlene Bergeron of Lake Charles; his mother, Lavelle
Wilson of Welsh; and six grandchildren.
Violet L. Armstrong - 5/9/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Violet Louise Armstrong, 81, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard
Cemetery.
Mrs. Armstrong died at 11:08 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in the local hospital.
Wilma L. Calcote - 5/9/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Wilma L. Calcote, 62, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital.
Donald E. Cole - 5/9/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Donald E. Cole, 86, will be at 1 p.m. today,
May 9, in the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery
under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Cole died at 2:25 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center.
He was a native of Kinder and a longtime resident of DeQuincy. He also lived
in New Iberia for a number of years. He was a retired inspector for the
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. He was a member of the Transpiration and
Communication Union and the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
Survivors include one son, Brent Andre Cole of DeQuincy; two daughters, Karen
Barczak and Gaye Cole, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Joyce C. DesOrmeaux - 5/9/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Joyce Crater DesOrmeaux, 76, will be at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, in Robison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. The body was cremated.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs. DesOrmeaux died at 3:36 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 189 in Sulphur.
She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after 18 years as a bus
driver. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church of Westlake.
Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Anne DesOrmeaux of Moss Bluff,
Ramona Cox Cavazzo of Lake Charles and Bernadette Cox Billings of Westlake;
two brothers, Edward Reed of Moss Bluff and E.J. Reed of Fort Collins, Colo.;
one sister, Abbie LeJune of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren.
Anthony Green - 5/9/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Anthony Green, 34, will be announced by
Thompson Funeral Home. He dieed Tuesday in the Oakdale hospital.
Joseph L. Hebert - 5/9/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Joseph L. "Mr. Hooks" Hebert, 73, will be
announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital.
Ivy S. Keadle - 5/9/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Ivy Mae Sanders Keadle, 75, of Prunedale,
Calif., will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 11, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery in Grant.
Mrs. Keadle died at 6 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in her Prunedale residence.
Lougenia D. Leckelt - 5/9/2001
IOTA - Funeral services for Lougenia Deshotel Leckelt, 59, will be at 1 p.m.
today, May 9, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jules Cemetery.
Mary M. Martin - 5/9/2001 - 5/9/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Mary Maudrey Martin, 23, will be at 1 p.m.
today, May 9, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in LeMaire
Cemetery in Meaux.
She died at 7:42 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2001, near Kaplan.
Henry G. Morgan - 5/9/2001
Funeral services for Henry Gray Morgan, 84, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 9,
in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Stephen Howell will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
Mr. Morgan died Monday, May 7, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Bunkie, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He worked in retail
sales. He was a member of the Pioneer Club.
Survivors include his wife, Imogene Morgan of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Marcia M. Fabacher of New Orleans; two brothers, J.T. Morgan Jr. and Legrand
F. Morgan, both of Lake Charles; and one sister, Dorothy M. Saucier of Lake
Charles.
Perkins infant - 5/9/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Christian Leigh Perkins, infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Perkins, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, May 9, in
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Glen Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in
Singer.
Visitation is from 9 a.m.
She died Monday, May 7, 2001.
Additional survivors include one brother, Alston Perkins of DeQuincy; her
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Perkins of DeQuincy; her maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Felice of Starks; her paternal
great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Bessie) Dunham of DeQuincy; and her
maternal great-grandmother, Christine Braneff of Starks.
Joseph Perkins Sr. - 5/9/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Joseph "Junior" Perkins Sr., 59, of Glenmora,
will be at 10 a.m. today, May 9, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Occupy No. 1 Cemetery in Pitkin.
Mr. Perkins died at 5:53 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2001, in his residence.
Cecilia B. Prudhomme - 5/9/2001
PARIS, Texas - Funeral services for Cecilia "Cel" "Gannie" Bossier Prudhomme,
89, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 11, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph Matthew will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery
under the direction of Gene Roden's Sons Funeral Home of Paris.
Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today in Schmidt Funeral Home of Katy, Texas. A rosary
and reception will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake
Charles.
Mrs. Prudhomme died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2001.
She was a native of Alexandria and a former resident of Lake Charles and Katy,
Texas. She was a legal secretary for 33 years, mainly with the firm Liskow and
Lewis in Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
in Paris.
Survivors include one son, Edward Joseph Prudhomme Jr. of Katy; two daughters,
Mrs. Gary (Cecilia Louise "Ce Lou" ) Stovall of Richmond, Texas and Mrs. Rick
(Patricia Anne) Browning of Paris; one brother, Hugh Bossier of Port
Charlotte, Fla.; and seven grandchildren.
Issac Readoux Jr. - 5/9/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Issac Readoux Jr. 64, of Morrow will be
announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Bunkie hospital.
Johnnie R. Sanders - 5/9/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Johnnie Ray Sanders, 66, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 9, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell
Cemetery in Anacoco.
Mr. Sanders died Monday, May 7, 2001, in Leesville.
Ruby Stanley - 5/9/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Ruby Stanley, 90, of Stanton, Texas, will be
at 2 p.m. today, May 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor
Cemetery.
Mrs. Stanley died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in a Stanton hospital.
Mary R. Stutes - 5/9/2001
Funeral services for Mary Ruth Stutes, 74, of Moss Bluff, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 10, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Emmitt Wren will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Stutes died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Mermentau. She lived in Lake Charles most of her life,
residing in Moss Bluff the past 13 years. She was a member of the former
Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Stutes of Moss Bluff and Shannon Stutes of
Lake Charles; two daughters, Linda Stutes Ogea and Tonya Stutes, both of Lake
Charles; one sister, Genevieve Hooper of Westlake; one brother, Conn
Quebodeaux of Lake Arthur; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice, LHO, 717 Kerlerec, New Orleans, LA
70116, the family said.
Peterson Toatley - 5/9/2001
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Funeral services for Peterson Toatley, 76, will be at 11
a.m. today, May 9, in Israel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lincoln
Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Johnson and Jenkins Funeral Home.
Mr. Toatley died Friday, May 4, 2001.
Frank Williams - 5/9/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Frank Williams, 72, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 10, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bayou Clear
Cemetery in Woodworth.
Mr. Williams died at noon Monday, May 7, 2001, in an Angola hospital.
Winnie T. Berryhill - 5/10/2001
Memorial services for Winnie T. Berryhill, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
May 12, in First Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Robert Malsburg will officiate. The body will be cremated.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church.
She was a native of Dermott, Ark. She was a graduate of Ole Miss University
and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She taught school for 44 years in
Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. She was a member of the Enterprise Club.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a church elder and a
member of First Presbyterian Women.
Survivors include her husband, Herman L. Berryhill of Lake Charles; one son,
David R. Berryhill of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Boys Village, the family
said.
Wilma Calcote - 5/10/2001
ROSEPINE - Funeral services for Wilma "Sissy" Calcote, 62, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 10, in Rosepine United Pentacostal Church.
The Revs. Charles Best, Gary Bankston, Ken Gibson and Charles Braniff will
officiate. Burial will be in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery under the direction of
Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Calcote died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital.
She was born in Rosepine and lived in the area all her life. She was co-owner
of Calcote Farms, where she sold her arts and crafts. She had a commercial
license for canning and producing jams, jellies and vegetables. She made and
sold quilts. She worked at Beauregard Electric for 20 years and was a
homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Dorman "Dee" Calcote of DeRidder; two sons,
Dean Calcote and Jody Calcote, both of Rosepine; two brothers, Marvin R.
Bailey of DeRidder and W.E. Bailey of Rosepine; five sisters, LaWanda Miller
and Guynell Johnson, both of DeRidder, Fay Culpepper of Shreveport, Agne
Wammack of Shawnee, Okla., and Pat Willis of Rosepine; and three
grandchildren.
May M. Castaing - 5/10/2001
NEW ORLEANS - Private services for May "Maggie" MaloneCastaing, 92, will be
under the direction of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home.
Mrs. Castaing died Monday, May 7, 2001.
Survivors include her husband, Edward J. Castaing Sr.; one daughter, Barbara
Castaing Cutrera; one son, Edward J. Castaing Jr.; eight grandchildren; and 21
great-grandchildren.
Natalie Cechova - 5/10/2001
Memorial services for Natalie "Tasa" Cechova, 95, will be announced at a later
date.
She died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in her residence.
She was born in Skrben, Czech Republic. She was an entrepreneur in Prague,
Czech Republic. She fled the country in 1948. She owned and operated Joseph's
Drive-In from 1960 to 1998.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Louis Catholic High School
Foundation, the family said.
Wilson A. Chavis - 5/10/2001
Funeral services for Wilson A. "Boozoo" Chavis Sr., 70, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 12, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Monsignor Irving DeBlanc, the Rev. John Giles and Deacon George Carr will
officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the
direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. Friday, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. in the
funeral home.
Mr. Chavis died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2001, in an Austin, Texas
hospital.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an accordionist,
singer and bandleader. He was widely known as the king of zydeco and gained
fame with his 1955 song, "Paper in My Shoe." Some of his other songs include
"Motor Dude Special" and "Hey Do Right."
After releasing "Paper in My Shoe," he worked for more than two decades as a
race horse trainer. In 1984, he returned to the music industry with "Dog
Hill." He performed across Louisiana and in New York City. He worked with
artists such as Beau Jocques and Keith Frank.
He was the subject of "The Kingdom of Zydeco," a documentary film about his
friendly rivalry with Jocques.
A collection of his 1950s recordings,"The Lake Charles Atom Bomb" was released
in 1990. He had recently completed an album, "I'm Still Blinkin."
He was a member of the Louisiana Quarterhorse Breeders Association, Louisiana
Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and the American Quarterhorse Association.
Survivors include his wife, Leona P. Chavis of Lake Charles; three sons,
Anthony Charles Chavis, Wilson Anthony "Poncho" Chavis Jr., and Rellis Victor
Chavis Sr., all of Lake Charles; three daughters, LouAnna M. Guidry, Margaret
M. John and Licia Ann Chavis, all of Lake Charles; four brothers, Joseph R.
Guillory of Lake Charles, Wilford "Bob" Chavis, Arthur Chavis Jr., and Rodgas
Paul Chavis, all of Houston; two sisters, Elzina Bushnell of Lake Charles and
Betty Lou Andrus of Houston; 23 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Joseph L. Hebert - 5/10/2001
Funeral arrangements for Joseph L. "Mr. Hooks" Hebert will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Leo S. Langley - 5/10/2001
BASILE - Funeral services for Leo Stafford "Tee" Langley, 65, will be at 4
p.m. today, May 10, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home.
Mr. Langley died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
Berta Mae Meaux - 5/10/2001
KINDER - Funeral services for Berta Mae Pollock Meaux, 95, of Lafayette will
be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, in First United Methodist Church.
Monsignor James Gaddy and the Rev. Lisa Turnbull will officiate. Burial will
be in Kinder-McRill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. Friday in
the church.
She was born in north Louisiana. She lived most of her life in Allen Parish
and spent three years in Africa. She had lived in Lafayette since 1996. She
graduated from Mansfield Female College in Mansfield, Texas. She taught
elementary school in Kinder and Oberlin. She was a member of Delta Gamma and
the Spade and Hope Garden Club. She was grand marshal of the 1992 Kinder
Christmas Parade.
Survivors include one son, Richard "Dick" Meaux of Lafayette, and two
grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the G.C. Meaux Lifeline Fund, the Kinder
Methodist Church, St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church, Hospice of Acadiana or to
the charity of one's choice, the family said.
Ruth Moorehead - 5/10/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ruth Moorehead, 78, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence.
Michael Morvant - 5/10/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral arrangements for Michael Morvant, 34, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday.
Johnny Taveney - 5/10/2001
Funeral services for Johnny Taveney, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, in
Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove
Cemetery in Lake Arthur.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 8
a.m. Friday.
Mr. Taveney died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an alumnus of LaGrange
Senior High School, McNeese State University and Louisiana State University.
He was an Army veteran. He retired from the Lake Charles Police Department as
a captain after 20 years. He worked for Autoplex 2000.
Survivors include three sons, Jason Taveney and Mark Taveney, both of Lake
Charles, and Johnny M. Taveney of Alexandria; two daughters, Kim Taveney of
Savannah, Ga., and Julie Taveney of Norfolk, Va.; his companion, Agnes M.
Gentry of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren.
Elizabeth N. Thompson - 5/10/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth N. Thompson, 78, of Lecompte will
be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in an Alexandria
hospital.
Randy Benoit - 5/11/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Randy Benoit, 40, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lafayette hospital.
Winnie T. Berryhill - 5/11/2001
Memorial services for Winnie T. Berryhill, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
May 12, in First Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Robert Malsburg will officiate. She was buried in Dermott, Ark.,
Monday, May 7.
She was a native of Dermott, Ark. She was a graduate of Ole Miss University
and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She taught school for 44 years in
Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. She was a member of the Enterprise Club.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a church elder and a
member of First Presbyterian Women.
Survivors include her husband, Herman L. Berryhill of Lake Charles; one son,
David R. Berryhill of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Boys Village, the family
said.
May M. Castaing - 5/11/2001
NEW ORLEANS - Private services for May "Maggie" Malone Castaing, 92, will be
under the direction of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home.
Mrs. Castaing died Monday, May 7, 2001.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Castaing Cutrera; one son, Edward J.
Castaing Jr.; eight grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
John B. Courville - 5/11/2001
Funeral arrangements for John B. ''J.B.'' Courville, 72, will be announced by
Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 2:10 p.m. Thursday in a Lake Charles
hospital.
Richmond Dixon Jr. - 5/11/2001
Funeral services for Richmond Dixon Jr., 76, will be at 7 p.m. today, May 11,
in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church.
Mr. Dixon died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Eunice and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a
member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Brown Dixon of Lake Charles; four
daughters, Brenda Dixon Jackson, Brenita Faye Dixon, Linda Singleton and
Dianna Syas, all of Lake Charles; six brothers, Lawerence Dixon and Calvin
Dixon, both of San Francisco, and Melvin Dixon, Horace Dixon, Shelton Dixon
and George Dixon, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Bertha Whitt of Lake
Charles; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Frank Fontenot - 5/11/2001
Funeral services for Frank Fontenot, 78, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12,
in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery.
Mr. Fontenot died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in a local hospital.
Anthony L. Green - 5/11/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Anthony Laverne "Tony" Green, 34, will be at 1
p.m. Saturday, May 12, in Bread of Life Christian Church.
The Rev. Eugene Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery
under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the church.
Mr. Green died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in the Oakdale hospital.
He was a longtime resident of Oakdale.
Survivors include five brothers, Robert L. Green, Henry Green and Ronald
Green, all of Oakdale, and Michael Green and Johnny Green, both of Houston;
one sister, Ella Blount of Houston; his father, Sam Green of Oakdale; his
mother, Celeman Green of Oakdale; and his maternal grandmother, Ophelia Lavan
of Oberlin.
John Guidry - 5/11/2001
Funeral arrangements for John Guidry, 56, will be announced by Fondel Memorial
Chapel. He died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday in a local care center.
Judy Guillory - 5/11/2001
KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Judy Guillory, 39, will be announced by
Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Lake Charles.
Eve Hanks - 5/11/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Eve Hanks, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May
12, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery
under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral
home.
Mrs. Hanks died at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in LeBleu Settlement.
A native of Gueydan, she was a resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Hanks of Lake Charles; one son, L.J.
Hanks of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Mrs. Glen (Lorraine) Ortego of LeBleu
Settlement and Alberta Guillory of Iskenderun, Turkey; three sisters, Pearl
Plaisance and Clalie dePerrodil, both of Gueydan, and Ivy Vincent of Sulphur;
five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Donald W. Hughes - 5/11/2001
SULPHUR - Memorial services for Donald William Hughes, 78, will be at 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 12, in First Christian Church.
The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. The body will be cremated under the
direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mr. Hughes died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Bunch, Iowa, he had lived in Sulphur for the past 37 years. He was
a chief mechanical engineer inspector with Conoco. He was a volunteer for the
Care/Help program. He was a member of First Christian Church of Sulphur, where
he was an elder.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Hughes of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Larry
(Vicki) Wright of Lake Charles; two brothers, David C. Hughes of Ottumwa,
Iowa, and Doran L. Hughes of Santa Maria, Calif.; two grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or First Christian
Church, the family said.
Richard Johnson - 5/11/2001
Funeral arrangements for Richard Johnson will be announced by Fondel Memorial
Chapel of Houston. He died Wednesday in a Houston hospital.
Bessie LaBove - 5/11/2001
CREOLE - Funeral services for Bessie LaBove, 80, of Cameron will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 12, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Saturday.
Mrs. LaBove died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in Creole.
She was a lifelong resident of Cameron.
Survivors include two sons, W.A. LaBove and Paul LaBove, both of Cameron; one
daughter, Brenda Van Atten of Creole; one sister, Vergie Savoie of Dry Creek;
six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Ida Makey - 5/11/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Ida Makey, 59, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
May 12, in First Church of God in Christ.
The Rev. Clifton David will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery
under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mrs. Makey died Monday, May 7, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a native of Washington, La., and lived in Houston for 40 years. She
had lived in DeQuincy for one year. She was a member of Outreach Baptist
Church in Houston.
Survivors include one son, Harvey Makey Jr. of Houston; four daughters, Janice
Makey of DeQuincy and Marilyn Wilson, Melony Makey and Helania Makey, all of
Houston; two brothers, Elijah Stevens of Houston and Wilson Stevens of
DeQuincy; one sister, Clara Dines of DeQuincy; seven grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
Berta P. Meaux - 5/11/2001
KINDER - Funeral services for Berta Mae Pollock Meaux, 95, of Lafayette will
be at 2 p.m. today, May 11, in First United Methodist Church.
Monsignor James Gaddy and the Rev. Lisa Turnbull will officiate. Burial will
be in Kinder-McRill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Meaux died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in a Lafayette care center.
She was born in north Louisiana. She lived most of her life in Allen Parish
and spent three years in Africa. She had lived in Lafayette since 1996. She
graduated from Mansfield Female College. She taught elementary school in
Kinder and Oberlin. She was a member of Delta Gamma and the Spade and Hope
Garden Club. She was grand marshal of the 1992 Kinder Christmas Parade.
Survivors include one son, Richard "Dick" Meaux of Lafayette, and two
grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the G.C. Meaux Lifeline Fund, the Kinder
Methodist Church, St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church, Hospice of Acadiana or to
the charity of one's choice, the family said.
Ruth Moorehead - 5/11/2001
Funeral services for Ruth Moorehead, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12,
from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery in
Kinder under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday.
