APRIL 1999 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 1999 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ABNEY, Norman R. Sr. LCAP 4/4/1999 Funeral services for Norman Richard Abney Sr. will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Abney died at 7:18 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a longtime member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church where he served as deacon, a member of the choir and Sunday school teacher for many years. He retired from Sowela Technical School as a maintenance supervisor. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Stagg Abney; three sons, Norman R. Abney Jr. of Aurora, Mo., Michael L. Abney of Bossier City and Thomas W. Abney Sr. of DeRidder; three daughters, Catherine Abney Trahan of Monticello, Ark., Theda Abney Trahan of Starks and Sonia Abney Adams of Santa Fe, N.M.; three brothers, Ted Abney of Sulphur, Claude Abney of Bridge City, Texas, and Macs Abney of Cleveland; one sister, Lillian Linscomb of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ABNEY, Norman R. Sr. LCAP 4/5/1999 Funeral services for Norman Richard Abney Sr. will be at 11 a.m. today, April 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Abney died at 7:18 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a longtime member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church where he served as deacon, a member of the choir and Sunday school teacher for many years. He retired from Sowela Technical School as a maintenance supervisor. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Stagg Abney; three sons, Norman R. Abney Jr. of Aurora, Mo., Michael L. Abney of Bossier City and Thomas W. Abney Sr. of DeRidder; three daughters, Catherine Abney Bellott of Monticello, Ark., Theda Abney Trahan of Starks and Sonia Abney Adams of Santa Fe, N.M.; three brothers, Ted Abney of Sulphur, Claude Abney of Bridge City, Texas, and Macs Abney of Cleveland, Okla.; one sister, Lillian Linscomb of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ACOR, Evelyn W. LCAP 4/12/1999 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Evelyn West Acor, 86, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 12, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pine Prairie. Mrs. Acor died Sunday, April 11, 1999, in her residence. ALFRED, Alver LCAP 4/14/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Alver "Brother Alve" Alfred, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in New Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Honey Bee Cemetery under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Alfred died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 1999, in his residence. ALLEN, Timothy G. LCAP 4/23/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Timothy Glenn Allen, 46, of Pasadena, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, in Canaan Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Allen died Monday, April 19, 1999, in Pasadena. ANDERSON, Ronald R. LCAP 4/1/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Ronald Reagan Anderson, 33, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Wednesday in a truck accident between Bunkie and Cheneyville. ANDERSON, Ronald R. LCAP 4/2/1999 ALEXANDRIA -- Funeral services for Ronald Reagan Anderson, 33, will be at 7 p.m. today, April 2, in the Church of Lord Jesus. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery in Lecompte under the direction Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Anderson died at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in a truck accident between Bunkie and Cheneyville. ANTHONY, Adam LCAP 4/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Adam Anthony, 86, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. ANTHONY, Adam Jr. LCAP 4/30/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Adam "Bash" Anthony Jr., 86, will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Herman Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Anthony died at 9:15 a.m Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Freetown, he lived in Lake Charles and Roanoke before moving to Jennings. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. May Jones Anthony; three daughters, Gwendolyn Chaney, Patricia Rice, both of California, and Corrie West of Jennings; four sons, Bobby Gene Anthony and Adam Anthony III, both of Jennings, and James Anthony and Warren Lee Anthony, both of California; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. ARCHER, Jimmie E. LCAP 4/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Jimmie E. Archer, 61, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in a New Orleans hospital. ARCHER, Jimmie E. LCAP 4/21/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jimmie E. Archer, 61, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Mr. Archer died at 4:06 a.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. ARDOIN, Whitney Ardoin LCAP 4/21/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Whitney Ardoin, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 5:30 p.m. rosary; and from 7 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Ardoin died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in his residence. A native of Chataignier, he was a local businessman, farmer and banker. He served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps during World War II. He retired as co-owner of Ardoin Marble Works and Mount Calvary Cemetery. He was past president of Southwest Loan Co., board member of Southwest Fidelity, past board member of St. Landry Homestead, and member of Louisiana Cajun Culture and Music Club, Ducks Unlimited and the Eunice Area Camp Fire Girls of America. He was a parishioner of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Luna Rose LeJeune Ardoin; one son, Whitney "Ray" Ardoin Jr. of Eunice; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Darilyn) Harper of Lake Charles and Brenda Ann Ardoin of Eunice; one brother, Lannes Ardoin of Ville Platte; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1022, Eunice, LA 70535 or Hospice of St. Landry, 1370 S. Union St., Opelousas, LA 70570, the family said. ARDOIN, Harry D. Sr. LCAP 4/27/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral arrangements for Harry Dean "Bull" Ardoin Sr., 55, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. ARDOIN, Harry LCAP 4/28/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Harry Dean "Bull" Ardoin, 55, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 28, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Jude Barnett will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery. Visitation is until service time. Mr. Ardoin died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a resident of Oberlin. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Ardoin of Oberlin; three sons, Harry Dean "Dino" Ardoin Jr. of Oberlin and Cary Wilson and Rick Bertrand, both of Marietta, Ga.; three daughters, Michelle Bourg of Elizabeth and Donna Bertrand and Beth Meyers, both of Marietta; one sister, Jeanette Hornsby of Oberlin; his parents, Roman and Beatrice Ardoin of Oberlin; and seven grandchildren. ARDOIN, Harry LCAP 4/29/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Harry Dean "Bull" Ardoin, 55, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Jude Brunnert officiated. Burial was in Oaklin Springs Cemetery. Mr. Ardoin died Monday, April 26, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a resident of Oberlin. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Ardoin of Oberlin; three sons, Harry Dean "Dino" Ardoin Jr. of Oberlin and Cary Wilson and Rick Bertrand, both of Marietta, Ga.; three daughters, Michelle Bourg of Elizabeth and Donna Bertrand and Beth Meyers, both of Marietta; one sister, Jeanette Hornsby of Oberlin; his parents, Roman and Beatrice Ardoin of Oberlin; and seven grandchildren. ARDOIN, Carol Q. LCAP 4/1/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Carol Quincey Ardoin, 62, of Jacksonville, N.C., will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today. Mrs. Ardoin died Monday, March 29, 1999, in Jacksonville. A native of DeQuincy, she lived most of her life in the Calcasieu Parish area. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Edgar James Quincey of Jacksonville; one daughter, Renee Marian Quincey of DeQuincy; three brothers, Calvin Cooley of DeRidder and Alvin and Nathan Cooley, both of DeQuincy; two sisters, Ruth Amshof of Arkansas and Marjorie Thristrup of DeQuincy; and three grandchildren. ASCH, Mozelle W. LCAP 4/30/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mozelle Williams Asch, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Mrs. Asch died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a Houston hospital. ASHFORD, Kenneth J. LCAP 4/12/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Kenneth J. Ashford, 77, of Basile, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Ashford died Sunday, April 11, 1999. AVERITT, Billy LCAP 4/1/1999 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Billy "Bill" Averitt, 58, of DeRidder, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, in Trout Creek Pentecostal Church. The Rev. James Kimball will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Averitt died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a member of the Trout Creek Pentecostal Church and was well known in the surrounding area as a gospel singer. He was the founder of the Bill Averitt and the Revelators singing group. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Averitt; two sons, Ricky Perry and Ronald "Tiny" Averitt, both of Merryville; one daughter, Susan Schiro of Merryville; one brother, Arthur Averitt of Houston; one sister, Marjorie Gamble of Shreveport; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BABB, Myrtle M. LCAP 4/14/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Myrtle Mathis Babb, 81, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in Glenmora First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Babb died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in her residence. BABB, John E. LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for John E. Babb, 53, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Texas hospital. BABB, John E. LCAP 4/17/1999 Funeral services for John Eddie Babb, 53, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 17, in Living Way Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Edward Sermon and C.R. Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-noon at the funeral home and from 2 p.m. in the church. Mr. Babb died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in a Texas hospital. A native of Alamo, Ga., he was a former resident of Warner Robins, Ga., and resided in Lake Charles since 1974. He was a member of Living Way Pentecostal Church, the American Legion and the Disabled Veterans and Paralyzed Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Babb; two sons, Brian B. Comer of Hecker and Micheal A. Babb of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Ann Bennett and Bertha Mae Shirley, both of Hawkinsville, Ga.; his stepmother, Loraine Moore of Centerville, Ga.; and his stepfather, Emmett R. Head of Bonaire, Ga. BAIER, Bertha , Mrs. LCAP 4/1/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Webb "Kiffie" Baier, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Baier died at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. BAKER, Beatrice F. LCAP 4/3/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for Beatrice F. Baker, 98, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. BAKER, Beatrice F. LCAP 4/4/1999 WESTLAKE -- Memorial services for Beatrice Frances Kozeny Baker, 98, will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie and Grover G. Hanes Jr. will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Baker died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Chicago. She attended Bernard College in Georgia and the University of Arkansas and earned bachelor's degrees in English and history from Stetson University, DeLand, Fla. She lived in Niagara Falls, New York, and Lutz, Fla. before moving to Louisiana. She and her family ran the Maplewood Five and Dime until 1960. She was a member of Rebekah Harmony Lodge 78, Maplewood Garden Club and several business organizations. Survivors include one son, Richard Frank "Dickey" Baker. BARNES, Nova LCAP 4/16/1999 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Nova ''Ginny'' Barnes, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Barnes died at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. BARNES, Nova LCAP 4/15/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Nova Barnes, 79, of Pine Prairie will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Mamou hospital. BARNES, Mary D. LCAP 4/1/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mary D. Barnes, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 1, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. A rosary was said Wednesday evening. Mrs. Barnes died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Czechoslovakia, she was a resident of Welsh. She was a graduate of Hartford General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 20 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters and Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, George Barnes of Welsh; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Sandy) Benoit of Welsh; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BARTIE, Earl LCAP 4/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Earl Bartie, 87, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Sulphur hospital. BARTIE, Earl W. LCAP 4/23/1999 Funeral services for Earl W. Bartie, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Bartie died Sunday, April 18, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Cameron, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a member of Starlight Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 35 years, an usher and worked with Vacation Bible School. Survivors include one son, Earl H. Bartie of Lake Charles; one daughter, Eve Richard of Lancaster, Calif.; one brother, Abram Bartie of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. BEDNAREK, Richard A. LCAP 4/27/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Richard Alexander Bednarek, 57, will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday, April 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Bednarek died Monday, April 26, 1999, in his residence. BELL, Brantley S. LCAP 4/10/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Brantley Stewart Bell, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Bell died at 11:24 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, in a Covington hospital. BELL, Delores Jean LCAP 4/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Delores Jean "Dodo" Bell, 60, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Lake Charles. BELL, Brantley S. LCAP 4/11/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Brantley Stewart Bell, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Bell died at 11:24 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, in a Covington hospital. He was a native of Kinder, where he lived most of his life. Survivors include four sister, Catherine Bell Muffoletto of Baton Rouge, Isabella Bell Romano of Baker, Dee LaFleur Fornet of Kinder and Lenora LaFleur Aguillard of Elton; and two stepbrothers, Tilman LaFleur of Schiever and Clarence LaFleur of Gray. BELL, Delores , Mrs. LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Delores Jean "Dodo" Bell, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in the Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Holy Church. Elder Larry Gasaway will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Bell died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she had been employed as a janitor/custodian and as head cook with the Head Start program. She was most recently employed by the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a cook at Oak Park Middle School. She was an active member of the Rose of Sharon Church where she served as Sunday school secretary. Survivors include four sons, Robert, John and Clarence Bell, all of Lake Charles, and Raymond Bell of Detroit, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Gaynell Finister, Mrs. Tammy Guillory and Mrs. Melanie Jacobs, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Leroy Williams of Lake Charles and Leonard Williams of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Chester Lee "Moses" Pitts of Lake Charles and Mrs. Patsy Wade of Los Angeles; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BENOIT, Winnie LCAP 4/16/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Winnie Benoit, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 16, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation continues today. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Benoit died at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Kaplan, she was a longtime resident of Lake Arthur. She had lived in Lake Charles the past two years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Catherine Ann Pettifield of Lake Arthur; one sister, Ezar Henry of Jennings; and three grandchildren. BENOIT, Anastazie D. LCAP 4/19/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Anastazie Dyson Benoit, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in Little Chenier under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Benoit died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Pecan Island, she lived in Cameron. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, Floyd L. Benoit of Creole, Andrew W. Benoit of Ragley and Donald E. Benoit of Lake Charles; one daughter, Glenda M. McClelend of Cameron; one brother, Rufen Dyson of Grand Chenier; one sister, Mae Miller of Grand Chenier; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BENOIT, Anastazie D. LCAP 4/18/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral arrangements for Anastazie Dyson Benoit, 88, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. BLACK, Thomas W. LCAP 4/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Thomas Winfred Black, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in Sulphur Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Black died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Pinehurst, N.C., he had lived in Sulphur since 1951. He was a former owner of Sandhill Lumber Company in Moss Bluff. He was a senior-junior warden. He was a stewardship and chairman of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife Margaret White of Sulphur; one son, Stephen Black of Sulphur; two daughters, Ann Vallette and Becky Mitchell, both of Sulphur; three brothers, Harold Black of Westin, N.C., Norman Black of Southern Pines, N.C., and Nelson Black of Aberdeen, N.C.; four sisters, Thelma Heidlage of Sarcoxie, Mo., Melba Vest of North Carolina, Carolyn Smith of Pinehurst, N.C., and Betty McKenzie of Southern Pines, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, the family said. BLACK, Thomas W. LCAP 4/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Thomas Winfield Black, 70, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BLACK, Thomas W. LCAP 4/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Thomas Winfred Black, 70, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 17, in Sulphur Memorial Chapel. The Revs. Nick Abraham and Hal Hutchison will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Black died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Pinehurst, N.C., he lived in Sulphur since 1951. He was a former owner of Sandhill Lumber Company in Moss Bluff. He was a senior-junior warden and stewardship chairman of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Black of Sulphur; one son, Stephen Black of Sulphur; two daughters, Ann Vallette of Sulphur, and Becky Mitchell of Sulphur; three brothers, Harold Black of Westin, N.C., Norman Black of Southern Pines, N.C., and Nelson Black of Aberdeen, N.C.; four sisters, Thelma Heidlage of Sarcoxie, Mo., Melba Vest of North Carolina, Carolyn Smith of Pinehurst, N.C., and Betty McKenzie of Southern Pines, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, the family said. BLACKWELL, Jackie J. LCAP 4/30/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jackie Junior Blackwell, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Blackwell died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in Leesville. BLACKWELL, Jackie LCAP 4/29/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Jackie Blackwell, 63, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Leesville. BLAIR, Sandra LCAP 4/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Sandra Blair, 54, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 10:31 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. CAMEL, Lindsey J. LCAP 4/25/1999 Funeral services for Lindsey J. Camel, 73, will be at 3 p.m. Monday April 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Garrett Caraway will officiate. Burial Will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Camel died at 8:29 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Bosco and a resident of Lake Charles the past 57 years, he served in the Army during World War Il. He was the former Owner Of the Magnolia Lounge and Veterans Cab Service Since 1971, he was the owner and operator of City Spring Service. Survivors include one son, Eric Lynn Camel of Westlake; two broth- ers, Marius and,Dallas Camel, both of Jennings; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. OWENS, Buford A. LCAP 4/25/1999 SLAGLE Funeral services for Buford A. Owens, 78, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 25, in Walnut Hill United !Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery under the direction of BeauregardVernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Owens died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. OWENS, Willis Jr. LCAP 4/25/1999 Funeral services for Willis "W.J. Sport, Cat" Owens Jr., 71, will be at 7 p.m. today, April 25, in Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Robert L. Owens and Al Stevens will officiate' Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mr. Owens died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, he lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He was employed with the Lake Charles Stevedores for 32 years. He was a chef at Lake Charles Country Club. He was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Richard' Owens; three sons, Rev. Robert L., Christopher and Patrick Owens, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Rosemary 0.Williams of Port Arthur, Texas and Barbara Gail, Monica Ann and Bridget Owens, all of Lake Charles; one brother, William Owens of Lake Charles; 14. grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. RIPPY infant LCAP 4/25/1999 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Kayla Rippy, infant daughter of Jack and Rippy, will announced by Matthews and Funeral Home. She died at 8:30 p.m.Thursday in New Orleans. STINE, Ethel D. LCAP 4/25/1999 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Ethel Dailey Stine, 93, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Mrs. Stine died Friday, April 23,1999, in Sulphur. TARTER, Dorothy H. LCAP 4/25/1999 ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Dorothy H. Tarter, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26,,in Dorman Funeral Home. The Rev. F.A. Stephenson will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles, with a committal service at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Tarter died Friday , April 23, 1999, in a Vidor, Texas, care center. A native of Sweetlake she was a longtime Orange Mt She was a housewife. She," 4 member of the First Baptist Church Mauriceville. Survivors include her husband Jerry Tarter; one son, Gerald Tarter of Allendale S.C.; her mother, Mable Hebert of DeRidder; and one grandson. WILLIAMS, Robert L. LCAP 4/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Robert Lee Williams, 69, of 1233 Mayo St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He BLAIR, Sandra T., Mrs. LCAP 4/30/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra May Thibodeaux Blair, 54, will be at 8 p.m. today, April 30, in Union Mission Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Bellard died at 10:31 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in the local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Jennings, she was a member of the Union Mission Baptist Church where she was a member of the senior choir. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Lord Blair; one daughter, Angela Blair of Jennings; two sisters, Romona Davis, Bertha Thibodeaux, both of Jennings; two brothers, Donald Ray Til Thibodeaux and Nathan Thibodeaux Jr., both of Jennings; and one grandson. BLANCHARD, Anita C. LCAP 4/7/1999 NAPOLEONVILLE -- Funeral services for Anita Clement Blanchard, 84, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 7, from St. Anne Catholic Church. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery under direction of Landry's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Mrs. Blanchard died Monday, April 5, 1999. A native of LaRose, she lived in Baton Rouge. Survivors include one son, Ray James Blanchard; three daughters, Beryl Ivanyisky, Clarise Boudreaux and Denise Mitchel; two brothers, Pierce and Daniel Clement; one sister, Rita Blanchard; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. BLANCHARD, Jacqueline LCAP 4/23/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jacqueline Blanchard, 71, of Newton, Texas, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, April 23, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. She died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a Newton care center. BLANCHARD, Anita C. LCAP 4/6/1999 NAPOLEONVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Anita Clement Blanchard, 84, will be announced by Landry's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a nursing home in Baton Rouge. BLAND, Oliver K. LCAP 4/1/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Oliver Keith Bland, 77, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BLAND, Oliver K. LCAP 4/2/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Oliver Keith Bland, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mr. Bland died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Beaumont, Texas, and had lived in DeQuincy for 51 years. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific Theater. He was discharged as a staff sergeant with numerous awards and medals. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 1986 after 40 years of service. He served as local chairman of Transportation Union Local 1458 for 20 years and was the union assistant general chairman. He was a member and past commander of VFW Post 3221. He was a board member of the Railroad Museum and was involved in various other civic organizations. He was a member of First Baptist Church and served on many church committees. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Wright Bland; three daughters, Olivia Gray of DeQuincy, Jeanie "Tommy" VanWinkle and Suzanne DeRamus of Belleville, Ill.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BONINI, Ruth G., Mrs. LCAP 4/27/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Gordon Bonini, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Bonini died Friday, March 5, 1999, in Scottsdale, Ariz. BONVILLION, Rebecca A. LCAP 4/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Bonvillion, 37, of Euless, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 10, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m She died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, 1999, in her residence. A native of Jennings, she was a resident of Euless, Texas. A graduate of Jennings High School in 1979 and LSU in 1984, she worked in costumer service for American Airlines. Survivors include three brothers, Kevin Regan and Greg Regan, both of Houma, and Glynn Regan of Jennings; one sister, Mrs. Keith (Angie) Comeaux of Jennings; and her parents, Thomas and Lois Regan of Jennings. BONVILLION, Rebecca A. LCAP 4/8/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Rebecca Ann Bonvillion, 37, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. She died Monday in Fort Worth, Texas. BOOTH, Pearl E., Mrs. LCAP 4/19/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Edith Booth, 72, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Booth died Sunday April 18, 1999, in a Leesville care center. BORAX, McKinley LCAP 4/14/1999 BAYOU CHICOT -- Funeral services for McKinley Borax, 97, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, in St. James Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Borax died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. BORAX, McLinley LCAP 4/12/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for McLinley Borax, 97, of Cheneyville, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital. BORRELL, Eugene A. LCAP 4/10/1999 Funeral services for Eugene Adam Borrell, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Borrell died Friday, April 9, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Gueydan, he moved to Sulphur where he attended school before joining the Navy in World War II. Returning to Lake Charles in 1945, he graduated from McNeese State University. He served as director in various V.A. hospitals before serving as director of the Olin E. Teague Veteran Center in Temple, Texas, where he retired. He was the recipient of numerous superior performance awards as a senior executive with the federal government. He also received the highest award given to a V.A. employee called the "Distinguished Career Award." He was well known as a wildlife artist. He was past Master of John C. Ayres Masonic Lodge 437. BORRELL, Eugene A. LCAP 4/11/1999 Funeral services for Eugene Adam Borrell, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Mr. Borrell died Friday, April 9, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Gueydan, he moved to Sulphur where he attended school before joining the U.S. Navy in World War II. Returning to Lake Charles in 1945, he from McNeese State University. He served as director in various V.A. hospitals before serving as director of the Olin E. Teague Veteran Center in Temple, Texas, where he retired. He was the recipient of numerous superior performance awards as a senior executive with the federal government. He also received the highest award given to a V.A. employee called the "Distinguished Career Award." He was well known as a wildlife artist. He was past Master of John C. Ayres Masonic Lodge 437. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Blankenship Borrell; one son, Dr. Charles Avery Borrell of Lake Charles; three daughters, Pamela Borrell Jaeger of Austin, Texas, Penny Borrell Scharn of Sugarland, Texas, and Kathy Borrell McRae of Temple, Texas; one sister, Fronnie Borrell LeBlanc of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; and eight grandchildren. BOSTICK, Ed S. LCAP 4/11/1999 Funeral services for Ed S. Bostick, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Bostick died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Ragley from 1972 to 1995 when he returned to Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was an usher and lector at St. Pius the 10th in Ragley and was a CCD teacher. He attended The Cursillo in Prarie Rhond. He was the owner of Ed's Sandwich Co. from 1958 to 1995 and Ed's Refrigerator in the 1980s. Survivors include his wife, Lettie Grace Buller Bostick; three sons, John Bostick of Ragley, Reggie Bostick of Sulphur and Jerome Bostick of Moss Bluff; six daughters, Sheila Pousson of Moss Bluff, Sharon Stewart of Vinton, Becky Hastings of Denver, Colo., Pam Richard of Lake Charles, Mary Fontenot of Ragley and Wendy Sain of Aurora, Colo.; one brother, Bo Benson of Houston; 26 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BOSWELL, Jason P. LCAP 4/1/1999 Funeral services for Jason Paul Boswell, 22, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ellis LeBouef will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Boswell died Friday, March 26, 1999, in Kingston, Wash. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a 1994 graduate of Barbe High School and a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his twin brother, Bryan Boswell; four sisters, Lauren Boswell, Megan Boswell, Christi Weeks and Amber Weeks; his father and stepmother, Jonathan and Kathy Boswell; his mother, Pamela Justice; his paternal grandmother, Pauline Boswell, all of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Euna Mae Justice of Opelousas. BRITT, Wayne W. LCAP 4/8/1999 OPELOUSAS -- Funeral services for Wayne W. Britt, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will officiate. Burial will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Britt died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in his residence. A resident of Opelousas, he was a retired security guard. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. David (Connie) Eliasson of Opelousas; one brother, Dale Britt of Opelousas; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. BROOKS, Lea M. LCAP 4/10/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Lea Mononah Brooks, 94, of Anacoco will be at 4 p.m. today, April 10, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Brooks died Thursday, April 8, 1999, in Anacoco. BROOKS, Lea M. LCAP 4/9/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Lea Mononah Brooks, 94, of Anacoco will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Leesville. BROUSSARD, Willie R. Sr. LCAP 4/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services with a Masonic service for Willie Roy Broussard Sr., 85, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Masons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Broussard died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, he was a resident of Sulphur since 1945 and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge 424. He worked for Cit-Con Lube Plant and retired in 1967. Survivors include two sons, Willie R. Broussard Jr. and Jack O. Broussard, both of Sulphur; one sister, Leta Wilky of San Antonio; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Hazel T. LCAP 4/2/1999 Funeral services for Hazel Trahan Broussard, 79, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 2, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe Steffes will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Broussard died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Crowley and had lived in Baton Rouge for the past 19 years. She retired as a cafeteria worker from St. Michael Elementary School after 23 years of service. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Ladies Altar Society and received the St. Joseph Academy Certificate of Honor for Brotherhood and Sisterhood in 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Ann Arrighi of Baton Rouge and Mary Darbonne of Nederland, Texas; two sons, Wayne Trahan of Crowley and Dennis Trahan of Sulphur; one sister, Hilda Blincoe of Silsbee, Texas; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Joseph E. LCAP 4/19/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Joseph Edward "Joey" Broussard, 38, of Orange, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, in First Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Greg Frazier will officiate. Interment will be in Doyle Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the Emily O'Brien Center. Mr. Broussard died Saturday, April 17, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Orange. He was a graduate of OCARC. Survivors include his sister, Dreama Sullivan of Starks; and his parents, J.E. Broussard of Vinton and Joyce Shillings of Orange. BROUSSARD, Hedrick Sr. LCAP 4/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Hedrick Broussard Sr., 85, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus Mausoleum in Hessmer under direction of Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Broussard died Monday, April 12, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. BUFFINGTON, Gertie LCAP 4/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Gertie "Burge" Buffington, 80, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Havens Cemetery in Beehive Community. She died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. BUFFORD, Linda E. LCAP 4/18/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Linda Eve Bufford, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday. Miss Bufford died Saturday, April 17, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Hackberry and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Wynne Burrel Buford of Hackberry; and one sister, Edna Faye Hebert of Sulphur. BURKETT, Frederick LCAP 4/17/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Frederick "Ted" Burkett, 50, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Burkett died Wednesday, April 14, 1999. A native of Zanesville, Ohio, he was reared in Westlake and was a resident of Sulphur. A former employee of PPG, he was a member of the National Guard. He worked for a local logging company and did industrial painting and sandblasting. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Angela Pauline Constance of Westlake; one brother, Keith Roach of Carlyss; one sister, Brenda Dugas of Carlyss; his mother, Vada Roach of Sulphur; and one grandchild. BURKETT, Frederick LCAP 4/16/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Frederick "Ted" Burkett, 50, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Burkett died Wednesday, April 14, 1999. A native of Saintsville, Ohio, he was raised in Westlake and was a resident of Sulphur. A former employee of PPG, he was a member of the National Guard. He worked for a local logging company and did industrial painting and sandblasting. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Angela Pauline Constance of Westlake; one brother, Keith Roach of Carlyss; one sister, Brenda Dugas of Carlyss; his mother, Vada Roach of Sulphur; and one grandchild. BURKETT, Frederick S. LCAP 4/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Frederick S. Burnett, 50, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Sulphur. BYRNE, Mary B. LCAP 4/11/1999 Funeral services for Mary B. "Tish" Byrne, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and 8-9:45 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Byrne died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Knoxville, Tenn., she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 43 years. She was a graduate of St. Thomas School of Nursing in Nashville, Tenn., and was an operating room nurse at St. Patrick Hospital for 25 years. She was a member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Clifford M. Byrne; four sons, Mike and Kevin Byrne, both of Lake Charles, Tim Byrne of Elton and Terry Byrne of Bristow, Va.; one daughter, Diane Brown of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Sister Diane Bickley of Catonsville, Md.; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Lake Charles, the family said. CALCOTE, J.P. LCAP 4/17/1999 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for J.P. Calcote, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in Providence Baptist Church in Providence Community. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Calcote died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 1999, in a Rosepine care facility. CALONGNE, Robert J. LCAP 4/28/1999 Funeral services for Robert J. "Bob" Calongne, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 29, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Calongne died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of New Orleans. He earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from LSU in 1942. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 42nd Infantry, Rainbow Division that liberated concentration camps in Europe. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church where he served as an usher, lector and Eucharistic minister. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Rose Paternostro Calongne; two sons, Robert J. Calongne Jr. of Hammond and Daniel T. Calongne of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Susan M. Calongne of Albuquerque, N.M., and Kathy Calongne of Alexandria; one sister, Miriam Hodges of Metairie; and four grandchildren. CAPTAIN, Manuel LCAP 4/25/1999 KINDER - Funeral services for Manuel Captain, 88, will be at 11 a.m.Monday, April 26, in St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Botley (this is exactly how it reads in the newspaper) died at 4:05 am Saturday, April 24, 1999, in his Kinder residence. PRATER, Ruby C. LCAP 4/25/1999 Funeral services for Ruby Selena Cotlone Prater, 62, of 1007 N. Shattuck will be at 7 P.m.. Monday, April 26, in Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in West Fork Cmetery in Moss Bluff under the diretion of Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5-7 pm Monday in the church. Mrs. Prater died at 4:40 pm Tuesday, April 20, 1999 in a local hospital. A native of Moss Bluff, she had lived in lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Mt. Caolvary Baptist Church where she was a senior usher. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She had worked at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital for 14 years. She was an Avon salesman. Survivors include her husband, Wilford Prater of Lake Charles; two sons, Harold Cotlone of Lake Charles and James Cotlone of Los Angeles; four sisters, Aliee Dumas of Tialto, Calif., Bernice Weldon of Houston and Mrs. Mattie C. Walker and Mrs. Bernadteet C. Aaron, both of Lake Charles; one brother, L.J. Skillman of San Laendro, Calif.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. CAPTAIN, Manuel LCAP 4/26/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Manuel Captain, 88, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 26, in St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Captain died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in his Kinder residence. CARMOUCHE, Josephine T. LCAP 4/29/1999 NAPOLEONVILLE -- Funeral services for Josephine Talbot "Jo" Carmouche, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, from St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Vic Messina will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery under the direction of Landry's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Carmouche died at 8:08 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 1999. Survivors include three sons, Donald, George and Jim Carmouche; four daughters, Kathleen "Suger" Meyer, Betty Lott, Jeanette Landry and Liz Carmouche; two brothers, George and Bert Talbot; four sisters, Lucille Foley, Betty Berniard, Jane Marks and Catherine Maloney; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. CARO, Anthony Sr. LCAP 4/13/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Anthony Caro Sr., 56, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 12:34 p.m. Sunday in a Baton Rouge hospital. CARO, Anthony J. Sr. LCAP 4/14/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Anthony Joseph Caro Sr., 56, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6:30 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Caro died at 12:34 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Brownwood, Texas, he was a resident of Lake Arthur and an oilfield construction worker. Survivors include four sons, Anthony J. Caro Jr. of Lakeside, Warren Patrick Caro of Walker, Steven Ray Breaux of Jennings and Anthony Jerome Caro of Morse; two daughters, Ursula Lynn McDaniel of Lakeside and Mrs. Howard (Mary Margaret) Christmas of Jennings; one sister, Donna Trahan of Texas; and seven grandchildren. CARO, Anthony Sr. LCAP 4/12/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Anthony Caro Sr., 56, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 12:34 p.m. Sunday in a Baton Rouge hospital. CARROLL, Paul E. LCAP 4/21/1999 Funeral arrangements for Paul E. Carroll, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. CARROLL, Paul E. LCAP 4/22/1999 Graveside services for Paul Earl Carroll, 84, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 21, in Prien Cemetery. The Rev. Ernest Walker will officiate. Mr. Carroll died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in a local hospital. He was native of Merryville and resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. An officer in the Army, he served in the Battle of the Buldge during World War II, where he was injured and received the Purple Heart. He attended LSU, where he was an all-conference tackle football player and played in the first two Sugar Bowls. He was owner and operator of North American Van Lines Agency in Lake Charles. He was a member of Lake Charles Kiwanis. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Carroll of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cam Carroll Cox of Lake Charles; one brother; four sisters; and one granddaughter. CAVANAUGH, Eva N. LCAP 4/27/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Eva Norrene Cavanaugh, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Castor Baptist Church. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Cavanaugh died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in Baton Rouge. CEASAR, Albert , Mrs. LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Albert (Mable) Ceasar, 54, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery in Elton. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Ceasar died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Elton and had lived in Lake Charles for 27 years. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Bridgette Jackson, Morticia Ceasar and Ashley Ceasar, all of Lake Charles; eight brothers, Freddie Williams of Elton, Leo Williams, Larry Williams and Cleveland Williams, all of LaPorte, Wiley Williams, John Williams and Torrey Williams, all of Lake Charles, and Warren Williams of Kinder; three sisters, Elnora Lewis, Gloria Robinson and LaDasha Williams, all of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. CEASAR, Mable LCAP 4/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mable Ceasar will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. CHENEY, Karl W. LCAP 4/20/1999 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Funeral services for Karl Wayne Cheney, 34, of Starks, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, in Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Jeremy Shields will officiate. Burial will be in the Beaumont Haven of Rest Cemetery. Vistiation will be 6-9 p.m. today. Mr. Cheney died Sunday, April 18, 1999, in Beaumont. He was a former service manager in the automotive transmission repair business. Survivors include two sons, Michael Edward Eagles of Shreveport and Alan Wayne Cheney of Beaumont; one brother, Beau Cheney of Lumberton, Texas; one stepbrother, James Todd Barnes of Beaumont; two stepsisters, Sherry M. Fields of Vidor, Texas and Lisa T. Kilroy of Peoria, Ariz.; his father, Kenneth Wayne Cheney of Manchester, Tenn; and his mother and stepfather, Emma Lee ''Angel'' Barnes and James H. Barnes of Starks. COMEAUX, Irene 4/5/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Irene Comeaux, 79, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 5, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Comeaux died Friday, April 2, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Morse, she was a resident of Sulphur since the early 1940s. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America since November 1946, the Altar Society for 40 years, lector for 13 years, Cajun Club for 10 years, Rosary Group 1984-98 and the Legion of Mary and Adoration Chapel group for many years. Survivors include one brother, Donald Istre of New Iberia; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Catholic Daughters of America of Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the family said. COMEAUX, Irene LCAP 4/4/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Irene Comeaux, 79, of Sulphur will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Comeaux died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in her residence. A native of Morse, she was a resident of Sulphur since the early 1940s. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur, where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America since November 1946, the Altar Society for 40 years, lector for 13 years, Cajun Club for 10 years, Rosary Group 1984-98 and the Legion of Mary and Adoration Chapel group for many years. Survivors include one brother, Donald Istre of New Iberia; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Catholic Daughters of America of Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the family said. COMEAUX, Raven LCAP 4/1/1999 MORGAN CITY -- Funeral services for Raven "Tootsie" Comeaux, 89, of Lake Charles will be at 4 p.m. today, April 1, in Twin City Funeral Home. Burial will be in Patterson Protestant Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. CONNER, Paul A. LCAP 4/1/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Paul Allen Conner, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 2, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Creole. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Eunice under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Conner died Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native and resident of Creole. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Creole. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Soileau Conner of Creole; five sons, Fred Conner of Creole, Mike and Darren Conner, both of Lake Arthur, Richard Conner of Lake Charles and Randall Conner of Sweetlake; two stepsons, Robert McCoy Jr. and Michael McCoy, both of Eunice; one stepdaughter, Sissy Gil of Eunice; one sister, Judith Hargrave of Lake Arthur; his mother, Veda Conner of Lake Arthur;12 grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren. CONRAD, Glen P. LCAP 4/26/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Glen P. Conrad, 84, of Valley Head, W.V., will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Pattin will officiate. Burial will be in Valley Head Cemetery in Valley Head. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Conrad died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a resident of Valley Head. He was a member of the Rotary and Masonic organizations. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Gay Madora Conrad; one son, Keith Conrad of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Ira Conrad of Valley Head and Crawford Conrad of North Carolina; three sisters, Marie Conrad and Monna Sayre, both of Monterville, W.V., and Virginia Hamrick of Beverly, W.V.; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice, the family said. COOPER, Joseph LCAP 4/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Joseph Cooper, 79, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, April 15, in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Cooper died Monday, April 12, 1999, in a Sulphur care facility. CORBELLO, Wilton LCAP 4/28/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Wilton "Bill" Corbello, 83, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Lance Simon and Eugene Gullett will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Corbello died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Vinton. He was a member of many clubs and organizations prior to his retirement in the late 1960s. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Corbello of Vinton; one son, Ernest E. Corbello of Vinton; one brother, Edward Corbello of Vinton; one sister, Melba Shaunfield of Rosebud, Texas; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. CORMIER, Thomas D. LCAP 4/17/1999 ALBANY -- Funeral services for Thomas Darrell "Tommy" Cormier, 62, were at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Geisler Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Square officiated. Burial was in Corbella's Mausoleum in Welsh. A native of Lacassine, he was disabled and resided at Hammond Developmental Center. Survivors include two sisters, Judith Kellogg of Gonzales and Geraldine Hubbell of Lafayette; his father, Loree Cormier; and mother, Thelma Ruth LeBlanc. CORMIER, Kenneth W. LCAP 4/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Cormier, 37, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He worked as a construction laborer. Survivors include his wife, Sadie D. Cormier; one son, Tyler Cormier of Jennings; three daughters, Raven Phelps of Michigan, Bridget Cormier of Rayne and Brandy Cormier of Welsh; two stepsons, Chad and Nick Chaisson, both of Jennings; two stepdaughters, Loretta and Jessica Chaisson, both of Jennings; two brothers, Hubert Cormier of Normangee, Texas, and Eldon "Jo" Fontenot Jr. of Jennings; one sister, Donna Cormier of Mermentau; and one grandchild. CORNISH, Aubrey LCAP 4/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Memorial services for Aubrey "Bear" Cornish, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, in Grace Church. He died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. CORNISH, Aubrey J. LCAP 4/8/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Aubrey J. "Bear" Cornish, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. COURVILLE, Elie LCAP 4/28/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Elie Courville, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 28, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Courville died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Lake Charles. COURVILLE, Elie LCAP 4/27/1999 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Elie Courville, 73, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. He died at 6:50 p.m. Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. CRYER, Charles W. LCAP 4/9/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Charles Wayne Cryer, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 9, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Cryer died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in DeRidder. CRYER, Charles W. LCAP 4/8/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Charles Wayne Cryer, 61, of DeRidder will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in DeRidder. CURNUTT, John LCAP 4/28/1999 John Curnutt died Friday, April 23, 1999 in a local hospital. His body was donated to science. He requested that there be no services. A native of Fort Smith, Ark., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1949. During World War II, he served in the European Theater, Battle of the Bulge, 823rd Tank Destroyers Battalion. The past owner of Lake Charles Electric, from which he retired in 1988, he was president of the State Contractors Licensing Board and a member of the IBEW Electrical Contractors Licensing Board. A charter member of the Habibi Shrine Temple, he was a 32nd Degree Mason. Survivors include his wife, Myra Curnutt; his daughter, Mrs. Gary Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Katy Marsh and Mrs. Sue Udouj, both of Fort Smith, Ark.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. DAIGLE, Sam Sr., Mrs. LCAP 4/4/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Sam (Emma Logue) Daigle Sr., 80, of Grand Lake will be at 3 p.m. Monday, April 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Daigle died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron, she was a longtime resident of Grand Lake. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Sam Daigle Sr. of Grand Lake; seven sons, Martin Daigle, Melvin Daigle, J.R. Daigle, Sam Daigle Jr. and E.J. Daigle, all of Grand Lake, L.P. Daigle of Gueydan and O.J. Daigle of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Yvonne Morgan of Lake Charles; two brothers, Wallace "Blacky" Nunez of Bell City and Joseph Nunez of Baton Rouge; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. DAIGLE, Sam Sr., Mrs. 4/5/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Sam (Emma Logue) Daigle Sr., 80, of Grand Lake will be at 3 p.m. today, April 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Daigle died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron, she was a longtime resident of Grand Lake. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; seven sons, Martin, Melvin, J.R., Sam Jr. and E.J. Daigle, all of Grand Lake, L.P. Daigle of Gueydan and O.J. Daigle of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Yvonne Morgan of Lake Charles; two brothers, Wallace "Blacky" Nunez of Bell City and Joseph Nunez of Baton Rouge; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. DANIELS, Dennis P. LCAP 4/4/1999 BRONX, N.Y. -- Funeral services for Dennis Paul Daniels, 47, of 1330 St. Mary Drive, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 5, in Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pittsburgh Cemetery in Pittsburgh. Local arrangements are by Fondel's Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Daniels died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. DANIELS, Dennis P. LCAP 4/1/1999 Funeral services for Dennis Paul Daniels, 47, of 1330 St. Mary Drive, will be held at a later date in Bronx, N.Y. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, April 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Daniels died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past several years. He was a baker. Survivors include one sister, Lisa Daniels Anderson of Lake Charles; one brother, Lee Daniels Jr. of St. Albany, N.Y.; and his mother, Mrs. Margie Brown Daniels of Lake Charles. DARNUTZER, Gilmore J. LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral services for Gilmore J. Darnutzer, 80, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, in St. John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Charles Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Darnutzer died at noon Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ridgeville, Wis., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1943. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He worked for federal civil service as a sheet metal worker until his retirement. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Leola Darnutzer of Lake Charles; three daughters, Linda Vincent of Lake Charles, Shirley Woodson of LaPorte, Texas, and Cynthia "Cindy" Bokun of Jasper, Texas; two sons, Ron and Gary Darnutzer, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Lyle Darnutzer of Milwaukee, Wis.; one sister, Dorothy Harding of Oregon, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. DARNUTZER, Gilmore J. LCAP 4/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gilmore J. Darnutzer, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 12 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. DAVIDSON, Charles R. LCAP 4/19/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Charles R. Davidson, 67, will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the Lafayette funeral home; and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. Mr. Davidson died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Welsh, he was a resident of Lafayette for 22 years. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner/operator of Davidson's Department Store in Elton before moving to Lafayette. He retired in 1995 from the U.S. Postal Service as a postal clerk with 35 years of service. He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Community, the American Legion Post 69, the American Legion Post of Elton, the 40 and 8 Local 1351 of Elton, the NARFE Chapter 615 of Lafayette and the APWU where he served as treasurer for many years. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine "Gerri" Davidson; three sons, Jeffrey Davidson of Iowa, Jay Davidson of Spring, Texas and Danny Davidson of Lafayette; three daughters, Cherilynn Cockrell of Spring and Rachelle Manuel and Anne Lasseigne, both of Lafayette; one brother, J.P. Davidson Jr. of Welsh; three sisters, Barbara Richard and Wanda And Mary Kaye Davidson, all of Welsh; and eight grandchildren. DAVIS, Louis LCAP 4/16/1999 BELLE PLACE -- Funeral services for Louis Davis, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in St. John Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. John Baptist Church under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home. Mr. Davis died 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. DAVIS, Patrick N. LCAP 4/9/1999 Funeral services for Patrick Neil Davis, 32, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Davis died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a motorcycle accident near Sulphur. A native of Decatur, Ill., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past three and a half years. He was a graduate of Richland High School in Lynnville, Tenn. and had served in the U.S. Navy "Seabees" as a steel worker first class. He was assigned to the U.S. Navy Recruiting District in Houston and for the last three and a half years he served at the Navy Recruiting Station in Lake Charles. He had been assigned to numerous "Seabee" battalions including the Field Hospitalization Mobilization Team and the exclusive Civic Action Team. He received numerous awards including the Meritorious Unit Commendation and several Navy achievement awards. He was also active in the Sea Cadet program, Chennault Division. He was a member of the Lake Charles Harleys Owner's Group. Survivors include one sister, Bobbi Denise Maxwell of Kapolei, Hawaii; his mother, Hope Elaine Staggs of Kapolei; his father, Edwin L. Davis of Decatur; and his paternal grandfather, Frederick R. Davis of Decatur. DAVIS, Patrick LCAP 4/8/1999 HAYES -- Memorial services for Patrick Davis, 32, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the Lorraine Bridge. Motorcyclists will ride from the corner of Prien Lake and Nelson Road at 2 p.m. Mr. Davis died Saturday, April 4, 1999, in a motorcycle accident on Old Spanish Trail. DAY, Fred E. Jr. LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral services for Fred Ernest Day Jr., 55, of Ragley will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Emmitt Wren will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Day died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in his residence. A native of Jonesboro, he had lived in the Ragley area for the past 23 years. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Local 406. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include three daughters, Cheryl Barr of Ragley, Connie Hext of DeQuincy and Cindy O'Neill of Gillis; one sister, Shirley Ashworth of Corpus Christi, Texas; and six grandchildren. DEAN, Waverly H. LCAP 4/3/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Waverly H. Dean, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Dean died Friday, April 2, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Moss Bluff. She was a descendent of a Moss Bluff pioneer family and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Carole Hillier of Covington. Memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Tammany Parish, 1202 South Tyler, Covington, LA 70433, the family said. DEMAREST, Durphy LCAP 4/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Durphy Demarest, 89, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:20 p.m. Friday in a local care center. DEMAREST, Durphy LCAP 4/18/1999 Funeral services for Durphy Demarest, 89, of Grand Lake, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Demarest died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Grand Lake community. He was a farmer and a guide for the Coastal Club for more than 20 years and retired from the Cameron Parish School Board. Survivors include two sons, Nathan Demarest of Grand Lake and Joseph Murray Demarest of Lake Charles; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. DEROUEN, Ruth H. LCAP 4/23/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Ruth H. Derouen, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 23, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mrs. Derouen died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in a Welsh care center. A native of Bell City, she lived in the Welsh area all of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and of the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband, James L. Derouen; four daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Elaine) Hebert of Welsh, Mrs. Terry (Beverly) Trahan of Moss Bluff, Mrs. Robert (Glenda) Montie of Creole and Gloria Judd of Lafayette; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. DEROUEN, Sidney LCAP 4/16/1999 BELL CITY -- Funeral services for Sidney Derouen, 94, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, in St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. John Poario will officiate. Burial will be in Derouen Cemetery in Hayes under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Mr. Derouen died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service and a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bell City. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. He was a cattleman and rice farmer and a member of the Calcasieu Cattleman's Association and Louisiana Cattleman's Association and a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau. He retired after 27 years of service on the board of directors of Jeff Davis Electric Co-op. He was the last surviving member of the Jury Selection Committee for Calcasieu Parish and was a longtime member of Bell City FFA. Survivors include his wife Marie Fruge Derouen of Bell City; three daughters, Ruth Stevens of Lake Charles, Leatrice Coleman of Bell City and Sharon Bell of Plano, Texas; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. DESHOTEL, Louise H. LCAP 4/24/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Louise H. Deshotel, 67, of Breaux Bridge will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Buttler will officiate. Burial will be in Deshotel Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today. Mrs. Deshotel died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in the Breaux Bridge hospital. She was a native of Oberlin and had lived in Breaux Bridge for several years. Survivors include three sons, Billy Eastwood of Beaumont, Texas, Charles Eastwood of Carencro and Joseph Deshotel of Breaux Bridge; four daughters, Charlotte Bartell and Tammy Thibodeaux, both of Beaumont, Janelle Gibson of Mittie and Debra Brown of Broussard; two brothers, Huey "Hooty" Hollie of DeQuincy and Gerald Hollie of Arizona; one sister, Nelda Lambright of Beaumont; 23 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DEVALL, Edith L. LCAP 4/21/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Edith Lavelle Devall, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mrs. Devall died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Lake Providence, she had lived in Hackberry for the past 44 years. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Legion of Mary. Survivors include her husband, Alfred Devall; five sons, Mike, James, Claude, Joe and Allen Devall, all of Hackberry; three daughters, Loretta Seay and Theresa Leonards, both of Hackberry, and Jeanie Vick of Lake Charles; 31 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DICKERSON, Leroy, Mrs. LCAP 4/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Leroy (Mildred Hartwell) Dickerson, 74, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 23, in Jennings United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dick Scott-Welsh will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Lake Arthur under the direction Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Dickerson died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Algona, Iowa, she was a 35-year resident of Jennings, moving there from Lake Arthur. She was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School and attended McNeese State University. She was a member of Jennings United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Janet A. Dickerson of Houston and Suzanne D. Pavey of Aztec, N.M.; three sons, Raymond E. Brown of Roanoke, Byron D. Dickerson of Knoxville, Tenn., and Andrew Leroy Dickerson III of Jennings; two sisters, Vera Hartwell of Welsh and Blanche Hollister of Lake Arthur; one brother, Maynard Hartwell of New Iberia; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DIETZ, Loy M. LCAP 4/3/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Loy Monroe Dietz, 78, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 4, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in DeQuincy Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 3:30 p.m. today to 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, and from 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Dietz died Friday, April 2, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. He was a lifetime resident of DeQuincy. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. He was an Army veteran. He retired as a conductor from Missouri Pacific Railroad after 42 years of service. He was past master of DeQuincy Masonic Lodge 279, a member of York Rite Masons and Scottish Rite Masons. He was a Shriner of Habibi Temple where he was past district deputy grand master and past district deputy grand lecturer. Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Bunch Dietz of DeQuincy; one son, Raymond Louis Dietz of DeQuincy; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Chovanec of Rosenberg, Texas, Nelda Jane Harrington of Lake Palestine, Texas, and Colleen Ruth Seymour of Weatherford, Texas; two brothers, Harry Dietz of Salt Lake City and Raymond Eugene Dietz of San Francisco; two sisters, Lorraine Hammock of DeQuincy and Laura Lee Poncik of Rosenberg, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice, the family said. DIXON, Maudry Mae N. LCAP 4/21/1999 HOUSTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Maudry Mae Noel Dixon, 56, will be at 10 p.m. today, April 21, from Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Burial will be in a Houston Cemetery under direction of James Funeral Home. Mrs. Dixon died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in a Houston hospital. DORAN, Steven V. LCAP 4/10/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Steven Valentine Doran, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Garrett Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited on Friday. Mr. Doran died Friday, April 9, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Westlake. He served as a Seabee in the Navy in the Philippines and in the Korean Conflict. He retired from Cities Service in 1982 after 32 years of service. He was a TV repairman and owner of the Bicycle Shop in Westlake. He was actively involved in March of Dimes. He was a member of the Lions' Club and the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Violet Doran; five sons, Steve Pat Doran, Donald Wayne Doran, Claude Ray Doran, Thomas Joe Doran and Randy Keith Doran, all of Westlake; three daughters, Geneveive Pharris of Lafayette, Deborah Kay Richard of Moss Bluff and Tina Marie Whatley of Westlake; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. DOUCET, Joseph L. LCAP 4/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Joseph Lee Doucet, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 24, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery near Morse. Mr. Doucet died at 1:37 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. DUGAS, Harold J. LCAP 4/3/1999 NEW IBERIA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Harold J. (Emerante) Dugas, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, from Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church. The Rev. Albert J. Boumans will officiate. Interment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Loreauville under the direction of Evangeline Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-10 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Dugas died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of St. Martinville and a resident of New Iberia. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society and the Shell Retirees Club of New Iberia. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Christine D. Fournet of Lake Charles, Liz D. Landry of Loreauville and Susan D. Dupuis of Slidell; one brother, Percy Gardemal of Hawkins, Texas; one sister, Ann G. Judice of St. Martinville; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DUHON, Lanise B. LCAP 4/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lanise Blaha Duhon, 36, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Duhon died at 8 p.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, in her residence. A native of Houston, she had been a resident of Lafayette of the past 12 years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Ray Duhon; one daughter, Lacy Jo Blaha of Lafayette; one stepson, Andrew Chase Talbot of Lafayette; one brother, Allen Joe Blaha of Wilmington, N.C.; one sister, Sonja R. Anderson of Mavelvale, Ark.; her mother, Jo Ann Blaha of Sulphur; and her maternal grandmother, Maymee Moore of Grapeland, Texas. DUNN, Joleen LCAP 4/21/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joleen Bullard Dunn, 36, of Fort Worth, Texas, will be announced by Johnson Funeral home. She died Monday in a Fort Worth hospital. DUNN, Joleen B., Mrs. LCAP 4/22/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Joleen B. Dunn, 36, of Carrollton, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Dunn died at 12:55 a.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, in a Carrollton hospital. A native of Quincy, Ill., she lived in Lake Charles for many years before moving to Carrollton. She was a graduate of Barbe High School. She was a member of the PTA and was a volunteer at Polser Elementary School in Carrollton. She was employed by Contempo Casuals of Dallas. Survivors include one daughter, Sydni Taylor Dunn of Carrollton, Texas; three sisters, Jewell Cutright of Clarksville, Ark., and Judy Bullard and Jan Walker, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Bobby J. Bullard of Moss Bluff; and her parents, Bob J. and Dorothy B. Bullard of Lake Charles. DUPONT, Dreka LCAP 4/9/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Dreka DuPont, 35, will be at 4 p.m. today, April 9, from St. Joseph Catholic Church under direction of Robison Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in her residence. DUPONT, Dreka LCAP 4/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Dreka DuPont, 35, of Vinton will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. EDWARDS, W.W., Mrs. LCAP 4/23/1999 LONGLEAF -- Funeral services for Mrs. W.W. (Eunice) Edwards, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Longleaf Baptist Church. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Edwards died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999, in the Ville Platte hospital. ELLENDER, Alice, Mrs. LCAP 4/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Ellender, 93, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, in First Baptist Church of Sulphur. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday, with an Eastern Star Service at 9:45 a.m. Mrs. Ellender died Friday, April 16, 1999, in a Moss Bluff care center. A native of Edgerly, she lived in Sulphur most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur and a member of Love Chapter 209, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Bennie Ellender Jr. of Metairie and Vaughn Ellender of Moss Bluff; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Sulphur, the family said. ELLIOT, Robert E. LCAP 4/30/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Robert E. Elliot, 77, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. ELLIOTT, George E. LCAP 4/17/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for George Edward Elliott, 76, will be at noon Sunday, April 18, in First United Methodist Church. The Revs. James R. Schaub and Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mr. Elliott died at 7:12 a.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Gueydan, he was a butcher for 50 years. He was owner of Elliott's Slaughterhouse. He was an Army veteran and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elmae Simon Elliott; three sons, James Elliott and Michael Elliott, both of Gueydan, and Rickey Elliott of Lafayette; two sisters, Mary Lee Elliott of Gueydan and Joyce Cormier of Jennings; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. ELLIS, Preston M. Sr. LCAP 4/18/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Preston M. Ellis Sr., 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 18, in First United Pentecostal Church. Military burial services will be in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Ellis died Friday, April 16, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. ELLIS, Preston M. LCAP 4/17/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Preston M. Ellis, 78 will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Oakdale hospital. ESTES, James C. LCAP 4/7/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for James C. "Jimbo" Estes, 56, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. ESTES, James C. LCAP 4/8/1999 WESTLAKE-- Funeral services for James C. "Jimbo" Estes, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, in Bellview Baptist Church. The Rev. Jaceson Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. Friday. A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Westlake. He was a member of Bellview Baptist Church. He was a Mason. He was the former owner and operator of A&A Construction, and Estes Family Restaurant and Sausage Kitchen. He retired as a pipefitter with Condea Vista. Survivors include his wife, Mary Kathryn Estes; three sons, Michael P. and Joshua C. Estes, both of Westlake and Darrin C. Estes of Kenner; one daughter, Diana M. Estes of Westlake; three brothers, Donald L. Estes of Boulder City, Nev., Malcolm P. Estes of Westlake and Steven Estes of Shreveport; two sisters, Sibyl Cannon of Snellville, Ga. and Jeneane O'Kelly of Westlake; and six grandchildren. ETIENNE, Emma, Mrs. LCAP 4/27/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Emma Etienne, 89, will be announced by Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday at her residence. FERGUSON, Robert LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral services for Robert William Ferguson, 72, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in First Presbyterian Church. The Revs. Elizabeth G. McGhee and Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Ferguson died Wednesday, April 14, 1999. He was a native of Scranton, Pa., lived in New Jersey until 1960 and had lived in Lake Charles for 39 years. He was a World War II Army veteran and served in Belgium, Japan and the Philippines. He worked with Hercules Inc. 1951-1980 and retired from Himont USA in 1993 after 42 years of service. He was past president of Sowela Area Council Campfire Girls, Artists Civic Theatre & Studio and the Texas-Louisiana Gulf section of the Society of Plastic Engineers. He was an accomplished woodworker, and many of his pieces were shown at the Artisan's Gallery. He was treasurer and newsletter editor of the Lake Charles Woodworkers Club Inc. and taught chemistry at Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus. He was a member of and a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Lois Reiber Ferguson of Lake Charles; two daughters, Barbara Ferguson of Kingwood, Texas, and Linda Ferguson of Lilburn, Ga.; one sister, Mary Louise Ferguson Kent of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church "First for the Future" fund, the family said. FERGUSON, Robert LCAP 4/17/1999 Funeral services for Robert William Ferguson, 72, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Elizabeth G. McGhee and Dr. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Ferguson died Wednesday, April 14, 1999. He was a native of Scranton, Pa., lived in New Jersey until 1960 and had lived in Lake Charles for 39 years. He was a World War II Army veteran and served in Belgium, Japan and the Philippines. He worked with Hercules Inc. 1951-1980 and retired from Himont USA in 1993 after 42 years of service. He was past president of Sowela Area Council Campfire Girls, Artists Civic Theatre & Studio and the Texas-Louisiana Gulf section of the Society of Plastic Engineers. He was an accomplished woodworker, and many of his pieces were shown at the Artisan's Gallery. He was treasurer and newsletter editor of the Lake Charles Woodworkers Club Inc. and taught chemistry at Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus. He was a member of and a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Lois Reiber Ferguson of Lake Charles; two daughters, Barbara Ferguson Hall of Kingwood, Texas, and Linda Ferguson Glasgow of Lilburn, Ga.; one sister, Mary Louise Ferguson Kent of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church "First for the Future" fund, the family said. FINLEY, Russel W. LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral services for Russel W. Finley, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, in Apostolic Temple of United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. M.D. Treece, Rick Treece and Carroll Bushnell will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 9 a.m. Thursday in church. Mr. Finley died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Welsh, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired farmer and was employed with George Theriot Feed department as a supervisor. He was a member of Apostolic Temple of United Pentecostal Church. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Finley. FINLEY, Caleb S. LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral services for Caleb Scott Finley, 12, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. R.E. Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. He died at 11:33 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a sixth-grade student at F.K. White and a member of South Lake Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Scott and Polly Finley of Lake Charles; one sister, Amber Finley of Lake Charles; one brother, Jacob Finley of Lake Charles; his paternal grandparents, Jake and Jenny Finley of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandparents, Allen and Beulah Lormand of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Miracle Network, the family said. FINLEY, Caleb S. LCAP 4/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Caleb Scott Finley, 12, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. FINLEY, Russel W. LCAP 4/15/1999 Funeral services for Russel W. Finley, 91, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 15, in Apostolic Temple of United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. M.D. Treece, Rick Treece and Carroll Bushnell will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Finley died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Welsh, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired farmer and employed with George Theriot Feed Department as a supervisor. He was a member of Apostolic Temple of United Pentecostal Church. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Finley of Lake Charles. FONTENOT, Leon LCAP 4/20/1999 Funeral services for Leon "Sonny" Fontenot, 63, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Fontenot died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Baton Rouge and Jennings for several years before returning to Lake Charles. He was a sales agent for Xerox for nine years and was formerly co-owner of Jennings Marine. He was formerly vice president and general sales manager for Community Coffee in Baton Rouge. He was a member Knights of Columbus 3208 and of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Arceneaux Fontenot of Lake Charles; one son, Tommy Fontenot of Lake Charles; one daughter, Kelli Fontenot of Lake Charles; one brother, Belvin Fontenot of Lake Charles; one sister, Louise Solari of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. FONTENOT, Felix LCAP 4/7/1999 JENNINGS -- Graveside services for Felix Fontenot, 60, of Iota, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 7, int Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Iota Cemetery. Mr. Fontenot died at 11:41 a.m. Monday, April 5, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. FONTENOT, Leon LCAP 4/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Leon "Sonny" Fontenot, 63, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Felix LCAP 4/6/1999 IOTA -- Funeral arrangements for Felix Fontenot, 60, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 11:41 a.m. Monday, in the Jennings hospital. FONTENOT, Willard J. LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral services for Willard Joseph Fontenot, 73, of Longville, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. John Blumm and Frankie Lawrence will officiate. Burial will be in Barrentine Cemetery in Longville. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Fontenot died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Fenton, he was a resident of Longville, a member of St. Pius X in Ragley and St. Theodore's Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Lorenza Fontenot; one son, Ralph Fontenot of Longville; one daughter, Juanita Coleman of Longville; one brother, Wilson Fontenot of Scott; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FORSYTHE, Nellie L. LCAP 4/9/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie L. Forsythe, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, in Mt. 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 6-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Forsythe died Sunday, April 4, 1999, in her residence. A native of Barbreck, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and the mission department. Survivors include two sons, David E. Forsythe of Killeen, Texas, and Henry L. Forsythe of Opelousas; five daughters, Mrs. Veronica Arceneaux of Houston, Mrs. Frances LeBlanc of Baton Rouge, and Mrs. Joyce Duhon, Mrs. Bessie M. Reed and Mrs. Deloris Sonnier, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Lionel McCrea of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Mae Foley of Lake Charles and Mrs. Hazel Sias of Opelousas; 32 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. FORSYTHE, Nellie L.,Mrs. 4/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nellie L. Forsythe will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. FOXWORTH, Gertrude M. LCAP 4/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Gertrude M. Foxworth, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Westminster Presbyterian Church under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Mrs. Foxworth died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in Sulphur. FRANKLIN, Tressie LCAP 4/30/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Tressie Thompson Franklin, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, in Occupy No. 2 Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Franklin died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a Montgomery, Ala., hospital. FRANKLIN, Tressie T. LCAP 4/29/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Tressie Thompson Franklin, 83, of Montgomery, Ala., will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. FRUGE Infant LCAP 4/14/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Montanna Rae Fruge, infant daughter of Troy and Kellie Fruge, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 14, in Reed Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. The infant died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. FRUGE, Hazel P., Mrs. LCAP 4/27/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel P. Fruge, 80, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Fruge died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Ardella Pearce of Iowa, La.