Calcasieu Parish Area 1997 Obituaries - E - F Lake Charles American Press ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1997 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net EAGLESON, Claude E. Mrs. LCAP 7/16/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Claude E. (Hortense C.) Eagleson, 86, will be at 3 .m. Thursday, July 17, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 310 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m.2:45 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Eagleson died at 11:37 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in the Lake Area for a number of years. She was a member of St. Patrick Chapel in Sweetlake, the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, and Extension Homemakers Club for many years. She was Sodality leader of St. Patrick Chapel and 4H Club leader at Grand Lake High School. Survivors include her husband; six daughters, Roberta E. Richard of Morse, Shirley E. Chesson of Sweetlake, Audrey E. Granger of Lake Charles, Yuvone E. Mhire of Cameron, Margaret E. Saltzman of Laredo, Texas, and Karen E. Badeaux of Des Allemands; one sister, Mrs. Gary Benoit of Crowley; three brothers, L.J. Conner of Lake Charles, Edovic Conner of Lacassine and Alcee Conner of Crowley; 18 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. EAGLIN, Carolyn LCAP 3/7/1997 Jennings - Funeral services for Carolyn Eaglin, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, Tom Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Eaglin died Friday, Feb. 28, 1997, in a Lafayette hospital. EAGLIN, Carolyn LCAP 3/1/1997 Jennings - Funeral arrangements for Carolyn Eaglin, 79, will be announced by H. G. Raphael and Sons Funeral Home. She died at 3:15 am Friday in a Lafayette hospital. EARL, Val C.LCAP 4\19\1997 Funeral arrangements for Val Earl, 61, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles Hospital. EAST, Pierre, Mrs. LCAP 1/1/1997 A memorial Mass for Mrs. Pierre (Esther Marie)East , 77, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.2, at St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. East died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996 at her residence. A native of Eunice, she lived in Hackberry for more than 30 years before moving to Lake Charles seven years ago. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Veronice "Ronnie" Looney of Lake Charles; one sister, Azalie Hebert of Lafayette; and one grandchild. EASTHAM, Audris H. Lcap 11/21/1997 Funeral services for Audris H. Eastham of Moss Bluff will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Gleason will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday Mrs. Eastham died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Plain Dealing, she lived in Moss Bluff for more than 40 years. She was a member of Moss Bluff United Methodist Church. Survivors are three brothers, Houston Hooper of Boosier City, Doyle Hooper of Lewisville, Ark., and Johnny Wilson of Plain Dealing; and one sister, Wilma Ree of Minneapolis, Minn. EAVES, Howard H. LCAP 8/3/1997 Funeral services for Howard H. Eaves, 93, of DeRidder will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Hillside Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery in Alvarado under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Eaves died at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in his residence. EDWARDS Infant LCAP 9/5/1997 BAYOU CHICOT - Graveside services for Brittany Nicole Edwards, infant daughter of Bernice Edwards Jr. and Lora Campbell of Mamou, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in Vandenberg Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Oakdale. She died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997. in the Mamou hospital. EDWARDS, Carl E. LCAP 9/2/1997 Funeral services for Carl E. Edwards, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Eugene Kohlbecker will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home; and from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Edwards died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997, in his residence. A native of Standard, he lived in Lake Charles since 1949. He retired from Pipefitter's Local 106 after many years of service and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include his wife, Annie Laurie Edwards: two sons, Pat Edwards of Moss Bluff and Wes Edwards of Lake Charles; two daughters, Ann Welyner and Pam Lauziere, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Duval Edwards of Tucson, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. EDWARDS, Gladys LCAP 2/14/1997 Funeral services for Glady Edwards, 64, will be at 8 p.m. today, Feb. 14, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Edwards died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, in her residence. A native of Washington, La., she had lived in Lake Charles 39 years. She was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church and the mission. Survivors are three sons, Ernest, Eddie C., and Winston Edwards, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Ernestine Hagger and Jennifer Guillory, both of Lake Charles, and Jacqueline Sheppard of Los Angeles; four brothers, Clifton, Ernest, Dillard, and Herman Tezeno, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Viola Davis and Joanna Fontenot, both of Lake Charles, Hilda Fontenot of Detroit, and Grace Fontenot of Texas City, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. EDWARDS, Gladys LCAP 2/12/1997 Funeral arrangements for Gladys Edwards will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local residence. EDWARDS, Holly T. LCAP 3/12/1997 Funeral services for Holly Taylor "Mr. Holly" Edwards, 102, father of Barbara E. McCall of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. Thrusday, March 13 in Charlet Funeral Home.The Rev. Tom Logan will officiate. Burial will be in MasoniCemetery.Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today and from noon Thursday.Mr. Edwards died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in the Zachary hospital.A native of West Feliciana Parish, he was a veteran of World War I and had resided at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson. He was a retired Exxon operator and was member of Clinton United Methodist Church and Exxon Plainlanders Annuitant Club.Other survivors include two other daughters, Gladys Courtney Siebert of Ethel, Wilma E. Hendricks of Shalimar, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren.Memorials may be made to Clinton United Methodist Church or to the Louisiana War Veterans Home the family said. EDWARDS, Holly T. LCAP 3/12/1997 Funeral services for Holly Taylor "Mr. Holly" Edwards, 102, father of Barbara E. McCall of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. Thrusday, March 13 in Charlet Funeral Home.The Rev. Tom Logan will officiate. Burial will be in MasoniCemetery.Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today and from noon Thursday.Mr. Edwards died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in the Zachary hospital.A native of West Feliciana Parish, he was a veteran of World War I and had resided at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson. He was a retired Exxon operator and was member of Clinton United Methodist Church and Exxon Plainlanders Annuitant Club.Other survivors include two other daughters, Gladys Courtney Siebert of Ethel, Wilma E. Hendricks of Shalimar, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren.Memorials may be made to Clinton United Methodist Church or to the Louisiana War Veterans Home. The family said. EDWARDS, Carl E. LCAP 9/01/1997 Funeral arrangements for Carl E. Edwards, 87, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 11 a.m. Sunday in his residence. EDWARDS, Carl E. LCAP 9/02/1997 Funeral services for Carl E. Edwards, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Eugene Kohlbecker will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home; and from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Edwards died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31,1997, in his residence. A native of Standard, he lived in Lake Charles since 1949. He retired from Pipefitter's Local 106 after many years of service and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include his wife, Annie Laurie Edwards; two sons, Pat Edwards of Moss Bluff and Wes Edwards of Lake Charles; two daughters, Ann Wehner and Pain Lauziere, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Duval Edwards of Tucson, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. EDWARDS, Edine LCAP 12/16/1997 Graveside services for Miss Edine Edwards, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Prien Memorial Park. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home Visitation is from 1-5 p.m. today. Miss Edwards died 5:17 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and of Women's College in Colorado with a degree in Arts. She was the daughter of pioneer District Attorney Thomas Arthur Edwards (1912-16) and a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include one niece, Mrs. Chriss (Mary Evelyn) Edwards Pace of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. EDWARDS, Infant LCAP 9/05/1997 Bayou Chicot - Graveside services for Brittany Nicole Edwards, infant daughter of Bernice Edwards Jr. and Lora Campbell of Mamou, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in Vandenberg Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in EDWARDS, Javon LCAP 8/20/1997 Funeral services for Javon Edwards, 16, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 20, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Alvin Joseph Noel will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. He died Wednesday, Aug. 13, L997, in a local hospital. A student at WashingtonMarion Magnet High School, he was a member of the Youth Choir and an usher at True Light Baptist Church and a member of the ROTC and Gospel Choir at Washington-Marion. Survivors include his mother, Carol Edwards of Lake Charles; his father, Raynard Edwards of Lake Charles; four brothers, Shawn and Anthony Edwards and Arthur Landry, all of Lake Charles, and Raymond Landry of New Iberia; one sister, Charlotte Edwards of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Francis Edwards of Washington; his paternal grandfather, Hayward Edwards of Washington; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Justine King of Lake Charles. EDWARDS, Javon LCAP 8/19/1997 See obit dated 8/20/1997 EDWARDS, Javon Edwards LCAP 8/15/1997 Funeral arrangements for Javon Edwards, 16, will be announced by Combre Funer Home. He died Wednesday in local hospital. EDWARDS, Lester L. LCAP 12/24/1997 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Lester L. Edwards of San Jose, Calif., will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a San Jose hospital. EDWARDS, Lester L. LCAP 12/23/1997 Oakdale--Funeral arrangements for Lester L. Edwards of San Jose, Calif., will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a San Jose hospital. EDWARDS, Lester L. Sr. LCAP 12/28/1997 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Lester Lloyd Edwards Sr., 78, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29., in Greater Hayes Chapel AME. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery in Oakdale under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Edwards died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in a San Jose, Calif., hospital. EDWARDS, Loretta, Mrs. LCAP 11/17/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Loretta Edwards, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. EDWARDS, Mahilda May LCAP 11/16/1997 RENE, Andrea LCAP 11/16/1997 Funeral services for Mahilda May Edwards, 29, of 2472 Alma Drive and Andrea Rene, infant daughter of Eric Rene, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mahilda Edwards died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997 in a local hospital. Rene died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11,1997, in a local hospital. EDWARDS, Fred LCAP 12/16/1997 Singer-Funeral services for Fred Edwards, 61, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Beehive Methodist Church. Burial will be in Haven Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Edwards died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in a Beaumont, Texas hospital. EDWARDS, Loretta J. Lcap 1/21/1997 Funeral services for Loretta Jones Edwards, 72, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 22, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronnie Myrick will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Edwards died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Evangeline Parish, she lived most of her life in the Moss Bluff/Lake Charles area. She served as deaconess, usher and assistant president of the Youth Choir at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was also assistant president of the cafeteria staff at the church. Survivors are one son, Griffin Edwards of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Carolyn Edwards of Vallejo, Calif.; one brother, Lee Rogers Jones of Moss Bluff; four sisters, Winnie Malbrew, Mahilda Dick, Leanna Joseph, and Rosella Malbrew, all of Lake Charles; one stepson, Joseph Hilman Edwards of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren. EDWARDS, Mahilda Mae Edwards & RENE,Andrea LCAP 11/13/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mahilda Mae Edwards, 29, of 2472 Alma Drive and Andrea Rene, infant daughter of Mahilda Mae Edwards and Eric Rene, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. The infant died at 8 a.m. Tuesday and Mahilda Edwards died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. ELLENDER, Shirley LCAP 6/24/1997 New Iberia - Funeral services for Shirley Ellender, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, in Evangeline Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. Burial will be in `Pinehill Cemetery in Woodlawn. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Ellender died at 6 a.m. Monday, June 23, 1997, in a Lafayette hospitaL, A native of Sulphur, he had lived in New Iberia and was employed by Shell Oil Co. as a superintendent at Weeks Island for 30 years and then became a consultant for Don Chamberlain and Assoc. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Iberia and Lake Charles Masonic Lodge 165 for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Doris Peltier Ellender; one son, Gerald T. Ellender of New Iberia; three sisters,Lorena E. Fuller, Mattie E. KoIzer and Enda E. Gross, all of Sulphur; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandehild. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.;, c!p to the National Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 13821, New Orleans, LA 70185-3821, the family said. ELLENDER, Shirley LCAP 6/24/1997 New Iberia - Funeral services for Shirley Ellender, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, in Evangeline Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. Burial will be in `Pinehill Cemetery in Woodlawn. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Ellender died at 6 a.m. Monday, June 23, 1997, in a Lafayette hospitaL, A native of Sulphur, he had lived in New Iberia and was employed by Shell Oil Co. as a superintendent at Weeks Island for 30 years and then became a consultant for Don Chamberlain and Assoc. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Iberia and Lake Charles Masonic Lodge 165 for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Doris Peltier Ellender; one son, Gerald T. Ellender of New Iberia; three sisters, Lorena E. Fuller, Mattie E. KoIzer and Enda E. Gross, all of Sulphur; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandehild. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.;, c!p to the National Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 13821, New Orleans, LA 70185-3821, the family said. ELLIS , Yancy, Mrs. LCAP 1/31/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Yancy (Mary V.) Ellis, 81, will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 1, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Ellis Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Ellis died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Melville, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. A member of Christian Baptist Church, she was a member of the Usher Board and Mission Circle 3. Survivors are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Tommie) Shelby of Lake Charles, Mrs. Kenneth (Cynthia) Jones and Mrs. Eunice Allison, both of Houston; six grand children; and one great-grandchild. ELLIS, Carl LCAP 1/21/1997 Funeral arrangements for Carl Ellis, 64, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the Jennings hospital. ELLIS, Carl Hubert LCAP 11/23/1997 Cameron -- Funeral services for Carl Hubert "Capt. Snag" Ellis, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Henry Prentice will officiate. Burial will be in First Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Ellis died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997 in the Jennings hospital. A native of Westgreen, Ga., he lived in Cameron for many years. He was a self-employed commercial fisherman and shrimper for many years. He was a veteran of the Marines and a member of First Baptist Church of Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Ellis; one son, Larry Ellis of Brunswick, Ga.; three stepsons, Tracy and Danny Roberson, both of Cameron, and Terry Roberson of Johnson Bayou; two daughters, Decenda Council of Brunswick, Ga. and Julie DeBarge of Cameron; two stepdaughters, Sue Dayson of Cameron and Judy Cooler of Woodbine, Ga.; two sisters, Geraldine Fender of Brunswick and Joanne Iannone of Belton, S.C.; and seven grandchildren. ELLIS, Mrs. Yancy LCAP 1/28/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Yancy (Mary) Ellis, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. ELLIS, Yancy, Mrs. LCAP 1/31/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Yancy (Mary V.) Ellis, 81, will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 1, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Ellis Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Ellis died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Melville, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. A member of Christian Baptist Church, she was a member of the Usher Board and Mission Circle 3. Survivors are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Tommie) Shelby of Lake Charles, Mrs. Kenneth (Cynthia) Jones and Mrs. Eunice Allison, both of Houston; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ELWELL, Ralph Mrs. LCAP 8/25/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Ralph (Lulu M.) Elwell, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Eugene Kohlbecker will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Elwell died Saturday, Aug. 24,1997, in a local hospital. A native of New Haven, Conn., she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and a longtime member of the Altar Guild. She was preceded in death by her daughter Betty Elwell Gayle just six months ago. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Judith Scholes of Dallas, Texas, and Susan Quaid of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Memoria Fund, the family said. ELZIE, George Larry Sr. LCAP 3/7/1997 Funeral arrangements for George Larry Elzie Sr., 42, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Houston hospital. ELZLE, George L , Sr LCAP 3/9/1997 Funeral services for George Larry Elsie Sr., 42, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, in New Light Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Thibodeaux Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.1 p.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Elzie died Wednesday, March 5,1997, in a Houston hospital. A native of Verona, Miss., he had retired as a mechanic from Gulf State Utilities. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, usher and in the Male Chorus. Survivors are his wife Beverly Elzie; two sons, George Elzie Jr. of Norfolk, Va., and Jonathan Elzie of Lake Charles; one daughter, Stephanie Elzie of Lake Charles; four brothers, Alexander and Ollen Elzie, both of Detroit, Mich., Andy Elzie Jr. and the Rev. Nollen Elzie, both of Tupelo, Missy three sister, Ann Marie King of Detroit, Margaret J. Duncan of Tupelo and Barbara R. Ward of Shannon, Miss.; his mother, Daisy L Elzie of Tupelo; and one grandchild. EMMONS, Efijah LCAP 6/12/1997 Oakdale  Funeral serices for Oakdale native Elijah ,E.J."Emmons ,76, of Houston. Texas, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 13, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. Emmons died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 1997, in a Pasadena, Texas, hospital. ENGLAND, Vallary LCAP 4\1\1997 Funeral arrangements for Vallary England, 42, of 340 Boston St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 6:05 p.m. Monday in alocal hospital. ENGLAND, Vallary K. LCAP 4\4\1997 Funeral services for Vallary Katherine England, 43, of 1207 Lawrence St., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5. in Warren, United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Burial will be inEastside Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Saturday in the church. She died at 6:05 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she attended W.O. Boston High School. She was a member of Warren United Methodist Church and served in the Mary McGriff Bell Mission Circle. Survivors are one son, Kenneth England of Lake Charles; one daughter, Schawanna England of Lake Charles; one brother, Clyde Copes Jr. of Lake Charles; her mother, Dorothy Gradney Copes of Lake Charles; her stepfather, Clyde Copes Sr. of Lake Charles; and her maternal grandmother, Beulah Pruhhomme of Compton City, Calif. ENRIQUEZ, Socorro LCAP 5\4\1997 DeRidder- Socorro Enriquez, 80, of Rosepine died Saturday, May 3, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. She will be buried in Mexico. Local arrangements were under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. ESPREE, Celestine LCAP 12/19/1997 Funeral arrangements for Celestine Espree, 60, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. ESTES, Joe Mrs. LCAP 7/28/1997 Iowa - Funeral services for former Iowa resident Mrs. Joe [Irma Ruth Stutsman) Estes, 85, 0 be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, in First United Methodist church. The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. She was a native of Iowa. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gardiner '(Shirley) Bourque of Beaumont, texas; one son, Joe Evans Estes of Bethany; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, p o box 668, Iowa, La. 70647 ETHERIDGE, Edith LCAP 12/30/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Frantom Etheridge, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, in Boulevard Baptist Church. The Revs. Ronnie Estes and Charles Collette will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Etheridge died at 11:22 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Goldonna, she had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. She was a graduate of McNeese State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education and was voted Student Teacher of the Year. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after teaching at M.J. Kaufman Elementary School for 16 years. At M.J. Kaufman she was voted Teacher of the Year. She was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and a charter member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Jeane Hogan and Vicki Lyons, both of Lake Charles; one brother, John Isom Frantom of Blanchard; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the C.H. Etheridge Fellowship Fund at Boulevard Baptist Church, the family said. ETHRIDGE, Thelma P. LCAP 5\7\1997 Forest Hill  Funeral services for Thelma Perkins Ethridge, 49, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 7, in Forest Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Ethridge died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5,1997, in her residence. ETHRIDGE, Thelma P. LCAP 5\7\1997 Forest Hill  Funeral services for Thelma Perkins Ethridge, 49, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 7, in Forest Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Ethridge died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5,1997, in her residence. ETUK, Barbara Ann, Mrs. LCAP 12/18/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Lazard Etuk, 45, of 2213 Clarinda St., will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Etuk died Friday, Dec. 12,1997, in a Beaumont, Texas, residence. A native of Lafayette, she lived in Plaissance and Houston before moving to Lake Charles five years ago. She was a Navy veteran and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Tawanna Marie Etuk of Houston and Arrit Tanisha Etuk of Lake Charles; two sisters, Betty A. Walker and Emma Handy, both of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Ray Allen Rougeau of Dallas, Texas; one stepsister, Lethel Jean Rougeau of Lake Charles; her father, Gilbert Lazard of Houston; and her mother and stepfather, Leola V. and Mayas Rougeau of Lake Charles. ETUK, Barbara L., Mrs. LCAP 12/13/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Ann Lazard Etuk, 45, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Beaumont, Texas, residence. EUBANKS, Gladys W. LCAP 9/7/1997 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Gladys W. Eubanks, 89, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral -Home. She died Saturday in a Tyler, Texas, hospital. EUBANKS, Gladys W. LCAP 9/8/1997 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Gladys W. Eubanks, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mrs. Eubanks died Saturday, Sept. 6,1997, in Tyler, Texas. EUTENEUER, Edith S. LCAP 8/8/1997 Shreveport - Graveside services for Edith Smith Euteneuer, 89, of Sulphur will be at 12:30 p.m. today, Aug. 8, in Forest Park Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Euteneuer died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7,1997, in the Sulphur hospital. EVANS, H. H. Rev. LCAP 8/8/1997 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for the Rev. H.H. Evans of Ward 1 community will be announced by Rush ' Funeral Home. He died at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Oakdale hospital. EVANS, H. H. Rev. LCAP 8/9/1997 Kinder- Funeral services for the Rev. H. H."Rusty" Evans, 76, of Oberlin will be at.10 a.m. today Aug. 9 in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Mr. Evans died at 1:30 Pm. Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997, in the Oakdale hospital. EVANS, Birdell Mrs. LCAP 5\16\1997Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Birdell Evans, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Sulphur care center. EWING, Perry LCAP 9/10/1997 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Perry Ewing, 61, of Welsh will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 10, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Miller French Church Cemetery in Iota. Mr. Ewing died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9,1997, in his residence. EZELL, Florence D. LCAP 12/12/1997 Funeral services for Florence Deriso Ezell, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. E.J. McCann will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Hecker. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. A native of Ada, Okla., she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include four sons, Russell and Glenn Ezell, both of Lake Charles, Brian Ezell of Moss Bluff and Dana Ezell of Grand Lake; one daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Bradbury of Houston; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. FABRIGUZE, Charles C. LCAP 4\27\1997 Devers, Texas  Funeral services for Charles C. Fabriguze, 58, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday,April 29, in the First Baptist Church of Devers. The Rev. Rufus H. Zachry will officiate. Fabriguze Cemetery under direction of KellyWatkins Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 59 p.m. today and Monday at the funeral home. He died Friday, April 25, in a Beaumont hospital. Mr. Fabriguze was a lifelong resident of Devers and a retired truck driver for Groendyke Transport. He was an U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include a brother, John W. Fabriguze of Sulphur, and a halfsister, Cora Moseley, also from Sulphur. FAGAN, Thelma Monica LCAP 6\28\1997 Graveside services for Thelma Monica Fagan, 85, will be at 11 a.m. today, June 28, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.Mrs. Fagan died at Friday, June 27, 1997, in a local hospital. FALGOUT, Nolan T. LCAP 4\24\1997 Bourg  Funeral services for Nolan Thomas "Dogree" Falgout, 84, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 24, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma. Visitation from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Falgout died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 22,1997. A lifelong resident of Bourg, he retired from Texaco after 29 years. He was a member of Bourg Lions Club for 36 years, received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award, and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Survivors are his wife, Adelmie Bascle Falgout; four sons, Nolan "Tommy" Jr., Errol, Glen, and Lionel Falgout .; five daughters, Mrs. Ray (Jewell) Breaux, Jr., Mrs. Ronald (Miriam) Sampoy, Mrs. Dale (Cindy) Charpentier, Mrs. Gary (Rhoda) Bouquet and Mrs. Jeff (Charlene) Freiwald; 29 grandchildren; and 39 great grandchildren. FARMER, Willard M. LCAP 12/23/1997 Hinston -- Funeral services for Willard M. Farmer, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Lonestar Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Farmer died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, in his residence. FARMER, Willard M. LCAP 12/24/1997 Hinston -- Funeral services for Willard M. Farmer, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Lonestar Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Farmer died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, in his residence. FARNER, Nina E. , Mrs. LCAP 1/1/1997 DeRidder - Funeral services for Mrs. Nina E. Farner, 95, of Pasadena, Texas. Will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mrs. Farner died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 30, 1996, in her residence. FARQUE, Mrs. George LCAP 9/10/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. George (Barbara "Bobbie") Farque, 64, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Sept. 10, from Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. Mrs. Farque died Tuesday, Sept. 9,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Houston and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, she had retired from Weingartens after 20 years as a meat wrapper. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Walter Holman of Deer Park, Texas, David Holman of Iowa, La. and Billy Holman of Lake Charles; one daughter, Linda Adams of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers, Frank Hancock of Pasadena, Texas, and Jack Hancock of Nacogdoches, Texas; two sisters, Jimmy Ruth Anderson of Nacogdoches and Mary Mathis of Pocahontas, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FARQUE, Dave C. LCAP 3\13\1997 Bell City- Funeral services for Dave C. Farque, 72, will be at 10 a.m., Friday, March 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Wesley Guyre will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Farque died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at his residence. A lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area, he was a retired captain from the Lake Charles City Police Department and also a retired deputy from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors are his wife, Wanda Chelette Farque of Bell City, two daughters, Debra Farque Champagne and Katherine Farque Savario,, both of Lake Charles: one son, Dave Richard Farque of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Mary Ellender of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. FARQUE, John LCAP 4\24\1997 Funeral arrangements for John Farque, 77, of Big Lake, will by Hixson Funeral. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. FARUQE, John W. LCAP 4\25\1997 Funeral services for John W. Farque, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery in Big Lake. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Farque died Thursday, April 24,1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Big Lake, he was an Army veteran of World War II and retired as a carpenter after 50 years. He was lead singer and played rhythm guitar for the past 14 years with the Hackberry Ramblers, the oldest band still playing in the United States. He was inducted into the Music Hall of Fame and won many awards and certificates for his music and played music at various events, from nursing home celebrations to the 1997 Super Bowl. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake and Carpenters Local 953. Survivors include his wife, Earlie Marie Farque; four sons, Terry L. Farque of Holmwood, Billy R. Farque of Lake Charles, Roger D. Farque of Big Lake and Keith J. Farque of Sweetwater, Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Keith D. (Sharon) Duplechin of Lake Charles; one brother, C.J. Farque of Big Lake; 12 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. FAULSTICH, Joseph LCAP 1/5/1997 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Faulstich, 88, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday at his residence. FAULSTICH, Joseph Henry LCAP 1/6/1997 Funeral services for Joseph Henry Faulstich, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mnsgr. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Faulstich died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997 in his residence. A native of Monterey, Ind. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He retired from Cit-Con and had worked for Cities Service and Standard Oil. Survivors are his wife, Loree P. Faulstich; one son, Gary Alan Faulstich of Tempre, Ariz. one half-sister, Lucille Sellers of Monterey; and three grandchildren. FELIX, Marie LCAP 8/28/1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Marie Felix, 86, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the DeRidder hospital. FELIX, Marie LCAP 8/31/1997 DeRidder - Funeral services for Marie Felix, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. She died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. FELLOWS, John L. LCAP 4\6\1997 Funeral services for John L. Fellows, 59, of Boron, Calif. were held April 2, 1997, from St. Joseph Catholic Church, under the direction of Stickel Mortuary. Mr. Fellows died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997, as a result of an automobile accident. Survivors are his wife, Mary Grace Fellows of Boron, California; two brothers, Dr. Charles L. Fellows and Frank S. Fellows, both of Lake Charles, one sister, Mary Elaine Crookshank of Lake Charles. Survivors are seven sons, Everett Patterson of Lawton, Okla., Randy Trahan of Houston, Ricky Trahan and Timmy Trahan, both of Welsh, Terry Trahan of Spokane, Wash., Mark Trahan and Billy Trahan, both of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Mrs. John (Pat) Guidry of Welsh; one brother, James Benoit of Jennings; one sister, Espirie Touchette of Magnolia, Ark.; 21 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. FERGUSON, Ethel H. Mrs. LCAP 6/27/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Hanchey Ferguson, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Revs. Steve James and Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Ferguson died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Elizabeth, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1943. She was secretary-treasurer and co-owner of Ferguson Roofing and Hardware. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir, and a member and choir director for the J.0.Y. Group. She was a member of WMU and Order of Eastern Star Calcasieu Chapter 164. Survivors include four sons, Ronald S., Mark D., Brent A. and Russell L. Ferguson, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Herbert Hanchey of Broken Arrow, Okla., Paul Hanchey of Dry Creek and Roy Hanchey of Lake Charles; two sisters, Evelyn Stephenson of Gillis and Miram Corbello, of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the Arise and Build Fund at Trinity Baptist Church ' 1639 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, La. 70601. FERGUSON, Ethel H. Mrs. LCAP 6/28/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Hanchey Ferguson, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, June 28, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Revs. Steve James and Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Ferguson died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of FERGUSON Elizabeth, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1943. She was seeretary-treasurer and co-owner of Ferguson Roofing and Hardware. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir and a member and choir director for the JOY Group. She was a member of WMU and the Order of Eastern Star Calcasieu Chapter 164. Survivors include four sons, Ronald S., Mark D., Brent A., and Russell L. Ferguson, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Herbert Hanchey of Broken Arrow, Okla., Paul Hanley of Dry Creek and Roy Hanchey of Lake Charles; two sisters, Evelyn Stephenson of Gillis, and Miram. Corbello of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Arise and Build Fund at Trinity Baptist Church, 1639 Ryan St., Lake Charles, La. 70601, the family said. FINCHER, Shelby Mrs. Sr. LCAP 7/26/1997 Glenmora - Funeral services for Mrs. Shelby (Thelma) Fincher Sr., 69, of Forest Hill will be at 3 p.m. today, July 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery. Mrs. Fincher died Thursday, July,.24,1997, in an Alexandria hospital. FIRMIN, Mrs. F.J. LCAP 9/6/1997 OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Mrs. F.J. (Lonie DeSoto) Firmin, 71, mother of Gregory and Carle Firmin of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 6, in LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Baptist Cemetery in Melville. Mrs. Firmin died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997, in her residence. FISHER, Simeon Emery LCAP 11/11/1997 Graveside services for Simeon Emery Fisher, 85, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Highland Memory Gardens. The Rev. Alan Weishampel will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 10a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Fisher died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, in Houston, Texas. A native of New Era, he lived in Lake Charles since 1940. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He retired from Firestone Rubber Co. after 35 years of service. He attended Murray Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Francis T. Fisher; two daughters, Lynette Fisher of Lake Charles and Marsha Scoggin of Galveston, Texas; one son, W.E. Fisher of Brussels, Belgium; one stepdaughter, Peggy Fortenberry of Houston, Texas; two brothers, P.V. Fisher Jr. of Houston and Everett Fisher of Lake Charles; four sisters, Lilly Brown of Phoenix, Ariz. and Lois Luckett, Isabel Hale, and Sophie Edwards, all of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one step- grandchild. FLANAGAN, Joseph B., Mrs. LCAP 1/2/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph b. (Mary Hope) Flanagan, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan.4, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Friday, with a scripture service at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Flanagan died Tuesday Dec. 31, 1996. A native of Longville, she graduated from DeRidder High school and USL, where she studied music education. A homemaker most of her life, she taught voice, music and piano for the Calcasieu Parish School Board and later continued to teach from her home. While living in Atlanta from 1966-79, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, where she was its president, and was in its first parish council and became its president A member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, sh was a choir member and choir director, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Mary's Callers. She had also been in the Junior League and the Lake Charles Rose Society. Survivors are her husband; three sons, Sean B. Flanagan of Detroit, Raymond Lyles Flanagan of Greenville, S.C., and Dennis B. Flanagan of Marietta, Ga.; one daughter, Marcia Hope Armand of Bunkie; one brother, H. Ray Lyles of Sulphur; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Louisiana Area, 1 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1585, Lake Charles, La. 70629, the family said. FLANAGAN, Joseph B.,Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph B. (Mary Hope) Flanagan, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. Scripture service; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Flanagan died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996. FLANAGAN, Mary Hope LCAP 1/1/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mary Hope Flanagan, 74, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. FLETCHER, Hubert C. LCAP 1/30/1997 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Hubert C. Fletcher, 96, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Mr. Fletcher died Wednesday, Jan. 29,1997, in his residence. FLETCHER, John S. LCAP 11/23/1997 Leesville -- Funeral services for John S. Fletcher, 86, of New Llano will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mr. Fletcher died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. FLOURNEY, Stewart W. LCAP 5\8\1997 Welch  Funeral services for Stewart Weir Flourney, 94, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 8, Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Reighney will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery 'in Hayes. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Mr. Flourney died at 8:55 p.m. Monday, May 5, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Evergreen, he was a longtime resident of Welsh. He was retired from Sweetlake Land and Oil Co. and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Welsh. Survivors are his wife, Rose Robideaux Flourney; one son, Vernon Lee "Tim" Flourney of Liberty, Texas; seven daughters, Billie Jean Todd of Lubbock, Texas, Everetta "Bug" Fields of Savannah, Ga., Frances "Nucy" Elkins of Houston, Rose Regina Mallett of Iowa, La., Jo Ann Fruge of Bell City, Beverly J. Ardoin of Welsh and Linda L. Gesek of Lakeville, Minn.; 30 grandchildren; 66 greatgrandchildren; and 10 greatgreatgrandchildren. FLOURNOY, Stewart W. LCAP 5\7\1997 Welch  Funeral arrangements for Stewart Weir Flournoy, 94, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Jennings hospital. FLOURNOY,Stewart W. LCAP 5\7\1997 Welch  Funeral arrangements for Stewart Weir Flournoy, 94, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Jennings hospital. FOBBS, Joseph LCAP 2/14/1997 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Fobbs, 94, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. FOBBS, Joseph B. LCAP 2/16/1998 Funeral services for Joseph B. Fobbs, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Fobbs died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Duson and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors are four sons, Davis Fobbs of Fort Washington, Md., Clinton, Clayton, and Bishop Joseph Elton Fobbs, all of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Mrs. Lillie Mae Batiste of New Orleans, Mrs. Jerry Anne Hailes of Maryland, Mrs. Mildred Robinson, Mrs. Ava Napoleon, Mrs. Helen Edwards, Theresa Fobbs, and Mrs. Della Spearman, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Clara Lafanette of Lake Charles; 46 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great-grandchildren. FOGLE, Raymond LCAP 6\1\1997 Memorial services for former Lake Charles resident Mrs. Raymond (Joanne) Fogle, 58, will be at 4 p.m. today, June 1, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Chapel. Mrs. Fogle died at 3 p.m. Friday, May 30, 1997, in her Erie, Pa., residence. FOGLE, Raymond Mrs. LCAP 5\31\1997 Erie, Pa.  Mrs. Raymond (Joanne) Fogle, 58, died at 3 p.m. Friday, in her residence. A memorial service wiIl he planned at a later date.A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Erie for 42 years. Survivors include her husband of Erie, Pa.; two'sisters, Bernice Hebert of Lake Charles and Vergie Ortego of Vidor, Texas; two brothers, David Guillory of Lake Charles; and Daniel Guillory of Baton Rouge, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elias (Ella) Guillory of Lake Charles. FOGLEMAN, Vernon LCAP 7/30/1997 Oakdale - Funeral sevices for Vernon Fogleman, ,will be at 3 p.m. today, July 30, First Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Fogleman died Monday, July 28, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. FONTENOT, Ivy F. LCAP 3/2/1997 Pine Prairie-Funeral services for Mrs. Ivy F. Fontenot, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 2, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gates of Heaven Mausoleum in Ville Platte under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral. FONTENOT, Cory D. LCAP 3\19\1997 Funeral arrangements for ory D. Fontenot, 20, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday. FONTENOT, Cory D. LCAP 3\19\1997 Funeral arrangements for ory D. Fontenot, 20, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday. FONTENOT, Cory D. LCAP 3\19\1997 Funeral arrangements for Cory D. Fontenot, 20, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday. FONTENOT, Gerald LCAP 9/9/1997 The corrections that are noted in parenthesis ( ), were made by Sue Haver. SULPHUR - Funeral services for Gerald "Black Jack" Fontenot, 50, will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 9, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. L.P. Upton will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Fontenot died Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997, in his residence. A native of Orange, Texas, he lived most of his life in Sulphur. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from 1966-72. Survivors include one daughter, Monica Marcantel of Sulphur; five brothers, Thomas and Adam LaBove, both of Sulphur, Brian LaBove of Westlake, Mark Fontenot of Edgerly and Alvin Fontenot of Arkansas; seven sisters, Angelina Perrodin of Hackberry, Lena Holden and Eunice Shores, both of Sulphur, Susan Haven(Haver) of Bridge City, Texas, Vinnes Esthay of Jennings, Tina Marie Fontenot of Raytown, Mich.(Missouri), and Rena Dobbs of Vinton; his mother, Rosa Mae LaBove of Sulphur; his stepmother, Lorraine (Lorina) Fontenot of Edgerly; his grandmother, Vinnes Courville of Roanoke; and one granddaughter. FONTENOT, Mason J. LCAP 5/21/1998 St. Landry -Funeral services for Mason J. Fontenot, 73, will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under 'direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died at 6:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. FONTENOT, Rena D. LCAP 2/6/1997 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Rena DeVille Fontenot, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 6, from Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 12:40 "a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5,1997, in a Welsh care center. FONTENOT, Adia LCAP 7/5/1997 Soileau  Funeral services for Adia Fontenot, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 7, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. C. Mrs. Fontenot died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 1997, in Oberlin. FONTENOT, Clifford LCAP 8/24/1997 Kinder - Funeral services for Clifford Fontenot, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Msgr. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6:80 p.m. vigil service; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the furieral home. Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, Aug. 23,1997, in his residence. A native of Sulphur, he lived most of his life in Kinder. He was a retired plumber and worked for the Kinder Super Market, Mayfield Hardware, and for 20 years at Savant Lumber Company. Survivors include his wife, Edna Fontenot; two sons, Clifford Fontenot Jr. of Waskom, Texas, and Larry Fontenot of Sulphur; two daughters, Penny Bertrand of Sulphur and Sherry Fletcher of Kinder; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Curtis LCAP 6/30/1997 Jennings - Funeral argements for Curtis Fontenot, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. died at 1:16 a.m. Sunday in an hospital. FONTENOT, Curtis Sr. LCAP 7/1/1997 Jennings  Funeral services for Curtis "Big Boy" Fontenot Sr., 64, will be at 2 p.m. 'today, July 1, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Fontenot died at 1:16 a.m. Sunday, June 29, 1997, in an. Alexandria hospital. FONTENOT, Edwin C. LCAP 12/29/1997 Vinton -- Funeral services for Edwin C. Fontenot, 97, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today, Dec. 29, with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, in his residence. A native of Mamou, he lived in Vinton since 1937. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a retired farmer and raised Apaloosa horses. Survivors include one son, Dr. Edwin Fontenot of Pilot Point, Ariz.; three daughters, Jeanette and Sue Daigle and Mercedes Fenetz, all of Vinton; four sisters, Osage Smith of Vinton and Lenice Barris, Ollie Dugas and Annavol LeFleur of Groves, Texas; 26 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Gaise LCAP 7/13/1997 See obit dated 7/14/1997 FONTENOT, Gaise LCAP 7/14/1997 Jennings Funeral services for Gaise Fontenot, 70, will be at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Jennings Full Gospel Worship Center. The Rev. P.J. Romero will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is in the center. A wake service was held Sunday. Mr. Fontenot died at 3:45 P.m Saturday, July 12, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Gist, Texas, he was a retired truck driver for Younger Brothers Trucking Co. and a member of Teamsters Lo 969 He was a member of F.C.R.V. and Jean LaFitte Camper of Lake Charles for 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Cecile Fontenot; two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Barbara) Mouton of Lake Charles and Mrs Thomas (Sharon) Howell of Hattiesburg, Miss.; three brothers, Hubert 'and Ulysses Fontenot Jr., both of Jennings,and Richard Fontenot of Iowa, La.; one sister, Mrs. Atta Sonnier of Jennings; four grandchildren and one grandchild. FONTENOT, George LCAP 11/1/1997 Funeral services for George Fontenot, 71, will be at 9 a.m. today, Nov. 1, in King's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Hampsten will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Mr. Fontenot died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Manchester, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran . Church. He retired from Cit-Con plant after 16 years of employment, and was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Fontenot of Lake Charles; three daughters, Jocelyn James of Pensacola, Fla., Melody Fontenot of Tallahassee, Fla., and Charlene Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sons, Vernon Fontenot of Conroe, Texas and Christouvle Fontenot of Lake Charles; four brothers, Harry Fontenot of Houston, Frank Fontenot of Clovis, N.M., Christouvle Fontenot of Yacoma, Wash., and Arthur Fontenot of Lake Charles; four sisters; Annie Mae Jones of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Irene Gallow of San I Francisco, Calif., Betty Carrie of, South San Francisco, Calif., and | Brenda Jones of Lake Charles; 19 ! grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. FONTENOT, Ida LCAP 5\12\1997 Funeral services for Ida Fontenot, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. FONTENOT, Ida LCAP 5\11\1997 Funeral arrangements for Ida Fontenot, 75, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at.4:40 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. A native of Latrobe, Pa., he had lived in Lake Charles the last 44 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired operator from Cities Service after 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Hazel M. Henry; two sons, Joseph "Joe" and Paul I. Henry, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Darlene G. White of Iowa, La. and Kara E. Bertrand of Pineville; three stepsons, Danny Thibodeaux of Moss Bluff, David Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and Joey Thibodeaux of Louisville, Ark.; one stepdaughter, Tina Clark of Sulphur; one brother, D~le Henry of Memphis, Tenn.; four sisters Doris Collins of Export,,Pa., Gertrude Saxinon of N. Huntington, Pa., Evelyn Ne'ighley of Latrobe and Joyce MoClelland of Derry, Pa.; eight grandchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren; and nine stepgreatgrandchildren. FONTENOT, James V. LCAP 8/20/1997 Funeral arrangements for James V. Fontenot, 63, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, James V. LCAP 8/22/1997 Funeral services for James V. "Rusty" "J.V." Fontenot, 63, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died Monday, Aug. 18,1997, in a local hospital. A resident of Lake Charles for 35 years, he had retired from Cities Service. He was a member of Local 207 and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Fontenot; five daughters, Michielle Crawford, Cathy Ann Foney, Yvette Marrie Wilson and Shannon Lynn Fontenot, all of Lake Charles, and Patricia Ann Armelin of Houston; five brothers, Arthur and George Fontenot, both of Lake Charles, Harry Fontenot of Houston, Frank Fontenot of Clovis, N.M., and Charlie Fontenot of Yakima, Wash.; three sisters, Annie Mae Jones of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Betty Gradeney and Irene Gallow, both of San Francisco Calif.; and eight grandchildren. FONTENOT, Jefferson, Mrs. LCAP 11/14/1997 A memorial Mass for Mrs. Jefferson (Lura Mae ''Lou'') Fontenot will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The body was donated to anatomical services. Mrs. Fontenot died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Joseph A . LCAP 6/30/1997 Oberlin - Funeral arrangeents for Joseph A. Fontenot will be announced by Ardoin neral Home. He died at 5:25 . Sunday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Joseph A. LCAP 7/1/1997 Oberlin  Funeral for Joseph A. Fontenot, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2 from St. Joan of Are Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Assumption Cemetery in Basile under direction of Ardoiin Funeral Home of Kinder. Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, June 29,1997, in Lake Charles. FONTENOT, Lenis LCAP 1/16/1997 Jennings Ä Funeral I arrangements for Lenis Fontenot, 70, will be announced by Matthews and son Funeral Home. He died at 9:29 a.m. Wednesday in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. FONTENOT, Lillian B. LCAP 12/28/1997 Funeral services for Lillian B. Fontenot, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be Sacred Heart Mausoleum under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Fontenot died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, in her residence. A native of Mallet, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar & Rosary Society, Legion of Mary and League of Sacred Heart. Survivors include three great nephews, Clinton Jr., Kenneth R. and Rev. Lionel J. Fobbs, all of Lake Charles; and one great niece, Mrs. Barbara F. Thomas of Houston. FONTENOT, Lonise LCAP 7/30/1997 Funeral services for Lonise "Joe"Fontenot, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died, at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, he had lived in Lake Charles for 361/2 years. He was an Army veteran and a supervisor for One Hour Martinizing for 29 years before retiring in 1995. He was a member and deacon of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nelda Fontenot; one son, Norman Dwain Fontenot of Lake Charles; four daughters, Lisa Bunch and Melanie Watson, both of Lake Charles, Sharma Ray of San Antonio, Texas, and Lawanna Horton of Fort Hood, Texas; one sister, Essie Dickerson Rhame of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Joseph Gilbert Perron of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Lonise Joseph 7/29/1997 Funeral arrangements for Lonise Joseph Fontenot, 59, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 12:35 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Martin LCAP 4\10\1997 Pine Pine Priaire Funeral services for Martin Fontenot, 86, of Oakdale will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Fontenot died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, April 7, 1997, in the Mamou hospital. FONTENOT, Mary LCAP 4\26\1997 Funeral services for Mary Fontenot, 45, will be at noon today, April 26, in Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday, April 1997, in Houston. FONTENOT, Neles Mrs. LCAP 3\16\1997 Westlake- Funeral services for Mrs Neles Fontenot, 84, will be at 10am Monday, March 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev Fred Evers officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. am. today and from 8 a.m.Monday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 1:50 a.m Saturday March 15,Lake Charles. A native of Erath and a longtime resident of Westlake, she was member of the Baptist faith. Survivors are four sons Wilson Fontenot of Moss Bluff, Planey J. and David M. Fontenot both of Westlake, and Robert L. Fontenot of Lake Charles; five daughters, Mrs. Annie Mae Pettit of Poteet, Texas, Mrs. Kathy J. Richard of Lake Charles, Mrs. Juanita LaFlame of ClarksvillE Tenn., Mrs. Brenda Sue Spearing of Westlake, and Mrs. Polly. Ann Fontenot of Iowa, one brother Desiree Dutile of New Iberia; one sister, Mrs. Mary Louise Talley of St. Martinsville; 30 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.. FONTENOT, Neles Mrs. LCAP 3\16\1997 Westlake- Funeral services for Mrs Neles Fontenot, 84, will be at 10am Monday, March 