She died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in her residence.
A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles for 53 years.
Michael J. Morvant - 5/11/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Michael James Morvant, 34, will be at 2
p.m. today, May 11, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus
Cove Cemetery.
Mr. Morvant died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in a car accident.
Lillie B. Norwood - 5/11/2001
ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Lillie Bias Norwood, 80, will be at 11
a.m. Monday, May 14, in Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Entombment will be in Magnolia Garden Mausoleum under the direction of Calvary
Mortuary of Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church.
She was a native of Crowley and had lived in Orange for many years. She was a
retired schoolteacher.
Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline Chirunga of Arlington, Texas; one
son, Foad Satterfield of Emeryville, Calif.; one stepson, Thomas Norwood of
Orange; one stepdaughter, Nancy Powdrill of Oakland, Calif.; one brother, the
Rev. C.J. Bias of San Antonio; two sisters, Jessye Bias of Orange and Irene B.
West of Sacramento, Calif.; her stepmother, Rose Bias of Sacramento; and nine
grandchildren.
Doretha R. Parker - 5/11/2001
Funeral arrangements for Doretha R. Parker will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital.
Issac Readoux Sr. - 5/11/2001
BUNKIE - Funeral services for Issac Readoux, 64, will be at noon Saturday, May
12, in First Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under
the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Readoux died at 11 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2001, in the local hospital.
William J. Sullivan Jr. - 5/11/2001
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Memorial services for William J. Sullivan Jr., 71, will be
at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in Second Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Karen Akin will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of
Griffin, Leggett, Healey and Roth Funeral Home.
Mr. Sullivan died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Salem, Mass. He was a 1947 graduate of Topsfield High
School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was honored with three Air
Force commendation medals. He retired as Master Sergeant on July 1, 1972.
Survivors include three sons, Gregory, Gary and Daniel Sullivan; one stepson,
Dr. David Price of Denton, Texas; three stepdaughters, Julia Price-Kent of
Lake Charles, Karen Price of Austin, Texas, and Kathryn Price Murphy of Little
Rock; two brothers, Philip M. Sullivan of Orleans, Mass., and Robert F.
Sullivan of Las Vegas; one sister, Briana E. Sullivan Gray of Danvers, Mass.;
eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Academy, 12701 Hinson Road, Little Rock, AR
72212, or Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock,
AR 72227, the family said.
Varana Thompson - 5/11/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Varana Thompson, 68, of Pitkin will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, May 12, in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue
Branch Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thompson died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in the Pineville hospital.
Marvin J. Tyler - 5/11/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Marvin Joseph Tyler, 74, of Welsh will be at
11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Timothy Ceasar will officiate. Burial will be in the East Ridge
Cemetery in Welsh.
Visitation is form 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Tyler died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2001, in the Crowley hospital.
A native of Crowley, he had lived in Houston and Newark, N.J. for a number of
years before moving back to Crowley.
Survivors include three daughters, Marsha Clay of Leesville, Carla Tyler and
Barbara Barnes, both of Montgomery, Ala; five sons, Marvin Tyler of Newark,
Gregory Tyler of Vallejo, Calif., Jimmy Tyler of Baton Rouge and Joe Pattum
and Otis Gray, both of Houston.
Ralph L. Wead - 5/11/2001
BURR FERRY - Funeral services for Ralph L. Wead, 81, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 12, in Burr Ferry United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
Burr Ferry Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of
Leesville.
Mr. Wead died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in Leesville.
Hazel O. Aldredge - 5/12/2001
VINTON - Funeral services for Hazel O'Lea Aldredge, 86, of Sulphur, will be at
2 p.m. Sunday, May 13, in First Baptist Church.
The Revs. Dale Tatum, Lee Perkins and Bill Holyfield will officiate. Burial
will be in Bigwoods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home and
from 1 p.m. in the church.
Mrs. Aldredge died Friday, May 11, 2001, in a local care center.
She was a native of East Feliciana Parish and was a resident of Vinton for 65
years. She was a member of First Baptist of Vinton since 1934. She held
various offices within the church. She worked as a cafeteria manager at Vinton
Elementary for 24 years. She worked for West Cal-Cam Hospital as a certified
nursing assistant for 18 years and at Hixson Funeral Home in Vinton as a
hostess for 30 years.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Lollie) Thompson of Anacoco,
Mrs. Bill (Elizabeth) Black of Sweeny, Texas, Mrs. John (Doris) Laird of of
Beaumont, Texas, and Mrs. Russell (Anita) Block of Sulphur; two sisters, Alva
Glover and Vera Grimes, both of Alexandria; four grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Charles W. Anderson - 5/12/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Charles Willie "Weed" Anderson Sr., 93, will
be at 11 a.m. today, May 12, in Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of H.G. Raphael Funeral Home.
Mr. Anderson died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in the Jennings hospital.
Ashley A. Andrus - 5/12/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ashley Anne Andrus, 32, of Denver, will be announced
by Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. She died Friday in her residence.
Mary S. Carona - 5/12/2001
Funeral services for Mary S. Carona, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 12, from
St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
A rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Carona died Thursday, May 11, 2001.
She was a native of Baldwin and had lived in Lake Charles for 71 years. She
was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Jennie M. Carona and Juanita Carona Savoie,
both of Lake Charles; one brother, Casey Shumaker of Lake Charles; two
sisters, Rose Dent of Lake Charles and Lucille Cordell of Spring, Texas; one
grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
Natalie Cechova - 5/12/2001
Memorial services for Natalie "Tasa" Cechova, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Monday,
May 14, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate.
Ms. Cechova died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in her residence.
She was born in Skrben, Czechoslovakia. She was an entrepreneur in Prague,
Czechoslovakia. She fled communism and came to this country in 1948, where she
owned and operated Joseph's Drive-In on Ryan Street from 1960 to 1998.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Louis Catholic High School
Foundation, the family said.
James A. Chandler - 5/12/2001
ARCADIA - Funeral services for James Allen Chandler will be at 2 p.m. today,
May 12, in Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hurricane Cemetery.
Mr. Chandler died Thursday, May 10, 2001.
John B. Courville - 5/12/2001
Funeral services for John Berchman "J.B." Courville, 72, will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, May 14, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and
8-10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mr. Courville died at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles since 1950. He was an
Army veteran. He retired from Citcon as a supervisor after 31 years. He served
on the CSE Credit Union board. He was a former president of the Oil, Chemical
& Atomic Workers Union Local. He was a coach for the South Lake Charles Little
League for many years. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic
Church and was a pastor's assistant for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Courville of Lake Charles; three sons, Jimmy
Courville and Jeff Courville, both of Lake Charles, and Wendell Courville of
Dallas; three sisters, Iris Pardue of Leesville, Lou Ella Johnson of Eunice
and Elaine Bouquet of Austin, Texas; one brother, Anthony Courville of San
Angelo, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Richmond Dixon Jr. - 5/12/2001
Funeral services for Richmond Dixon Jr., 76, were held Friday, May 11, in
Greater St. Mary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Samuel Tolbert officiated. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery under
the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Mr. Dixon died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Eunice and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a
member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Brown Dixon of Lake Charles; two daughters,
Brenda Dixon Jackson and Brenita Faye Dixon, both of Lake Charles; two adopted
daughters, Linda Singleton and Dianna Syas, both of Lake Charles; six
brothers, Lawerence Dixon and Calvin Dixon, both of San Francisco, and Melvin
Dixon, Horace Dixon, Shelton Dixon and George Dixon, all of Lake Charles; one
sister, Bertha Whitt of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.
Joseph Fontenot - 5/12/2001
Funeral arrangements for Joseph Fontenot, 90, will be announced by Robison
Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Sulphur hospital.
Crecie A. Garofolo - 5/12/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Crecie Angeline Garofolo, 83, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the local hospital.
Judie S. Guillory - 5/12/2001
ELTON - Funeral services for Judie Ann Simien Guillory, 39, of Lake Charles,
will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 14, from St. Paul Catholic Church.
The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
in Lake Charles under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Guillory died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Elton. She taught third grade at A.A. Nelson Elementary
School.
Survivors include one daughter, Roxanne Lynn Guillory of Lake Charles; four
brothers, Nolan Simien of Elton, Horace Simien of Los Angeles, Julius Simien
of Dallas and Christopher Simien of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Margaret
Ann Simien of Lake Charles and Viola Fontenot of Baytown, Texas; and her
mother, Hazel Simien of Elton.
Rose A. Jardneaux - 5/12/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Rose Anna Jardneaux, 73, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 12, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Nay Vickers will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff
Cemetery in Vinton.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Jardneaux died Thursday, May 10, 2001.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of the
American Legion Post 179 of Sulphur. She was a homemaker and a member of
Choupique Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Jardneaux Sr.; three sons, Johnny L.
Jardneaux Sr., Wayne Ray Jardneaux and John Jardneaux Jr., all of Sulphur; one
daughter, Dorothy Ann Prejean of Sulphur; five brothers, James Vincent of
Breaking Bridge, Texas, Walter Vincent, Chris "Junior" Vincent and Chris
Vincent, all of Carlyss, and Jesse Vincent of Iowa; two sisters, Sis Oquain
and Christine Taylor, both of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren.
Sebern Monteaux - 5/12/2001
Funeral arrangements for Sebern Monteaux, 76, will be announced by Matthews
and Son Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Jennings care center.
Elizabeth H. Thompson - 5/12/2001
LECOMPTE - Funeral services for Elizabeth Holmes Thompson, 78, will be at 7
p.m. today, May 12, in Springhill Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. John
Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Thompson died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
Marvin J. Tyler - 5/12/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Marvin Joseph Tyler, 74, of Welsh, will be at
11 a.m. today, May 12 in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Timothy Ceasar will officiate. Burial will be in the East Ridge
Cemetery in Welsh.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Tyler died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2001, in the Crowley hospital.
A native of Crowley, he had lived in Houston, Newark, N.J., and Welsh for a
number of years before moving back to Crowley.
Survivors include three daughters, Marsha Clay of Leesville and Carla Tyler
and Barbara Barnes, both of Montgomery, Ala.; five sons, Marvin Tyler of
Newark, Gregory Tyler of Vallejo, Calif., Jimmy Tyler of Baton Rouge and Joe
Pattum and Otis Gray, both of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Bellard of
Welsh, Mrs. Alfred (Mary) Perry of Sulphur and Mrs. Elizabeth Bendey of
Beaumont, Texas; and one brother, Gilbert Tyler Jr. of Welsh.
Will Barker Jr. - 5/13/2001
Funeral arrangements for Will "Micky" Barker Jr., 54, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital.
Randy D. Benoit - 5/13/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Randy Dean Benoit, 40, of Erath, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, May 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Benoit died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital.
Mary S. Carona - 5/13/2001
Funeral services for Mary S. Carona, 86, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, from
St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau officiated. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery under
the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
A rosary was recited Saturday.
Mrs. Carona died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a native of Baldwin and had lived in Lake Charles for 71 years. She
was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Jennie M. Carona and Juanita Carona Savoie,
both of Lake Charles; one brother, Casey Shumaker of Lake Charles; two
sisters, Rose Dent of Lake Charles and Lucille Cordell of Spring, Texas; one
grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
Elda Duhon - 5/13/2001
Funeral services for Elda Duhon, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 14, from
St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation in from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., in the
funeral home and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Duhon died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001.
A native of Hathaway, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1958. She was a
stocker at K-Mart for five years. She was a bagger at the Louisiana Rice Mill
and worked at Borden's Ice Cream Shop. She was a member of St. Margaret
Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Webster of Vinton and Linda Hantz of
Wallisville, Texas; one son, Earl Beard of Lake Charles; one sister, Anna St.
Germain of DeRidder; two brothers, John Babineaux of Eunice and George
Babineaux of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Joseph B. Fontenot - 5/13/2001
SULPHUR - Graveside services for Joseph Burney Fontenot, 90, will be at 3 p.m.
today, May 13, at Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral
Home.
The Rev. Jeff Huddleston will officiate.
Mr. Fontenot died Friday, May 11, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital.
He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Big Lake. He lived most of his life
in the Sulphur area. He retired from Firestone after many years as an
operator.
Survivors include one son, Ira Fontenot of Sulphur; numerous brothers and
sisters; and two grandchildren.
Crecie A. Garofolo - 5/13/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Crecie Angeline Garofolo, 83, will be at 2
p.m. Monday, May 14, from St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m., and from 8 a.m.-1
p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Garofolo died Friday, May 11, 2001.
She was a native of DeRidder. She worked at Jouban's Department Store as a
sales clerk for 40 years. She was also the owner of the Ceramic Shop of
DeRidder, where she was a primitive folk artist and ceramics teacher.
Survivors include her husband, Vincent Charles Garofolo; three daughters,
Wanda Evans and Linda Lee Bull, both of DeRidder, and Glenda LyNell Nunziante
of Lafayette; two brothers, Robert Hansel Keel of Rosepine and Ralph David
Keel of Junction; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Rose P. Istre - 5/13/2001
Funeral arrangements for Rose Perez Istre, 46, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital.
Emilee F. Jason - 5/13/2001
Funeral arrangements for Emilee F. Jason, 83, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
Octave C. Lonsberry - 5/13/2001
GLENMORA - Funeral services for Octave C. Lonsberry, 88, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 14, in Amiable Baptist Church. Burial will be in Campground
Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.
Mr. Lonsberry died Friday, May 11, 2001, in his residence.
Sebern P. Monteaux - 5/13/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Sebern Pierre Monteaux, 76, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial with military rites
will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Monteaux died Friday, May 11, 2001, in a local care center.
Lela Perkins - 5/13/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Lela Perkins, 84, will be announced by
Myers Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a DeRidder hospital.
George Richard - 5/13/2001
Funeral arrangements for George Eugene James Richard, 53, will be announced by
Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Shreveport hospital.
Alice I. Stearns - 5/13/2001
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Alice Inman Stearns, 91, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 14, from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Monsignor Glen Provost will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial
Park under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Homes.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m., and from 10 a.m.
Monday.
Mrs. Stearns died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001, in a Lafayette care
center.
A native of Chicago, she had lived in Lafayette since 1958.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Stearns of St Louis, Mo., and George Sterns
of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. William (Ellen S.) Level of Lafayette;
nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnson St., Suite 200,
Lafayette, LA, 70503, the family said.
Michael A. Thompson - 5/13/2001
SILSBEE, Texas - Funeral services for Michael Anthony Thompson, 27, will be at
2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church.
Burial will be in the R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery under the direction of
R.S. Farmer Funeral Home.
Mr. Thompson died at 2:35 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001.
He was a native of Leesville and had lived in Silsbee for the past 12 years.
He was the manager at Sonic Drive-In.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Broyles Thompson of Silsbee; one son,
Anthony Thompson of Silsbee; two daughters, Krysten Thompson and Brooke
Thompson, both of Silsbee; two stepsons, Michael Wilde of California and Don
Wilde of Leesville; three stepdaughters, Kari Denux, Danielle Wilde and Geneva
Wilde, all of Alexandria; his father, L.D. Thompson of Silsbee; his mother and
stepfather, Debra and Michael Wilde of Lake Charles; and his grandparents,
D.C. and Lona Thompson of Diboll, Texas, and Alberta Dubois of Sulphur.
Joseph Tyler - 5/13/2001
Funeral arrangements for Joseph Tyler, 59, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. He died Saturday in a Shreveport hospital.
Luther R. Clark - 5/14/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Luther Ray Clark, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today,
May 14, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. Shane Terrebonne will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in
Fields.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mr. Clark died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Starks, he was a longtime resident of the DeQuincy area. He
retired as a chemical industry operator. He was a member of Free Masonry Lodge
389 and the American Legion. He was a member of the Habibi Shrine Temple. He
was a member of First Baptist Church of Starks.
Survivors include one son, Rodger Clark of Starks; two daughters, Barbara
Abshire of DeQuincy and Lisa Johnson of Starks; one brother, Jasper Clark of
DeQuincy; two sisters, Hazel Hyatt of DeQuincy and Lucille Graham of Beaumont,
Texas; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and companion, Estelle
Pitre of DeQuincy.
Charles Goodeaux - 5/14/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Charles Goodeaux, 78, will be announced by
Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local care center.
Joseph L. Hebert - 5/14/2001
Funeral services for Joseph L. Hebert, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 15,
in Evergreen Baptist Church.
The Rev. Robert Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Mr. Hebert died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in a local hospital.
Survivors include one son, Joseph Lawrence Hebert of Lake Charles; seven
daughters, Karen Hebert and Marie Stewart, both of Lake Charles, Verlene
Howard of DeRidder, Brenda Hebert, Linda Hebert and Shirley Hill, all of
Oakland, Calif., and Josephine Ceasar of Phoenix; two brothers, Louis Hebert
and Larry Hebert, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Judy Guidry of Lake
Charles; two foster sisters, Charlotte Murphy and Ivory Perryman, both of Lake
Charles; 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Lucille Hodges - 5/14/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Lucille Hodges, 78, will be announced by
Snider Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital.
Rose P. Istre - 5/14/2001
BEAUMONT, Texas - Graveside services for Rose Perez Istre, 46, will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
The Rev. Tim Gonzalez will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home
of Lake Charles.
Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Istre died at 10:25 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
A native of Galveston, Texas, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a
graduate of South Park High School in Beaumont. She was a member of Calvary
Assembly of God Church in Lake Charles.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Istre of Lake Charles; one son, Thomas
C. Tibbs of Beaumont; one stepson, Steven Istre of Lake Charles; three
daughters, Tina L. Cooper, Bonnie Beth Adams and Rosharon Nicole Tibbs, all of
Beaumont; one stepdaughter, Carole Benoit of Lake Charles; five brothers,
Edward O. Perez Jr. and Johnny R. Perez Sr., both of Kountz, Texas, and Alfred
N. Perez, Andrews S. Perez Sr. and Robert W. Perez Sr., all of Beaumont; her
father, Edward O. Perez Sr. of Galveston; seven grandchildren; and two
stepgrandchildren.
Gregory Johnson - 5/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for Gregory Johnson, 44, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital.
Maxine Newman - 5/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for Maxine Newman, 74, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital.
LeLa Perkins - 5/14/2001
SINGER - Funeral services for LeLa Perkins, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
May 15, in Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope
Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy.
Mrs. Perkins died Saturday, May 12, 2001, in a DeRidder hospital.
Alice I. Stearns- 5/14/2001
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Alice Inman Stearns, 91, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 14, from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Monsignor Glen Provost will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial
Park under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Sunday.