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. GARY, Loris F. LCAP 4/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Loris Fruge Gary, 79, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, April 24, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. tin the funeral home. Mrs. Gary died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of the Hathaway/Jennings area, she was employed as a payroll clerk for Cameron Construction Company for 20 years. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Mother Cabrini 1468, where she was selected 1986 Daughter of the Year. She was a member of the Jennings American Legion Hospital Pink Lady Auxiliary for 16 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mel (Della) Person, Mrs. Kelly (JoAnna) Parsley and Mrs. Mike (Jeanette) Briggs, all of Jennings; four sons, Bobby, Charlie and Mike Gary, all of Jennings, and Fred Gary of Moss Bluff; one sister, Mrs. Ben (Betty) Fontenot of Jennings; three brothers, Lawrence Fruge of Jennings, Ernest "Buzz" Fruge of Lafayette and Fred Fruge of Houston; 29 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. GIBBS, Robert, Mrs. LCAP 4/23/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Robert T. (Crama) Gibbs, 61, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 23, in Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. The Rev. Emmitt Wren will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. in Newton Cemetery in Newton, Texas, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Gibbs died at 11:17 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She lived in Ragley and was a member of Topsy Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Thomas G. Gibbs of Houston and Michael W. Gibbs of Ragley; one daughter, Vickie A. Gibbs of Ragley; and one sister, Nancy Worstell of Arizona. GIBBS, Crama LCAP 4/22/1999 RAGLEY -- Funeral arrangements Crama R.S. Gibbs, 61 will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died at 11:17 a.m. Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. GILLARD, Delena C. LCAP 4/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Delena Crochet Gillard, 78, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 17, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery. Mrs. Gillard died at 12:55 a.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. GILMORE, Gwen M. LCAP 4/10/1999 Funeral services for Gwen M. Gilmore, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 12, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Gilmore died Friday, April 9, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Cullman, Ala., and lived in Lake Charles. She worked in the LaGrange High School library and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Fred Gilmore of Lake Charles; two daughters, Bonnie Gilmore and Linda Van Winkle, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Wanda Foster of Indianapolis; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GOODEAUX infant LCAP 4/9/1999 DERIDDER -- Graveside services for Edward Arthur Goodeaux, infant son of Harold and Mixie Goodeaux, will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in Whitaker Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died at 11:03 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. GOODNER, Reba O. LCAP 4/26/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Reba Oretha Goodner, 79, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home on Hwy 90. The Rev. Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Goodner died Friday, April 23, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a resident of Sulphur since 1943. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur. She was involved in many Christian activities including WMU. She helped in the early efforts of the Sulphur FFA Mothers Club. Survivors include her husband, Lionel E. Goodner; one son, Robert "Bob" Goodner of Sulphur; one sister, Betty Cossey of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. GORE, Elbert E. LCAP 4/7/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Elbert E. "Pat" Gore, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 7, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Doug Fincher and Glenn Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in church. Mr. Gore died Monday, April 5, 1999, in Orange, Texas. A native of Silsbee, Texas, he was a resident of Orange. Survivors include his wife, Adaline Gore of Starks; one son, James W. Gore of Starks; one daughter, Corliss Gore of Starks; and two brothers, Marion Gore of Starks, and Hubert Gore of Sulphur. GORE, Elbert E. LCAP 4/6/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Elbert E. "Pat" Gore, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Doug Fincher and Glenn Wagner will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Starks. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Gore died Monday, April 5, 1999, in Orange, Texas. A native of Silsby, Texas, he was a resident of Starks. Survivors include his wife, Adaline Gore; one son, James W. Gore of Starks; one daughter, Corliss Gore of Starks; and two brothers, Marion Gore, both of Starks, and Hubert Gore of Sulphur. GOTREAUX, Henry LCAP 4/4/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Henry Gotreaux, 62, of Beaumont, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Gotreaux died at 4:16 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, in a Beaumont hospital. GRADNEY, Lula LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral services for Lula Gradney, 70, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 16, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph E. Fobbs will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Gradney died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mamou and had lived in Lake Charles for 10 years. She was a member of St. John Holiness Church and the Mother's Board. Survivors include five daughters, Beulah LaFleur of Oakland, Calif., Sandy Broussard of Lake Charles, Veronica Landry of Hayward, Calif., Gloria Ferguson of Castro Valley, Calif., and Beverly St. Mary of Iowa, La.; five sons, Andrew Fontenot of Oakland, Gerard Landry of San Francisco, Anthony Landry of Elgin, Ill., and Horace LaFleur and Harry LaFleur, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Julia Durousseau of Moss Bluff, Mildred Addie of Nacagdoches, Texas, and Alice Blaze and Mable Abate, both of New Iberia; three brothers, Jack Gradney of Longville, Austin Gradney of Orange, Texas, and Odly Gradney of Houston; 26 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. GRADNEY, Lula, Mrs. LCAP 4/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lula Gradney, 70, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. GRAF, Kathryn R. LCAP 4/1/1999 Funeral services for Kathryn Read Graf, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 2, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Revs. Tom Howe and Ed House will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Graf died Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Vinton, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Survivors include one son, Donald Read Graf of Lake Charles; one daughter, Judith Grafe of Webster, Texas; and one grandchild. GRASS, Barbara A. LCAP 4/9/1999 ALEXANDRIA -- Memorial services for Barbara Anne Grass, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11, in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Her body was donated for medical research. She died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Alexandria, she was a 1932 graduate of St. Francis Xavier High School,and a graduate of Charity Hospital School of Nursing at New Orleans. She completed her anesthesia training at Perry Jones General Hospital, Battle Creek, Mich. Her 24-year military career included service in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany during World War II. She took part in the Normandy Invasion landing at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on D-plus-6 and served in the 14th Field Hospital during the Battle of the Bulge. She was awarded the Bronze Star for assisting in the set up of the first MASH unit in Korea and served two tours in various MASH units during the Korean Conflict. After retiring from the Army as a major, she was director of nursing at Jacksboro General Hospital in Jacksboro, Texas, and late was a night supervisor at Central Louisiana State Hospital. Survivors include two brothers, Philip M. Grass of Sulphr, and Lucian J. Grass of Alexandria; and one sister, Kathleen G. Davis of Pensacola, Fla.. Memorials may me be made to the restoration fund at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, the family said. GREEN, Aaron, Mrs. LCAP 4/6/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Aaron (Elizabeth) Green, 72, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. Hearnest Arvie will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, with burial in Combre Memorial Park under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Green died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in her residence. A native of Ville Platte, she was a member of Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church where she served as a deaconness. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Henry Green, Ollen Green and Lee A. Green, all of Lake Charles, and Howard Green of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Barbara Alexander of Baton Rouge, Betty Guillory and Rita Gobert, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Elvin Skinner of Houston and Allen Skinner of Ville Platte; three sisters, Ester Antoine of Ville Platte, Mable Doucet of Lake Charles and Mary Jane Johnson of Houston; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. GREEN, Elizabeth LCAP 4/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Green will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. GROVE, S.L. LCAP 4/16/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for S.L. ''Tex'' Grove, 73, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Thursday in DeQuincy. GUERINGER, Robert L. 4/5/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Robert L. Gueringer, 51, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. John Guillott will officiate. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Gueringer died Saturday, April 3, 1999, near Oberlin. Born in Elizabeth, he lived most of his life in Oberlin. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Gueringer; one daughter, Dawn Renee Reeves of Oberlin; one brother, Keith Gueringer of New Orleans; his parents, Audry Mae Gueringer and Bobby Lee Gueringer, both of Oberlin; and two grandchildren. GUIDRY, Joseph W. LCAP 4/4/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Joseph Walter Guidry, 67, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 5, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. France Fitzsim-mon will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Fun-eral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Guidry died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in his residence. A native of Church Point, he was a resident of Sulphur for 48 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He owned and operated Guidry Construction Co. He was a member of VFW Post 8107, American Legion Post 179 and a 3rd Degree member of Knight of Columbus Council 8058. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Sonnier Guidry; three sons, Charlie Guidry of Carlyss, Barry Guidry of Livermore, Calif., and Joseph W. "Wally" Jr. of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Kelvin (Kathy) Murrell and Mrs. Brett (Susie) Bares, both of Carlyss; three brothers, Edward Guidry of Lafayette, E.L. Guidry of Sulphur and Malcolm Guidry of Richard; one sister, Agnes Venable of Church Point; and 11 grandchildren. GUIDRY, Lorena LCAP 4/29/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lorena Guidry, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the church. Mrs. Guidry died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Grand Lake, she was a resident of Hackberry for 60 years. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Winton and Deltra Meyers, both of Hackberry; one brother, John Dugas of Carlyss; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. GUIDRY, Lorena LCAP 4/28/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lorena Guidry, 86, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 4:48 p.m. Tuesday in a Sulphur hospital. GUILLORY, Josephine LCAP 4/21/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Guillory, 76, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Garden. Mrs. Guillory died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. GUILLORY, Martha LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Martha Guillory, 82, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Martha Jean LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral services for Martha Jean Guillory, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in Combre Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Guillory died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Opelousas and lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. Survivors include one brother, two sisters and three grandchildren. GUILLORY, Julian Jr. LCAP 4/4/1999 Funeral services for Julian Guillory Jr., 71, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 5, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Al Willis will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Guillory died Saturday, March 3, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Whiteville, he had lived in the Lake Charles area for most of his life. He was a Marines veteran of World War II. He was a member of Pipefitters Union 106 and was the owner of Guillory Auto Salvage. Survivors include his wife, Zoya Guillory of Moss Bluff; two sons, Ivan Edward Guillory of Moss Bluff and Julian Guillory III of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marcelle Guillory of Houston; one stepdaughter, Cheryl Peters of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Huey Olivier of Church Point and Byron Olivier of Crowley; and three sisters, Beverly Quibodeaux, Letha Briley and Judy Gooch, all of Church Point. HAGAN, John W. LCAP 4/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Graveside services for John Wayne Hagan, 44, of Leesville, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20 in Cannon Cemetery. The Rev. J.B. Yielding will officiate. Burial is under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today, and 8 - 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Hagan died Saturday, April 17, 1999, in his residence. Survivors include his wife, June Hagan; three sons, Robert Hagan of Houston and Randy and Gabriel Hagan, both of Leesville; three daughters, Brenda, Barbara and Freddy Hagan, all of Leesville; one brother, Walter R. Hagan of Dolph, Ark.; three sisters, Dee Ellen Goodwin and Delma J. Conklin, both of Hicks and Betty Conklin of Violet Hill, Ark.; and eight grandchildren. HALL, Maybelle 4/5/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Maybelle Hall, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation began Sunday in the funeral home, and will be from noon Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Hall died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. A native of Flora, she lived most of her life in DeQuincy. She was a homemaker. She was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include two sons, Ernest Hall Jr. of Woodlawn and Douglas Hall of Deweyville, Texas; four sisters, Essie Dowden of Orange, Texas, Dessie Mae Sepelvado of Zwolle, Claudie Brister of DeQuincy and Viola Duboise of Coushatta; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. HALL, Maybelle , Mrs. LCAP 4/4/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Maybelle Hall, 86, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the DeQuincy hospital. HARMON, Alcin J. LCAP 4/15/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Alcin Jack Harmon, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 16, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Soileau under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Harmon died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. HARMON, Alcin LCAP 4/12/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Alcin Harmon, 69, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Oakdale hospital. HARRELL, Grace M. LCAP 4/15/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Grace Martin Harrell, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mrs. Harrell died Monday, April 12, 1999. HARRELL, Grace M. LCAP 4/16/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Grace Martin Harrell, 86, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mrs. Harrell died Monday, April 12, 1999. HARRIS-MARTIN, Diamond LCAP 4/1/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Diamond Keirra Pearl Harris-Martin, 3, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 2, in Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Daniel Stafford will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. She died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Survivors include her parents, TaRiccus Jay and Clarice P. Martin of DeRidder; her paternal grandparents, Kathy A. Barker of Ashland, Ky., and Melvin Martin of DeRidder; and her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Elizabeth Harris of DeRidder. HARRISON, Adam , Mrs. LCAP 4/2/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Adam (Irene Richard) Harrison, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 11:30 a.