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev Fred Evers officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. am. today and from 8 a.m.Monday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 1:50 a.m Saturday March 15,Lake Charles. A native of Erath and a longtime resident of Westlake, she was member of the Baptist faith. Survivors are four sons Wilson Fontenot of Moss Bluff, Planey J. and David M. Fontenot both of Westlake, and Robert L. Fontenot of Lake Charles; five daughters, Mrs. Annie Mae Pettit of Poteet, Texas, Mrs. Kathy J. Richard of Lake Charles, Mrs. Juanita LaFlame of ClarksvillE Tenn., Mrs. Brenda Sue Spearing of Westlake, and Mrs. Polly. Ann Fontenot of Iowa, one brother Desiree Dutile of New Iberia; one sister, Mrs. Mary Louise Talley of St. Martinsville; 30 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.. FONTENOT, Nelson LCAP 12/28/1997 Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Nelson Fontenot, 71, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. He died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday in the Jennings hospital. FONTENOT, Nelson J. LCAP 12/29/1997 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Nelson J. Fontenot, 71, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Harlon will officiate. Burial with military graveside honors will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A 7:30 p.m. rosary was recited Sunday. Mr. Fontenot died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, he was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Cath-olic Church. He was a retired oilfield consultant, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He was a member of the VFW Post 3244 and the Live Oak Masonic Lodge 346. Survivors include three sons, Clifford Courville of Jennings, Rolan Dale Fontenot of Lake Arthur and Jerry Dean Fontenot of Bell City; two daughters, Lou Ayo of Lafayette and Diana Latiolais of Livonia; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Vernon D. LCAP 3\16\1997 Ragley - Funeral services for Vernon Dale Fontenot, 48, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Rev. Roger Seamons win officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, March 14, 1997, in Lulling. A native of Mamou and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles and Ragley areas, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam. He was a carpenter and a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors are his wife, Barbara Fontenot of Ragley; one son, Kory Dale Fontenot of Ragley; two daughters, Krista Kalene Fontenot and Karl Lynn Fontenot, both of Ragley; two brothers, Darrel Fontenot of Conroe, Texas, and Michael Fontenot of Lake Charles; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zema Fontenot of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. FONTENOT, Vernon D. LCAP 3\16\1997 RAGLEY_Funeral services for Vernon Dale Fontenot, 48, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Rev. Roger Seamons win officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, March 14, 1997, in Lulling. A native of Mamou and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles and Ragley areas, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam. He was a carpenter and a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors are his wife, Barbara Fontenot of Ragley; one son, Kory Dale Fontenot of Ragley; two daughters, Krista Kalene Fontenot and Karl Lynn Fontenot, both of Ragley; two brothers, Darrel Fontenot of Conroe, Texas, and Michael Fontenot of Lake Charles; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zema Fontenot of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. FONTENOT, Vernon D. LCAP 3\15\1997 Funeral arrangements for Vernon D. Fontenot, 49, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5 a.m. Friday in a Luling hospital. FONTENOT, William C. LCAP 5\30\1997 Funeral services for William C. "Bill" Fontenot, 59, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 30, From St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Harry Greig Will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in basile under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was said Thursday. Mr. Fontenot died Wednesday, MAY 28,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, he had been a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an army veteran and had been a counterintelligent agent. He was the former owner of Bill Fontenot Agency, a former Calcasieu Parish police juror, past president of the McNeese Alumni Association and the St. Henry Parish Council. He was a former member of the St. Louis High School board, the Jaycees and Kiwanis clubs; and the Knights of Columbus. He had served as a longtime volunteer for St. Margaret and St. Louis High School athletic programs. Survivors are his wife, Brenda Lynn Bailey Fontenot; three sons, William Todd, Andre Jules and Dru Bailey Fontenot, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, K. Renee Fontenot Free of Port Allen; one brother, Michael Roy Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sisters, Cathleen Phileece Dupin of Lake Charles and Patricia Ann Ducharme of Bossier City; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Louis High School or St. Margaret athletic associations, the family said. FONTENOT, Willie Ruth LCAP 5\29\1997 Funeral services for Willie Ruth Fontenot, 83, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be from 58 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 7:25 a.m. We ne day, May 28, 1997,,in a local hospital. A native of Southport, Fla., she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 15 years. She worked as a registered nurse during World War Il and also worked for many years as a public health nurse. She studied art at LSU in Baton Rouge, LSUEunice and USL and was an accomplished artist, winning a Best of Show award at LSUE given by the Evangeline Art Association. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church and the Associated Louisiana Artists Inc. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia F. Lovell of New Orleans; one son, Dr. Reed A. Fontenot Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Sally Mae Rogers of Gainesville, Fla., and Louise L. Adams of Lithia Springs, Ga.; three brothers, Herbert Clark Lloyd of Arcadia, Fla., Judson Lloyd of Lighthouse Point, Fla., and Nash Dennis Lloyd Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. FONTENOT, Zema Mrs. LCAP 4\16\1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Zema (Wylene G.) Fontenot, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 16, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 7:24 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 1997, in her residence. A native of Mamou and a resident of Lake Charles since 1962, she retired from TG&Y Department Stores after 18 years of services. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors are her husband; two sons, Darrel Wayne Fontenot of Porter, Texas, and Michael Kerry Fonteont of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Andrus LCAP 7/10/1997 Jennings Funeral services for Andrus "Andy" Fontenot, 81, of Iota will be at 10 a.m. today, July 10, from Immaculate Conception Catholic ,Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son ,Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died at 7:28 a.m. ,Wednesday, July 9, 1997, in the Crowley hospital. FONTENOT, Anna M., Mrs. LCAP 1/2/1997 Eunice - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Mae Caswell Fontenot, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial will be in mount Calvary Cemetery under direction of Arsoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 7 a.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mrs. Fontenot died Tuesday, Dec.31, 1996, in the Eunice hospital. Survivors are five sons, Lawrence Fontenot of Birmingham, Ala., Wilber "Will" Fontenot of Lake Charles, John Farrell Fontenot of Fort Worth, Texas, Steven "Coz" Fontenot of Marietta, Ga., and Wiltz Fontenot of Kinder; two daughters, Mrs. Reginald (Jerry) Quinn of Lake Charles and Mrs. Bradford (Sybil) Isreal of Eunice; four brothers, Lawrence Caswell of Eunice, Lee Paul and Shelton Caswell, both of Lafayette,and Larry Caswell of Bunkie; three sisters,Mrs. Tina LeJeune and Mrs. Nelton (Jerry) Andrepont, both of Eunice, and Mrs. Betty LaFleur of Brewster, Mass.; 13 grand- children; and 10 great- grandchildren. FONTENOT, Corrine, Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Corrine Fontenot, 89, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 3, in the Greater Live Oak Baptist Church. The Rev. James Walker will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in the Hi-Mount Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Fontenot died Sunday Dec. 29, 1996, in her residence. A native of Eunice, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors are two sons, Anthony Joseph "A.J." Fontenot and Elray (T-Ninety) Fontenot both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Ambrose of Lake Charles; three brothers, Charlie Otis, and Alton Toussand, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Loretha Broussard and Mrs. Irene Trahan, both of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Edwin LCAP 12/28/1997 Vinton -- Funeral arrangements for Edwin Fontenot, 97, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. FONTENOT, Isaac, Mrs. LCAP 1/4/1997 Sweetlake - Funeral services for Mrs. Isaac (Hazel Mary) Fontenot, 82, of Big Lake will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 4, form St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Marty Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8-10 a.m. today in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Fontenot died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997, a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Mamou and a redident of Big Lake for over 30 years, she was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and Ladies Altar Society. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Cynthia Corbello of Lake Charles; one brother, Harrison Fontenot of Opelousas; and four grandchildren. FONTENOT, Jefferson, Mrs. LCAP 11/20/1997 A memorial mass for Mrs. Jefferson (Lura Mae ''Lou'') Fontenot will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. The body was donated to anatomical services. Mrs. Fontenot died Wednes-day, Nov. 12, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a retired city of Lake Charles employee. Survivors are her husband; three sons, Steven Fontenot of Lake Charles, Mark Fontenot of Dallas and Michiel Fontenot of Porter, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to charity of choice, the family said. FONTENOT, Lenis LCAP 1/17/1997 Gueydan - Funeral services for Lenis Fontenot, 70, of Sulphur, will be at 1 p.m.today, Jan. 17, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Thursday. Mr. Fontenot died at 9:29 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.15, 1997, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Gueydan, he was a World War II Army veteran, and a member of the American Legion and VFWDAV. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Mary Ann) Callahan of Bridge City, Texas, Mrs. Shirley (Della Mae) Horton of Deweyville, Texas, and Mrs.James (Lu Ella) Conner of Sulphur; four sisters, Mrs. Bless Premeaux, Mrs. Evnis Schexnider and Mrs. Edia Fontenot, all of Crowley, and Mrs. Helena Touchet of Winnie, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Lillian, Mrs. LCAP 12/25/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lillian Fontenot, 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. FONTENOT, Martin LCAP 4/8/1997 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Martin Fontenot 86, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Mamou hospital. FONTENOT, Messie M. LCAP 11/23/1997 Oberlin -- Funeral services for Messie Marie Fontenot, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 23, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ardoin Cemetery in Mamou. She died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, in the Oakdale hospital. FONTENOT, Theogene, Mrs. LCAP 1/5/1997 Rayne - Funeral services for Mrs. Theogene (Lelia Comeaux) Fontenot, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan.5, in Gossen Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Saturday evening. Mrs. Fontenot died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Jan.4, 1997, in her residence. Survivors are her husband; one son, Joe Robbins of Lake Charles; one brother, Armond Comeaux of Jennings; two sisters, Anna Mae Langley of Rayne and Winnie Benoit of Lake Charles; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Willis LCAP 1/19/1997 Elton - Funeral services for Willis Fontenot, 73, will 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, from St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, Jan. 17, 1997 at his residence. FONTENOT, Willis LCAP 1/19/1997 Elton - Funeral services for Willis Fontenot, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, from St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, Jan. 17, 1997, at his residence. FORD, Alexis LCAP 3\19\1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for ALexis Ford of DeQuincy will be announced by Hixson FuneraL Home. She died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday in the DeQuincy hospital. FORD, Alexis LCAP 3\19\1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for ALexis Ford of DeQuincy will be announced by Hixson FuneraL Home. She died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday in the DeQuincy hospital. FORD, Alexis LCAP 3\19\1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for ALexis Ford of DeQuincy will be announced by Hixson FuneraL Home. She died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday in the DeQuincy hospital. FORD, Diverson Sr. LCAP 12/26/1997 Funeral sevices for Diverson Ford Sr., 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. H. Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today, at the church. Mr. Ford died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Marksville, he lived in Lake Charles most his life. He was a World War II veteran. He retired from Local 207. He was chairman of the deacon board, deacon, Sunday School teacher and Midweek Service Attendant at Cathedral of Faith. Survivors include two sons, Diverson Ford Jr. of Beaumont, Texas, and Darrel Wayne Ford of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pamela Joseph of Lake Charles and Jacqueline Goins of New Orleans; one brother, Raleigh Ford of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. FORD, Infant LCAP 3\20\1997 Bancroft-Funeral services for Alexis Jade Ford, infant daughter of Theresa Ford, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 20, in Bushy Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Brushy Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. The infant died Tuesday, March 18,1997, in her residence. FORD, James H. LCAP 11/29/1997 Sugartown -- Funeral services for James "Jimmy" L. Ford, 57, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997, in Shiloh Baptist Church. The Revs. Paul Massey, Fred Hartzell and Rod Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. today in funeral home. A lifelong resident of Sugartown, he worked for Boise Cascade since 1969. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Jerrilyn "Jerrie" Ford; one son, Danny Ford of Montrose, Colo.; three daughters, Danita Ford and Tracey Hatfield, both of Sugartown, and Dianna Beecher of California; three brothers, John, Harley and Billy Ford, all of Sugartown; one sister, Jean Wimberly of Church Point; and two grandchildren. FOREMAN, Richard Sr. LCAP 2/14/1997 DRY CREEK - Funeral services for Richard L. Foreman Sr., 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 14, in Dry Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under direction of Beauregard- Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Foreman died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, in his residence. FOREMAN, Claude John SULPHUR - Funeral services for Claude John Foreman, 70, of Lacassine will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 6, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church . The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Broussard Cemetery in Lacassine under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Foreman died Tuesday, Feb. 4,1997, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lacassine, he was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors are two sons, John and Jim Foreman, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Jude (Gail) Richard of Sulphur; five stepsons, Bill Dickerson of Augusta, Ga., Thomas and Robert Dickerson, both of Edwardsville, Ill., John and Michael Carista, both of Sulphur; one stepdaughter, Lynn Bondi of Chalmette; one sister, Annie Leger of Lacassine; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FOREMAN, Ralph LCAP 6/23/1997 Vinton  Funeral services for Ralph Foreman, 88, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. FOREMAN, Ralph LCAP 6/24/1997 Vinton - Funeral services for Ralph Foreman, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, June 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Lee Perkins and Gerald Rodrigue will officiate. Burial will be in in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Foreman died Sunday, June 22,1997, in Vinton. A native of Indian Bayou, he was a longtime resident of Vinton and owned the Foreman Grocery Store. Survivors are his wife, Maurine Foreman; three sons, Wilfred Foreman of Houston, Ralph Foreman Jr. of Vinton and Jerry Foreman of Buna, Texas; six daughters, Levada Trahan and Linda Dunn, both of Vinton, Julia Worsham of Buna, Patricia Foreman of Sulphur, Betty Frizzell of Bridge City, Texas, and Diane Dupre of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one sister, Myrtle Lacuric of Vidor, Texas; 40 grandchildren and 40 greatgrandchildren. FOREMAN, Ralph LCAP 6/24/1997 Vinton - Funeral services for Ralph Foreman, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, June 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Lee Perkins and Gerald Rodrigue will officiate. Burial will be in in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Foreman died Sunday, June 22,1997, in Vinton. A native of Indian Bayou, he was a longtime resident of Vinton and owned the Foreman Grocery Store. Survivors are his wife, Maurine Foreman; three sons, Wilfred Foreman of Houston, Ralph Foreman Jr. of Vinton and Jerry Foreman of Buna, Texas; six daughters, Levada Trahan and Linda Dunn, both of Vinton, Julia Worsham of Buna, Patricia Foreman of Sulphur, Betty Frizzell of Bridge City, Texas, and Diane Dupre of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one sister, Myrtle Lacuric of Vidor, Texas; 40 grandchildren and 40 greatgrandchildren. FOREMAN, Robert H. LCAP 4\23\1997 Jennings-Funeral arrangements for Robert H. Foreman, 80, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday in the Jennings hospital. FOREMAN, Claude LCAP 2/5/1997 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Claude Foreman, 70, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Lake Charles. FOREMAN, Gabriel Sr. LCAP 11/2/1997 Funeral services for Gabriel "Butch" Foreman Sr., 82, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, from St. Henry Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Foreman died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, in his residence. A native of Indian Bayou, he was a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. He retired as a supervisor from Evangeline Oil Co. after 15 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josephine Foreman of Mallard Junction; three sons, Gabriel Foreman Jr. and Danny Foreman Sr., both of Lake Charles, and Mark Foreman Sr. Of Dry Creek; two daughters, Velder M. Mancuso of Westlake and Elizabeth Ann Clifton of Moss Bluff; two stepsons, Jerry Wade Mitchell of Hackberry and Collins Mitchell of Sulphur; two sisters,Inez Trahan of Carlyss and Bernice Reer of Longview,Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. FOREMAN, Jeffery N. LCAP 1/1/1997 Welsh- Funeral services for Jeffery N. Foreman, 37, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Jan. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Mr. Foreman died Tuesday, Dec.31, 1996, in his residence. FOSTER, Edison Mrs. LCAP 4\10\1997 Sulphur-Funeral services for Mrs. Edison (Helen) Foster, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in Starks. Mrs. Foster died Tuesday, Funeral arrangements for April 8, 1997, in Baton Rouge. FOSTER, Dolores LCAP 12/19/1997 Vinton -- Funeral services for Dolores Foster, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home The Rev. Elder Lynwood Jacobs will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edergly. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Foster died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997. She was a life long resident of the Vinton area. Survivors include one son, Dwight Foster of Vinton; two brothers, Cecil Walter of Three Rivers, Texas and Lee Walter of Vinton; one sister, Jessie Foster of LaPort, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FOSTER, Helen LCAP 4\9\1997 Sulphur Funeral arrangements for Helen Foster, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Baton Rouge hospital. FOUNTAIN, Carmel LCAP 8/15/1997 Starks - Funeral services for Carmel Fountain, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, in Calvary Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Fountain died at 7:42 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997, in the DeQuincy hospital. FOUNTZ, Infant LCAP 3\31\1997 Graveside services for Javen Markell Cole Foutz, infant daughter of Ezette Renee Cole and Otis Foutz, will be 1 p.m. today, March 31, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, March 25,1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. FOUNTZ, Infant LCAP 3\31\1997 Graveside services for Javen Markell Cole Foutz, infant daughter of Ezette Renee Cole and Otis Foutz, will be 1 p.m. today, March 31, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. I She died at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. FOURNERAT, Dewey A. LCAP 11/17/1997 Funeral services for Dewey A. Fournerat, 77, will be at 1:30 p.m.today, Nov. 17, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday. Mr. Fournerat died at 1:34 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Basile, he was an Air Force veteran and served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, AARP; and Calcasieu Cattlemen's Association. He retired from Cities Service as a lab technician after 38 years of service. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Elsie F. McGee. FOURNERAT, Dewey A.,Mrs. LCAP 11/16/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Dewey A. Fournerat, 77, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Fournerat died at 1:34 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Basile, she was an Air Force veteran and served in Worlds War II and the Korean War. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, AARP; and Calcasieu Cattlemen's Association. She retired from Cities Service as a lab technician after 38 years of service. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Elsie F. McGee. FOX, Floyd Sr. LCAP 6/23/1997 Oberlin  Funeral services for Floyd Fox Sr., 65, will be at noon today, June 23, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be iD Oaklin Springs Cemetery. Mr. Fox died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 1997, in his residence. FOX, Floyd Sr. LCAP 6/22/1997 Kinder  Funeral arrangements for Floyd "Bill" Fox Sr., 65, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died at 10:30 p.m. Friday in his residence. FOXWORTH, J. O. LCAP 8/20/1997 Funeral arrangements for J.0. Foxworth Jr., 75, of Carlyss Will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 1:19 a.m. Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. FOXWORTH, James 0. Jr. LCAP 8/21/1997 Sulphur - Funeral services for James 0. Foxworth Jr., 75, of Carlyss will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 21, in Westminster Presbyterian Church of Sulphur. The Rev. Patricia Raney will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas, under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ftmeral home. Mr. Foxworth died at 1:19 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Sour Lake, Texas, he had lived in Sulphur for the last 15 years. He received a bachelor's degree from North Texas State University and served as a Marine during World War II in the South Pacific, receiving the Purple Heart. He was well known in the lumber industry for more than 50 years and was employed as a lumber broker for Pelican Lumber Co. He was an elder in the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Sulphur. .Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Morgan Foxworth; one son, Douglas Foxworth of Funeral Austin, Texas; one daughter, Reba Ogletree of Beaumont; three sisters, Opal Newcom of Bryan, Texas, Ruth Cole of Baytown, Texas, and Alice Louise Carrier Graham of Silsbee, Texas; and four grandchildren. FOY, Patrick G. LCAP 11/3/1997 Funeral services for Patrick G. Foy, 25, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. scripture service; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Foy died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, in his residence. Survivors include one brother, Brandon J. Foy; his parents, Glen and Patricia Foy; and his maternal grandparents, Anthony and Rose Polito, all of Lake Charles. FRALEY, W.B. LCAP 2/20/1997 BRISTOL, Tenn. - Funeral services for W.B. Fraley, 85, of Damascus, Va., father of Mrs. Charles (Carolyn) Rutherford of Sulphur, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in Akard Funeral Home. The Revs. Kyle Barr and E.D. Swartz and Brother Buster Mullins will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday. Mr. Fraley died Wednesday' Feb. 19, 1997, in a Bristol hospital. A native of Pattonsville, Va., he lived in Bristol for more than 41 years and in Damascus for the past six years. He was a lifelong farmer and sold Watkins products for several years. He attended Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church in Bristol and First Baptist Church in Damascus. Additional survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Joyce) Johnson of Damascus; one son, Foy D. Fraley of Bristol; two sisters, Blanche Epperson of Kingsport, Tenn., and Nan Hash of Independence, Va.; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Damascus, Virginia, Rescue Squad, the family said. FRANCIS, James N. LCAP 8/14/1997 Glenmora - Funeral services for James N. Francis, 74, brother of Louis Francis of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m Friday, Aug. 15, in Glenmora Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Francis died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 1997, in a Lecompte care center. FRANCIS, Samuel J. LCAP 4\23\1997 Funeral services for Samuel J. Francis, 64, of 2109 Maynard St.,w ill be at at 8 p.m. today, April 23, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m.Thursday with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today. Mr. Francis died at 3:31 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1997, in a cal hospital. A native of Vinton, he lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He had worked for Guth Dairy for many years. Survivors are hree daughters, Mary Alice Ned of Houston, Bernardette Richard of Lake Charles and Sabrine Davis of pelousas; three sons, Joseph Anthony and John Earl Francis, both of Houston, and Matthew Ray Francis of Hinesville, Ga. one sister, Audrey Francis of Lake Charles; one brother, Raphel Francis of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. FRANCIS, Samuel J.LCAP 4\17\1997 Funeral arrangements for Samuel J. Francis, 64, of 2109 Maynard St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:31 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. FRANCIS, Samuel J.LCAP 4\22\1997 Funeral services for Samuel J. Francis, 64, of 2109 Maynard St., will be at at 8 a.m. Wednesday, ,April 23, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Francis died at 3:31 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1997, in a ocal hospital. A native of Vinton, he lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He had worked for Guth Dairy for many years. Survivors are three daughters, Mary Alice Ned of Houston Bernardette Richard of Lake Charles and Sabrine Davis of Opelousas; three sons, Joseph Anthony and John Earl Francis, both of Houston, and Matthew Ray Francis of Hinesville, Ga.; one sister, Audrey Francis of Lake Charles; one brother, Raphel Francis of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. FRANCOIS, J. D. LCAP 11/22/1997 Oberlin -- Funeral services for J. D. Francois, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 22, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin. The Revs. Jude Brunnert and Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today. A rosary was recited on Friday night. Mr. Francois died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997, in the DeQuincy hospital. A native of Oberlin, he lived in Reeves for the past 35 years. He was a member of the St. Maurice Catholic Church Choir. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Duhon Francois; his mother, Felecia Fontenot of Oberlin; one son, Chris Francois of Reeves; two daughters, Rachelle Fontenot of Oberlin and Cheri Francois Derouen of Lake Charles; one brother, Benard Fontenot of Reeves; and six grand- children. FRANK, Ida Bell LCAP 2/28/1997 EUNICE - Funeral services for Ida Bell Wright Frank, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, in the New Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-10 P.M. today in the church, with a program beginning at 7 p.m. Mrs. Frank died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2997, in the Opelousas hospital. years, she attended public schools in Vermilion Parish and college in Leland College in Baker. She was a teacher and basketball coach in St. Landry Parish School System ' from which she retired after 30 years in education. Survivors are one son, Carlton N. Frank Jr. of Eunice; three brothers, Willard and Woodrow Wright, both of Abbeville, and Joseph Wright Jr. of Houston; four sisters, Effie Kennedy and Earline Green, both of Houston, Beulah Darby of Abbeville, and Irma Simpson of Pacoima, Calif-, two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FRANK, Curly G., Sr. LCAP 11/14/1997 Funeral services for Curly G. Frank Sr., 77, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in Unity Baptist Church. The Rev. A.B. Lartigue will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. -9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Frank died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Evangeline Parish, he had lived in Eunice for many years. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of both the American Legion and VFW. Survivors include one son, Curley Max Frank Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Debra Bellard of Eunice; two brothers, Clarence and Syvon Frank, both of Eunice; two sisters, Thelma Lartigue of Lake Charles and Ethel Harris of Houston; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FRANK, Curly G.,Sr. LCAP 11/13/1997 Funeral arrangements for Curly G. Frank Sr., 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. FRANK, Joseph C. Sr. LCAP 12/18/1997 Funeral arrangements for Joseph C. Frank Sr., 59, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. FRANKLIN, Mrs. Eva LCAP 2/8/1997 Sulphur - Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Franklin, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlie Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Survivors are two stepsons, Gordon Ray Franklin of Iowa and L.J. Franklin of Texas; and one niece, Mrs. Roland(Sondra) Moss of Sulphur. FRANKS, Ida E., Mrs. LCAP 1/5/1997 Merryville - Funeral services for Mrs. Ida E. Franks, 69, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan.5, in Bethel Grove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Franks died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997, in a Merryville care center. FRAZAR John D. Jr. LCAP 3/6/1997 DeRidder- Funeral services for John D. Frazar Jr., 77, will at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. A.D. Spears will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Frazar died at 7:50 a.m March 5,1997, in the DeRidder hospital. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, he was an Army veteran of World War II. He started Frazar Insurance Agency and Guaranty Title Co. Inc. and was a member of Rotary International, American Legion and VFW, and had previously held offices in these organizations. Survivors are his wife, Marcy Frazar; two daughters, Lea Ellen Kimbrell of DeRidder and Joan Willis of Jasper, Texas; three sons, John David Frazar III of Tennessee, Sean Frazar of Tucson , Arizona and Neal Frazer of DeRidder; one stepdaughter, Connie Williams of Sagle, Idaho; three stepsons, Gene Kelvin and Frank Wilson, all of DeRidder; and 15 grandchildren. FRAZIER, Albert Mrs. LCAP 6/20/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Albert (Matilda) Frazier, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21.1 in Woodbury Congregational Church. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Frazier died Wednesday, June 18,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Branch, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Woodbury Congregational Church, where she served as an usher and in the Ida Washington Circle, and as a former member of the choir. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Joseph, Henry Lee and Dennis Frazier, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pearl Raymond and Stacy Jackson, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Andrew Sinegal of California; two sisters, Lillie Beverly of Beaumont; Texas, and Theresa Kneeland of Crowley; 12 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. FREE, Henry C. LCAP 1/2/1997 Simpson - Funeral services for Henry C. Free, 95, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in the Simpson Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Free died at 3:03 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.1, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. FREEMAN, Jerry Lou Mrs. LCAP 5\26\1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jerry Lou Comeaux Freeman, 59, of 1608 Second St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 6:54 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. FREEMAN, Jerry Lou C. LCAP 5\30\1997 Funeral services for Jerry Lou Comeaux Freeman, 59, of 1608 Second St. will be at 7 p.m. today, May 30, in Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Dismissal will be at10 a.m. Saturday from the church, with burial in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Freeman died at 6:54 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sgt. 1st Class Linda Bing of Seoul, Korea, Wanda Freeman and Cynthia Belton, both of Lake Charles; four sons, Harvey Comeaux of New Orleans, Herbert Comeaux of Lafayette, John Freeman Jr. of Orlando, Fla., and Pete Freeman of Lake Charles; three sisters, Irma and Margie Comeaux, both of Port Arthur, Texas, Shirley Mae Mayo of Lake Charles; four brothers, Johnny Comeaux of Basile, Harold Comeaux of Sulphur, Raymond Comeaux of Oberlin and Timmy Comeaux of Oakland, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. FREEMAN, Lawrence LCAP 12/19/1997 Eunice -- Funeral services for Lawrence Freeman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in True Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery under direction of Ross Mortuary of Houston, Texas. Mr. Freeman died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in Houston. FREES, Frances L. LCAP 8/19/1997 Tee Mamou - Funeral services for Frances L. Frees, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 19, from St. Jules Catholic Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Frees died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. FREESE, Laurel O. LCAP 3\15\1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Laurel O. (Jewell D.) Freese, 59, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, March 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Freese died at 5:23 p.m. Thursday, March 13,1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Jackson County, Tenn., she lived in Lake Charles the past 13 years. Survivors are her husband; three sons, Henry Freese of Garyville, Roger Freese of Lake Charles, and Howard Parker of Memphis, Tenn.; one daughter, Juanita Reese of Gillis; three brothers, William and Roy Clover, both of Lebanon, Tenn., and Bradley Glover of Nashville, Tenn., three sisters, Louise Mackson of Gainsboro, Tenn., Janelle Roark of Kentucky, and Iary Alice Warren of Lebanon - Tenn.; her mother, Mildred Whittaker of Lebanon and seven grandchildren. FRENCH, Audrey Myers LCAP 12/15/1997 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Audrey Myers French, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. French died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. FRENCH, William C. LCAP 4\24\1997 Many  Funeral services for William Clinton French, 84, of Robeline will be at 10 a.m. today, April 24, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church. The Revs. Don Nunley and Glen Flenniken will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many. Visitation is until time of ffineral in the church. Mr. French died Tuesday, April 22, 1997, in a Natchitoches hospital. Survivors are his wife, Iris V. French; two sons, Raymond and Harold French, both of Robeline; one daughter, Marilyn Ladner of Lake Charles; one brother, J.C. French of Robeline; 12 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. FREYOU, Beatrice LCAP 7/15/1997 Jennings Funeral services for Beatrice LeGros Freyou, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Freyou died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, July 14, 1997, in a Crowley care center. FRICK, Lester Jr. LCAP 3\15\1997 Funeral services for Lester Frick Jr., 67, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 16, in Johnson Funeral Home.Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Frick died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, March 13,1997 in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of New Orleans, he was a 1948 graduate of Francis T. Nichols High School and attended the New Orleans Academy of Art. A resident of Lake Charles for 47 years, he began working for the Southwest Citizen newspaper in 1950; and in 1951 began work in the advertising department of the Lake Charles American Press where he was an advertising salesman, an advertising sales representative, and classified advertising manager. He retired as the classified advertising service supervisor after 39 years of service. He was a member of the Lake Charles Jaycees and a member and past president of the Hi Noon Lions Club. Survivors are his wife, Gwendolyn Laune Frick; one son, Troy Andrew Frick of Lake Charles; one daughter, Leslie Ann Devillier of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Diane Giammanchere of Slidell; and five grandchildren. FRILOT, Paul LCAP 11/18/1997 Funeral arrangements for Paul Frilot, 89, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local care center. FRILOT, Paul LCAP 1/21/1997 Funeral services for Paul Frilot, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond A. M. Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitatation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Frilot died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997, in a local care center. A native of Jeanerette, he lived in Lake Charles for 42 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors are his wife, Freda Frilot; one son, Paul A. Frilot; five daughters, Laverne St. Mary of Amhearst, Mass., Julie Frilot of Rinard Park, Calif., Gercie Brooks, Margarie St. Julian and Mary Bocage, all of Houston; one brother, Aton Frilot of Jeanerette; 13 grand- children; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. FRUGE, Batile Mrs. LCAP 4\12\1997 Manassas, Va.-Funeral services for Mrs. Batile Fruge, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, in Lee Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stonewall Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 79 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mrs. Fruge was a native of Ville Platte. Survivors are one daughter, Marie Williamson; one brother, Emory Soileau of Louisiana; and two grandchildren. FRUGE, Joyce Rene LCAP 1/21/1997 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Joyce Rene Fruge, 6, daughter of Montina B. Fruge and Gregory J. Fruge of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul Nugent and Scott Stream, and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. The child died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1997, in Sulphur She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors are her parents; one brother, Brent Bell of Sulphur; her paternal grandparents, Wilson and Ann Fruge of Sulphur; her maternal grandmother, Carolyn Bell of Sulphur; and her maternal grandfather, Charles Bell of Lawrenceville, Ga. FRUGE, Leo H. LCAP 1/20/1997 Elton - Funeral services for Leo H. "Bootsie" Fruge, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Old St. Paul Cemetery, under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Fruge died Sunday, Jan. 19,1997, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Elton, he was a veteran of World War 11 and had owned and operated Fruge and Son General Merchandise Store before retiring. He also retired as Elton fire chief. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, was a 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and a Faithful Navigator of Monsignor Martel General Assembly. He was a past member of the board of directors of Selective Service in Jeff Davis Parish and a member of Woodman of the World and Sigma Phi Fraternity at LSU. Survivors are his wife, E. Paula "Aggie" Aguillard Fruge; one son, Hai-old Fruge of Long Beach, Miss.; three daughters, Constance Kelley of Elton, Beth Hebert of Lafayette and Cecile Broomas of Gonzales; nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. FRUGE, Nelson LCAP 7/14/1997 Gueydan  Funeral arrangements for Nelson Fruge, 94, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday in her daughter's residence in Knowville, Tenn. FRUGE, Stewart Reese LCAP 11/10/1997 Welsh -- Funeral arrangements for Stewart Reese Fruge, 6, of Bell City, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. FRUGE, Stewart Reese LCAP 11/11/1997 Bell City--Funeral services for Stewart Reese Fruge, 6, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 11, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was said Monday. The child died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, in his residence. He was a first grade student, a member of St. John Vianney Church,and a member of Bell City Youth Tee-ball. Survivors include his parents, Andre and Cheryl Fruge; one brother, Andrew Fruge ; one sister, Kelsey Fruge; paternal grandparents, Norman and JoAnn Fruge, all of Bell City; maternal grandparents, Bruce and Carolyn Walling of Hot Springs, Ark.; paternal great-grandparents, Mathew and Evia Fruge of Bell City; paternal great-grandmother, Rose Flournoy of Welsh; and maternal geat-grandmother, July Cecilia McLain of Pineville. FRUGE, Joyce Rene 1/21/97 DeQuincy- Funeral services for Joyce Rene Fruge, 6, daughter of Montina B. Fruge and Gregory J. Fruge of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul Nugent and Scott Stream, and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. The child died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1997, in Sulphur. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors are her parents; one brother, Brent Bell of Sulphur; her paternal grandparents, Wilson and Ann Fruge of Sulphur; her maternal grandmother, Carolyn Bell of Sulphur; and her maternal grandfather, Charles Bell of Lawrenceville, Ga. FRUGE, Leo H. LCAP 1/20/97 EltonÄFuneral services for Leo H. "Bootsie" Fruge, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997 from St. Paul Catholic Church The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Old St. Paul Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Fruge died Sunday, Jan. 19,1997, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Elton, he was a veteran of World War II and had owned and operated Fruge and Son General Merchandise Store before retiring. He also retired as Elton fire chief. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, was a 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and a Faithful Navigator of Monsignor Martel General Assembly. He was a past member of the board of directors of Selective Service in Jeff Davis Parish and a member of Woodman of the World and Sigma Phi Fraternity at LSU. Survivors are his wife, E. Paula "Aggie" Aguillard Fruge; one son, Harold Fruge of Long Beach, Miss.; three daughters, Constance Kelley of Elton, Beth Hebert of Lafayette and Cecile Broomas of Gonzales; nine grandchildren and one great -grandchild. FRYE, Queen Ella Mrs. LCAP 8/10/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Queen Ella Fyre, 48, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. FRYE, Wilma LCAP 3/10/1997 Funeral arramgements forWilma Frye, 68, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 6:55 pm Sunday in a local hospital. FULLER Infant LCAP 1/31/1997 Graveside services for Damon Jacoby Devon Fuller, 5-monthold son of Christina Fuller and Kalray Carter, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, in Combre Memorial Park under direction of King's Funeral Home. The infant died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997, in his residence. FULLER, Robert A. LCAP 5\17\1997 Klein,Texas -Funeral services for Robert A. Fuller, 40, of Kingwood, Texas, brother of Lynn Fuller of Lake Charles, were at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, in Klein Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Amerson officiated. Burial, was in Klein Memorial Park. Mr. Fuller died Tuesday, May 13,1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. He attended Stephen F. Austin University and was a sales representative for the Valvoline Co. He was a Methodist. Other survivors include one son, Joshua Fuller of Houston; and his stepmother, Evelyn Fuller of Camden, Ark. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Springwood United Methodist Church. FULLER. James D. LCAP 3/12/1997 Sulphur- Funeral services for Mrs. James Dan (Alice Viator) Fuller, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 12, in Hixsor: Funeral Home.The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Tuesday evening.Mrs. Fuller died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in Lake Charles.A native of Ged, she had been a longtime resident of Sulphur and was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.Survivors are her husband; four sons, J.W. and Gary Viator, both of Sulphur, Nolan Viator of Moss Bluff, and Kenneth Viator of Westlake; one brother, Joseph Vaussine of Lake Charles; three sisters, Marie Duhon, Alvenia Dronet and Letha Powell, all of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and14 great-grandchildren. FULLER. James D. LCAP 3/12/1997 Sulphur- Funeral services for Mrs. James Dan (Alice Viator) Fuller, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 12, in Hixsor: Funeral Home.The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Tuesday evening.Mrs. Fuller died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in Lake Charles.A native of Ged, she had been a longtime resident of Sulphur and was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.Survivors are her husband; four sons, J.W. and Gary Viator, both of Sulphur, Nolan Viator of Moss Bluff, and Kenneth Viator of Westlake; one brother, Joseph Vaussine of Lake Charles; three sisters, Marie Duhon, Alvenia Dronet and Letha Powell, all of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and14 great-grandchildren. FULLINTON, Jerry LCAP 3/10/1997 Westlake - Funeral arrangements for Jerry Fullington,60, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 6:40 pm Sunday in a local hospital. FULLINTON, Jerry LCAP 3/12/1997 Sulphur- Funeral services for Jerry Fullington, 60, of Westlake will be at 2 p.m. today,March 12, in Sulphur-Memorial|Funeral Home.The Rev. Wayne Dartez will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake.Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.Mr. Fullington died Sunday, March 9, 1997, in Lake Charles.A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he had lived most of his life in Westlake and had been a carpenter at IMC for 10 years.Survivors are his wife, Pamela Fullington; three sons, Jerry Wayne Fullington o Huber Heights, Ohio, Robert Fullington of Sulphur, and Gordon Fullington of Carlyss; five daughters, Theresa Geheb of Sulphur, Denise Trouard o Carlyss, Rebecca Fullington Huntsville, Ala., Regina Fullington of Ider, Ala., and LaDonna Degeyter of Westlake; thre brothers, Robert Fullington o DeQuincy, Gordon C. Fullington of Moss Bluff, and Barry Fullington of Sulphur; one sister, Evelyn Hunsbarger of Dayton, Ohio; his mother,-Beatrice Fullington of Westlake; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. FULLINTON, Jerry LCAP 3/12/1997 Sulphur- Funeral services for Jerry Fullington, 60, of Westlake will be at 2 p.m. today,March 12, in Sulphur-Memorial|Funeral Home.The Rev. Wayne Dartez will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake.Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.Mr. Fullington died Sunday, March 9, 1997, in Lake Charles.A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he had lived most of his life in Westlake and had been a carpenter at IMC for 10 years.Survivors are his wife, Pamela Fullington; three sons, Jerry Wayne Fullington o Huber Heights, Ohio, Robert Fullington of Sulphur, and Gordon Fullington of Carlyss; five daughters, Theresa Geheb of Sulphur, Denise Trouard o Carlyss, Rebecca Fullington Huntsville, Ala., Regina Fullington of Ider, Ala., and LaDonna Degeyter of Westlake; thre brothers, Robert Fullington o DeQuincy, Gordon C. Fullington of Moss Bluff, and Barry Fullington of Sulphur; one sister, Evelyn Hunsbarger of Dayton, Ohio; his mother,-Beatrice Fullington of Westlake; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services Violet Smith, 76, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 10:19 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. FURR, Hugh, E. LCAP 3/19/997 Leesville- Funeral services for Hugh E. Furr, 65, will be lt 10 a.m. today, March 19 in Gibson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mitchell Cemetery n Anacoco. Mr. Furr died Monday, March 7, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. FURR, Hugh, E. LCAP 3\19\1997 Leesville- Funeral services for Hugh E. Furr, 65, will be lt 10 a.m. today, March 19 in Gibson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mitchell Cemetery n Anacoco. Mr. Furr died Monday, March 7, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. FURR, Hugh, E. LCAP 3\19\1997 Leesville- Funeral services for Hugh E. Furr, 65, will be lt 10 a.m. today, March 19 in Gibson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Furr died Monday, March 7, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. FUSELIER Infant LCAP 7/1/1997 Oberlin  Graveside services for Jamie Fuselier, infant daughter of Donald and Mary Fontenot Fuselier, will be at 1 Affl. today, July 1, in Oberlin Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Saturday, June 28,1997 in a Lake Charles hospital. FUSELIER, Eva LCAP 2/14/1997 Funeral services for Eva Fuselier, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Fuselier died at 8:51 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Port Neches, Texas, and a resident of Lake Charles for the past 52 years, she was a graduate of Kinder High School and had been a welder in Levingston Shipyard in Orange, Texas, during World War II. She was a beautician for 15 years before her retirement. Survivors are one son Michael Stanley Fuselier of Sulphur; one daughter, Sherry Hogan of Lake Charles; two brothers, Pete Hanks of Atlanta, Ga. and Walter Harst of Kinder; one sister, Annie Baggett of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. FUSELIER, Eva G. Mrs' LCAP 3\28\1997 Funeral arrangements i Mrs. Eva Garland Fuselier, 81, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. FUSELIER, Everett. LCAP 6/12/1997 Welsh  Funeral services for Everett Lee Fuselier, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 13, Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. -10 p.m. today, with a rosary 7:30 p.m; and from 8 a.m. Frida Mr. Fuselier died Tuesday June 10, 1997, in Lafayette. A native of Hayes, he lived in Lafayette for the last few years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a gauger for offshore oil companies. Survivors include one son Darrell Fuselier of Hayes; three brothers, Francis Fuselier Lake Charles, Harold a Bennett Fuselier, both Newport News, Va.; and four grandchildren. FUSELIER, Louis LCAP 3\29\1997 Mamou-Funeral services for Louis Fuselier, 81, of Mittie, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 31, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in New St. Ann Mausolseum under direction Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from ll a.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Fuselier died at 1:45 p.m. Friday, March 28, 1997, in Mamou hospital. He was a retired farmer. Survivors are four sons, James Fuselier and Louis Fuselier Jr., both of Mittie, Wayne Fuselier of DeRidder and Mike Fuselier of Indian Village, one sister, Germa Vidrine of Ville Platte; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. FUSELIER, Abra LCAP 1/11/1997 Welsh Funeral services for Abra "Ba Ba" Fuselier, 87, of Roanoke will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 11, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Fuselier died at 12:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. FUSELIER, Eva G., Mrs. LCAP 3\30\1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Garland Fuselier, 81, will be at noon Monday, March 31, in Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Rev. George Sibley will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Fuselier died Thursday. March 27 in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors are four sons, L.D and Weldon Fuselier, both of Houston. Taylor and Leonard Fuselier Jr., both of Lake Charles; three daughters. Mildred Fuselier Johnson of Pacoma, Calif., Evonne Fuselier Moore of Houston, and Dorothy Fuselier Bellard of Lake Charles; four sisters, Beulah Garland and Marble Stringfellow, both of Los Angeles, Mammie Bowie of Houston, and Trudy Thomas of Port Arthur, Texas; 41 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. FUSELIER, Orese Jr. LCAP 1/7/1997 Funeral services for Orese Fuselier Jr., 70, will be at 2 pm today, Jan 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Dr. Don Johnson, Chris Fuselier and Gordon Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8 am. Mr. Fuselier died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Eunice, he owned and operated Fuselier Radio and TV for more than 45 years. A Marine Corps veteran of World War II, He was a member of American Legion Post 1 and the Television Association of Louisiana. Survivors are his wife, Joy Fuselier; four sons, Foster Lee Fuselier of Peculiar, Mo.; Charles Ray and Marcus Charles Fuselier, both of Lake Charles, and Randy Carroll of Westlake; two daughters, Rhonda Carter and Carla Thomason, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Wavey LeJeaune of Nederland, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. FUTRELL, William LCAP 7/2/1997 DeRidder Funeral arrangements for William L. Futrell, 99, will be announced by BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the DeRidder hospital. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Brasher Gillespie; one son, Steve Gillespie of Lake Charles; three daughters, Shelia Gaspard of Westlake and Sharon Burgess and Sandra Snyder, both of Knoxville, Tenn.; four stepsons, Phillip, Bruce, and Kevin Gallusser, all of LouisAlle, Ky., and Curt Gallusser of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Laura Vetter of Louisville; six grandchildren; 18 stepgrandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. FUTRELL, William L. LCAP 7/3/1997 DeRidder.  Funeral services for William Louis "BW" Futrell, 99, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 3, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of BeauregardVernon FuneralHome. Mr. Futrell died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. FYRE, Queen Ella LCAP 8/15/1997 Westlake - Funeral services for Mrs. Queen Ella Frye, 48, will be at 8 p.m. today, Aug. 15, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, in Perkins Cemetery under direction of James Funeral Home. Mrs. Frye died Saturday, Aug. 9,1997, in a local hospital. FYRE, Edgar Lee Jr. LCAP 7/27/1997 Sulphur - Funeral services for Edgar Lee Frye Jr., 62, will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Big W oods Cemetery in Edgerly under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-10 p. m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mr. Frye died Friday, July 25, 1997 at his residence. A lifelong resident of the Lake Charles and Sulphur areas, he attended McNeese State University and was a charter member of Pi Kappa Phi. He was former owner of Elf Mold Company amd was past president of West La. Ceramic Society. He was a member of Our Lady ofPromt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Renee Burke Frye of Sulphur; ,two sons ,Gary Wayne Frye and Michael Ray Frye, both of Sulphur; two daughters, Pamela Lowder of Alliance, Neb., and Janet Burleigh of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mrs. Louis (Betty) LaCAze of Lake Charles;.his mother, Ethel Mae Frye,of Lake Charles: and two grandchildren.