Mrs. Stearns died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001, in a local care center.
A native of Chicago, she had lived in Lafayette since 1958.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Stearns of St. Louis and George Sterns of
Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. William (Ellen S.) Level of Lafayette; nine
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnson St., Suite 200,
Lafayette, LA, 70503, the family said.
Earl D. Tompkins - 5/14/2001
AZLE, Texas - Private memorial services for Earl D. Tompkins, 81, will be held
at a later date.
The body was cremated under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake
Charles.
Mr. Tompkins died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Duval County, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 51
years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as master sergeant in World
War II. He retired from the Bordeon Co. He was a member of American Legion
Post 1. He was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Violet W. Tompkins of Lake Charles; two daughters,
Pamela Tompkins Capers of Azle and Sandra G. Lusk of Lake Charles; six
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Palmer J. Travis - 5/14/2001
MERRYVILLE - Funeral services for Palmer Jessie Travis, 79, will be at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery
under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Travis died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in his residence.
Dorothy M. Tutson - 5/14/2001
Funeral arrangements for Dorothy M. Tutson, 73, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital.
Ashley A. Andrus - 5/15/2001
Funeral services for Ashley Anne Andrus, 32, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May
16, in First Baptist Church.
Dr. J.P. Miles will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under the
direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday
in the church.
Ms. Andrus died Friday, May 11, 2001, in Denver.
She was a native of Lake Charles. She was the 1986 valedictorian of Sulphur
High School. She was a 1990 honor graduate of Louisiana State University,
where she received her bachelor's degree in business and public
administration. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.
She received her law degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. She was
the director of public policy for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of
Commerce, where she helped advocate the business legislative agenda. She was a
member of the Pennsylvania Bar. She was chief of staff for the Lt. Governor of
Colorado.
She was a member of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, where she was a
coordinator and mentor in the church's program for inner city children.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Michael (Amy Andrus) McLaughlin of Tyler,
Texas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Percy (Georgia Owens) Andrus of Sulphur;
and her paternal grandmother, Alice Andrus Ballard of Lake Charles.
Memorials may be made to the Advanced Tutoring Program at Tenth Presbyterian
Church, 1701 Delaney St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-6714, the family said.
Emily Bias - 5/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for Emily Bias, 80, will be announced by King's Funeral
Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Ila G. Byles - 5/15/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Ila G. Byles, 79, will be at 3 p.m. today,
May 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery.
Mrs. Byles died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in the local hospital.
Patricia R. Durr - 5/15/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Patricia R. Durr, 58, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 16, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Durr died Saturday, May 12, 2001, in a local hospital.
Charles G. Goudeau Sr. - 5/15/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Charles Glen Goudeau Sr., 77, will be at 11
a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Charlie Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Goudeau died at 6:01 p.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles care center.
A native of Eunice, he had lived in Sulphur for the past 56 years. He retired
as an instrument technician from Citgo Refinery after 38 years of service. He
was a member of First Baptist Church of Maplewood.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Goudeau of Sulphur; two sons, Gary Goudeau
of Sulphur and Charles Goudeau Jr. of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Sharon
Carlquist of Sulphur; three brothers, Jules P. Goudeau of Florida, Al Goudeau
of New Orleans and Aaron Goudeau of Lafayette; one sister, Rose Mary Foley of
Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Dorcina Guillory - 5/15/2001
BASILE - Funeral services for Dorcina "Ole Maw Cina" Guillory, 93, will be at
2 p.m. today, May 15, in Ardoin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ken Domingue and Brother Roderick Martin will officiate. Burial will
be in Chretien Cemetery in Elton.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday.
Mrs. Guillory died at 10:10 pw.m. Sunday, May 13, 2001, in the Mamou hospital.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Claude Guillory of Jackson, Miss., and Clarence
Guillory of Richmond, Miss.; one daughter, Clara M. LeJeune of Elton; 14
grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Gladys M. Hazelton - 5/15/2001
Funeral services for Gladys Maryland Hazelton, 70, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens
Cemetery in Reeves.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Hazelton died Monday, May 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Slagel, she was raised in Oakdale. She had lived in Lake Charles
for the past 51 years. She was a member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Howard Otto Hazelton of Lake Charles; two
daughters, Grace Ellen Hazelton and Mrs. Van (Claudia) Bushnell Sr., both of
Lake Charles; seven sisters, Mildred Wilson and Ruby Harrison, both of
Oakdale, Ruth Heath of Alexandria, Va., Laura Watson of Folsom, Nora Meyers of
Dillsboro, Ind., Ottolynn Murphy of Mansfield and Anita Van Ouwerkerk of
Bryan, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Lucille Hodges - 5/15/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Lucille Hodges, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today,
May 15, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy.
The Rev. G. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery
under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church.
Mrs. Hodges died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She owned and operated Lucille's
Flower and Gift Shop for 30 years. She was second runner up for the 1992
Calcasieu Council on Aging Older Worker Award. She was a former member of
DeQuincy's Home Demonstration Club. She was a member of The Pentecostal Church
of DeQuincy.
Survivors include three daughters, Ora Fontenot and Glenda Boykin, both of
DeQuincy, and Ann Knight of DeRidder; one sister, Sissy Gilland of DeQuincy;
nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy or Tupelo
Children's Mansion, the family said.
Gregory B. Johnson - 5/15/2001
Funeral services for Gregory Boyd Johnson, 44, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
May 16, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Rick Batchelor will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday.
Mr. Johnson died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a heavy-equipment operator
for Turner Industries. He was a member of LeBleu Lighthouse Church of God.
Survivors include one son, Dwain Bertrand of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Carl
Dean Johnson of Keaau, Hawaii, and John Henry Johnson Jr. of Scott; two
sisters, Pamela Kay Johnson of DeRidder and Tina Joyce Dartez of Ragley; his
mother, Joyce Romero Johnson of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother,
Lorene A. Romero of Lake Charles.
Beatrice H. Kuder - 5/15/2001
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - Graveside services for Beatrice Hoffpauir Kuder, 87,
will be at 11 a.m. today, May 15, in Capital Parks Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cook Walden-Capital Parks Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Kuder died Saturday, May 12, 2001.
A native of Moss Bluff, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She moved
to Round Rock, Texas, in 1984. She was a legal secretary for several law firms
in Lake Charles for many years. She was Methodist.
Survivors include her husband, Franklin E. Kuder of Pflugerville; two
daughters, Mrs. Robert (Julia) Crider of Austin, Texas, and Mrs. Wallace
(Mary) Castle of Arlington, Texas; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to American Red Cross, the American Lung Association or
the Williamson County Humane Society, the family said.
Mary H. Lagrange - 5/15/2001
Graveside services for Mary Frances Hoover Lagrange, 88, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 15, in Graceland Cemetery.
The Rev. Robert Malsbary will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction
of Johnson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lagrange died Monday, May 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She received her bachelor's
degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute. She later attended University of
Colorado. She taught in local elementary schools for 25 years. She was
Presbyterian.
Survivors include Victor Lagrange and Mary B. Morrow.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said.
Rena V. LeJeune - 5/15/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Rena V. LeJeune, 86, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Dolores H. LeLeux - 5/15/2001
Funeral services for Dolores Hebert LeLeux, 61, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
May 16, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. LeLeux died at 2 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of Gueydan and had lived in Lake Charles for 36 years. She
was a former salesperson at Montgomery Ward. She worked for Southern Spice
restaurant.
Survivors include her husband, Howard LeLeux of Lake Charles; four sons,
Raymond LeLeux of Sulphur and Myron LeLeux, Randall LeLeux and Michael LeLeux,
all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Roxanne English of Vinton; one brother,
Jerry Hebert of Gueydan; one sister, Edna LeBlanc of Lake Charles; eight
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Ken Mackey - 5/15/2001
SAN ANTONIO - Graveside services for Ken Mackey, 85, formerly of Westlake,
were held Monday, May 15, in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Sunset Funeral Home.
Mr. Mackey died Friday, May 11, 2001, in San Antoinio.
Survivors include his wife, Leta Mackey; two sons, Ken Mackey of San Antonio
and Charles Mackey of Lake Charles; one brother, George Mackey of Baton Rouge;
six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
James M. Mancil - 5/15/2001
PITKIN - Funeral services for James Millard Mancil, 78, will be at 4 p.m.
today, May 15, in Occupy No. 2 Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Mancil died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in the Oakdale hospital.
Mikel W. McArthur - 5/15/2001
GLENMORA - Funeral services for Mikel Wilson McArthur, 46, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alexandria
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. McArthur died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
Jack Petrey - 5/15/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Chief Warrant Officer Jack Petrey, Ret., 69,
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Jay Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery in Dry Creek.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Petrey died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospsital.
A native of High Spirit, Ky., he was raised in Rock Hole, Ky. He was a
resident of Bundick Lake Community. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22
years, and had served in the Korean War and Vietnam. He was a former mechanic
with City Service Refinery in Sulphur. He was a member of American Legion Post
401 in Baton Rouge.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Bell "Bea" Petrey of Bundick Lake
Community; three daughters, Glenda Sykes of Nikiski, Alaska; Sharon Primeaux
of Fort Campbell, Ky.; and Margarette Buroker of Jefferson, Wis.; 11
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Thomas Simpson - 5/15/2001
Funeral arrangements for Thomas Simpson, 84, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital.
Preston Thibeaux - 5/15/2001
CREOLE - Funeral arrangements for Preston Thibeaux, 9, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital.
Wesley Watson - 5/15/2001
CARLYSS - Funeral services for Wesley Watson, 62, will be at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 17, from St. Theresa Catholic Church.
The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-11 a.m.
Thursday in the funeral home.
Mr. Watson died at 6:33 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Hickman, Ky., he was a resident of Carlyss. He served four years
in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on May 2, 1962. He was a
professional deep sea diver for Taylor Diving and Global Diving companies. He
worked off the coast of Africa, India and Saudi Arabia and was also a diver in
the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico. He was an engineer for Horizon Offshore
Services. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dorise Watson of Carlyss; one son, Wesley Watson
III of Tucson, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. C.J. (Lee Anna) Duplechain Jr. of
Lake Charles, Michelle Lindley of Carlyss and Mrs. Dale (Sabra) Surprise of
Tucson; three brothers, Richard Watson of Jacksonville, Fla., Thomas Watson of
Shawneetown, Ill., and Charles Barton of Mulberry Grove, Ill.; one sister,
Mrs. Larry (Betty) Blasingim of Hickman; nine grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Eliza J. Young - 5/15/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Eliza Jane Young, 85, will be announced by
Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in an Alexandria hospital.
Ashley A. Andrus - 5/16/2001
Funeral services for Ashley Anne Andrus, 32, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 16,
in First Baptist Church.
Dr. J.P. Miles will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church.
Ms. Andrus died Friday, May 11, 2001, in Denver.
She was a native of Lake Charles. She was the 1986 valedictorian of Sulphur
High School. She was a 1990 honors graduate of Louisiana State University,
where she received her bachelor's degree in business and public
administration. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.
She received her law degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. She was
the director of public policy for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of
Commerce, where she helped advocate the business legislative agenda. She was a
member of the Pennsylvania Bar. She was chief of staff for the Colorado
lieutenant governor.
She was a member of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, where she was a
coordinator and mentor in the church's program for inner-city children.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Michael (Amy Andrus) McLaughlin of Tyler,
Texas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Percy (Georgia Owens) Andrus of Sulphur;
and her paternal grandmother, Alice Andrus Ballard of Lake Charles.
Memorials may be made to the Advanced Tutoring Program at Tenth Presbyterian
Church, 1701 Delaney St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-6714, the family said.
James E. Bailey - 5/16/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for James Eldon Bailey, 84, will be announced
by Robison Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in DeRidder.
Mae A. Ballard - 5/16/2001
Funeral services for Mae Andrews Ballard will be at 11 a.m. today, May 16, in
Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Doug deGraffenried and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in
Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Mrs. Ballard died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was born in Lottie. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She
was an alumna of Southern Methodist University and the University of Kansas.
She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was a court reporter for the U.S. Department of Health, Education and
Welfare's Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.
Survivors include one brother, Charles Andrews; and four sisters, Elsie
Blackwell of Baton Rouge; Helen Burns of Jonesboro; Winnie O'Brien of Midland,
Texas; and Jean LaFleur of Alexandria.
Will Barker Jr. - 5/16/2001
Funeral services for Will "Mickey" Barker Jr., 53, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 17, in United Christian Fellowship Church.
The Rev. Ronald Mayo will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery
under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mr. Barker died at 8:45 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was as lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked for Turner Industries.
He was a member of United Christian Fellowship Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dee Bushnell Barker of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Faith Antonette Semien of Houston; one son, Will "Willie" Barker III of Lake
Charles; three sisters, Sharon Douglas, Rena Faye Barker and Ruby Smith, all
of Lake Charles; one brother, Gregory Barker of Texas City, Texas; and one
grandchild.
Bryan A. Barrow - 5/16/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Bryan Anthony Barrow, 16, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 17, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be
in Hager Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
He died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Mrs. Elton Booth - 5/16/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Mrs. Elton (Opal Ferguson) Booth, 88, will be at
2 p.m. today, May 16, in Hixson Funeral Home.
James Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon.
Mrs. Booth died Monday, May 14, 2001, in the Jennings hospital.
She was a retired beautician. She was a member of Welsh Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Natho Booth of Crowley; three sisters, Ruby Ferrell
of Sherman, Texas, Dorothy Walker of New Iberia and Geraldine Wilkinson of
Welsh; one brother, Bobby Ferguson of Lubbock, Texas; five grandchildren; and
six great-grandchildren.
Herbert C. Craft - 5/16/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Herbert Carroll Craft, 74, formerly of
DeQuincy, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in an
Alexandria hospital.
James Ellington - 5/16/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for James "Jim" Ellington, 50, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 17, in First United Methodist Church of Leesville. Burial will
be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial
Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellington died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in Anacoco.
Cherry Foreman - 5/16/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Cherry Foreman, 81, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 17, in Jennings United Methodist Church. Burial will be in
Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mr. Foreman died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in his residence.
Gladys H. Hazelton - 5/16/2001
Funeral services for Gladys Harrison Hazelton, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today,
May 16, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens
Cemetery in Reeves.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
Mrs. Hazelton died Monday, May 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Slagel, she was raised in Oakdale. She had lived in Lake Charles
for 51 years. She was a member of Twelfth St. Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Howard Otto Hazelton of Lake Charles; two
daughters, Grace Ellen Hazelton and Mrs. Van (Claudia) Bushnell Sr., both of
Lake Charles; seven sisters, Mildred Wilson and Ruby Harrison, both of
Oakdale, Ruth Heath of Alexandria, Va., Laura Watson of Folsom, Nora Meyers of
Dillsboro, Ind., Ottolynn Murphy of Mansfield and Anita Van Ouwerkerk of
Bryan, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Gregory B. Johnson - 5/16/2001
Funeral services for Gregory Boyd Johnson, 44, will be at 11 a.m. today, May
16, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Rick Batchelor will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday.
Mr. Johnson died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a heavy-equipment operator
for Turner Industries. He was a member of LeBleu Lighthouse Church of God.
Survivors include one son, Dwain Bertrand of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Carl
Dean Johnson of Keaau, Hawaii, and John Henry Johnson Jr. of Scott; two
sisters, Pamela Kay Johnson of DeRidder and Tina Joyce Dartez of Ragley; his
mother, Joyce Romero Johnson of Lake Charles; his father, John Henry Johnson
Sr.; and his maternal grandmother, Lorene A. Romero of Lake Charles.
Alvin Landry - 5/16/2001
Funeral arrangements for Alvin Landry, 68, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Ava E. LeBleu - 5/16/2001
Memorial services for Ava Elizabeth LeBleu, of Merritt Island, Fla., formerly
of Lake Charles, will be held at a later date in Lake Charles. Arrangements
are by Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home of Rockledge, Fla.
Mrs. LeBleu died Monday, May 7, 2001, in Merritt Island.
Rena Lejeune - 5/16/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Rena Lejeune, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, May
16, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in
Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
A rosary was recited Tuesday.
Mrs. Lejeune died Monday, May 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Church Point and had lived in Welsh for many years. She
was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
Survivors include four sons, Leroy Lejeune, Allen Lejeune, Donald Lejeune and
Asa Lejeune Jr., all of Welsh; one daughter, Mary Jane Hollier of Opelousas;
five brothers, Clarence Vanicor, Melton Vanicor and Nute Vanicor, all of
Welsh, Ellis Vanicor of Lacassine and Preston Vanicor of Bundick Lake; one
sister, Cecile Leger of Church Point; 22 grandchildren; and 30
great-grandchildren.
Maxine Newman - 5/16/2001
Funeral services for Maxine Newman, 74, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in
Greater Live Oak Baptist Church.
The Rev. James Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery with
dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday. Arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. Thursday in the church.
Mrs. Newman died Saturday, May 12, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a member of Greater Live Oak Baptist Church and a former member of the
church usher board.
Survivors include two sons, Lopez D. Newman of Spring, Texas, and Troy Lynn
Newman of Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Vivian Fontenot of Lake Charles and
Arthur Mae Engrum of Sacramento, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
Wilson H. Reed - 5/16/2001
Funeral services for Wilson H. Reed, 81, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May
17, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine
Cemetery in Basile under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Thursday.
Mr. Reed died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Ward and had lived in Lake Charles since 1952. He graduated
from Oakdale High School in 1938. He was a retired warehouse superintendent
for Lake Charles Stevedores. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church,
Mended Heart Inc., the American Cancer Society and AARP. He was a member of
the 2nd Marine Division and was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Reed of Lake Charles; one son, Paul Reed of
Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Conrad (Cheryl) Fuselier of Lake Charles; one
sister, Lola Mae Baker of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Harry St. Mary Sr. - 5/16/2001
Funeral arrangements for Harry St. Mary Sr., 87, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence.
Preston Thibeaux - 5/16/2001
CREOLE - Funeral arrangements for Preston Thibeaux, 9, will be at 3 p.m.
today, May 16, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m.
He died Monday, May 14, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
He was born in Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Cameron. He was a
third-grader at South Cameron Elementary School. He was a member of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include one sister, Melissa Trahan of Dayton, Texas; his parents,
Raymond and Kay Thibeaux of Cameron; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Adley
White of Abbeville; his maternal grandmother, Juanita Savoie of Cameron; and
his maternal great-grandmother, Laura Nunez of Cameron.
Dorothy H. Tutson - 5/16/2001
Funeral services for Dorothy H. Tutson, 71, of Mossville will be at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 17, in Woodbury Congregational Church.
The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery with dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday. Arrangements are by Combre Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. Thursday in the church.
Mrs. Tutson died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Mossville for 41 years. She
was a member of Woodbury Congregational Church and was a deaconess. She was a
member of the church's Ida Washington Circle, the choir, and the trustee and
mission boards.
Survivors include three daughters, Carol Malbreau, Barbara Washington and
Sharon Tutson, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Thelma Allen and Earnestine
Moss, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Stella O. Welch - 5/16/2001
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Stella Opal Welch, 95, of Lake Charles will
be at 10 a.m. today, May 16, in Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church.
The Revs. C.D. Thorton, Johnny Donahue and Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial
will be in Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles under the direction of
Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Welch died Monday, May 14, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Moss Bluff
United Pentecostal Church. She was a member of the church's Busy Bees Widows
Club.
Survivors include one son, Henry C. Welch of Moss Bluff; five daughters, Opal
Hebert, Shirley Benoit, Nelda Hollingshead and Sandra Reeves, all of Moss
Bluff, and Eleanor McInnis of Lake of Ozark Mo.; one sister, Mary Lou Daily
Brown of Lake Charles; 24 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 31
great-great-grandchildren.
Mary Ardoin - 5/17/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mary Ardoin, 52, of Starks will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Robert I. Ash - 5/17/2001
Funeral services for Robert Irle Ash, 82, will be at 6 p.m. Friday, May 18, in
Johnson Funeral Home.
Mike Rodrigue will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in
Garden of Memories Cemetery in El Campo, Texas, under the direction of Wheeler
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday.
Mr. Ash died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked for Olin Corp. for 43
years. He retired in 1982 as associate process and automation control
engineer. He served five years in the Army Air Corps. He was a B-24 aerial
engineer-gunner in World War II and flew 32 combat missions over Germany. He
earned six decorations and a Certificate of Valor. He was a member of VFW Post
2130 and W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. He was a member of the
Veterans Memorial Park Commission and helped raise funds to build the park. He
was a former 17-year member of University Baptist Church. He was a member of
First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lucielle Winzenried Gavin Ash of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Dorothy Gavin Kocian of El Campo, Texas; three sisters, Della Lois
Rodrigue of Toledo Bend, Janet Cress of Evington, Va., and Margie Dailey of
Sulphur; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family
said.
James E. Bailey Sr. - 5/17/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for James E. Bailey Sr., 84, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, May 18, in First Baptist Church.
The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in
Lake Charles under the direction of Robison Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the
church.
Mr. Bailey died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in DeRidder.
He was a native of Evansville, Ind., and had lived in Sulphur for 25 years. He
retired as a welder for Bootz Manufacturing in Indiana after 27 years. He was
employed by the Calcasieu Parish School Board and worked at Sulphur High
School before retiring with 18 years of service. He was a member of First
Baptist Church and was a church usher.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Bailey of DeRidder; one son, James E.
Bailey Jr. of DeRidder; two daughters, Wanda Andrepont of Lake Dallas, Texas,
and Bonnie Williams of Pinehurst, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren.
Mae A. Ballard - 5/17/2001
Funeral services for Mae Andrews Ballard will be were held Wednesday, May 16,
in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Doug deGraffenried and Carl Lueg officiated. Burial was in Highland
Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs. Ballard died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was born in Lottie. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She
was an alumna of Southern Methodist University and the University of Kansas.
She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was a court reporter for the U.S. Department of Health, Education and
Welfare's Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.
Survivors include one brother, Charles Andrews; and four sisters, Elsie
Blackwell of Baton Rouge, Helen Burns of Jonesboro, Winnie O'Brien of Midland,
Texas, and Jean LaFleur of Alexandria.
Louis H. Barnard - 5/17/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Louis Hope Barnard, 67, of Pasadena,
Texas, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Pasadena.
Bryan A. Barrow - 5/17/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Bryan Anthony Barrow, 16, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 17, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.
The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Hager Cemetery under the
direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday.
He died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Ragley-DeQuincy area. He was a sophomore at
South Beauregard High School. He was a member of the senior high 4-H, FFA and
SADD. He was nominated for "Who's Who Among American Students." He was a
former member of the student council, the junior high 4-H, and the junior and
senior Beta clubs. He was a former junior high football and baseball player.
He won the Cody Bailey Memorial Overall Junior Showman - Swine Showmanship and
Hope Bailey Memorial Overall Senior Showman - Swine Showmanship awards. He was
a member of the Cow Pen Hunting Club Association. He was active in Dixie
League Youth Baseball from 1989 to 2000. He was a member of the Dixie League
All-Star teams from 1990 to 2000. He was a former member of the Westlake
Riders Club and the High Hope Riders Club. He was a member of Our Lady of
LaSalette Catholic Church.
Survivors include his parents, Max and Rachel Cormier Barrow of Ragley; one
sister, Brooke Ashli Barrow of Ragley; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Cormier of DeQuincy; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Barrow of Ragley.
Rena D. Cation - 5/17/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Rena D. Cation, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, May
17, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
A rosary was recited Wednesday.
Mrs. Cation died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in Welsh.
She was a lifelong resident of Welsh. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven
Dolors Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jimmy (Elaine) Deroven of Lake Charles;
one brother, Chester David of Welsh; one sister, Mabel Babineaux of Welsh;
three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Robert O. Lanier - 5/17/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Robert O. "Bobby" Lanier, 70, of Merryville
will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Meadows Cemetery in Merryville.
Mr. Lanier died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in the local hospital.
Maxine Michael - 5/17/2001
ST. MARTINVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Maxine "Susie" Michael, 55, of Lake
Charles will be at announced by Golden Meadows Funeral Home. She died at 10
p.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles care center.
Alice W. Ogden - 5/17/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Alice Wilson Ogden, 87, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery
in Dry Creek.
Mrs. Ogden died at 10:23 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in the local hospital.
Marie C. Pelly - 5/17/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Marie C. Pelly, 95, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Gueydan care center.
William C. Powell - 5/17/2001
Funeral services for William Carey Powell, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May
18, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Mr. Powell died Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in Lake Charles.
He was a native of Frankston, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles since 1964.
He taught school in Wayne County, Mich., for 14 years. He was a member of Glad
Tidings Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Emily Louise Powell of Lake Charles; three sons,
Dr. David Carey Powell of Beaumont, Texas, Capt. Daniel Lane Powell of Lake
Charles and Donald James Powell of Sulphur; four daughters, Sharon Joy
Hendrick of Madison, Wis., Martha Louise Rounsavall of Lake Charles and Donna
Maria Rigg and Bonnie Ruth Smith, both of Moss Bluff; four brothers, Raymond
Powell, Foye Powell, Martin Powell and Robert Lee Powell, all of Moss Bluff;
five sisters, Edna Wallet of Kountz, Texas, Mavis Musk of Westlake and Opal
Faulk, Avis Cook and Audrey Duncan, all of Moss Bluff; 18 grandchildren; and
14 great-grandchildren.
Dr. William I. Smith Jr. - 5/17/2001
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Dr. William I. Smith Jr., 74, will be at 10
a.m. Friday, May 18, from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
Monsignor Richard von Phul Mouton will officiate. Entombment will be in
Mausoleum of the Resurrection in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of
Delhomme Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Friday.
Dr. Smith died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in his residence.
He was born in Shreveport and grew up in New Orleans. He was a graduate of
Jesuit High School, Tulane University and LSU Medical School. He served two
years in the Navy Medical Corps. He did his medical residency at Lafayette
Charity Hospital. He entered private practice in Lake Charles in 1953. He
moved to Lafayette in 1955 to work as a general practitioner with the Hamilton
Medical Group. He was group director from 1977 to 1984. He retired in 1988. He
volunteered at the Hospice of Acadiana and had been medical director since
1992.
He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 3470. He was a member of the
St. Vincent de Paul Society for seven years. He was a member and a two-time
past president of the Carmelite Monastery Guild. He served on the Our Lady of
Fatima parish council and was a former council president. He co-founded the
Acadiana Right to Life Committee in 1974. He had been a regular contributor to
The Acadiana Catholic since 1986. He was one of the first Eucharistic
ministers at Our Lady of Fatima.
He was active in the Jesuit retreat movement for 40 years. He was captain of
Our Lady of the Oaks' October retreat for 20 years. He was a former member of
the Retreat House and Sacred Heart Academy advisory boards. He had been
involved in the Jesuit Spirituality Center's retreats since they began in
1974. He had been active in the Cursillo movement since 1964. He was a member
of the St. Francis prayer group and the Dwyer Group. He was a member of St.
Pius X Catholic Church. He was a church lector and a member of the Social
Action Committee.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Bernadette Smith of Lafayette; two sons, Dr.
J. Jerome Smith and David L. Smith, both of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs.
Raymond (Nancy) Domingue and Mrs. Gerald (Mary Anne) Bertrand, both of
Lafayette; two sisters, Lucille Sievert of Lake Charles and Sister Carmen
Smith of Atherton, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Acadiana, 2700 Johnston St.,
Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said.
Robert L. Waggoner - 5/17/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Robert L. Waggoner, 41, will be at 4 p.m.
today, May 17, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery
under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.
Mr. Waggoner died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in his residence.
Stella O. Welch - 5/17/2001
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Stella Opal Welch, 95, of Lake Charles were
held Wednesday, May 16, in Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church.
The Revs. C.D. Thorton, Johnny Donahue and Tim Mahoney officiated. Burial was
in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of
Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Welch died Monday, May 14, 2001, in Lake Charles.
She was a native of Acadia Parish and had lived in Lake Charles for most of
her life. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church for more than 40
years. She was a member of the church's Busy Bees Widows Club.
Survivors include one son, Henry C. Welch of Moss Bluff; five daughters, Mrs.
Elbert (Opal) Hebert, Shirley Benoit, Mrs. Albert (Nelda) Hollingshead and
Mrs. Leonard (Sandra) Reeves, all of Moss Bluff, and Mrs. Emmitt (Eleanor)
McInnis of Lake of Ozark Mo.; one sister, Mary Lou Daily Brown of Lake
Charles; 24 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 31
great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the First United Pentecostal Church
building fund, the family said.
Rufus Alexander - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Rufus Alexander, 69, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19,
in King's Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Alexander died Thursday, May 17, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Breaux Bridge, he had lived in Iowa for the past 26 years. He was
a former employee of Harless Corporation.
Survivors include one son, John Alexander of Lake Charles; one daughter,
Kurtura Poullard of Lake Charles; five stepdaughters, Lorena Morrison of Lake
Charles, Florena Pierre of St. Martinville, Bertha Brooks of Charlotte, N.C.,
and Linda Duhon and Ella Mouton, both of Lafayette; two brothers, Willis
Alexander of Arnaudville and Edward Alexander of Raceland; one sister, Eunice
Gray of Breaux Bridge; his companion, Mary Matthews of Iowa; 37 grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren;
Mary J. Ardoin - 5/18/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Mary Jean Ardoin, 52, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 19, in Mount Zion Baptist Church.
The Rev. Isaiah Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery
under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Ardoin died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Lafayette, she had lived most of her life in Starks. She was a
member of St. Mary Baptist Church of Starks.
Survivors include two sons, Scotty Ardoin of Vinton and Rayland Ardoin of
Starks; one daughter, Patsy Ardoin of Vinton; three brothers, Fred Chapman of
Buna, Texas, Joseph Chapman of Lake Charles and Lionel Chapman of Starks;
three sisters, Margie Jones of Sulphur and Alice Mitchell and Shirley Chapman,
both of Starks; her mother, Lula Chapman of Starks; and six grandchildren.
Robert I. Ash - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Robert Irle Ash, 82, will be at 6 p.m. today, May 18, in
Johnson Funeral Home. Mike Rodrigue will officiate.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Garden of Memories Cemetery
in El Campo, Texas, under the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home.
Mr. Ash died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked for Olin Corp. for 43
years. He retired in 1982 as associate process and automation control
engineer. He served five years in the Army Air Corps. He was a B-24 aerial
engineer-gunner in World War II and flew 32 combat missions over Germany. He
earned six decorations and a Certificate of Valor. He was a member of VFW Post
2130 and W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. He was a member of the
Veterans Memorial Park Commission and helped raise funds to build the park. He
was a former 17-year member of University Baptist Church. He was a member of
First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lucielle Winzenried Gavin Ash of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Dorothy Gavin Kocian of El Campo, Texas; three sisters, Della Lois
Rodrigue of Toledo Bend, Janet Cress of Evington, Va., and Margie Dailey of
Sulphur; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family
said.
Louis H. Barnard - 5/18/2001
ROSEPINE - Graveside services for Louis Hope Barnard, 67, will be at 11 a.m.
today, May 18, in Rosepine Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Hixson Funeral
Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Barnard died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in Pasadena, Texas.
Bergeron infant - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Madison Elizabeth Bergeron, infant daughter of Jason Paul
Bergeron and Sara Michele Trahan, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 18, in Johnson
Funeral Home.
The Rev. Murrell Ewing will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
The infant died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
Additional survivors are her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Cindy)
Bowman of Lake Charles; her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Trahan of Lake
Charles; her paternal great-grandfather, James Bergeron of Lake Charles; her
paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Bergeron of Lake Charles; her maternal
great-grandfather, Robert J. Trahan of Moss Bluff; and her maternal
great-grandmother, Doris Trahan of Lake Charles.
Vance Bertrand - 5/18/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Vance Bertrand, 37, will be announced by
Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Sulphur.
Emily Bias - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Emily "Nanny" Bias, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May
19, in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Thomas Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Bias died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
A longtime resident of Port Arthur, Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles for
the past two years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where
she was a church mother.
Survivors include three sisters, Georgie Barrington, Yvonne Gray and Viola
Richard, all of Lake Charles.
Gordon E. Denison - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Gordon Earl Denison, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May
19, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in
Iowa.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today.
Mr. Denison died Thursday, May 17, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Iowa. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the
Cattlemen's Association of Jeff Davis Parish. He was a member of First United
Methodist Church of Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Annabelle Denison of Iowa; one son, Fred Gordon
Denison of Iowa; one daughter, Sharon Kay Broussard of Iowa; one sister, Arlie
Haney of Iowa; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Iowa, Cancer
Research or the charity of one's choice, the family said.
Sam S. Digiglia - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Sam Salvatore Digiglia, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday,
May 19, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 9
a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Digiglia died Thursday, May 17, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Margaret
Catholic Church.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said.
John Guidry - 5/18/2001
CARENCRO - Funeral services for John Guidry, 56, will be at 11 a.m. today, May
18, in the Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery, with local arrangements are under direction of Fondel
Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles.
Mr. Guidry at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2001, in a local care center.
Fannie D. Gwin - 5/18/2001
MCCOMB, Miss. - Graveside services for Fannie Jeanette Dickerson Gwin, 62, of
Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Catchings Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gwin died Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in her residence.
A native of Pike County, Miss., she was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a
member of Victory Baptist Church of Rayville.
Survivors include one son, Gillis Dewayne Gwin of Rayville; four daughters,
Mrs. Steve (Carolyn G.) Fruge of Lake Charles, Mrs. Kerry (Judy G.) Tynes of
Poplarville, Miss., and Mrs. Robert (Cynthia G.) Rawls and Mrs. Byron (Brenda
G.) Miles, both of Deville; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Betty D.) Gwin of Lake
Charles and Mrs. Billy (Mary D.) Green of McComb; 14 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Emilee F. Jason - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Emilee F. Jason, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19,
in The Church in Elohim.
Bishop Garlund Rye Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mrs. Jason died Saturday, May 12, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Ville Platte, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She
was a member of The Church in Elohim, where she was mother of the church.
Survivors include two sons, Herman Jason of Lake Charles and Joseph Jason of
Mamou; three daughters, Exie Winn Adams and Effie Winn Andrus, both of Lake
Charles, and Betty Winn Thomas of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Lorenza Freeman of
Chataignier and Hubert Freeman of Ville Platte; one sister, Louella Rubin of
Ville Platte; 28 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.
Richard C. Johnson Sr. - 5/18/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Richard Charles Johnson Sr., 65, will be at 11
a.m. Saturday, May 19, in the Fondel Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in the Benevolent
Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Houston.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the Jennings funeral home.
Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in a Houston hospital.
A native of Jennings, he was a retired from the Greyhound bus line.
Survivors include five daughters, Paula R. Johnson, Maria A. Johnson and Susan
Cormier Donnell, all of Houston, Richinetta Cormier of Jennings and Manis Otis
of Morgan City; one brother, Wilbur ''Buck'' Johnson of Jennings; 13
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Maxine Michael - 5/18/2001
ST. MARTINVILLE - Funeral services for Maxine "Susie" Michael, 55, of Lake
Charles will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, from Notre Dame Catholic Church.
Burial will be in St. Martin DePorres Catholic Cemetery under the direction of
Golden Meadows Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 7:30
a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Sh edied at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center.
She was a native of St. Martinville and had lived in Lake Charles for 36
years. She was a member of the St. John Benevolent Society. She was a member
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Daniel Francois and Alfred Lewis, both of St.
Martinville; two sisters, Lucinda Collins and Lucy Chretien, both of New
Orleans; and her father, James Francois of St. Martinville.
Doretha R. Parker - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Doretha Ross Parker, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May
19, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Wilton Red will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon Saturday.
Mrs. Parker died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth Ross of Lake Charles; two brothers, Louis
Ross of Chicago and Marshall Ross of Kansas City; five sisters, Bertha Brooks
of Lake Charles, Louise Stokes of Chicago, and Clara Brown and Hilda Chester,
both of Independence, and Edna Keys of Fordouche; two grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
Maria C. Pelly - 5/18/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Maria Cashat Pelly, 95, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 19, in First Church of Christ.
Jack Harris and Antoine Valdetero will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert
Cemetery in Robert's Cove under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral
Home.
Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mrs. Pelly died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in a Gueydan care
center.
A native of Maurice, she had lived in the Jennings/Gueydan area for the past
four years. She was a retired cook. She was a member of First Church of
Christ.
Survivors include one son, Allen Roy Pelly of Jennings; two daughters, Rose
Leprettre of Gueydan and Mrs. Mervin (Lerdie) Taylor of Sweetlake; 10
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
George Richard - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for George Eugene James Richard, 53, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 19, from St. Henry Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral
Home.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home.
Mr. Richard died Friday, May 11, 2001, in a Shreveport hospital.
A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Deville Richard of Lake Charles; three
sons, Theron, Patrick and Kevin Richard, all of Lake Charles; four daughters,
Leslie, Lisa and Deirda Richard and Courtney Deville, all of Lake Charles;
four brothers, Alton Richard of Westlake, Wilbert Richard Sr. of Lake Charles,
Joseph Richard of Sulphur and Calbert Richard of Beaumont, Texas; his mother,
Evelina Richard of Westlake; and six grandchildren.
Helen T. Salusbury - 5/18/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Helen M. Tilley Salusbury, 82, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, May 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine
Cemetery in Rosepine.
Mrs. Salusbury died Thursday, May 17, 2001, in a Sulphur care center.
Margaret C. Shearer - 5/18/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Margaret Claborn Shearer, 72, will be at 4
p.m. today, May 18, 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 1 p.m. in the church.
Mrs. Shearer died Thursday, May 17, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Plainview, Texas, she had formerly resided in Sterley, Texas. She
had lived in DeQuincy since 1977. She was a member of The Literacy Council of
Southwest Louisiana, where she received the governor's recognition for her
service as a reading tutor. She was a former member of First Baptist Church of
Plainview and its children's ministry. She was a member of First Baptist
Church of DeQuincy.
Survivors include her husband, Clyde S. Shearer of DeQuincy; one son, Dale
Shearer of Lake Charles; two daughters, Karen L. Beggs of Thomasville, Ga.,
and Yvonne Kahn of Plainview, Texas; one brother, Kenneth Claborn of
Perryville, Md; one sister, Mary Valnette Vowell of Waco, Texas; and eight
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana or Louisiana
Baptist Children's Home, the family said.
Thomas Simpson - 5/18/2001
A Scripture service for Thomson Simpson, 84, was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, May
17, in Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Mr. Simpson died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001, in a local hospital.
James Stokes - 5/18/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for James Stokes, 83, will be announced by Rush
Funeral Home. He died Thursday in an Alexandria hospital.
Shelby J. Taylor - 5/18/2001
PITKIN - Funeral services for Shelby Jean Taylor, 63, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 19, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch
Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Taylor died Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in her residence.
Mrs. Curtis Trahan - 5/18/2001
LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Curtis (Lois Dugas) Trahan, 60, will
be at 2 p.m. today, May 18, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial
will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Trahan died Thursday, May 17, 2001, in her residence.
Joseph Tyler Jr. - 5/18/2001
Funeral services for Joseph "June" Tyler Jr., 54, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
May 19, 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.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Mr. Tyler died Friday, May 11, 2001, in a Shreveport hospital.
A native of Port Barrs, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He
worked at Asphalt Associates. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby General Tyler of Lake Charles; one stepson,
Willie General of Lake Charles; one daughter, Erica Tyler of Lake Charles; one
stepdaughter, Maudie General of Lake Charles; one sister, Hazel Tyler O'Brien
of Lake Charles; one grandchild; and four stepgrandchildren.
Vance Bertrand - 5/19/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Vance Bertrand, 37, will be at 10 a.m. today,
May 19, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Hecker.
Mr. Bertrand died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001, in his residence.
Emily Bias - 5/19/2001
Funeral services for Emily "Nanny" Bias, 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 19,
in King's Funeral Home.
The Rev. Thomas Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Mrs. Bias died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2001, in a local hospital.
She moved from Port Arthur, Texas, to Lake Charles two years ago. She was a
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a church mother in Port Arthur.
Survivors include three sisters, Georgie Barrington, Yvonne Gray and Viola
Richard, all of Lake Charles.
Shirley A. Bouley - 5/19/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Shirley A. Bouley, 59, will be at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 20, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Bouley died at 8:50 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, in her reseidence.
Robert Bushnell - 5/19/2001
Funeral arrangements for Robert Bushnell, 62, will be announced by Fondel
Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:15 a.m. Friday in a local hospital.
Clifford M. Byrne - 5/19/2001
Funeral arrangements for Clifford M. Byrne, 79, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Friday at his residence.
Edward Conway - 5/19/2001
Funeral arrangements for Edward Conway, 64, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital.
Elouise R. Daily - 5/19/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Elouise Reid Daily, 87, will be at 4 p.m.
today, May 19, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2 p.m.
Mrs. Daily died Friday, May 18, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
She was a descendent of a Beauregard Parish pioneer family. She lived most of
her life in DeRidder, and had lived in Lake Charles for five years. She was a
retired assistant chief operator for South Central Bell. She was a member of
Telephone Pioneers of America. She was Baptist.
Survivors include one son, James W. Daily of Austin, Texas; one daughter,
Billie Evans of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the
family said.
Shirley A. Gatte - 5/19/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Shirley Ann Gatte, 60, of Evangeline will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, May 21, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gatte died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital.
Bernice H. Holt - 5/19/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Bernice Hall Holt, 86, will be at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 20, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Holt died at 10 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, in the Jennings hospital.
Eldrea Johnson - 5/19/2001
OBERLIN - Funeral services for Eldrea "Big MawMaw" Johnson, 70, will be at 4
p.m. today, May 19, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Durio Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001, in a Lake Charles care
center.
Maria C. Pelly - 5/19/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Maria Cashat Pelly, 95, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 19, in First Church of Christ.
Jack Harris and Antoine Valdetero will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert
Cemetery in Robert's Cove under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Pelly died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in a Gueydan care
center.
She was a native of Maurice and had lived in the Jennings-Gueydan area for 40
years. She was a retired cook. She was a member of First Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Allen Roy Pelly of Jennings; two daughters, Rose
Leprettre of Gueydan and Mrs. Mervyn (Lerdie) Taylor of Sweetlake; 10
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
George J. Richard - 5/19/2001
Funeral services for George Eugene James Richard, 53, will be at 10 a.m.
today, May 19, from St. Henry Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral
Home.
A rosary was recited Friday.
Mr. Richard died Friday, May 11, 2001, in a Shreveport hospital.
A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Deville Richard of Lake Charles; three
sons, Theron Richard, Patrick Richard and Kevin Richard, all of Lake Charles;
four daughters, Leslie Richard, Lisa Richard, Deirda Richard and Courtney
Deville, all of Lake Charles; four brothers, Alton Richard of Westlake,
Wilbert Richard Sr. of Lake Charles, Joseph Richard of Sulphur and Calbert
Richard of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters, Drusilla Simien of Westlake, Grace
Simon of San Francisco and Bessie Thierry of Opelousas; his mother, Evelina
Richard of Westlake; and six grandchildren.
Walter Sells - 5/19/2001
Funeral arrangements for Walter Sells, 79, will be announced by King's Funeral
Home. He died Friday in the DeQuincy hospital.
Steve Shoemake - 5/19/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Steve Shoemake, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
May 20, in Snider Funeral Home.
The Rev. Glenn George will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Shoemake died Friday, May 18, 2001, in a Sulphur care center.
He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was a member of Pinegrove Baptist
Church.
Survivors include one sister, Catherine Miller of DeQuincy.
Harry St. Mary Sr. - 5/19/2001
Funeral services for Harry St. Mary Sr., 87, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May
21, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Monsignor Ronald Groth and the Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will
be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. St. Mary died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Moss Bluff and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He
was a retired member of Plasterer's & Cement Masons' Local 487. He was a Gold
Card member of the National Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons'
Association. He was member of the Knights of Peter Claver. He received a
50-year Golden Certificate from the group. He was a retired 40-year
businessman. He was a retired employee of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's
Office and the Magnolia Peace Officers. He was a former usher at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Porche St. Mary of Lake Charles; one son,
Joseph Jerome St. Mary of Lake Charles; six brothers, Lee St. Mary of Moss
Bluff, Lloyd St. Mary and Levy St. Mary, both of Stockton, Calif., Curby St.
Mary of Sacramento, Calif., and Charlie St. Mary and Arsene St. Mary Jr., both
of Lake Charles; one sister, Lillie St. Mary Duhon of Lake Charles; seven
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
James M. Stokes - 5/19/2001
CALCASIEU - Funeral services for James M. Stokes, 83, will be at 11 a.m.
Sunday, May 20, in Peniel Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery
under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Stokes died at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
Eliza J. Young - 5/19/2001
LECOMPTE - Funeral services for Eliza Jane Young, 85, will be at 1 p.m. today,
May 19, in Springhill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery
under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Young died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2001, in an Alexandria
hospital.
Watson J. Adams - 5/20/2001
KAPLAN - Funeral services for Watson Joseph Adams, 68, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 21, in Vincent Funeral Home.
The Rev. Farley Painter will officiate. Burial will be in Kaplan Cemetery.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Adams died at 10:10 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native of Kaplan, he had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War. He was a past
master of Freemasonry at John C. Ayers Lodge 437 F&AM. He was a retired
machinist at the local Cities Service refinery and a part-time employee of
Mike Hooks, Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Lessie Eve B. Adams of Lake Charles; three
stepsons, Wesley Marceaux Jr. and Paul Marceaux, both of Lake Charles, and
Danny Marceaux of Sweetlake; one daughter, Mrs. Warren (Saradell A.) Vidrine
of Westlake; one brother, Henry Adams Jr. of Broussard; four sisters, Hazel A.
Feverjean of Kaplan, Mae A. Peltier of Abbeville, Mabel A. Vercier of
Youngsville and Lillian Adams of New Orleans; eight grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said.
Delores V. Brown - 5/20/2001
HOUSTON - Funeral services for Delores Virgie "Dee" Brown, 50, will be at 11
a.m. Monday, May 21, in South Post Oak Baptist Church.
The Rev. Remus E. Wright will officiate. Burial will be in Houston Memorial
Gardens Cemetery under the direction of McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Brown died Tuesday, May 15, 2001.
A native of Washington, La., she moved to Los Angeles in 1973. She had lived
in Houston since 1988. She was a former employee of Loyola University and the
registrar's office of Texas Southern University. She was a member of South
Post Oak Baptist Church, where she was a deaconess.
Survivors include her husband, Jesse of Houston; her son, Michael Anderson of
Houston; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Junus (ReEtta Reado) Veal Sr. of Lake
Charles; and three sisters, Mrs. Roy (Doris) Nelson of Waller, Texas, Mrs.
David (Catherine) Simon of Lake Charles and Etta Reado of Houston; two
brothers, Junus Reado of Lake Charles and Charley E. Reado of Houston.
Mary F. Cooley - 5/20/2001
DERIDDER - Funeral services for Mary Frances Cooley, 72, will be 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Revs. C.J. Langton and Joe Pool will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin
Cemetery in Singer.
Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Cooley died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Chase, she was a resident of DeRidder. She was a graduate of
Northwestern State College, and received her master's degree from McNeese
State University. She was a retired mathematics teacher and taught many years
in Beauregard Parish. She was a member of Beauregard Parish Teachers
Association. She was a member of Singer Baptist Church and its Women's
Missionary Union.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Cooley of DeRidder; two daughters, Paula
Diane Miley of Humble, Texas, and Betsy Roy of DeRidder; two brothers, Banks
Tullos of Ferriday and J.C. Tullos of North Highlands, Calif.; four sisters,
Eula Smith of Jonesville, Ruth Brewer of Fort Worth, Texas, Doris Sims of
DeRidder and Tommie Jean Turner of San Antonio; three grandchildren; five
stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
Memorials may be to National Brain Tumor Foundation, 414 13th St., Suite 700,
Oakland, CA 94612 or the American Cancer Society, 837 Gravier St., Suite 700,
New Orleans, LA 70112, the family said.
Rufus Frederick - 5/20/2001
Funeral services for Rufus Frederick, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral
Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Rose Hotard - 5/20/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Rose Hotard, 84, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Welsh care center.
Lorena Jackson - 5/20/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Lorena Jackson, 81, will be announced by
Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the local hospital.
Alvin E. Landry - 5/20/2001
Funeral services for Alvin E. "Slim" Landry, 68, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
May 22, 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.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mr. Landry died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked at W.J. Gayle and Sons
for 30 years. He retired after 17 years from PPG. He was also a farmer. He was
a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and its Senior Citizens' Group.
Survivors include two sons, David B. Landry of DeQuincy and Leslie J. Landry
of LeBleu Settlement; three daughters, Rosemary Landry Stokes, Dolly Landry
Gallow and Alvinna Landry Duhon, all of Dallas; two brothers, Ambros Wiltz
Landry and Glen Paul Landry, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Nether Landry
of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and companion, Theresa Blanchard of Lake
Charles.
Ted C. Odom - 5/20/2001
KINDER - Funeral services for Ted C. Odom, 81, will be announced by Ardoin
Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence.
Isabelle D. Soileau - 5/20/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Isabelle D. Soileau, 90, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 21, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Soileau died Friday, May 18, 2001, in a local care center.
She had lived in Welsh most of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven
Dolors Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Glenn Soileau of Welsh and Sidney Soileau of
Roanoke, Texas; one brother, Miller Dossman of Marble Falls, Texas; two
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Harry St. Mary Sr. - 5/20/2001
Funeral services for Harry St. Mary Sr., 87, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May
21, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Monsignor Ronald Groth and the Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will
be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.
Mr. St. Mary died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Moss Bluff, he had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was
a retired member of Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 487. He was a Gold Card
member of the National Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons Association. He
was member of the Knights of Peter Claver. He received a 50-year Golden
Certificate from the group. He was a retired 40-year businessman. He was a
retired employee of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and a member of
Magnolia Peace Officers. He was a former usher at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Porche St. Mary of Lake Charles; one son,
Joseph Jerome St. Mary of Lake Charles; six brothers, Lee St. Mary of Moss
Bluff, Lloyd St. Mary and Levy St. Mary, both of Stockton, Calif., and Curby
St. Mary, Charlie St. Mary and Arsene St. Mary Jr., all of Sacramento, Calif.;
one sister, Lillie St. Mary Duhon of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Toby Thompson - 5/20/2001
PITKIN - Funeral services for Toby Thompson, 19, will be at 4 p.m. today, May
20, in Humble Baptist Church. Burial will be in Willis Flat Cemetery under the
direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Thompson died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Elizabeth.
Jimmy W. Willis - 5/20/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Jimmy Wade Willis, 54, will be at 1 p.m.
Monday, May 21, in Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in
Willis Flat Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.
Mr. Willis died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Rapides Parish.
Denise W. Berry - 5/21/2001
LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Denise West Berry will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 22, in First United Methodist Church.
The Revs. Larry Maxwell, Maurice Johnson and Wallace Palmer will officiate.
Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral
Home.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in
the church.
Mrs. Berry died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in a Pineville care center.
She was member of the Leesville Mayor's Women's Commission, the Leesville
Housing Authority and the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. She was a
chairperson of the March of Dimes. She was a member of First United Methodist
Church of Leesville.
Survivors include three sons, T.L. "Sonny" Berry Jr., R.W. Berry and Randy
Berry, all of Leesville; two sisters, Madeline Thompson and Lucille Nichols,
both of DeRidder; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Clifford M. Byrne - 5/21/2001
Funeral services for Clifford M. Byrne will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, from
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-9 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. Byrne died Friday, May 18, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Nashville, Tenn., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1956. He was
a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II as a radio operator in the
Pacific Theater of Operations. He attained the rank of sergeant.
He received his bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State College and both
his master's and doctorate of philosophy degrees from Vanderbilt University.
He was an associate professor of English at Marquette University in Milwaukee,
Wis., prior to accepting a position at McNeese State University in 1956. He
retired from McNeese after holding a number of positions, including evening
coordinator, head librarian and head of the Department of Languages.
Survivors include four sons, Mike Byrne and Kevin Byrne, both of Lake Charles,
Tim Byrne of Elton and Terry Byrne of Bristow, Va.; one daughter, Diane Byrne
Brown of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, George Byrne of Nashville and James
Byrne of Arizona; two sisters, Peggy Keough of Nashville and Patsy Ulincy of
Chicago; and 11 grandchildren.
James E. Capdeville - 5/21/2001
JENNINGS -- Funeral services for James Edward Capdeville, 73, will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday, May 22, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery
under the direction of V.H. Raphael Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the church.
Mr. Capdeville died at 2 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Jennings. He was a graduate of Pueblo Catholic High School
in Pueblo, Colo. He received his bachelor's degree from Dillard University in
New Orleans in 1953. He received his degrees in medical and x-ray technology
from Manhattan Medical School in New York, where he was also a student worker.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Air Force. He was the former finance
officer and post commander of Frank Thibodeaux American Legion Post 520. He
was a member of VFW Post 3244. He was a former employee of the Jennings
American Legion Hospital, Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, Holy Cross
Hospital in Mission Hills, Calif., and Olive View Hospital in Sylmar, Calif.
Survivors include two sons, Byron Wesley Capdeville of Daily City, Calif., and
Keith Maurice Capdeville of Lake Charles; four daughters, Anita Renee
Capdeville Young of Kennesaw, Ga., Adrienne Michelle Capdeville Mitchell of
Baton Rouge, Karen Denise Capdeville of Jennings and Leslie Ann Capdeville
Brown of San Leandro, Calif.; one brother, Emanuel Godfrey Capdeville of
Boston; four sisters, Willamae Albert of Pacomia, Calif., Frieda Pierce of Los
Angeles, Rose Marie Baker of Denver and Joann Cook of Dallas; 12
grandchildren; and companion, Fannie Bumphis of Jennings.
Esther Foreman - 5/21/2001
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Esther Foreman, 83, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines
Cemetery.
Mrs. Foreman died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in a local care center.
Artie Mae Hoover - 5/21/2001
LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Artie Mae Hoover, 62, of Pitkin, will be at
2 p.m. today, May 21, in Marlow Baptist Church. Burial will be in Marlow
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hoover died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in her residence.
Lorena D. Jackson - 5/21/2001
MANY -- Funeral services for Lorena David Jackson, 81, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22, in Bethsadia Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mrs. Jackson died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in the Jennings hospital.
Alvin E. Landry - 5/21/2001
Funeral services for Alvin E. "Slim" Landry, 68, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
May 22, 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.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mr. Landry died Tuesday May 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked at W.J. Gayle and Sons
for 30 years. He retired after 17 years from PPG. He was a rancher and farmer.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and its Senior Citizens'
Group.
Survivors include two sons, David B. Landry of DeQuincy and Leslie J. Landry
of LeBleu Settlement; three daughters, Rosemary Landry Stokes of Dallas and
Dolly Landry Gallow and Alvinna Landry Duhon, both of Lake Charles; two
brothers, Ambros Wiltz Landry and Andy Glen Landry, both of Lake Charles; his
mother, Nether Landry of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and companion,
Theresa Blanchard of Lake Charles.
James C. Leger - 5/21/2001
Funeral arrangements for James C. Leger, 70, will be anno-unced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital.
Ted C. Odom Sr. - 5/21/2001
KINDER -- Funeral services for Ted C. Odom Sr., 81, will be at 2 p.m. today,
May 21, 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 from 8 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Odom died at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Eunice, he was a longtime resident of Kinder. He was a veteran of
the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He survived the Bataan Death March and
was a prisoner of war for three years. He earned two Bronze Stars and a Purple
Heart. He was a member of the VFW and Defender of Corrigedor and Bataan. He
was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a farmer.
Survivors include one son, Ted. C. Odom Jr. of New York; three daughters,
Claudia Hidalgo, Toni Wyble Odom and Mrs. Roger (Claire) Fontenot, all of
Kinder; two brothers, R.L. Odom and Ray Bert Odom, both of Kinder; 11
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Lois Reich - 5/21/2001
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lois Reich, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
May 22, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery
in New LLano.
Mrs. Reich died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in her residence.
Marjorie N. Smith - 5/21/2001
LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Marjorie Notestine Smith, 77, will be at 10
a.m., Tuesday, May 22, in First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Dr. Spiller Milton will officiate. Dismissal will be at 12:30 p.m. in
Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of Martin and Castille Funeral
Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
A native of Welsh, she had lived in Lafayette for 30 years. She was a member
of First United Methodist Church of Lafayette.
Survivors include one son, Col. Andrew Notestine of Los Angeles; two stepsons,
Graham Smith of Lafayette and Clay Smith of Seminole, Fla.; four daughters,
Jean McCown, Barbara Smith and Pam Biggers, all of Houston, and Jerrie
Corbello of Lake Charles; one brother, Norman Robinson of Lake Charles; nine
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Lonnie C. Wilson - 5/21/2001
LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Lonnie Charles Wilson, 68, will be
announced by Davis Mortuary. He died Friday in an Alexandria hospital.
Ralph Young - 5/21/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ralph Young, 57, of 1481 Third St., will be announced
by Fondel Memorial Chapel.
He died Saturday in his residence.
Mrs. Helen R. Andrus - 5/22/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Helen R. Andrus, 54, of 2013 Vito St., will be
announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 10:15 a.m. Monday in a local
hospital.
Mildred Bertrand - 5/22/2001
OBERLIN -- Funeral arrangements for Mildred Bertrand, 67, will be announced by
Ardoin's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital.
Dr. Clifford M. Byrne - 5/22/2001
Funeral services for Dr. Clifford M. Byrne will be at 2 p.m. today, May 22,
from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited
Monday.
Dr. Byrne died Friday, May 18, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Nashville, Tenn., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1956. He was
a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II as a radio operator in the
Pacific. He attained the rank of sergeant.
He received his bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State College and both
his master's and doctoral degrees from Vanderbilt University. He was an
associate professor of English at Marquette University in Milwaukee, before
accepting a position at McNeese State University in 1956. He retired from
McNeese after holding a number of positions, including evening coordinator,
head librarian and head of the department of languages.
Survivors include four sons, Mike Byrne and Kevin Byrne, both of Lake
Charles, Tim Byrne of Elton and Terry Byrne of Bristow, Va.; one daughter,
Diane Byrne Brown of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, George Byrne of Nashville
and James Byrne of Arizona; two sisters, Peggy Keough of Nashville and Patsy
Ulincy of Chicago; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church,
the family said.
Maude B. Deville - 5/22/2001
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Maude B. Deville, 98, will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local care center.
John R. Gray - 5/22/2001
Funeral services for John Robert Gray, 74, of Moss Bluff, will be at 1 p.m.
today, May 22, in First Baptist Church of Lake Charles.
The Revs. Bill Billings and Eric Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be in
Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of
Lake Charles.
Visitation is 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church.
Mr. Gray died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was born in Glenmora. He graduated from Pine Prairie High School in 1944.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles since 1948, serving
as an ordained deacon since 1950.
He was a Sunday school teacher director, training union director and
chairman of the ushers. He was the chaplain for the Moss Bluff Civic Club,
of which he was an honorary member. He retired from Sears after 38 years.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Matt Gray of Moss Bluff; one son, Keith
Gray of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Mrs. Russell (Jeanette) Aguillard of Moss
Bluff; two brothers, Percy Grey of Alexandria and Ronald Lazard of Kemp,
Texas; three sisters, Artie Urbanick of San Francisco, Tommie Pospisal of
Alexandria and Shirley Evans of Glenmora; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in
Monroe or the First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center, the family said.
Dorothy C. Hawkins - 5/22/2001
Funeral services for Dorothy C. Hawkins, 72, of Westlake, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Finers Cryar will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in
Westlake.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Hawkins died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2001, in the Sulphur
hospital.
She was a native of Perth Amboy, N.J., and had lived in Westlake for 60
years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Westlake.
Survivors include one son, Jeffery D. Hawkins of Denham Springs, and two
grandchildren.
Charles S. Hebert - 5/22/2001
CREOLE -- Funeral services for Charles Sweeney Hebert, 87, will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, May 24, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery in Big
Lake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Wednesday.
Mr. Hebert died Monday, May 21, 2001, in Ragley.
He was born in Big Lake. He worked for the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office
for 15 years. He was owner/operator of Sween-ey's Club in Cameron for 40
years. He was Catholic.
Survivors include one son, Wade Hebert of Eunice; two daughters, Janelle
Boudoin of Cameron and Gwen Craft of Ragley; one brother, Dewey Hebert of
Big Lake; one sister, Nealy Theall of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Frank W. Hooper Sr. - 5/22/2001
Funeral services for Frank William Hooper Sr., 65, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 23, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday.
Mr. Hooper died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Corsicana, Texas.
He was born in Groveton, Texas, and lived in Grand Lake. He was a member of
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a member of Plumbers and
Steamfitters Local 106. He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Freda Hooper of Grand Lake; one son, Frank
Hooper Jr. of Grand Lake; three daughters, Debbie Sue Taylor of Grand Lake,
Darla Parker of Corsicana and Tammie Gail Nunez of DeRidder; two brothers,
Burl T. Hooper of Westlake and James E. Hooper of Corsicana; three sisters,
Marga-ret Smith of Apple Springs, Texas, and Wilma Frank and Betty Greenup,
both of Corsicana; and 15 grandchildren.
Rosie L. Hotard - 5/22/2001
JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Rosie Laura Hotard, 84, of Welsh, will be
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and
Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hotard died at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2001, in a Welsh care
center.
Irene Kolb - 5/22/2001
DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Irene Kolb, 79, of Mittie, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, May 23, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Kolb died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in her residence.
James C. Leger - 5/22/2001
Funeral services for James C. "Red" Leger, 70, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 23, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ray Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Leger died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. He was a member of
First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff and was a retired carpenter with
Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953.
Survivors include his wife, Yda S. Leger; two sons, Michael Leger and Terry
Leger, both of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Jana Poole and Patti Borne, both
of Baton Rouge; one brother, Jefferd Leger of Moss Bluff; five sisters, Zora
Garcia of Sacramento, Calif., and Dorothy Richard, Ethel Franklin, Lucille
Mahoney and Anna Phillips, all of Moss Bluff; 11 grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Ted C. Odom Sr. - 5/22/2001
KINDER -- Funeral services for Ted C. Odom Sr., 81, were held Monday, May
21, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia officiated. Burial was in Kinder Cemetery under the
direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Mr. Odom died at 8 a.m. Satur-day, May 19, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Eunice and a longtime resident of Kinder. He was an Army
veteran and served in World War II. He survived the Bataan Death March and
was a prisoner of war for three years. He earned two Bronze Stars and a
Purple Heart. He was a member of the VFW and Defender of Corregidor and
Bataan. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a farmer.
Survivors include one son, Ted. C. Odom Jr. of New York; three daughters,
Claudia Hidalgo, Toni Wyble Odom and Mrs. Roger (Claire) Fontenot, all of
Kinder; two brothers, R.L. Odom and Ray Bert Odom, both of Kinder; 11
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Taft A. Robinson
LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Taft Alonzo Robinson, 45, will be
announced by Davis Mortuary. He died Sunday.
Annie L. Sylvester - 5/22/2001
Funeral services for Annie Lavoi Sylvester, 90, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 23, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday.
Mrs. Sylvester died at 9:04 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She attended St. Charles
Academy. She co-owned and operated Sylvester's House of Cheer.
Survivors include one son, F.J. Sylvester of Iowa, La.; one brother, Dennie
Lavoi of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arvin West - 5/22/2001
JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Arvin West, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
May 24, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
He died at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2001, in the Jennings hospital.
Helen Ruth Andrus - 5/23/2001
Funeral services for Helen Ruth Andrus, 54, of 2013 Vito Street, will be at
1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
A wake will be 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 8 p.m.
She died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a lifelong member of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was an employee of the White House, Stage
and Muller's department stores. She was a 1965 graduate of Washington High
School.
Survivors include seven sisters, Zola Brignac, Margie Andrus, Jessie Andrus,
Mona Andrus and Bertha Coleman, all of Lake Charles, Effie Steele of San
Antonio and Justine Williams of Westlake; and one brother, Clesma Andrus of
Lake Charles.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Katharine Drexel/Sacred Heart Catholic
School, the family said.
Laurice Barron - 5/23/2001
FRIENDSHIP - Funeral services for Laurice "Bill" Barron, 74, will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, May 24, in Friendship Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Leach
will officiate.
Local services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, in Rush Funeral Home of
Kinder. The Rev. Fred Fraser will officiate.
Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.
Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon
Thursday in Friendship Baptist Church.
Mr. Barron died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Friendship and lived in Elton for 53 years. He served in
the U.S. Army during World War II. He was awarded the World War II Victory
Medal and the Army Occupation Medal. He was a 50-year member of the American
Legion. He was a member of the Elton Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years.
He was fire chief for 12 years.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Heinen Barron of Elton; one son, David
L. Barron of Kinder; six daughters, Mrs. Neil (Kathryn) Henderson and
Patricia "Pat" Dietz, both of Eunice, Mrs. Ricky (Jeannie) Blackwell and
Toni Barron, both of Sulphur, Mrs. Daniel (Nancy) Ruiz Jr. of College
Station, Texas, and Tracy Barron of Elton; one brother, Charles "Tom" Barron
of Lafayette; three sisters, Mollie Linscomb of Foley, Ala., Helen Morgan of
Alvin, Texas, and Elaine Pullium of Comanche, Texas; and 15 grandchildren.
Timothy Bennett - 5/23/2001
Funeral arrangements for Timothy Bennett, 72, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Mildred B. Bertrand - 5/23/2001
OBERLIN - Funeral services for Mildred B. Bertrand, 67, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 24, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery
under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8
a.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Bertrand died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc
Catholic Church, where she was in the Altar Society, Rosary Group and a past
commentator.
Survivors include her husband, Dewey Bertrand of Oberlin; four sons,
Lawrence Bertrand of Piscataway, N.J., Daniel Bertrand of McKinney, Texas,
John Scott Bertrand of Belleville, N.J., and Michael Bertrand of Lake
Arthur; two brothers, Burnett Benoit of Lafayette and Thomas Benoit of
Morgan City; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Robert Bushnell - 5/23/2001
KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Mr. Robert Bushnell, 62, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 24, from St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church.
The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael
Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder.
A wake will be at 5 p.m. today in funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Mr. Bushnell died at 3:15 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, in a Lake Charles
hospital.
He was born in Welsh and lived in Kinder most of his life. He was a longtime
member of St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He
worked for Multimedia Association for a number of years.
Survivors inclue his wife, Alichia Alfonce Bushnell of Kinder; one daughter,
Lisa Ann Bushnell Harmon of Texarkana, Texas; one son, Robert Wayne Bushnell
of Kinder; five sisters, Viola Fontenot, Velma Ceasar and Angela Williams,
all of Kinder, and Leontine Lachapelle and Jo Ann Seemion, both of Lake
Charles; three brothers, Fulton Bushnell of Eunice, Roy Gene Bushnell of San
Pedro, Calif., and Edmond Bushnell of Baltimore; and three grandchildren.
Edward Conway - 5/23/2001
Funeral services for Edward Conway, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24,
in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Conway died Friday, May 18, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He retired from the Calcasieu
Parish School Board as a teacher and coach after 30 years. He was a member
of the Calcasieu Association of Educators, the Louisiana Association of
Educators and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Dupont Conway of Lake Charles; one
daughter, Lillian Conway of Houston; two sons, Eddie Conway II of Lake
Charles and Craig Conway of Houston; six sisters, Frances Tezeno, Ida
Collins, Marie St. Mary, Evelyn John, Theresa Barrett and Elizabeth
Conway-Griffin, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Abraham Conway Sr. and
Larry Conway, both of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren.
Lovonya M. DeJean - 5/23/2001
VALLEJO, Calif. - Funeral services for Lovonya Mae Porter DeJean, 57, will
be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, in Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Joseph K. Flowers will officiate. Arrangements are by Wilson and
Kratzer Mortuaries and by James Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Mrs. DeJean died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in Vallejo.
She was a native of Westlake and a former resident of Mossville. She was a
1966 graduate of McNeese State College. She held various jobs with the
Oakland, Calif., San Francisco and Richmond, Calif., school districts. She
retired recently from the West Contra (Calif.) Unified School District. She
owned the education consulting firm DESIGN Associates.
Survivors include one son, Karl Joseph DeJean of Colorado Springs, Colo.;
three sisters, Annie Rue Ceasar and Dianne Marie Grenne, both of Lake
Charles, and Alice Ann Belton of Hercules, Calif.; three brothers, Shepard
Porter Jr. of Philadelphia, Thomas Porter of Sulphur and Michael Porter of
Walnut, Calif.
Gladys L. Fontenot - 5/23/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Gladys L. Fontenot, 81, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 23, in Welsh Assembly of God. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Fontenot died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in her residence.
Frank W. Hooper Sr. - 5/23/2001
Funeral services for Frank William Hooper Sr., 65, will be at 10 a.m. today,
May 23, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 8 a.m. Wednesday. A rosary was recited Tuesday.
Mr. Hooper died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Corsicana, Texas.
He was born in Groveton, Texas, and lived in Grand Lake. He was a member of
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a member of Plumbers and
Steamfitters Local 106. He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Freda Hooper of Grand Lake; one son, Frank
Hooper Jr. of Grand Lake; three daughters, Debbie Sue Taylor of Grand Lake,
Darla Hooper of Corsicana and Tammie Gail Nunez of DeRidder; two brothers,
Burl T. Hooper of Westlake and James E. Hooper of Corsicana; three sisters,
Margaret Smith of Apple Springs, Texas, and Wilma Frank and Betty Greenup,
both of Corsicana; and 15 grandchildren.
Rosie L. Hotard - 5/23/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Rosie Laura Hotard, 84, of Welsh will be at
2 p.m. today, May 23, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
The Rev. Wayne Lebleu will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery
under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday.
Mrs. Hotard died at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2001, in a Welsh care
center.
She was a native of Mermentau Cove.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Glady (Lee Ella) Guidry and Mrs.
Virgil (Joyce) Duplechin, both of Sulphur, and Greta Faye Desormeaux of
Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Wilfred (Irene) Iguess of Welsh and Mrs. Weston
(Vida Pearl) Thibodeaux of Rayne; eight grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Edith L. Kristal - 5/23/2001
Funeral arrangements for Edith Lipsey Kristal, 89, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Floy M. Parker - 5/23/2001
HAZLEHURST, Miss. - Funeral services for Floy McLemore Parker, 100, will be
at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 26, in First Baptist Church.
The Revs. Robert M. Hanvey and Gene Blailock Jr. will officiate. Burial will
be in Old Crystal Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs, Miss.
Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home and from 2
p.m. Saturday at the church.
Mrs. Parker died Tuesday, May 22, 2001.
She lived in Sulphur for the last seven years. She was a native of
Hazlehurst. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maplewood, the Mafle
Club and the Gleaners Sunday school class. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, Robert Gerald Parker of Crossville, Tenn.; three
daughters, Doris Parker Hydrick of Forrest, Miss., and Brooxye Parker Rogers
and Joanne Parker Broussard, both of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Maplewood, the
family said.
Dale H. Perkins - 5/23/2001
Funeral services for Dale Harvey Perkins, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
May 24, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Revs. Jake H. and Wendy Burgin will officiate. Burial will be in
Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley.
Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday.
Mr. Perkins died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Teamsters
Local 969.
Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Lane Magehee Perkins of Lake Charles;
one son, Jason Landry of Lake Charles; two daughters, Deandra Cironi of Lake
Charles and Janet Bailey of Sulphur; four stepsons, Eugene O'Quinn of
Austin, Texas, Shane Newman and Jason Newman, both of Lake Charles, and
Jacob Newman of Westlake; three brothers, Gerald Perkins and Clyde Perkins,
both of Lake Charles, and Morris Perkins of DeRidder; six sisters, Wanda
Brown, Dorothy Brown, Linda Cooley and Doris Dugan, all of DeRidder, Velma
Blackwell of Kansas City, Kan., and Violet Gaspard of Kinder; and eight
grandchildren.
Magnolia Pujo - 5/23/2001
Funeral arrangements for Magnolia Pujo, 95, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local care center.
Glen A. Reed - 5/23/2001
FRONT ROYAL, Va. - Funeral services for Glen Anthony Reed, 58, will be at
8:45 a.m. June 18 in the Arlington National Cemetery Chapel.
Burial will be with full military rites. Arrangements are by Maddox Funeral
Home.
Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 24, in the funeral home.
Mr. Reed died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of Oberlin. He was an alumnus of the University of Delaware.
He served in the Air Force from 1960 to 1963. He joined the Coast Guard in
1964. He served during the Vietnam War and retired in June 1986. He was
recalled for the Persian Gulf War. He retired in 1993 as a lieutenant
commander. He worked as a pretrial services investigator for the Regional
Adult Detention Center for Frederick, Fauquier and Clarke counties and for
the city of Winchester.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia L. Reed; two sons, Thomas Reed of
Portsmouth, Va., and Evan Reed of Front Royal; one daughter, Katherine
Schindler of Strasburg, Va.; three sisters, Norma Richmond and Jane
Singletary, both of Westlake, and Nell Hawkins of Oakdale; and two
grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Samuels Public Library c/o Barbara Ecton,
Director, 538 Villa Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, the family said.
Walter Sells - 5/23/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Walter Sells, 79, will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 24, in First Church of God in Christ.
The Rev. Clifton David will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery
under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church.
Mr. Sells died Friday, May 18, 2001, in the local hospital.
He was a native of Newton, Texas, and had lived in DeQuincy for 20 years. He
was a member of First Church of God in Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Freda B. Stevens Sells of DeQuincy; one son,
Freddie Gray of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two sisters, Maxine Fordward of Newton and
Annie Buckley of Hemphill, Texas; five grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Lawrence M. Tholkes - 5/23/2001
LANDER, Wyo. - Funeral services for Lawrence M. Tholkes, 84, will be at 3
p.m. today, May 23, from Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Ray Rodriguez will officiate. The body was cremated. Interment will
be in Riverview Cemetery in Cody, Wyo., under the direction of Hudson's
Funeral Home.
Mr. Tholkes died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in a Thermopolis, Wyo., care
center.
He was born in St. Leo, Minn. He grew up in Munich, N.D. He graduated from
Munich High School in 1934. He was a former resident of Cody, where he was
co-owner of the Standard oil service station for many years. He worked in
Cody oil fields, also. He moved to Las Vegas, where he worked at the Nevada
Nuclear Test Site for 15 years. He returned to work in the oil fields as a
consultant until he retired. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Club.
Survivors include his wife, Cleo Harry Tholkes of Lander; three daughters,
Mrs. Ed (Mary Anne) Thorson of Lander, Mrs. Jack (Corrine) Clark of
Bloomington, Minn., and Mrs. Ted (Debi) Fincher of Ridgecrest, Calif.; one
son, Larry Tholkes Jr. of Kinder; two brothers; two sisters; eight
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Lander Senior Citizens Center or Holy
Rosary Catholic Church through Hudson's Funeral Home, 680 Mount Hope,
Lander, Wyo. 82520, the family said.
John August - 5/24/2001
Funeral arrangements for John August, 60, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Norman Brown - 5/24/2001
Funeral arrangements for Norman Brown, 63, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital.
Eta M. Courville - 5/24/2001
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Eta Marie Courville, 85, of Lake
Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, from Our Lady Queen of All
Saints Catholic Church.
Monsignor Robert Romero will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary
Cemetery in Eunice under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Friday.
Mrs. Courville died Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Courville of Alexandria and Ronald
Courville of Lake Charles; one brother, Alvin Ardoin of Elizabeth; one
sister, Ena Doucet of Grand Prairie; four grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Maude B. Deville - 5/24/2001
Funeral services for Maude Berry Deville, 98, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May
25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Friday in the church.
Mrs. Deville died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2001, in a local care center.
Survivors include four sons, Arthur Deville Jr. of Lake Charles, Emile
Deville of Richmond, Calif., Paul Deville of Kansas City, Kan., and Allen
Deville of Las Vegas; two daughters, Mercedes Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and
Theresa Ingram of Vacerville, Calif.; one sister, Mable Lewis of Jennings;
two brothers, Gus Berry of Lake Charles and Gilbert Berry of Compton,
Calif.; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 17
great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Rufus Frederick - 5/24/2001
Funeral services for Rufus "Sarge" Frederick, 78, will be at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, May 25, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Mr. Frederick died Friday, May 18, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of New Roads and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He
was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver and
of the Holy Name Society. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Hope Frederick of Pineville, Darlene
Babineaux of Lake Charles and Christine Frederick of Washington, D.C.; three
brothers, Thomas Wilson, Robert Wilson and Melvin Wilson, all of Gibson; two
sisters, Elnora Mosely of Gibson and Dolores Wilson of Houma; and four
grandchildren.
Edith L. Kristal - 5/24/2001
Funeral services for Edith Lipsey Kristal, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
May 25, in Hixson Funeral Home.
Rabbi Leo R. Wolkow will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Kristal died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was a native of Joliet, Ill., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1942.
She was a member of Temple Sinai.
Survivors include one daughter, Rochelle Kristal Miesel of Pittsburgh, and
one brother, Sam Lipsey of Lake Charles.
Stanley J. Louviere - 5/24/2001
CARLYSS - Memorial servics for Stanley James Louviere, 74, of Gillis, will
be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, in the Choupique Baptist Church.
The Rev. Nay Vickers will officiate.
Mr. Louviere died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in a local
hospital.
He was a native of Lacassine and had lived in the Lake Charles area for more
than 50 years. He served four years in the Navy during World War II, and he
served 16 years in the Air Force. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was
a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hanks Louviere of Gillis; two sons,
James Jay Louviere of Hillsboro, Ore., and William Paul Louviere of Carlyss;
seven step-children; one brother, Nelson Louviere of Lake Charles; one
sister, Dorothy Louviere Bryant of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; 11
stepgrandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Michael L. Lowe - 5/24/2001
Memorial services for Lake Charles native Michael L. Lowe of Rapid City,
S.D., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, from St. Henry Catholic Church.
Interment will be in Bossier City.
Mr. Lowe died Thursday, May, 17, 2001.
Magnolia Pujo - 5/24/2001
Funeral services for Magnolia Pujo, 95, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 25, in
Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. Friday in the church.
Mrs. Pujo died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in a local care center.
A native of Eola, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a
member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Alexander of Lake Charles, six
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Wilburn Tabor - 5/24/2001
ANACOCO - Funeral services for Wilburn Tabor, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today,
May 24, in Freedom Rest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beech Grove
Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mr. Tabor died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in Anacoco.
Norman Brown - 5/25/2001
Funeral services for Norman Brown, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26,
in Johnson Funeral Home.
Capt. Charles Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Brown died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Rockdale, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for 51
years. He was a graduate of Marion High School and aattended McNeese State
University. He was a service manager for Royer Mobile Homes for more than 30
years.
Survivors include three sons, David Brown, Donald Brown and Danny Brown, all
of Lake Charles; two daughters, Deborah Moore of Holly Hill, S.C., and Diane
Brown of Lake Charles; one brother, Robert Brown of Lake Charles; one
sister, Elizabeth Brown of Baton Rouge; and six grandchildren.
Ralph S. Brown - 5/25/2001
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Ralph Steven Brown, 50, of Ragley, will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Daniel R. Perego Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins
Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. today.
Mr. Brown died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of the Moss Bluff-Lake Charles area. He was a 1968 graduate
of Sam Houston High School. He was a graduate of Diesel Mechanic College in
Nashville, Tenn. He worked for Ron Williams Construction as a heavy-duty
diesel mechanic for 14 years. He served in the Army National Guard for 25
years and retired as a master sergeant. He was cited for outstanding service
as a first sergeant and executive officer. His unit, Company C, was deemed
best company in 1987.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Broussard Brown of Ragley; two sons,
Justin Edward Brown of Gillis and Jacob Tyson Brown of Ragley; two
daughters, Michelle Brown Young of Moss Bluff and Julie Faye Brown of
Ragley; three brothers, William Brown and Michael Brown, both of Ragley, and
Mark Brown of Alexandria; his mother, Leah Hope Brown of Lake Charles; and
eight grandchildren.
William Caldwell Jr. - 5/25/2001
Funeral services for William "Bill" Caldwell Jr., 94, of Moss Bluff, will be
at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church.
Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a wake at 6 p.m., 8 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Mr. Caldwell died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Many, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He attended
Louisiana State University, where he studied pre-law. He enlisted in
government service in 1936, and worked at the Works Progress Administration
managing the Shreveport office and later was district supervisor of the
Baton Rouge office.
He led the Baton Rouge-area War Manpower Commission during World War II and
helped oversee the conversion back to peacetime workforce after the war. In
1957, he became district superintendent of the Lake Charles Employment
Office.
After his retirement, he was an amateur radio operator and served as
communications director for the Civil Defense in Calcasieu Parish. He
completed the Civil Air Patrol's Command Staff School in September 1951 as a
second lieutenant. He was awarded the Citizen's Meritorious Citation as a
civil defense worker during Hurricane Audrey by the Calcasieu-Cameron area.
In 1971, he joined the staff of Lake Charles Mayor James E. Sudduth to
supervise personnel hired under a federal grant to employ Vietnam veterans.
While working for the city of Lake Charles, he obtained grants to
rehabilitate low-income housing and also served as director of community
development. He helped to develop plans for downtown Lake Charles and the
Neighborhood Development Program. He ran the city's Urban Renewal Program.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Quinn Caldwell of Moss Bluff; one son,
William G. Caldwell III of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Gloria
"Diane") Deggs of Montgomery, Texas, and Mrs. George P. (Suzanne) Sonnier of
Moss Bluff; one brother, Charles Caldwell of Silsbee, Texas; six
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Steven A. Corkran - 5/25/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Steven Anthony Corkran will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville
Cemetery.
Mr. Corkran died Monday, May 21, 2001, in Phoenix.
Karen W. LeDoux - 5/25/2001
Funeral services for Mrs. Karen W. LeDoux, 40, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May
27, in Johnson Funeral Home.
Monsignor Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory
Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, with a rosary
at 6 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. Sunday.
Mrs. LeDoux died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001, in her residence.
She was a native of new Albany, Ind., and had lived in Lake Charles since
1980. She worked for Gulf State Utilities and Entergy as an electrician
since 1983. She was a member of International Brotherhood of Elecrical
Workers Union 2286.
Survivors include her husband, Jonathon LeDoux of Lake Charles; one stepson,
Jonathon LeDoux II of Houston; one sister, Nancy Griffin of North Carolina;
one brothe,r Tim Whitlow of Jeffersonville, Ind.; her father and stepmother,
Charles and Joseline Whitlow of Jeffersonville; and one grandchild.
Cassie W. Pitre - 5/25/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Cassie Willis Pitre, 78, will be
announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the local hospital.
Ruby M. Robertson - 5/25/2001
Funeral arrangements for Ruby M. Robertson, 91, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in an Alexandria care center.
Rosey Root - 5/25/2001
Funeral arrangements for Rosey Root, 77, will be announced by Johnson
Funeral Home. She died Thursday in DeQuincy.
Horace R. Spell - 5/25/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Horace Rudy Spell, 53, will be announced
by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 6:20 Thursday in a Galveston,
Texas, hospital.
Marie P. Wallace - 5/25/2001
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Marie P. Wallace, 85, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 26, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in
Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wallace died Thursday, May 24, 2001, in New Iberia.
John F. August - 5/26/2001
Memorial services for John Frederick August, 60, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday,
May 27, in Combre Funeral Home.
The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. The body was cremated.
Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. August died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in his residence.
He lived in Lake Charles where he was a city employee for more than 20
years.
Survivors include one son, Paul August of Lake Charles; four daughters,
Yvette and Barbara Hall, both of Dayton, Ohio, and Joann Smith and Darlene
August, both of Charlotte, N.C.; three sisters, Rita Etienne of Houston,
Rose Burns and Wilda Lezine, both of Lake Charles; and numerous
grandchildren.
Eugene H. Black Sr. - 5/26/2001
HEMPHILL, Texas Funeral services for Eugene H. Black Sr., 75, of Pineland,
Texas, will be announced by Starr Funeral Home. He died Friday in his
residence.
Timothy Bennett - 5/26/2001
Funeral services for Timothy "Tim" Bennett, 72, will be at 7 p.m. Sunday,
May 27, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Robert L. Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4 p.m. Sunday in the church.
Mr. Bennett died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in a local hospital.
He had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. He was president of his church's
usher board and was vice president of the citywide usher board. He was a
32nd-degree Mason. He was a member of F&AM Corner Stone Lodge 229 and John
G. Lewis Lodge 165.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Bennett; one son, Jerry Thomas of Houston;
two daughters, Kamie J. Cunningham of College Park, Ga., and Vickie
Lawreance of Boston; one brother, Clifford Bennett of Lake Charles; four
sisters, Viola Roberson, Mildred Alfred, Orelia Jones and Lucille Johnson,
all of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Nita T. Bertrand - 5/26/2001
Funeral services for Nita Thiel Bertrand, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May
27, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine
Cemetery in Lacassine.
Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Sunday.
Mrs. Bertrand died May 24, 2001, in a local hospital.
She was born in Mowata and had lived in Lake Charles. She was a member of
St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Levi Bertrand Jr. and Clarence "C.J." Bertrand,
both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Susie Cahanin of Mire and Mrs. Frank
(Mary) Bertrand of Westlake; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
John C. Boudreaux - 5/26/2001
CROWLEY Funeral services for John Charles "J.C." Boudreaux, 74, will be held
at 2 p.m. today, May 26, from St. Michaels Catholic Church. Burial will be
in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Mr. Boudreaux died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001, in a Lafayette
hospital.
Wilbert Doucet - 5/26/2001
SULPHUR Funeral arrangements for Wilbert "Buck" Doucet, 76, will be
announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Louise Green - 5/26/2001
Funeral arrangements for Louise Green, 88, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital.
William Green - 5/26/2001
VINTON Funeral services for William "Bill" Green, 79, will be at 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 27, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Billie Warren Green will officiate. Burial will be in Miller
Cemetery in Starks.
Visitation is from 2 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
Mr. Green died Thursday, May 24, 2001, in his residence.
He was a native of DeQuincy and had lived in Sulphur for 13 years. He served
in the Army during World War II. He was a welder and worked in construction.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Dill Green of Sulphur; one son, Billie
Warren Green of Boonesville, Ark.; one daughter, Sarah Jane Blackmon of
Boonesville; one stepson, Melton Wayne Hennigan of Vidor, Texas; one
stepdaughter, Brenda Kay Harrington of Jacksonville, Ind; seven
grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 13
step-great-grandchildren.
Clark B. Merritt - 5/26/2001
LEESVILLE Funeral services for Clark B. Merritt, 77, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 30, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. M.B. Franks will officiate. Burial will be in Forestlawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Merritt died Friday, May 25, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital.
He was born in Levels, West Va., and moved to Leesville in 1970. He retired
from the Army in 1972 as a sergeant after 30 years. He was a guard at Angola
State Penitentiary for 10 years. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the
Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl M. Thomason of Lake Charles; one
brother, Shull Merritt of St. Petersburg, West Va.; and two sisters, Gyneth
Raines and Doris Eye, both of Romeny, West Va.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's
Association, the family said.
Charles L. Monnot Jr. - 5/26/2001
NEW ORLEANS Funeral services for Charles Louis Monnot Jr., 90, will be at
11:30 a.m. Monday, May 28, in Jacob Schoen Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial services will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, in Villa Maria
Retirement Center in Lake Charles. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate.
Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home.
Mr. Monnot died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Jeanerette and lived most of his early life in New
Orleans. He lived in Norco for 45 years and had lived in Lake Charles for
four years. He was a graduate of Warren Easton High School in New Orleans.
He worked as a draftsman for Shell Oil Co. He was a member of the Norco
Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the American Red
Cross and was the Norco-area disaster chairman. He was a member of Our Lady
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Louis Monnot III of Metairie and James
A. Monnot of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Marie Monnot Davidson of Lake
Charles; and four grandchildren.
Cassie W. Pitre - 5/26/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Cassie Willis Pitre, 78, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 27, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ville Platte
Cemetery.
Mrs. Pitre died Thursday, May 24, 2001, in the Oakdale hospital.
Ruby M. Robertson - 5/26/2001
Funeral services for Ruby Mae Robertson, 91, will be at 3 p.m. today, May
26, in Johnson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.
Mrs. Robertson died at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in an Alexandria
care center.
She was a native of Merryville. She lived in Lake Charles for 65 years and
moved to the Alexandria area in 1994. She worked for the Kress and Muller's
department stores. She retired as the baby department manager at Sears in
1973.
Survivors include one son, C.A. "Tim" Robertson Jr. of Cheneyville, three
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave.,
Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611-1676, the family said.
Rosey N. Root - 5/26/2001
STARKS Funeral services for Rosey Berry Newman Root, 77, will be at 4 p.m.
today, May 26, in the Emalie O'Brien Center.
The Rev. G.R. Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery
under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Mrs. Root died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001, in the DeQuincy
hospital.
She was a native of Starks. She lived in Lake Charles for most of her life
and moved to Starks 13 years ago. She was a retired insurance agent for
Security Industrial Life Insurance Co.
Survivors include one son, Robert Timothy Droddy of Vidor, Texas; two
sisters, Hazel Ray Craig of Starks and Doris Taylor of Singer; one brother,
Elton Barks of Starks; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Horace R. Spell Jr. - 5/26/2001
JENNINGS Funeral services for Horace Rudy Spell Jr., 53, of LaPorte, Texas,
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
The Rev. Austin Spell will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday.
Mr. Spell died at 6:20 p.m. May 24, 2001, in a Galveston, Texas, hospital.
He was a native of Jennings. He worked in construction.
Survivors include two sons, Scotty Dale Spell of Sulphur and Larry Spell of
Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Veronica) Guidry of Lake Charles
and Mrs. Trent (Natasha) Seay of Fort Bragg, N.C.; his mother, Mrs. Betty
Spell of Jennings; six brothers, Ronald Spell of Lake Charles, Michael Cale
Spell of Massachusetts, Michael Wayne Spell of DeRidder, and Ricky Spell,
Stevie Spell and Roy Spell, all of Jennings; one sister, Mrs. Gabe (Melissa)
Hebert of Jennings; and five grandchildren.
Marie P. Wallace - 5/26/2001
DEQUINCY Funeral services for Marie P. Wallace, 85, will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 26, in First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Carolyn Volentine will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden
Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. today in the funeral home and from noon in the
church.
Mrs. Wallace died Thursday, May 24, 2001, in New Iberia.
A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, she was a member of First United Methodist
Church where she was a member of the Methodist Church Women's Group. She was
a member of the DeQuincy Study Club, Mary Emily Cooley Circle and various
other clubs. She was a retired Calcasieu Parish school teacher.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Wallace and Frank "Rod" Wallace, both of
New Iberia; two sisters, Edith Carter of Port Boliver, Texas, and Cecile
Spiegler of Deltona, Fla.; four grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Ralph Young - 5/26/2001
Funeral services for Ralph Young, 57, of 1481 Third St., will be at noon
today, May 26, in New Light Baptist Church.
The Rev. Isiah Thibodeax will officiate. Burial will be in the Hi Mount
Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church.
Mr. Young died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Bunkie, he had lived in New Orleans for a number of years before
moving to Lake Charles in 1967. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church,
where he was the church musician. He was a well-known singer, songwriter and
musician in Southwest Louisiana.
Survivors include two daughters, Gwendolyn Yvette Stewart and Shawanna
Wynette Young, both of Lake Charles; one son, Curtis Jermaine Young of
Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Francis Craft Bilton of Houston; one
stepsister, Delores Strahand of Houston; two brothers, Lindsey Young and Roy
Young, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren.
Andrew H. Berry - 5/27/2001
Funeral arrangements for Andrew H. "Andy" Berry, 85, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence.