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Harrison died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was employed for many years by Cissie and Bill McLeod. Survivors include her husband; one brother, Albert Jacquet of Texas City, Texas; and two sisters, Dorothy Tousand and Estelle Glover, both of Texas City, Texas. HARRISON, Irene, Mrs. LCAP 4/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Irene Harrison, 73, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. HATTEN, Bennie H. LCAP 4/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Bennie H. Hatten, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Sulphur hospital. HATTEN, Bennie H. Sr. LCAP 4/9/1999 WINNFIELD -- Graveside services for Bennie H. Hatten Sr., 69, of Sulphur will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in Garden of Memories Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bennie H. Hatten Jr. will officiate. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Hatten died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Sikes, he was a resident of Sulphur. He worked for BellSouth Telephone for 38 years. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Faye Hatten; two sons, the Rev. Bennie Hatten of Deer Park and Greg Hatten of Sulphur; one brother, Jim Hatten of Monroe; one sister, Lucille Harbour of San Antonio; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HAWKINS, Helen LCAP 4/24/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Helen Hawkins, 61, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Oakdale hospital. HAWKINS,Helen F., Mrs. LCAP 4/29/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Faye Hawkins, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, in Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hawkins died at 6:19 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. HAYES, Edna, Mrs. LCAP 4/16/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Hayes, 83, will be at noon Saturday, April 17, in Greater Golden Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Mrs. Hayes died 11:50 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999, in a Basile care center. HEARD, Margie B. LCAP 4/29/1999 Funeral services for Margie B. Heard, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Barrett will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Heard died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday in her residence. A native of Estherwood, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include one son, James Heard of Dry Creek; two daughters, Gwen Henderson of Franklin, Ind., and Barbara Watkins of Lake Charles; one sister, Buel Bulloch of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Simon L. LCAP 4/2/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Simon L. Hebert, 58, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 2, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Norris Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Deshotel Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is ongoing. Mr. Hebert died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hebert of Oberlin; one son, Tony Hebert of Oberlin; two daughters, Paula Hebert and Pam Rider, both of Oberlin; and four grandchildren. HEBERT, Clarence P. LCAP 4/10/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Clarence Paul Hebert, 83, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 10, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Hebert died Thursday, April 8, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. HEBERT, Clarence P. LCAP 4/9/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Clarence P. Hebert, 83, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. HEBERT, Leila H. LCAP 4/8/1999 LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Leila H. Hebert, 95, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 8, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is from 10 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hebert died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in a Welsh care facility. A resident of Welsh, she had lived in the Woodlawn area for most of her life. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Sheldon Hebert of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Sherry Dugas of Iowa; four children; and five great-grandchildren. HEBERT, John L. LCAP 4/17/1999 Funeral services for John Leslie Hebert, 83, of Grand Lake, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Hebert died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Grand Lake, he was employed by Coastal Club as a guide for 50 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Society and the Grand Lake Cemetery Committee. Survivors include two sons, Wilton Ray Hebert of Lake Charles and Darrell Wayne Hebert of Grand Lake; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. HENNIGAN, Guy W. LCAP 4/26/1999 BON WIER, Texas -- Funeral services for Guy Wayne Hennigan, 60, of Merryville, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 26, in First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Glenn Burks and J.B. Kimball will officiate. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation began Sunday in the church. Mr. Hennigan died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a Merryville care center. Survivors include three sons, Russell Hennigan of Merryville, Roy Williams of Alexandria and Ronald Giles of DeRidder; two daughters, Renee Hennigan of Merryville and Chrissie Doyle of DeRidder; one sister, Aveline Mason of Merryville; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. HICKERSON, Gladys M. LCAP 4/28/1999 Funeral services for Gladys M. Hickerson, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed House will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Hickerson died at 3:26 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a local hospital. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a saleslady at Mullers and a switchboard operator for Southern Bell Telephone. She was a graduate of Vincent Business College and a member of University Methodist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. HILL, Clo R. LCAP 4/17/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Clo R. ''Coco'' Hill, 96, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Friday in the DeQuincy hospital. HILL, Clo R. LCAP 4/18/1999 DEQUINCY -- Eastern Star services for Mrs. Clo "Coco" Hill, 96, will be Monday, April 19, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Hill died Friday, April 16, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. HOFFPAUIR, Walter , Mrs. LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Walter (Myrtie Edith) Hoffpauir, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Lormand will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezar Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hoffpauir died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ebenezar, she had lived in the Lake Charles area since 1950. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include two daughters, JoAnn Gutekunst of Lake Charles and Patricia Harris of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HOLLAND, William F. LCAP 4/2/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for William Fred Holland, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Marvin Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Holland died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Gillis and a resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Gillis. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Holland of Lake Charles; three daughters, Rita Brown of Ragley, Flora Hollermann of Lake Charles and Linda Bridges of Carlyss; one brother, Herbert Holland of Topsy; two sisters, Edna Alcock of Gillis and Mary Odom of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. INGRAM, Cooley Sr. LCAP 4/30/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Cooley Ingram Sr., 73, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in Old Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Ingram died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. IRWIN, Anna M. LCAP 4/18/1999 Graveside services for Anna Mae Irwin, 82, of Houston, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 18, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Tommy Bergeron will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Irwin died Friday, April 16, 1999, in Houston. A native of Lafayette, she was a former resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Sam H. Irwin III of Spring, Texas; three daughters, Sylvia Thompson of Houston, Kathleen Hancyzk of Lebanon, Ore., and Marilyn Irwin of Dublin, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. IRWIN, Anna Mae LCAP 4/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Anna Mae Irwin, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Houston, Texas. ISRAEL, Gertie LCAP 4/27/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Gertie Israel, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 27, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Old St. Ann's Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Mrs. Israel died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 26, 1999, in the Kinder hospital. JACK, Joseph Sr. LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral services for Joseph C. Jack Sr., 48, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in Union Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Joseph Bernard will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Jack died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Jack of Lake Charles; three sons, Joseph Jack Jr. of Lake Charles, Bryant Taylor of Mossville and Johnell Jack of Westlake; two stepsons, Earl and Kevin Jones, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Jowana Jack and Erica Edwards, both of Lake Charles, and Bridget Jack of Mamou; one stepdaughter, Shalonda Jones of Lake Charles; five brothers, Walter Jack of Ville Platte, Carlton, Walter and John Jack, all of Mamou, and J.Y. Jack of Lake Charles; two sisters, Flora Jack and Mercy Doucet, both of Ville Platte; and 19 grandchildren. JACK, Joseph LCAP 4/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Jack, 48, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. JACKSON, John, Rev. LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for the Rev. John R. Jackson, 65, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. JACKSON, Raymond LCAP 4/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Raymond Jackson, 95, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in the Bilbo and Roberts Street Church of Christ. David Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. A wake will be 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Mr. Jackson died at 8:38 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a local care center. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, he was a member of the Bilbo and Roberts Church of Christ. He retired from the City Savings and Trust Company. Survivors are his wife, Ethel Mae Jones Jackson; one daughter, Evelyn J. Dupree of Oxen Hill, Md.; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. JACKSON, John R., Rev. LCAP 4/16/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for the Rev. John R. Jackson, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church. Rev. Jackson died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was a graduate of Leland College and Attended Grambling State University. He was pastor of St. Mary Baptist Church in Starks and was a member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church. He was president of the DeQuincy Ministers Alliance, vice president of Brotherhood, a Bible class teacher and a secretary of the Masonic lodge. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Williams Jackson of DeQuincy; two sons, Cedric O. Jackson of DeQuincy and John F. Jackson Sr. of San Antonio; two daughters, Yolanda Y. Jackson of DeQuincy and Samona C. Jackson of Houston; and 12 grandchildren. JACKSON, Thereta , Mrs. LCAP 4/29/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Thereta Jackson, 87, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the Sulphur hospital. JEANE, Ima P., Mrs. LCAP 4/8/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ima P. Jeane, 88, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Jeane died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in a Rosepine care facility. JENNINGS, Franklin LCAP 4/23/1999 HENRIETT, Texas -- Funeral services for former Lake Charles resident Franklin "F.O." Jennings will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in True Cemetery in Newcastle, Texas, under direction of Davis Funeral Home. Mr. Jennings died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a Wichita Falls, Texas, hospital. JOHNSON, Richard E. Jr. LCAP 4/27/1999 BOERNE, Texas -- Richard Eugene Johnson Jr., 40, of Boerne, Texas, died Sunday, April 18, 1999, in an automobile accident in Arizona. Burial arrangements were under the direction of Ebensberger Funeral Home of Boerne. A native of Lake Charles, he was an honor graduate of DeRidder High School. He had worked at Ampicet in the production of plastic dyes and was a member of the Army Reserves. While on active duty in 1982, he was hit by a train and became disabled. He survived the accident and became a rabbit breeder. He was a member of Castle Hills United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his son, Logan Alexander Johnson; two brothers, Gary A. and Michael E. Johnson; three sisters, Sherry A. and Nancy G. Johnson and Debbie Jimenez; one stepbrother, Paul Lee; one stepsister, Miranda Lee; his father and stepmother, Richard E. Johnson Sr. and Gloria Johnson; and his mother, Patricia L. Burkham. JOHNSON, Cleveland LCAP 4/30/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Cleveland Johnson, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 30, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. JOHNSON, Myrle LCAP 4/6/1999 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Myrle "Bud" Johnson, 85, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 9:50 a.m. Monday in a Sulphur hospital. JOHNSON, Theresa C. LCAP 4/8/1999 GONZALES -- Funeral services for Theresa Cradeur Johnson, 74, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, April 8, in Ourso Funeral Home. The Rev. Shawn Meeks will officiate. Interment will be in the Galvez Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Galvez. Visitation continues today. Mrs. Johnson died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Big Lake. Survivors include three daughters, Mildred Knapp Champagne and Theresa Michelle Johnson, both of Gonzales, and Ethel Biddle LeDoux of Orange, Texas; one brother, Ophy Crador of Big Lake; one sister, Mima Cradeur Dupin Oates of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Dorothy L. 4/5/1999 CENTERVILLE -- Funeral services for Dorothy "Dorathy" Longino Johnson, 65, of Denham Springs, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Centerville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Pine Prairie under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Johnson died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in her residence. JOHNSON, Gilmae, Mrs. LCAP 4/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Gilmae Johnson will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Houston, Texas, hospital. JOHNSON, Beltran LCAP 4/17/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Beltran Johnson, 80, of Leesville, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. Johnson died Friday, April 16, 1999, in Leesville hospital. JOHNSON, Myrle LCAP 4/7/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Myrle "Bud" Johnson, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Johnson died Monday, April 5, 1999, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Vinton, he was the last of Henry Grays Cowboys at Grays Ranch in Ged, working there off and on for 73 years. He was arena director of the Sulphur High School Rodeo from 1963-1973. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Vinton, the Scottish Rites and Habibi Shrine of Lake Charles. He was past president of South Central Greeters Club of Louisiana and the Greeters Club of Lake Charles. He was a past member of the Bon Ton Club of Lake Charles. He was a member of Welsh Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Winnie Johnson; two sons, Buddy Johnson of Winnie, Texas, and Don "Toto" Johnson of Carlyss; one daughter, Carla Ann Henry of Clear Lake; seven grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; five great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Gilmae T. LCAP 4/9/1999 Funeral services for Gilmae Theresa Johnson, 66, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in New Sunlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church where she served in the sanctuary choir, was a Bible school teacher and a member of Mission Circle 3. Survivors include two daughters, Valla Johnson and Lena Winfrey, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Jerry Arceneaux of Warner Robins, Ga. and Roland Thomas and Harold Arceneaux, both of Lake Charles; her mother, Gertrude Anderson of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. JONES, John H. LCAP 4/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for John Henry Jones, 57, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, in Beauregard Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mr. Jones died at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. LESTER , Charlotte J. LCAP 4/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Charlotte Jones Lester, 63, of Trinity, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel. Mrs. Lester died at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, in a Tyler, Texas, hospital. JONES, Duane LCAP 4/3/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Duane Jones, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 5, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Jones died at 2 a.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, in a Fort Worth, Texas, hospital. JONES, Thurman LCAP 4/6/1999 BAYTOWN, Texas -- Funeral services for Thurman "Mike" Jones, 52, were at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 4, in Navarre Funeral Home. Deacon John Singer and David Fruge officiated. Graveside services were at 4 p.m. Monday in Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Conway, Ark. Mr. Jones died Friday, April 2, 1999, in a Baytown hospital. A native of Little Rock, Ark., he was a mechanical specialist for Duke Energy. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Jones of Baytown; two sons, Brad and Jason Jones, both of Baytown; his mother, Jean Jones of Onalaska, Texas; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. JORDAN, Pearl LCAP 4/29/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Pearl Jordan, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 29, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. Interment will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Jordan died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. JOSEPH, Emily A. LCAP 4/1/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Emily Annette Joseph, 39, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 5, in Golden Star Baptist Church of Eunice. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Matilda Cemetery in Eunice. Mrs. Joseph died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. KENT, Charles Jr. LCAP 4/16/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Charles "C.M." Kent Jr., 81, will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Kent died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. KIDDER, Wilbert R. LCAP 4/15/1999 Funeral services for Wilbert Robert "Bob" Kidder, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Downey will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Kidder died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in the Conroe, Texas, hospital. He was a native of Cecelia, had lived in Lake Charles and was a resident of Montgomery, Texas. He worked at Hixson Funeral Home for more than 30 years and was an employee of Metcalf Funeral Directors in Conroe. Survivors include his wife, Janet Kidder of Montgomery; two sons, Robert Kidder of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Bryan Kidder of Kennewick, Wash.; five brothers; five sisters; his mother, Leah Kidder of Duson; and two grandchildren. KIDDER, Wilbert R. LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Wilbert Robert "Bob" Kidder, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Conroe, Texas, hospital. KIEHL, Louis C., Mrs. LCAP 4/9/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Louis C. (Helene Norton) Kiehl, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service; and from 8-10:45 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Kiehl died at 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of North Little Rock, Ark., she was a Lake Charles resident for 51 years. She was a 1957 graduate of McNeese State University with a degree in home economics. She taught in several local high schools. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the AARP chapter 1432 where she was past editor of their newsletter. She was a past member of the National Genealogy Society, the local embroidery club and the Lake Charles African Violet Society of which she was a past president. She did volunteer work at Lake Charles Memorial and St. Patrick hospitals. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where she taught catechism. Survivors include her husband, Louis C. Kiehl; three daughters, Jeannine Irene Kiehl and Mary Elizabeth Keller, both of Grand Coteau, and Mrs. Roy (Rose Marie) Guilliot of Lafayette; one sister, Mary Alice Balding of Lewisville, Ga.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. KIEHL, Helene LCAP 4/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for Helene Kiehl, 84, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Lafayette hospital. KOBER, Lionel L. LCAP 4/13/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lionel L. "Red" Kober, 88, will be at 9:30 a.m. today, April 13, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Kober died at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999, in his residence. KOBER, Lionel L. LCAP 4/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Lionel L. "Red" Kober, 88, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 10 p.m. Saturday in his residence. KODRIN, George L. LCAP 4/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Memorial services for George Louis Kodrin, 63, of Rosepine, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Colonial Funeral Home. The body is being cremated. Mr. Kodrin died Sunday, April 11, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. LACOMBE, Susie L. LCAP 4/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Susie Landry LaCombe, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 22, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery. Mrs. LaCombe died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 1999, near Hathaway. LAFLEUR, Joseph H. LCAP 4/2/1999 Funeral services for Joseph Hammious ''Henry'' LaFleur, 67, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. LaFleur died at 11:12 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a self-employed mechanic. Survivors include one brother, Larry L. LaFleur of Lake Charles; and four sisters, Elzena Matthews and Mary Pitre, both of Lake Charles, Sylvia Williams of Houston and Irene Thierry of Kinder. LAFLEUR, Joseph H. LCAP 4/3/1999 Funeral services for Joseph Henry LaFleur, 67, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 3, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Surivors in addition to those previous listed are Irene Guillory of Kinder. LAFLEUR, Howard LCAP 4/27/1999 ELTON -- Funeral arrangements for Howard LaFleur will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. LAFLEUR, Howard LCAP 4/28/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Howard Lafleur, 76, of Elton will be at 2 p.m. today, April 28, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sonnier Cemetery in Soileau. Mr. Lafleur died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LANDRY, Gabriel LCAP 4/28/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Gabriel "Gabe" Landry, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 28, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Landry died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. LANDRY, Ellis LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ellis Landry will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. LANDRY, Frank E. Jr. LCAP 4/6/1999 Funeral services for Frank Eugene Landry Jr., 19, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Johnson and Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Landry died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in an automobile accident near Mobile, Ala. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Barbe High School. He was employed by HEB Grocery in Lake Charles. He played on the 1995 Dixie Pre-Majors State Championship Team and competed in the 1995 Dixie Pre-Majors World Series. He also played on the Lake Charles City Police Team that won the 1998 "E" Division City Softball Championship. Survivors include his parents, Maj. Frank E. and Peggy Broussard Landry of Lake Charles; one brother, Will Holland of Lake Charles; one sister, Shantain Blanchard of Lake Charles; his paternal grandfather, Frank L. Landry of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Bernice Broussard of Lake Charles. LANDRY, Frank E. Jr. 4/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Frank Eugene Landry Jr., 19, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday evening in an automobile accident near Mobile, Ala. LANGLEY, Leo J. Sr. LCAP 4/24/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Leo James Langley Sr., 60, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Langley died at 12:33 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999. He was a native of Basile and had lived in Westlake since 1959. He was a member of American Legion Post 407 and the Knights of Columbus. He worked at the Port of Lake Charles for 30 years and was a member of International Longshoremen Association Local 2047. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine A. Langley of Westlake; four sons, Timothy James Langley, Darren Kent Langley and Leo J. Langley Jr., all of Sulphur, and Kenneth Wayne Langley of Moss Bluff; four daughters, Bernadette Robin and Crystal Langley, both of Westlake, Vernice Ann Daigle of Eunice and Carline Marie Kirkland of Millery, Ala.; four brothers, Leland Langley and Willie Langley, both of Lake Charles, and Burkman Langley and Hillary Langley Jr., both of Westlake; three sisters, Maybelle Jenkins of Kinder, Verline Broussard of Lafayette and Lolita Seger of Larksberg, Colo.; and 15 grandchildren. LEBATO, Annie LCAP 4/25/1999 Funeral services for Annie LeBato, 92, Will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Sam Osjui will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 pan; and 8 am-1 pm. In the funeral home. Mrs, LeBato d ied at 5:30 p.m.Friday, April 23, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a life long resident of Lake Charles. She was a member St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Anthony LeBato of Sulphur, one daughter, Mrs. Marie Gentry of Lake, Charles; six grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. LEBATO, Annie LCAP 4/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Annie LeBato, 92, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5:30 p.m. today in a local care facility. LEBLANC, Estelle LCAP 4/9/1999 Funeral services for Estelle LeBlanc, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, in Reeves Temple CME. The Rev. Edward Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Garden of Memories under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. LeBlanc died Monday, April 5, 1999, in a local hosptial. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two nieces, Barbara Tousand and Linday M. Hayes, both of Lake Charles. LEBLANC, Annie B. LCAP 4/1/1999 Funeral services for Annie B. LeBlanc, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April, 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving deBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. A memorial Mass will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Erath, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 57 years. She was a graduate of Erath High School and attended Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a charter member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish, where she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters. She was a volunteer at the Monsignor Irving deBlanc Family Life Center and was a member of the Elderberries and AARP. Survivors include one son, James Elrye LeBlanc of Eunice; four daughters, Patsy Morein of Abbeville, Myrna Calloura of Lafayette, Norma Kay Gabbert of Lake Charles and Debra Reed of Rock Springs, Wyo.; 18 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. LEBLANC, Estelle LCAP 4/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Estelle LeBlanc, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. LEBLEU, Dorothy LCAP 4/18/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" LeBleu, 57, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 19, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. LeBleu died at 9:57 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a past president of the Lake Charles Girls American Softball Association Fast Pitch Softball League for many years. She was a member of the Lake Charles Women's Bowling Association and the Six Hundred Club. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and a volunteer worker at St. Margaret School. Survivors include her husband, Donald Ray LeBleu; two sons, Brian and Donnie LeBleu, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Christine Mallet of Welsh and Stacy Hebert of Lake Charles; one brother, Michael Meche of Zachary; one sister, Gail Suter of Lake Charles; her father, Togene Meche of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. LEBLEU, Wiley D. LCAP 4/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Wiley D. LeBleu, 29, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 11, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Parsley/Ravey Cemetery in Evangeline under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. LeBleu died Friday, April 9, 1999, in a Jennings residence. LEGER, Earl LCAP 4/29/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Earl "Shorty" Leger, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 29, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Clark Rainwater Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mr. Leger died Tuesday, April 27, in a DeRidder care center. A native of Mamou, he lived in Juanita where he worked for the State Department of Public Safety until retirement after 25 years of service. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two sons, Victor and Jackie Isaacks, both of Pasadena, Texas; seven daughters, Ida Rheir of DeRidder, Barbara Melton and Tina Clark, both of Ragley, Betty Reeves of Mittie, Debbie Rainwater of Denard, Ark., Anita Hydle of Coco, Fla., and Edith Pickering of DeQuincy; twin brother, Ernest Leger of Jennings; one sister, Helen Spikes of Oretta; 22 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. LEGER, Earl LCAP 4/28/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Earl "Shorty" Leger, 85, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday in a DeRidder care center. LEJEUNE, Barbara D. LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara D. LeJeune will be at 10 a.m. today, April 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. LeJeune died at 6:37 p.m. Monday, April 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Newport, R.I., she lived in Lake Charles the past 49 years. She was a former member of the Women's American Bowling Conference and St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Wayne S. LeJeune of Lafayette, and Kenneth J. LeJeune, Mark A. LeJeune and David E. LeJeune, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Deloris Lowden and Eileen Jacquette, both of Newport; her mother, Mary Boiani of Newport; and five grandchildren. LEJEUNE, Evan LCAP 4/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Evan Lawrence LeJeune, 77, of Vinton will be at 11 a.m. today, April 15, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Mr. LeJeune died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in his residence. LEJEUNE, Alexander E. Jr. LCAP 4/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Alexander E. "Su" LeJeune Jr., 78, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 24, from immaculate Conception Church in Jennings. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. LeJeune died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. He was native of Andrus Cove and longtime resident of Jennings. He was a retired carpenter. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie D. LeJeune of Jennings; five sons, Donald E. LeJeune, Daniel S. LeJeune and George A. Bonin, of Jennings, Vic W. Smith of Veron Lake and Marty Bonin of Crowley; three sisters, Mrs. Herman (Florence) Johnson and Mrs. Edsel (Marie) Broussard, both of Andrus Cove, and Estelle Davidson of Jennings; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. LESTER, Charlotte LCAP 4/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Charlotte Lester, 63, of Trinity, Texas, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Tyler, Texas, hospital. LESTER, Charlotte J. LCAP 4/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Charlotte Jones Lester, 63, of Trinity, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel. Mrs. Lester died at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, in a Tyler, Texas, hospital. LEVEQUE, Lillian S. LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral services for Lillian Stella Leveque, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. Scripture service; and 8-9 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Leveque died Monday, April 12, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of San Diego, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. She was a member of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for 15 years and was a volunteer at Oak Park Nursing Home for 25 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Eugene J. Leveque, David B. Leveque and Daniel Leveque, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lillian Denise "Cookie" Kirk of Clinton, Mo.; two sisters, Elita Brown and Dora Malone, both of Montgomery, Ala.; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. LEWIS, Zola M., