APRIL 1998 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE 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 1998 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@iamerica.net ABSHIRE, Gene A. LCAP 4/16/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Gene Allen Abshire, 52, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Nay Vickers, B.D. Powell and C.B. Chance will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Abshire died Wednesday, April 15, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Lake Charles, he lived most of his life in the Sulphur area. He was a member of Choupique Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He graduated in 1964 from Sulphur High School where he lettered in track. He graduated from McNeese State University in 1969 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He attended the University of Michigan Engi-neering Summer Conference in 1970. He was employed by Fire-stone Tire and Rubber Co. from 1971-1981 and was senior engineer. He had been employed by Petrocon Engineering of Louisi-ana since 1981, where he was manager of engineering. He was located in the Montel Plant. Survivors include his wife, Katie Ruth Broussard Abshire of Carlyss; two sons, Damon Boyd and Donny Wade Abshire, both of Carlyss; one daughter, Robbi Renee Abshire of Carlyss; three brothers, Jimmie Wayne Abshire of Moss Bluff, Leroy John "Ned" Abshire of Carlyss and Michael Douglas Abshire of Sulphur; five sisters, Brenda Faye Schultz, Ruby Ann O'Neal and Roberta Marie LeDoux, all of Sulphur, Dianna Rose Smith of Moss Bluff and Marilyn Faye George of Carlyss; his mother, Jennie Abshire of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 4403 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119, or Dry Creek Baptist Encampment, P.O. Box 445, Dry Creek, LA 70637, the family said. ALEXANDER, Gus T. LCAP 4/25/1998 Bridge City, Texas - Funeral services for Gus T. Alexander 91, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 27, in United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. J. W. Harrell will officiate. Interment will be in Creel Cemetery in Barnes Creek under direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Visitation is from noon Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Alexander died Friday, April 24,1998, in his residence. A native of Barnes Creek, he resided in the Bridge City area since 1966 He was a retired custodian and bus driver for Bridge City Consolidated Independent School District and was a member the United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, George Alexander of Bridge City; one daughter, Shirley Gilley of Bridge City; four sisters, Bertha Butler of Lake Charles, Esther Nixson of Gillis and Ruby Alston and Beulah May Kelly, both of Houston; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. ALLEN, Austin D. LCAP 4/1/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Austin Dakota Allen, 2, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. He died Sunday, March 29, 1998. He was a native of DeQuincy. Survivors include his parents, Billy Joe and Stephanie Allen of DeQuincy; two brothers, Harley Wayne and William Wesley Allen, both of DeQuincy; his paternal grandparents, Billy Wayne Allen and Idell Allen of DeQuincy, Claire Gary and Larry Gary of Port Arthur, Texas; his maternal grandparents, Mary Bounds of Cameron and Ernest Thompson; and his great-grandparents, Louise Beaubouf of Marksville, Hazel Peters of Copperas Cove, Texas, and Ruby Thompson of Glenmora. ALLGOOD, Leroy LCAP 4/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Leroy Allgood, 72, of 537 Jackson Street, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8:25 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. ALSTON, Ruby D. LCAP 4/25/1998 DeRidder - Funeral services for Ruby Davis Alston, 84, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 25, ,in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Havens Cemetery. Mrs. Alston died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, April 24, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. ANDERSON, Diamante D. LCAP 4/14/1998 Sulphur - Graveside services for Diamante Demond Anderson, infant son of Theresa Anderson, will be at 2 pm. today, April 14, in Farquar Cemetery. Arrangements am by Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died Tuesday, April 7,1998. ANDERSON, Diamante D. LCAP 4/13/1998 Sulphur - Graveside services for Diamante Demond Anderson, infant son of Theresa Anderson, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 14, in Farquar Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died Tuesday, April 7, 1998. ARCHIELD, Frederick LCAP 4/2/1998 DeRidder - Funeral services for Frederick Archield, 61, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 3, in Sweet Home Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sweet Home Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Archield died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. ASHWORTH, Stella P. LCAP 4/9/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Stella P. Ashworth, 87, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Ashworth died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in her residence. BABINEAUX, Mary F. LCAP 4/3/1998 Jennings, - Funeral arrangements, for Mary F. .Babineaux, 67, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home, She died Thursday in her residence. BABINEAUX, Mary F., Mrs. LCAP 4/4/1998 Jennings - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Fontenot Babineaux, 67, will be at 10:30 am today, April 4, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calcary Cemtery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 am. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mrs. Babineaux died Thursday, April 2, 1998, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Jennings, she was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mr.s Danny (Cathy) Cryer, Mrs. Glenn(Regina Ann) Hormell and Mrs. Randy(Sandy) Owens, all of Gillis; five brothers, Eugene Fontenot of Beaverton, Ore., Leo Fontenot of Browns Mills, N.J., Amos Fontenot of Lake Arthur, Henry Fontenot of Houston and Mel Fontenot of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. Rose McCormick of Lacassine; and 10 grandchildren. BAILEY, Homer LCAP 4/2/1998 Glenmora - Funeral services for. Homer Bailey, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3, in Glenmora First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr., Bailey died Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in his residence. BAILEY, James D. LCAP 4/16/1998 Plano, Texas -- Funeral services for James David Bailey, 41, of Frisco, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, from St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Plano Mutual Cemetery under direction of Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home of Dallas. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Bailey died Tuesday, April 14, 1998. He was an insurance executive with Commercial General Agency Inc. Survivors include his wife, Kerin Stoma Bailey; two daughters, Rachel and Caroline Bailey, both of Frisco; his father, Ed Bailey of Frisco; and his grandfathers, J.R. Bailey of Midland, Texas and Leland Ball of Hattiesburg, Miss. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of choice, the family said. BAKER, Richard E. Jr. LCAP 4/19/1998 Kinder - Funeral services for Richard E. "Dick" Baker Jr., 72, of LeBlanc will be at 2 p.m. ,today, April 19, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Fields will officiate. Burial will be in Greens Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Baker died at 8:45 p.m. Friday, April 17,1998. A native of the Kinder area, he had retired from Tennessee Gas Inc. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Baker; two sons, Bruce Baker of Kinder and Michael Baker of Moss Bluff, one daughter, Mrs. Trudy Guzman of Antonio, Texas; one brother, Phil Baker of Kinder; one sister, Mrs. Mickey Stagg of Kinder; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BALENTINE, Mamie F. LCAP 4/10/1998 Alexandria -- Funeral services for Mamie Flanagan Balentine, 90, of Pineville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Michael A. Reid, C.E. Gilbert and Phillip E. Patrick will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Balentine died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in Shreveport. She was a member of First Assembly of God, where she taught Sunday School and was a member and past president of the women's ministries department. Survivors include one son, Ralph D. Balentine of Bossier City; three daughters, Beverly Reid of Haughton, Lorraine McManemin of Westlake and Melbe Balentine of Pineville; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church, 3814 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria, LA 71303. BANKS, Lizetta LCAP 4/12/1998 Funeral services for Lizetta Banks, 80, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in Prien Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Monday in the church. She died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Morgan City, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a deaconess and a member of the mission of Christian Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Joseph and Eddie Mayne, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Roslyn B. Bradford of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BANKS, Lizetta , Mrs. LCAP 4/9/1998 Funeral arrangments for Mrs. Lizetta Banks, 80, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. BARTON,Clarence C. LCAP 4/19/1998 Services set for longtime La. State Police captain Funeral services for Clarence C. Barton, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, in St. Michael Michael and All Angels Episcopal Episcopal Church. The Rev. Peter Cook will offlciate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, with Masonic graveside services, under the direction-of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 pm. to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. A native of Napoleonville and a resident of Lake Charles since 1950, he was a veteran of World war II serving as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from, the Louisiana State Police Department as a captain after more than 28 years of service. He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of Universal Lodge 470 F&AM-a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Habibi Shrine Temple.He was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Espical Church. Survivors include his wife Remola R Barton; two sons Roy B. Barton of Spanaway Wash., and Clifford H. Barton of Covington; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Stephanie) McCalla of Lake Charles and Mrs. Russell (Kathryn B.) Beasley of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. D. (Barbara) Jessen of Lake Charles and Mrs. Tim (Phyllis) Block of Alexandria; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Michael and All An Episcopal Church Building Fund or the charity of choice, the family said. BEARD, Cleveland, Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1998 Oberlin -- Funeral services for Mrs. Cleveland "Ollie" Beard, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 13, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brennert will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. Mrs. Beard died at 6:58 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. A lifelong resident of Oberlin, she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Cleve Beard of Elton and Phil Beard of Oberlin; one daughter, Geneva Veillon of Westlake; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. BENHAM, Ethel M. LCAP 4/22/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Mae Benham, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Steve Porter and Tracey L. McKenzie will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Benham died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in her residence. A native and resident of Westlake, she lived in DeQuincy over 10 years. She was manager of John's and Jer-Rees Store in Lake Charles for more than 20 years. She was a member of DeQuincy First Methodist Church and DeQuincy Federated Service League. Survivors include her husband Reginald Edward "Mickey" Benham; two sons, Michael Gregory Benham of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mark Patrick Benham of Westlake; two daughters, Vanessa Dawn Benham Buller of Lafayette and Carrie Lee Benham of Westlake; one brother, Thomas James Pinion of Baton Rouge; one sister, Juanita S. Pinion Hyde of Gainesville, Fla.; and five grandchildren. BIBLE, Florence H. LCAP 4/19/1998 Funeral arrangements for Florence H. Bible, 69, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in San Angelo, Texas. BIBLE, Florence H. LCAP 4/20/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Florence (Higginbotham) Bible, 60, of San Angelo, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Edgar Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Bible died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998, in her residence. A native of Bell City, she lived in West Texas most of her life. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include one son, Wayne Doucet of San Angelo; two daughters, Brenda Chaline of Lake Charles and Shelia Faulk of San Angelo; one step-son, Earl Trahan Jr. of Lake Charles; three sisters, Elda Tramonte, Mary Louise Trahan and Ethel Marie Arabie, all of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. BIBLE, Florence H., Mrs. LCAP 4/21/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Higginbotham Bible, 60, of San Angelo, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Edgar Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Bible died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998, in her residence. A native of Bell City, she lived in West Texas most of her life. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in San Angelo. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Chaline of Lake Charles and Shelia Faulk of San Angelo; one son, Wayne Doucet of San Angelo; three sisters, Elda Tramonte, Mary Louise Trahan and Ethel Mae Arabie, all of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. BIGLER, Alice Juanita LCAP 4/1/1998 Franklin -- Funeral services for Alice Juanita "Red" Bigler, 80, will beat 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in Ibert's Mortuary. The Rev. Rowell will officiate. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Thursday. She died Monday, March 30, 1998, in a Franklin care center. A resident of Franklin, she graduated from Franklin High School. After working many years for Columbia Plantation, the draft board and Blevins Motor Company, she joined the U.S. Navy reserves where she attained the rank of Chief Yeoman. She served in naval intelligence in Washington, D.C. from 1943-1947. She was a charter member of Women in Military Service in America. Upon returning from military service she attended SLI and received a degree in business and English. She was a member of the Freshmen Honor Society, Lamda Omega, Tri-Sigma Sorority, and the Red Jackets. After graduating from college, she went to work for Shell Oil Company in Franklin and Morgan City. She retired after 26 years of service with the rank of administrative assistant in the off-shore division. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include four brothers, Louis S. Bigler of Lafayette, H.M. Bigler Jr. and William R. Bigler, both of Franklin, and Clyde S. Bigler of Baytown, Texas; and four sisters, Elizabeth B. Carr and Marjorie B. Shinn, both of Franklin, Rosemary B. Romero of New Iberia and Marguerite B. Primeaux of Hayes. Memorials may be made to Women in Military Service for America, P.O. Box 96742, Washington, D.C. 20077-7771, First United Methodist Church or the St. Mary Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the family said. BLACHETTE, Wayne LCAP 4/4/1998 Funeral arrangemetns for Wayne Blanchette, 41, of Ragley, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Tomball, Texas. BLANCHETTE, Wayne Allen LCAP 4/5/1998 Starks -- Funeral services for Wayne Allen Blanchette, 41, of Ragley, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, in the Emily O'Brien Center. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today, April 5, in the Emily O'Brien Center. Mr. Blanchette died Friday, April 3, 1998, in Tomball, Texas. A native of Starks, he lived in Ragley for seven years. He was employed as a derrick man with the Black Creek Drilling Co. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Manuel Blanchette; one son, Wayne A. Blanchette II of Deweyville, Texas; two daughters, Dawn Blanchette of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Heather Bandeaux of Sulphur; two stepdaughters, Kelly Stewart and Amanda LeBoeuf, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Barbara Harris of Vinton; one half-sister, Debra Blanchette of Houston; two half-brothers, Curtis and Dale Blanchette, both of Houston; his father, Adam T. Blanchette of DeRidder; and two grandchildren. BLACK, Carolyn Kay LCAP 4/13/1998 Sulphur - Funeral services for Carolyn Kay Black, 57, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Lonnie Gothrut and Andy Oakman will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Black died Sunday, April 12, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Dudley, Mo., she was a resident of Sulphur since 1966. She was co-owner and co-operator of Morse's Auction and Funture. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Dave Black; one son, David Black of Sulphur; one daughter, Tamra Johnston of Sulphur; three brothers, James and Larry Morse, both of Dorsey, Ill. and Dennis Morse of Donfio, Mo.; one sister, Delores Tate of Popular Bluff, Mo.: her mother, Myrtle McNeese of Popular Bluff, Mo.; and three grandchildren. BLACK, Carolyn Kay LCAP 4/14/1998 Sulphur - Funeral services for Carolyn Kay Black, 57, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Lonnie Gothrut and Andy Oakman will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. day. Mrs. Black died Sunday, April ,1998, in Sulphur. A native of Dudley, Mo., she was resident of Sulphur since 1966. She was co-owner and co-operator Morse's Auction and Funture. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Dave Black, one son, David Black of Sulphur; one daughter, Tamra Johnston of Sulphur; three brothers, James and Larry Morse, both of Dorsey, Ill. and Dennis Morse of Donfio, Mo.; one sister, Delores Tate of Popular Bluff, Mo; and three grandchildren. BLACKWELL, Hilda J., Mrs. LCAP 4/1/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Jones Blackwell, 74, will be 7 p.m. today, April 1, in Reeves CME Temple. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial in Hamilton Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Blackwell died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, March 27, 1998, in a local hospital. BONIN, Eva LCAP 4/19/1998 Lake Arthur - Funeral arrangements for Eva Bonin, 78, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. BONIN,Lloyd Janise, Mrs. LCAP 4/21/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lloyd (Eva) Janise Bonin, 78, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 21, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Bonin died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. BONIN, Lloyd L. LCAP 4/25/1998 Lake Arthur - Funeral services for Lloyd Leon Bonin, 88 will be at 10 a.m. today, April 25, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Anthony Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Bonin died at 6:18 p.m. Thursday, April 23,1998, in a Jeff Davis Care Center. BONNER, Wilma LCAP 4/24/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Wilma Bonner will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in an Alexandria hospital. BONNER, Wilma, Mrs. LCAP 4/25/1998 Oakdale - Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Bonner, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, in St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Bonner died at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. BONSALL, Azelia M., Mrs. LCAP 4/1/1998 Creole -- Funeral services for Mrs. Azelia M. "Tefille" Bonsall, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Joseph McGrath, Roland Vaughn and Msgr. M.J. Bernard will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Bonsall died Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Creole, she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Elton A. Bonsall Sr.; one son, Elton A. Bonsall Jr. of Creole; and three grandchildren. BONTON, Morgan Brittany LCAP 4/22/1998 Funeral arrangements for Morgan Brittany Bonton, 3, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. BONTON, Morgan B. LCAP 4/26/1998 Funeral services for Morgan Brittary Bonton, 3, will be at 10 A . in. Monday, April 27, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Raymond A.M. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. At She was a native of Lake Charles. Survivors include her father, Michael Berard of Lake Charles; her mother, Dusty Bonton of Lake Charles; her paternal grandmother, Vera Berard of Moss Bluff, her maternal grandfather, S.L. Bonton Jr. of Lake Charles; her maternal grand-mother, Patricia Bonton of Lake Charles; her paternal great grandfather, Allen Landry of Moss Bluff; and her maternal -great-grandmother, Betsy Ann Bonton of Mansura. BOONE, Henry M. LCAP 4/18/1998 Funeral arrangements for Henry M. Boone, 68, of Iowa, La., will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 11:57 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. BOONE, Henry M. LCAP 4/19/1998 Funeral services for Henry Massie Boone, 68, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Weishampel will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Boone died at 11:57 a.m.Friday, April 17, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Amarillo, Texas,and a resident of Iowa since 1947, he was a graduate of Slocom. High School in Slocom, Texas. He worked for Natali Farm Supply for many years. Survivors include his wife, Helen Ardoin Boone of Iowa; one daughter, Janet Cassia of Iowa; two brothers, Albert Boone of Elkart, Texas, and Howard Boone of Grapeland, Texas; two grandchildren: and two great-grand-children. BORLAND, Lloyd J. LCAP 4/6/1998 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Lloyd J. Borland, 81, of Singer, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Borland died at 9:15 am Sunday in a DeRidder hospital. BORLAND, Lloyd J. LCAP 4/7/1998 DeRidder -- Graveside services for Lloyd J. Borland, 81, of Singer, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, April 7, in Lewis Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Borland died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. BORLAND, Lloyd J. LCAP 4/6/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Lloyd J. Borland, 81, of Singer, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Borland died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in a DeRidder hospital. BOXIE, Roy B. Jr. LCAP 4/10/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Roy Batiste Boxie Jr., 40, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Emanuel Christ Sanctified Holiness Church. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Mr. Boxie died Saturday, April 4, 1998, in his residence. BOXIE, Roy B. Sr. LCAP 4/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Roy Batiste Boxie Sr., 40, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Boxie died Saturday in his residence. BRAXTON, Andrew L. LCAP 4/10/1998 Oberlin -- Funeral services for Andrew Lee ''Bubba'' Braxton, 66, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Wallace Bellard Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under direction of Community Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Braxton died at 6:56 p.m. Monday, April 6, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. A retired insurance agent, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Oberlin. Survivors include three daughters, Lillie B. Snell of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., Jacqueline F. Braxton of Eunice and Carolyn Harmanson of Oberlin; one son, Ted R. Braxton of Houston; seven brothers, Jimmy Ray Braxton, Warney Braxton, Charles Braxton and Larry Braxton, all of Oberlin, Chester Braxton and Donald Braxton, both of Kinder, and Rev. Alvin Peters of DeRidder; two sisters, Bobbie Prevost of Port Arthur, Texas and Linda Thompson of Oberlin; his mother, Connie Braxton of Oberlin; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BREAUX, Wallace D. LCAP 4/7/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Wallace Davis Breaux, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Breaux died Saturday, April 4, 1998, in Sulphur. BRITT, Jewel T. LCAP 4/4/1998 Leesville - Funeral services for Jewel Turner Britt, 82, will be at 2pm Sunday,April 5, in Beaurgard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. She died Friday, April 3, 1998, at her residence. BRITT, Etta Mae LCAP 4/19/1998 Glenmora - Funeral. services for Etta Mae Britt, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 19, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Glenmora Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10 am. today in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Britt died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, April 17, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Jena, she lived most of her life in Glenmora before moving to Lake Charles. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and had been a member of the first graduating class of Glenmora High School. Survivors include three sisters, Billie Johnson of Lake Charles and Maybell Giles and Lorice Goree, both of Sulphur. BRITT, Wayne, Mrs. LCAP 4/7/1998 Opelousas -- Funeral services for Mrs. Wayne (Bessie Tatman) Britt, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Perry Hubbs will officiate. Burial will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 5--8 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Britt died at 1:34 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 1998, in an Opelousas hospital. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. David (Connie) Eliasson of Opelousas; one sister, Mrs. Lorriane Amico of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, the family said. BRYANT, J.W. LCAP 4/13/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for J.W. Bryant, 75, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Mr. Bryant died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in his residence. BURKHOLDER, Lettie Rue D. LCAP 4/12/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Lettie Rue Dugas Burkholder, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, April 12, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Burkholder died Friday, April 10, 1998, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and had been an employee of the United States Postal Service for the past 30 years. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss. Survivors include five nieces and nephews. BURKHOLDER, Lettie LCAP 4/11/1998 Carlyss - Funeral arrangements for Lettie Burkholder, 78, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 11:15 a.m. Friday in Lake Charles. CAHEE, Morris LCAP 4/24/1998 Funeral services for Morris Cahee, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in Woodbury Congregational United Church of Christ. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the church, with Masonic Rites at 7 p.m. Mr. Cahee died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in his residence. A native of Freetown and a longtime resident in the Westlake/Mossville area, he was a World War II veteran. He retired after 40 years with the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the VFW, Prince Hall Mason F&AM, John G. Lewis Consistory 165, American Legion Post 551, Golden Chain Lodge 103, and AlKadr Temple 153. He was a member of Woodbury Congretational United Church of Christ for 40 years, where he was auditor of the Finance Committee, was on the Trustee Board and a layman. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille Batiste Cahee; four sons, Norman and Owen Cahee, both of Westlake, Ross Cahee of Sugar Land, Texas, and Steven Cahee of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Connie Cahee-Trent of Houston; one brother, Lawrence Cahee of Beaumont, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. CAHEE, Morris LCAP 4/22/1998 Funeral arrangements for Morris Cahee, 86, of Mossvile, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. CAMPBELL, Jonathan Wayne LCAP 4/5/1998 Funeral arrangements for Jonathan Wayne Campbell, 1-1?2, son of David and Tina Campbell, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, in a local hospital. CAMPBELL, Jonathan W. LCAP 4/6/1998 Funeral services for Jonathan Wayne Campbell, 14- month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. David (Tina) Campbell, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, with a 6 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Jonathan died Saturday, April 4, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include two brothers, Michael Allen Campbell and Heath Jacob Campbell, both of Lake Charles; two half-sisters, Sue Carolyn Campbell and Jessica Marie Campbell, both of Woodsboro, Texas; his parents; his grandparents, Patsy Neil Timmons of Grand Lake, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. (Sue) Roberts of Woodsboro, and Saul Campbell of Seymour, Ind.; his great-grandmother, Edna Benoit of Grand Lake and his great-grandfather, Floyd Martin of Michigan. CAPONI, Rose G. LCAP 4/7/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Rose Governale Caponi, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. She died Monday, April 6, 1998, at her residence. CARLOCK, Almon LCAP 4/5/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Almon Carlock will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mr. Carlock, 92, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998 in the Oakdale hospital. CASIANO Infant LCAP 4/13/1998 Jennings - Graveside services Gavin Charles Casiano, infant son of Willie F. Casiano and Heather Nicole Miller, were at 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 10:20 p.m. Friday, April 10, 1998, in a Crowley hospital. CASIANO Infant LCAP 4/14/1998 Graveside services for Gavin Charles Casiano, infant son of Willie F. Casiano and Heather Nicole Miller, were at 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 10:20 p.m. Friday, ,April 10, 1998, in a Crowley hosipital. CHAMBERS, Jack C. LCAP 4/29/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Jack Cooper Chambers, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Chambers died Monday, April 27, 1998, in Lake Charles. CHAMBERS, Jack C. LCAP 4/28/1998 Funeral arrangements for Jack Cooper Chambers, 85, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in Lake Charles. CHATHAM, Milton R. Jr. LCAP 4/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Milton R. Chatham Jr., 40, will be announced by King Funeral Home. He died Wednesday, April 1, in a boating accident near Sulphur. CHATHAM, Milton R. Jr. LCAP 4/8/1998 Memorial services for Milton Royce Chatham Jr., 40, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommy G. Williams will officiate. Mr. Chatham died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in a boating accident. A native of Lake Charles, he was employed by W.R. Grace as a lab technician. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include two daughters, Jonique Chatham of Lake Charles and Joakima Chatham of Okinawa, Japan; two brothers, Melvin Joseph Chatham of Dallas, and Douglas Anthony Chatham of Sugarland, Texas; two sisters, Terry Marie Chatham of Beaumont, Texas, and Cynthia Ann Oliver of Humble, Texas; two stepbrothers, Kraig Mewa of Beaumont and Randy Malveaux of Kinder; three stepsisters, Jackie Malveaux and Marilyn Lawson, both of Lake Charles, and Stephanie Stucky of Opelousas; his parents, Theresa Chatham Malveaux of Lake Charles and Milton R. Chatham Sr. of Beaumont; his stepparents, Shirley Chatham of Beaumont and Austin Malveaux of Lake Charles; his maternal grandmother, Lillian Hubbard of LeBeau; and one grandchild. CHESSON, Claude LCAP 4/16/1998 Funeral arrangements for Claude Chesson, 62, will be an-nounced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 11:37 a.m. Wednesday in the Sulphur hospital. CHESSON, Claude L. LCAP 4/17/1998 Funeral services for Claude L. Chesson, 62, of Moss Bluff, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Mr. Chesson died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and had received the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from Davidson Sash and Door after 23 years of service. He was a member of VFW Post 8107 and St. Theodore and St. Theresa Catholic Church. He was a member of the Cursillo movement. Survivors include his wife, Lana Koonce Chesson of Moss Bluff; three sons, Christopher and John Chesson, both of Sulphur, and Vaughn Chesson of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Brenda Hicks of Moss Bluff and Roxanne Chesson of Sulphur; one stepson, James Koonce of Houston; three brothers, Paul Chesson of Sweetlake and Cleveland and Tommy Ray Chesson, both of Seattle, Wash.; three sisters, Ella Mae Flanigan of Orange, Texas, Joyce Granger of Sweetlake and Alma Rogers of Port Arthur, Texas; five stepbrothers, Eddie and Lloyd Flanigan, both of Orange, Percy Ray and Cecil Flanigan, both of Vidor, Texas, and Darrell Flanigan of Starks; two stepsisters, Phyllis Buxton of Starks and Mary Peveto of Texas; and three grandsons. CHIASSON, Dorothy H., Mrs. LCAP 4/15/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dorothy Hill Chiasson will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Sunday in her residence. CHIASSON, Dorothy H. LCAP 4/16/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for Dorothy Lou Hill Chiasson, 67, will be at 4:30 p.m. today, April 16, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Chiasson died Sunday, April 12, 1998, in her residence. CLEMENT, Fred LCAP 4/16/1998 Funeral services for Fred Clement, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Clement died Friday, April 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include three brothers, Matthew Clement of Dallas and Charles and Sidney Clement, both of Lake Charles. CLEMENT, Fred LCAP 4/11/1998 Funeral arrangements for Fred Clement, 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. CLEMONS, Marilyn J. LCAP 4/24/1998 Funeral services for Marilyn Joy Clemons, 45, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the church. She died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in her residence. A native of Lake Charles and a resident of Baton Rouge, she was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, the Unviersity of Southwestern Louisiana, and the Southern University School of Law. She was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1977. She had been assistant attorney general under the administrations of William Guste and Richard Ieyoub, EECO Coordinator for the Louisiana Office of Revenue and Taxation, a partner in the Lake Charles Law firm of Gray, Clemons and Spruel and was assistant district attorney in Caddo and Ouachita parishes. At the time of her death she was executive assistant to the Chancellor of Southern University Law Center. She was a member of the American, National and Louisiana Bar associations, the Louis A. Martinet Society, the American Inns of Court, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Top Ladies of Distinction, the Louisiana and National Women's Political caucuses and National Business and Professional Women's Club. She served five years as general counsel to the Louisiana State Conference NAACP and at the time of her death served on the NAACP National Board's Economic Development Committee. She was an immediate past member of the Board of Governors of the Louisiana Bar Association. She was a member of Christian Baptist Church in Lake Charles and of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Survivors include four brothers, James Albert Clemons III of Montgomery, Ala., Marlon Richards Clemons of Baton Rouge and Thomas Kennedy Clemons and Todd Samuels Clemons, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Gaynell Veronica Clemons, Norell Alesse Clemons and Nash Nikia Pradia-Clemons, all of Lake Charles, Tanya Cheer Clemons of South Salem, N.Y., and Jaquetta Bliss Clemons-Davis of New Orleans; her father, James A. Clemons Jr. of Lake Charles; her mother, Rupert F. Richardson of Baton Rouge; her stepmother, Mrs. Patricia Clemons; and maternal grandmother Mrs. Mary E. Samuels Richardson. Memorials may be made to Capital Area Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), 521 America Street, Baton Rouge, La. 70802. CLEMONS, Marilyn Joy LCAP 4/22/1998 Funeral arrangements for Marilyn Joy Clemons, 47, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Baton Rouge. COBURN, Milton S. LCAP 4/24/1998 Funeral services for Milton Seth Coburn, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Huey Haymon will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Meadows Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Coburn died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Florien, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 44 years. He was an Army veteran and was part owner of Jones Oilfield Service for 30 years. He was a member of Prewitt's Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck and attended Victory Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Vera Jean Coburn; one son, Tony Coburn of Lake Charles; three daughters, Sharon Vandersypen of Conroe, Texas, Glennda Mele of Norman, Okla. and Cindy Branson of Shawnee, Okla.; two sisters, Juanita Glaspie and Aletha Hyatt, both of Hyatt; and 11 grandchildren. COMEAUX, Elaine B. LCAP 4/28/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Elaine Marie Bertrand Comeaux, 56, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Comeaux died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 1998 in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she attended Living Way Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two sons, Randy and Ricky Kilgore, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Robbie and Rachelle Kilgore and Sherry Book, all of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Ricky and Michael Comeaux, both of Jennings; one stepdaughter, Belinda Comeaux of Jennings; one sister, Berthaline Newman of Lake Charles; one brother, Berkman Bertrand of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and six step grandchildren. COMEAUX, Patsy L. LCAP 4/5/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Patsy LeBlanc Comeaux, 45, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 5, in Living Word Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Comeaux died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, in her Jennings residence. COMEAUX, Elaine LCAP 4/27/1998 Funeral arrangements for Elaine Comeaux, 56, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. COMEAUX, Joseph V. LCAP 4/24/1998 Funeral services for Joseph V. Comeaux, 72, will be at noon Saturday, April 25, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodley will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. A native of Church Point, he had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II> He retired from Younger Brothers Transport Co. with 35 years of service and served as a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputy for the past ten years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Cajun French Music Association. Survivors include his wife, Evangeline Comeaux; two daughters, Wanda C. Harrell of Sugar Land, Texas and Jena C. Martin of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Leo Comeaux of Church Point; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. COMEAUX, Wilton F. LCAP 4/24/1998 Vinton -- Funeral services for Wilton Francis Comeaux, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Comeaux died Thursday, April 23, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Kaplan, he had lived in Vinton for 40 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a crossing guard in Vinton for five years a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Eula Comeaux; four sons, Roland, Charles and Tony Comeaux, all of Vinton, and Terry Comeaux of Lake Charles; five daughters, Carolyn Comeaux of Sulphur and Mrs. G.L. (Georgie) Moore, Mrs. Jerry (Linda) Perry, Mrs. Percy (Gail) Sweeton and Mrs. LeRoi (Lisa) Leger, all of Vinton; one sister, Estelle Aube of Kaplan; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. CONERLY, Melonea, Mrs. LCAP 4/9/1998 Anacoco-- Funeral services for Mrs. Melonea Conerly, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 9, in Holly Grove Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Conerly died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a Bossier City care center. COOLEY, Cora J. LCAP 4/13/1998 Ragley -- Funeral services for Cora J. Cooley, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 13, in Calvary Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Hagar Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mrs. Cooley died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in a DeQuincy care center. CORMIER, Elsie M., Mrs. LCAP 4/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Elsie M. Cormier, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday, April 4, 1998, in a local hospital. CORMIER, Paul E. LCAP 4/24/1998 Vinton -- Funeral services for Paul E. Cormier, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Granger Cemetery. Mr. Cormier died Wednesday, April 22, 1998 in Vinton. A native of Vinton, he was a retired mechanic foreman at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. AWorld War II veteran, he moved to Spokane, Wash. for eight years and then to Clearfield, Utah for 36 years, returning to Vinton in 1995. Survivors include two sons, A.W. ''Bill'' Miller of Spokane, Wash. and James R. Miller of Concord, N.C.; one daughter, Sarah Cormier of Portland, Ore.; two brothers, Gerald E. Cormier and Clayton Cormier, both of Vinton; three sisters, Doris Polk, Velma Brown and Sarah LeJune, all of Vinton; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. CORMIER, Elsie M. LCAP 4/8/1998 Funeral services for Elsie M. Cormier, 78, will be at 7:30 p.m. today, April 8, in Combre Funeral Home. Elder James Cormier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6-7:30 p.m. Mrs. Cormier died Saturday, April 4, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Duson, she was a member of North Congregation Kingdom Hall. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Ray Cormier and Huey Cormier, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Priscilla Gladys Anderson and Mrs. Patrisha Ann Ned, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Thelma T. Lafanette of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. CORRY, Luna J., Mrs. LCAP 4/28/1998 Starks -- Funeral services for Mrs. Luna J. Corry, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in First Pentecostal Church of Starks. The Rev. Greg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday in the Emalie O'Brien Center. Mrs. Corry died at 4 a.m. Monday, April 27, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Pawnee, she was a resident of the Starks area for over 75 years. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Starks and the Ladies' Pentecostal Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Raphiel M. Corry of Starks and Levell Corry of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Archie A. Jones of Orange, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. COURTNEY, Claude W. LCAP 4/21/1998 Graveside services for Claude W. Courtney, 89, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 21, in Graceland Cemetery. The Revs. James D. Koonce and Randall E. Osborn will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. today. Mr. Courtney died Sunday, April 19, 1998, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Sulphur since 1953. He was an electrician with PPG for 23 years and a member of Local 861 for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Florence Courtney; one son, Robert Courtney of Sulphur; two daughters, Maureen Chance of Baton Rouge and Claudette Koonce of Corpus Christi, Texas; one sister, Betty Powell of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. CRATER, Mary Fontenot LCAP 4/5/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Fontenot Crater, 64, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Crater died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of the Roman Catholic faith. Survivors include two sons, Gilford Crater Jr. and Jake Crater Sr., both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Flora Manuel of Port Arthur, Texas; three brothers, Leroy Fontenot of El Paso, Texas, Lionel Fontenot of Lake Charles and Willis Chuck Rich-ard of Laredo, Texas; one sister, Bertha Pete of Lake Charles; her mother, Bernice Gary of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. CRAWFORD, Arthur M. LCAP 4/2/1998 Graveside services for Arthur Crawford, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 2, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m-1 p.m. today in the funeral home. A native of Lake Charles and an office manager. Survivors include one sister, Marguritte Waddell of Alexandria. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. CRAWFORD, Arthur M. LCAP 4/1/1998 Coushatta -- Funeral arrangements for Arthur Matson Crawford, 86, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Coushatta. CRAWFORD, Arthur M. LCAP 4/2/1998 Graveside services for Arthur Crawford, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 2, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m-1 p.m. today in the funeral home. A native of Lake Charles and a an office manager. Survivors include one sister, Marguritte Waddell of Alexandria. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. CRYER, John T. LCAP 4/13/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for John T. Cryer, 81, will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Mr. Cryer died at 7:09 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. CUMMINGS, Gus W. LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral services for Gus William Cummings, 75, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Gullbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 p.m. -10 with a rosary at 7 from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Cummings died Wednesay, April 1, 1998,in his residence. A native of Iowa, La., he had lived most of his life in Calcasieu Parish. He was a retired diesel mechanic, having worked for Atterbury International. He was a member of the DAV and a former deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Royer Cummings of Chloe two sons, Paul Cummings of Alabama and Gary Bellard of Lake Charles; five daughters, Michelle Cummings of Chloe, Fanny Long of Moss, Bluff, Jacalyn Bennett of Lake Charles and JoNell Walsh and Deborah Russ, both of Starks, Nev.; one sister, Florence Leger of Iowa, La.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DARCE, Ellie D. LCAP 4/26/1998 WELSH Funeral services for Ellie Derouen Darce, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Derouen Lorraine Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is from 2 to 10 p.m. today with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Darce died Saturday, April 25,1998, in Welsh. A lifelong resident of Hayes, she was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, James P. Darce of Hayes; one brother Dewey J. Derouen of Houston three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DAVIS, Ola E. LCAP 4/4/1998 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Ola E. Davis, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the DeRidder hospital. DAVIS, Callie, Mrs. LCAP 4/25/1998 DeQuincy - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Callie Davis, 75, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Covington hospital. DAVIS, Merlene C., Mrs. LCAP 4/7/1998 Leesville -- Graveside services for Mrs. Merlene C. Davis will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Castor Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis died Sunday, April 5, 1998, in Rockwall, Texas. DAVIS, A.B. LCAP 4/8/1998 Funeral arrangements for A. B. Davis, 78, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday in a local care center. DAVIS, Ola D., Mrs. LCAP 4/5/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Denby Davis, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, in Cooper Chapel. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, April 3, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. DAVIS, A.B. LCAP 4/10/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for A.B. ''Tips'' Davis, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernest Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Davis died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Pelican, he had lived in DeRidder most of his life. He was a longtime member of Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Senior Choir, the Brotherhood Department, a deacon and the church treasurer. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frankie Johnson of DeRidder; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. DAVIS, Mrs. Callie B. LCAP 4/26/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Callie B. Davis, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 26, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Thursday, April 23, 1998, in a Covington hospital. DAY, George Sr. LCAP 4/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for George Day Sr., 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. DEASON, Harvey, Mrs. LCAP 4/11/1998 DeRidder - Funeral services for Mrs. Harvey (Gertrude) Deason, 79, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 18, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Hard y Droddy, will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. Sunday. Mrs, Deason died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, 1998, In the DeRidder hospital. A native of Merryville, she lived there for the past 16 years $he worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a cafete. 'ria, worker at Rosteet Elementary School for 20 years. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Charlie and Kenneth Deason, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Marvin and Raney Griffin, both of Ragley; two sisters, Audie Johnson of Merryville and Mary Cavis of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. DELANO, Delbert D. LCAP 4/13/1998 Harrison, Ark. - Funeral services for Delbert D. Delano, 73, of Everton, Ark., are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Yardell Chapel. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery under direction of Holt Memorial Chapel. Mr. Delano died April 12, 1998. DELANO, Delbert D. LCAP 4/14/1998 Harrison, Ark. - Funeral services for Delbert D. Delano, 73, of Everton, Ark., are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Yardell Chapel. Burial will be in Sand Cemetery under directon of Holt Memorial Chapel . Mr. Delano died April 12, 1998. DEROUEN, Clara B. LCAP 4/9/1998 Beaumont, Texas -- Funeral services for Clara Broussard Derouen, 91, of Fannett, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 9, in Broussard's Mortuary. Burial will be in Burrell Cemetery in LaBelle, Texas. Mrs. Derouen died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a Winnie, Texas, hospital. DEVILLE Infant LCAP 4/8/1998 Elton -- Graveside services for the infant son of Margaret Deville and Norris Dalcour were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, in St. Joseph Cemetery. He died Sunday, April 5, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. DEVILLIER, Charles, Mrs. LCAP 4/8/1998 Ville Platte -- Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Emma Pierrottie) Devillier, 83, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, April 8, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Old Ville Platte Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation began at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Devillier died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Ville Platte. Survivors include four sons, Silton Devillier, George Devillier, Danny Devillier, all of Lake Charles, and Dowell Devillier of Carencro; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Katheline) Soileau and Mrs. Charles (Dot) Chapman, both of Ville Platte; two sisters, Mrs. Constance P. Devillier of Ville Platte and Mrs. Angeline P. Guillory of Mamou; 28 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. DILLEHAY infant LCAP 4/18/1998 Jennings -- Graveside services for Emma Blythe Dillehay, infant daughter of A.C. and Linda Doucet Dillehay of Iowa, La., will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in Miller Cemetery. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Arrangements are by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 10 a.m. Sunday. She died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 1998 in a Lafayette hospital. Additional survivors include one brother, Corey Burgin of Iowa; one sister, Patrice Burgin of Iowa; paternal grandparents, Janell Dillehay of Iowa and Jim Dillehay of Pulaski, Tenn.; maternal grandparents, Mervin and Rena Doucet of Jennings; and great-grandmother, Lula Prejean of Iowa. DOMINGUE, Bufford L. LCAP 4/25/1998 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Bufford Lee Domingue, 42, will be at 2 pm. Sunday, April 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. A lifelong resident of Sulphur and a 1973 graduate of Sulphur High School, he was customer service manager for the Kroger at McNeese and Ryan streets for eight years. He was a Notary Public. Survivors include two brothers, Bill and David Domingue, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Rebecca LaPoint of Lake Charles and Wanda Conner of Sweetlake; and his mother, Helen Domingue of Sulphur. DOUCET, Edith LCAP 4/22/1998 Memorial services for Edith Doucet, 93, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in New Sunlight Baptist Church under direction of King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday, April 18, in a local hospital. DOUCET, Eldia L., Mrs. LCAP 4/2/1998 Jennings - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eldia LaBouve Doucet, 90, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. DOUCET, Eldia L. , Mrs. LCAP 4/3/1998 Raymond - Funeral services for Mrs. Flodia LaBouve Doucet, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, from, St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Doucet, died at 3:45 pm Wednesday, April 1, 1988, in the Jennings hospital. DOUCET, Edith LCAP 4/19/1998 Funeral arrangements for Edith Doucet, 93, Will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. DUHON, Nola P., Mrs. LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Nola M.Pete Duhon, 68, willbe at 8 pm today, April 3, in Combre Funeral home. The Rev Isiah Stevens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 am Saturday, with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6-8 pm today. Mrs. Duhon died aTuesday, March 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Rideaux Jr.; five sons, Ransey and Larry Dsuhon and Jimmy Hall, all of Lake Charles, Allen Duhon of Slidell and Don Duhon of Alexandria; two brothers, Joseph and Adam Pete, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Ophelia Levan of Oberlin, Mrs. Mabel Wilson of Richmond, Calif., and Mrs. Medora Bryant and Mary Toussaint, both of Lake Charles; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. DUHON, Nola ,Mrs. LCAP 4/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nola Duhon, 68, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. DUMESNIL, Richard L. LCAP 4/22/1998 Gladewater, Texas -- Richard Lee Dumesnil, 64, a former resident of Lake Charles, died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 17, 1998, in a Gladewater, Texas, hospital. The body was donated to science. DUPUIS, Freddie A. LCAP 4/18/1998 Funeral services for Freddie Anthony Dupuis, 92, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 18, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven Spurlock will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mr. Dupuis died Thursday, April 16, 1998, in his residence. A native of Carencro, he had lived in Lake Charles the past 20 years. He was chairman of the board of Opelousas Memorial Methodist Church, past master of Masonic Humble Cottage Lodge 19 in Opelousas and a sales representative for area industries. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Dupuis; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Helen) Lejeune of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Paul (Carroll) Ritter and Mrs. Ted (Freddie Rae) Chenet, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Harry Dupin of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. DUPUIS, Freddie A. LCAP 4/17/1998 Funeral arrangements for Freddie Anthony Dupuis, 92, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday at his residence. EARL, Nellie Francis LCAP 4/7/1998 Elizabeth -- Funeral services for Nellie Francis Earl, 90, Will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, in the Elizabeth Baptist Church. The Revs. Bobby Bonds and Kenny Hibbs will officiate. Interment will be in Hampton Cemetery under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Earl died Monday, April 6, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. A resident of Elizabeth for 65 years, she was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church for 60 years. Survivors include four sons, David Earl of Pitkin, Wayne Earl of Elizabeth, Olin Earl of Ragley and Roy McDaniel Jr. of Orange, Texas; two daughters, Nelda Ballard of Oakdale and Margaret Laurence of Lake Charles, 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. FARQUE, Robert W. LCAP 4/1/1998 Big Lake -- Funeral services for Robert W. Farque, 51, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Big Lake and a former employee of Olin/Arcadian Corp. for 22 years. He was an employee of the DOTD as a bridge tender. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Farque; two sons, David Farque of Big Lake and Scott Farque of Sulphur; two daughters, Penny Holmes and Dawn Farque, both of Big Lake; three brothers, Stephen Farque of Moss Bluff and Darryl Farque and Olen Farque, both of Big Lake; his father, C.J. Farque of Big Lake; and three grandchildren. FARRIS, Iva B. LCAP 4/6/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Iva B. Farris, 89, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Farris died Saturday, April 4, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of DeRidder, she lived in Sulphur most of her life. Survivors include two sons, Maurice Farris and Thomas Farris, both of Cameron; one daughter, Mattie Foreman of Sulphur; four brothers, Marvin Bailey and Woodrow Bailey, both of DeRidder, John Bailey and Earnest Bailey, both of Bundicks; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FAULK, Mary Hungerford LCAP 4/5/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary "Goldie" Hungerford Faulk, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doyle Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. Monday, April 6, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Faulk died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, in her residence. A native of Gueydan, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1968. She was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church. Survivors include nine sons, Donald Faulk of Houma, Ronald Faulk of Cade, Dewitt Faulk of San Antonio, Texas, Gerald and Mark Faulk, both of Brooklyn, New York, Kent Faulk of Hayward, Calif., David Faulk of Moss Bluff, LeeRay Faulk of Hitchcock, Texas, and Ted Faulk of Lake Charles; four daughters, Linda Marullo of Santa Fe, Texas, Mary Beth Stack of Bay Shore, New York, Jan McNabb of Bunkie and Trudy Faulk of Lake Charles; four sisters, May Belle Benoit of Lake Arthur, Mildred Dartez of Iowa, Doris Horelica of Cameron, Texas, and Eildred Boudreaux of New Iberia; 32 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. FERRELL, Walter W. LCAP 4/3/1998 Oakdale - Funeral services for Walter W. Ferrell, 61, will be at 10 am Saturday, April 4, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery. Mr. Ferrell died at 6:20 am Thursday, April 2, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. FLEMMIG, Ola P. LCAP 4/3/1998 DeQuincy - Funeral arrangements for Ola Perkins Flemmig. 90, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home, She died Thursday in a Houston hospital. FLEMMING, Ola P. LCAP 4/4/1998 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Ola Perkins Flemming, 90, of Houston, will be at 2 pm today, April 4, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. She died Thursday, April 2, 1998, in Houston. FONTENOT, Carl LCAP 4/27/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Carl Fontenot, 76, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 8 p.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. FONTENOT, David G. LCAP 4/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for David Glenn Fontenot, 34, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday in a Sulphur hospital. FONTENOT, Carl LCAP 4/28/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Carl Fontenot, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 28, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Revs. Dennis Fontenot and David Plunkett will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. in Fontenot Cemetery in Pine Prairie. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Fontenot died at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Pine Prairie, he was a resident of the Lake Arthur area for 40 years. He was Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Amoco Oil Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge and VFW Post 3244. Survivors include one sister; Mrs. Dorothy F. Gardner of New Orleans; and one brother, Robert L. Fontenot of Algiers. FONTENOT, David G. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral services for David Glenn Fontenot, 34, will be at 2 p.m today, April 2, from Immaculate,Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata. Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Fontenot died at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he lived in Lake Charles since 1986. He was a graduate of McNeese State University and had attended LSU-Eunice. He worked for Twenty-First Services of Baton Rouge and at the time of his death he was teaching Physical Education at Vinton Elementary School. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Laura Trahan Fontenot; two daughters, Madison Kristine Fontenot and Morgan Gabrielle Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; one brother, James Patrick Fontenot of Baton Rouge; and his parents, Clyde and Elaine Fontenot of Mamou. FONTENOT, James LCAP 4/22/1998 Funeral services for James "Gee Boo" Fontenot, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, April 17, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Sunset, he lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He worked for Big Dad's Taxi and was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Betty Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sons, James and Jeffery Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Tonnie Byars of Maryland, and Chardelle Harmon and Sandra Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; and 11 grandchildren. FONTENOT, James LCAP 4/19/1998 Funeral arrangements for James Fontenot, 63, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Sulphur hospital. FOSTER, Dorthy M. LCAP 4/2/1998 Starks - Graveside services for Mrs. Dorthy Mitchell Foster, 74, of Orange, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, in Miller Cemetery. Arrangements are by Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Foster died Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in the Orange hospital. A native of Singer, she lived in the Starks area most of her life. She was a homemaker and belonged to the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include two sons, Cornell Foster of Beaumont, Texas and James Willis Foster of Starks; four daughters, Judy Faye Steven, Mrs. Roy (Diane) Wright and Tincy Wilson, all of Orange and Becky Wilhelm of Beaumont; 25 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.' FOY, Lela A., Mrs. LCAP 4/30/1998 Westlake -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lela A. Foy, 94, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Foy died Tuesday, April 28, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Winnfield, she lived most of her life in Westlake. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Ronnie Joe Foy of Westlake; three daughters, Gloria Carpenter of Westlake and Shirley Cormier and Billy Foy, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Truitt Collins of Gilbert; two sisters, Carrie Ezell of Gilbert and Norine Parnell of Fort Worth, Texas; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. FRANK, Willie , Mrs. LCAP 4/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Willie (Lillian J.) Frank, 62, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. FREEMAN, Forest LCAP 4/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for Forest Freeman, 86, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. FREEMAN, Forest Sr. LCAP 4/17/1998 Funeral services for Forest ''T-For'' Freeman Sr., 86, will be at 7 p.m. today, April 17, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today. Mr. Freeman died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Chatagnier, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Addie Freeman; one son, Forest Freeman Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Poullard of Lake Charles and Mrs. Elwena Henderson of Houston; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. FULLER, Lorena LCAP 4/8/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Lorena Fuller, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Bartlett will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Fuller died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in Sulphur. A native and resident of Sulphur, she graduated from St. Joseph Nursing School in Houston in 1936. She was employed by McNeese State University infirmary for 19 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bob Fuller; one son, Bobby A. Fuller of Houston; one daughter, Marilyn White of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mattie Koelzer and Edna Gros, both of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. FUSELIER, Howard D. Sr. LCAP 4/28/1998 Beaver Creek -- Funeral services for Howard D. Fuselier Sr., 80, of Pine Prairie, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 28, in Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Fuselier died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. FUSELIER, Lena D. LCAP 4/20/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lena D. Fuselier, 93, of Roanoke, will be held at 1 p.m. today, April 20, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Fuselier died at 11:21 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998, in a Welsh care center. GAUSE, Angeline, Mrs. LCAP 4/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Angeline Gause, 65, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. GOTHREAUX, John R. LCAP 4/12/1998 Funeral services for John Robert Gothreaux, 66, of Iowa, La., will be at 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, April 12, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Gothreaux died Friday, April 10, 1998, in his residence. A native of Cameron Parish, he had lived in Iowa for many years. He was a salesman in the appliance business, and he trained horses for most of his life. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Lake Charles Quarter Horse Association. Survivors include his wife, Lois Gothreaux; two sons, Daniel Gothreaux of Iowa and William Gothreaux of Fort Polk; one daughter, Lisa O'Blanc of Lumberton, Texas; his mother, Irene Gothreaux of Deer Park, Texas; two brothers, Leland Gauthreaux of Oceanside, Calif., and Harold Gothreaux of Lake Charles; one sister, Vella Gothreaux Beasley of Deer Park; and one grandchild. GRANGER, Gertrude LCAP 4/2/1998 Sulphur - Funeral services for Gertrude Granger, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3, from Our Lady of Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Granger died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in Lake Charles. She lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church where she was an Honorary Altar Society Member. She was retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Survivors include two sons, Tim and Jimmy Granger, both of Sulphur; three daughters, Lynette Hinch, Donna Granger and Cyndie Seaford, all of Sulphur; two brothers,Lynn Adams of Dayton, Texas and Buzzy Adams of Crosby, Texas; and five sisters, Lou Moore of Hemphill, Texas, Lois Searle of Powhatan, Va., Shirley Kommer of McCloud, Okla., Emma Courville of Mt. Bellview, Texas and Peggy Pate of Crosby. GRINNELL, John H. LCAP 4/16/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for John Harrison Grin-nell, 75, of Pitkin will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery. Mr. Grinnell died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at his residence. Mrs. Natalie Mae Higginbotham Funeral services for Mrs. Natalie Mae Higginbotham, 54, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Higginbotham died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, she was a resident of Lake Charles for many years and was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Abbie Joseph Higginboth-am I; one son, John Mark Landry of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rose Keele of Dickson, Texas; one stepson, Edgar Higginboth-am of Lake Charles; three stepdaughters, Linda Kingrey of Eunice and Connie Chesson and Edna Norris, both of Lake Charles; five brothers, Larry Landry of Baton Rouge, Billy Landry of Lake Charles; Allen and Norman Landry, both of DeRidder, and V.M. Landry of Memphis, Tenn; four sisters, Doris Franklin of Lake Charles, Linda Woolford of Sulphur, Earline Pousson of Iota and Viola LeJeune of Jennings; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. GUIDRY, Jesse E. LCAP 4/10/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Jesse Edward Guidry, 26, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Guidry died Thursday, April 9, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, he was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He attended McNeese State University and was employed by Dubois Sheet Metal of Lake Charles. He was a member of the Optimist Club and the First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Paige Guidry; one son, Cole McKay Guidry of Sulphur; two sisters, Jodi Stone of San Antonio, Texas and Tammy Carpenter of Louisville, Ky.; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny (Silbie) Guidry of Sulphur; his mother, Mrs. Lois Ford of Lake Charles; his paternal grandmother, Velma Guidry of Sulphur; and his maternal grandfather, Joe Dorsey of Sulphur. GUIDRY, Craig P. LCAP 4/1/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Craig Paul Guidry, 23, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in a Galveston, Texas, hospital. GUIDRY, Craig P. LCAP 4/2/1998 Lake Arthur - Funeral services for Craig Paul Guidry, 23, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 2, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Miguez; Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday. Mr. Guidry died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in a Galveston, Texas, hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, he graduated from Lake Arthur High School in 1993. He was employed by Diamond Offshore in Houston and was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lela Roy Guidry; one son, Hunter Joseph Paul Guidry of Lake Arthur; two brothers, Byron Guidry and Wally Guidry, both of Lake Arthur; one sister, Kim Guidry of Lake Arthur; his parents, Lloyd and Sandra Guidry of Lake Arthur; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Guidry Sr. of Lowery; his maternal grandfather and step grandmother, Clyde and Joyce Monceaux Sr. of Pitkin; and his maternal great-grandmother, Agnes Roy of Jennings. GUILLORY, Mary L. LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lou Guillory, 69, will be at 10 am Saturday, April 4, in Greater St, Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 pm today in the funeral home. Mrs. Guillory died Wednesday April 1, 1998, in her daughter's residence. A native of Charagnier and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church and Mission. Survivors include four sons, Eligha Guillory Sr. of Orange Texas, and Benny Roy Guillory, Wilbert James Guillory and Allen Dale Guillory Sr. all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Velma Ann Guillory of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mrs. Genora Fontenot Allison of Lake Charles, Mrs. Irene Arvie of Chatagnier, and Mrs. Lorina Stevenson of Liberty, Texas; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Essie, Mrs. LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Essie Guillory, 93, will be at 11 am Saturday, April 4, in Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Guillory died at 5:03pm Monday, March 30, 1998, in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Clifton D. LCAP 4/1/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Clifton D. "C.D." Guillory, 72, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 1, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial with full military rites will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Guillory died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, March 30, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. GUILLORY, Marshall W. I LCAP 4/7/1998 Missouri City, Texas -- Funeral services for Marshall W. Guillory I, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, from Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation and rosary are at 7 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Guillory died Saturday, April 4, 1998. A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Missouri City. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Houston; one, Marshall Willard Guillory II of Brooklyn, Texas; one daughter, Michica Nicole Guillory of Houston; five brothers, Michael Guillory of Dodge, Texas, Maurice and Edward Guillory, both of Houston, Gilbert Guillory of Manhattan, Kan. and Danny Guillory of Lake Charles; and one sister, Cynthia Fontenot of Lake Charles. GUILLORY, Mary L., Mrs. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Lou Guillory, 69, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her daughter's residence. GUILLOTTE, Carrie E. LCAP 4/2/1998 Jennings - Funeral arrangements for Carrie Elizabeth Guillotte, 16, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday in a Lafayette hospital. GUILLOTTE, Carrie E. LCAP 4/3/1998 Hathaway - Funeral services for Carrie Elizabeth Guillotte, 16, will be at 10 am today, April 3, from St Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial willbe in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 11:15pm Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. GUNTER, Buddy Jo, Mrs. LCAP 4/19/1998 Oberlin - Funeral services for Mrs. Buddy Jo (Raynella) Gunter, 60, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under the direction Of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m.,today, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Gunter died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Mamou, she was a resident of Oberlin. Survivors include her husband; one son, Michael Webster. Fuselier of Dry Creek; three daughters, Tracy Fuselier Beritleeh of Bentonville, Ark., Yvette Fuselier Ardoin of Lake Charles and Veronica Fuselier Vizena of Oberlin; two brothers, Raphael Fontenot of Vinton and J.D. Fontenot of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren. HALE, Reba M. LCAP 4/4/1998 DeRidder - Funeral services for Reba Myers Hale, 69, of Merryville, will be at 2 pm Sunday, April 5, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hughs Cemetery in Bon Weir, Texas. She died Friday, April 3, 1998, in a Merryville care center. HANCHEY, Roy LCAP 4/19/1998 Funeral services for Roy Wade Hanchey, 68, will be at,2 p.m. Monday in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs, Henry Bowdon and Ken Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 8-10 p.m. today, April 19, with a prayer service at 4 p.m., and from 8 a m Monday. Mr. Hanchey died at 10:15 Friday, April 17,1998, in his residence. A native of Elizabeth, he was a resident of Lake Charles, He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, a board member of the People's Action Group, a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Edwin Wade Hanchey of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Mona) DeFries and Mrs. Daniel (Ellen) Fontenot, both of Gillis, and Mrs. Terry (Kathy) Derouen and Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Newman, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Herbert Hanchey of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Paul Hanchey of Dry Creek; two sisters Evelyn Stephenson of Gillis and Miriam Corbello of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HANDY, Morris LCAP 4/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Morris Handy, 74, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Orther Charles Hebert Funeral services for Orther Charles "O.C." Hebert, 77, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, April 13, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Alan Trouille and Brian King will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Hebert died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Lake Charles, a WWII Army veteran and a retired consultant in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where he served on the parish council. He was a fourth-degree knight with the Knights of Columbus, past chairman of the board of the Louisiana chapter of the American Heart Association, past president of Downtown Rotary and the Lake Charles Serra Club, past board member of the Southwest Louisiana Fatstock Show and Rodeo and past president of the Calcasieu Parish Heart Association. Survivors include his wife, Nell Toups Hebert of Lake Charles; two sons, Thomas G. Hebert of Lake Charles and Charles Timothy Hebert of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. J. Lyles (Louise) McDaniel of Lake Charles; one sister, Claire Hebert Gesser of Hendersonville, N.C.; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Hospital, DuBuis Hospital or St. Margaret Catholic School. HANDY, Morris Sr. LCAP 4/17/1998 Westlake -- Funeral services for Morris Handy Sr., 74, will be at noon Saturday, April 18, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Handy died Sunday, April 12, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Church Point, he had lived in Westlake most of his life. He was an Army veteran and a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elrene Handy of Westlake; three sons, Morris Handy Jr. of Lake Charles and Jerald and Donald Handy, both of Westlake; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Sampa of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. HARDY, Lucien LCAP 4/21/1998 Aurora, Colo. -- Funeral services for Lucien ''Lou'' Hardy, 61, a native of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, in the Aurora First Assembly of God Church. Interment will be in Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Colo. Mr. Hardy died Thursday, April 16, 1998, in his residence. HARRIS, Katie LCAP 4/30/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Katie Harris, 81, of Ragley will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Andy Buckley will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Harris died at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1998 in a local hospital. A native of Warren, Ark., she lived in Lake Charles for 17 years before moving to Ragley 26 years ago. She was a former member of Bethel Baptist Church and a member of Ragley FCE Homemakers' Club. Survivors include her husband, James W. Harris; eight sons, Norris R. Harris of Gulfport, Miss., Harold D. Harris Sr. of Albany, N.Y., Fred C. Harris of Lake Charles, Patrick L. Harris of Etoile, Texas, Larry N. Harris of Port Neches, Texas, and Zonie A. Harris, James R. Harris and Kenneth W. Harris, all of Ragley; four daughters, Billie Marie Brown of Lake Charles, Judy Mae Materne of Arlington, Texas, and Barbara Ann Fontenot and Wanda Joy Welch, both of Ragley; four brothers, Jack Fitzgibbon of Amory, Miss., Elmer Fitzgibbon of Pearl, Miss., and Donald Fitzgibbon of Oxford, Miss.; five sisters, Caroline Harris of Rena Lara, Miss., Jerri Leonetti of Hearn, Texas, Thelma Brooks of DeRidder, Marguerite Upchurch of Iverness, Miss., and Martha Winters of Lake Charles; 34 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HAYDEN, Dewey L. LCAP 4/10/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Dewey L. Hayden, 70, of Branch, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 10, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Mr. Dewey died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. HAYES, Robert J. LCAP 4/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Robert Jackson Hayes, 84, of DeRidder will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 12:10 p.m. Monday in the DeRidder hospital. HAYES, Robert J. LCAP 4/8/1998 Funeral services for Robert J. Hayes, 84, of DeRidder will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Rusty Hayes, A.R. Faulk and Frank Ott will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Hayes died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Kinder, he had graduated from Iota High School and SLI (now USL) where he received his bachelor's degree in education. He did his post graduate work at the University of Texas and LSU where he received his master's degree. He received his master's plus 30 at McNeese State University. He was an educator in Acadia Parish and became principal of Ebenezer School before transferring to the Calcasieu Parish School System in 1952. He was the first principal at Dolby Elementary School and later became the first principal at S.J. Welsh Middle School. He also served as Supervisor of Transportation for the Calcasieu Parish School Board before his retirement. He was an active church leader serving as a Sunday School Superintendent and Deacon at Ebenezer Methodist Church in Acadia Parish and late as Sunday School Superintendent and Elder at the First Presbyterian Church in DeRidder. At the time of his death he was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in DeRidder. He was a member and past president of the Southwest Louisiana Principals' Association, former vice president and president of the Beauregard Parish Retired Teachers' Association, and former chairman of the Louisiana Teachers' Association Elections Committee. He was a former member of the DeRidder Rotary and a member of the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity. Survivors include two sons, Ron Hayes and Dick Hayes, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Margie) Fontenot of Lake Charles; one sister, Ethel Murff of Oberlin; three half-brothers, Andrew Urshan "Red" Hayes of Sulphur, Russell Hayes of Eunice and Dallas Hayes of Texas City, Texas; one half-sister, Maudie Starling of Baytown, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Smyrna Baptist Church, 230 Smyrna Church Road, DeRidder, LA 70634 or Manna Ministries, 125 E. Helen Street, Westlake, LA 70669, or the charity of their choice. HAYES, Rosa LCAP 4/24/1998 Starks -- Funeral services for Rosa Hayes, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 24, in the Emily O'Brien Center. The Rev. Greg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the center. A native of Starks, she was a retired newspaper reporter, having worked for the DeQuincy News and the Lake Charles American Press. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Starks. Survivors include one son, Lavaughn H. Hayes of Fayetteville, N.C.; one daughter, Carol Ann Mason of Forest Park, Ga.; one brother, Fred Gillis of Marshall, Texas; one sister, Hazel Standley of Starks; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HAYES, Rosa LCAP 4/23/1998 Starks -- Funeral arrangements for Rosa Hayes, 87, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy. She died Tuesday in a DeQuincy Care Center. HAYES, Harry L. LCAP 4/26/1998 DERIDDER -- Graveside services for Harry L. Hayes, 82, will at 2 p.m. today, April 26, in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Hayes died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. HEBERT, Orther C. LCAP 4/12/1998 Funeral services for Orther Charles "O.C." Hebert, 77, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Alan Trouille and Brian King will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Hebert died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Lake Charles, a WWII Army veteran and a retired consultant in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where he served on the parish council. He was a fourth-degree knight with the Knights of Columbus, past chairman of the board of the Louisiana chapter of the American Heart Association, past president of Downtown Rotary and the Lake Charles Serra Club, past board member of the Southwest Louisiana Fatstock Show and Rodeo and past president of the Calcasieu Parish Heart Association. Survivors include his wife, Nell Toups Hebert of Lake Charles; two sons, Thomas G. Hebert of Lake Charles and Charles Timothy Hebert of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. J. Lyles (Louise) McDaniel of Lake Charles; one sister, Claire Hebert Gesser of Hendersonville, N.C.; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Hospital, DuBuis Hospital or St. Margaret Catholic School, the family said. HEBERT, Theresa F., Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1998 Oakdale - Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Fuselier Hebert, 60, of Oberlin will be at 2 p.m. today, April 14, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under direction Of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Hebert died Sunday, April 12, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. HEBERT, Williard L. LCAP 4/30/1998 Funeral services for Williard Lee Hebert, 82, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 1, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 - 8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5:45 p.m.; and 1 - 2:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Hebert died at 12:50 pm. Wednesday, April 29, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he retired from Cities Service as a process operator with more than 36 years of service. He was a charter member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine A. Hebert; one son, Dr. Michael R. Hebert of Castle Rock, Colo.; one daughter, Lovell Michna of Lake Charles; one brother, Brother Ephrem Hebert of Lafayette; and five grandchildren. HEBERT, Theresa F., Mrs. LCAP 4/14/1998 Oakdale -Funeral serices for Mrs. Theresa Fuselier Hebert, 60, of Oberlin will be at 2 p.m. today, April 14, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial Will be in Reed Cemetery under direction Of Ardoin Funeral Mrs. Hebert, died Sunday, April 12, 1998, In the Oakdale hospital. HEBERT, Verdie D., Mrs. LCAP 4/23/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Verdie Delaney Hebert, 92 will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Arthur Rockett and Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:30-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Hebert died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998 in a local care facility. A native of Bell City and longtime resident of Jennings, she moved to Lake Charles in 1972. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church and taught Sunday school class for many years. She was a member of the Jennings chapter of the Eastern Star for many years. Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Hebert of Huntsville, Ala.; one daughter, Pearl H. Walker of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Edmonds of Anahuac, Texas, Mrs. Georgie Fontenot of Hayes and Mrs. Polly Roberts of Kingston, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. HEBERT, George J. LCAP 4/28/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for George J. Hebert, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 28, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Mr. Hebert died Monday, April 27, 1998, in Sulphur. HEBERT, Olie LCAP 4/22/1998 Funeral services for Olie Hebert, 90, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, April 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Hebert died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, April 20, 1998, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, an employee of Lake Charles Rice Mill and a member of the painter's and longshoremen's locals. Survivors include three daughters, Jeanette Malone of Vinton, Willie Jean Lambert of LeBleu Settlement and Patricia Lisotta of Moss Bluff; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Orther C. LCAP 4/10/1998 Funeral services for Orther Charles "O.C." Hebert, 77, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Alan Trouille and Brian King will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Hebert died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in Lake Charles. a native of Lake Charles, he was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and a retired consultant in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where he served on the parish council. He was a fourth-degree knight with the Knights of Columbus, past chairman of the board of the Louisiana chapter of the American Heart Association, past president of Downtown Rotary and the Lake Charles Sierra Club, past board member of the Southwest Louisiana Fatstock Show and Rodeo and past president of the Calcasieu Parish Heart Association. Survivors include his wife, Nell Toups Hebert of Lake Charles; two sons, Thomas G. Hebert of Lake Charles and Charles Timothy Hebert of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. J. Lyles (Louise) McDaniel of Lake Charles; one sister, Claire Hebert Gesser of Hendersonville, N.C.; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Hospital, DuBuis Hospital or St. Margaret Catholic School. HELMUTH, Larry G. LCAP 4/23/1998 Funeral services for Larry Glenn Helmuth, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Mr. Helmuth died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in a local hospital. HENDERSON, John Jr. LCAP 4/10/1998 Funeral services for John "Big Boy" Henderson Jr., 65, of Oakland, Calif., will be announced by C.P. Bannon Mortuary in Oakland. Visitation is 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. today, April 10, in Johnson Funeral Home, with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. Mr. Henderson died at 7:09 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Oakland for the past 32 years. He was a car maintenance worker with Bay Area Rapid Transit and was a carpenter for the city of San Francisco. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jean Allen Henderson of Oakland; one son, Tommy Henderson of Oakland; five daughters, Jacqulynn Henderson Bellow of Sacramento, Calif., Patricia Henderson Gordon of Oakly, Calif., Lavern Henderson Northington and Jennifer Henderson Odom, both of Oakland, and Kimmey Henderson Napoleon of Lake Charles; four sisters, Elnora Granger, Theresa Hollier, Marie Pete and Ana B. Simien, all of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. HENDERSON, John Jr. LCAP 4/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for John Henderson Jr., 65, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 7:09 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. HENNIGAN, George P. LCAP 4/24/1998 Funeral services for George Percy Hennigan, 82, of Westlake will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Hennigan died at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Merryville, he had lived in Westlake for the past 43 years. He was a Navy veteran of World WarII, serving as a Sea Bee in the southwest Pacific. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Ironworkers Local 678, the VFW of Westlake and Westlake Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Opal Hennigan of Westlake; two sons, Butch and George Michael Hennigan, both of Westlake; one daughter, Judy Moreno of Houston; one sister, Viola Riggs of Merryville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HENRY, Joseph LCAP 4/7/1998 Funeral services for Joseph "Pete" Henry, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Henry died Sunday, April 5, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He retired from Reynolds Aluminum. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Mae Henry; three sons, Frank Harold Hnery and Arnold Henry, both of Lake Charles, and Michael Henry of Houston; two daughters, Sister Germaine Henry of New Orleans and June Scott of Lake Charles; three sisters, Emily Carter of Chicago, Ida Matthew of Kinder and Mildred Shields of Beaumont, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. HENRY, Joseph LCAP 4/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Henry, 75, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. HENRY, Mattie W., Mrs. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mattie Welcome Henry, 62, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Sunday in a Houston hospital. HENRY, Mattie W., Mrs. LCAP 4/3/1998 Visitation for Mrs. Mattie Welcome Henry, 62, will be from 6-7om today, April 3, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at 1pm Saturday, April 4, in the Star Pilgrim Church Cemetery in New Iberia under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Houston. Mrs. Henry died Saturday, March 29, 1998, in a Houston hospital. HENRY, Mildred L. LCAP 4/10/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mildred Lee Henry, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 10, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Decoteaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Mrs. Henry died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Boscoe, she was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of the American Legion, Our Lady LaSalette Catholic Church and the Legend of Mary. Survivors include her husband, Jesse Paul Henry; four sons, Billy Paul Henry of Martinville, Va., Robert "Bobby" Wayne Henry of Lake Charles, David "Griz" Brian Henry of Sulphur and Jesse Neal Henry of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Gwenda S. Henry Doolittle of Lake Charles and Debra E. Miller and Vickie D. Henry Enderson, both of Sulphur; one brother, Delton Thibodeaux of Houston; five sisters, Anna Mae Terro of Hackberry, Rita Faye Hester of Lake Charles and Mary Fruge, Rosa Nell Daigle and Cassy Kendell, all of Sulphur; his mother, Mrs. Stella M. Thibodeaux Langley of Hackberry; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HESTER, Helen G. LCAP 4/20/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Helen G. "Gin" Hester, 72, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Hester died Saturday, April 18, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. HIDER, Lillie M. LCAP 4/18/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Lillie M. Hider, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Pat McCarty will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3 p.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Hider died at 8 a.m. Friday, April 17, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Franklin, she lived most of her life in DeRidder. She owned and operated The House of Fashion in DeRidder for many years, and she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, John Ann Morgan of Houston; one sister, Mary Mahfouz of DeRidder; and two grandchildren. HIGHBAUGH, Walter Jr. LCAP 4/21/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Walter Highbaugh Jr., 44, of Anacoco will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Jackson Chapel Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Highbaugh died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, April 20, 1998, at his residence. HILL, James J. LCAP 4/7/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for James Jay Hill will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Hill died Monday, April 6, 1998, in a Dallas, Texas, hospital as a result of injuries from an automobile accident. HOLDEN, Bert LCAP 4/2/1998 Lone Pine - Funeral services for Bert Holden, 76, of Forest Hill will be at 3 p.m. today, April 2, in Lone Pine Baptist Church. Burial of for Cemetery under direction LeRoy Joseph Nunez, 61, will be Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. announced by Johnson Funeral Mr. Holden died at 2:30 a.m. Home. He died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in a Wednesday in a local hospital. Lecompte'care center. HOLIFIELD, Robert D. Sr. LCAP 4/25/1998 Denham Springs - Funeral services for Robert Dean Holifield Sr., 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 25, in Seale Funeral Home. The Rev. Douglas Mitchell will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Holffield died at 8:41 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 1998, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Rosepine, he was a resident of Denham Springs. He retired with 32 years service from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Survivors include his wife, Carla J. McDougle Holifield; one son, Robert Dean Holifield Jr.; two daughters, Cathy Holifield Duplechin and Vicky Holifield; two brothers, Riley C. and John R. Holifield; one sister, Marie Holifield Scoggins; and four grandchildren. HOLLINGSWORTH, Lonnie J. LCAP 4/17/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Lonnie Jerrell Hollingsworth, 66, of Ragley will be at 3 p.m. today, April 17, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. David Hennigan, A.L. Lyles and Timothy Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Hollingsworth died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1998, in Ragley. A native of Ragley, he had retired for Cities Service where he had been an operator. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lyles Hollingsworth; one son, Terrell Hollingsworth of DeQuincy; two daughters, Peggy Biggs of Zachary and Lori Bushnell of Moss Bluff; three stepdaughters, Tammy Marcantel, Debbie Royer, and Jackie Browning, all of DeQuincy; one brother, Lyn "Duke" Hollingsworth of Ragley; one sister, Jayce Streeter Rougeou of Westlake; six grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-granchild. HOLLINGSWORTH, Lonnie J. LCAP 4/16/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral arrangements for Lonnie Jerrell Hollingsworth, 66, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Ragley. HUGHES, Maple C. LCAP 4/12/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Maple Curtis Hughes, 64, of Odessa, Ukraine, will be at 10:30 a.m. in First Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Hughes died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in Odessa. HUGHES, Maple C. Jr. LCAP 4/9/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Maple C. Hughes Jr., 64, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Monday, in the Ukraine. HUNNICUTT, Victor A. LCAP 4/7/1998 Hicks -- Funeral services for Victor Allen Hunnicutt, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Flactor Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Hunnicutt died Monday, April 6, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. HUNT, Luzelle, Mrs. LCAP 4/5/1998 Leesville -- Memorial graveside services for Mrs. Luzelle Hunt, 69, will be at 9 a.m. Monday, April 6, at Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hunt died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, April 3, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. HUNT, Luzelle LCAP 4/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Luzelle Hunt, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in an Alexandria hospital. HUTCHINS, Marjorie LCAP 4/4/1998 Graveside services for Marjorie Hutchins, 78, will be at 11 am today, April 4, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Doyle Wells will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hutchins died Thursday, April 2, 1998, in a Houston hospital. A native of Sand Springs, Okla., she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She received her degree in education from Northeast Oklahoma State University and her master's plus 30 from McNeese State University. She taught in the Calcasieu Parish School System for more than 24 years, with 22 of those years being at Rosteet Junior High School. She was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include one sister, Madeline Berry Johnson of El Campo, Texas. ISTRE, Harris J. LCAP 4/29/1998 Funeral services for Harris J. Istre, 78, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Istre died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mermentau, he had lived in Lake Charles for over 53 years. He retired form Cit-Con Oil Company after many years of service. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, a Third Degree Knight of Columbus and a member of V.I.C. Survivors include his wife, Ella Hoffpauir; two sons, Danny and Larry Istre, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Zigfried (Ella) Conrad, of Lake Charles; two step-sons, Kenneth Darnsteadt of Vinton and Gary Darnsteadt of San Francisco, Calif.; four brothers, Raymond Istre Jr. and Nelton Istre, both of Lake Charles, Wilford Istre of Milton and Ray Adam Istre of Cut Off; six sisters, Thelma Comeaux of Welsh, Martha Broussard and Mayola Watts, both of Lake Charles, Beverly Desormeaux of Topsy, Daisey Guillot of Brookshire, Texas, and Mernie Hill of Gretna; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. JOHN, Bessie M. LCAP 4/28/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Bessie M. ''Ruth'' John, 69, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 28, in New Testament Tabernacle Church. The Rev. Quincy Langley will officiate. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery in Elton under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation continues today. She died at 8:32 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. A lifelong resident of the Kinder-Elton area, she was a member of the New Testament Tabernacle Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Rhonda Romero of Kinder; two brothers, Austin John of Iowa, La. and Alex John of Lufkin, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Eula Fruge and Mrs. Wilda Fuselier, both of Kinder; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Oliver LCAP 4/29/1998 Funeral services for Oliver Johnson, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Johnson died Monday, April 27, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Graceland and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he was retired form Texaco Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson of Lake Charles; four daughters, Sheila and Brenda Johnson, both of Houston, and Mary L. Skinner and Mrs. Patricia J. Stevens, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Oliver LCAP 4/28/1998 Funeral arrangements for Oliver Johnson, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local care center. JOHNSON, Owen, Rev. LCAP 4/3/1998 Sulphur - Funeral services for Rev. Owen "Johnny" Johnson, 83, will be at 10 am Saturday, April 4, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Rev. Johnson died Wednesday, April 1, 1998 in Sulphur. JOHNSON, Floyd E. Jr. LCAP 4/20/1998 Junction -- Funeral services for Floyd E. "Spud" Johnson Jr., 57, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Calvary Baptist Church. The Revs. Ricky Gallien, Roy Lee Johnson and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Johnson died on Saturday, April 18, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of DeRidder, he moved to Junction in 1967. He was a retired driver and salesman for Petrolane and Coca-Cola Company of DeRidder and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Richard "Bill" Johnson of DeRidder and Jerry D. Johnson of Sulphur; three sisters, Velma Cheever of Lake Charles, Dorothy Craig of DeRidder and JoAnn Johnson of Houston, Texas. JONES, Rueben F. LCAP 4/30/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral arrangements for Rueben Franklin Jones, 91, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the local hospital. JONES, Lola B., Mrs. LCAP 4/17/1998 Iowa -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Brashear Jones, 70, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 17, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in LeFranc Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was said Thursday evening. Mrs. Jones died Wednesday, April 15, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifetime resident of Iowa, she attended McNeese State university and retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after 23 years of service. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the American Association of Retired Persons, St. Raphael Catholic Church, St. Raphael Choir, Catholic Daughter Altar Society, and Boys and Girls Village. Survivors include her husband, Walter H. Jones; three sons, Harold Lee Jones of Grant, Sidney Scott Jones of Iowa, and Anthony Louis Jones of Westlake; four brothers, Elwell Brashear of Lake Charles, LeRoy Brashear of Morgan City, Waldon Brasher and Thomas "Buster" Brashear, both of Iowa; three sisters, Vernice Sonnier, Lucille Miller and Christine B. Toups, all of Iowa; and three grandchildren. JONES, Walter, Mrs. LCAP 4/16/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Walter (Lola B.) Jones, 70, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. JORDAN, Selina , Mrs. LCAP 4/29/1998 Mossville -- Funeral arrangements Mrs. Selina Jordan, 102, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. JOUBERT, Elizabeth D., Mrs. LCAP 4/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Elizabeth DeVille Joubert, 62, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 3:40 pm Thursday in a local hospital. JOUBERT, Stafford , Mrs. LCAP 4/7/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Mrs. (Elizabeth DeVille) Joubert, 62, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Simon will officiate. Burial be in Botley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Joubert died at 3:40 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 1998, in a Jennings hospital. A native of Basile, she lived in Elton most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Stafford Joubert; two daugthers, Gloria Griffin of Kinder and Rosalie Williams of Houston; five sons, Raymond Joubert of Lake Charles, Stafford Joubert Jr. of Houston, Harold, Robert and Chester Joubert, all of Elton; two sisters, Edna Smith and Hilda Lavan, both of Elton; one brother, Joseph DeVille of Kinder; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. KEEN, Larisa Diane LCAP 4/3/1998 Leesville - Funeral services for Larisa Diane Keen, 13, will be at 1 pm Saturday, April 4, in Canaan Baptist Church. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 5:39 pm Thursday, April 2, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. KEENAN, Barbara B. LCAP 4/16/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Barbara Bunch Keenan, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Keenan died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1998, in her residence. KIDD, Eva A. LCAP 4/10/1998 Morgan City -- Funeral services for Eva "Eve" Aucoin Kidd, 61, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Twin City Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery in Amelia. Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Aucoin died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in the Thibodaux hospital. Survivors include one son, Hubie Anthony Aucoin Jr. of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Belinda Sprinkle of Irvington, Ala., and Cynthia Burgin of Sulphur; six sisters, Marie Palmature of Morgan City, Martha Bowen of Thibodaux, Catherine Colee of Paradise and Velma Scully, Thelma Kennerson and Barbara Comeaux, all of Amelia; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. KILCHRIST, James L. LCAP 4/9/1998 Funeral services for James L. Kilchrist, 55, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, in St. Theodore Catholic Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Kilchrist died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday in an automobile accident near Lacassine. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Marion High School. He was a self-employed trucking contractor for Delta Downs. He was a well-known drag racer and a member of the National Hot Rod Association. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Benoit Kilchrist; two daughters, Kim Kilchrist of Lafayette and Michelle Kilchrist of Lake Charles; one brother, Jude Kilchrist of Moss Bluff; and one sister, Mrs. Sylvia LeJeune of Bakersfield, Calif. KILCHRIST, Jimmy LCAP 4/8/1998 Funeral arrangements for Jimmy Kilchrist, 53, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in an automobile accident in Lacassine. KING, Teena M. LCAP 4/27/1998 Reeves -- Funeral services for Mrs. Teena M. King, 37, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Reeves Bible Church. The Rev. Glenn Decharme will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. King died at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 1998, in the Kinder hospital. A resident of Reeves for the last eight years, she was a teacher's aide at Reeves High School. Survivors include her husband, Benny King; one son, Sammy King; one daughter, Francis King, both of Reeves; three brothers, Tom Ring of Union City, Tenn., Charlie Ring of Gonzales and Mike Ring of Mayfield, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Angela Ring of Cathedral City, Calif.; and her parents, Fred and Gloria Ring of Fulton, Ky. LANDON, Eleanor L LCAP 4/19/1998 Memorial services for Eleanor Leona Landon, 83, will be at 7 pm today, April 19, in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 719 15th Street. Mrs. Landon died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998. In a Sulphur care center. A native of Linesville, Penn., she moved to Sulphur from Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1974. She owned Granny's Flea Market and was in the used goods and antique business in Sulphur for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Bertrand of Ashtabula and Cheryl Oakman of Sulphur; two sisters, Pauline Reynolds and Laura Good, both of Ashtabula; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. LANDRY, Johnny LCAP 4/30/1998 Funeral services for Johnny Landry, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Garry Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Landry died Wednesday, April 29, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Gum Cove, he lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area and served in World War II in the Navy. He retired as an oilfield salesman and was a member of the Big Lake Gospel Tabernacle. Survivors include his wife, Carol Landry; two sons, Larry Landry of Sulphur and Tommy James Carroll of Lake Charles; two daughters, Sharon Miller and Amanda Landry, both of Lake Charles; one brother, J.D. Landry of Lake Charles; two sisters, Genevieve L. Guidry of Lake Charles and Annebell Montgomery of Coon Rapid, Minn.