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ADAMS, Reggie G.
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Reggie Guy Adams, 78, died December 2, 2003. He was a decorated World War II veteran, and retired from the State of Louisiana. Survivors include three daughters, Eva Roberts of Bogalusa, Laura Seals and husband Charles of Varnado, and Patricia Grantham and husband Marc of Bush; three brothers, Ray Adams of San Antonio, TX, Johnny Adams of Shreveport, and Joe L. Adams of Bogalusa; three sisters, Ethel Haik of Monroe, Bobby Grace Navo and husband Joseph of New Orleans, and Joan Campbell and husband Wardell of Sulfur; 3 grandchildren, Edward Dubuisson and wife Marcella, Adrienne Sanders and husband Jonathan, and Patricia Seals and husband Robbie; 5 step-grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert "Bob" Adams and Elmer Mae Robbins Adams; two brothers, James S. Adams and Brock Adams; and Doris Adams. Services were held at the chapel of Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home with Rev. Bennett Mullins and Rev. Walter Hiney officiating. Burial was at Adams Cemetery with military graveside services by Magic City American Legion Post #24.
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AKERS, Fred E.
MER ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Fred Erwin "Punk" Akers, 62, died January 9, 2007. He was a powerhouse maintenance employee for International Paper Co. He attended Mer Rouge Baptist Church, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Karen Elaine Akers; four sons, Fred Stefan Akers and wife Alison of Brenham, TX, George Foster Adams and wife Monica of Montgomery, AL, Erwin Thomas Akers and wife Kelly of Collinston, LA, and Shawn Michael Akers of San Diego, CA; four sisters, Carol Ann Boyte and husband Larry of Monroe, LA, Dorothy Faustine Wilson and husband Ray of Oroville, WA, Faye Emily Risher and husband Johnson of Bastrop and Dennis Moss Akers and wife Lynn of Collinston; 9 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Foster and Bernice Loraine Akers; a sister, Betty Jean Gilly; and a grandson, Aaron Akers. Services were held at Mer Rouge Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Vollmar and Rev. Cal Adams officiating. Burial was at Mer Rouge Cemetery with arrangements by Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LA.
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ALFORD, Almeady
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Almeady Woods Alford, 76, died February 17, 2005. She was born on April 11, 1928. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Morace and husband Fred, Joyce Pierce and husband Mike, Sallie Roberts and husband LeRoy, and Deloris Traylor and husband Henry Ray; a son, Johnny Tillman; 15 grandchildren; and 31 great grandchildren. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery with arrangements by Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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ALLEMAN, Wayne
RAYNE, LOUISIANA: Wayne Alleman, 24, died March 17, 2004. Survivors include his parents, Darrell and Theresa Alleman, Scott; mother, Jean Michele, Carencro; one brother, Chad Alleman, Scott; paternal grandparents, Leroy and Sybil Alleman, Duson; maternal grandmother, Rita Babineaux, Lafayette; maternal grandmother, Grace Boutte, Lafayette; aunts and uncles, Carson and Pricilla Alleman, Patrick and Windy Alleman, Francis and Eva Touchet, Robert and Bella Clotheaux, Alphe and Jeanette Lavergne, Vicky and Haitham Mohammed, and Mike and Brenda Benoit. Services were held at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott with Fr. Gil Dutel officiating. Burial was at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Scott with arrangements by Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.
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ALUGAS, Herbert
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Herbert Charles Alugas, 70, died March 14, 1989 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was a retired bakery employee, and a lifelong New Orleans resident. Survivors include four sisters, Mary Glapion, Mabel Alugas, Carmella McCallon and Manuella Goodman; and two brothers, Sidney Alugas, Jr. and Lucien Alugas. Services were held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Louis Cemetery No. 2.
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AMASON, Fred W.
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Fred W. Amason, 81, died December 1, 2007. He was born born July 10, 1926. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Amason; a son, Fred Kennedy Amason and wife Haylea; daughters, Monica Minczeski and husband Tony, and Arden Amason Frost and husband Rock; 11 grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Farnsworth. Interment was at Palestine Cemetery in Caldwell Parish under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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ANZALONE, Frank V., Jr.
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Frank Vincent Anzalone, Jr., 86, died on February 15, 2005. He was born October 23, 1918. He and his brother, Vincent, founded Star Hardware and Furniture Company in 1941, from which he retired in 1995. He attended Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana Junior College and served as a U.S Army paratrooper in WWII. He served in the Louisiana National Guard and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1978. He was a member of various civic organizations, the Reserve Officers Association, and the American Legion, where he was a former Vice Commander. He was Past Commander of MOWW, First President of the JGS Parents Club, Former Scout Master of Troop 1 Boy Scouts of America, and AMVETS Past Commander. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank, Sr. and Marguerite Zuccaro Anzalone; brothers and sisters, Anthony Anzalone, Lillian Anzalone, Emma Jungina, Josephine Anzalone, and Marie Comrato; and grandson, Benjamin Jones. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Elaine Stuckey Anzalone of Monroe; children, Kay Cargel of Monroe, Frank Anzalone III and wife Patsy of Monroe, Diane Jones and husband Rex Jones of Seminole, FL, Peggy Clark of Monroe, Dr. Charles Anzalone and wife Connie of Crowley, LA, Ronald Anzalone and wife Gina of Brambleton, VA, and Dr. Gary Anzalone and wife, Cindy of El Dorado, AR; brother, Vincent Anzalone and his wife, Flo of Monroe; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment was at St. Matthew Cemetery with arrangements handled by Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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ARCHANGEL, Chester, Sr.
OLIVIER, LOUISIANA: Chester Archangel, Sr. died October 26, 2009. He was born October 17, 1918 to the late Jessie and Sadie Parker Archangel. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a longtime member of Little Zorah Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the Deacon Board, and was a teacher and superintendent in the Sunday School department. He also visited the sick and shut-ins, and was involved with prison ministry. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Lucille Daniel Archangel; his children, Chester (Ethel) Archangel, Jr. of Shreveport, Jannette (Freddie) Hector, Glenda (T.A.) Jones of Lake Charles, and Rickey (Rene) Archangel of San Diego, CA; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; three brothers-in-law, Jules Daniel, Earl Daniel and Wilma Daniel, all of Orange, TX; his special friends, Louise Barlow and Shelby (Linda) Green; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and eleven siblings, Linzer Archangel, Mary Norbert, Martha Nickerson, Mitchell Archangel, Cedjuis Junius Archangel, Melvin Archangel, Rev. Samuel Archangel, Ellis Archangel, Virginia Fontonet, Jessie Archangel, Jr., and Rev. England Archangel. Services were held at Little Zorah Baptist Church. Interment was at Zion Travelers Church Cemetery by Journet and Bolden Funeral Home.
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ARNANDEZ, Brother Richard A.
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA: Brother Richard A. Arnandez, FSC, 93, died July 4, 2005. He served in the Christian Brothers order for 78 years. He was born January 14, 1912 to Jules Gervaia Arnandez and Eugenie Pellerin. In 1925, he entered the Junior Novitiate of the Brothers. On Christmas Eve 1927, he received his religious habit. Brother Richard started teaching at Cathedral High School in El Paso, TX in 1932, and made his final vows on August 15, 1937. He taught extensively in Texas and Louisiana. After retiring as a teacher, he worked for the Tribunal of the Diocese of Lafayettte until 1989. He resided within the community of De La Salle-Christian Brothers for the past 22 years. He was an organist, composer, linguist and author. Services were held at the De La Salle-Christian Brothers Chapel, followed by burial at De La Salle Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Martin & Castille Funeral Home.
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ARTIGUE, Betty V.
GONZALES, LOUISIANA: Betty Artigue, 64, died January 18, 2005. She was a homemaker and attended St. Mark Catholic Church. Interment was at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Artigue, Prairieville; a daughter, Monica Bozzell, Baton Rouge; two sons, Ricky Artigue, St. Amant, and Tony Artigue, Prairieville; a sister, Dorothy Aymond, Eunice; and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Vidrine and Ola Courville Vidrine; and a brother, Wilbert Vidrine.
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AUBRY, Maceo F.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Maceo Francis Aubry, 62, died August 17, 2005. He was an automotive body and fender repairman, as well as a U.S. Army veteran. He attended Southern University in New Orleans. Among the survivors are his father, Francis Maceo Aubry; a son, Marc Aubry; a daughter, Tracey Henry; and a sister, Susan Bailey. Interment was at Mount Olivet Mausoleum under the direction of Heritage Funeral Directors, Inc.
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AVRIL, Joffre
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA: Joffre Gabriel Avril, 82, died July 26, 1999. He was the husband of Mary Logarbo Avril; father of Josie Ramsey and Robert, Tommy Sr., and James Avril; son of the late Jean Marie and Ernestine Avril; and brother of Victorine Bailey. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery under the direction of Lake Lawn Funeral Home.
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BABB, Bessie
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Bessie Mavis Hooks Babb, 91, died December 9, 2009. She was an elementary school teacher in Morehouse Parish for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana State College and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She attended Lakeshore Baptist Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Carolyn Babb; two sisters, Mamie Herring and Thelma Mabray; 2 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Keith F. Babb; a son, Bobby Babb; a sister, Oleta Smith; and a brother, Billy Hooks. Interment was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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BACKERT, Lawanna
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA: Lawanna Marie Backert, 48, died on December 15, 2001. She was a nurse. She was the mother of Jason Leonard Migliore, Sr., Tonya Marie Pinner, Crystal Dale Crowe and Lawanna Rochelle Crowe; daughter of Louis Backert and Judy Dunlap Tallent; sister of Francis X. Landry, Venetia L. Backert and Gennifer A. Backert. She is also survived by four grandsons. Services were held at Honaker Funeral Home, followed by interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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BAGBY, Alma
BASTROP, LOUISIANA: Alma Ruth Bagby, 67, died on February 9, 2004. She was born June 28, 1936. She was preceded in death by husband, Herman Oral Bagby; a son, Herman Glenn Bagby; parents, Wayne Burrell Cole and Lillian Ruth Cole. Among the survivors are a son, James Bagby of Bastrop; three daughters, Deborah Ketten, Patricia Ellerbe and Ollileen Edison all of Bastrop; sister, Louise Condenzia of North Carolina; aunt, Helen Freeman of Oak Grove; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove with Rev. Jimmy Herring and Rev. Don Wright officiating. Interment was at Red Wing Cemetery.
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BAGWELL, Esco W.
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Esco Winthrop Bagwell, 87, died September 23, 2007. He retired from LP&L, and was an Army Veteran of World War II. He attended Sandel Drive Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Inez M. Bagwell; two daughters, Rita B. Blaylock of Orlando, FL, and Mildred B. Moreland and husband David of West Monroe; two sons, Richard Bagwell and wife Bea of Pecan Island, LA, and Larry Bagwell and wife Pam of West Monroe; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his stepdaughters, Patricia Hunt of Monroe, Alice Gilliland and husband Archie of West Monroe, Helen Sansom and husband Ed of San Antonio, TX; 4 step-grandchildren; and 7 step great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Lynda Capps and husband Johnny of Swartz, LA; and a half-brother, George Callender of Jayess, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vada and Henry Bagwell; and his wife and mother of children, Frednia Boyd Bagwell. Interment was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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BAHAM, Arvey
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Arvey Baham, 89, died March 29, 2008. He was a truck driver for A&P Grocery, and was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed vegetable gardening. He is survived by a son, Michael Baham of Metairie; a daughter, Annelle Baham McGovern and husband Daniel of Slidell; 2 grandchildren; a brother, Martin Baham of Ponchatoula; and two sisters, Azalea Faulkner and Allie Bourgeois, both of Independence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Drago Baham; his parents, Joseph M. and Misoura Pierre Baham; and a brother, Smith Baham. Entombment was at St. Peter's Cemetery under the direction of David Funeral Home.
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BAIAMONTE, Joseph
TICKFAW, LOUISIANA: Joseph Vincent Baiamonte, 84, died August 30, 2007 at his home. He was born October 22, 1922 in Amite to Vincent and Josephine Levatino Baiamonte. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Moore Baiamonte; a daughter and son-in-law, Marie Baiamonte and Louis Lemmon; a son and daughter-in-law, Vincent P. and Jo Anne Baiamonte; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Anthony Trapen; a sister, Sarah B. Muscarello; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine G. Baiamonte; five brothers, Pete, Frank, Tony, Sam and John Baiamonte; and two sisters, Mamie Catalanotto and Phine Pisciotta. Services were held at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church. Interment was at the Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery by Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home.
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BAPTISTE, Hudson, Sr.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Hudson Baptiste, Sr., 77, died October 30, 1997. He was a retired maintenance worker, and formerly worked for the Housing Authority of New Orleans and Royal Furniture. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a lifelong New Orleans resident. He was a member of Calvary Spiritual Baptist Church. He was survived by six daughters, Betty Baptiste and Celeste, Dorothy, Rita, Tamara and Kathleen Warren; a son, Hudson B. Baptiste, Jr.; a sister, Janney Jackson Rollins; three brothers, Joseph Baptiste, Herman Baptiste, and David Baptiste; and 5 grandchildren. Burial was at Green Street Cemetery with arrangements by Majestic Mortuary.
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BARGER, Audrey
FOREST HILL, LOUISIANA: Audrey F. Barger, 84, died January 8, 2002. She was born November 1, 1917. She was a member of Elwood Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Wayne Barger of Pineville; a daughter, Joyce Laborde of Effie; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Elwood Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Hoychick officiating. Burial was at Butters Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
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BARMORE, William W.
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: William Wayne Barmore, 67, died December 5, 2009. He was born March 16, 1942 to William and Marjorie Barmore. He is survived by three daughters, Joy Clark, Tina Bynog, and Becky Middleton; his siblings, Lane Barmore, Marjorie Elouise Stutts, Glen Barmore, and Marie Manshack; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William Barmore; a brother, Roy Barmore; and a great-grandson, Alexander Martin. Interment was at Mineral Springs Cemetery in Dubach, LA under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
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BARNES, Viola
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Viola Allie Barnes, 97, died September 14, 2007. Interment was at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements by Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.
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BARONNE, Angelo, Jr.
BUNKIE, LOUISIANA: Funeral services for Angelo "A.J." Baronne, Jr., 59, were held June 10, 2003 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Patrick Braquet officiating. He is survived by three sons, Gino Baronne, Angelo Baronne, and Santino Baronne, all of Bunkie; a brother, James Baronne of Marksville; two sisters, Vivian Drouin of Bunkie, and Rosalynn Rabalais of Fort Worth, TX; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo Baronne, Sr. and Essie Baronne. Burial was at Pythian Cemetery in Bunkie with arrangements by Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home.
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BARRIOS, Wade J.
CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA: Wade Joseph Barrios died May 8, 1944. He was killed in Germany during World War II. He was born February 27, 1922 to Octave and Ida Brown Barrios. Interment was at Big Woods Cemetery.
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BARRON, Rosemary
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Rosemary Barron, 74, died October 18, 2006. She was born October 1, 1932 in Camden, AR. She was a member at Broadmoor Assembly and First Assembly of God in Shreveport. She is survived by two children, David Barron (Deborah) of Shreveport, and Rosalyn Posey (Gary) of San Diego, CA; a brother, Jerry Bailey of Bossier City; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Barron. Interment was at Hill Crest Memorial Park by Hill Crest Funeral Home.
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BARTOW, Gary
ZACHARY, LOUISIANA: Gary Lynn Bartow, 66, died March 10, 2007. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Susan Kay Troup; two sons, Todd A. Bartow and wife Holly Ferrington Bartow of Zachary, and Mark L. Bartow and fiance Emmy Mayer of Louisville, KY; his mother, Geraldine Kriebel Bartow of St. Petersburg, PA; a brother; three sisters; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Findley Cecil Bartow. Arrangements were handled by Charlet Funeral Home.
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BATISTE, Michael J.
BRANCH, LOUISIANA: Michael John Batiste passed away June 24, 2004. He was born December 28, 1947 to the late Leroy "Neg" Batiste and Rena Boutte. He was a farmer and a construction worker. He was a member of the Trustee and Steward Boards, as well as chairperson of the Bazaar Committee for a number of years. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Chaney Batiste of Branch; two daughters, Hope (Sherron) Batiste of Branch, and Faith (Demoine) Declouette of Rayne; and one son, Scoey (Shemeka) Batiste of Branch; two sisters, Helen Wilbert and Annabell Batiste, both of Rayne; six grandchldren, Charity, Precious, Da Vin, De'Ante, Destini, and De'Vonnie; and a host of nieces, nephews, close friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother. Services were held at Maryland Chapel C.M.E. Church in Branch with Rev. Jessie Banks, Sr., officiating. Interment was at the Maryland Chapel Cemetery with arrangements by H.G. Raphael Funeral Home.
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BATTISTE, Clementine
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Clementine Battiste, 65, died July 8, 1994 at University Hospital. She was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by four sons, Gilbert, Lionel, Nathaniel and Richard Battiste; two daughters, Lorelene Battiste and Lois Santinac; her grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at Central Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home.
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BAUDOUIN, Alvina
BOUTTE, LOUISIANA: Alvina Comardelle Breaux Baudouin, 83, died July 18, 2005. Survivors include three sons, Herbert J., Marion M., and Marty J. Breaux; three daughters, Malinda B. Rodrigue, Marion M., and Arlene Ann Breaux; a brother, Raymond Comardelle; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Irby Breaux and Edwin Baudouin; her parents, Albert and Anna Dufrene Comardelle; a daughter, Norma Breaux; three brothers, Hyman, Expo, and Simon Comardelle; and three sisters, Zoe Dufrene, Lovinia Frickey, and Alverta Dufrene. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche, LA.
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BAULDREE, Rev. Malcolm
GRETNA, LOUISIANA: Rev. Malcolm Q. Bauldree, 51, died November 12, 1974 at the New Orleans Veterans' Hospital. He was born October 21, 1923. He was an Assembly of God pastor, and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Iris Vickery Bauldree; a daughter, Phyllis Bauldree of Gretna; a foster son, Hans Hansen of Gretna; his mother, Nellie Bauldree; three sisters, Clara Griffin of Alford, FL, and Ruth Padillo and Catherine Durance, both of Fort Myers, FL; and three brothers, Wade Bauldree of Leesburg, FL, Nathanial Bauldree of Denver, CO, and William Bauldree of Charleston, SC. Services were held at Cypress Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Burial was at the Cypress Creek Cemetery in Washington County, FL with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.
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BAWCOM, Parker
BASTROP, LOUISIANA: Parker Will Bawcom, 91, died January 25, 2005. He was a member of Central Church of Christ and was the retired owner of Bawcom's Grocery and Service Station. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Bawcom of Bastrop; three daughters, Ava Nell Linzay of Monroe, Betty Wilson of Bastrop, and Linda Hayman of Monroe; two brothers, Burney Bawcom of Searcy, and Elbert Bawcom of McGhee; a sister, Juanita Gammel of Crossett; 5 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and a grandson. Services were held at Cox Funeral Home with Waymon Swain and Darwin Hunter officiating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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BAXTER, Rufus
CLINTON, LOUISIANA: Rufus Baxter, 72, died January 1, 2007. He worked for Tri-Parish Co-Op. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robbie and Yvette Alpizar Baxter, and Randy Baxter, all of Clinton; his mother, Ida Baxter of Clinton; a brother and sister-in-law, Dallas and Nancy Baxter of Zachary; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Virginia Lucille Baxter; and his father, David Rufus Baxter. Services were held at Days Chapel AME Church. Burial was at the church cemetery by Charlet Funeral Home.
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BAZILE, Paul C.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Paul Clark Bazile died November 27, 2007. He was born June 4, 1970. He was employed at ECM Consultants, Inc. as an engineering project manager. He is survived by his mother, Elaine Bazile; his children, Teaera Marie Andrews, Daisa Monique Dorsey, and Paul Clark Bazile, Jr.; his fiance, Denisha Dorsey; a brother, Damian A. Mayho; a grandmother, Mattie Floyd; a close family friend, Bryan Humphrey; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Interment was at Resthaven Gardens of Memory under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
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BAZOR, Jimmy
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Jimmy Victor Bazor, 71, died December 26, 2009. He is survived by six daughters, Laura Lee Short and Lena Kellar, both of Poplarville, MS, Denette Bazor and Elizabeth Wofford, both of Nacona, TX, Mellisa Wofford of Red Oak, TX, and Victoria Ramos of Abilene, TZ; and a brother, Norval "Pops" Bazor of Bogalusa. He was preceded in death by his wives, Dawn Dunson, Sally Carter, and Jancis Bazor; seven brothers, Archie Bazor, Freddie Bazor, Halon Bazor, O.B. Bazor, Robert Bazor, Ray Bazor and Homer Bazor; and a sister, Noradale Alexander. Interment was at Alexander Cemetery in White Sand, MS under the direction of Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.
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BEARDEN, Odeser
DOWNSVILLE, LOUISIANA: Odeser Acree Bearden, 82, died March 5, 2005. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and fishing. She attended Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Oscar O. Bearden; three children, Annie N. Stein of Downsville, Joyce Hughes of Bastrop, and Oscar Bearden, Jr. of Downsville; three brothers, James Acree of Point, LA, Glen Acree of Wilhite, LA and Fred Acree of Longview, TX; three sisters, Margie Littleton of Downsville, Ann Whitehead of West Monroe, and Beatrice Thornton of Minden; 6 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnny William Bearden; a brother, Cecil Acree; and a son-in-law, Joseph Stein. Services were held at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville with Rev. Frank Shields and Rev. Floyd Pate officiating. Interment was at Mt. Ararat Cemetery with arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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BEARDEN, Shelby L.
HOMER, LOUISIANA: Shelby Leon Bearden died November 17, 2009. He was born July 3, 1933. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching sports, playing guitar and singing. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bearden; two sons, Mark Bearden of Homer, and Paul Bearden of Homer; a sister, Geneva Jones of Minden; four brothers, Arvil Bearden and wife Climmie of Homer, Hershel Bearden and wife Pattie of Lufkin, TX, W.C. Bearden and wife Mary Jane of Chandler, TX, and J.C. Bearden and wife Betty of Kilgore, TX; hiw mother-in-law, Oneta Tuggle of Minden; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bennie Bearden; and three sisters, Verlee Bearden, Vinnie Faye Bearden, and Marie Shively. Interment was at Union Springs Cemetery in Shongaloo by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
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BEASON, Maybelle
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Maybelle Franks Beason, 70, died February 8, 2005 as a result of a pedestrian-automobile accident. She was a retired employee of the Louisiana State School for the Deaf. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Plunket and husband Craig, and Becky Leonard; a son, Randy Landry; a sister, Mavis Voiselle; a brother, Kirby Franks; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Greenoaks Memorial Park with arrangements by Greenoaks Funeral Home.
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BELGARD, Merty
PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA: Merty "Betty" Belgard, 72, died September 5, 2008. She worked in the bookkeeping department at American Box Company in Alexandria, and was a member of Big Island Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Winston W. Belgard; a daughter, Myra Ann Gremillion of Pineville; a sister, Gracie Ann Anderson of Shreveport; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Harvey and Lucille Joanna Swinnen Fountain; and a brother, James "Jim" Fountain. Services were held at Big Island Baptist Church. Burial was at Big Island Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.
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BENNETT, Ida V.
SIMPSON, LOUISIANA: Ida V. "Tiny" Bennett, 91, died on July 29, 2005. She was a homemaker and attended Simpson Church of God. Among the survivors are a son, Ralph Bennett of Simpson; a sister, Essie Lee Manasco of Simpson; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Simpson Church of God with Rev. Terry Adams officiating. Interment was at Welcome Cemetery with arrangements by Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
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BENNY, Edith
SULPHUR, LOUISIANA: Edith Broussard Vincent Benny, 88, died September 20, 2009. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, and served with the Altar Society. She enjoyed sewing. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Rhodes and husband Dusty of Sulphur; two sons, Larry Vincent, Sr. of Sulphur and Bufford Vincent and wife Doris of Baytown, TX; a brother, Hugh Broussard of Deweyville, TX; a sister, Annie Welch of Hackberry; 7 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Aldis John Vincent and Arley J. Benny; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Marie Vincent; three brothers, Adam Broussard, Paul Broussard and Alton Broussard; two sisters, Mary Lyons Trawick and Verna Mae Richard; and 3 grandchildren, Bruce Vincent, Lynette Billeaud, and Ray Billeaud. Services were held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
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BENOIT, Stanford J.
LAKE ARTHUR, LOUISIANA: Stanford Joseph Benoit, 71, died February 17, 2009. He a retired superintendent for a construction company. He is survived by his wife, Emma Conner Benoit; three sons and daughters-in-law, Darren and Wendy Mann Benoit of Winnie, TX, Steven and Yvette LeJeune Benoit of Jennings, and David and Roxanne Guidry Benoit of Lake Arthur; and 7 grandchildren. Burial was at Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
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BENTON, Violee
SLIDELL, LOUISIANA: Violee Benton, 83, died September 18, 2004. She attended Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Lionell Goodman of Picayune, MS, and Charles Lewis of Slidell; 5 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Services were held at Macedonia Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were handled by Baylous Funeral Home of Picayune, MS.
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BERG, Raymond R.
BENTON, LOUISIANA: Raymond Reese Berg died October 10, 2009. He was born September 11, 1922. He was Chief of Police with the Dalton Police Department for over 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and served with the 93rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite Bodies, and the El Karubah Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Linda Berg; his children, Todd and April Hylbert of Bossier City, and Jennifer and Alan Ewing of Benton, LA; and his grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA.
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BERGERON, Leo
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Leo Bergeron, 90, died October 11, 1997. He was a native of Lafourche Parish. A New Orleans resident for over 60 years, he was a tour guide and cab driver with United Cabs. He is survived by a brother, Harris Bergeron of Choctaw, OK. Interment was at Resthaven Park with arrangements by Westside Funeral Home.
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BERGERON, Wallace
DES ALLEMANDS, LOUISIANA: Wallace "Swampy" Bergeron, 64, died April 24, 2002. He attended Des Allemands Mennonite Church, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his mother, Marion Trauth Bergeron; his sons, Todd and Timothy Bergeron; his daughters, Toni Stone, Nicole Plaisance and Claire Zeringue; brothers, Freddie, Ray and Donald Bergeron; sisters, Sylvia Bertrand and Wanda Bergeron; and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Martin Bergeron; and his father, Alex Joseph Bergeron. Services were held at Des Allemands Mennonite Church. Burial was at the Mennonite Cemetery with arrangements by Samart Funeral Home.
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BERTRAM, Mildred
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Mildred "Millie" Maestri Bertram, 92, died November 27, 2009. She was born September 18, 1917 to the late Ralph Maestri and Theresa Groppi. She was the mother of Cheryl A. Bertram and Jan B. Bell; mother-in-law of Patrick H. Bell; and the sister of Hilda Maestri and Lloyd Maestri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald T. Bertram; and two brothers, Robert Maestri and Marion Maestri. Interment was at St. Louis #3 Cemetery under the direction of Greenwood Funeral Home.
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BESS, Lois
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Lois "Teetie" Gajan died June 12, 2007. She was born June 27, 1925. She was a member of the Daughters Of The American Revolution, Friends Of The Shadows, the Fortnightly Club, and was a longtime tour guide for the Shadows. She attended the First United Methodist Church, and enjoyed playing bridge. She was involved in the sugarcane industry. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Leber Beall of Irving, TX, and Betty and Richard Walton of Bay City, TX; 2 grandsons; and 2 great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Bess; and her parents, Wade and Maxie Taylor Gajan. Services were held at First United Methodist Church. Interment was at Rosehill Cemetery under the direction of David Funeral Home.
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BIAS, Clara
NAPOLEONVILLE, LOUSIANA: Clara Mae Bias, 68, died October 9, 2009. She is survived by her husband, James Bias, Jr.; two daughters, Mary Bias of Thibodaux, and Latara Bias and fiance Eric Breaux; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Eric and Carla Bias of Belle Rose, LA and James Bias III of Napoleonville; two sisters, Yvonne Willis and Easter Willis, both of Napoleonville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Eddie and Dorothy Willis of Napoleonville, Alvin B., Sr. and Joyce Willis of Novato, CA, and Arthur and Calamity Willis of Thibodaux; other siblings, Randy Gilton of Raceland, and Lillian Gilton of Napoleonville; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter on the way; three aunts; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elouise Coler Willis and Henry Willis, Sr.; two infant sons, Shannon and Alvin Bias; a sister, Diane Willis; and a brother, Henry Willis, Jr. Services were held at St. John Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery by Williams & Southall Funeral Home.
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BLACK, Gertie
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Gertie Black, 80, died July 30, 2010. She was born October 29, 1928 to the late Leonard Black, Sr. and Grace Garrison Black. She was the mother of Linda Holmes, Pamela and Terries "Butchie" Stewart. Interment was at Bayhi Cemetery in Belle Chasse under the direction of Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home.
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BLACKMON, Kendra
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Kendra Monique Blackmon, 18, died February 7, 2005. She was a student at Marion Abramson Senior High School. Among the survivors are her father, Arthur Allen Blackmon; her mother, Michelle F. Johnson; her stepfather, William A. Johnson III; her stepmother, Elizabeth Blackmon; two brothers, Arthur Allen Blackmon III and Beauford Earl McGowan Jr.; five sisters, Iveonka James, Stephanie Fernandez, Mallori Pierre, and Champell and Creshonda Washington; and her grandparents, Oscar E. Fernandez Sr., Arthur A. Blackmon Sr., Lmae Blackmon, Lucille Johnson and Audrey Blackmon. Services were held at Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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BLACKMON, Nunlie C.
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Nunlie Canel Blackmon, 95, died May 9, 2009. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church. He is survived by five daughters, Earlene Chadwick of Mesquite, TX, and Linda (Bud) Thomas, Annette (W.D.) Watts, Trudi (Eddie) Lawrence, and Donna (Frank) Saraceno, all of Bogalusa; a brother, Ford (Josephine) Varden of Montevallo, AL; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Nell Blackmon and Virginia Blackmon, both of Pine; two nieces; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Headley Blackmon; two sons, Eddie H. Blackmon and Roger E. Blackmon; two grandsons, Warren Lee Thomas and Baby Chadwick; four sisters; and his parents, Keener Blackmon and Mamie Payton Blackmon. Interment was at Central Baptist Church Cemetery in Pine under the direction of Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.
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BLAKELY, Hettie
MER ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Hettie Blakely, 86, died August 29, 2006. She was a retired school teacher. She is survived by three children, Carolyn A. Bryant of Inglewood, CA, Joe B. Kees of Corona, CA, and Glendolyn Young of Bastrop, LA. Services were held at Cherry Hill No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, followed by interment at Jones Cemetery in Pioneer under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Bastrop, LA.
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BLALOCK, Elsie
BUNKIE, LOUISIANA: Elsie Meadows Blalock, 85, died December 22, 2005. She is survived by five sons, Johnnie Blalock of Athens, AL, Richard Blalock of Zachary, LA, Curtis Blalock of Bunkie, Dale Blalock of Zachary, LA and Leo Blalock of Mississippi; a daughter, Bernadine Toups of Chalmette, LA; 24 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Blalock; a son, Leon Blalock; a daughter, Mary Eugenia Kojis; a brother, Clifton Meadows; and her parents, Henry and Annabelle Meadows. Services were held at the chapel of Melancon Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Laborde officiating. Burial was at Morrow Baptist Cemetery.
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BLANCHER, Eldon C.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Eldon C. Blancher, 78, died April 29, 2009. He was born October 20, 1930. He was a certified public accountant, and a member of St. George Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Spicuzza Blancher; two daughters, Beth Blancher, and Ginger Ohlenforst and husband Tim; a son, Eldon Carl "Don" Blancher II and wife Madeleine; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton U. and Evelyn M. Blancher. Services were held at St. George Catholic Church. Entombment was at the St. George Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home.
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BLAZIO, Richard, Jr.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Richard Blazio, Jr., 61, died August 20, 2006. He was the son of the late Richard Blazio, Sr. and Irma Blazio. He was the father of Michael, Daneel and Troy Blazio and the late Shawn Blazio; brother of Lynn Dorsey, Patricia Sapp, Ralph Blazio, Sylvia Jones and Marlene Glapion; and is survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at Majestic Mortuary, followed by interment at Providence Mememorial Park Cemetery.
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BLOOD, Linda
ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA: Linda Douget Blood, 60, died April 22, 2008. She was born December 11, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Josephine Pommier Douget; and a grandson, Trevor Vidrine. Burial was at Griffin Hills Cemetery in Lone Pine under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home.
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BLOODSWORTH, Irene
VILLE PLATTE, LOUISIANA: Irene Whittington Bloodsworth, 84, died October 7, 2006. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Theresa Brown of Port Allen; a sister-in-law, Wanda Whittington; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a nephew; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Bloodsworth; and a brother, Jackie Lee Whittington. Services were held at Trinity Baptist Church. Interment was at Vandenburg Cemetery with arrangements by Rush Funeral Home.
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BLOOMER, Bertha
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Bertha Mae Washington Bloomer died February 12, 2007 at Willis Knighton Pierremont Health Center. Survivors include four daughters, Phyllis Bloomer, Glendia Beck (Billy), Terri Prescott (Anthony), and Donna Pea (Fred), all of Shreveport; a son, Dennis Bloomer; five sisters, Doris Bloomer (Jerry) of Shreveport, Curlie B. Clay of Mansfield, Oletha Parker (Tom) of Los Angeles, CA, and Pearlie Gipson (DeArthur) and Gladys Thomas, all of San Diego, CA; two brothers, Purvis Washington of Los Angeles, CA, and Willie Washington of San Diego, CA; an aunt, Ilee Washington of Keithville; a brother-in-law, Gus Gullatt (Cal) of Shreveport; a sister-in-law, Blanchie Washington of Los Angeles, CA; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Bloomer; her parents; and two brothers. Interment was at Carver Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home.
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BLUE, Alvin L., Sr.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Alvin Lamar Blue, Sr., 72, died January 16, 2000. He was born October 18, 1927 to Thomas Dudley and Nettie Zeigel Blue. He was a retired electrician for Stupp Corporation, and was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Stewart Blue of Prairieville; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Alvin Lamar Blue, Jr. and Christine Curran Blue of Slidell, La., Thomas D. and Shirley E. Blue of Zachary, La., and Allen O. Blue of Baton Rouge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene Blue and George Haynes of Baton Rouge and Marjorie Blue and Ronnie Ford of Walker, La.; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and his dog, Bear. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Stacey Blue. Burial was at Resthaven Gardens under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home.
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BOB, Clara
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA: Clara Vallier Bob, 76, died April 15, 2005. Survivors include two sons, Leonard and Hubert Bob; two grandchildren, Leonard Bob Jr. and Leonard Davis; one great-granddaughter, Lilah Bob; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Bob; her parents, Daniel and Ernestine Vallier; four sisters, Gladys Martin, Nancy Solomon, Alice Breaux and Eunice Vallier; two brothers, Dennis and Joe Vallier; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Guy and Effie Vallier. Services were held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lafayette with Rev. Thomas James, SVD officiating. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery with arrangements by Raphael Funeral Home.
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BON, Aldo
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Aldo Bon, 65, passed away on December 28, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Carol Bon; a son, Jamin Bon; his daughters, Audrey and Kirk Stansbury, Jeannette and Phillip Rivera, Jennifer and Bucky Jacobsen; his mother, Irma Allard; sisters, Silvia and Butch Lieber, and Bernadette and Phillips Baker; a brother, Nereo Salerno; and his grandchildren, Alex, Austin and Ashley Stansbury. Graveside services were held at Twin City Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
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BONNEE, Harold A.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Harold Albert Bonnee died July 6, 2007. He was the son of the late John and Elsa Latour Bonnee, Sr., the brother of Sylvia, Loretta, Huey and the late Joseph, Shirley, T. John, Earl and Bernard, and father of Velrose, Benjamin, Haroldmae, Varonica, Paula, Duecy, Renee and the late Harold, Jr. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holt Cemetery.
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BOOGAERTS, Donald E.
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Donald Edward Boogaerts, 80, died September 11, 2007. He was a retired driver for Sportran-City Transit System with 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, John Thomas Boogaerts and wife Janet of Mandeville, Robert Don Boogaerts and wife Judy of Benton, LA, and Larry Edward Boogaerts of Shreveport; 4 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and a brother, Harold T. Boogaerts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Della Babin Boogaerts; his wife, Juanita McCarty Boogaerts; and a sister, Edith Boogaerts Brasher. Interment was at Forest Park Cemetery under the direction of Osborn Funeral Home.
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BORGELT , Wirth K.
JENNINGS, LOUISIANA: Wirth "Bud" Borgelt, 84, died April 2, 2009. He was a retired citrus grower, and attended the University of Illinois. He was a member of Jennings United Methodist Church and the Citrus Growers' Association of California. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Heft Borgelt; a daughter, Elizabeth Arledge of Tallahassee, FL; a son, Benjy C. Arledge and wife Karen of Crowley; a sister, Phyllis Saper of Vista, CA; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Koopman Borgelt; his first wife, Hallie Borgelt; and two sons, Kit and Walter Borgelt. Services were held at Jennings United Methodist Church. Cremation arrangements were handled by Miguez Funeral Home.
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BOSSHAMMER, Dolly M.
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Services for Dolly M. Bosshammer, 95, were held March 19, 2005 at Highland Cemetery, Erlanger, KY. She was born August 20, 1909 in Covington, KY, and died March 16, 2005 in Bossier City, LA. She was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star, and a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Lamar Bosshammer; parents, William and Allie Crisler; six sisters; and one brother. She is survived are her daughters, Mary Darby of Shreveport, LA and Betty McDavit and husband, Ken of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Kim Brian, Terrie Durel, Margie Gupton, William Mack Hendren and Kelly Jones; and nine great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church. Services were handled by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
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BOUCREE, Marlene
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Marlene Bouszeix Boucree, 62, died March 17, 1998 at Metropolitan Hospice. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, and had retired from the Sears, Roebuck and Co. Credit Bureau. She was a member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research. She is survived by two daughters, Christy Boucree Pichon and Deirdre Boucree Staes; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home.
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BOUILLION, Maudrey
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Maudrey LeBlanc Bouillion, 80, died November 2, 2001. She attended St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, where she served as a lay minister. Survivors include a son, Eugene J. Bouillion, Jr. and wife Cheri of Orange, TX; four daughters, Dorian B. Lee of Crowley, Mary Sarah Bouillion of Crowley, Cecile B. Thibodeaux and husband Faron of Sugarland, TX, and Shawn B. Hoffpauir and husband Ron of Humble, TX; two brothers, Harold LeBlanc and Roy LeBlanc of Abbeville; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Bouillion; two brothers, Peter LeBlanc and Marvin LeBlanc; and three sisters, Edley L. Langlinais, Lou L. Radcliff and Hazel L. Miller. Services were held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery with arrangements by Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
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BOVELAND, Edmond, Sr.
THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA: Edmond Boveland, Sr., 57, died December 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Boveland; a son, Edmond Boveland, Jr. of New Mexico; five daughters, Melissa Boveland, Simone Green, Whitney Holmes and Danshia Holmes of Thibodaux, and Brittany Lee of Killeen, TX; a stepdaughter, Qunnita Holmes of Thibodaux; his mother, Alberta Boveland of Thibodaux; a sister, Jacquelyn Boveland of Thibodaux; eight brothers, Wilson Boveland, Jr., Hezekiah Boveland, Kenneth Bell of New Orleans, Gerald Boveland of Atlanta, GA, George Love of Killeen, TX, Larry Boveland of Thibodaux, Marshall Boveland of Raceland, and Louis Boveland of Lake Providence; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson Boveland, Sr. Services were held at Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial was at Blue Lily Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
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BOWERS, Henrietta
WELSH, LOUISIANA: Henrietta Bolline Bowers, 93, died May 17, 2009. She was born October 1, 1915. She was a nurse's aide, and served as a deaconess at the Church of the Brethren in Roanoke. She was a Pink Lady at the Jennings American Legion Hospital. She is survived by three daughters, Diane Young and husband Bill of Redding, CA, Carolyn Ducharme and husband Eugene of Vinton, and Susan Leleux of Welsh; two sons; David A.L. Bowers, Jr. and wife Manzanita of Welsh, and Weldon Bowers and wife Marsha of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Dora Hahn Bolline; her husband, David A.L. Bowers, Sr., a granddaughter, Heather Lynn Bowers; seven brothers; six sisters; a daughter-in-law, Jackie Bowers; and a son-in-law, Gerald Leleux. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery with arrangements by Miguez Funeral Home.
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BOYD, Elaine
RUSTON, LOUISIANA: Elaine Colvin Boyd, 91, died August 1, 2012. She was born August 28, 1920. She was a retired beauty operator. Survivors include a sister, Patsy Larance of The Woodlands, TX; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Thomas Harden and Leon Boyd; and seven siblings, Judson Colvin, Hays Colvin, Max Colvin, Johnny Colvin, Huey Colvin, Perline Bristow and Bessie Lea Goss. Interment was at Fellowship Cemetery in Dubach by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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BOYD, Nancy
RUSTON, LOUISIANA: Nancy Elizabeth Boyd, 66, died March 8, 1968 in Oklahoma City, OK. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Whaley of Oklahoma City, OK; two sons, Thomas Lane Boyd of New Orleans, and James D. Boyd of Fort Worth, TX, three brothers, J.M. Hammett, W.M. Hammett, and Walter Hammett; and 5 grandchildren. Burial was at Douglas Cemetery with arrangements by Spears Funeral Home.
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BOYLES, Jimmye
HOUMA, LOUISIANA: Jimmye Brown Boyles, 71, died June 2, 1999. She was of the Catholic faith. She was the mother of Jim Boyles of Baton Rouge, Chuck Boyles of Carenco, Hank Boyles and Randi Braddock, both of Grayson, Pat Boyles and Joan LaDart, both of Monroe and Sherry Jones of Houma; and is survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Woody" Boyles; and her parents, Horace Clark and Lucille Brown. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grayson. Interment was at Welcome Home Cemetery under the direction of Samart Funeral Home.
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BRADY, Robert
LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA: Robert "Bob" Brady, 69, died May 28, 2008. He was born March 13, 1939. He was a former employee of Leesville Lumber, K.O. Auger Chip Company, James Brister Logging, and Durwood Wells Logging. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elvie Brady; his sons, Ricky (Stacy) Brady of Osceola, AR, Ken (Carol) Gilcrease of Leesville, and Robert (Pam) Brady, Jr. of Datyon, TX; a daughter, Cathy (Tim) Wells of Berea, KY; two brothers, Kenneth (Lorraine) Brady of Jasper, TX and Jackie Brady of Mora, LA; a sister, Evera Henry of Many, LA; 16 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordan and Josie Bolton Brady; a daughter, Sherry Busby; a brother, Billy Wayne Brady; and a sister, Claudie Marie Martin. Services were held at Simpson Assembly of God. Burial was at Comrade Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
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BRANDON, Nellie
LaPLACE, LOUISIANA: Nellie Huckbay Brandon, 95, died July 20, 1999. She was born July 13, 1903. She is survived by a son, Claude Brandon, Jr. of LaPlace; a grandson; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Brandon, Sr. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery in Refugio, TX under the direction of Moore Funeral Home.
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BRASS, Louisia
MARRERO, LOUISIANA: Louisia Brass, 68, died September 18, 2005. She was a nurse, employed by Charity/University Hospital prior to her retirement. She was a member of Dominion and Power. Among the survivors are two daughters, Edith Brass Lindsay and Arlene Brass; two sisters, Janie Morris of Winnsboro, LA and Roxie Dunbar of New Orleans, LA; three grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. Services were held at the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero, LA, followed by interment at Restlawn Cemetery.
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BRAXTON, Norman C.
BASTROP, LOUISIANA: Norman Cecil "Brownie" Braxton, 90, died September 2, 2006. He was a retired construction superintendent for International Paper Company, and belonged to Boiler Maker Local #112 in Mobile, AL. He was also a member of the Masonic Wahabi Temple of Jackson, MS. Survivors include a daughter, Dianne Braxton Wilder of Vicksburg, Miss.; two sons, James Norman Braxton of Bastrop and David L. Braxton of Jackson, Miss.; two sisters, Joyce Raborn of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Frances Youngerman of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, William C. Braxton of Pace, Florida and Clyde Braxton and family of Anniston, Ala.; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.C. and Mabel Braxton of Evergreen, Ala.; his wife, Josephine Moiree Braxton; a daughter, Carol Ann Coltharp; a granddaughter, Kelli Leigh Braxton; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Mardis Braxton; a son-in-law, LeGrand Wilder; and a brother, Wayne Braxton. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Cal Adams officiating. Arrangements were handled by Golden Funeral Home.
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BRIGNAC, Ursula
ST. AMANT, LOUISIANA: Ursula Brignac, 81, died October 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Raferd James Brignac; a son and daughter-in-law, Reggie Lyle and Denise Piccoli Braud of Newtown Square, PA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura Nelwyn Braud and Adley Poch�, and Phyllis Gail Braud and Jimmy Templet, all of St. Amant; an adopted family member, Tyra Daniels; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four special friends, Versa Bullock, Sara Lambert, Mac and Thelma Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lude and Laureasa Gill Glascock; a husband, Lyle Joseph Braud; five brothers, Lloyd, Kermit, Louis, Teddy and Elzie Glascock; and two sisters, Marie Allen and Addie Walker. Services were held at New River Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home.
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BRISTER, Zebedee
AMITE, LOUISIANA: Zebedee Brister, 81, died December 25, 2006. He was born April 6, 1925 to the late Charlie Brister and Julia McGowan. He retired from Great American Box Co., and was a Jehovah's Witness. He is survived by his wife, Hester Brister; three daughters, Barbara Smith of Jayess, Georgia Dexter of Pontiac, MI, and Virgie Fane of Fresno, CA; five sons, Charlie B. Brister, Michael Brister and Henry Ray Brister, all of Kokomo, and Kenneth Brister and Eddie C. Brister, both of Fresno; a brother, Sherman Brister of Baton Rouge; a sister, Lileon James of Fresno; 35 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in McComb, MS with Bro. Thomas Hogan officiating. Burial was at Monigan Cemetery in Walthall County, MS under the direction of Craft Funeral Home.
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BROCATO, Marie
FERRIDAY, LOUISIANA: Marie Brocato, 83, died July 17, 2002 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. She was born September 3, 1918 in Tulsa, OK to Michael Patrick and Martha Mae Glynn. She owned Brocato's Restaurant, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferriday. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Brocato Martello of Ferriday, and Judy Stacy of Tulsa; two sons, Tony Brocato of Ferriday, and Frank Brocato of Slidell; a sister, Lucille Blackly of Tulsa; and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Brocato; a daughter, Patricia Brocato Wimberly; a son, Joe Brocato; and her parents. Interment was at the Natchez City Cemetery with arrangements by Young's Funeral Home.
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BROOM, Prince Albert, Sr.
FERRIDAY, LOUISIANA: Prince Albert Broom, Sr., 73, died November 24, 2004. He was the son of the late Bradley A. Broom and Paretha Grandison Bell. He was a plumber, U.S. Army veteran, plumber, retired school teacher for Franklin Parish School System, retired deputy sheriff for Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office, and a former owner of Broom Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Emmalene C. Broom; a son, Prince A. "Pap" Broom, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Gwendolyn P. Sims of Roxie and Jarutha S. Lee of New Orleans; and 3 grandchildren, Ashley Skipper of Ferriday, Crystal Plummer of Monroe, and Lee Sims, Jr. of Roxie. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were held at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial was at the Natchez National Cemetery with arrangements by Concordia Funeral Home.
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BROWN, Adrianne
MARRERO, LOUISIANA: Adrianne Burns Brown, 54, died February 28, 1993 at her residence. She was 54. She was a New Orleans native. She was a licensed practical nurse, and an assistant director and instructor at ACTS Training Service. She attended Grambling University and Westbank Vo-Tech School. She was a former member of Caffin Avenue Church of God. She is survived by two daughters, Cassandra Cann of Marrero, and Willet Tugwell of San Francisco; three sons, Arnold and Glynn Brown of Marrero, and Byron Brown of Jacksonville, FL; her parents, Rev. George W. Burns, Sr. and Melvina Douglas Burns; two sisters, Angelyn Lafrance and Melender Williams, both of New Orleans; two brothers, Elwin Burns of Baton Rouge, and George W. Burns, Jr. of Los Angeles; and 16 grandchildren. Services were held at True Hope Church of God in Christ. Interment was at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home.
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BROWN, Mayus
VILLE PLATTE, LOUISIANA: Mayus Brown, 79, died June 12, 2008 at Ville Platte Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1929. He is survived by his wife, Eva M. Brown; a daughter, Winna Smith of Ville Platte; three sons, David Brown (Angie) of Church Point, and Larry Brown (Jana) and Tony Brown (Gayle), all of Ville Platte; a brother, Eull Brown of Ville Platte; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sosthane and Loris Brown. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was at M.B. Fontenot Cemetery with arrangements by Ardoin's Funeral Home.
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BROWN, Niobe
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Niobe Ziegler Brown, 79, died June 3, 2000. Survivors include a sister, Emma Z. "Poochie" Fruge' of Lafayette; and five nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prentice Brown; her father, Leo Ziegler; her mother, Amy Leleux; a brother, H.N. Ziegler; a sister, Norma Z. "Cookie" Leonards; and an infant son, William Leo. The body was donated to science.
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BROWNING, Jeanette
CROWVILLE, LOUISIANA: Jeanette Browning, 72, died May 8, 2006. She was born May 16, 1933 to Milton and Eva Parker Williams. She attended Coax Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, James P. Browning of Crowville; two sons, Billy Randall Browning of Alto, and Wayne Browning of Monroe; and 2 granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Joel Williams, Floyd Williams, and Norman Williams. Services were held at Coax Baptist Church. Interment was at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.
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BRUMFIELD, Freddie Mae
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Freddie Mae Ingram Brumfield, 85, died October 21, 2007. She was born February 11, 1922 to the late Lovic and Molly Cooper Ingram.
She attended Centenary United Methodist Church.
Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Jimmy Griggs of Baton Rouge, Jeanette and Will Cooper of Pineville, Delores and Ray Jenkins, and Tommie Lou Stafford, all of Franklinton and Bobbie and Larry Miller of Denham Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Murdock and Kira Brumfield of Franklinton; a brother, Sammy Ingram of Franklinton; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Athan M. Brumfield; a son, Durwood Brumfield; a granddaughter, Kimmie Capello; a son-in-law, Hollis A. Stafford III; her parents; and two brothers, Clifford and Hermon Ingram. Burial was at Brumfield Cemetery under the direction of Crain Funeral Home.
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BRYANT, Lorenia
OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA: Lorenia Bryant, 73, passed away January 31, 2000. She attended Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ. Survivors include three sons, Peter Lavine and John Edward Bryant, both of Opelousas, and Johnny Lavine of Lafayette; six daughters, Catherine Denton and Brenda Jones, both of Eunice, Mary Castille and Carolyn Augustine, both of Beaumont, Texas, Genevia Bryant of Lafayette, and Johnnie Marks of Carencro; a sister, Edna Gallow of Washington; 34 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Bryant, Sr.; six sisters; three brothers; two daughters, Orelia Lazard and Mary Ann
Bryant; and two grandsons, Peter Lavine III and John L. Sion. Services were held at Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ in Opelousas with Missionary Gloria Ned officiating. Interment was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington with arrangements handled by Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas, LA.
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BUFORD, Idell
COTTON VALLEY, LOUISIANA: Idell Dick Buford, 90, died April 28, 2009. She was born May 3, 1918 to James Thomas and Ema Lee Burson Dick. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Wilma and Arlin Wilkins of Blanchard, Felton and Armenda Buford of Benton, Margie Buford of Cotton Valley, Leta and Elmer Hearron of Spearsville, Lura and George Sproull of Mooringsport, Ivy and Patricia Buford of Cullen, Milton and Lisa Buford of Cotton Valley, Ava and Roy Hatfield of Sarepta, Peggy Williams of Springhill, Rebecca Tilley of Cotton Valley, Raymond and Terri Buford of Magnolia, AR, and Linda and Rickie Wood of Benton; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Buford; and two grandsons, Terry and Jerry Buford. Interment was at Cotton Valley Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary.
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BUGGS, Almener
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: BUGGS Almener Buggs, 88, died August 9, 2006. She was born February 26, 1918. She was the mother of Violet, Fred and the late Hilary Wilson; grandmother of Annie Ruth (Keith) Vigee; great-grandmother of Kandace, Valencea, Nicholas Vigee; and is also survived by a niece, Ethamae Green, and many other loving friends and relatives. Services were held in the Chapel of the Roses at Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home. Interment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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BUNNS, Helen
MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA: Helen Jones Bunns, 78, died December 17, 2005. She was born December 7, 1927. Survivors include a brother, Lawrence Clarence Jones of Seattle; five daughters, Stella Jones Collins, Gladys Jones Bell, Lillie Coleman Quinn, Cheryl Bunns Webber and Antoinette Bunns Perkins, all of Mandeville; her sons, Edward Claiborne Jones and Lawrence Clarence Coleman; 17 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mae Bell and Oliver Jones; her husband, Robert Lewis Bunns; and two sons, Robert Bunns, Jr. and Henry Lawrence Jones. Services were held at First Free Mission Baptist Church. Interment was at Mandeville Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.
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BURD, Brenda
BELLE ROSE, LOUISIANA: Brenda Holmes Burd, 66, died July 4, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Earl Burd; two daughters, Charlene Harris of Harvey, LA and Cherlyn Holmes of Belle Rose; two stepdaughters, Pamela Burd and Kamela Pearley of Belle Rose; three sons, Alfred Holmes, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Troy Holmes of Thibodaux, and Trish Holmes of Austin, TX; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Ernest Harris, Jr. of Belle Rose, and Roy and Louise Harris of Compton, CA; 15 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; her aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Gladys Harris; a son, Dwayne "Pep" Holmes; and a brother, Kentrell Harris. Services were held at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville, LA. Burial was at First Israel Baptist Church Cemetery by Williams & Southall Funeral Home.
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BURKHARDT, Betty
COVINGTON, LOUISIANA: Betty Jane Burkhardt, 74, died December 18, 2005. Among the surviving family members are her daughter, Patricia B. Sanchez; a son, Paul Burkhardt; and a brother, Daniel J. Ragusa. She was the grandmother of Randy Sanchez, the late Keith Sanchez, Craig Burkhardt, Erin Sanchez, Bryan Burkhardt, Dayna Burkhardt and Allen Burkardt, and the great-grandmother of David Keith Sanchez.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Burkhardt. A funeral Mass was held at the chapel of Schoen Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery.
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BURPO, Mary
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Mary Louise Burch Burpo, 86,
died May 8, 2009. She was a 1938 graduate of Franklinton High School, where she was a cheerleader. During that time she was a member of Mrs. Love's "Peter Pan Camp". She eventually moved to Houston, TX, where she worked as a medical transcriptionist. She enjoyed nature and gardening. She is survived by a daughter, Diane Burpo of Houston, TX; a brother, Robert E. Burch of Missouri City, TX; and a cousin, Billy Francis Landis of Jackson, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Burpo; her parents, Mary Edna Bateman Burch and Robert Reid Burch; and a sister-in-law, Bobbye M. Burch. Interment was at Ellis Cemetery under the direction of Crain Funeral Home.
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BURTON, Haral L.
LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA: Haral Laron "Ronnie" Burton, 50, died January 13, 2006. He was born June 26, 1955. Survivors include his daughters, Angelica Michelle Burton and Ashley Marie Burton, both of Panama City Beach, FL; a grandson; his stepdaughters, Michelle Lynn Rousseaux and Dawn Marie Rousseaux, both of Houma; his sisters, Virginia "Betty" Bass of Hebert, Elaine Gilbert of Duncanville, TX, Bess M. Burton of Port Royal, SC, Vondee Burton of Dubach, Lavon Kelly of Columbia, and Lenora Burton of Lockport; his brothers, Thomas M. Burton of Haslett, MI, Roger N. Burton of Salem, AL; Frank Burton of Monroe, and Reggie Burton of Duncanville, TX; a special niece and nephew, Darlene and Alan Kimball; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Haral L. Burton, Jr.; a brother, Richard S. Burton; and a sister, Dorris Marye Burton Stem. Interment was at Hewitt Cemetery near Mangham with arrangements by Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville, LA.
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BUTEAU, Walter P.
JEANERETTE, LOUISIANA: Walter P. "Ticky" Buteau, 80,
died March 16, 2008. He retired from Texas Crude Oil. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife, Betty Petitfils Buteau; his sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Liz Buteau of Jeanerette, Eric and Susan Buteau of New Iberia, Karl and Cyd Buteau of Jeanerette, Craig and Phyllis Buteau of Lafayette; and Mark and Debby Buteau of Lafayette; his daughters and sons-in-law, Arlene and Lyon Hebert of Lafayette; Ellen and Randy Marin of Cade; Fay Buteau of Broussard; and Suzanne and Greg Sandoz of New Iberia; a brother, Arthur "Tut" Buteau and wife Nickie of New Iberia; and a sister, Joyce Verret and husband Gerald of Websterville; 20 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter F. Buteau and Lucille Dupois Buteau; and a sister, Joyce Buteau. Services were held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Inurment was at Beau Pre Memorial Park Cemetery by David Funeral Home.
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BYERS, Dreffus, Jr.
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Dreffus Byers, Jr. passed away September 5, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude L. Byers; four daughters, Mary G. Hayes and husband Larry Hayes of Crowley, Selena Byers of Lafayette, and Catherine and Michelle Byers of Crowley; three sons, Cornell, Dreffus III and Rodney Byers and wife Evelyn T. Byers, all of Crowley; and four sisters, Orelia Johnson, Mable B. Martin, Gaynell Robinson, all of Crowley, and Marilyn Scott of Hitchcock, TX. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Effie and Dreffus Byers, Sr.; two sisters, Metha Byers and Eva Bias; and two brothers, Rodney and Manny Byers. Services were conducted at St. Theresa Church with Father Sadlier officiating. Interment was at Branch Cemetery by Raphael Funeral Home.
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BYWATER, Billy C.
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Billy Carrol Bywater died October 18, 2009. He was born March 1, 1933. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of service, and was a member of the South Shreveport Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances Joy Bywater; a daughter, Joy Lynne Bywater; a sister, Audrey Mae Johansen; a brother-in-law, Bill Johansen; a brother-in-law, David R. Carpenter; a sister-in-law, Ruth Carpenter; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Peter Bywater; his mother, Ivy Mae Shirey; and a daughter, Brenda Carol Bywater. Interment was at Summer Grove Cemetery by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
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CAIN, Wilfred Lee
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Elder Wilfred Lee Cain, 56, died October 7, 2004 in Crowley. He was a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and served as a pastor at the Church of God in Christ Ministries in Angola, LA. Survivors include his father, Moses Cain, Jr. of Lake Charles; his mother, Beatrice Bashay Cain of Crowley; his companion, Betty Moran of Galiano; three godchildren, Carmen Cain of Baton Rouge, Courtney Cain Johnson of Virginia, and Toy Carmouche of Crowley; a devoted niece, Joni Rene' Cain of Crowley; a brother, Anthony James Cain of Crowley; three sisters, Helen Cain Sinclair, Myrtle R. Cain, and Florena Cain Dejean, all of Crowley; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Minister Moses and Rosella Cain, Sr.; and his maternal grandparents, Richard and Mable Stephen Bashay. Services were held at the First Church of God in Christ. Burial was at West Crowley Cemetery with arrangements by Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.
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CALLEGARI, Mamie
COTTONPORT, LOUISIANA: Mamie Callegari, 91, died August 30, 2008. She was born March 2, 1917 to the late Avit Chenevert and Olga Chenevert. She attended St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters, Simone Kramer and husband Steve of Baton Rouge, and Josette Callegari Thompson; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Assumption Cemetery under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
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CALLICOTTE, Kathryn
RAYNE, LOUISIANA: Kathryn Yvonne Callicotte, 52, passed away on May 31, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Malcolm Callicotte of Houston, TX; a son, Robert Callicotte of Houston, TX; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Richard of Rayne; her mother-in-law, Erid Callicotte; a sister, Gail and her husband, Billy Joe Brunet of Golden Meadows, LA; three brothers and their wives, Fred and Janet Richard of Rayne, Larry Richard of Rayne, and Jonathan and Chelsea Richard of Rayne; and a sister-in-law and husband, Connie and Sam Clark of Houston, TX. Interment was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with arrangements by Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA.
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CAMAILLE Charles J.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Charles Joseph Camaille, 63, died March 10, 1927 in Miami, where he was living at the time of his passing. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans under the direction of Gautier Funeral Home.
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CAMARATA, Tiney
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Tiney Passaro Camarata, 87, died June 3, 2009. She is survived by a daughter, Janet (Rob) Dunaway of Angie; a son, Richard (Lisa) Camarata of Dallas; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Camarata; her parents, Joe Passaro, Sr. and Jenny Nicholas Passaro; and two brothers, Joe Passaro, Jr. and Sam Passaro. Entombment was at Sanctuary of Peace Mausoleum in Ponemah with arrangements by Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.
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CAMP, Emery M.
COVINGTON, LOUISIANA: Emery M. Camp, 55, died July 20, 2004. Survivors include his brothers, Adarian Camp, Milton Camp, Sandy Camp, and George Camp; and a sister, Mary Strain. Interment was at Theo Dendinger Cemetery in Madisonville under the direction of Schoen Funeral Home.
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CANN, Wilbert C.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Wilbert C. "Buddy" Cann, 72, died August 19, 2008. He was born December 13, 1935. He was retired, having served as a cemetery grounds and maintenance supervisor for Resthaven Gardens of Memory for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Doris M. Cann; three daughters, Marilyn Cann, Linda S. Griffin, and LoLita A. Forbes; two sons, Wilbert M. Cann and Floyd L. Smith, Sr.; three sisters, Kenner Lockett, Freddie Thomas, and Shirley Tillotson; and two brothers, William Cann, Sr. and Henry Cann. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Cann, Jr.; his mother, Lacy S. Barrett; a grandfather, Ernest Scott; and a grandmother, Onner Johnson. Interment was at Cann Cemetery under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
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CANNON, Dell
CLOUTIERVILLE, LOUSIANA: Dell Cannon, 96, died August 19, 2006. She retired from Lavespere Store, and was a member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. She is survived by two children she raised, Dorothy Ann Johnson of Joaquin, TX, and Kenneth Lavespere of Baton Rouge, LA; her nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and her great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.
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CARSON, Nevel, Sr.
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Nevel Carson, Sr., 84, died June 17, 2008. He was born December 10, 1923 to the late Ned and Mable Carson. He retired from Crown-Zellerbach Corp. after 35 years of service, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Sweet Beulah Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Jenkins Carson; two sons, Nevel Carson, Jr., and Billy Ray Harriel; three daughters, Marilyn Carson Hicks, Barbara Harriel Morgan, and Mary Nell Carson; a brother, Melton Carson of New Orleans; a son-in-law, Robert L. Hicks; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Smith. Services were held at Sweet Beulah Baptist Church. Interment was at Bogalusa Cemetery by Crain and Sons Funeral Home.
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CART, George A.
JENNINGS, LOUISIANA: George Allen Cart, 86, died December 25, 2008. He was born September 29, 1922. He was a retired wholesaler. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, and attended Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Helen Ruth Fontenot and husband Anderson Fontenot, Jr. of Welsh; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Amenthe Miller Cart; his wife, Elenora Hensgens Cart; and a son, George Cart, Jr. Services were held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Lawrence Catholic Church Cemetery with arrangements by Miguez Funeral Home.
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CARTER, Curlie
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Curlie Carter, 93, died March 27, 2009. She was born April 5, 1915. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Alma D. Stewart and husband John H. Stewart III; her grandchildren, Dr. John Stewart IV (Bridgett) of Winston-Salem, NC, Deidre Brown (Monte) of Carrollton, TX, Jennifer Stewart of Alexandria, VA, and Dana Thomas (Fred) of Desoto, TX; 5 great-grandchildren; six nieces; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ransom and Coteen Carter; four sisters; and two brothers. Interment was at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Frierson, LA under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home.
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CARTER,, Isaac, Sr.
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA: Isaac Carter, Sr., 80, died October 10, 2005. Among the survivors are his sons, Isaac, Jr./Eulalia and Ralph of Alexandria; daughters, Mynette Gaines/George and Melva of Alexandria, Helen Martin/Lonnie of Murphy, Texas; sisters, Josephine Gibson/Bedel and Lucy Smith of Ferriday; brothers, Robert, Jr. and Emanuel of Alexandria; aunts, Martha Branch, Eliza Green and Mary Smith of Monterey; uncles, James and Tom Carter of Monterey; 15 grandchildren to include Tracy Allen; and a host of great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Helen; parents, Robert and Maggie Carter; daughter Joyce Veneta; son, Byron Keith; brothers, James and Joseph; and sister, Rosie White. Services were held at St. Matthew Baptist Church with Rev. James T. Slatten from the New Jerusalem Baptist Church presiding. Burial was at Holly Oak Cemetery in Pineville with arrangements by Good Shepherd Funeral Home.
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CARTER, Joseph C.
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Joseph C. Carter, 73, died August 21, 1983. He was born May 16, 1910. He retired from Tandy Industries in Tulsa, and was a World War II veteran. He was a Baptist and a 32nd degree Mason. Survivors include his wife, Maelyn Sehon Carter; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Crump, Mrs. Ruby Bussell and Mrs. Myrtle Collins; a brother, Ned L. Carter; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado, AR with arrangements by Rumph Mortuary.
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CARUSO, David E., Sr.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: David Edgar Caruso, Sr., 98, died July 6, 2000 at Lifecare Hospital at Kenner Regional Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1902. He was a retired welder, plumber and songwriter. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, and a lifelong resident of New Orleans. Survivors include a son, David E. Caruso; two daughters, Eulalee "Lee" Caruso Schnell and Beryl Caruso Quinton; 9 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans with arrangements by Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home.
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CASHE, Irene
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA: Irene LeBeau Cashe, 84, died December 19, 2008. She was born September 9, 1924. She was a retired accountant. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Dabney Cashe; 4 grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Cashe; her parents, Valda and Isabelle LeBeau; and a sister, Louella Witlow. Services were held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Interment was at Resthaven Gardens of Memory under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
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CASSEDY, Elaine
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Elaine Leblanc Cassedy, 65, died November 28, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of George Roy and Jeanne Alice Chauvin Leblanc. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ashton Cassedy; a daughter, Mollie C. Hanks (Bobby) of Crowley; two sons, Rustin M. Cassedy (Gretchen) and Allen G. Cassedy (Romna), all of Crowley; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson. Services were held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Entombment was at St. Joseph Mausoleum in Rayne with arrangements by Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
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CASTILLE, Roy
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Roy Paul Castille, 69, died June 8, 2009. He was born November 14, 1939. He retired from Total Community Action's Head Start program. He attended Southern University of New Orleans, where he pledged Alpha Psi Alpha. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was the son of the late Paul Castille, Jr. and Evelyn Pizarro Castille Browder; stepson of the late Walter Browder; brother of Gayle Lamare, Jacinta Allen, Genia, Ronald, Kenny Browder and the late Donald Browder, Sr.; and a nephew of Noella Hutchison. He is also survived by a brother-in-law; his sisters-in-law; his nieces and nephews; his cousins; and his friends. Services were held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment was at Mount Olivet Mausoleum by Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home.
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CATES, Lee
SPRINGFIELD, LOUISIANA: Lee Cates, 87, died March 10, 2004 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1917. He was a former resident of El Dorado, AR. He is survived by a son, Lee Cates of Powell, TN; a daughter, Carol Roye of Springfield; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Union County, AR with arrangements by Young's Funeral Directors.
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CAVEL, Evea
BASILE, LOUISIANA: Eva LeJeune Cavel, 74, died March 2, 2004. She was a member of St. Augustine's Altar Society, the Louisiana Swine Festival Association, Woodmen of the World, and was a cook for the Basile Mardi Gras. She is survived by her son and his spouse, Tommy and Tracey Cavel of Rayne; her daughters and their spouses, Becky and Kenneth Ramour of Hathaway and Fannie Cavel of Basile; a stepson, Mack Cavel of Leesville; a brother, Lewis LeJeune and wife, Wilda; and a sister, Jane Fontenot, all of Basile; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Cavel; a brother, D.S. LeJeune; a sister, Verdie Douget; and 2 grandsons. Services were held at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with burial at the St. Augustine Mausoleum. Arrangements were handled by Ardoin's Funeral Home.
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CEAZER, Terrell D.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Terrell David Ceazer, 20, died June 4, 2007. He was the son of Renell Ceazer and the late Terrell Hampton. He was the grandson of Charles and Mildred Hampton, and the late David and Jean Ceazer. He is also survived by six brothers; two sisters; and many other relatives and friends. Services were held at the Chapel of the Roses at Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Lawrence officiating. Interment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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CELESTINE, Leroy
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA: Leroy Joseph Celestine, 60, died April 18, 2010 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. He was born July 26, 1949 to Anna Mae Thibodeaux and Henly Celestine, Sr. He worked at Crawfish Town USA, Breaux Bridge Mill, Cajun Mill, Bill Claude, Landry Seafood Restaurant, and St. John Mill. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon (Troy) Shelvin; his companion, Mary Roberts; four sisters, Virgie (Herman) Lewis of Cecilia, and Rita Lewis, Eva (James) Demouchet, and Janella (Michael) Breaux, all of Breaux Bridge; three brothers, Harold Celestine, Melvin Celestine, and Henly Celestine, Jr., all of Breaux Bridge; 3 grandchildren; his former wife, Delores Cole; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Leona Celestine; a brother, Ronald Celestine; and a niece, Wanzett Demouchet. Services were held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Bernard #1 Cemetery by Syrie Funeral Home.
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CHAMPAGNE, Clarence J.
DES ALLEMANDS, LOUISIANA: Clarence J. Champagne, 84, died October 22, 2000. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and had been a prisoner of war. He was the husband of Claudia Bergeron Champagne; father of Shirley Leblanc; brother of Milton Champagne, Gladys Trauth and Mabel Schaubhut; and is also survived by a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alice Lirette Champagne; a brother, Wilbert Champagne; and a sister, Mildred Laque. Services were held at Des Allemands Mennonite Church, with interment at the Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, LA.
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CHAMPAGNE, Morris J., Sr.
ST. MARTINVILLE, LOUISIANA: Services for Morris Joseph Champagne, Sr., 78, were held at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville. Interment followed in St. Michael Cemetery. He was a native of Cypress Island. He died January 29, 2005. Survivors include two sons, Morris J. Champagne, Jr. and his wife, Heather, of Abbeville, and Ernest Dugan and his wife Dianne of St. Martinville; four daughters, Mary "Jay" Dendy of Fordoche, Christy Belaire and her husband Leroy of Breaux Bridge, Helen Warren and her husband Hans of New Iberia, and Angela Cormier and her fiancee Randall Wiltz of St. Martinville; his former wife and longtime friend, Gloria M. LeBlanc of St. Martinville; 18 grandchildren, and 34 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Eunice Champagne; his former wife Irma Childs; his parents, Numa and Amedia Champagne; a brother, Frank Champagne; a sister, Edith Champagne, and a grandchild, Kaleb Anthony Wiltz. Pellerin Funeral Homes of St. Martinville had charge of arrangements.
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CHAPLAIN, Catherine
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Catherine Chaplain, 102, died April 11, 1994 at the Lutheran Home. She was a native of St. Bernard Parish, and had lived in New Orleans for 79 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Survivors include a brother, Joseph Chaplain. Interment was at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2 with arrangements by Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home.
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CHAPMAN, Ennis
MINDEN, LOUISIANA: Ennis Opal Barnett Chapman, 78, died February 28, 2007. She was born August 12, 1928 to Henry Bryan and Ollie Moore Barnett. She served in the various churches that her husband pastored. She is survived by a son, Dwayne Chapman and wife Pam of Minden; a brother, Charles Barnett and wife Maycel of Crossett; a sister, Lucille Bierbaum and husband Henry of Hamburg; and two grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Rev. Cloy Chapman; two daughters, Wanda Jean Chapman and Roselyn Carol Chapman; a sister, Norma Allene Christy; and three brothers, James Oral Barnett, Robert Lee Barnett and Roby Glen Barnett. Burial was at Whispering Pines Cemetery in Minden under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
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CHARBONNET, Myrtle
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Myrtle Z. Labat Charbonnet, 101, died June 19, 2007. She was the owner of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home. She was born June 9, 1906. She worked in her family's funeral home business. Upon marrying Louis Charbonnet, Jr., they created Charbonnet Labat Funeral Home, and also owned Glapion Funeral Home. She was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver and the Crescent City Funeral Directors Association. Services were held at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. A traditional horse-drawn funeral with a jazz band procession accompanied her to her interment at St. Louis No. #3 Cemetery in New Orleans.
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CHENEVERT, Margaret
COTTONPORT, LOUISIANA: Margaret Mary "Mem" Dufour Chenevert, 68, died April 14, 2004. She worked as a cook for the Avoyelles Parish School Board for over 26 years. She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Elliott and her husband Dan of Westlake; two sons, Marion "Peck" Chenevert and wife Cheryl of Cottonport, LA and Bill Chenevert and wife Laura, also of Westlake; a brother, Riley Dufour of Bunkie; four sisters, Nira Daigrepont of LaComb, Louisiana, Emily Baker of Vidor, Texas, Earline McGuire of Harvey, Louisiana and Peggy Bekowski of Gretna, Louisiana; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters Sadie Dufour, Corinne Dufour and Hazel Rudolph; a brother, Kirby Dufour, Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Dufour, Sr.; and her husband, Raymond Chenevert. Arrangements were handled by Escude Funeral Home. Services were held at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Father Anthony Dharmaraj officiating. Burial was at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Cemetery No. 2.
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CHESSON, Cecelia
SULPHUR, LOUISIANA: Cecelia Prine Chesson, 78, died September 27, 2009. She is survived by four sons, Otis James Prine, Jr. and wife Jeanette of Wilmer, David Prine and wife Marie of Ponchatoula, and Christopher Marty Prine and Peter Prine, both of Sulphur; two daughters, Angela Theresa Vars and husband Robert of Fairmount, TX, and Sheila Elizabeth Sixkiller and husband Richard of Kansas, OK; a brother, Joe Salvaggio of New Orleans; a sister, Nettie Denton of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis James Prine, Sr.; a son, Bruce Prine; her parents, Rosario and Cecilia Catanese; a brother; and six sisters. Services were held at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial was at Big Woods Cemetery by Robison Funeral Home.
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CHIASSION, Richard H.
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA: Richard Horace Chiassion, 24, died December 2, 2007. He was born December 11, 1982. He worked in the bakery at Wal-Mart. He enjoyed traveling, music, camping and sewing. He was an annual attendant of the ROU Ball. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Navarre Chiasson of Rayne; his partner, Jimmy D. Montgomery of Lafayette; a son, Dyllon James Smith of Michigan; an aunt, Debbie and Harry Myers of Duson; his godparents, Kenneth and Pam Navarre of Iota; two uncles, Horace Navarre, Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Paul and Susan Navarre of Crowley; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard J. Chiasson. Services were held at the chapel of David Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Joseph II Cemetery in Rayne, LA.
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CHRIETZBERG, Dessie
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Dessie Juanita Bessonette Chrietzberg, 76, died December 21, 2006. She was born February 26, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Chrietzberg; and by her children, Glen Chrietzberg and Charlotte Johnson. Services were held at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Calton Yeager presiding. Burial followed at Hasley Cemetery.
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CHUSTZ, Herman
NEW ROADS, LOUISIANA: Herman J. Chustz, 76, died March 11, 1992 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He retired from Exxon USA with 31 years of service, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Fabre Chustz; two sons, Winston Chustz and Greg Chustz, both of New Roads; three daughters, Jerry Crochet of Baton Rouge, Elaine Legasse of Houston, TX, and Diane Grady of Fort Walton Beach, FL; two brothers, Weldon Chustz and Huey Chustz, both of New Roads; two sisters, Lillian Fabre of Ventress, and Vernice Steib of Maringouin; 13 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oreste and Eleanora Sicard Chustz; and a brother, Norman Chustz. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial was at False River Memorial Park by Niland's Funeral Home.
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CLOWER, Mattie
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Mattie Clower, 89, died April 8, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Elbert Clower; two brothers-in-law, James K. Clower and Ernest E. Clower; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery by Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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COFIELD, Giva
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Giva E. Cofield, 92, was born May 13, 1912 and died March 6, 200. She is survived by two children, Sue Davis and husband Robert of West Monroe, Vaughn Cofield and wife May of Henderson, TN; a brother, Ira Prince; 9 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Edward Cofield, Sr.; and a son, Buford Cofield, Jr. and wife Selma. Interment was at Clark Springs Cemetery in West Monroe with Rev. William Edwards officiating. Arrangements were handled by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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COKER, Hazel
BASTROP, LOUISIANA: Hazel Searcy Coker, 81, died January 17, 2003 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. She was born March 10, 1921 in Baskin, LA to William A. and Della Mae Stephenson Halley. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Glenda Jordan (Dan) of Crossett, AR, Cynthia Jeffress (Gene) of Louann, AR, and Vaselle S. Duke (John) of Killeen, TX; three sons, Allen Searcy (Paula) of Kingsland, AR, Roy Searcy (Kris) of Jeffersonville, IN, and Ron Searcy (Susan) of Calimesa, CA; two sisters, Eloise Bryan of Minden, and Mallie Ruth Norrell of Crossett, AR; two brothers, Dude Halley of Oak Grove, LA, and Terry Halley of Crossett, AR; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Roy Searcy and A.D. Coker. Services were held at Meridian Baptist Church. Interment was at the Crossett Cemetery by Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, AR.
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COKER, William
JONESVILLE, LOUISIANA: William "Bill" Coker, 82, died January 11, 2007 at Riverland Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1924 to William Wiley and Irene Montpelier Coker. He was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Iron Workers Local #303. He attended Patton Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Boren Coker; five daughters, Beverly (Billy) Spann, Frances (Gordon) Wyles, and Diane (Doyle) Wiggins, all of Jonesville, Sue (Wade) Amos of Pasadena, TX, and Elsie Coker of Houston, TX; a brother, Jimmy Coker of Saline; a brother-in-law, Derek Boren of Hampton, AR; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Beatrice Regan, Clara Martin, and Bertie Coker; and a brother, Joe Coker. Services were held at Oak Grove Free Methodist Church. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery with arrangements by Young's Funeral Home.
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COLLINS, Izear
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Izear Collins, 71, died January 15, 1999. He is survived by four sons, Eddie (Elnora) Collins, Sr. of Angie, Izear Smith of Abeville, and Roosevelt Smith and Otis Paul Smith, both of Jacksonville, FL; six daughters, Cary May (Eugene) Harry of Varnado, Carnie (Robert) Collins, Lonnie Collins, and Nita (James) Sims, all of New Orleans, Margie (George, Sr.) Hewitt of Tylertown, MS, and Ernestine (Levi) Harry of Angie; his father and stepmother, John and Stella Pittman of Sandy Hook, MS; a special granddaughter, Chandra Adedeji of Baton Rouge; three special nephews, Jimmy McKinley of New Orleans, Johnny Ray Weary of Varnado, and Johnny Ree Weary of Bogalusa; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mizell Collins; a sister, Daisy Collins; and a grandson, Darrell Marshall. Funeral arrangements were handled by
Crain and Sons Funeral Home.
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COLVIN, Jenell
DUBACH, LOUISIANA: Jenell Colvin, 82, died December 11, 2009. She was born November 20, 1927. She and her late husband owned The Trading Post for almost twenty years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Loyd D. Colvin of Ruston and Stanley A. Colvin of Cypress, TX; her daughters, Barbra Barmore and Randy Deason, both of Dubach, and Wanda Matlock of Hereford, AZ; a sister, Winnie Colvin of West Monroe; her nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, A.B. Colvin; five brothers, Wilber Carter, Woodrow Carter, Leon Carter, Allen Carter, and Herman T. Carter; and a sister, Simmie Lou Ackley. Interment was at Hamilton Cemetery by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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COMARDELLE, Vivian
DES ALLEMANDS, LOUISIANA: Vivian Matherne Comardelle, 84, died May 31, 2002. She was a member of the St. Gertrude Ladies' Altar Society. She was the mother of Jackie Cheramie, Genevieve Frickey, JoAnn Rogers, Era Jane Toney, Walter Comardelle, and Murphy Comardelle; and the sister of Norman, Nerman, and Johnny Matherne. Other survivors include 21 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Comardelle; her parents, Joseph and Mercedese Schouest Matherne; and sisters, Mabel Hogan, Nora Abadie and Emma Falcon. Services were held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Entombment was at the Mennonite Cemetery.
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COMMODORE, Elisha, Sr.
HOUMA, LOUISIANA: Elisha Commodore, Sr., 89, died June 19, 2009. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Dimple Commodore; three sons, Elisha Commodore, Jr., Edgar L. Commodore, and Gralin Commodore; two daughters, Roslyn Commodore and Melissa Bolden; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Edna Townsend Commodore; and a son, Randy Commodore. Services were held at Residence Baptist Church. Burial was at Southdown Cemetery by Community Funeral Home.
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COOLEY, Corey J.
DeRIDDER, LOUISIANA: Corey Jude Cooley, 21, died January 2, 1998. He was a graduate of Singer High School. He was a member of the Lazy M Rodeo Club of DeQuincy. In 1992, he was Louisiana High School Reserve Champion Bull Rider, and was the Louisiana Champion High School Bull Rider in 1993 and 1994. In 1994, he was LRCA All-Around Rookie and Rookie Bull Rider of the Year. He was the Texas Professional Rodeo Association Champion Bull Rider in 1995, and the PRCA Resistol Rookie and All-Around Rookie of the Year in 1996. He is survived by his parents, Emily and Clyde Cooley; his maternal grandparents, Gladys and Junior Faulk of DeRidder; and his paternal grandparents, Mamie and Junior Cooley of DeRidder. Burial was at Whitaker Cemetery by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
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COOLEY, Florene
PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA: Florene A. "Flo" Cooley, 74, died November 8, 2006. She is survived by her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Kenneth L. Cooley; her parents; and her sisters. Burial was at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Pine Prairie with arrangements by Rush Funeral Home.
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COPELIN, Daniel, Sr.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Daniel J. Copelin, Sr., 77, died April 9, 1993 at his residence. He was a retired Pullman porter and a lifelong New Orleans resident. He is survived by two sons, Renard D. Copelin and Reginald Copelin; five daughters, Vivian Mitchell, Valeria Favaroth, Daniella Ransom, Carol Joshua and Catherine Harvell; a brother, William W. Copelin; a longtime companion, Bessie Hunter; 18 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. James Methodist Church of Louisiana. Interment was at St. Vincent de Paul Mausoleum by Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home.
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CORMIER, Joseph, Sr.
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Joseph Cormier, Sr., 70, died November 25, 2004 in Alexandria, LA. He was a member of Saint Michael's Catholic Church and a U.S Army veteran who served during the Korean War. He was buried with military honors. He is survived by one son, Durphy J. Cormier, Jr. and his wife, Eva of Crowley, one daughter, Tina Cormier of Crowley, LA, 5 grandchildren, Philip, Seth, Mark, Steven and Jessica Cormier all of Crowley and two sisters, Anna Pettigo and Velma Simon both of Abbeville, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Leger Cormier, his parents, Raphael and Amanda Cormier and one brother, A.J. Cormier. Services were held November 26, 2004 at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley, LA, with Fr. Gary Schexnider officiating. Interment was at Acadia Resthaven Cemetery with arrangements by Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley, LA.
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CORNWELL, Charles M., Jr.
DES ALLEMANDS, LOUISIANA: Charles "Redd" M. Cornwell, Jr., 59, died July 22, 2005. He is survived by a son, Charles "Chuck" Cornwell; father, Charles Cornwell Sr.; mother, Mary C. Cornwell; 4 brothers, Grover, Billy, Ben, and Robert Cornwell; 2 sisters, Margaret Jean Belford and Frances Ann Ponge; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at the Des Allemands Mennonite Church Cemetery.
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CORRY, Edward B.
GONZALES, LOUISIANA: Edward Brenner Corry, 61, died January 22, 2005. He was a retired professional golfer, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. He was a member of the Professional Golfers' Association, and was a graduate of Central State University in Edmond, OK. He is survived by his wife, Lynda Corry; mother, Joyce Corry, Baton Rouge; three daughters, Rita Jordan, Greenwell Springs, Amanda Bourgoyne, Watson, and Edrienne Youngblood, Prairieville; three sons, William Tibbett, Tulsa, Okla., Walter Bryan Corry, Baton Rouge, and Hickman Brenner Corry, Prairieville; two sisters, Dr. Mary Ellen Sharpless and Colleen Fletcher, both of Baton Rouge; two brothers, John Hickman Corry, Baton Rouge, and Michael Corry, Lafayette; 12 grandchildren; and 7 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Hickman Corry. Interment was at Port Hudson National Cemetery with arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Home.
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CRAIN, Willie J.
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Willie J. Crain, 78, died September 3, 1998. He retired from Crown Zellerbach. He was a veteran of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He attended Superior Avenue Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Katherine McKenzie Crain; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Don and Nellie Crain, and Ronnie and Lydia Crain, all of Bogalusa; a sister, Alease Evans of Demopolis, AL; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Bogalusa under the direction of Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.
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CREEL, Arlean
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Arlean Populus Creel, 71, died December 4, 1998. She was the widow of Louie Creel. She attended Lee Valley Baptist Church in Folsom. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Tina Creel of Franklinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Harold Barber of Franklinton; four grandchildren; three sisters, Finis Populus, Jenny Lewis, and Eunice Muscarello. She was preceded in death by two brothers; and two sisters. Burial was at Acy's Creek Church Cemetery under the direction of Crain Funeral Home.
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CROCKER, Orval
CALHOUN, LOUISIANA: Orval Crocker, 82, died May 1, 2009. He was born December 10, 1926. He retired from Georgia Pacific, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Lisa Crocker of Calhoun, and T.O. and Charlene Crocker of Calhoun; two daughters and a son-in-law, Gayle and Jim Holman of Monroe, and Robin Crocker Black of Calhoun; three brothers, Willis Crocker, Horace "Pick" Crocker, and J.N. Crocker; two sisters, Julliette Lewis and Lylia McLure; his nieces and nephews; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne E. Crocker; and a grandchild, Ashley Taylor. Interment was at Beulah Cemetery with arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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CRUSE, Dennis E., Sr.
RUSTON, LOUISIANA: Dennis E. Cruse, Sr., 60, died April 6, 2009. He was born April 28, 1948. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Grace Cruse; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Alisa Cruse of Choudrant, and Ommie and Stacy Heflin of Keithville; 8 grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Shelby Cruse of Monroe, and Charles and Debra Cruse of Center, TX; a sister, Susan Bridgewater of Ruston; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Wesley Chapel Cemetery by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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CUTRER, Cleo
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Cleo Cutrer, 68, died July 29, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Bertha L. Roberts of Franklinton; a daughter, Kathy Cyprian of Folsom; a son, Michael Cutrer of Franklinton; four sisters, Mae Helen Hookfin, Eyerlena Cutrer, both of Kentwood, Bernadine Blackburn and Creola Dyson, both of Franklinton; two brothers, William Cutrer and Leo Cutrer, both of Kentwood; and a grandson, Dewayne Cutrer of Folsom. He was preceded in death by a son, Kelvin Cutrer; and 18 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Union Chapel AME Church with Rev. Gary T. Porter officiating. Burial was at the Union Chapel Cemetery with arrangements by Crain and Sons Funeral Home.
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DANOS, Berna
CUT OFF, LOUISIANA: Berna E. Danos, 89, died January 2, 2010. She was a retired cook, and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Lester Danos, Jr. and wife Winona; two daughters, Audrey Plaisance and husband Lee, and Gail Marmande and husband, Robert, Jr.; a brother, Harris Danos; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Lester Danos, Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Rosalie Cheramie Danos; a daughter, Joyce Danos; a brother, Roy Danos; four sisters, Helena Plaisance, Elmire Martin, Hazel Fisher, and Bernice Hogan; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of Samart-Mothe Funeral Home.
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DANTIN, Irma
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Irma Lee Dantin, 70, died March 11, 1999. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul (Sherry) Dantin and David (Denise)Dantin, both of Bogalusa; one daughter, Danise Dantin Corkern of Bogalusa; two brothers, W.E. Williams and George Williams of Bogalusa; two sisters, Mary B. Pounds of Bogalusa and Charlene Ray of Elizabethtown, KY; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Dantin. Burial was at Lee's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements by Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.
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DAVIDSON, Robert D.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Robert D. "Danny" Davidson, 25, died November 13, 1981. He was born September 15, 1956, and was a native of Lakeland, FL. He was employed as a salesman. He was a former resident of Pennsylvania, and had been living in Baton Rouge for a year. Survivors include two sons, Robert D. Davidson, Jr. and Scotty J. Davidson; his mother, Rose Davidson; his stepfather, William D. Dawson; a brother, William D. Davidson; a sister, Mrs. Beverly Woodall; two half-sisters, Debbie Dawson and Renee Dawson; and two half-brothers, Michael Dawson and Douglas Dawson. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward M. Davidson, Jr. Interment was at Oak Hill Burial Park in Lakeland, FL with arrangements by Heath Funeral Chapel.
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DAVIS, Donia
FARMERVILLE, LOUISIANA: Donia P. Davis, 83, died February 9, 2015 in Farmerville. She was born October 6, 1931 in Farmerville. She is survived by five children, Lorenzo Page (Helen) of St. Louis, MO, Danny Davis (Carol) of Newport News, VA, Wanda Randall (James) of SC, and Donna Griffin (Nathaniel) and Theon Butler, all of Farmerville; two siblings, Dave Robert Page and Rosie Lee Page; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Willie Davis Recreation Center. Interment was at the Farmerville Cemetery with arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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DAWSON, Jeanette
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Jeanette Magee Dawson, 50, died December 14, 1998. She is survived by a daughter, Lavetta Magee of Bogalusa; a son, Javon Magee of Bogalusa; her mother, Ruby Magee of Bogalusa; six sisters, Jarie Lee (Doris) Buckley, Phyliss Magee Owens of New Orleans, and Mary Ann Magee, Barbara Ann Magee, Sheryl Ann Anthony, and Donna Marie Anthony, all of Bogalusa; four brothers, Rowan Magee of Long Beach, CA, Donald Ray Magee, Sr. of Bogalusa; Gary Magee, Sr. of Slidell, and Robert James Anthony of Monroe, LA; her companion, Charles Henry of Bogalusa; two special friends, Marilyn Dillon and Janice McKelphin; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Magee. Services were held at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Raymond Mims officiating. Interment was at Bogalusa Cemetery under the direction of Crain and Sons Funeral Home.
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DAWSON, Lorene
SPRINGHILL, LOUISIANA: Lorene Allen Dawson, 74, died December 15, 2008. She was born December 28, 1933 to Barney and Tessie Mae Price Allen. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Rickey Darst of Springhill, Marilyn and Billy Rasberry of Shongaloo, LA, and Debra and Larry Rasberry of Shongaloo; her sons and daughters-in-law, George W. Dawson, Jr and wife Donna of Loganville, GA, and Allen and Krista Dawson of Springhill; two sisters, Bonnie Martin and husband Jackie of Plain Dealing, LA, and Bobbi Rae McGuffy of St. Charles, MO; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Ruby Thompson and Louise Teague. Interment was at Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary.
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DAY, Joyce
MINDEN, LOUISIANA: Joyce Maxine Lewis Day, 66, passed away December 17, 2002. Services were held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Mike Benefield officiating. Burial was at Hurricane Cemetery. She was a caterer and cake decorator. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Ferguson Day. She is survived by her daughters, Ramona Day Huckaby of Hodge, Deborah Day Miller of Doyline, Rhonda Day Herriage of Minden, and Charlotte Day Sawyer of Bossier City; 12 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
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DAY, Martha
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Martha Avis "Tum" Hammons Day, 93, died June 16, 2009. She was born April 18, 1916 to Ozema and Mack Hammons. She retired from Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollien O. Day; three sisters; and three brothers. Interment was at Acree Cemetery with arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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De BANGO, Carlos
KENNER, LOUISIANA: Carlos A. De Bango, 38, died May 27, 1994 at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was a native of Havana, Cuba, and a graduate of the University of New Orleans. He was an international dog show judge, and owned Groomingdale's Dog Salon. He was active with the Afghan Hound Club of New Orleans. He also taught at Trinity Episcopal School. Survivors include his father, Guillermo de Bango; and two sisters, Grace Perez and Conchy Menes. Arrangements were handled by All Faiths Funeral Home.
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DECKER, Betty
OAK GROVE, LOUISIANA: Betty Cupit Glascock Decker, 70, died August 26, 2009. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robbie and Angie Glascock of Oak Grove; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Jones of Denham Springs; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Cupit of Natchez, MS and Earl Cupit of Vidalia, LA; and a sister, Shirley Lovett of Willis, TX. She was preceded in death by two sons, Van Glascock and Shelby Glascock III; her parents, Robert David Cupit and Theda Mae Benge Cupit; and two brothers, Donny Cupit and Danny Cupit. Interment was at Beulah Cemetery with arrangements by Cox Funeral Home.
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DeCLUES, Louise
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Louise DeClues died January 10, 2009. She was born October 6, 1934 to the late Mary Robinson and Moses Straughter. She was the mother of Tony M. and Marion J. DeClues and the late Wayne E. DeClues, and the sister of Hattie Mae (Otis) Black. She had 4 grandchildren, and is survived by her nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Evening Star Baptist Church. Interment was at Providence Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home.
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DEGEYTER, Roy, Sr.
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Roy Degeyter, Sr., 93, died August 20, 2007. He was born January 6, 1914. He was a sugar cane farmer for 65 years, and was a member of the Iberia Sugar Co-Op. Survivors include his sons, Larry Degeyter and wife Kitty of St. Martinville, David Degeyter and wife Roberta of Loreauville, Roy Degeyter, Jr. and wife Carol of Loreauville, Dr. Roland Degeyter of Franklin, and Michael Degeyter and wife Doris of New Iberia; a stepson, Kenneth Domingue and wife Ella of Grand Marais; his daughters, Delores D. Jordan of New Iberia, and Rosalee D. Anderson and husband Bill of Purvis, MS; a brother, Louis Degeyter of Breaux Bridge; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyriaque Degeyter, Sr. and Honorina Castille Degeyter; his first wife, Marion Gauthier; his second wife, Viola Hebert; a son-in-law, Edwin Jordan; and his siblings, Marie Laure Thibodeaux, Laura Savoy, Cesaire Degeyter, Corine Dwyer, Thadeus Degeyter, Benjamin Degeter, Cyriaque Degeyter, Jr., Laurent Degeyter, Pierre Degeyter, Rose Mouton and Francis Degeyter. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Loreauville with Fr. Ed Degeyter and Fr. Mario Romero officiating. Entombment was at All Saints Mausoleum under the direction of David Funeral Home.
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DeLOACH, Hazel
RUSTON, LOUISIANA: Hazel DeLoach, 76, died December 27, 2007. She was born September 22, 1931. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Charles DeLoach; her nieces and nephews; her grandchildren; and her brothers, Wayne and Lucille Strozier of Ruston, Glen and Zan Strozier of Childersburg, AL, and Homer Strozier of Floresville, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell DeLoach; and a brother, Wilfred Strozier. Burial was at Wesley Chapel Cemetery with arrangements by Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
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DELONY, Lodi
RUSTON, LOUISIANA: Services for Lodi Cook Delony, 83, were held October 19, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA with Rev. Fred Wideman officiating. Survivors include her daughters, Sue Coyle and husband Mike of Ruston, La.; Lois "Punkin" Morris and husband Dave of Bossier City, La. and Pat Delony of Shreveport; grandchildren, Christy Stephens and husband Brian, Jessica Wingard and husband Brent, and Carrie Coyle, all of Ruston; Jimmie Delony Goode and Amy J. Goode of Shreveport, La.; two great-grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie L. Delony; her parents, Mack L. and Lois Cook; a brother, J.W. Cook; and sisters, Audrey Brown Abrams and Jimmie Lee Hills. Interment was at Cook Cemetery.
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DeMARIA, Rev. Herculan
GONZALES, LOUISIANA: Rev. Herculan DeMaria, 81, died September 12, 2005. He was born January 12, 1924 in Malta. He was a priest in the Franciscan Capuchin order, having been ordained in 1950. He served as a missionary in India and in Ethiopia, and later came to the United States to serve at several churches in Port Allen and Gonzales. Survivors include two brothers, Rev. Hugo DeMaria of Melbourne, Australia, and Rev. Lawrence DeMaria of Kenner; and his nieces, nephews, other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Vincenza DeMaria; three sisters, Annie, Marie and Connie; and three brothers, Joseph, John and Carmel. Interment was at St. Theresa Cemetery in Gonzales under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home.
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DeMOSS, Maudie
CALHOUN, LOUISIANA: Maudie Elma DeMoss, 100, died May 12, 2008. She was born December 1, 1907. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Faye DeMoss; a daughter, Gretchen Lewis; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Margaret Carso and Eloise and Byron Feazel; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her special caregivers and friends, Brandi Volentine and Mary Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Otto DeMoss; her parents, Ashley and Lela Griggs; three brothers, Julian Griggs, Emmett Griggs, and Doyle Griggs; and two sisters, Leola Thomson and Lula Armstrong. Interment was at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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DESADIER, Donald
BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Donald Desadier, 71, died August 7, 2008. He was a former roofer, and attended Christian Harmony Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Crystal Desadier of Bossier City; 4 grandchildren; and a brother, Perry Desadier of Natchitoches. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Desadier; his parents, Noah and Leona Roshto Desadier; two sisters; Katherine Carter and Geneva Ballard; and three brothers, Robert Desadier, Amos Desadier, and Joseph Desadier. Burial was at Saint Maurice Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.
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DETTOR, Mary
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Mary Belle Hyatt Crawford Dettor, 91, died May 16, 2007. She was a member of the American Council for the Blind, the Capital Area Council for the Blind, and served as a volunteer for numerous organizations. She attended Broadmoor Baptist Church for over 40 years. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Crawford Triche and husband Vernon of Denham Springs; two nieces, Carol Lee Bennett and Alice Lynn Rogers; and a nephew, William "Bill" Hyatt. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Forrest E. Crawford, and Douglas Dettor; two sisters, Tommy Ruth Carroll and Grace Rogers; and a brother, Rupert Hyatt. Services were held at Broadmoor Baptist Church with Dr. John Goodwin officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Park under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home.
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DEUTSCHLE, Adolf
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Adolf Deutschle died October 21, 2006. He was born January 22, 1922 to Adolf Deutschle, Sr. and Gladys Bagarry Deutschle. He was a building contractor, and served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. He is survived by a daughter, Matilde A. Smith and husband Cranston "Doc" Smith of New Iberia; two granddaughters, Christina Smith FitzPatrick and husband Martin of Takoma Park, MD, and Jennifer Smith Russo and husband Samuel of Lafayette; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Duhe Deutschle; a son, Stephen Deutschle; his parents; and a sister, Gusie Bordelon. Arrangements were handled by David Funeral Home.
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DICKSON, Wanda
MINDEN, LOUISIANA: Wanda Ross Dickson, 53, died December 13, 2004. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Danny Roy Sparks of Sibley, and a sister, Katie Jean Wooldridge of Pine Bluff, AR. She was preceded in death by a son, Barry Venable. Interment was at Providence Cemetery with arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
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DIEZ, Ulysses J., Jr.
GONZALES, LOUISIANA: Ulysses Jacob Diez, Jr., 61, passed away September 1, 2005. He was a retired chemical analyst for Shell Chemical. He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and belonged to Gonzales V.F.W Post #3693. He was predeceased by his parents, Ulysses Jacob Diez, Sr., and Mary Kling Diez; a sister, Jacqueline Rusha; two brothers, Uton and Anthony Diez, and a brother-in-law, Landis Singletary. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Marcantel Diez of Dutchtown; a daughter, Debra Ballard Diez of California; a grandson, Anthony Joseph Diez Jr.; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Anthony Joseph Sr. and Pamela Diez of Shreveport; Nicholas Jacob Diez and Laura Diez of Dutchtown; Dustin Michael Diez of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Giovanni D. Singletary of Galvez and Marilyn D. and Leon Lanoux of Baton Rouge; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Sterling and Shirley Diez and Ronald and Joyce Diez, both of Gonzales and Wilbur and Joan Diez of Dutchtown; a brother-in-law, Morris Rusha of Dutchtown; a sister-in-law, Frances Diez of Gonzales and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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DIGGS, Sidney, Sr.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Sidney Joseph Diggs Sr., 65, died December 26, 1991 at his residence. He worked for Morrison Cab Co., and had served in the U.S. Army for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Diggs; four daughters, June and Emily Walker, Gwendolyn Diggs and Gail Green; four sons, Sidney Jr., Reginald, Richard and Alvin Diggs; a sister, Emily Goiner; a brother, Clarence Diggs; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Burial was at Holt Cemetery with arrangements by Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home.
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DILLARD, Rebecca
OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA: Rebecca Dillard, 51, passed away July 31, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bunny and Rebecca Dillard; and a brother, Bunny Dillard Jr. Among the survivors are three sisters; Mary Louise Darby and husband Mark, Lou Ethel Mitchell, both of Eunice, and Gail Dillard from Shreveport; and a foster sister, Claudette Castille of Eunice. Services were held at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with the Rev. Angelo Cremaldi officiating. Interment was at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas with arrangements by Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, LA.
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DINET, Bernadette
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Bernadette Landry Dinet, 81, died September 27, 2008. She was the mother of Charon Sylve, Laura Barthelemy, and Stanley, Steven, and Calvin Dinet; the mother-in-law of Mary Dell Dinet, Alidore Sylve, Vanessa Dinet, and the late Donald Barthelemy; the sister of Joseph (Joan) Landry, Helen Sylve, Gloria Annunciacion, and the late Geraldine Felix, Theresa Tircuit, Dorothy Dominguez, and Morris Landry. Other survivors include 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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DINKINS, Alpha
PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA: Alpha Dinkins, 71, died May 3, 2007. She was born October 15, 1935. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Danny A. Dinkins, Donnie Dinkins, and Lonnie Dinkins, all of Plain Dealing; three sisters, Dorothy Thomas and Ruby Hunter, both of Plain Dealing, and Patsy Hunt of Bradley; 8 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Dinkins. Interment was at Forest Grove Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Dinkins officiating. Arrangements were handled by Smith Funeral Home of Stamps, AR.
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DOHERTY, Edith
JENNINGS, LOUISIANA: Edith Doherty, 94, died January 6, 2010. She was born April 1, 1915. She was a board member of the Carnegie Public Library, and a member of the Parent Teacher Organization. She was active with both Girl and Boy Scouts, and attended St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen L. Doherty Ogea and husband Herman, and Janice Doherty Benoit and husband Larry, all of Jennings; a son, Glenn F. Doherty and wife Debby of Raceland; a brother-in-law, Dolan Doherty of Evangeline; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery by Miguez Funeral Home.
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DOMINGO, Charles
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA: Charles Domingo, 75, died December 3, 1991 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, and was a retired grain inspector. Survivors include a sister, Catherine Paquay. Interment was at Lake Lawn Mausoleum under the direction Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home.
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DOMINGUE, Donald
MOSS BLUFF, LOUISIANA: Donald Ray Domingue, 69, died December 25, 2009. He retired from the Lake Charles Harbor Police. He is survived by three daughters, Debra Dallas and husband Anthony of Lake Charles, Tonja LeBleu and husband Christopher, and LaDonna Domingue, all of Moss Bluff; a son, Terry Domingue and wife Trish of Vallejo, CA; two brothers, David Domingue of Lake Charles and Hobert Domingue of Westlake; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawless Domingue; and a sister, Nona Stutes. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
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DOMINGUE, Kay
SULPHUR, LOUISIANA: Kay Francis Domingue, 67, died August 19, 2006. She attended both Our Lady of LaSalette and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic churches. She is survived by her husband, Ulyless Domingue; three sons, Derrek Domingue and wife Lisa, Scott Domingue, all of Sulphur, and Brett Domingue and wife Laura of DeQuincy; three brothers, Denzil Cooper of Sulphur, Donald Cooper of Delaware, and Larry Cooper of Orange, TX; two sisters, Clyda Guidry of Carlyss and Dixie Savoie of Orange, TX; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home, followed by interment at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly.
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DOMINO, Frieda
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Frieda Ann Domino, 20, died June 1, 1995. She was a student at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA, and a graduate of St. Mary's Academy. Survivors include her parents, Cabrenthia Rolling Small and Frederick Domino; her stepfather, Jeremiah Small; a brother, Demond Domino; a stepbrother, Therian Small; and her grandparents, Leo and Gloria Rolling, and Freddie Domino. Services were held at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. Interment was at Holt Cemetery under the direction of Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home.
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DONHAM, Carl L.
TALLULAH, LOUISIANA: Carl L. Donham, 76, died October 24, 2009. He was a farmer and a former chemical investigator for the Louisiana State Agriculture Department. He was also a retired master sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include a son, Daniel Anthony Donham of Boise, ID; a daughter, Terri Lynn Donham of Tallulah; three sisters, Mary Catherine McDaniel of St. Joesph, LA, Ernestine Fopuntain of Marksville, LA, and Emma Jo Mehaffey of San Antonio; a brother, Ray Ronald Donham of Tallulah; and a grandson. Interment was at Delhi Masonic Cemetery by Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.
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DOWDEN, Harold W.
BUNKIE, LOUISIANA: Harold Wesley Dowden, 97, died August 22, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Frances Dowden; a daughter, Jeanette D. Kaub of Baton Rouge; two stepsons, Robert Vincent of Bowling Green, OH, and Greg Vincent of Mandeville; a son-in-law, James Kennedy of Baton Rouge; 5 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna M. Dowden; and a daughter, Rita Jacqueline Kennedy. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Bunkie. Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery in Baton Rouge with arrangements by Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home.
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DRADER, Charles
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Charles Beltane Drader, 80, died January 1, 2005. He was born April 1, 1924 to the late William Douglas Drader and Ida Mae Butler.
He retired from the state of Michigan Social Services Department, and moved to West Monroe. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He supported many charitable organizations. Survivors include his daughters, Cheryl Kvaternik and husband Joe of West Monroe, Carol Drader of Oscoda, MI; and Frances Drader Hill and husband Tim of Austin, TX; his sons, Jeff Drader of California, and Douglas Drader and wife Ann of Detroit, MI; his stepchildren, Michael Houston and Donald Houston of Michigan, Natalie Houston of Austin, TX, and Ida Houston of Detroit; 16 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Lyndon Drader.
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DRING, Lynell
ARCADIA, LOUISIANA: Lynell Rogers Dring, 70, died July 16, 2008. She was born July 12, 1938 to the late Arvelle Rogers and Annie Meriel Rich Rogers. She worked for many years in the insurance business, and had recently retired from McIntyre & Associates in Ruston, LA. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Arcadia. She is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Daughdril and husband Harold of Conroe, TX; a brother, Terry Rogers of Shreveport; a niece, Susan Warren and husband Tim and their daughter Kate of The Woodlands, TX; and a nephew, Scott Daughdril and wife Kirsten and sons, Charlie, Jed and Thomas of Houston, TX. Interment was at Alabama Cemetery near Arcadia.
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DUCOTE, Volcie
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA: Volcie M. Ducote, 97, died October 23, 2007. She was born October 27, 1909. She was a longtime member of St. Rita Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Jean Ducote Crump of Pineville; a son, Kenneth Louis Ducote and wife Margaret Ann Nugent Ducote of Alexandria; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Nola Douzart Killian and husband Mike of Dry Prong; and a brother, Floyd Douzart of Tyler, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton I. Ducote; her parents, Marius and Eunice Roy Douzart; a son-in-law, Lawrence Robert Crump; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elweda Douzart Juneau and husband Eddie, Doris Douzart McIlwain and husband David, and Mary Jane Douzart Power and husband Ford; two brothers, Herley and wife Velma Verzwyvelt Douzart, and Antoine and wife Rose Vit Douzart of Pineville; and a sister-in-law, Betty Strother Douzart. Services were held at St. Rita Catholic Church. Interment was at Alexandria Memorial Gardens under the direction of John Kramer and Son Funeral Home.
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DUFOUR, Ruby
BUNKIE, LOUISIANA: Ruby J. Dufour, 58, died October 3, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Riley Dufour; two sons, Ricky Dufour of Ville Platte, and Clint "Mark" Dufour of Marksville; a daughter, Terri Dupuy of Marksville; a brother, Gerald Johnson of Bunkie; two sisters, Faye Jeansonne of Hessmer, and Dianne Bordelon of Alexandria; her mother, Bertha Johnson of Bunkie; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bunkie with Rev. Patrick Braquet officiating. Burial was at the Pythian Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home.
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DUGAS, Preston J., Sr.
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Preston Joseph Dugas, Sr. died February 21, 2009. He was born September 20, 1940. He is survived by his children, Preston (Patricia) Dugas, Jr., Oliver Dugas and Sharon Jefferson, all of New Iberia, Roy Dugas of Galveston, TX, and Carroll Dugas of Cade, LA; his siblings, Rodney (Annie) Dugas of Monahan, TX, Lucille Dugas of Breaux Bridge, LA and Mary (Chester) Miller of St. Martinville; a special niece, Clara Malveaux of St. Martinville; 14 grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Wilford Dugas; his parents, Vasinne and Bertine Dugas; three sisters, Cecile Williams, Ethel Lewis, and Leona Dugas; three brothers, Hilton Dugas, Murphy Dugas, and Leonard Dugas and two grandchildren, Tara Dugas and Khristian Castillo. Services were held at St. Edward Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Edward Church Cemetery by Journet and Bolden Funeral Home.
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DUHE, Odile
NORCO, LOUISIANA: Odile Laurent Duhe, 87, died November 20, 2009. She is survived by her children and their spouses, John Ayme and Barbara, Jim Duhe and Mary, Jack Duhe and Jody, June Fontanille and Carl, Joanne Langlinais Hurley and Charles, and Janet Centanni and Mike; a brother, Ursin J. Laurent, Jr. and wife Joann; and two sisters, Lillian Banquer and Cecile Trepagnler. She had 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ursin J. and Georgette Hotard Laurent; two husbands, Harold J. Ayme and Joseph J. Duhe, Jr.; and two sons, Jerold Duhe and Chris Duhe. Services were held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Entombment was at St. Charles Borromeo Church Mausoleum in Destrehan by H.C. Alexander Funeral Home.
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DUHON, Joseph, Sr.
LUCHER, LOUISIANA: Joseph Duhon, Sr., 64, died October 4, 2006. He was the son of the late Mitchell Duhon, Sr. and Liza Morris Duhon. He was the husband of Audrey Beckett Duhon; father of Shirley (Anthony) Duhon, Grace (Severa) Joseph, Cynthia (Lawrence) Williams, Dianne (Frank) Ware, Joseph (Tiffany) Duhon, Jr., and the late Nicole Kirklin; brother of Hattie Wright, Emma Lane, Audrey Duhon, Mitchell Duhon, Jr., and the late Shirley Nelson, Ernestine, Septeme and Lionel Duhon. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Services were held at Israelite Baptist Church in Lucher with Rev. Kevin Fredricks presiding. Interment was at St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent, LA under the direction of Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
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DUNMAN, William
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: William "Bill" Dunman, 75, died October 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Burnell Dunman; his sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Brenda Rider of Montgomery, TX, Cory and Christine Rider of Moss Bluff, and Troy and Bridgett Rider of Oberlin; his daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Clyde Fulmer of Kinder, Sherry Smith of Kinder, and Laura and Bud Strother of Oberlin; a brother, June Dunman of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Dunman. Interment was at Green Oak Cemetery with arrangements by Rush Funeral Home.
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Du RAPAU, Jules
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Jules R.L. Du Rapau, 59, died March 10, 1923. He was a lifetime resident of New Orleans. He was the husband of Mary Laffey; and the father of Jos., William, Paul, Du Rapau, Mrs. B. Howard, and Mrs. A. Broussard. Services were held at the late residence of the deceased on Constance Street. Interment was at St. Patrick #2 Cemetery.
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Du RAPAU, Mary
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Mary J. Lassee Du Rapau, 69, died January 27, 1932 at her residence on Jackson Avenue. She was the wife of the late Jules R.L. Du Rapau; and the mother of Mrs. Samuel Howard, Mrs. A.L. Broussard, Joseph J., and William A. Du Rapau. Services were held at St. Alphonsus Church, and also at the funeral home of Pat J. Mcahon-Cobrun Co. on Canal Street. Interment was at St. Patrick Cemetery #2.
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DUPLESSIS, Ida
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Ida Antonia Thomatis Duplessis died February 23, 2009. She was born July 12, 1922 to the late Arthur Thomatis and Louise Auzout. She was a seamstress. She was the mother of 6, and the grandmother of 18. She had 3 siblings. She is also survived by her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Andrew Duplessis; and a grandchild,Shelita Marguerite Antonia Coleman. Arrangements were handled by Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home.
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DURANT, Ocea L.
ASHLAND, LOUISIANA: Ocea Lee Durant, 78, died October 27, 2005. He was born October 5, 1927 to Charles and Hattie Mae Baggett Durant. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union #141, and was a member and Past Master of Ashland Masonic Lodge #196. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran. Among the survivors are a daughter, Dorothy Jean Kendrick of Waco, TX; two granddaughters, Christine Wise and Kara Kendrick, both of Shreveport, LA; one great-grandson, Dillon and one great-granddaughter, Ricklyn; one brother-in-law, James Rigdon and wife, Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Ann Rayford and Bennie Brannen and numerious nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his wife, Lois Rigdon Durant; and his grandson, Ricky Sherman. Interment was at Ramah Cemetery in Ashland, LA with Bro. Jerry Martin officiating. Graveside Masonic rites were observed. Services were held under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home.
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DUPRE, Egnolia
MONTEGUT, LOUISIANA: Egnolia Authement Dupre, 89, died December 23, 2009. She is survived by a son, Faron Dupre; a daughter, Nell Ledet; three brothers, Harry, Willard and Eugene Authement; two sisters, Bridgett A. LeBouef and Viona A. Lapeyrouse; 4 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilsey Dupre; her parents, Evest and Emily Trahan Authement; three daughters, Anna, Corliss and Merrill Dupre; a son-in-law, Gerald Ledet; five brothers, Andrew, Harvey, Magnus, Felton and Herman Authement; two sisters, Leona Martin and Aggie Picou; a grandson, Marty Ledet; and two granddaughters, Pamela Ledet and an infant granddaughter. Services were held at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Samart Funeral Home.
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DYSON, Ado
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Ado B. Dyson, 79, died August 11, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia Dyson of Franklinton; three daughters, Carolyn D. Riser of Cullen LA, Dona D. Odkins of Baton Rouge and Tammy D. Burton of Franklinton; three sons, Kenneth W. Dyson of Baton Rouge, Ado B. Dyson Jr. of Atlanta GA and Rodney Magee of Houston TX; eight sisters, Romenia James of Mt. Hermon, Bobbie Williams of Roseland, Elsie Wilson of Wilmer, Vertis Wilson of Mt. Hermon, Myrtis Williams of New Orleans, Willie Mae Warren of Franklinton, Leona Thompson of Baton Rouge and Luberta Warren of Portland OR; seven brothers, Lorence Warren and Lendsey Warren, both of Portland OR, Isaiah Warren of Sacramento CA, Robert Warren and Laurence Warren, both of San Francisco CA, Moses Warren of Kentwood and L.C. Blackburn of Tuscaloosa AL; 15 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Sweet Home Church of Christ Holiness, Rev. Washington Drake officiating. Interment was at Plainview Cemetery with arrangements handled by Crain and Sons Funeral Home.
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EARL, Lula
PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA: Lula "Lou" Earl, 53, died December 21, 1995 at Rapides General Hospital. She was born November 10, 1942. She was a member of Rapides Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Billy Earl; her mother, Juanita Dupree; two brothers, Frank Gauthier and Richard Dupree; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at Greenwood Memorial Park by Hixson Bros. Funeral Home.
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EASLEY, William E., Sr.
TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA: William Earl Easley Sr., 83, died July 26, 2000. He was a WWII veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Lillian "Liz" Brown, Loranger, Cynthia E. Stafford, Slidell; three sons, John Henry and Hollis Clifton Easley, Wilmer, William Easley Jr., Gulfport, Miss.; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His wife, Lillian Tarver Easley; 15 brothers and sisters and five children preceded him in death. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, with burial at Tangipahoa Cemetery.
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EASTRIDGE, James F.
BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: James Franklin Eastridge, 34, died November 6, 1957 at the Shreveport Veterans' Hospital. He was born July 2, 1923. He worked as a contractor, and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Waller Baptist Church, the VFW and the Masonic Lodge. He was also a Shriner. He was survived by his wife, Ruby Eastridge; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Eastridge; a son, Ronnie; his brothers, Robert Eastridge and Glen Eastridge; a sister, Mrs. Roy Rogers; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Waller Baptist Church. Interment with Masonic rites was at Camp Ground Cemetery.
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EDWARDS, Mildred
BONITA, LOUISIANA: Mildred Tilbury Edwards, 83, died September 15, 2004. She was a retired school teacher, and the owner of Yesteryear Antiques in Mer Rouge, LA. She attended Bonita First Baptist Church. She was a member of the WMU, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 148 of Mer Rouge, and numerous civic organizations. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Anne Toft and husband Mike of Swartz, LA; three sons, Orval LeRon Edwards and wife Judy of Swartz, Jonathan D. Edwards and wife Donna of Mer Rouge and Douglas Tilbury Edwards and wife Teresa of Sterlington, LA; three daughters-in-law, Helen Tilbury of Decatur, AL, Essie Edwards Hudson of Bastrop, LA, and Dorothy Edwards of Erwinville, LA; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orval LeVon Edwards; her parents, Dennie Darius Tilbury and Mary Jessup Tilbury; and four brothers, Albert, Edbert, Leroy and Frank Tilbury. Services were held at Bonita First Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Speer and Rev. Andy Myrick presiding. Burial was at Wilmot Cemetery with arrangements by Golden Funeral Home.
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ELLINGTON, Raymond J.
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA: Raymond Joseph Ellington, 86, died September 7, 2008. He was born June 16, 1922. He was the owner of Ellington Livestock Trailer, and retired from Wasson Real Estate and Sam's Wholesale Club. He was a World War II veteran and served in New Guinea with the 12th Calvary Regiment. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alma Marie Rostrom Ellington; his children and their spouses, Raymond and Annice Ellington of Driftwood, TX, Charles and Dee Dee Ellington of Alexandria, Alma Rae Ellington of Houston, TX, Steven Ellington of Welsh, William Ellington of Alexandria; Amanda and Mike Toves of Stephenville, TX, Kristin Ellington of Alexandria, and Jessica Ellington of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Ruth Normand of Tulsa, OK and Elaine Pharis of Alexandria; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Audrey Ellington of Alexandria; his grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.J. Ellington, Sr. and Helen Clothilde Lemoine Ellington; two brothers, Dr. C.J. Ellington, Jr. and Harold Glenn Ellington; and a grandson, Dustin Clay Ellington. Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.
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ELLIS,, Pearlie
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA: Pearlie F. Ellis, 66, died November 15, 2016 at her home. Survivors include her sons, Patrick J. Ellis and Christopher Ellis; a sister, Priscilla Vinson; a brother, Freddie Vinson, Jr.; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Ellis, her parents, Freddie Vinson, Sr. and Alza Vinson; and a grandson. Services were held at Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was Garden of Memories Cemetery with arrangements by Robinson Family Mortuary.
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EPPINETTE, Addie
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Addie Elese Eppinette, 92, died April 20, 2009. She was born July 17, 1916. She was a member of College Place Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Billie Evelyn Battenfield of Pearl, MS, and Myrna Rae Nolan and husband Frank of Collinston, LA; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Eppinette. Services were held at Melbourne Baptist Church in Transylvania, LA. Interment was at Lake Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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ESKEW, Billie Royce
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Billie Royce Eskew, 69, died April 1, 2009. He was born January 2, 1940. He was a retired executive manager for Howard Brothers, and also owned a Texaco station. His last job was with Blake Wheelis State Farm Insurance agency. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and an avid supporter of Neville High School athletics. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Webb Eskew; a daughter, Theresa E. Meredith and husband Tim of Monroe; a son, Glenn A. Eskew and wife Patty; a daughter-in-law, Denise Eskew; three sisters, Gerry Eskew of Cartersville, GA, Sandra Benningfield of Lufkin, TX, and Jane Terrel of Jena, LA; a brother, George Eskew of Waco, TX; 6 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Royce Eskew; his parents, George and Evelyn Eskew; and his sisters, Barbara Sue Rocomonotius and Carolyn Jaynes. Interment was at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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EVERY, Clarence
THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA: Clarence "Man" Every, 88, died November 18, 2000. He was a retired construction worker. He enjoyed gardening and hunting, and was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church Deacon Board. He was the husband of Louisa Toney Every; father of Claude and Brenda Every of Johnson Ridge, Betty Every Batiste, Leonard Eva L. Every, all of Thibodaux; brother of Ernest Every of Thibodaux, Leotha Every Triggs of Avondale and Elizabeth Every Harris and Earl Every, Sr. of New Orleans; and is also survived by 12 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Every, Sr. and Amy Adams Every; a son, Clarence Everett; a sister, Virginia Every Watkins; and brothers, Lloyd "Baby", Sr., Adam Every, and James "Jam" Every. Services were held at St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial was at the Young Men's Benevolent Society Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing with arrangements by Kennedy Funeral Home.
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EVERY, Mildred C.
THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA: Mildred C. Every, 79, died October 30, 2000. She attended St. Paul Baptist Church, and served on the Usher Board. She was the sister of Essie Every Robinson of Thibodaux, and was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Jeanette Every; and by her brothers, Eddie, Joseph, Calvin, Lawrence, Roland, Nolan, Preston and Norman Every. Services were held at St. Paul Batist Church with interment at the Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery in Lafourche Crossing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, LA had charge of the arrangements.
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EZELL, Pearlie E.
PIONEER, LOUISIANA: Pearlie E. Ezell, 77, died February 25, 2009. He was born June 19, 1931. He farmed and worked for many years at the Rayville Compress. He attended Darnell First United Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christine Ezell; his children and their spouses, Ernest and Helen Ezell of Pearl, MS, Glenn and Brenda Ezell of Brandon, MS, Sherlyn and Sheldon Powell of Start, LA, Wanda and Mark Kelley of Forest, LA, Bruce and Lori Ezell of Chickasaw, LA, Danny and Colleen Ezell of Coca Beach, FL, and Danny Ford of Coca Beach, FL; a sister, Magdalene May and husband Clarence of Denham Springs, LA; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Quitman and Mallice Ezell; a son, Waymon Ezell; two grandchildren, Shondell Powell and Shandon Powell; five brothers, Pernell, Sam, James, John, and Jessie Ezell; and his sisters, Lula Ezell, Mattie Boykin, and Bertie Hurt. Services were held at Darnell First United Pentecostal Church. Internment was at Bethel Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
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FACTOR, Lula
SULPHUR, LOUISIANA: Lula Factor, 88, died December 1, 1985 at Holly Hill Nursing Home. She had lived in Louisiana for 20 years, and was a former resident of Toledo, OH. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Cooper; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Williams. Services were held in DeQuincy. Arrangements were handled by Fondel Mortuary.
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FAGE, John M., Sr.
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: John M. Fage, Sr., 62, died May 4, 2006. He was born November 21, 1943. He worked for the Lafayette office of Voorhies Supply for 34 years. He enjoyed cooking, and traveling in his RV. He is survived by his wife, Athenna Barker Fage; two daughters, Michelle F. Viator and husband Ivan of St. Martinville, and Marcille F. Belden and husband Martin of New Iberia; a son, Johm M. Fage, Jr. and wife Madlyn of Baker, LA; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Mike Fage and Ruby Belanger Fage. Services were held in the chapel of David Funeral Home. Interment was at Nativity Of Our Lady Mausoleum.
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FAIRLEY, Leonard
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Leonard Fairley, 52, died on August 9, 2005. He was predeceased by his mother, Cella Fairley; a brother, Willie Fairley, and a nephew, Terrick Dequan Dillon. Survivors include his daughters, Tammy McKelphin and Kynisha Brister, both of Baton Rouge; a son, Leonard Brister of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Patricia Robinson, Edna Hayes, Wanda Johnson, all of Champaign, Ill., Catherlean Brister of Bogalusa and Carolyn Burks of Savannah, Ga.; four brothers, Joe Fairley of Bogalusa, Larry Fairley and Michael Dillon of Champaign, Ill., Terry Dilllon of Columbia, Miss; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and special friends for many years, Rose McKelphin of Baton Rouge and Faye McCree of Bogalusa. Services were held with the Rev. Leonard Holloway officiating. Interment was at the Bogalusa Cemetery with arrangements by Cook-Richmond Funeral Home.
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FALCON, Michael
THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA: Michael J. Falcon, 92, died March 13, 2002. Survivors include two sons, Jerry A. Falcon and Ronald P. Falcon; one daughter, Betty F. Clark; two brothers, Paul Falcon of Waggaman and Edward Falcon of Covington; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odelia Griffin Falcon; his parents, Raphael Miguel Falcon and Lorenza Arabie Falcon; one son, Adams Joseph Falcon; one daughter, Patricia F. Raidl; six brothers, Andrew, Victor, James, Joseph, Herbert and Ralph Falcon; and four sisters, Jean Boudreaux, Francis Falcon, Pearl Murphy and Rita Colwart. Services were held at St. Genevieve Church, followed by interment at St. Joseph Cemetery.
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FARRAR, Alice
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Alice Laverne Farrar, 82, died August 14, 2009. She was born November 11, 1926 to Joseph and Mary Belle Frellsen. She was a former teacher. She is survived by three sons, George Seymour, James Seymour, and Glenn Seymour; two daughters, Nancy Stoddard and Jo Alice Leven; 2 grandchildren; and a sister, Elise Barazza. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.W. Farrar. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
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FAUL, Mary
PORT BARRE, LOUISIANA: Mary Jane Credeur Faul, 72, died December 29, 2009. She enjoyed crocheting and crafting. She is survived by her husband, Clayton Pierre Faul; a son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Hannah Faul of Fort Worth, TX; two daughters, Lee Anna Duff of Port Barre, and Sandra Camille of Youngsville; her nieces and nephews; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Credeur and Euginie Guidry Credeur; a son, Curtis Camille; a great-grandson, Aaron J. Barron; two sons-in-law, Donald Duff and Michael James Bijeaux; three brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Sibille Funeral Home.
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FAY, Lee
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA: Lee Howard Fay, 97, died September 24, 2007. Survivors include two daughters, Josie Fay Shorter of Alexandria and Irma J. Rainey of East St. Louis, IL; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Lillie Williams Fay; his wife, Josephine Tison Fay; two daughters, Jessie Fay Sawyer and Dorothy Redd; and two sons, James C. Fay and Adolph Fay. Services were held at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Interment was at Garden of Memories Cemetery with arrangements by Progressive Funeral Home.
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FEAGIN, Eva
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Eva Mae Feagin, 72, died August 20, 1997. She was born November 10, 1924 in Americus, GA. She was a retired finance manager for an engineering firm, and was a former resident of Graceville, FL. Survivors include a son, Stonewall Jackson Feagin, Sr.; a daughter, Janice Feagin Del Toro; a sister, Martha A. Charlton of Sarasota, FL; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by a son, Craig M. Feagin; a brother; and two sisters. Interment was at Marvin Chapel Cemetery in Graceville, FL with arrangements by Byrd-Williams Funeral Home.
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FETTER, Joseph, Jr.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Joseph Fetter, Jr., 83, died December 13, 2005. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, and a 40-year member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Delaune Fetter; his children, Charlotte Grannan, Joseph Fetter III, Dr. Deborah Nastasi, and Christopher Fetter; his stepchildren, Lisa Alfonso and Lori Duthu; his sisters, Dorothy Rotolo and Maybelle Vogol; 7 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Reinecke Fetter; his parents, Joseph and Pauline K. Fetter; and a brother, Victor P. Fetter. Interment was at St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery in New Orleans under the direction of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, LA.
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FEURTADO, Helen
ABITA SPRINGS, LOUISIANA: Helen Rita Cooper Feurtado, 88, died July 15, 2004. She attended St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mari Frances Feurtado Robinson; a granddaughter; two nephews, Franklin J.P. Augustus and Henry A. Augustus III; a cousin, Bennie Reynolds; her special friends, Mary "Auntie Rae" Camille, Katharine Davis, and Rita "Chick" Gabriel; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Frances Cooper; an aunt, Lucille Cooper Reynolds; and a sister, Annie Cooper Augustus. Services were held at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church. Interment was at Wilson Cemetery under the direction of Schoen Funeral Home.
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FINKLEA, Wilbur
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Wilbur "Bill" Finklea, 86, died February 20, 2007. He was born October 31, 1920. He retired from the Federal Civil Service, and from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Alpha Masonic Lodge #172. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Webber; his sisters, Wilmer Cobb and Ann Roberts, both of West Monroe; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Carlton Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Arrangements were handled by Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
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FINLEY, Lucille
CALHOUN, LOUISIANA: Lucille Keener Finley, 96, died April 22, 2009. She was born January 23, 1913. She was the last living member of the Calhoun High School graduating class of 1932. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by two sons, Earl Meritt Finley and wife Janice of Choudrant, LA, and Terry Glenn Finley and wife Karen of Calhoun; a daughter, Anne Finley of Hot Springs, AR; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.M. Finley; and a son, Thomas Ralph Finley. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery with arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
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FLUGENCE, Wilton
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA: Wilton Flugence, 86, died February 28, 2009 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1922 to Wilson Flugence, Sr. and Theresa Flugence. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Yolande Flugence; seven children, Preston Broussard, Sr. of Beaumont, TX, and Yola Flugence, John (Pearl) Flugence, Rodney (Patricia) Flugence, Glen (Manola) Flugence, Sr., Russell Flugence, Sr., and Carolyn (Lawrence) Bellow, Sr., all of Lafayette; three brothers, Milton Flugence, Sr. of Port Arthur, TX, and James Flugence and Clifton Flugence, Sr., both of Lafayette; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lucille Flugence, Virginia Thomas, and Lee Ethel Jones; five brothers, Francis Flugence, Alton Flugence, Freddie Flugence, Wilson Flugence, Sr., and Wilbert Flugence; and 2 grandchildren, Preston Broussard, Jr. and Fallon Flugence. Services were held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment was at St. John Cemetery by Syrie Funeral Home.
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FOBB, Taliyah J.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Taliyah Fobb passed away December 24, 2004. She was born December 8, 2004. Survivors include her parents, Terrance Fobb and Wendy Robertson; her brothers, Letrois Watson, Jr., Tyrell Robertson, and her twin, Terran Fobb; a sister, Antoniq Robertson; her maternal grandmother, Johnnie Mae Robertson and devoted friend Willie McMannis; her paternal grandmother, Constance Fobb Morris and husband Mark; her paternal grandfather, Ray Brooks; her aunts, Deloris Robertson, Zenola Fobb and Deshaun Parker; an uncle, Ray Fobb, all of Baton Rouge; and a host of cousins and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Angel Flemings. Interment was at Winnfield Memorial Park.
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FOIL, Kaye
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Kaye Rayfield Foil, 62, died August 11, 2007 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. She was born October 8, 1944. She taught for the Tangipahoa, Washington and St. Tammany Parish school systems. She attended the First Baptist Church, and was a Sunday School teacher. Survivors include her husband, Jack Foil; two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Odell Foil of Franklinton, and Jay H. and Trish Foil of Eglin Air Force Base, FL; two sisters, Auline and Conni Joe Hontuzas of Jackson, MS, and Becky Rice of Pensacola, FL; 3 grandsons; her nieces and nephews; and a great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chief William Dural and Marie George Rayfield. Interment was at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogalusa under the direction of Crain Funeral Home.
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FONTENOT, Ruby
EUNICE, LOUISIANA: Funeral services for Ruby Deshotel Fontenot, 94, were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church. She died January 23, 2005. Burial was at Guillory Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home.
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FOREMAN, Alfred
ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA: Alfred Foreman, 79, died August 1, 1986 at Pointe Coupee General Hospital. He was a retired blacksmith, and a lifelong resident of St. Francisville. He is survived by four sons, Alfred P. Foreman and Rev. Curmer L. Foreman, both of St. Francisville, and John M. Foreman and Howard Foreman, both of Chicago, IL; four daughters, Wanda J. Foreman and Marie N. Foreman, both of St. Francisville, and Carrie Foreman Williams and Anna Foreman Dixon, both of Chicago, IL; 14 grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Wake services were held at St. Andrew Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Faith Spiritual Baptist Church in Zachary. Interment was at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery with arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home.
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FORET, Georgiana
RACELAND, LOUISIANA: Georgiana B. Foret, 79, died August 17, 2002. She attended St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church, and was a member of the Altar Society. She was the mother of Michael Paul and Charles Oville Foret and Mary Louise Foret Dufrene; the mother-in-law of Era Jane Adams Foret, Darlene Robichaux Foret, and Calbert Dufrene, Sr.; the sister of Charles Boudreaux and Juliette B. Champagne; and is also survived by 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rhine Foret, Sr.; her parents, Nicola and Olivia B. Boudreaux; a son, Joseph Rhine Foret, Jr.; and a brother, Euclid Boudreaux, Sr. Services were held at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of Falgout Funeral Home.
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FORET, Lionel J., Sr.
MARRERO, LOUISIANA: Lionel James Foret, Sr. died December 12, 2006. He was the husband of Glenda Ables Foret; father of Wendell Foret, Christine Wolf, Heather Foret and the late Lionel Foret, Jr.; step-father of Lee Couvillion; son of the late Mack Foret and Frances Lee Foret; brother of Eldridge Whitfield Glendora Rhodes and Patrick Foret; and is also survived by 7 grandchildren. Interment was at Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale under the direction of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home.
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FORTUNE, Elenora
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Elenora Davis Fortune, 48, died May 8, 1995 at United Medical Center. Survivors include her mother, Emma Davis; a daughter, Sheryl Fortune; a sister, Celestine Davis; and two brothers, Joseph Davis and Louis Davis. Services were held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Interment was at Mount Olive Cemetery with arrangements by Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home.
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FOUX, Alphonse
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA: Alphonse Foux, 81, passed away July 8, 2005. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the St. Jules Catholic Community, and was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #1341. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Azelina Miller Foux. He is survived by his wife, Virgie McGuire Foux; a daughter, Ruth Patin and husband, Ralph Breaux of Lafayette; two sons, Ronald Foux and his wife, Liz of Houston, TX and Dale Foux and wife Darlene of Livingston, LA; 7 grandchildren, Floyd Patin III, Paige Patin, William Foux, J.D. Foux, Justin Foux, Heather Foux and Katrina McCarthy; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Taulise Courville of Cankton. A funeral Mass was held July 11, 2005 with the Very Reverend Monsignor J. Douglas Courville officiating. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery.
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FRANCHEBOIS, Creighton F.
OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA: Creighton F. Franchebois, 91, died February 25, 2009. He was born December 3, 1917. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and served in World War II. He is survived by a sister, Anna Belle F. Wyble of Opelousas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents, Lorena and Atalla Franchebois; and five siblings. Services were held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Ledoux officiating. Interment was at Holy Sepulcher Mausoleum under the direction of LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home.
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FRANCIS, Velma
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA: Velma Agnes Francis, 76, died February 21, 2011 at her home. She was born October 15, 1934. Survivors include her children, Brian Francis (Patricia), Dennis Francis (Christine), Teddius Francis (Wiltonette), and Brenda Carter (Patrick); two sisters, Alma Grace Flugence (Wilson) and Dora Phillips (Lambert); 13 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Stella Francis and Andrea Breaux; her parents, Amos Francis and Irene McZeal; five sisters, Leola Lilly, Alzena Francis, Rozena Francis, Mary Thibeaux, and Wedna Francis; and five brothers, LeRoy, Whitley, Albert Chester, Wade, and Harold Francis. Services were held at Progressive Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Syrie Funeral Home.
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FREELAND, Esta
MER ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Esta White Henderson Freeland, 80, died January 12, 2001. She was a retired Morehouse Parish School teacher. She attended Mer Rouge Methodist Church, and was active with the United Methodist Women. She served as a local officer, and also on the state committee, for the Order of the Eastern Star, and was the High Priestess of the Ladies' Oriental Shriners. She was involved in community volunteer service, and enjoyed cooking. Among the survivors are her husband, O.D. Freeland; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe David and Joyce Henderson of Jena; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Dan Browder of Tyler, TX; four brothers: her twin brother, Rev. R.V. White of Monticello, AR, Doyle White of Monroe, Clifton White of Crossett, AR, and Prentiss White of Monticello; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Mer Rouge Methodist Church. Burial was at Bonita Cemetery with arrangements by Golden Funeral Home.
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FREEMAN, Sebastine A.
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Sebastine Ann Freeman, 47, died June 3, 2000. Among the survivors are her mother, Sebastian Freeman of Crowley; her husband, Elisha Freeman of Crowley; three brothers and their wives, John and Carolyn Freeman of Mansfield, Andrew and Christine Freeman of Rayne and Mike C. and Lonza Freeman of Crowley; four sisters, Cecilia Freeman, Margaret Freeman and Connie Freeman, all of Crowley, and Elsie and Jerome Bazile of Memphis, Tenn.; four brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Fr. Raymond Carignan officiating. Burial was at West Crowley Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice, LA.
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FREMIN, Lynwood J.
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Lynwood James Fremin, 55, died January 29, 2005. He was a truck driver in the oilfield, and also owned and operated Rachel's Lounge. He is survived by his wife, Mazel Champagne Fremin; a son, Corey Fremin and wife Angela of Coteau; two daughters, Tammy Labit and husband Warren of Loreauville, and Rachel Freeman and husband Boyd of Jeanerette; three sisters, Virginia "Dolly" Delahoussaye of New Iberia, Juanita Fabre of Lydia, and Debra Green of New Iberia; his stepfather, John C. Guilbeau of New Iberia; 5 grandchildren; and 3 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Wiltz Fremin; his mother, Mary "Delores" LeBlanc Guilbeau; and a brother, Patrick Fremin. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery by David Funeral Home.
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FRITH, Milon A.
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Milon A. Frith, 84, died December 2, 2007. He was born March 28, 1923 to Barney and Phoebe Frith. He is survived by a sister, Fannie Johnson and children, Millie Bidleman and husband Rickey, John Allen Frith, Margaret Howard and husband Jimmy Ray, Janus Janette Martin, and Mylon LeWayne Frith; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons, Dole, Charles, and Roger Dale Frith; four brothers; and a sister. Services were held at the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Interment was at Luna Cemetery.
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FROSTENSON, Robert N.
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Robert Nels Frostenson, 81, died December 28, 2004. He was born February 21, 1923. He was a former United States Navy Seabee, having served in the Pacific during World War II. He was also a Savings and Loan Examiner for the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. He was the widower of Virginia Frostenson. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Christine Frostenson of Monroe; and a granddaughter, Sarah Frostenson. Graveside services were held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Arrangements were handled by Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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FRYER, Annie
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: Annie Leona Domino Fryer, 87, died February 17, 2008. She was born June 8, 1920 to Carmello and Caterina Messina Domino. She attended Central Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Elmo Fryer (Ann) of Winchester, KY, and Paul Dean Fryer (Tonia) of Calhoun; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Elmo Fryer; her parents; four sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at Central Baptist Church. Interment was at the Springhill Cemetery by Bailey Mortuary.
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FUNDERBURK, Dorothy
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Dorothy Martha Schmitz Funderburk, 74, passed away November 29, 2004. She was born September 8, 1930. She was a resident of New Orleans for 44 years, and was the owner of Funderburk Upholstery. She is survived by her three children, D. Marc Funderburk, Steven L. Funderburk, and Penny F. Lusignan; her daughters-in-law, Marilyn H. Funderburk and Kathi Funderburk; her grandchildren, Katie, Max, and William Funderburk, Benjamin (Miriam), Julia, and Kendel Funderburk, and Lester Lusignan; 3 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Art, Alvin, Albert, and Vernon; and a sister, Helen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester K. Funderburk; and her parents, John and Martha Schmitz. Services were held at St. Stephen Lutheran Church of Algiers, LA.
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FUSSELL, Arva
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Arva Talley Fussell, 90, died October 16, 2007. She was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, and was an elementary school educator. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Cindy Welch and Sharon Lambremont, both of Franklinton; 4 grandsons; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denman Edward Fussell; her parents, Calvin Lane and Evie Pierce Talley; three brothers, Alton Lane Talley, Dorman Newton Talley, and Wilton Barclay Talley; and a sister, Freda Austin Bush. Burial was at Ellis Cemetery under the direction of Crain Funeral Home.
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