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TADLOCK, Tenia
DENHAM SPRINGS, LOUISIANA: Tenia Tadlock, 77, died December 31, 2004. She was co-owner of Rebel Sand & Gravel Company, and a member of Live Oak United Methodist Church in Watson. She is survived by her husband, William O'Neal Tadlock; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Lisa Tadlock; 3 grandchildren Neal (Rebecca) Tadlock, Randy Tadlock and Bryan Tadlock; and other relatives and friends. Burial was at Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Mark Crosby and Rev. Tommy Bergeron officiating.

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TARTAMUS, Angelo
LOREAUVILLE, LOUISIANA: Angelo "Tot" Tartamus died February 7, 2006. He was born April 22, 1933 to the late Sam and Monia Mallet Tartamus. He was a longtime employee of Phillips Petroleum, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Eldridge Tartamus; two daughters, Kim Alexander and Tracy Ayers; three grandchildren; three stepdaughters, Jamie Reed, Katona Vitter and Dovie Arcemont; a stepbrother, Donald Girouard of Texas; 8 step-grandchildren; and 2 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Rosemary Tartamus. Services were held at David Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Wright officiating. Military rites were conducted by VFW Post #1982.

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TAURIAC, Mary
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Mary Albertine Boutte Tauriac, 71, died July 23, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Archie Tauriac of Patoutville; her children, John Arnold Tauriac and wife Denise of New Orleans, Luke Kernie Tauriac and wife Shelia, Mona Marie Olivier and husband Arnell, Connie Marie Tauriac, and Rhonda Ann Bernard and husband Glenn, all of Grand Marais; a brother, John Leroy Boutte; four sisters, Albertha Olivier, Mary Batiste, Emma Dell Hall, all of Grand Marais, and Peggy Boutte-Harris of Long Beach, CA; an aunt and godmother, Ida Boutte; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Alosia Olivier Boutte; and five brothers, Murphy, Melvin, Milton, Dalton and Lawrence Boutte. Services were held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Entombment was at St. Nicholas Mausoleum in Patoutville with arrangements by Evangeline Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Delores A.
SLIDELL, LOUISIANA: Delores Ann Taylor, 67, died September 14, 2004. She was a homemaker, and was the widow of George G. Taylor. She was the mother of eight children. She was born to Ruth Stanley and the late Carl Conard. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were held at the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Slidell. A private family interment was held with arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Gladys
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Gladys Washington Taylor, 82, died January 26, 2005. She is survived by a brother, Van Washington, Jr. (Marion); a daughter-in-law, Geraldine Taylor; three brothers-in-law, Robert Williams, Albert Taylor (Joyce), and Johnny Taylor (Velade); 2 grandsons; 5 nieces; 2 nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Taylor; two sons, Clifford Alva Gross and Ronald Leon Taylor; her parents, Van Washington, Sr. and Ethel Johnson Washington; three sisters, Virgie Lee Bazille, Lillian Washington Copeland and Myrtle Washington Williams; a brother, Alvin Washington, Sr.; and a nephew, Woodrow W. Copeland, Jr. Interment was at Southern Memorial Gardens.

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TAYLOR, Icie
SULPHUR, LOUISIANA: Icie Taylor, 84, died April 5, 2010 at a local care center. She was born September 19, 1925, and was a native of Washington, LA. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, and her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; and four brothers. Interment was at Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, McArthur
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Rev. McArthur Taylor, 39, died August 19, 1998. Survivors include his wife, Onetia Taylor; four children, Mack Anthony Foster of Korea, Alisha Jenkins of Baton Rouge, Telisha Jenkins of Bogalusa, and Martina Jenkins of Bogalusa; his mother, Minnie Lee Dixon of Bogalusa; three sisters, Betty (Earlish) Reed of Bridgeport, CT, Simmie (Arthur) Smith of Bogalusa, and Annette (James) Taylor of Bogalusa; a brother, Maurice Taylor, Jr., of Bogalusa; a granddaughter, La'Shontieria Jenkins of Bogalusa; a special nephew, Christopher Taylor of Bogalusa; and a hoste of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services were held at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Bogalusa with the Rev. M.J. Galloway presiding. Interment was at the Bogalusa Cemetery under the direction of Crain and Sons Funeral Home.

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TAYLOR, Mildred
WATERPROOF, LOUISIANA: Mildred Taylor died September 5, 2001 at the Vicksburg Hospital. She was born January 18, 1920 to Fred Lawrence and Bell Hamlin Smith. She was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Taylor; two daughters, Verona Taylor of Ruston, and Angela Stephens of Vicksburg, MS; a brother, Donald Smith of Shreveport; two sisters, Maxine Johnson of Shreveport, and Thelma Holley of Pine Bluff, AR, 4 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Virgie Tillman; and five brothers, Edward Smith, Lawrence Smith, Carl Smith, Bob Smith, and Herman Smith. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez, MS with arrangements by Young's Funeral Home.

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TEMPALSKI, Stanley W.
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Stanley W. Tempalski, 81, died June 21, 2005. He was a WWII Navy veteran, and attended Lakeshore Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Anita L. Tempalski; daughter, Sandra Wall; granddaughters, Laura Wall and Kimberly Thomas; sister, Della and husband Mel Delposen; two nieces and two nephews. Services were held at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

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TENNEY, Shuble
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Shuble George "Scooby-Doo" Tenney, 29, died of injuries received in a automobile accident on March 17, 2007. He enjoyed mechanics, music, and traveling. He is survived by a brother, Preston Tenney, Sr. and wife Tina; his sisters, Edie Boudreaux and husband Brad, Sr. and Siana Romero and husband Tracy; a niece, Shana Simon; his nephews, Preston Tenney, Jr., Brad Boudreaux, Jr., T.J. Romero, and Arron Romero, all of New Iberia, and Tyler Simon of Cecilia. He was preceded in death by his father, Tilman Tenney; his mother, Hermaine Hayward "Angel" Girard; and a special friend, Heather Deville. Services were held at the chapel of David Funeral Home with Fr. Steve LeBlanc officiating. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery in Loreauville with arrangements by David Funeral Home.

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TERREBONNE, Francis
GOLDEN MEADOW, LOUISIANA: Francis Dantin Terrebonne, 85, died October 18, 2000. She attended Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, and was a member of the church Altar Society, Golden Meadow Senior Citizens, and F.C.E. Golden Meadow Home Demonstration Club. She was the wife of Jesty J. Terrebonne; the mother of Betty Ledet of Thibodaux; grandmother of Johnny Lee of Ellijay, Ga., Beth Ledet of Cut Off, Brad Ledet of Plaquemine and Larry Ledet II of Thibodaux; sister of Mancy Dantin of Chauvin and Eva Dantin of Cut Off. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dumiel and Josephine Lee Dantin; daughter, Barbara T. Lee; brothers, Roual, Jack, Thomas, Alcide and Randolph Dantin; and sisters, Clemence Stout, Antoinette Boudreaux and Alcidia Orgeron. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, followed by burial at the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off, LA.

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TERROR, Lois
WINNSBORO, Louisiana: Lois Stephens Terror, 91, passed away January 13, 2005. She was born July 12, 1913 in Mississippi to Luther Wilson and Mary Leona Parker Stephens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Terror, two brothers and a sister. She was a homemaker and belonged to the Bellwood Country Club in Natchez, Mississippi. She was a member of Vidalia United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Among the survivors are a brother, Oliver J. Stephens of Lake Placid, Fl.; and nine nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the New Winnsboro Cemetery with arrangements by Mulhearn Funeral Home.

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TERRY, Betty
LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA: Betty Sue Terry, 72, died June 17, 2009. She was born January 2, 1937. She is survived by a son, Joe Gibbs of Leesville; two daughters, Deborah Peavy of New Llano, LA and Billie Lovato of Colorado Springs, CO; three brothers, Jerry Long of Montgomery, TX, Cliff Long of Austin, TX, and Anthony "Jack" Long of Willis, TX; a sister, Nora Long of Leesville; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lorene Long; two brothers, Speedy Long and Cotton Long; and four sisters, Mary Hill, Ida Brumlon, Joann Boatcallie and Evelyn Barker. Arrangements were handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home.

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TERZIA, Leo F.
BASTROP, LOUISIANA: Leo F. Terzia, 84, died on March 28, 2005. He was on October 28, 1920 to Leo F. Terzia Sr. and Olivia "Totsy" Bain Terzia. He was a retired lumberman. He was owner and President of Terzia Lumber and Hardware in Bastrop. He was Past President of the Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association, and was one of the founders of Paul Bunyan Building Suppliers, which later became Allied Building Stores. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Eleanor Gandy Terzia; two children, Leo "Buddy" Terzia III and his wife Jennifer of Ruston and Cynthia Henderson and her husband Ben of Canton, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Laura Terzia Bankston and her husband Matt of Fort Worth, Texas and Greg Terzia of Ruston. Services were held at Grace Episcopal Church of Monroe with Fr. Andy Powell officiating. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery with arrangements by Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.

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THEALL, Esther
ERATH, LOUISIANA: Esther Landry Theall, 92, died September 11, 2007. She was born October 8, 1914 to the late Duclom and Elia Vincent Landry. Survivors include a son, Larry Meaux of Houston, TX; a cousin, Wanda LaBouef of Kaplan; and two stepdaughters, Faye T. Lee of Shepherd, TX and Jane Thornell of Port Arthur, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Theall. Services were held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Wayne Duet officiating. Interment was at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery under the direction of David Funeral Home.

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THERIOT, Eula
HOUMA, LOUISIANA: Eula Eve Toups Theriot, 83, passed away December 25, 2002. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Hayward "Buck" and Earline Theriot Sr. of Houma; four daughters, Elaine Monnier, Janice Vice, Deborah Roper and Rene Ghirardi, all of Houma; one brother, Eddie Toups of Bayou Blue; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar P. Theriot; her parents, Alice Barrios and Oscar Toups Sr.; and four brothers, Oscar Jr., Leonard Sr., Ernest Sr. and Hayward Toups. Services were held at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Interment was at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 with arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.

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THERIOT, Rita
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA: Rita Marie Theriot, 102, died July 12, 1997. She was a homemaker. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Romuald and Corinne Segura Theriot; a sister, Elodie Theriot Orgeron; and seven brothers, Ferdinand, Ferness, George, Joseph "Lut", Leonce, Octave and Rene Theriot. Services were held at David Mortuary Chapel in New Iberia with the Rev. William Rogalla officiating. Interment was at St. Peter's Cemetery in New Iberia.

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THEVIS, Norbert
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Norbert Anthony Thevis, 72, died August 20, 2010. He was born January 18, 1938 to Hubard and Maria Ohlenforst Thevis. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Morgan Thevis; a sister, Antonia T. Hoffpauir of Rayne; two brothers, Raymond Thevis, Sr. of Rayne, and Edward (Sally) Thevis of Lafayette; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Hebert "Jackie" Thevis; a sister-in-law, Eunice Thevis; a brother-in-law, Lloyd L. Hoffpauir, Sr.; and a nephew, Dwayne Thevis. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. Interment was at St. Joseph Catholic Church #2 Cemetery with arrangements by Duhon Funeral Home.

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THOMAS, Ellen
HOUMA, LOUISIANA: Ellen Johnson Thomas, 84, died Februbary 7, 2001. She attended New Jerusalem Baptist Church, and served on the Deaconess Board. She was the mother of Rosadell Adams of Houma; and is also survived by a grandchild; a great-grandchild; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Thomas; her parents, Anderson and Leah Howard Johnson; her brothers, Buddy, Luster, Ezekiel and Lorenzo Johnson and Dave Jenkins; and her sisters, Leah J. Thomas, Harriet Maryland, Renetta Neville, Mary Pharagood and Siney J. Stovall. Services were held at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma. Burial was at Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma with arrangements by Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, LA.

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THOMAS, Fred, Sr.
FERRIDAY, LOUISIANA: Fred Thomas, Sr., 65, died October 29, 1973 at Jefferson Davis Hospital. He was a native of Concordia Parish. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Thomas; a son, Fred Thomas, Jr.; a brother, Tom; three sisters, Delphine Brown, Edith Snider, and Eliza Harris; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Morning Star Baptist Church. Interment was at the Ferriday Cemetery by Webb Funeral Home.

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THOMAS, Mercedes
OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA: Mercedes "Dee-Dee" Broussard Thomas, 61, died on January 19, 2005. She attended Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Marshall J. Thomas of Opelousas; two sons, Randy (Catherine) Thomas and Joseph Thomas, both of Opelousas; six daughters, Patricia (Pat), Jennifer (Chris), Debra, Lisa, Rebecca (Mark) Thomas and Mary (Samuel) Vallien, all of Opelousas; 17 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Burial was at the Garden of Memory Cemetery with arrangements by Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas, LA.

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THOMAS, Rebecca
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Rebecca Thomas, 91, died January 20, 1999. She was born Decemeber 16, 1907 to the late Walter Valentine and Harriet Dillon Brock. She was a housewife, and attended Thomas Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Herbert Wilson Thomas, Euell S. Thomas, and Tyrone Knight, all of Thomas; six daughters, Elowese Wood of Tylertown, MS, Ona Faye Breland of Hattiesburg, MS, Rena Mae Turnage of Thomas, Genell Ard of Tylertown, MS, Lucile Polk of Thomas, and Kathy Stover of State Line; 35 grandchildren; and 69 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Louise Martin and Eva Knight; her husband, Albert Thomas; 5 grandchildren; and the father of her children, Lucious Thomas. Services were held at Thomas Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold Gaddy officiating. Interment was at Thomas Cemetery with arrangements by Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home of Tylertown, MS.

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THOMPSON, Classie
ANGIE, LOUISIANA: Classie Mary Mingo Thompson, 80, died January 20, 2002. She was preceded in death by her loving parents; her devoted husband; a daughter, Eula Mae Thompson; five grandchildren; and two sons-in-law. She departed this life in a car crash along with two of her daughters, Bettie Segura and Edna L. Thompson; and a daughter-in-law, Elinder J. Thompson. Survivors include four daughters, Mary L. Greely and Clarissa (Archie Ray) McGowan of Angie, Annie P. Thompson of San Bernadino, CA, and Augustine (Eddie) Anderson of Brooklyn, NY; five sons, Deck Z. (Evelyn) Thompson, Willie C. (Elenor) Thompson Jr. and Leonard R. Thompson, all of Angie, Lorandy Thompson of Gretna and Homer (Alicia) Thompson of New Orleans; 36 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mattie Mingo and Ora Bickham, both of Angie; four brothers, Milton D. Mingo, Johnny Mingo Jr. and David Mingo, all of Angie; Bruce Mingo of Sanford, FL; five sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law; two good friends, Pearlie Mae Youngblood (Nig) and Evelyn Thompson, both of Angie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Services were held at Center Baptist M.B. Church in Angie with Pastor Sidney Jones presiding. Interment was at the Thompson Cemetery in Angie with arrangements by Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa, LA.

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THOMPSON, Edna
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Edna Lucille Thompson, 49, died January 20, 2002 in a car accident which also claimed the lives of her mother, Classie Mary Thompson, her sister, Betty Segura, and her sister-in-law, Elinda Thompson. Among the survivors are a son, Michael Thompson; two daughters, Lesley Thompson and Chandra (Neal) Thompson Weary; five grandchildren, Damion, Joshua, Chiara, Chalandra, and Logan, all of Bogalusa; four sisters, Mary Lee Greely of Angie, Annie Thompson of San Bernardino, CA, Augustine (Eddie) Anderson of New York, NY, and Clarrisa (Archie) McGowan of Angie; four brothers, Randy Thompson and Homer (Lisa) Thompson of New Orleans, and Lenord Thompson and Willie Thompson; a godson, Ardale McGowan, all of Angie; and special friends, Bessie Cyrus and Margaret Pam, both of Bogalusa. Preceding her in death was her sister, Eula Mae Thompson; and two brothers-in-law, Alphonse and William Porter. Services were held at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church in Bogalusa with the Rev. Raymond Mims presiding. Interment was at Thompson Cemetery in Angie, LA with arrangements by Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa.

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THOMPSON, William B.
NOBLE, LOUISIANA: William Bob Thompson, 78, died August 1, 2004. He was a retiree of Penrod Drilling Company. Survivors include his brothers, Frank Thompson of Bloomberg, Texas, and Kenneth Thompson of Waskom, Texas; a sister, Lillie Blackwood of Cullman, Ala.; a daughter, Joanne Bordelon of Houma; a son, Bobby Thompson of Rayne; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Coleman; his parents, William Virgil and Minnie Clayton Thompson; brothers, Alvin, Truman and David; and sisters, Ethel Stone, Edna Francis and Pearl Bible. Services were held at Noble Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Price officiating. Interment was at Noble Cemetery with arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

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THURMAN, Laron
BASTROP, LOUISIANA: Laron Thurman, 77, died July 3, 2006. He was born April 17, 1929 to Collie and Bonnie Hackney Thurman. He retired from the International Paper Mill in Bastrop, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include a son, Johnny Roy Blake of Shreveport; a daughter, Gloria Thurman Heavin of Spring, TX; six brothers, Adrian Thurman of Hamburg, Marshall, Charles, Jimmy & Keith Thurman, all of Lacy, AR, and Doby Thurman of Bastrop, LA; two sisters, May Carter of Crossett, AR and Fay Wilhite of Lacy, AR; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, VernaLee Estess Thurman; his parents; and a great-granddaughter. Interment was at the Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery with Johnny Blake officiating. Arrangements were handled by Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, AR.

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TIBBETTS, Carl V.
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Carl Vincent Tibbetts, 80, died October 4, 2007. He was born October 19, 1926. He worked in broadcasting sales at several radio and television stations. While at KTAL, he was the host of a children's program, appearing as a clown called "Mr. T." He was active in community theatre, including the Port Players, the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, and the Gaslight Players. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann Myers of Baton Rouge and Dorcas Marie Kirspel of Shreveport; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Foster Tibbetts; a daughter, Carlyn Elizabeth Tibbetts Schmider; and a grandson, Carl James Myers. Services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Guido Verbeck III officiating.

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TIRMENSTEIN, Lucia
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Lucia Ann Lewis Tirmenstein, 75, died December 25, 2006. She was born January 28, 1931. She was attended the First Baptist Church of Monroe. She owned Dew Music Company, and recently retired from the 18th St. Main Branch of the Ouachita Parish. She was one of the original founding parents of River Oaks School, and helped establish the school's library. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ. Survivors include a daughter, Libby Smith and husband Bill of Fayetteville, AR; a son, Robbie Tirmenstein of Monroe; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ouachita Parish Library. Services were held at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery.

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TO, Rieu Van
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Mr. Rieu Van To died on June 25, 2005. He was born in Vietnam on November 12, 1925 to Nap Van To and Dau Thi Nguyen. Survivors include his wife, Nam Thi Dao To and his children, Lan, Phuong, Nam, Thai, Van, Thang, Huong, Thuy, Hang, Thach, Tuan, Bao and Hong. Services were held at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, with Fr. Dominic Hai Minh Dinh officiating. Interment was at Centuries Memorial Park with arrangements by Osborn Funeral Home.

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TOBIAS, Hattie
KENNER, LOUISIANA: Hattie Reid Tobias, 91, died January 14, 2000. She was born October 5, 1908 to Thomas and Matilda Reid. She attended Providence Baptist Church, where she served on the Deaconess Board. She was also a member of the East Jefferson Prayer and Bible Band. She is survived by five sons, Tommy Tobias of Metairie, Kenis Tobias of New Orleans, and Leroy, Howard and Cassie Tobias, all of Kenner; seven daughters, Louise Thomas, Willene Evans, Carrie Tobias and Athel Martin, all of Baton Rouge, Betty Allen of River Ridge, LA, Yvonne Johnson of Metairie, and Gloria Harris of Charleston, WV; two sisters, Ethel Wren of Liberty and Edna Green of Bastrop; two brothers, Thomas and Benjamin Reid of Chicago; a step-sister, Ella P. Anderson of Chicago; four sons-in-law, Eural Thomas, Willie Evans, Freddie Allen and Lynton Johnson; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Tobias; four sisters; four brothers; and two sons, Joseph Tobias and Emanuel "Boo" Tobias. Services were held at Providence Baptist Church in Kenner with Rev. Terry G. Lewis officiating. Burial was at Love And Charity Cemetery in Kenner under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

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TONCREY, Nellie
HARVEY, LOUISIANA: Nellie Cottom Toncrey, 89, passed away on Sept 30, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Cottom and Mary Rose Roche Cottom. She was the mother of Albert S. Toncrey, Lionel T. Toncrey, Mary Nell T Cedotal and Nancy T. Delerno; the godmother of Joy Perez; and the sister of Thomas Cottom, Isabel C. Perez, Mary C. Gary and Camille C. Blaise. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel J. Toncrey. Services were held at Mothe Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Bartholomew Cemetery in Algiers.

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TORRES, Dorothy
DONALDSONVILLE, LOUISIANA: Dorothy Rodrigue Torres, 80, passed away on November 30, 2004. She was the wife of the late Joseph Torres, Sr and the daughter of the late Eddie and Elizabeth Alleman Rodrigue. She was the mother and mother-in-law of Darlene and Gill Scioneaux, Springfield; Jamie and Mel Hadley, Albany; Joseph Jr. and Bonnie Torres, Kenner; Kevin and Donna Torres, Baton Rouge, Ricky and Cathy Torres, Boutte. Sister of J. E. Rodrigue, Kissemme, FL, Calvin Rodrigue, Pierre Part, and the late Noble Rodrigue. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville. Interment was in the church cemetery with arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville.

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TORRES, Ernest D.
ZWOLLE, LOUISIANA: Ernest DeWayne Torres, 50, passed away August 29, 2003. He was born July 2, 1953. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Torres; two daughters, Tina Torres and Faren Torres, both of Zwolle; his mother, Audrey Torres of Zwolle; two sisters, Fay Torres and Jackie Rivers, both of Zwolle, and Janet Sepulvado of Noble, LA; two brothers, Harold Dew and wife Sherry of Ft. Jessup, LA, and Kenny Torres and wife Noel of Zwolle; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Zwolle with Fr. Tim Hurd officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Zwolle, LA.

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TOUTCHEQUE, Viola
LOREAUVILLE, LOUISIANA: Viola Vincent Toutcheque, 101, died June 20, 2009. She is survived by a niece, Doris Bailey Cormier and husband Rodney; and a great-nephew, Craig Cormier and wife Charlie, all of New Iberia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorcelie J. Toutcheque; her parents, Sully and Avelia Thibodeaux Vincent; and her sisters, Aspasie Meyers and Vesta Trosclair. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment was at Michael's Cemetery under the direction of David Funeral Home.

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TRAHAN, Orita
ERATH, LOUISIANA: Orita Romero Trahan, 86, died September 22, 2007. She is survived by three sons, Morris Trahan of Loreauville, and Hubert Trahan and Alvin Trahan, both of Erath; a daughter, Earline Vaughn of Erath; a sister, Winnis Delahoussaye of Erath; a step-brother, Darby Romero of Delcambre; two step-sisters, Joyce Migues of Opelousas and Olite Domingue of Erath; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beo Trahan; her parents, Lucien Romero and Pauline Dore Romero; four sisters; four brothers; and two step-brothers. Interment was at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with arrangements by David Funeral Home.

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TRIMBLE, Josephine
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Josephine Finch Trimble died August 1, 2003 at her home. She was born January 2, 1915. Survivors include her husband, Rev. William B. Trimble, Sr; four children, Rev. William B. Trimble, Jr. of Hot Springs, AR, Rebecca Trimble of Mandeville, Joseph Trimble of Calhoun and Mrs. Frank Breese III of Jackson, MS; 8 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Grace Episcopal Church. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery by Mulhearn Funeral Home.

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TULLIER, Essie
SORRENTO, LOUISIANA: Essie LeBlanc Tullier, 78, died April 23, 2001 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. She was born June 30, 1922 to Theogene and Leah LeBlanc. She is survived by a son, Noble Tullier of Sorrento; a daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne and Joe Mabile, Jr. of Sorrento; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent J. Tullier; her parents; three brothers, Noel, Femond, and Ozema LeBlanc; and a sister, Mrs. Elmo (Nita) Tullier. Interment was at Holy Rosary Cemetery by Ourso Funeral Home.

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TUMEY, Carmelite
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Carmelite Claire Tumey, 82, died September 8, 1993. She was a New Orleans native. She was a retired clerk with the federal government, and a longtime Harahan resident. Survivors include her husband, George Tumey; a daughter, Carol Jesse; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2 with arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home.

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TYRA, Marilyn
RUSTON, LOUISIANA: Marilyn Joyce Tyra, 69, died June 11, 2006. She was born May 16, 1937 to Lester and Fern Lutz. She attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ruston, and enjoyed fishing and flowers. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Eldon "Skid" Tyra; her daughters, Brenda Smith, Beverly Ferguson, Vicky Boddie, Debra New, and Wanda Tyra; her sons, Timothy Cameron, Randell Parrett, Ronald Parrett, Robert Parrett, Gary Tyra and Norman Tyra; 23 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Jo Ann Maple, Alice Axton, Judy Galley, and Debbie Lutz. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Eugene Lutz; and a sister, Linda Lutz. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery with arrangements by Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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ULMER, Carolyn
MINDEN, LOUISIANA: Carolyn Monzingo Ulmer, 69, died August 26, 2004. She was born November 24, 1934. She worked in the family business and belonged to the First Baptist Church in Minden. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Laddie Ulmer; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deveda and Al Moore of Shreveport, and Teresa and Mike Coplen of Monterey; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Kathie Ulmer of San Antonio, TX; her grandchildren; her father, J.C. Monzingo of Minden; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Larry Dean of Homer; and a brother and sister-in-law, John D. and Madeline Monzingo. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clotele Tinsley Monzingo. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Minden. Burial was at Arlington Cemetery in Homer with arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

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UPSHAW, Margaret
LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA: Margaret M. Upshaw, 81, died December 5, 2009. She worked for the Vernon Parish School Board, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Van B. Upshaw, Jr.; four sons, Terry Upshaw of Leesville, Rev. Dexter Upshaw, Sr. (Joyce) of Spring, TX, Van B. Upshaw III of Baton Rouge, and Cedric A. Upshaw (Shelley) of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Carolyn Buckles of Warner Robins, GA, Linda King (Booker) of Hephzibah, GA, Brenda Henry of Long Beach, CA, and Margarett L. Upshaw of Warner Robins, GA; a daughter-in-law, Alice Faye of Leesville; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Ira C. Upshaw. Services were held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial was at Leesville Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Labby Memorial Funeral Home.

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USSERY, Hazel
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Hazel Smith Ussery, 84, passed away November 5, 2004. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of West Monroe. She is survived by her husband, Fred M. Ussery, Jr.; son Fred M. Ussery III, M.D.; daughter, Kimberly Ann Ussery; and two grandchildren. Services were held at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe with Rev. Dr. Spiller Milton officiating. Burial was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

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VALDETERO, Nola
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Nola Istre Valdetero, 91, died February 22, 2006. She is survived by a son, Robert Samuel Valdetero of Kaplan; a daughter, Ethel V. Spallino of Crowley; 5 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel D. Valdetero; five brothers; and a sister. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery with arrangements by Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

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VAN TUYL, Louise
COVINGTON, LOUISIANA: Louise E. Van Tuyl, 79, passed away February 15, 2008. She was born August 22, 1928. She is survived by a son, Malcolm Van Tuyl, Jr.; a brother, James Enloe; her grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Van Tuyl, Sr.; and a daughter, Wanda Jean Currie. Interment was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie, LA under the direction of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home.

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VARNADO, Dionysia
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Dionysia Mumford Varnado, 60, died March 16, 1989 at East Jefferson General Hospital. She was the retired owner of International Films Ltd. Survivors include her husband, Charles H. Varnado; three daughters, Nancy Cole, Pamela Frank, and Tammy Weller; a son, Charles E. Varnado; a brother, Frank Mumford; four sisters, Betty Babin, Loretta Dye, and Helen and Margaret Mumford; and 8 grandchildren. Interment was at St. Patrick's Cemetery No. 3 with arrangements by P.J. McMahon and Sons Funeral Home.

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VATTER, James W.
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA: James W. Vatter, 54, died April 24, 2009. He enjoyed amateur photography, and especially liked photographing flowers and birds. Survivors include his aunts, Faye Johnson and husband Richard, and Joy Cope and husband Gene, all of Lafayette; three nephews; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Vatter. Interment was at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home.

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VEAL, Althea
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Althea Louise Veal died September 18, 2009. She was born July 17, 1946 to the late Eddie J. Veal, Sr. and Althea Bailey Veal. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Veal Baptiste; 4 grandchildren; a former son-in-law, Hornaval J. Baptiste, Jr.; a sister, Hannah Hayes; her best friend, Henrietta Jones; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. Interment was at Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Gertrude Geddes WIllis Funeral Home.

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VEAZEY, Arthur J.
RAYNE, LOUISIANA: Arthur James Veazey, 62, died on November 11, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Edith Derouen Veazey; and a brother, J.Roy Veazey. Survivors include his wife, Lois Veazey; and a son and daughter-in-law, Randal and Jennifer Veazey of Baton Rouge. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Rukoski officiating. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery #2 with arrangements by Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne, LA.

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VEILLON, Stagg
THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA: Stagg "Big Mamou" Veillon, 73, died February 23, 2009. Survivors include three sons, Farrel, Gregory and Erick Veillion; four daughters, Patricia Sauce, Ethelina Jerkins, Connie Sue Chatagnier, and Vivian Guillot; two brothers, Albert and Emile Veillon; a sister, Lurline Fontenot; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ezery Chiasson Veillon; his parents, Estagg Veillion and Aurore Manuel Veillion; two brothers; three sisters; a grandchild, Jay Guillot; and a son-in-law, C.J. Guillot. Services were held at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, followed by burial at the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Thibodaux Funeral Home.

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VENTRY, Flora
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Flora Mae Robertson Ventry, 73, died May 24, 2003. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include her son, Nathan (Frances) Ventry; and a granddaughter, Dana J. Ventry of Bogalusa. She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Joyce Ann "Sug" Smith. Services were held with Bro. Percy Bryant from the Dryades Street Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Funeral arrangements were handled by Gaskin, Southhall, Gordon, and Gordon Mortuary Inc.

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VENUS, May
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: May Hauck Venus, 79, died April 12, 1993 at St. Charles General Hospital. She was a lifelong New Orleans resident. She was a retired ward clerk at Mercy Hospital. She is survived by a son, Gerald J. Venus; three daughters, Lois Winchester, Mary Gormley, and Doris Schully; two sisters, Hilda Brannan and Claire Starkey; two brothers, Henry Hauck and Joseph Hauck; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Greenwod Cemetery with arrangements by Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home.

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VERNON, Ruth
FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA: Ruth Vernon, 86, passed away on December 12, 2002. Survivors include her son, Lionell Vernon of Franklinton; a sister, Annie Kate Thompson of Franklinton; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Interment was at Sweet Home Cemetery with Elder Johnnie Robinson officiating. Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton, LA handled the arrangements.

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VERRETT, Louis
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Louis F. Verrett, 79, a retired employee of American Airlines, passed away February 6, 2005. He was born in Houma, and had also lived in New Orleans. He was a former member of the Prince Hall Free Mason No. 14 of Houma. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include two brothers, Elward Verrett of Chicago, Ill., and Nolan Verrett, and a sister, Doris Jones of Detroit. Services were held at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Park with arrangements handled by Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home.

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VIATOR, Michael J.
LOREAUVILLE, LOUISIANA: Michael J. "Camel" Viator passed away July 9, 2005. He was a Texaco employee for 28 years, and also worked part-time at Teche Lumber Co. He was an usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville and liked woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Dugas Viator of New Iberia; two sons, Lon Viator of New Iberia and Craig Viator of Jacksonville, Texas; a brother, Ricky Viator of New Iberia; three grandchildren, Amber of New Iberia, Braden of Jacksonville, Texas and Courtney of St. Martinville; and Shealee Romero of Erath. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Georgia Contos Viator. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Mario Romero officiating. Entombment was at Holy Family Mausoleum under the direction of David Funeral Home.

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VIDOU, Mathilda M.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Funeral services for Mathilda Munster Vidou, 87, were held October 8, 2005 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Survivors include her daughters, Audrey V. Randazzo and her husband Louis, Brenda V. Boyle and her husband Harold, Shelia V. Melerine and Sybil V. Adams and husband Marcus; eleven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.

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VILLEJOIN, Annie
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: Annie Guidry Villejoin, 71, died August 19, 2004. She owned Annie's Beauty Shop for thirty years. She is survived by her husband, Dewitt Villejoin of Crowley; two sons, Kenneth and his wife Joanne Villejoin of Lake Charles, and Farrel and his wife Jan Villejoin of Crowley; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cesair and Zula Pellerin Guidry; and a brother, Ernest Guidry. Services were held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne.

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VINES, Marguerite
RAYVILLE, LOUISIANA: Marguerite White Vines died June 14, 2006 in Rayville. She was born December 16, 1922 in Rayville to Jasper and Nancy White. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Rita Charlene Ducharme (Bruce) of Hebert; her nieces and nephews; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Vines. Interment was at Bethel Cemetery near Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

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VISSER, Gwen
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA: Gwen Lynn Hughes Visser, 48, passed away January 23, 2007. She was born November 6, 1958. She is survived by a daughter, Christina Maude Visser of Youngsville; a son, Matthew Chase Lee Hughes of Youngsville; two sisters, Patricia Wenz of Duson, and Donna Culligan and husband Bruce of Pennsylvania; three brothers, Darrell Hughes of Long Island, NY, Keith Hughes and wife Susan of Long Island, Colin Hughes of Youngsville; and many other relatives and and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Visser; her mother, Frances McCloud Hughes; and a brother, Richard Wenz. Services were held at the chapel of David Funeral Home. Internment was at St. Anne Cemetery in Youngsville, LA.

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VONHEEDER, Louise
SPRINGHILL, LOUISIANA: Louise Hicks Vonheeder, 78, died April 9, 2009. She was born January 17, 1931 to the late Carl and Pearlie Hughes Hicks. She was a member of Grace Bible Church. She enjoyed cooking and flower gardening. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Karen Thompson of Winnie, TX, Randy and Trina Thompson of Bowie, TX, Leslie and Gaylan Thompson, Lester and Denise Thompson, and Ben Thompson, all of Sarepta, LA, and Bradley and Tamera Vonheeder of Leesville, LA; her sisters, Mary Grace Neal of Homer, LA, and Robbie and Reginald Allgood of Bossier City; 6 granddaughters; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Byron Vonheeder; four brothers, Carl Hicks, Jr., Leslie Jean Hicks, Leroy Hicks, and Billy Ralph Hicks; and a sister, Marquerite Hicks Ferguson. Burial was at Forest Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home.

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VOTH, Golda L. Mizell
ISABEL, LOUISIANA: Golda Lea Mizell Voth, 85, died December 5, 1998. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, June Patricia and Robert Lambert; a granddaughter, Peggy Windham; a grandson, Gary Windham; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; one brother, William Plumber Mizell of Bogalusa; and one sister, Vera Magee of Isabel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence F. Voth; her parents, James "Jim" and Minnie Mizell; and four brothers, Dorman, Shelby, Floyd and Obie Mizell. Services were held at Isabel Baptist Church with Rev. John L. Gilbert, Rev. Bill Davis, and Rev. P.B. Nixon officiating. Interment was at the Isabel Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.

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WARTELLE, Addie
WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA: Addie N. Wartelle, 79, died November 26, 2007. She was a member of St. Mary's Altar Society, and was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Church Choir. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Gautreaux of Washington; her sons, Wallace E. and Paula Splane, Wyatt Thompson and Stephanie Splane, and Lastrapes Louis Wartell II and wife Julie, all of Washington; a daughter-in-law, Paula Splane of Kentwood, LA; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ogden Splane; two husbands, Ogden Splane and Lastrapes Louis Wartelle; and and her parents; Albert and Sylvanie Richard Nickleson. Services were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington. Interment was at Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home.

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WASHAM, Dorothy
RUSTON, LOUISIANA: Dorothy Lorine Washam, 93, died March 11, 2007. She was born August 19, 1913 to the late Sam and Irma Lee Mooney. Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law, Doris Berry of Ruston, Nelda and Charles Billingsley of Independence, and Marion Giles of Ruston; 12 great grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Cecil Jiles, Benjamin Washam, and her daughter, Barbara Farmer. Interment was at Wesley Chapel Cemetery with arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

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WATTS, Ida
LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA: Funeral services for Ida C. Watts, 80, were held at Livingston United Methodist Church on September 4, 2006 with Rev. Lewis Morris officiating. Interment was at Old Red Oak Cemetery under the direction of Seale Funeral Home.

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WEARY, Chance, Sr.
ANGIE, LOUISIANA: Chance Weary Sr., 59, died February 6, 1999. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Weary; two sons, Chance (Yolanda) Weary Jr of Kaplan, LA and James (Evelyn) Weary of Varnado; four sisters, Elnora (Rev Shelton) Robinson of Varnado, the Rev Altease Holmes and Clasta Hatcher, both of Chicago, and Donise Mark of New Orleans; a brother, Jacob Weary of Jackson, MS; a brother-in-law, Roy Holmes of Tylertown; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters, the Rev. Selena Holmes and Geraldine Mark; his brothers, L.W. and L. J. Weary; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rossie (Sophia) Weary. Interment was at Robinson Cemetery in Varnado with arrangements handled by Crain and Sons Funeral Home.

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WEBB, Mable
DOYLINE, LOUISIANA: Funeral services for Mable Mims Webb were held at May 17, 2003 at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Doyline. Survivors include a sister, Elnora Calton; brother, Dezell Mims; devoted niece, Virginia Edwards; and a host of other relatives and friends. Burial was at Kirk Chapel Cemetery in Doyline with arrangements by Benevolent Funeral Home of Minden, LA.

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WEEMS, Floyd
WINNFIELD, LOUISIANA: Floyd Thomas Weems, 75, died April 10, 2005 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. He was born December 29, 1929 to the late Thomas and Ida Ross Weems. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Maxwell of Winnfield, and Renee Ramey of Garland, TX; a son, Thomas M. Weems of Houston, TX; a brother, Joe H. Weems of Winnfield; two sisters, Clara Grass of Kenner, and Dorothy Bilello of Thibodaux; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was at Zionhill Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

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WEISS, Josephine
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Josephine Savoie Weiss, 94, passed away May 21, 2005. Survivors include her three children, Dr. Robert U. Weiss, Jr., of Slidell, Catherine Piriou of Athens, GA, and Dr. James Weiss of Chapel Hill, NC; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert U. Weiss, Sr.; her parents, Honora Martin Savoie and David Savoie; and a grandson, Peter Andrew Weiss. A funeral Mass was celebrated at the Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery.

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WELCH, Luther
RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA: Luther Wesley Welch died February 4, 1908. He was born November 24, 1905 to Charley and Adeline Welch. Burial was at Campground Cemetery.

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WELCH, Tennie
OAK GROVE, LOUISIANA: Tennie H. Welch, 77, died March 28, 2004 in Rayville, LA. She was born August 6, 1926 to the late Samuel D. Hollingsworth and Ola Hollingsworth. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Norman of Atlas, Texas; and a sister, Sammie H. Stallings of Oak Grove. She was the widow of E.H. "Mutt" Welch. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald L. Dye; a brother, J.R. Hollingsworth; three sisters, Gladys Acree, Jewel Rollinson and Madelyn Murphy; and one grandchild. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery with arrangements handled by Cox Funeral Home.

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WELDON, Opal
SUGARTOWN, LOUISIANA: Opal Harper Weldon died August 19, 2007. She was born March 5, 1916. She attended Sugartown United Pentecostal Church, where she sang and taught Sunday School. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd and Lana Weldon of Grant, Louis and Linda Weldon of Lake Charles, and Hubert Weldon of Sugartown; her daughters and sons-in-law, Violet and Keith Andrews of Sugartown, Mildred and Mano Fontenot of Kinder, Dorothy Sanchez of Houston, TX, and Wilma and Milford Lacy of Westlake; a brother, Robert Harper of Pitkin; two sisters, Honerlee Smith of Orange, and Wilma Sue Goetzman of Scott; 21 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great grandchildren. Services were held at Sugartown United Pentecostal Church. Burial was at Sugartown Cemetery by Labby Memorial Funeral Home.

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WELLS, Katherine
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Katherine R. Wells, 84, died May 4, 1992 at the Medical College of Ohio Hospital. She was born September 24, 1907. She was a native of New Iberia and a longtime New Orleans resident before moving to Toledo, OH. Survivors include a stepson, Robert C. Wells of Sylvania, OH; and a nephew, Stephen E. Rose of Beacon, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Wells; and her parents, Stephen W. Rose and Beatrice LeMaire. Arrangements in Ohio were handled by Reeb Funeral Home. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in New Iberia.

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WERHAN, Emmett E.
PARADIS, LOUISIANA: Emmett E. Werhan, 78, died February 12, 2002. He was a veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his companion, Rose Taranto; stepsons, Cleveland "Sonny" Perrer Jr., Gaspar Taranto Jr., and Daniel Taranto; sisters, Claire Block, Merle Sempe, and Edna Werhan; and by a host of nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cadow Werhan; his parents, George Werhan Sr. and Isabela Winstone Werhan; his step-daughter, Marilyn P. North; and a brother, George Werhan, Jr. Services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Interment was at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands with arrangements by Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland, LA.

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WESTON, Cleo
MINDEN, LOUISIANA: Cleo Stewart Weston, 88, died March 29, 2004. She was born October 4, 1915 to Calvin and Leslie Odom Stewart. Survivors include two sons, Victor Weston of Stockton, CA and Richard Westonof Minden, LA; seven daughters, Elizabeth Bell of East Palto, CA, Nellie Ruth Rushing, Ruby Rice, Clotis Thomas, Lessie Iverson, and Jannis Weston, all of Minden, LA, and Inez Smith of Shreveport, LA; a brother, Robert Stewart of Redwood City, CA; a sister, Velma Jordan of Stockton, CA; 28 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and by her husband, Victory Weston. Services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. John Cole officiating. Burial was at Growing Valley Cemetery with arrangements by Kennon's Mortuary.

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WHEAT, Minnie
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA: Minnie Rhymes Wheat, 84, died August 23, 2001. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include her husband, Hayward Wheat of Bogalusa; a son, Willie Wheat of Bogalusa; a daughter, Lyndall Mizell of Purvis, MS; four grandchildren, Loretta Byrd, Cheryl Hughes, Clifton Wheat, all of Bogalusa and Stewart Wesley Mizell of Hattiesburg, MS; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Jimmy D. Rhymes of Bogalusa; a sister, Vera Rhymes Smith of Bogalusa; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, William G. Rhymes and Louella Smith Rhymes; two brothers, William Rhymes Jr. and Bobby Rhymes; a sister, Myra Belaski; and a grandchild, Charmane Dwan Mizell. Services were held at the funeral home with Clifford "Kip" Taylor presiding. Interment was at Ponemah Cemetery.

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WHITE, Anna Mae
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Anna Mae White passed away April 16, 2009. She was born November 17, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Lizize Jynes and her stepfather, Samuel Jynes, Sr. She was the mother of Millicent, Joyce, Gloria, Sandra, Scharia, Stanley and Charles White, and the sister of Leroy Jynes, Robert Turner, Will Whitley, Lizzie Jynes, Florence Jackson, the late Samuel Jynes, Jr., and Bernice Jynes. Additional survivors include 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery with arrangements by Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home.

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WHITFIELD, Essie
MINDEN, LOUISIANA: Essie Mildred Moore, 100, died November 24, 2003. She was a retired registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Louis Whitfield; son, Charles Whitfield; and daughter, Carol Whitfield. She is survived by her son, Tim Whitfield Sr. and wife Brenda of Minden; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, with Dr. Rick May officiating. Burial at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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WHITTINGTON, Nolan
DONALDSONVILLE, LOUISIANA: Nolan Whittington, 73, died December 19, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Eula Whittington; four daughters, Loretta Singleton, Jacqueline Riley, Betty Allen and Louise Allen; seven sons, James Whittington, Lawrence Whittington, Nolan Riley, Johnathan Riley, Charlie Riley, Steven Allen and John Powe; 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Smith; his father, Clarville Whittington; a brother, Johnny Whittington; his stepfather, Oscar Smith; and friend, Della Riley. Interment was at Mount Triumph Baptist Church Cemetery.

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WILD, Genevieve
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA: Genevieve Hahn Wild, 98, died May 23, 2009. She was the mother of Sandra Allen, Judith LaCour, Cheryl Stewart, and Deborah Wild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin J. Wild. Services were held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville, LA. Interment was at Mandeville Cemetery under the direction of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home.

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WILEY, Ruben
TALLULAH, LOUISIANA: Ruben Wiley passed away March 2, 2005. He was a brick layer. Funeral services were held at 1st Colored Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery with arrangements by Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

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WILKINS, David W.
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA: David Woodward Wilkins, 42, passed away on September 14, 2000. He held degrees in Substance/Drug Abuse Counseling and Computer Drafting from Tulane University. Survivors include his wife, Debra Suire Wilkins of Crowley; a daughter, Catherine McKaylah Rita Wilkins of Crowley; his parents, George and Marilyn Wilkins of Metairie; a sister, Laurie W. Noel of San Francisco, Calif.; two brothers, John W. Wilkins of Stockholm, Sweden, and Robert W. Wilkins of Metairie. Services were held with Rev. Truman Stagg of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements were handled by Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

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WILLEFORD, Marie
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA: Marie Brocato Willeford, 81, died December 10, 2009. She was born December 4, 1928. She is survived by two sons, Jim Willeford and wife Thelma, and Glenn Willeford; a daughter, Nancy Burns and husband Phillip; a brother, Carmelo Brocato; a sister, Sara Gegg and husband Charles; 6 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Glenn Willeford; her parents, Rosario and Josephine Brocato; and a sister, Chetta Sims. Services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Florence
HOUMA, LOUISIANA: Florence "Bell" Bonvillain Williams, 78, died May 11, 2005. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include a son, Tyrone Bonvillain, Sr. and wife Lucille of Houma; four brothers, Willie, Jr., Jim, Harry, and Paul Bonvillain, all of Houma; five sisters, Dorothy Bonvillain Steverson of New Orleans, and Ora Mae B. Norman, Mary B. Nixon, Deloris B. Johnson and Emma Bonvillain; 2 grandsons; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Bay" Williams; her parents, Florence Celestin Rogers and Willie Bonvillain, Sr.; two brothers, Earl and Albert Bonvillain; and two sisters, Joyce and Leola Bonvillain. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Interment was at Celestin Garden of Memories Cemetery with arrangements by Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home.

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WILLIAMS, Lucille
COVINGTON, LOUISIANA: Lucille Bryan Williams, 97, died April 30, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris "Buddy" Williams; and a brother, John D. Bryan. She is survived by a niece, Dorothy Bryan Gillot of Covington; and two great-nieces, Diane DiPietro and Francis Armstrong, both of Covington. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Covington. Interment was at the Garden of Pines Cemetery with arrangements by Brown-McGehee Funeral Home.

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WILLIS, William V.
GONZALES, LOUISIANA: William Victor Willis, 71, died December 21, 2001. He was the son of the late Charles Willis and Vivian Powell Logan, and the adopted son of the late James Leroy Logan. He is survived by his wife, Cora Hambrick Willis; two sons, Robert L. Willis, Sr. of New Orleans and Darryl K. Willis of Houston, TX; two adopted daughters, Bonnie M. Parker and Deborah M. Williams; 3 grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Julie G. Willis; two foster sisters, Eloise Jones and Brenda Peters; a sister-in-law, 4 godchildren; his cousins; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at New Zion Baptist Church. Interment was at McDonoughville Cemetery in Algiers, LA under the supervision of Hambrick's Family Mortuary.

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WILSON, Glendell
MONROE, LOUISIANA: Glendell Ricks Wilson, 77, died April 16, 2009. She was born January 16, 1932. Survivors include a daughter, Roxie Whitlock; her sons, L.E. Wilson and Eddie Wilson; 5 grandchildren; and two sisters, Alvern Snowden and Bonnie May. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Gene Wilson; a son, Carl David Wilson; her parents, Burrel James and Rosa Ricks; a sister, Vernell Knighten; and a brother, James Ricks. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

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WIMBERLY, Lorena
COUSHATTA, LOUISIANA: Lorena Mae Moore Wimberly, 82, died December 31, 2006. She was born February 1, 1924. Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Jones and husband Steve of Coushatta, LA, Jo Ann Cox and husband Ronnie of Coushatta, LA, Vicky Wimberly Arnold of Shreveport, LA and Kathy Wimberly Williams of Bossier City, LA; three sisters, Alma Moore and Mary Pevey of Amite, LA and Lydia Hawkins of Grenada, MS; two sisters-in-law, Betty Moore of Arcola, LA and Helen Wimberly of Ferriday, LA; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Codie Wimberly; her parents, Cleo Joseph Moore, Sr. and Mary Cecelia Moore; and a brother, Cleo Joseph Moore, Jr. Interment was at Wimberly Cemetery in Ringgold, LA under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel.

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WINDHAM, Wyolene
BLANCHARD, LOUISIANA: Wyolene Ellen Windham died March 16, 2005. She was born February 28, 1917. She attended Blanchard Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Northwestern State University, and earned her Masters Degree from LSU. She was a retired teacher, a member of the Louisiana Art Society and a lifetime member of the Art Museum of Louisiana. She is survived by her nieces, Faye Sanders, Doris Hardburger, Kay Windham Turner and Emily Bayne Webb Wood; her nephews, Noble Womble, Alfred Windham, Max Hardburger, Jr. and Karl Hardburger; her great-nephews, Jamie Sanders, Richard Sanders, Donald Diffey and Douglas Diffey; and her great-great nephews, Matt Sanders and Justin Sanders. Services were held at Blanchard Cemetery in Blanchard, LA, with Rev. William L. Cockerell officiating. Arrangements were handled by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

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WINN, Sue
MER ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Sue Winn, 70, died September 19, 2007. She was born July 10, 1937. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Winn; two daughters, Sharon Bearden and Debra Sanders, both of Pine Bluff, AR; a son, William Talbert Tisdale of China Spring, TX; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 step great-grandchildren. Services were held at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop with Rev. Bobby Porter and Rev. Bernice McIntire officiating. Burial was at Bonne Idee Cemetery.

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WINNFIELD, Albertha
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Albertha Winnfield, 80, passed away July 28, 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Velma and husband Earl Dunn of Springfield, and Dorothy Winder of Baton Rouge; two sons, Michael and wife Denise Winnfield and Patrick and wife Tina Winnfield, all of Baton Rouge; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Interment was at Bell Cemetery with Pastor Henry Lamb officiating. Arrangements were handled by Winnfield Funeral Home.

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WINTERS, Martha
LECOMPTE, LOUISIANA: Martha Ann Vidrine Winters, 64, died May 6, 2005. She was past Vice President of R.H. Winters Inc., and also worked with the Council on Aging. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert Winters of Lecompte; a son, Robert Winters, Jr. of Lecompte; a daughter, Valerie Wisniewski of Clearwater; three brothers, Richard Vidrine of West Virginia, Hilton Vidrine of New Orleans and John Vidrine of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Ida Nell Deville of Alexandria and Bessie Prows of Pineville; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Edith Blood Vidrine; and a brother, Mickey Vidrine. Services were held at the Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Burial was at Griffin Hills Cemetery in Lone Pine under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie, LA.

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WINTERS, Viola
WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA: Viola Reagan Winters, 92, died June 27, 2005 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was born April 13, 1913 in Baskin, LA to Edward C. and Seleta Brewer Reagan. She retired from the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Services with 30 years of service, and formerly taught at the Lone Cedar School. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Dan R. Winters (Linda) of Winnsboro, John C. Winters, Jr. (Martha) of West Monroe, and Charles E. Winters of Fort Necessity; two brothers, Huey P. Reagan (Gettys) of Monroe, and Elvin Reagan (Allie) of Baskin; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Winters, Sr.; her parents; a daughter-in-law, Myra Winters; two sisters; and six brothers. Interment was at Reagan Cemetery in Baskin under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

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WITT, Clara
RUSTON, LOUISIANA: Clara Murphy Witt, 75, died August 30, 2005. She was born May 10, 1930. She attended South Parkway Church in Ruston. Survivors include her sons, Rev. Chris Witt of Ruston, and Rev. Stephen Witt of Brunswick, OH; a daughter, Pam Witt of Ruston; a brother, Everett Murphy, Jr. of Green Bank, WV; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin J. Witt. Services were held at South Parkway Church with Revs. Chris Witt and Steve Witt officiating. Burial was at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston with arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

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WOOLEY, Myrtle
PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA: Myrtle Lee Wooley, 78, died January 1, 2007. She was born July 17, 1928. She was an artist and a hospital volunteer. She attended Trinity Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Vardell Wooley, Jr.; a son, W. Jake and wife Terri; a daughter, Linda Lee Fewell and husband Rev. Tom Fewell; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Irene Richards Fox; two brothers, Billy Fox and Jimmy Fox; and a sister, Marie Fox Becker. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park by Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

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WORMSER, Rita
JEANERETTE, LOUISIANA: Rita LeMaire Wormser, 86, died January 29, 2007. She was born May 19, 1920 to Ulysse LeMaire and Cedelise Hebert LeMaire. She was a deputy sheriff for the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office for eleven years. She enjoyed baking, and was a longtime volunteer at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia. Survivors include a sister, Ruby LeMaire Rinker of Jeanerette; a sister-in-law, Bell Wormser of Palm Springs, CA; 2 granddaughters; 2 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bussey Wormser, Sr.; a daughter, Rita Mae Wormser Patton; a son, John Bussey Wormser, Jr.; her parents; four brothers, Lovic LeMaire, Clarence LeMaire, Fabian LeMaire, Sr., and Levy LeMaire; and four sisters, Eula L. Savoy, Lena L. Landry, Isabel L. Mouret, and Claire L. Everette Brisco. Services were held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment was at St. John Cemetery by David Funeral Home.

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WORTHINGTON, Robert D., Jr.
BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Robert D. Worthington, Jr., 72, died December 17, 2006. He was born December 31, 1933. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served in Korea. Survivors include his wife, Fay Worthington; mother-in-law, Beverly L. Morris; two stepsons, Steven Joseph Deffes and Michael Glenn Guerber; a nephew, William "Billy" VanSickle; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Worthington, Sr; and a sister, Betty Jean VanSickle. Arrangements were handled by Centuries Funeral Home.

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WRIGHT, William L.
PONCHATOULA, LOUISIANA: William Lee "Bill" Wright, 82, died November 24, 1982 at the VA Medical Center in New Orleans. He served with the Seabees during World War II, and was an electrician's mate in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Survivors include a niece, Betty Jane Roush; and five nephews, Albert and Ronald Wright, Frank Sherman, and Raymond and Lawrence Benfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Alice Akers Wright; two brothers, Albert Lee and Thomas Leon Wright; and three sisters, Minerva Sherman Benfield, Libby Alice Wright, and Witte Wright Weiss. Burial was at Sandhill Cemetery by Thomas Funeral Home.

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WYATT, Hattie
BRANCH, LOUISIANA: Hattie Mae Jeffers Wyatt, 92, died May 29, 2004. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Dr. H.P. and Sarah Wyatt of Georgetown Kentucky, Coy and Estelle Wyatt of Abbeville, and Wayne and Gloria Wyatt of Rayne; one daughter and her husband, Elaine and Buddy Gilbert of Branch; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Wyatt; her parents, William E. and Lillie Brown Jeffers; five brothers, and one sister. Services were held at Elizabeth Memorial Baptist Church in Branch. Burial was at the Elizabeth Memorial Baptist Cemetery with arrangements by Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA.

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YOUNG, Freeman, Sr.
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA: Freeman Young, Sr., 85, died July 2, 2005. He was born on December 8, 1919 to Martha Frazier and Sam Young. He was a World War II veteran. He worked in insurance sales, and retired from Guaranty Bank. He held a Bachelor's Degree in theology and was a pastor for 56 years. He was the founder and pastor of Young Temple Church Of God In Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Armour Mallet; two sisters, Clara D. Williams and Dora Lee Welch; and three brothers, Burnell, Ezell and Walter Young. Survivors include his wife, Readie Mikell Young, and seven children; one son, Freeman Young Jr. of Alexandria; six daughters, Lou Ann Clayton of Pineville, Eula Denson of Alexandria, Thelma James of Ruston, Martha Taylor of Pineville, Jacqueline Trottie and Geraldine Crane of Alexandria and one special daughter, Mary Young of Pineville. Services were held at Young Temple Church of God in Christ in Alexandria with Bishop James E. Gordon officiating. Interment at Antioch Church of God in Christ Cemetery with arrangements by Bunkie Mortuary.

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ZEITZ, August
MINDEN, LOUISIANA: August "Gus" Zeitz, 84, passed away February 8, 2002. He was a retired major in the U.S. Army, and a veteran of the Korean War. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Minden. Survivors include a son, John A. Zeitz and wife Jannie of Minden; his daughters, Margo Z. Williams and husband Rickie of Princeton, and Fanette Z. Hodges and husband Jim of Minden; his grandchildren, Karrie Hodges Woodard, Whitney Hodges Floyd, Margo Goodson Gray and Jeromy Wayne Johns; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Leftwich Zeitz; his mother, Hazel Louise Hart; and his father, August B. Zeitz, Sr. Interment was at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

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ZENON, Robert, Jr.
ST. MARTINVILLE, LOUISIANA: Robert Zenon Jr., 63, died September 27, 2009. He worked for Awning and Supply Company for 20 years, and was a member of the Friendly Neighbors and Social and Civic Club. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Zenon; two daughters, Rochelle M. Zenon and Camie T. Zenon; a brother, Paul Zenon; three sisters, Ella Louise Hypolite, Hatie Voorhies, and Brenda Zenon; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Zenon; and his father, Robert Dewey Zenon, Sr. Services were held at Notre Dame Catholic Church. Interment was at Queen of Peace Cemetery by Golden Meadows Funeral Home.

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ZIMMER, Annie
AMITE, LOUISIANA: Annie S. Zimmer, 80, died April 7, 2005. She attended St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite. She was the wife of the late Arthur N. Zimmer Jr.; mother of Arthur N. Zimmer III, Jerry H. Zimmer, Kenny J. Zimmer, Karen Z. Giglio, Tina A. Seeber and Randy M. Zimmer; daughter of the late Marie Lorenz and Salvador Scramuzza; sister of Gloria Lama, Joyce Dawson, Marlene Ragusa and the late Nick Scramuzza. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Garden of Memories under the direction of Leitz-Egan Funeral Home.

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ZUMO, Ruby
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Ruby Rogillio Zumo, 86, died November 27, 2006. She retired from Winn-Dixie. She attended St. Pius X Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies' Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Charlie Peevy, Jr. of Prairieville, and Rita and Ray Aymond of Central; 5 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Zumo; her parents, James "Jim" F. Rogillio and Eliza C. Peterson Rogillio; 6 sisters, Mildred Wesley, Elma Wesley, Lucille Woodard, Eunice Truax, Mary Ellen Arnold and Leona Michelli; 3 brothers, Frank, Arthur and George Rogillio; and a great-granddaughter, Megan Tagert. Services were held at St. Pius X Catholic Church with the Rev. Alec Sheldon officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Park by Rabenhorst Funeral Home.

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