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. LANDRY, Elvin L. LCAP 4/2/1998 Westlake - Funeral services for Elvin "Chuck" Landry, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 3, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Deacon Garrett, Caraway will officiate. 'Burial will be in Magnolia, Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m.; and 8 a.m-12:30 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Mr. Landry died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in his residence. A native of Knotleyville, he lived in Westlake for the past 46 years. He retired from Iron Workers Local 678 after many years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy, and was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons,' Rodney and Jeb Landry, both of Westlake; one daughter, Vicky Landry of Westlake; four sisters, Venetia Arceneaux of Opelousas, Aline Tyler of Livonia and Martha Frazee and Evelyn Worachek, both of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren. LANDRY Infant LCAP 4/13/1998 Gurnee, Ill. - Funeral services for Anthony James Landry, infant son of Al and Tammy Landry, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the Marsh Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Libertyville, Ill. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. The infant died Thursday April 9, 1998, in an Arlington Heights, Ill., hospital. Additional survivors include one sister, Alexandra Landry; paternal grandparents, Robert Joseph Landry Jr. and Betty Bucklin Landry, both of Jennings; maternal grandparents, David C. Tarsi and Janet Jurecic Tarsi, both of Jackson, Miss. LANDRY Infant LCAP 4/14/1998 Gurnee, Ill. - Funeral services for Anthony James Landry, infant son of Al and Tammy Landry, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the Marsh Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Libertyville, Ill. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. The infant died Thursday April 9, 1998, in an Arlington Heights, Ill., hospital. Additional survivors include one sister, Alexandra Landry; paternal grandparents, Robert Joseph Landry Jr. and Betty Bucklin Landry, both of Jennings; maternal grandparents, David C. Tarsi and Janet Jurecic Tarsi, both of Jackson, Miss. LANDRY, Willie J. LCAP 4/21/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Willie Joseph Landry, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. George Repchick will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Landry died Sunday, April 19, 1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, he was a retired construction heavy equipment operator and a member of the Local 406 Operators. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include one sister, Willie Dell DeCoux of Sulphur. LANE, James R. LCAP 4/26/1998 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for James Randale "Randy" Lane 30, will be at Monday, April 27, in Beauregard-Vernon Chapel. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Slagle. Mr. Lane died Friday, April 8, in his Leesville residence. LANGLEY, Lee A. LCAP 4/25/1998 ELTON - Funeral services for Lee Allen Langley, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Indiana Bible Church Cemetery. Mr. Langley died at 2:30 a.m.in the Mamou hospital. LANINGHAM, Charlie R. LCAP 4/5/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Charlie Russell "Baby" Laningham, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 6, in First Baptist church of Maplewood. The Revs. Bobby Taylor, Ronnie Burke, and Ernest Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. today, April 5. Mr. Laningham died Friday, April 3, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Sterlington and a resident of Sulphur for 30 years, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was an operator for Cities Service until his retirement in 1983 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Maplewood. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Russell (Theo) Laningham; one daughter, Trudi Jensen of Lee, Mass.; two brothers, Clarence Laningham of Sulphur and Richard "Dick" Laningham of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Irma Doescher of Moss Bluff; and one grandchild. LANINGHAM, Charlie LCAP 4/4/1998 Sulphur - Funeral arrangements for Charlie Russell "Baby" Laningham, 71, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in Sulphur. LARRY, Corine, Mrs. LCAP 4/9/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mrs. Corine Landry, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, in St. Peter Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Landry died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, April 6, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. LARRY, Corine, Mrs. LCAP 4/7/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Corine Larry, 81, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Leesville hospital. LAVERGNE, Lesida L LCAP 4/14/1998 Gueydan - Funeral services for Lesida Lege Lavergne, 90, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in, Gueydan Cemetery. She died at 8 a.m. Monday, April 13,1998, in a Gueydan care facility. LAVERGNE, Lesida L. LCAP 4/13/1998 Gueydan - Funeral services for Lesida Lege Lavergne, 90, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. She died at 8 a.m. Monday, April 13, 1998, in a Gueydan care facility. LEADS, Ervanel, Mrs. LCAP 4/14/1998 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Mrs. Ervanel Lee&, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Ray Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in LECOMPTE, Welton LCAP 4/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Welton ''Baba" LeCompte, 51, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, April 28, in his residence. LEE, Nedra Nicole LCAP 4/7/1998 LEE Infant LCAP 4/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Nedra Nicole Lee, 20, and her infant, Schcory Deshawn Trae Lee, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. They died Sunday, April 5, in an Louisville, Ky., hospital. LEE, Nedra Nicole LCAP 4/9/1998 LEE, Schcory Deshawn Trae LCAP 4/9/1998 Funeral services for Nedra Nicole Lee, 20, and her infant son, Schcory DeShawn Trae Lee, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 10, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Melvin Holloway will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday. Nedra Lee died Sunday, April 5, 1998, and the infant died Saturday, April 4, 1998, both in a Kentucky hospital. Survivors of Nedra Lee include two daughters, Kneisha Nicole and Elizma L'Don Lee, both of Louisville, Ken.; four brothers, Jerry L. Knight Jr. and Christopher D. Knight, both of Louisville and Glenn Brown Jr. and Gared Brown, both of Lake Charles; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wilson of Louisville; her father and stepmother, Glenn Brown Sr. and Cheryl Brown, both of Lake Charles; her stepfather, Jerry L. Knight Sr. of Atlanta, Ga.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Bryant of Lake Charles; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brown of Lake Charles. In addition to Nedra Lee's survivors, the infant's survivors include his father, Lemonte Damonye Hervey of Louisville; maternal grandmother, Alisa Elaine Hervey of Louisville; paternal grandfather, Gregory Murray and paternal grandmother, Willa Murray of Louisville; and paternal great-grandmother, Lois B. Southerlingof Louisville. LEEDS, Ervanel , Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1998 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Mrs. Ervanel Leeds, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Ray Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Leeds died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, she worked in Circle K convenience stores as an assistant manager for the last five years in DeQuincy. Survivors include one son, William LeRoy Ducote of DeQuincy; one brother, Bronold Leeds of Longville; and three grandchildren. LEEDS, Ervanel LCAP 4/13/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral arrangements for Ervanel Leeds, 62, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Leeds died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, she worked in Circle K convenience stores as an assistant manager for the last five years in DeQuincy. Survivors include one son, William LeRoy Ducote of DeQuincy; one brother, Bronold Leeds of Longville; and three grandchildren. LEGE, Maurice LCAP 4/28/1998 Marble Falls, Texas -- Memorial services for Maurice Lege, 57, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April, 29. Mr. Lege died Monday, April 27, 1998. He attended college in Oklahoma, and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Before his retirement to Horseshoe Bay in 1980, he founded the Nissan Automobile Agency in Lafayette, and the C and M Construction Company. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and El Karuba Temple of the Shrine. Survivors include two brothers, Gerald Lege of Jennings and Milton Lege of Austin, Texas. Memorials may be made to Seton Highland Lakes Hospice, or the Seton Heart Transplant Program, the family said. Both addresses are 38th and Lemar, Austin, Texas 78704. LEGE, Maurice LCAP 4/30/1998 Marble Falls, Texas -- Memorial services for Maurice Leger, 67, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. Mr. Lege died Monday, April 27, 1998. He attended college in Oklahoma and at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Before his retirement to Horseshoe Bay in 1980, he founded the Nissan Automobile Agency in Lafayette and the C and M Construction Company. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and El Karuba Temple of the Shrine. Survivors include his wife, Cara Lege; one daughter, Mauria Lege of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Gerald Lege of Jennings and Milton Lege of Austin, Texas. Memorials may be made to Seton Highland Lakes Hospice or to the Seton Heart Transplant Program, the family said. Both addresses are 38th and Lemar, Austin, Texas 78704. LEGER, Whitney LCAP 4/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Whitney Leger, 53, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. LEGER, Paul J., Mrs. LCAP 4/8/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Mrs. Paul J. (RoseAnn) Leger, 51, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 8, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. Mrs. Leger died at 11 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area, she was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Paula Leger Tullos of Moss Bluff and Traci Leger Enlow of Sorrento; and five grandchildren. LEGER, Paul J., Mrs. LCAP 4/7/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Mrs. Paul J. (RoseAnn) Leger, 51, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the fuenral home. Mrs. Leger died at 11 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area, she was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Paula Leger Tullos of Moss Bluff and Traci Leger Enlow of Sorrento; and five grandchildren. LEGER, Whitney J. LCAP 4/13/1998 Bell City -- Funeral services for Whitney Joseph Leger, 53, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Leger died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Iota, he lived most of his life in Iowa, and was a rice and cattle farmer. He was a member of the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association and the Louisiana Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Barbara L. Leger; one son, W. Kevin Leger of Holmwood; one daughter, Karen Leger Wild of Welsh; three sisters, Sandra Leger Fontenot and Winnie Leger Primeaux, both of Holmwood, and Amanda Leger Nixon of Gillis; his parents, Florine Leger and Cyril Leger, both of Holmwood; and four grandchildren. LEGROS, Mrs. Percy LCAP 4/2/1998 Lake Arthur - Funeral services for Mrs. Percy (Doris Kershaw) LeGros, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs, LeGros died at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. LOFASO, Sam M. LCAP 4/6/1998 Funeral services for Sam M. Lofaso, 73, will be held at 10am Tuesday, April 7, at Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. James Humphreys, Henry Bowden and Edgar Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-10pm today and from 8 am Tuesday. Mr. Lofaso died at 3:05am Sunday, April 5, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charlesm he was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, He was a master electrician and a member of IBEW 861 for 50 years, He was Navy veteran of the Pacific Theater of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Lee Thompson Lofaso; three sons, Michael Lafaso of Mt. Bellivieu, Texas, John Lofaso of Los Angeles, and Frank A. Lafaso of Lake Charles; three sister, Rose G.Cooper, Connie Lafaso and Mary Fazzio, all of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LEGROS,Percy, Mrs. LCAP 4/2/1998 Lake Arthur - Funeral services for Mrs. Percy (Doris Kershaw) LeGros, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs, LeGros died at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. LEJEUNE, Lester LCAP 4/24/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Lester "Kolija" LeJeune, 70, of Indian Village, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 24, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Austin Park will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mr. LeJeune died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 1998, in the Kinder hospital. A native of Iota, he had lived in Kinder for most of his life. He was an army veteran of World War II. He was a pump operator. Survivors include his wife, Mabel Miller LeJeune of Indian Village; three sons, Charles Ray McClellan of Green Oak and Michael "Punkin" LeJeune and William "Bicky" LeJeune, both of Kinder; one brother, Charles LeJeune of Jennings; two sisters, Bernice LeJeune of Jennings and Leo Naze Parker of Topsy; his stepmother, Mellonie Spell of Jennings; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. LEJUINE, John C. LCAP 4/20/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for John Cassery LeJuine, 68, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, in Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. LeJuine died Saturday, April 18, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Hackberry, he was a United States Army veteran who served in the Korean War. He retired in 1983 as a pipefitter for Firestone. Mr. LeJuine was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Melba "Blondie" Austin LeJuine; four sons, Mark LeJuine of Lake Charles, Ronnie LeJuine of Carlyss, Eddie LeJuine of Hackberry and Jimmy Edwards of Sulphur; seven daughters, Linda Laviolet and Tammy Smith, both of Hackberry, Ann Jones of Westlake, Jeannie Clark and Shelby Pago, both of St. Paul, Va., and Betty Chesson and Brenda Simmons, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Harry LeJuine and Russell LeJuine, both of Sulphur; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. LEMONS, Lester A. LCAP 4/18/1998 DeRidder -- Memorial services for Lester Abram Lemons, 70, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Lemons died at 1 a.m. Friday, April 17, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Sheridan, Ark., he had been a resident of DeRidder since 1962. He was retired from the Army where he served for 22 years. He was also a retired self-employed plumber in DeRidder. He was a member of VFW Post 3619 and American Legion Post 27. Survivors include three sons, A.D. ''George'' Goins of DeRidder, John Goins of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Gary A. Lemons of North Platte, Neb.; one brother, Danny Morris of Sheridan.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren LINSCOMBE, Hance M. Sulphur -- Funeral services for Hance Marion Linscombe, 83, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Linscombe died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Indian Bayou, he resided in Sulphur. He retired from Cities Service in 1964. He was owner of the Red Barn Cafeteria, which he started in 1972, and owner of Lyns Auto Sales in Sulphur. He was a member of the Sulphur Lions Club and the Odd Fellows Club. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Guidry Linscombe; one son, Garland Linscombe of Sulphur; two daughters, Gayle Linscombe Thibodeaux and Sheila Vincent, both of Sulphur; one stepson, Kenny Phipps of Sulphur; one brother, Jack Linscomb of Sulphur; one sister, Tessie Hoffpauir of Crowley; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. LINSCOMBE, Hance LCAP 4/22/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral ar-rangements for Hance Lins-combe, 83, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Sulphur hospital. LINSCOMBE, Hance M. LCAP 4/23/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Hance Marion Linscombe, 83, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Linscombe died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Indian Bayou, he resided in Sulphur. He retired from Cities Service in 1964. He was owner of the Red Barn Cafeteria, which he started in 1972, and owner of Lyons Auto Sales in Sulphur. He was a member of the Sulphur Lions Club and the Odd Fellows Club. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Guidry Linscombe; one son, Garland Linscombe of Sulphur; two daughters, Gayle Linscombe Tib and Sheila Vincent, both of Sulphur; one stepson, Kenny Phipps of Sulphur; one brother, Jack Linscomb of Sulphur; one sister, Tessie Hoffpauir of Crowley; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. LINZAY, Emma G. LCAP 4/13/1998 Oakdale - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma G. Linzay, 93, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 14, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery. Mrs. Linzay died Friday, April 10, 1998, in an Alto Loma, Calif. care center. LINZAY, Emma G. LCAP 4/14/1998 Oaksale - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma 93, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 14, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery. Mrs. Linzay died Friday, April 10, 1998, in an Alto Loma, Calif. care center. LOFASO, Sam M. Funeral services for Sam M. Lofaso, 73, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. James Humphreys, Henry Bowden and Edgar Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Lofaso died at 3:05 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was a master electrician and a member of IBEW 861 for 50 years. He was Navy veteran of the Pacific Theater of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Lee Thompson Lofaso; three sons, Michael Lofaso of Mt. Bellivieu, Texas, John Lofaso of Los Angeles, and Frank Lofaso of Lake Charles; one brother, Frank A. Lofaso of Lake Charles; three sisters, Rose G. Cooper, Connie Lofaso and Mary Fazzio, all of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LOUT, S.L. LCAP 4/21/1998 Funeral services for S.L. Lout, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Lout died at 2:15 a.m. Monday, April 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Smackover, Ark., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1960. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma School of Pharmacy. He organized and set up the Pharmacy Department for the opening of Lake Charles Charity Hospital in 1960. He retired as chief pharmacist from Moss Regional Hospital in 1982 after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Lout; one daughter, Rose Renee Bellard of Lake Charles; three brothers, Oscar Lout of Vidor, Texas, Lamar Lout of El Dorado, Ark. and Charles Lout of Rockwall, Texas; eight sisters, Christine Short of Dallas, Mickey Boyd of Marietta, Ga., Myrna Loy Johnson of Little Rock, Ark., LaRue Lewallen of Odessa, Texas, and Lurlene Burton, Lila Bell Johnson, Honey Patterson and Betty LeBrescu, all of El Dorado; and two grandchildren. LOUVIERE, Ida Mae LCAP 4/12/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Ida Mae Louviere, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Interment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. She died Friday, April 10, 1998, in a Welsh hospital. A native of Millerville, she lived most of her life in Welsh. She was a sales clerk for a pharmacy. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one sister, Cora Benoit Berry of Jennings. LOUVIERE, Ida Mae LCAP 4/11/1998 Welsh - Funeral services Woodrow, Vincent for Ida Mae Louviere, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 13, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Interment Will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 -9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8, a.m. Monday. She died Friday, April 10, 1998, in a Welsh hospital. A native of Millerville,she lived most of her life in Welsh. She was a sales clerk for a pharmacy. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one sister, Cora Benoit Berry of Jennings. LUMP, M. Paschal , Sr. LCAP 4/8/1998 New Orleans -- A memorial mass for Sr. Mary Paschal (Margaret Mary "Marjorie") Lump, MSC, 85, will be at 4 p.m. today, April 8, at Our Lady of Holy Cross College chapel. She donated her body to the Tulane Medical School. Sister died at 2:25 p.m. Monday, April 6, 1998, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of Lorain, Ohio, she graduated from Holy Angels Academy in New Orleans and entered the Marianites of Holy Cross on September 8, 1931, pronounced temporary vows on August 10, 1933, and final vows on August 10, 1936. From 1933-1995, Sr. Paschal remained active in the field of education. She taught elementary and high school at Incarnate Word, Holy Name of Mary, St. Rita, Archbishop Blenk, and Holy Angels Academy in New Orleans, at Morgan City, Plaquemine, Ville Platte, Lake Charles and Gesu Elementary in Miami, Fla. She also spent three years as registrar at Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Her longest service (more than 30 years) was spent as librarian and teacher at Holy Name of Mary in Algiers. Refusing retirement, she began at age 83 a new ministry working with records at a medical clinic in New Orleans. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Marianite Retirement fund, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131-7399. MALBROUGH, Tommy LCAP 4/10/1998 Fenton -- Funeral services for Tommy Malbrough, 40, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church. The Rev. Matthew P. Kelso will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Malbrough died at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 1998, as a result of a car accident near Lacassine. A native of Fenton, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was employed at Delta Downs Racetrack. Survivors include six sisters, Juanita Malbrough, Wanda Latigue, Marylin Riggs and Alberta Russell, all of Lake Charles, Shirley Hermon of Jennings and Louella Charles of Monroe; one brother, Arzenor Hardy Jr. of Houston; his mother, Mrs. Ethel Lee Alfred Hardy of Fenton; and his father, Jules Malbrough of Houston. MALBROUGH, Tommy LCAP 4/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Tommy Malbrough, 40, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday as a result of a automobile accident near Lacassine. MANUEL, Frances J. LCAP 4/17/1998 Funeral services for Frances J. Manuel, 82, of 1820 Seventh Ave. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Ijeoma will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be held from 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Manuel died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Carencro, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was an Army veteran and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Goodwin ''Mrs. Virgie'' Manuel; five daughters, Audrey Sias, Mary Louise Charles, Francis Anthony, Keisha Yvett Crawford and Joann Robertson, all of Lake Charles; one son, August Terry Manuel of Lake Charles; six stepdaughters, LaShawn Yvett Manuel, Julia Collins, Dorothy Payne, Mildred Davis, Bernice Orphey and Linda Sue Orphey, all of Lake Charles; two stepsons, John and Howard Orphey, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Walter Manuel of Lake Charles and Morris Manuel of LaPorte, Texas; three sisters, Bessie Marlow and Helen Williams, both of Lake Charles, and Josephine Kane of Houston; 49 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. MANUEL, Frances J. LCAP 4/18/1998 Funeral services for Frances J. ''Big Joe'' Manuel, 82, of 1820 Seventh Ave. will be at 1 p.m. today, April 18, from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Survivors in addition to those previously listed are three stepdaughters, Evelyn Daigle, Hazel Harris and Willie Mae Evans, all of Lake Charles; and one stepson, Nolan Goodwin of Lake Charles. MANUEL, David K. LCAP 4/1/1998 Funeral services for David Kirk Manuel, 37, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Manuel died at 11 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a tree surgeon for Ripley's Tree Service. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gardenhire-Manuel of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lacey Nicole Manuel of Lake Charles; two brothers, Ray Lynn Manuel of Lake Charles and Olin Keith Manuel of Houston; and one sister, Glenda Marie Holbrook of Ragley. MANUEL, Francis J. LCAP 4/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Francis Joe Manuel, 82, of 1820 Seventh Ave., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. MARTIN, Meldredge LCAP 4/19/1998 Anacoco- Funeral services for Meldredge "Granny" will be at 2 p.m.Monday, April 20, in Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Martin died Saturday, April 18, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. MCCRARY, John G. LCAP 4/22/1998 Funeral services for John Grady McCrary, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Emil Turner and David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. McCrary died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in his residence. A native of Anderson, S.C., he was a resident of Lake Charles for the past 43 years. He was a graduate of Monterrey Union High School in Monterrey, Calif., and attended San Francisco Baptist College. He received his bachelor of science degree from McNeese State University. He retired from Citgo after 37 years of employment as a chief inspector. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, an usher and a director of the Adult 4 Sunday School Department. Survivors include his wife, Thomasine "Tommye" Allee McCrary; one son, Jon McCrary of Lake Charles; one daughter, Debbie Carter of Spring, Texas; three brothers, Thomas McCrary of Doyle, Calif., Vernon McCrary of Paradise, Calif., and Reid McCrary of Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Bette Wheat of Chester, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Lake Charles First Baptist Church library or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, the family said. MCDANIEL, Lawrence LCAP 4/21/1998 Funeral services for Lawrence McDaniel, 72, will be at 6 p.m. today, April 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil Christopher will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and 8-10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. McDaniel died at 8:06 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he was a resident of Lake Charles for 45 years. He retired from Vista in 1988 after 24 years of service as an electrician. He served in the Army during World War II and the National Guard during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Local 4-500. Survivors include his wife, Ethel McDaniel; one son, Carl McDaniel of Lake Charles; one daughter, Annette Fruge of Lake Charles; one brother, Davis McDaniel of Lake Charles; one sister, Lula Saucier of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren. MCELVEEN, Ella Mae LCAP 4/12/1998 Knight -- Funeral services for Ella Mae McElveen, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hinson Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. McElveen died at noon Saturday, April 11, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. MCFATTER, Beulah LCAP 4/4/1998 Sugartown - Funeral services for Beulah Mcfatter, 84, will be at 2 pm Sunday, April 5, in Sugartown Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sugartown Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 pm - 10pm today, and 8 am-11:30am Sunday, in the funeral home; and from 12:30 pm Sunday in the church. Mrs. McFatter died at 10:45 pm Thursday, April 2, 1998,in a DeRidder care center. A native of Sugartown, she was a member of Sugartown Baptist Church, where she was church clerk. She was a Sunday School teacher, Associational WMU secretary for many years and a charter member of Eastern Star Friendship Chapter 210. She was formerly a store clerk and employee of the Beauregard Council on Aging. Survivors include three sons, John L. McFatter of Pollock, Richard Glenn McFatter of Sugartown; one daughter, Mrs. Doug (Pat)Shirley of DeRidder; one brother, Ray E. Young of DeRidder; two sisters, Ada Andrews of DeRidder and Elsie Iles of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; three \ stepgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat- grandchildren. MCGLOTHIN, Eunice E. LCAP 4/5/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice E. "Jean" McGlothin, 75, of Orange, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Slagle. Mrs. McGlothin died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, in an Orange care center. MCKAY, Nelda Faye LCAP 4/6/1998 Vinton -- Funeral services for Nelda Faye McKay, 56, will be held at 3 p.m. today, April 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today. Mrs. McKay was a lifelong resident of Starks. Survivors include her husband, Arice McKay; three sons, Douglas Says, Samuel Keith Says and Rupert Shane McKay, all of Starks; one daughter, Carlissa Sexton of Starks; four brothers, Thurmond Doyle Sr., Carlton Doyle, Clyde Doyle and LaVelle Doyle, all of Starks; one sister, Margaret Ann Edgerly of Port Arthur, Texas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MEAD, John C. LCAP 4/13/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for John Cecil Mead, 92, will be held at 4 p.m. today, April 13, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. Mr. Mead died Saturday, April 11, 1998. A native of England, he was a resident of Sulphur since 1943. Mr. Mead was owner and operator of Mead's Garage which he opened in 1943 and is still in business today. Survivors include his son, Doug Mead; one daughter, Jackie Mead, both of Sulphur; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MEAD, John LCAP 4/12/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for John Mead, 92, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Sulphur. MEARS, Alvin B. LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral services for Alvin Buford Mears, 74, of Moss Bluff, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andy Buckley, will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Mears died at 9:30,a.m Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in a local hospital A native of the Moss Bluff area, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a retired pipefitter from Local 106 and Pipeline Local 798. He was a, member of VFW Post 9933 Gill-Lee, American Association of Retired Persons and Gillis Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Wylene Mears of Moss Bluff; six sons, arrell, John Roy and Mark Mears, all of Lake Charles, Randy Mears of Westlake, Marvin Mears of Iowa, La., and Brent Mears of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Patricia Vandeneer of Woodland Park, Colo., Lana Provost of Key West, Fla., and Sharon Mears of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Joy Ryker of Westlake and Regina Everhart of Snellsville, Ga.; 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. MEARS, Alvin B. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Alvin B. Mears, 74, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. MILLER, Bertha R. LCAP 4/2/1998 Sulphur - Funeral services for Bertha Rodriguez Miller, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Graveside services will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Miller died Wednesday, April 1, 1998. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Sulphur where she was active in the choir and the Catholic Daughters for whom she served as Grand Regent for two terms. She was a charter member of Cameron Parish Catholic Daughters and a Lady of LaSalette.. Survivors include one son, C.A. Miller Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Esther Richardson of Sulphur and Mayful Wimer of Italy, Texas; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. MEARS, Alvin B. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Alvin B. Mears, 74, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. MESSER, Irma A. LCAP 4/29/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Irma Aline Clark Messer, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 29, in Oakdale Church of Christ. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Messer died at 8:51 p.m. Monday, April 27, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. MILLER, Jessie R. LCAP 4/2/1998 DeRidder - Funeral services for Jessie R. Miller, 45, Will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilgore City Cemetery in Kilgore, Texas. Mr. Miller died at 12:39 a.m. Wednesday, April 1,, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. MILLER, Lawrence L. LCAP 4/7/1998 Westlake -- Funeral services for Lawrence Louis Miller, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 7, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Bosco Catholic Church cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mr. Miller died Sunday, April 5, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, he was a longtime resident of Westlake. Survivors include his wife, Eura Miller of Westlake; one daughter, Linda Miller Widcamp of Westlake; two sisters, Gernice Lejune of Eunice and Mary Thibodeaux of Lawtell; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MILLER, Jessie R. LCAP 4/2/1998 DeRidder - Funeral services for Jessie R. Miller, 45, Will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilgore City Cemetery in Kilgore, Texas. Mr. Miller died at 12:39 a.m. Wednesday, April 1,, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. MILLER, Lawrence L. LCAP 4/6/1998 Westlake -- Funeral arrangements for Lawrence L. Miller, 79, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. MILLER, Bertha R. LCAP 4/2/1998 Sulphur - Funeral services for Bertha Rodriguez Miller, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Graveside services will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Miller died Wednesday, April 1, 1998. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Sulphur where she was active in the choir and the Catholic Daughters for whom she served as Grand Regent for two terms. She was a charter member of Cameron Parish Catholic Daughters and a Lady of LaSalette.. Survivors include one son, C.A. Miller Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Esther Richardson of Sulphur and Mayful Wimer of Italy, Texas; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. MONICAL, Chris , Mrs. LCAP 4/29/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Chris Monical, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 29, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Monical died at 5:46 p.m. Monday, April 27, 1998, in her residence. MOREIN, Carl R. LCAP 4/27/1998 Abbeville -- Funeral services for Carl R. Morein, 63, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, from St. Theresa Catholic Church in Abbeville. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery under direction of Hebert-David Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Morein died Sunday, April 26, 1998, in his residence. He worked as a salesman and was the owner of Mrs. Redd's Pie Co. He attended Landry High School in Lake Charles where he was a member of the football and boxing teams. He coached and umpired little league baseball and football in Coteau. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Ann LeBlanc Morein; two sons, Carl E. "Bubba" Morein of New Iberia and Kenny Morein of George West, Texas; five daughters, Lisa M. Barton and Stephanie M. Robichaux, both of New Iberia, Suzanne M. Guillory of Youngsville, Donna Morein of Abbeville and Kathy Morein of Kaplan; one brother, Alfred Morein of Leesville; one sister, Versie DeRose of Sulphur; and 13 grandchildren. MORGAN, Joyce, Mrs. LCAP 4/24/1998 Crowley -- Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Morgan, 73, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Duhon Funeral Homel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Morgan died at 4:14 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 1998 in a Crowley hospital. A native of Crowley, she lived in the Beaumont area for 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Parker Morgan Jr.; two daughters, Shively Lampson of Lake Charles and Donna Kay of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Deloroes Gaskil of Denton, Texas; and seven grandchildren. MOUTRAY, Chester L. LCAP 4/12/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Chester Louis Moutray, 96, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Moutray died Friday, April 10, 1998, in Lake Charles. MURRAY, Eura LCAP 4/4/1998 Westlake - Funeral services for Eura Landreneau Murray, 87, will be at 11 am today, April 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev, W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial wil be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 am. Mrs. Murray died Thursday, April 2, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Melville, she was a resident of Westlake for 66 years. She was a member of Lake Area Worship Center. Survivors include one son, Bob Murray of Westlake; one brother, Burke Landreneau of Melville; one sister, Effie Boudreaux of Melville; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MYERS, Abnes Johnson LCAP 4/11/1998 Sulphur - Funeral services for,Mrs. Paul (Abnes Johnson) Myers will be at 2 p.m.-today, April 11, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. George Repchick will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines, under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 am. today.'A rosary was said Friday. Mrs. Myers died Thursday, April 9,1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Altar Society and the church choir. She was also a member of the, "Nifty Fifty" and the "Silver Singers". Survivors include two sons, P.A. Myers of Austin, Texas, and N.J. Myers of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Nazia Primeaux of Austin and Donna Lechtenberg of Lake Charles; two sisters, Elsie Broussard and Hazel Fregia, both of Vinton; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. MYERS, Abnes J. LCAP 4/10/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Paul (Abnes Johnson) Myers, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. George Repchick will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mrs. Myers died Thursday, April 9, 1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Altar Society and the church choir. She was a member of the ''Nifty Fifty'' and the ''Silver Singers.'' Survivors include two sons, P.A. Myers of Austin, Texas and N.J. Myers of Atlanta, Gal.; two daughters, Nazia Primeaux of Austin and Donna Lechtenberg of Lake Charles; two sisters, Elsie Broussard and Hazel Fregia, both of Vinton; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. NALL, John R. LCAP 4/11/1998 Carlyss - Memorial services for John Richard Nail, 64, of Houston, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13.: from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimons will officiate. Survivors include two brothers, Thomas E. Nail of Fort Collins, Colo., and Daniel J. Nail of Napoleonville; three sisters, Mrs. Martie Hernandez, Mrs. Amy Grimes of Sulphur and Mrs. Mernie Waite of Brusley. NEWTON, Wilma Marie , Mrs. LCAP 4/24/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Marie Newton, 60, of 1809 Mill St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Mrs. Newton died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Center, Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors are five sons, James Ronnie Robertson of Lake Charles, John Wayne Robertson, David C. Hubbard, Michael D. Hubbard and Jimmie J. Hubbard, all of Center; two daughters, Jeanette Betts of Slidell and Theresa Mosby of Center; one brother, James Newton of Center; her mother, Gladys Newton of Center; and a number of grandchildren. NEWTON, Wilma Marie , Mrs. LCAP 4/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Wilma Marie Newton, 56, of 1901 Mill St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. NUNEZ, LeRoy J. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for LeRoy Joseph Nunez, 61, will be announced by Johnson Funeral home. He died at 3 pm Wednesday in a local hospital. NUNEZ, Leroy J. LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral serrvices for Leroy Joseph Nunez, 61, of Moss Bluff will be at 10 am Saturday, April 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Evers, Betty Chambers, Joseph and Ethel Fruge and Frankie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 11 am- 10 pm today, and from 8 am Saturday. Mr. Nunez died at 3 pm Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron, he had lived in Moss Bluff for the past 12 years. He was the owner and operator of Nunez Towing for many years. He served in the U.S. Army, was active in Moss Bluff as coach for recreation girls softball and he attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Hattie Skidmore Nunez of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Rhonda Reon of Moss Bluff and Kelly Hebert of Grand Lake; two sisters, Louella Nunez and Letha Core, both of Hackberry; and six grandchildren. PALMER, Robert J. LCAP 4/26/1998 Funeral services for Robert Jayson Palmer, 16, of Sulphur will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Jack Reynolds and Jonathan Alvear will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. He died Friday, April 24,1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Gillis most of his life before moving to Sulphur in 1994. He was a student at Sulphur High School. Survivors include his mother, Jackie Palmer of Sulphur; one sister, Crystal Palmer of Sulphur; one brother, Aaron Guillory of Sulphur; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lionel (Jeanne) Talbot of Gillis; and maternal great-grandmother, Sadie Rougeau of Gillis. PARKS, Dean S. LCAP 4/27/1998 Funeral services for Dean S. Parks, 70, of Moss Bluff, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Moss Bluff United Methodist Church. The Rev. Danny Gleason will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home with a 7 p.m. Eastern Star Service, and from 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Mrs. Parks died at 7:41 a.m. Sunday in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Ballinger, Texas, she lived in Moss Bluff for the past 22 years. She was a retired registered nurse and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Moss Bluff Chapter 242 for 20 years and a member of Moss Bluff United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Randy Parks of Grand Ledge, Mich.; one daughter, Lisa Peloquin of Moss Bluff; one sister, Pat Solice of Houston, Texas; and five grandchildren. PAYNE, Ruby P., Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Prater Payne, 58, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday, in a local hospital. PAYNE, Angeo , Mrs. LCAP 4/17/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Angoe (Ruby Prater) Payne, 58, will be at 8 p.m. today, April 17, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitiation is from 6-8 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Payne died Monday, April 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Westlake, she was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Bosom Buddies. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Patrick and Paul Payne, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Tarsha Payne of Lake Charles; five brothers, Wilfred and Joseph Prater of Lake Charles, Morris Prater of Sulphur and Darrial and Karl Prater, both of Westlake; three sisters, Bernice Lee of Sulphur, Tommie Prater of Westlake and Iry Kirkwood of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. PAYNE, Ruby P., Mrs. LCAP 4/14/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Prater Payne, 58, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday, in a local hospital. PERKINS, Gladys P. LCAP 4/24/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Gladys P. Perkins, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Perkins died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. PEVETO, Marcal L. LCAP 4/23/1998 Carlyss -- A private graveside service for Marcal L. Peveto, 70, will be conducted at Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Little will officiate. Mr. Peveto died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in Carlyss. He was a lifelong resident of Carlyss, a retired maintenance foreman for Olin Chemical Co. and a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Oraline (Sunny) Peveto of Carlyss; one son, Marcal L. Peveto Jr. of Carlyss; two daughters, Cynthia P. Vincent of Hackberry and Tina P. Royer of Sulphur; one stepson, James H. Sonnier Jr. of Lake Charles; one brother, Stephen L. Peveto of Carlyss; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. PEVETO, Marcal L. LCAP 4/22/1998 Carlyss -- A private graveside service for Marcal L. Peveto, 70, will be at Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Little will officiate. Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, April 22, in the funeral home. Mr. Peveto died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in Carlyss. He was a lifelong resident of Carlyss, a retired maintenance foreman for Olin Chemical Co. and a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Oraline (Sonny) Peveto of Carlyss; one son, Marcal L. Peveto Jr. of Carlyss; two daughters, Cynthia P. Vincent of Hackberry and Tina P. Royer of Sulphur; one brother, Stephen L. Peveto of Carlyss; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. PHILLIPS, Jeff LCAP 4/11/1998 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Jeff Phillips, 92, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 11, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crown Point Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Mr. Phillips died Thursday, April 9, 1998, in a Palestine, Texas hospital. PHILSON, Lawrence LCAP 4/28/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Lawrence ''Bo'' Philson, 82, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. PHILSON, Lawrence LCAP 4/30/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Lawrence "Bo" Philson, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Greater Hayes Chapel A.M.E. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Philson died at 1:48 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. PINCHBACK, Ethel, Mrs. LCAP 4/17/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Pinchback, 97, of Sweeney, Texas, were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, in First Baptist Church. Burial was in Blue Branch Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Pinchback died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, in the Sweeney hospital. PLAISANCE, Josephine G. LCAP 4/19/1998 Funeral arrangements for Josephine G. Plaisance, 77, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Port Arthur, Texas, care center. PLAISANCE, Josephine LCAP 4/20/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Plaisance, 71, of Port Arthur, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Plaisance died Saturday, April 18, 1998, in c Port Arthur care center. A native of Jeanerette, she had lived in Lake Charles for 31 years prior to moving to Port Arthur three years ago. Mrs. Plaisance was a cashier for Krogers for 32 years, working at the 12th Street location in Lake Charles and in Port Arthur. She was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Fletcher (Elizabeth Ann) Weeks of Port Arthur; one brother, Leonard Guerrera of Groves, Texas; one sister, Mary Brummhop of Jeanerette; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. PORTER, Pearlie LCAP 4/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for Pearlie Porter, 57, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. PORTER- Alfred, Mrs. LCAP 4/3/1998 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Mrs. Alfred (Pearlie B.) Porter, 57, will be at 1 pm Saturday, April 4, in First Church of God in Christ. The Rev. O.B. Pete Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 am - 1 pm Saturday. A native of Elizabeth, she lived in DeQuincy for 29 years and was a member of First Church of God in Christ. Survivors include her hudband; one son, Stephfon J. Walton of Cary, N.C.; two daughters, Connie Walton of Lake Charles and Dedria Lou Walton of DeQuincy; four brothers, Alfred Cole, Sherman Hall, Herman Hall and Fred Hall; three sisters, Vera Ashworth, Burline Hall Vallier and Theresa Harmon; and five grandchildren. POURTEAU, Lydia ,Mrs. LCAP 4/30/1998 LeBlanc -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia "Gilley" Pourteau, 98, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 1, in LeBlanc Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Ricky Treece will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home in Kinder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today, April 30, in the church. She died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1998, in the Kinder hospital. A native of the Kinder-LeBlanc area, she was a member of LeBlanc Pentecostal Church. Survivors include three sons, James F. Pourteau and Robert B. Pourteau Jr., both of Reeves and Leo E. Pourteau of LeBlanc; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby P. Greer of Oakdale; one brother, Alvin Gilley of Beaumont, Texas, one sister, Mrs. Myrtis Gatte of LeBlanc; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren. RACCA, Steve O. LCAP 4/10/1998 Cameron -- Funeral services for Steve O. Racca, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Cameron Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. The Revs. Louanne Pruitt and Gary W. Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Peshoff Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Racca died Thursday, April 9, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Creole, he lived most of life in Cameron. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a commercial fisherman. He attended Cameron Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. Survivors include his wife, Ethel M. Racca of Cameron; nine sons, Bobby Wayne Racca of Birmingham, Ala., Dean Allen Racca of Arlington, Texas, William Patrick Racca of Duson, Clark Barry Racca of St. Joseph, Ill., Curtis Lee Racca of Rayne, Michael Landon Racca of Sulphur, Dale Evans Racca of Westlake, Don Adams Racca of Moss Bluff and Steve O. Racca Jr. of Reeves; one daughter, Stephanie Mae McCormic of Terrell, Texas; 20 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. RAY, EdaLois D. LCAP 4/4/1998 Oakdale - Funeral services for EdaLois Doyle Ray. 71, will be at 2 pm Sunday, April 5, in the Oak Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Ray died at 11:15 am Thursday, April 2, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. REED, Willie LCAP 4/29/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Willie Reed, 92, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Egidio Vecchio will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. Scripture service; and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Reed died Tuesday, April 28, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Basile, he lived in Hackberry before moving to Sulphur where he lived for the past 60 years. He retired from Citgo 27 years ago as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and of the Cursillo Movement. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Una Reed; one son, Charles Reed of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. REYNOLDS, Eli Sr. LCAP 4/8/1998 Eola -- Funeral services for Eli Reynolds Sr., 69, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 8, in New Pilgrim Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Melancon Funeral Home. Mr. Reynolds died Friday, April 3, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. RICHARD, Henry LCAP 4/13/1998 Jennings - Funeral services for Henry Richard, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery. Mr. Richard died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. RICHARD, Annie B., Mrs. LCAP 4/21/1998 Grand Chenier -- Funeral services for Mrs. Annie B. Richard, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 21, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent will officiate. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mrs. Richard died Monday, April 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Gueydan, she lived most of her life in Grand Chenier. She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Donald Richard of Grand Chenier and Leonard Richard of Duson; three daughters, Dorothy Theriot of Grand Chenier, Barbara Lemaire of Grand Lake and Henrietta Bourque of Lafayette; one sister, Nell Ward of Port Neches, Texas; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Henry LCAP 4/13/1998 Morse -- Funeral arrangements for Henry Richard, 76, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday in the Jennings hospital. RICHARD, Elita G., Mrs. LCAP 4/20/1998 Grand Prairie -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elita G. Richard, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 20, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Ville Platte. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. Mrs. Richard died at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Ville Platte, she was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include three sons, Lee L. Richard of LeMoyne, Elie J. Richard Jr. of Westlake and Elson P. Richard of Prairieville; two daughters, Zeola Moran of Gonzales and Rosa B. Bernard of Westlake; 38 grandchildren; 96 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Henry LCAP 4/14/1998 Jennings - Funeral services for Henry Richard, 76, Will, be at 10 a.m. today, April 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery. Mr. Richard died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. RICHARDS, Michael J. LCAP 4/30/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Michael Joseph Richards, 20, of Longville, will be at 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Brewer and Lewis King will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Visitation is at 2 p.m. today. Mr. Richards died Tuesday, April 28, 1998, in an automobile accident east of Vinton on I-10. A native of Lake Charles, he lived most of his life in the Singer, Longville area. He graduated from Singer High School in 1997. He was working for Grand Casino Coushatta in Kinder. Survivors include one brother, Jeremy Puryear of DeQuincy; one stepbrother, Jason Bruney of Vinton; one sister, Sarah Richards of Longville; his father and stepmother, Greg and Liz Richards of Vinton; his mother, Penny Puryear of Longville; paternal grandparents, Harvey and Marie Richards of Singer; and maternal grandparents, Leon and Melba Puryear of Singer. ROACH, Mathilda Benton LCAP 4/5/1998 Funeral services for Mathilda Benton Roach, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, April 5, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Roach died at 9:45 p.m. Friday, April 3, 1998, in a local care facility. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she graduated from Lake Charles High School. She was a child labor representative for the state Department of Labor until her retirement in 1977. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Larry Roach of Lake Charles; two sisters, Aimee Waters and Hazel Clooney, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. ROBERTS, Viola LCAP 4/12/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Viola Roberts, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, April 12, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Roberts died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Lorena, Texas, she had lived in Sulphur for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Walter O. Roberts of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ROBERTSON, Irene LCAP 4/8/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Irene Robertson, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 8, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Ray Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Robertson died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a DeQuincy care center. A native of Starks, she was a member of Eastern Heights Church. Survivors include her husband, H.L. Robertson of DeQuincy; two sons, Steve and Jimmy Wayne Robertson, both of DeQuincy; one daughter, Genelle Hyatt of DeQuincy; one sister, Evelyn Rainwater of DeQuincy; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. RODRIGUE, Alcide Jr. LCAP 4/29/1998 Funeral services for Alcide Rodrigue Jr., 73, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 1, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Rodrigue died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, April 27, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of LaRose, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, George James Rodrigue of Corydon, Ind.; three daughters, Barbara Ann Finster of Friendswood, Texas, Marion Theriot of Thibodaux and Brenda Gayle Naquin of Houma; 10 brothers and sisters; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. RODRIGUEZ, Willie Mae, Mrs. LCAP 4/7/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Rodriguez, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 7, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Rodriguez died on Saturday, April 4, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. RODRIGUEZ, Willie Mae LCAP 4/6/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Willie Mae Rodriguez, 80, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Oakdale hospital. ROSS Infant LCAP 4/5/1998 Hecker -- Graveside services for Haley Jean Ross, infant daughter of Chad and Tara Ross of Iowa, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in Hebert Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Iowa, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in LeBleu Settlement. Other survivors include one sister, Ragen Marie Ross of Iowa; paternal grandparents, Johnny and Debbie Ross of Westlake; and maternal grandparents, Mike and Tina Ezell of Iowa. RUSH, James W. LCAP 4/14/1998 Oakdale - Funeral services for James W. "Jim" Rush, 92, of Glenmora, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 14, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mr. Rush died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. RUSH, James LCAP 4/13/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for James Rush, 93, of Glenmora, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Oakdale hospital. RUSH, James W. LCAP 4/13/1998 Oakdale - Funeral services for James W. ''Jim'' Rush, 92, of Glenmora, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 14, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mr. Rush died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. RYAN, Leland Jr. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Leland "Jay" Ryan Jr., 33, of 710 North Lyons St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. RYAN, Leland "Jay" , Jr. LCAP 4/6/1998 Funeral services for Leland "Jay" Ryan Jr., 33, of 710 N. Lyons St. will be at 10am today, April 6, in Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to survivors listed in Sunday's paperm he is survived by his father Leland Ryan Sr of Sulphur. RYAN, Leland "Jay" Jr. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral services for Leland "Jay" Ryan Jr., 33, of 710 N. Lyons St., will be at 10 a.m. today, April 6, in Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to survivors listed in Sunday's paper, he is survived by his father Leland Ryan Sr. of Sulphur. RYAN, Leland "Jay" Jr. LCAP 4/5/1998 Funeral services for Leland "Jay" Ryan Jr., 33, of 710 N. Lyons St., will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 6, in Mount Cal-vary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be from 6-9 p.m. today, April 5, in the funeral home. Mr. Ryan died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of W.O. Boston High School and a member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He was a construction worker. Survivors include three daughters, Lepesha White, Anna Walker and Jessica Walker, all of Lake Charles; one son, Preston Walker of Lake Charles; one brother, Kirk Wayne August of Lake Charles; one sister, Princella Ryan of Lake Charles; his parents Mr. and Mrs. John (Charlene) August, both of Lake Charles; and his grandparents, Willie Watson of Sulphur and Rose May Ryan of Westlake. RYDER, Jimmy Joe LCAP 4/1/1998 Funeral services for Jimmy Joe Ryder, 32, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, April 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. David Veillon will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Ryder died on Sunday, March 29, 1998. A native of Eureka, Calif., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past five years. He was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Layla Smith-Ryder of Lake Charles; one daughter, Angela Jean Ryder of Lake Charles; one stepson, Christopher Smith of Lake Charles; one brother, Thomas David Ryder of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Andy (Darcy Ann) Gray of Eureka; his mother, Barbara Sue Keehn of Eureka; his father, Roland Joseph ''Blackie'' Ryder of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Ruth Ryder LeBlanc of Lake Charles. SANDERS,Margaret, Mrs. LCAP 4/2/1998 Evergreen - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Sanders, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, in New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Sanders died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 1998, in a New Orleans hospital. SANNER, Joseph A. LCAP 4/27/1998 Hackberry -- Funeral services for Joseph A. Sanner, 84, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 27, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. A descendant of a pioneer family in Hackberry, Mr. Sanner was in the first graduating class of Hackberry High School. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He was an original member of the West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Board of Directors and served on the Cameron Parish School Board for 16 years. He worked as an oilfield worker for Stanolind Oil Company and was a retired cattleman. Survivors include his wife, Nita Sanner; one son, Cecil Raymond Sanner of Lake Charles; two daughters, Anita Jo Trahan and Ruth Claire Billedeaux of Hackberry; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SANNER, Joseph A. LCAP 4/26/1998 HACKBERRY - Funeral services for Joseph A. Sanner, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 27, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 to tO p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. He was a descendant of a pioneer family in Hackberry and was a member of the first graduating class of Hackberry High. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and was a fourth degree Knights of Columbus. He was an original member of the West CalcasieuCameron Hospital Board of Directors and served on the Cameron Parish School Board for 16 years. He worked as an oil field worker for Stanolind Oil and was a retired cattleman. Survivors include his wife, Nita Sanner; one son, Raymond Sanner of Lake Charles; two daughters, Anita Jo Trahan and Ruth Claire Billeaux, both of Hackberry; nine grandchildren; and four gret-grandchildren. SASSER, Roy L. Sr. LCAP 4/18/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Roy L. Sasser Sr., 86, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Ken Simpson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. today. Mr. Sasser died Thursday, April 16, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Pineville, he moved from Sand Springs, Okla. to Maplewood in 1949, to go to work for the new Cit-Con Oil Corporation, and he retired in 1975 as a master mason. He was honored in 1991 for being a mason for more than 50 years. Survivors include one son, Joe Sasser of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SEGREST, Mary M. LCAP 4/22/1998 Deweyville, Texas -- Funeral services for Mary M. Segrest, 79, of Starks, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 24, in Deweyville Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery in Starks under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Segrest died at 9:55 a.m. Monday, April 20, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. SIMAR, Amy F. LCAP 4/22/1998 Jennings -- Funeral ar-rangements for Mrs. Amy F. Simar, 81, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Jennings hospital. SIMAR, Amy F. LCAP 4/23/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Amy F. Simar, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24, from Our Lady of Help Christians Church. Rev. Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Simar died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 1998 in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Ladies Altar Society, Pink Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies Home Demonstration and Our Lady of Help Christians Choir. Survivors include three sons, Charles Simar of Sugar Land, Texas, Michael Simar of Jennings and Mark Simar of Duson; four daughters, Mrs. John (Yvonne) Dewey of Lake Jackson, Texas, Mrs. George (Polly) Bonin and Mrs. Mary Margaret Sonnier, both of Jennings, and Kathleen Simar of St. Louis, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. SIMMONS, Gracie, Mrs. LCAP 4/15/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Gracie Simmons will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the Mamou hospital. SIMMONS, Gracie J. LCAP 4/16/1998 Cypress Creek -- Funeral services for Gracie J. Simmons, 85, of Cypress Creek will be at 2:30 p.m. today, April 16, in Cypress Creek Church of Christ. Burial will be in Pecan Grove Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Simmons died at 2:10 p.m. Tueday, April 14, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. SKELTON, David L. LCAP 4/7/1998 Funeral services for David Lee Skelton, 41, of 4007 Harvard St., will be at noon Wednesday, April 8, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Skelton died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Erin, Tenn., he lived in Indianapolis, Ind., before moving to Lake Charles five years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Bilbo Skelton; one son, Dominic Bilbo Skelton of Lake Charles; two daughters, Shonda and Amanda Bilbo Skelton, both of Lake Charles; five brothers, Leroy, Ronald and Donald Skelton and Timothy Marable, all of Indianapolis and Malcolm Marable of Louisville, Ky.; and two grandchildren. SKELTON, David L. LCAP 4/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for David Lee Skelton, 41, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 10:30 pm Thursday. SMITH, Luella, Mrs. LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Luella Smith, 82, of 1619 North Prater St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8 am Thursday in a local hospital. SMITH, Raymond A. LCAP 4/7/1998 Funeral services for Raymond Allen Smith, 58, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Sharpton Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Smith died Monday, April 6, 1998, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Alexandria, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served in the National Guard for 10 years. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 953. He was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Lottie Peloquin Smith; one son, Thomas Wayne Smith of Lake Charles; two daughters, Connie Lynn Sisk of Moss Bluff and Becky Ann Cameron of England; two brothers, William K. Smith of Ragley and Leslie Paul Smith of Missouri City, Texas; one sister, Charlotte Gafford of Lake Charles; his mother, Alexa Owen of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SMITH, Lillie Mae LCAP 4/7/1998 Vinton -- Funeral services for Lillie Mae Smith, 93, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Niblett Bluff Cemetery. She died Sunday, April 5, 1998, in Sulphur. SMITH, Robert G. LCAP 4/4/1998 Sulphur - Funeral services for Robert George Smith, 69, will be at 10am Monday, April 6, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died Thursday, April 2, 1998, in Sulphur. SMITH, Luella H., Mrs LCAP 4/10/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Luella Hughes Smith, 82, of 1619 North Prater St., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be held from 6 p.m. today at the church. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, April 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Georgiana, Ala., she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a longtime member of the Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Senior Mission, the Usher Board where she served as president and the Sunday School Department. Survivors include seven daughters, Mae Frances Cline, Maxine Smith, Patricia Jones, Mary Bates, Cheryl Willis and Wanda Bartie, all of Lake Charles, and Beatrice Green of Biloxi, Miss.; five sons, Floyd, Rudolph, Henry, Nathaniel and Frank Smith, all of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Bobbie George of Lake Charles and Zania Duffy of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one stepson, Cliff Anderson of Lake Charles; one brother, J.C. Hughes of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one sister, Eloise Wilson of Ocean Springs, Miss.; 75 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. SOULTER, Johnny A. Jr. LCAP 4/28/1998 Forest Hill -- Funeral services for Johnny Allen Soulter Jr., 57, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, in Forest Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Soulter died Sunday, April 26, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. SQUYRES, Herman 0. LCAP 4/25/1998 Hicks - Funeral services for Herman D. Squyres, 69, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in Flactor Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Squyres died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, April 24, 1998, in his residence. ST. MARY, Frank J. LCAP 4/15/1998 Funeral services for Frank J. St. Mary, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Church Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today, with an 8 p.m. rosary. Mr. St. Mary died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, April 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Chloe, he was a resident of Lake Charles for most of his life, and a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Donald Frank St. Mary of Amherst, Mass.; two daughters, Winifred S. Noel of Davis, Calif., and Patricia Abatte of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Marie Perez of Lake Charles and Josette Neveu of Walnut Creek, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ST. ANDRE, Frederick J. LCAP 4/17/1998 Mowata -- Funeral services for Frederick James St. Andre, 19, will be at noon Saturday, April 18, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Frey Cemetery in Frey under direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Mr. St. Andre died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. STEWART, Fred H. Mrs. LCAP 4/8/1998 Graveside services for Mrs. Fred H. (Dorothy Ryder) Stewart, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 8, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Stewart died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a local hospital. STEWART, Tommye C., Mrs. LCAP 4/1/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Tommye Craft Stewart, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart died at 7:33 a.m. Monday, March 30, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. STOVER, Myrna L. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Myrna L. Stover, 61, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6 P.M. Scripture service; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Stover died at 3:40 p.m. Monday, March 30, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. STOVER, Myrna L. LCAP 4/2/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Myrna L. Stover, 61, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6 P.M. Scripture service; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Stover died at 3:40 p.m. Monday, March 30, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. A native of Bell City, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 19 years. She worked for Kroger Grocery Stores for the past 18 years and was a member of the Eastern Star and St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles "Tom" Stover; one son, Charles "Greg" Stover of Lake Charles; two brothers, Pervis L. DeRouen of Beaumont, Texas, and Wayne DeRouen of Lake Charles; one sister, Inez LaRocca of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. STOVER, Myrna L.Mrs. LCAP 4/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Myrna L. Stover, 61, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. Sher died at 3:40 p.m. Monday in a Shreveport hospital. A native of Bell City, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 19 years. She worked for Kroger Grocery Stores for the past 18 years and was a member of the Eastern Star and St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles "Tom" Stover; one son, Charles "Greg" Stover of Lake Charles; two brothers, Pervis L. DeRouen of Beaumont, Texas, and Wayne DeRouen of Lake Charles; one sister, Inez LaRocca of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. STRACNER, Lonzo LCAP 4/18/1998 Morrilton, Ark. -- Graveside services for Lonzo Stracner, 82, of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 18, in Old Liberty Cemetery. Brother Gary Henderson will officiate. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. A native of Cleveland, Ark., he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired farmer. Survivors include two sons, Bob Stracner of Florence, Ala., and Carl Stracner of Irving, Texas; one daughter, Wanda Ammons of Lake Charles; one sister, Catherine Langston of Salinas, Calif.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. STROUD, Howard C. Sr., Mrs. LCAP 4/12/1998 Many -- Funeral services for Mrs. Howard C. (Bertha Salter) Stroud Sr., 86, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, in Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Les Fontaine Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Stroud died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 1998, in her Westlake residence. A native of Many and a resident of Westlake the last 10 years, she was a member of Bellview Baptist Church and Calcasieu Association for Retarded Citizens (CARC). Survivors include her husband; one son, Howard Stroud Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jo Nell Miller of Moss Bluff; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, the family said. STUTES, Edna F. LCAP 4/5/1998 Rayne -- Funeral services for Edna Faulk Stutes, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 6, in Indian Bayou Methodist Church. The Rev. Lloyd E. Scott will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today, April 5, and from 8 a.m. Monday. She died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, in Crowley. She was a member of United Methodist Women, Vermilion Parish Indian Squaws and the Vermilion Parish Cattlemen Association. Survivors include two sons, Dalton Gene Stutes of Lake Charles and David Lee Stutes of Rayne; one brother, Isaac Faulk of Crowley; two sisters, Esther Wynn and Roselyn Robideaux, both of Crowley; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. SWIRE, Elridge , Mrs. LCAP 4/24/1998 Kaplan -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elridge (Joyce. T.) Swire, 51, of Lake Arthur, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Vincent Funeral Home. The Revs. David Restucher and Wayne Dartez will officiate. Burial will be in Suire Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Swire died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Jennings. Survivors include her husband; one son, Gary Swire of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Jason (Annette) LeJeune of Roanoke and Mrs. Phillip (Angella) Liechty of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Roy Touchet Sr. of Forked Island and Mark W. Touchet of Cow Island; two sisters, Mary Suire of Lake Arthur and Patsy Abshire of Jennings; and three grandchildren. SWOOPE, Booker T. Jr. LCAP 4/12/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Booker T. Swoope Jr., 49, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community Cemetery. Mr. Swoope died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a Los Angeles hospital. SWOOPE, Booker T. Jr. LCAP 4/9/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Booker T. Swoope Jr. will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Los Angeles hospital. SYLESTINE, Rosabel LCAP 4/22/1998 Elton -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rosabel Sylestine, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, in the Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Gerald Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bible Church Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation begins from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Sylestine died at noon Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in a Mamou hospital. A native of Elton, she was a member of the Assembly of God Church and the Senior Citizens' Club at Coushatta Indian Tribe. Survivors include two sons, Curry Sylestine and Roland Sylestine, both of Elton; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Langley of Kinder; two stepsons, Kent Sylestine Jr. of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Charles Sylestine of Livingston, Texas; two brothers, Richard Robinson of Elton and Samson Robinson of Livingston; three sisters, Mrs. Rena LeJeune of Nacogdoches, Texas, Mrs. Doris Battise of Livingston and Mrs. Madeline Clestine of Elton; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. TALBOT, Georgette B. LCAP 4/20/1998 Winter Park, Fla. -- Funeral services for Georgette Beaudet Talbot will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, from St. Mary Magdellan Church. A native of Manchester, N.H. and a former resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of St. Mary Magdellan Church. Survivors include her husband Adrien A.G. Talbot; one son, Robert Talbot of Tallahassee, Fla.; five daughters, Maureen Miller and Bette Talbot of Lake Charles, Suzanne Wilson of Orlando, Fla., Denise Arnold of Tallahassee, and Christina Talbot of Seattle, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity, the family said. TAYLOR, Helen B. LCAP 4/8/1998 Welsh -- Funeral arrangements for Helen Bucklin Taylor, 73, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. TAYLOR, Helen Marie LCAP 4/9/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Helen Marie Taylor, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Rick Treece and Kendall will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Taylor died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Elton, she lived most of her life in Welsh before moving to Lake Charles three years ago. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Welsh and a retired music teacher. Survivors include one son, Ronnie Taylor of Welsh; one daughter, Carol T. Fraser of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. THERIOT, Thomas R. LCAP 4/22/1998 Creole -- Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Raymond "Ray" Theriot, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 6:30 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Theriot died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in a local hospital. He retired from Jeff Davis Electric Corp. in 1980 after 30 years of service. Mr. Theriot was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cameron Council Knights of Columbus, the Louisiana Cattleman's Association, Louisiana Farm Bureau and Richard Brothers American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife, Elsie R. Theriot; two sons, Charles G. Theriot of Creole and Thomas D. Theriot of Sweetlake; one daughter, Debbie Ann Hendrix of Kaplan; one brother, John Huey Theriot of Creole; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. THIBODEAUX, Myrtle , Mrs. LCAP 4/14/1998 Funeral services for, Mrs. Myrtle Thibodeaux, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:15-11 am. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Opelousas, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ladies Auxiliary, Altar and Rosary Societies. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Louise Doucette and Agnes Joseph, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. THIBODEAUX, Myrtle LCAP 4/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Myrtle Thibodeaux, 83, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. THIBODEAUX, Myrtle, Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Thibodeaux, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:15-11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Opelousas, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ladies Auxiliary, Altar and Rosary Societies. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Louise Doucette and Agnes Joseph, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. THOMAS,Lou A., Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Anna Saucier Thomas, 71, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Thomas died at 3:04 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998, in a Baton Rouge hospital. THOMAS, Lou Anna, Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1998 Kinder - Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Anna Saucier Thomas, 71, of Baton Rouge, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 14, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Austin Park will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Thomas died at 3:04 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998, in a Baton Rouge hospital. Survivors include two sons, Brad ''Butch'' Thomas and Ken Thomas, both of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren. THREATS, Sherry L. , Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sherry LeDoux Threats, 28, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. THOMAS, Lou Anna, Mrs. LCAP 4/14/1998 Kinder - Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Anna Saucier Thomas, 71, of Baton Rouge, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 14, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Austin Park will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 am in the funeral home. Mrs. Thomas died at 3:04 am Sunday, April 12, 1998, in a Baton Rouge hospital. Survivors include two sons, Brad "Butch" Thomas and Ken Thomas, both of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren. THREATS, Kevin , Mrs. LCAP 4/17/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Kevin (Sherry LeDoux) Threats, 28, will be at noon Saturday, April 18, in New Sunlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Ran-dall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Mem-orial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday in the church. Mrs. Threats died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of Washington-Marion High School and attended McNeese State University. She was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; two brothers, Frank Adam and George LeDoux Jr., both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Loretta Flagg and Belinda LeDoux, both of Lake Charles; her father, George LeDoux Sr. of Lake Charles; and her stepgrandmother, Corin LeDoux of Basile. THREATS, Kevin, Mrs. LCAP 4/18/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Kevin (Sherry LeDoux) Threats, 28, will be at noon today, April 18, in New Sunlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Threats died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of Washington-Marion High School and attended McNeese State University. She was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; two brothers, Frank Adam and George LeDoux Jr., both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Loretta Flagg and Belinda LeDoux, both of Lake Charles; her father, George LeDoux Sr. of Lake Charles; and her stepgrandmother, Corin LeDoux of Basile. THREATS, Sherry L., Mrs. LCAP 4/14/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sherry LeDoux Threats, 28, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. TILLMAN, Evelyn LCAP 4/10/1998 Sacramento, Calif. -- Funeral services for Evelyn Tillman, 36, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of Chimes. The body will be cremated. Survivors include her parents, James and Della Tillman, formerly of Lake Charles; one son, Paris Tillman; five brothers, James Jr, Hebert, Howard, Michael and Leroy Tillman and three sisters, Betty Clark, Barbara Pullom and Gail Mitchell. TIRCUIT, Joseph Lcap 4/3/1998 Memorial services for Joseph Tircuit, 80, were at 3 pm Thursday, April 2, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at a later date. Mr. Tircuit died at 2:30 am Monday, March 30, 1998 in a local hospital. TODD, Mason K. LCAP 4/3/1998 McCall Creek, Miss. - Graveside services for Mason Keith Todd, 41, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, in Ramah cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 today in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Todd died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Mobile, he was a resident of Sulphur. Re was employed by IMC Company of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Denise Todd of Carlyss; two sons, Mason Christopher Todd of Carlyss and Charles Bradly Pickett of Mississippi; one daughter, Susan Oliva Todd of Carlyss; four sisters, Brenda Gray of San Pablo, Calif., Gail Reed of Sulphur, Christine Sterriker of Staple, Minn., and Connie Moore of Carlyss; one brother, Gregory Todd of Sulphur ; his father and stepmother, Mason and Barbara Todd of Carlyss; and his mother Charlene Bendy of Mountain Home, Ark. TOLBERT, Alton G. Jr. LCAP 4/10/1998 Hineston -- Funeral services for Alton Gerald Tolbert Jr., 47, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Burrough Cemetery in Elmer. Mr. Tolbert died at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. TREZ, Mary, Mrs. LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Trez, 81, will be at 11 am Saturday, April 4, from St Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Beauregard Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Trez died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in a Rosepine care facility. TUTEN, Katherine, Mrs. LCAP 4/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Katherine Tuten will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. TUTEN, Katherine , Miss LCAP 4/24/1998 Graveside services for Miss Katherine Tuten, 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 24, in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Miss Tuten died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Charles and a member of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. VERNIER, Jack G. DeRidder -- Funeral services for Jack G. Vernier, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Stan Allcorn and Raymond Willie will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Vistiation is from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Vernier died Thursday, April 16, 1998, in DeRidder. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, he was an electrician and owner of Vernier's Electrical Company for many years. Survivors include his wife, Frankie Iles Vernier of DeRidder; one daughter, Jackie Harbison of DeRidder; three sons, Charles G. and Bobby Vernier, both of Lake Charles, and John L. Vernier of DeRidder; one stepdaughter, Kathy Wildblood of DeRidder; four stepsons, Bobbie and John Cooper and Brad and Jeffery Smith, all of DeRidder; one sister, Madeline Geoghagan of DeRidder; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. VICTORIAN, Marion LCAP 4/28/1998 Funeral arrangements for Marion Victorian, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. VICTORIAN, Marion LCAP 4/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Marion Victorian, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. VIGERS, Launey LCAP 4/4/1998 Funeral services for Launey Vigers, 71, will be at 1 pm tiday, April 4, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 am in the church. Mr. Vigers died Monday, March 30, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Chataghier, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church and the Male Chorus. Survivors include one brother, Rodney Vigers of Lake Charles; and four sisters, Eva Vigers Arvie of Elton, Antonia Vigers Green of Lake Charles and Leona Vigers Gobert and Jinnie Lee Vigers Poullard, both of Eunice. VIGERS, Launey LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral services for Launey Vigers, 71, will be at noon Saturday, April 4, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is, from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday in the church. Mr. Vigers died Monday, March 30, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Chatagnier, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of Mount -Calvary Baptist Church and the Male Chorus. Survivors include one brother, Rodney Vigers of Lake Charles; and four sisters, Eva Vigers Arvie of Elton, Antonia Vigers Green of Lake Charles;and Leona Vigers Gobert and Jinnie Lee Vigers Poullard, both of Eunice. VINCENT, Archie Sr., Mrs. LCAP 4/17/1998 Mermentau -- Funeral services for Mrs. Archie (Frieda) Vincent Sr., 72, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 17, from St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Vincent died at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. VINCENT, Woodrow LCAP 4/11/1998 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Woodrow Vincent, 79, will be at 6 p.m. today, April 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Vincent died Thursday, April 9,1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, he retired from Odell Vinson Inc. as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Baptist faith Survivors include his wife, Marie Vincent; two sons, Mac and Louis Vincent, both of Sulphur; three daughters, Joann Goutreaux, Agnes Canada and Sally Sue Ancelet, all of Sulphur; six brothers, James "Son" Vincent of Throckmospan, Texas, Walter "Dick" Vincent, Junior Vincent and Chris "Fatty" Vincent, all of Carlyss, Pete Vincent of Sulphur and Jesse Vincent of Iowa; three sisters, Lora "Sis" O'Quain and Tina Taylor, both of Sulphur, and Rose Anna Jardneaux of Carlyss; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Robert LCAP 4/30/1998 Sulphur -- Graveside services for Robert Vincent, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, in Farquhar Cemetery. The Rev. Lewis Eiselstein will officiate. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday. Survivors include two sons, Neal Vincent of Lake Charles and Leonard Vincent of Sulphur; three daughters, Sharon Couvillion and Clara Taylor, both of Sulphur and Tina Keever of Hiddenite, N.C.; two brothers, Melvin Vincent of Carlyss and Hubert Vincent of Sulphur; two sisters, Ruth Ann LeLeux and Bernice Peveto, both of Sulphur; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Woodrow LCAP 4/10/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Woodrow Vincent, 79, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles care facility. VIZIA, Joanna B., Mrs. LCAP 4/24/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Joanna Boyce Vizia, 76, of 718 North Shattuck St. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in New Emanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Roland Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Vizia died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Branch, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the New Emanuel Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Mission. Survivors include two daughters, Regina Ann Vizia and Lucille Marie Vizia, both of Lake Charles; five sons, Edward Charles, Jerry Carl, Dennis Ray, Louis Gene and Johnnie Lee Vizia, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Albert Frazier of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Jane Minix of Crowley; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. VIZIA, Joana LCAP 4/20/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Joana Vizia, 76, 718 N. Shattuck St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, in a local hospital. WASHINGTON, Harry T. LCAP 4/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for Harry T. Washington, 68, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. WASHINGTON, Harry T. LCAP 4/6/1998 Funeral services for Harry T. Washington, 68, will be held at 7 p.m. today, April 6, in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. E. L. Garner will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Washington died Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, the Brotherhood and the Male Chorus. Survivors include three sons, Harry Washington III of Lake Charles, Byron Williamson of Atlanta, Ga., and Michael Williamson of North Carolina; five daughters, Theresa Lasalle, Harriet Baker, Trina and Treva Washington, all of Lake Charles, and Marlene Nash of Houston; three brothers, Cladius Washington Jr. of Shreveport, James Washington of Lake Charles and Alvin Washington of Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Rosetta Girtman and Anna L. Martin, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. WATTS, Thalas J. LCAP 4/4/1998 Dayton, Texas - Funeral services for Thalas John "T.J." Watts, 73, of Sam Rayburn, Texas, will be at 3pm today, April 4, in Sterling Funeral Home. Burial will be in Norris Cemetery in Liberty, Texas. A native of Raywood, Texas, he lived in Cameron until he moved to Broaddus at Sam Rayburn Lake in 1998. He was retired from Brown and Root, Fish Engineers and Mobil Movable Offshore as a construction superintendent and pipe fabricator. He served in the Navy and was a member of the Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Loi Watts; one son, Thomas John Watts Jr. of Houston; two daughters, Doris Watts Herrington of Mount Belvieu, Texas, and Peggy Watts Eastman of Liberty, Texas; one stepson, Frank Burnett Pickett of Cameron; one brother Ollie Bowen Watts of Anahuac, Texas; one sister, Margarite Watts Stroud of Liberty; and 11 grandchildren. Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society of Jasper Hospice, the family said. WEEKS, Ethel LCAP 4/12/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Ethel Weeks, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. John Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery in Grant. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Monday, April 13, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Weeks died Friday, April 10, 1998, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Elizabeth and a resident of Oakdale. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Imogene) Janies of Sulphur; one brother, E.M. Baggett of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Arthur (Melva Lee) Penner of San Angelo, Texas; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. WEITZ, Katherine T., Mrs. LCAP 4/25/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Read Todd "Kay T" Weitz, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steve Carraway will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, in the funeral home; and from 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. Mrs. Weitz died Friday, April 24,1998 , in a Lake Charles hospital. A resident of Lake Charles since 1946, she was a nurse for the Shriners Circus for a number of years and owner and operator of Kay T's Needle Craft. She was a member of University United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. She was a 50-year member of the Daughters of the American Revolatibn and a 75-year member of the American Red Cross. She was a Pink Lady at Moss Regional Hospital, a member of the Ladies of the Sahara and a past president of the Petty Coat Squadron, the Rebecca Lodge and the AARP. Survivors include one daughter, Katherine W. Toney of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. WESTBERG, Russell, Mrs. LCAP 4/29/1998 Memorial services for Mrs. Russell (Pauline Cooley) Westberg, 70, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officate. Visitation is from noon Thursday. Mrs. Westberg died Monday, April 27, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Ragley and a resident of Wisconsin prior to moving to Lake Charles, she was fomerly the manager of Broad Street Liquor Store and owner of Super Bar Cocktail Lounge. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Paulette Spinks of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and one brother, A.C. Cooley of Ragley. WHITE, Genevie LCAP 4/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Genevie White, 80, of Vinton will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. She died at 11:46 a.m. Wednesday in her home. WHITE, Mark Sr. LCAP 4/17/1998 Funeral services for Mark White Sr., 79, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert E. Campbell Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from noon-2 p.m. Saturday. Mr. White died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Welsh, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie S. White; three sons, Mark White Jr. of Oakland, Calif., Michael Wayne Styles of Lake Charles, and Mark Anthony Styles of Killeen, Texas; two daughters, Betty White of Oakland and Janell Styles of Lake Charles; one stepson, Kelly Ray Styles of Columbus, Md.; one sister, Octavia Babin of Kenner; two stepdaughters, Ruby Kyles and Pinkie Styles, both of Lake Charles; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. WHITE, Mark Sr. LCAP 4/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mark White Sr., 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. WHITE, Roger A. LCAP 4/14/1998 Funeral services for Roger A White, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in First United Methodist Church. The Revs. Steven Spurlock, Carl, Lueg and Henry Bowdon Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today in . the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. White died at 9:38 am Monday, April 13,1998, in a local hopsital. A native of Hannibal, Mo., lie had lived in the Lake Charles area for the past 48 years. He was a graduate of Triplett, Missouri High School and Central Technical Institute in Kansas City, Mo. with an Associate of Engineering Degree in Aeronautical Radio Engineering. He taught first and second echelon aircraft radio maintenance and ARINC operating procedures before moving to Lake Charles. He also held an FCC First Class Radiotelephone Operator's License and worked as an emergency disc jockey and broadcast engineer on local radio and TV stations for many years. He was a clerk at Cities Service Oil Company and retired after 32 years of service. He had served as a sergeant in the Army Air Corp during World War II and was a member of the 33rd Fighter Squadron in North Africa. He was a member of the American Legion in Brunswick, Mo. and of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles. He was a licensed amateur radio operator for 52 years, (W5SKW), a member of the Southwest Louisiana Amateur Repeater Club, a former board member and honorary chairman for the Louisiana National Air Show and a member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. He had received numerous commendations including 15 Certificates of Merit from the Boy Scout Council for organizing and furnish- Ham Radio communications between Camp Edgewood and Lake Charles before telephone, were installed and nine public service awards from the American Radio Relay League forhandling amateur radio traffic during emergencies throughout the world. In the days prior to Hurricane Audrey, he was appointed Emergency Coordinator by the American Radio League, and was responsible for the organization of emergency communications, before, during and after the disaster. He received commendations from the Lake Charles Area Supervisor LCH FSS and the FAA Control Chief at the Lake Charles Regional Airport for his organizing and directing HAM radio communication the annual air shows. He had been recognized by the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Civil Defense and local Law Enforcement agencies for his assistance in emergency communication. Survivors include his wife, Rosa E.(Teall) White. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the charity of choice the family said. WHITE, Roger A LCAP 4/13/1998 Funeral services for Roger A White, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in First United Methodist Church. The Revs. Steven Spurlock, Carl Lueg and Henry Bowdon Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. White died at 9:33 a.m. Monday, April 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Hannibal, Mo., he had lived in the Lake Charles area for the past 48 years. He was a graduate of Triplett, Missouri High School and Central Technical Institute in Kansas City, Mo. with an Associate of Engineering Degree in Aeronautical Radio Engineering. He taught first and second echelon aircraft radio maintenance and ARINC operating procedures before moving to Lake Charles. He also held an FCC First Class Radiotelephone Operator's License and worked as an emergency disc jockey and broadcast engineer on local radio and TV stations for many years. He was a clerk at Cities Service Oil Company and retired after 32 years of service. He had served as a sergeant in the Army Air Corp during World War II and was a member of the 33rd Fighter Squadron in North Africa. He was a member of the American Legion in Brunswick, Mo. and of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles. He was a licensed amateur radio operator for 52 years, (W5SKW), a member of the Southwest Louisiana Amateur Repeater Club, a former board member and honorary chairman for the Louisiana National Air Show and a member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. He had received numerous commendations including 15 Certi-ficates of Merit from the Boy Scout Council for organizing and furnishing Ham Radio communications between Camp Edgewood and Lake Charles before telephone facilities were installed and nine public service awards from the American Radio Relay League for handling amateur radio traffic during emergencies throughout the world. In the days prior to Hurricane Audrey, he was appointed Emergency Coordinator by the American Radio League, and was responsible for the organization of emergency communications, before, during and after the disaster. He received commendations from the Lake Charles Area Supervisor LCH FSS and the FAA Control Chief at the Lake Charles Regional Airport for his organizing and directing HAM radio communications for the annual air shows. He had been recognized by the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Civil Defense and local Law Enforcement agencies for his assistance in emergency communication. Survivors include his wife, Rosa E. (Teall) White. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the charity of choice, the family said. WHITT, Theo LCAP 4/17/1998 Funeral services for Theo Whitt, 70, will be at 8 p.m. today, April 17, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visititation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Mr. Whitt died Friday, April 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Great St. Mary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Whitt. WILKINS, Roy W. LCAP 4/8/1998 Jennings -- Roy Woodrow Wilkins, 80, died at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in a Jennings care center. The body was cremated under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. WHITT, Theo LCAP 4/11/1998 Funeral arrangements for Theo Whitt, 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died at 6 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. WILLIAMS, Charles B. LCAP 4/19/1998 Baytown, Texas - Funeral ervices for Charles Bradley Charlie" Williams, 51, of Dayton, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 20, in Life Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Lynn Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Palms Memorial Park in Dayton under he direction of Sterling Funeral Home. Mr. Williams died Thursday, April 16,1998, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Dayton for the past 14 years. He was a painter/sand blaster in the marine shipyards and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Williams of Dayton; two sons Kevin Williams and Michael Williams, both of Dayton; two daughters, Melissa Jones and Angela Williams, both of Dayton; three sisters, Thelma Brister of Deer Park, Texas, Linda Arceneaux of Humble, Texas, and Charlotte Deason of Dayton; his mother, Eula Williams of Dayton; and five grandchildren. WILLIS, Ivy B. LCAP 4/13/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Ivy Benjamin Willis, 83, will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 13, in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Willis died Saturday, April 11, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. WINSOR, Robert D. LCAP 4/13/1998 Lutz, Fla. - Robert Duckett Winsor, 73, a former Lake Charles resident, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 1998, in a Lutz, Fla. hospital. The body will be cremated under direction of All County Funeral Home and Crematory. WINSOR, Robert D. LCAP 4/14/1998 Lutz, Fla. - Robert Duckett Winsor, 73, a former Lake Charles resident, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 1998, in a Lutz, Fla. hospital. The body will be cremated under direction of All County Funeral Home and Crematory. WOODS, Shirley, Mrs. LCAP 4/7/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Woods, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 7, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Woods died Saturday, April 4, 1998, in Houston. WOODS, Shirley , Mrs. LCAP 4/6/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Shirley Woods, 73, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Houston. WRIGHT, John LCAP 4/7/1998 Carlyss -- Funeral arrangements for John Wright, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in Lake Charles. WRIGHT, John F. LCAP 4/8/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for John F. "Jack" Wright, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 8, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmon will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas, under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.in the church. A rosary was said on Tuesday. Mr. Wright died Monday, April 6, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Sulphur, he was raised in Orange, Texas, was a graduate of Starks High School and Lincoln Institute of Technology. In 1983, Mr. Wright retired from PPG Industries where he was a maintenance supervisor with 33 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss, Machinist Union Local 161 in Sulphur and Dynamic Dimensions. Survivors include his wife, Matilda Wright; one daughter, Carolyn Berry of Kirbyville, Texas; his mother, Addie Wright of Carlyss; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. WYATT, Dorothy L. Anacoco -- Funeral services for Dorothy Laverne Wyatt, 71, of Deer Park, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Sunday, April 5, 1998, in a Houston hospital. YEARBY, Ethel LCAP 4/3/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ethel Mae"Pam" January Yerby, 36, of Cameron will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Creol hospital. YERBY, Ethek Mae LCAP 4/4/1998 Cameron - Funeral services for Ethel Mae "Pam" January Yerby, 36, of Creolm will be at 11 am Monday, April 6 in Macedonia Baptist Church. The Rev. Willie Smith will officiate. Burial will be in St. Martin DePorres Cemetery in Grand Chenier under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 5pm Sunday in the church. Mrs. Yerby died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in the Creole hospital. A native of Creole, she was a member of Macedonia V\Baptist Church, where She was president of the youth department, a Sunday school teacher and member of the adult choir. Survivors include her husband, Irvin Yerby Sr.; one son Irvin Yerby Sr.; five brothers, Arceneaux January Jr. of Cameron, Donald and Joe January, both of Lake Charles, Rev, Henry January of Orlando, Fla. and Bernell January of Morgan City; six sisters, Evon, Aline, Mary Ann and Eva January and Emily Rogers, all of Cameron, and Faye Spriggs of Matthews, Virg,; and her mother Ethel January of Cameron. YOSS, Eva Eleanor G. LCAP 4/8/1998 Vidor, Texas -- Funeral services for Eva Eleanor Gillard Yoss, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 9, in Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today. Mrs. Yoss died Monday, April 6, 1998, in her residence. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Vidor since 1988 and was a housewife. Survivors include her husband, Harold L. Yoss; one son, William Beveridge of Ruidoso, N. Mex.; two daughters, Sherrill Avant of Carlsbad, N. M., and Judy Peeples of Pomfret, Md.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers' Foundation, the family said. ZIEGLER, Winnie LCAP 4/24/1998 Sulphur -- Graveside services for Winnie Ziegler, 92, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 24, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Ziegler died Wednesday, April 22, 1998, in Sulphur.