Wilbert Doucet - 5/27/2001
SULPHUR - Funeral services for Wilbert "Buck" Doucet, 76, will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, May 28, in Robison Funeral Home.
Richard and Larry Doucet will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar
Cemetery.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Doucet died Friday, May 25, 2001, in his residence.
A native of Rayne, he had lived in Sulphur for 51 years. He was a retired
oilfield construction foreman. He was a member of the Sulphur Revival
Center.
Survivors include his wife Emelia Bumgarden Doucet of Sulphur; four sons,
Richard Dalton Doucet, Wilbert Jay Doucet and Jeremy Brock Doucet, all of
Sulphur, and Larry James Doucet of Orange, Texas; four daughters, Katy Mae
Doucet, Linda Gail Stevens, Patricia Emily Simmons and Judy Kay Cox, all of
Sulphur; three brothers, Ozer Doucet and McDaniel Joseph Doucet Sr., both of
Sulphur, and Willard Doucet of DeQuincy; four sisters, Helen Dominque,
Claudette Menard, Claudia Spell and Mary Louise Delosey, all of Sulphur; 16
grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Doris Klein - 5/27/2001
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Gertrude Bertrand Klein, 98, will
be 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, from St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
The Rev. Matthew Roussel will officiate. Burial will be in St. Lawrence
Cemetery in Mowata under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home.
Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.
Monday.
Mrs. Klein died at 11:22 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2001, in her residence.
A resident of Eunice, she was a housewife.
Survivors include two sons, James F. Klein of Opelousas and Al Klein of
Eunice; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Honey) Reiners of Branch, Mrs. M.G.
(Bertha) Reed of Iota, Mrs. Harry (Tut) Reed of Eunice and Mrs. Carl
(Sylvia) Ardoin of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Moran of
Flomaton, Ala.; 32 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 4
great-great-grandchildren.
Marion Paschal - 5/27/2001
GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Marion Paschal, 51, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her
residence.
Rodney Victorian - 5/27/2001
Funeral services for Rodney Victorian will be announced by King's Funeral
Home. He died Friday in his residence.
Anituis Benoit Sr. - 5/28/2001
ELTON -- Funeral services for Anituis Benoit Sr., 62, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 28, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Anne Cemetery.
Mr. Benoit died May 26, 2001, in Jennings.
Andrew H. Berry - 5/28/2001
Funeral services for Andrew H. "Andy" Berry, 85, will be at 3 p.m. today,
May 28, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Doug DeGraffenried and Dr. Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be
in Prien Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. today.
Mr. Berry died Saturday, May 26, 2001, in his residence.
He was born in Lucky and lived in Sibley before he moved to Lake Charles in
1945. He was a graduate of the Centenary College class of 1939 with a degree
in business. He was Centenary College sports editor for the Shreveport
Times. He was a member of First Methodist Church and a charter member of the
Optimist Club, where he served as past president, lieutenant governor and
program chairman.
He was a founding member of Boys Village. He was a charter member and first
president of the McNeese 100 Club. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member
of the Jesters. He was a member of Toastmasters International. He was
president, founder and owner of Berry Bros. Inc., now Napa Auto Parts. He
retired in 1980 from Berry Bros. Inc. He was also a member of the Lake
Charles Investors Club.
Survivors include his wife, Iola Fincher Berry of Lake Charles; three
daughters, May Berry Garrett of Nederland, Texas, Emily Berry Donaldson of
Lake Charles and Peg Berry Bennett of Houston; one brother, Oscar Berry of
Shreveport; one sister, Lillian Martin of Shreveport; five grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Joshua Bonnitt - 5/28/2001
VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Joshua "Josh" Bonnitt, 21, will be
announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Vinton.
Elizabeth Hicks - 5/28/2001
OAKDALE -- Graveside services for Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, 89, will be at 10
a.m. Monday, May 28, in Cryer Cemetery.
The Rev. Danny Gleason will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Hicks died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2001, in a Sulphur care
center.
She was a native of Oakdale and lived most of her life in Moss Bluff. She
was a member of Moss Bluff United Methodist Church and the United Methodist
Womens' Organization.
Survivors include two sons, James Hicks of Topsy and Norman Paul Hicks of
Moss Bluff; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Billy J. Lambert - 5/28/2001
SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Billy John Lambert, 35, of Houston, will
be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence.
Marion Paschal - 5/28/2001
GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marion Paschal, 51, will be at 3 p.m.
today, May 28, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gueydan
Cemetery.
Mrs. Paschal died at 12:16 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2001, in her residence.
Meva M. Smith - 5/28/2001
DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Meva M. Smith, 86, of Longville, will
be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the DeRidder
hospital.
Loren Williams - 5/28/2001
SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Loren "Leone" Williams, 87, will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday, May 29, in First Christian Church.
Dr. Robert White will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under
the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 3 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday.
Mrs. Williams died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2001, in a local
hospital.
A native of Linden, Texas, she had lived in the Sulphur area for the past 25
years. She was a member of First Christian Church where she served in
pastoral duties. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening,
studying and making oil paintings, bowling and golf. She had served with the
pink lady auxiliaries and volunteered with the American Red Cross.
Survivors include one son, Loren E. Williams III of Sulphur; one daughter,
Mrs. Rick (Tamah Leone) Goad of Sulphur; two grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Barton Wood - 5/28/2001
SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Barton Wood, 37, will be announced by
Robison Funeral Home. He died Saturday.
Kenneth W. Bolgiano Sr. - 5/29/2001
LEESVILLE &emdash; Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Bolgiano Sr., 54, of
Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 29, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Bolgiano died Sunday, May 27, 2001, in Shreveport.
Joshua Bonnitt - 5/29/2001
VINTON &emdash; Funeral services for Joshua "Josh" Bonnitt, 21, of Orange,
Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, in Emmanuel Baptist Church.
The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff
Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m.
Wednesday in the church.
Mr. Bonnitt died Sunday, May 27, 2001, in Vinton.
He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Vinton for most of his
life. He was a graduate of Vinton High School. He was a construction worker
with Industrial Technicians. He was a member or Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include three brothers, Matthew Bonnitt, Benjamin Bonnitt and
Jordan Bonnitt, all of Vinton; three sisters, Micah Bonnitt, Bethany Bonnitt
and Moriah Bonnitt, all of Vinton; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bryan
(Laurie Ann) Bonnitt of Vinton; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
(Annabell) Wofford of Vinton and Brad Bonnitt of Spring, Texas; maternal
grandparents, LeRoy Jagneaux of Vinton and Elaine Jagneaux of Orange;
paternal great-grandmother, Inona Qubre of Vinton; and maternal
great-grandmother, Ruth Matthews of Orange.
Lessie N. Doyle - 5/29/2001
EUNICE &emdash; Funeral services for Lessie N. Doyle, 73, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 30, in New Zion Baptist Church.
The Rev. Allen Ben will officiate. Burial will be in Honey Bee Cemetery
under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the church.
Mrs. Doyle died Saturday, May 26, 2001, in the local hospital.
Survivors include six daughters, Bessie D. Gordon and Beryl D. Brown, both
of Eunice, Mona D. Tolston and Veronica Lynn D. Woodard, both of Lake
Charles, and Rita D. Frazier and Emma D. Burky, both of Port Arthur, Texas;
one brother, Jorris Ned of Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Joyce Doucet and
Bernita Fontenot, both of Eunice; 14 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Elgie Frugia - 5/29/2001
JENNINGS &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Elgie Frugia, 84, will be
announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Monday in her
residence.
Louis A. Hanks - 5/29/2001
LAKE ARTHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Louis A. Hanks, 76, will be at 3
p.m. Wednesday, May 30, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial
will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home
of Welsh.
Mr. Hanks died Sunday, May 27, 2001, in his residence.
Dorothy L. Howard - 5/29/2001
Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Lee Howard, 57, will be announced by King's
Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Vergie W. Mathis - 5/29/2001
LEESVILLE &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Vergie W. Mathis, 78, will be
announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday in Alexandria.
Clark B. Merritt - 5/29/2001
LEESVILLE &emdash; Funeral services for Clark B. Merritt, 77, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, May 30, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. M.B. Franks will officiate. Burial will be in Forestlawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Merritt died Friday, May 25, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital.
He was a native of Levels, W.Va., and had lived in Leesville since 1970. He
retired from the Army as a sergeant in 1972 after 30 years. He was a guard
at Angola State Penitentiary for 10 years. He was a member of the Kiwanis
Club. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl M. Thomason of Lake Charles; one
brother, Shull Merritt of St. Petersburg, W.Va.; and two sisters, Gyneth
Raines and Doris Eye, both of Romeny, W.Va.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the
Alzheimer's Association, the family said.
Percy P. Pelloquin - 5/29/2001
SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Percy P. Pelloquin, 77, will be at 11
a.m. Wednesday, May 30, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
The Rev. Durl Harry Schultz will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods
Cemetery in Edgerly.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Pelloquin died at 12:35 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2001, in the local
hospital.
He was a native of Kinder and had lived in Sulphur for 40 years. He was a
heavy-equipment operator with International Union of Operating Engineers
Local 406. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2130.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Pelloquin of Sulphur; one son, Nathan
Pelloquin of Sulphur; one daughter, Judy Richard of Sulphur; two sisters,
Cora Perkins of Woodland, Texas, and Flora M. Brakeman, of Crosby, Texas;
eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Meva M. Smith - 5/29/2001
LONGVILLE &emdash; Funeral services for Meva M. Smith, 86, will be at 10
a.m. today, May 29, in Longville Baptist Church.
The Revs. James M. Carson, Stuart Graves and Arthur Rockett will officiate.
Burial will be in Barrentine Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial
Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church.
Mrs. Smith died Sunday, May 27, 2001, in the local hospital.
She was a native of Stonewall and had lived in Longville for most of her
life. She taught at Singer, Ragley and Longville elementary schools. She
retired after 30 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star's
Star of Magnolia Chapter 238 in Ragley. She was a member of the local, state
and national retired teacher associations. She was a member of Longville
Baptist Church and of WMU.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Allen "Bobby" Smith of DeRidder and Bill
Mack Smith of Longville; one daughter, Nelwyn Faye Lee of Summerfield; eight
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Barbara H. Toucheck - 5/29/2001
OBERLIN &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Barbara Jane Huffman Toucheck, 48,
will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Oakdale
hospital.
Welcome infant - 5/29/2001
Funeral arrangements for the infant Dylon C. Welcome will be announced by
King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital.
Leone Williams - 5/29/2001
SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Leone Williams, 87, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 29, in First Christian Church.
Dr. Robert White will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in
Edgerly under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.
Mrs. Williams died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2001, in a local
hospital.
A native of Linden, Texas, she had lived in the Sulphur area for 25 years.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Sulphur. She her husband did
pastoral work for the church. She was a homemaker. She was a Pink Lady and
an American Red Cross volunteer.
Survivors include one son, Loren E. Williams III of Sulphur; one daughter,
Mrs. Rick (Tamah Leone) Goad of Sulphur; two grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Lester Williamson - 5/29/2001
JUNCTION CITY &emdash; Funeral services for Lester Williamson, 86, will be
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, in Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church. Burial
will be in Cannon Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral
Home of DeRidder.
Mr. Williamson died Monday, May 28, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital.
Bart A. Wood - 5/29/2001
SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Bart Allen Wood, 37, will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, May 30, in Robison Funeral Home. The body will be cremated.
Mr. Wood died Saturday, May 26, 2001, in his residence.
Lillian Arceneaux - 5/30/2001
Funeral arrangements for Lillian Arceneaux, 72, will be announced by Combre
Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital.
Elgie F. Frugia - 5/30/2001
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Elgie Marie Fontenot Frugia, 84, will be at
3 p.m. today, May 30, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Frugia died Monday, May 28, 2001, in her residence.
Louise Green - 5/30/2001
Funeral services for Louise "Aunt Lou" Green, 88, will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 31, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
The Rev. Elmor Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. Thursday in the church.
She died Friday, May 25, 2001, in a local hospital.
She had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Mount
Calvary Baptist Church and its usher board.
Annie Greene - 5/30/2001
ETHEL, Miss. - Funeral services for Annie Greene, 96, of Oakdale, will be at
2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, in Doty Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Doty Springs Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of
Oakdale.
Mrs. Greene died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in an Oakdale hospital.
Dorothy L. Howard - 5/30/2001
Funeral services for Dorothy Lee "Miss Dot" Howard, 57, will be at 7 p.m.
today, May 30, in St. Memorial Church of God in Christ.
The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
with burial Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. today.
Mrs. Howard died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Franklin, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She
was a 1961 graduate of W.O. Boston High School. She was a member of the
Southwest Louisiana Mass Choir. She was formerly employed by the Calcasieu
Parish School Board for 25 years. She was a member of St. Memorial Church of
God in Christ and its usher board and mission department.
Survivors include two sons, Barry L. Howard of Lake Charles and Carl E.
Howard of Albuquerque, N.M.; one daughter, Trena Howard of Lake Charles; one
brother, John Howard of Houston; one sister, Eddie Mae Steward of Lake
Charles; and six grandchildren.
Mary A. Jordan - 5/30/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Mary Aileen Jordan, 80, of Crosby, Texas,
will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Houston
hospital.
Vergie W. Mathis - 5/30/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Vergie W. Mathis, 78, will be at 10:30 a.m.
today, May 30, in Castor Baptist Church. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery
under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Mathis died Sunday, May 27, 2001, in Alexandria.
Clark B. Merritt - 5/30/2001
LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Clark B. Merritt, 77, will be at 10 a.m.
today, May 30, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. M.B. Franks will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8 a.m. today.
Mr. Merritt died Friday, May 25, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital.
A native of Levels, W. Va., he had lived in the Vernon Parish area since
1970. He retired in 1972 as a staff sergeant from the U.S. Army, after 30
years of service. He was a guard at the Louisiana State Prison for 10 years.
He was a member of the Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl M. Thomason of Lake Charles; one
brother, Shull Merritt of McHenry, Miss.; and two sisters, Gyneth Raines and
Doris Eye, both of Romney, W. Va.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the National
Alzheimer's Association Southwest Louisiana Chapter, 2041 Silverside Drive,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808, the family said.
Payne infant - 5/30/2001
Graveside services for De'Vonta Devon Payne, infant daughter of Keith James
Smith and Tiffany Michelle Payne, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 30, in
Consolata Cemetery.
The Rev. Isiah Thomas will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction
of Johnson Funeral Home.
The infant died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in a New Orleans
hospital.
Additional survivors include her paternal grandmother, Lena Smith of Lake
Charles; her maternal grandmother, Mary Alice Payne of Lake Charles; her
paternal great-grandfather, Sonny Smith of Lake Charles; and her maternal
great-grandmother, Jane Payne of Opelousas.
Willie B. Sumbler - 5/30/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Willie Beatrice Sumbler, 67, will be
announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in an Alexandria
hospital.
Kevin G. Touchet - 5/30/2001
WELSH - Funeral services for Kevin Glenn Touchet, 32, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 31, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Elsye Mae Sonnier will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn
Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Mr. Touchet died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in Lake Charles.
A native of Welsh, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a carpenter. He
was Pentecostal.
Survivors include one brother, David Touchet Jr. of Lake Charles; three
sisters, Tracy Foil of Salt Lake City, Donna Bebee of Woodlawn and Elizabeth
Touchet of Iowa; his father, David Touchet Sr. of Welsh; his mother, Elaine
Camp of Iowa; and his maternal grandmother, Alma Nunez of Welsh.
Welcome infant - 5/30/2001
Graveside services for Dylon Cade Welcome, infant son of Cecile V. Mackey
and Felton Welcome III, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31, in Combre
Memorial Park. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home.
The infant died Sunday, May 27, 2001, in a local hospital.
Albert Alfred - 5/31/2001
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Albert Alfred, 86, will be at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 1, in Ninth Baptist Church.
The Rev. M.L. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Arrangements are by Owens-Thomas
Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. Friday in the church.
Mr. Alfred died Saturday, May 26, 2001, in the local hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Louanna Poullard of Mamou; two sons, Wilbert
Alfred of Ville Platte and Robert L. Alfred of Lake Charles; one brother,
the Rev. Kirby Alfred of Lake Charles; one sister, Len Arvie of Ville
Platte; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Euphemie E. Andrews - 5/31/2001
CAMERON - Funeral services for Euphemie East Andrews, 87, will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 31, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in
under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole.
Visitation is from 8 a.m., with a rosary at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Andrews died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of Cameron. She was a retired Cameron Post
Office worker. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She
was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
Survivors include three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Ava Broussard - 5/31/2001
WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Ava Broussard, 81, will be announced by
Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital.
Daniel H. Doescher - 5/31/2001
MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Daniel H. Doescher, 87, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, June 1, in Hixson Funeral Home.
The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today.
Mr. Doescher died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a longtime employee of
Union Sulphur Co. He was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Irma Doescher of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Renee
Gunn of Lake Charles; one brother, Herman Doescher of Moss Bluff; two
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Anthony Doucet - 5/31/2001
Funeral arrangements for Anthony Doucet, 82, will be announced by Hixson
Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital.
Dennis M. Flynn - 5/31/2001
ELIZABETH - Graveside services for Dennis Michael Flynn, 52, will be at 1
p.m. today, May 31, in Hampton Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mr. Flynn died Monday, May 28, 2001, in his residence.
Mary A. Jordan - 5/31/2001
OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mary Aileen Jordan, 80, will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 2, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pecan Grove
Cemetery in the Cypress Creek community.
Mrs. Jordan died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in a Houston hospital.
Joseph E. O'Connor - 5/31/2001
JENNINGS - Graveside services for Joseph E. O'Connor, 75, of Roanoke, will
be at 2 p.m. today, May 31, in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Miguez
Funeral Home.
Mr. O'Connor died Thursday, May 24, 2001, in his residence.
Gerald Richards - 5/31/2001
SULPHUR - Memorial services for Gerald "Jerry" Richards, 70, will be at 4
p.m. Friday, June 1, in Robison Funeral Home. The body was cremated.
Mr. Richards died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a local hospital.
Ethel D. Robinson - 5/31/2001
Funeral services for Ethel Dyess Robinson, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Friday,
June 1, in New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Robinson died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in her residence.
Willie B. Sumbler - 5/31/2001
GLENMORA - Funeral services for Willie Beatrice Sumbler, 67, will be at 11
a.m. Saturday, June 2, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Liberty Hill Cemetery in Long Leaf under the direction of Thompson Funeral
Home of Oakdale.
Mrs. Sumbler died Monday, May 28, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital.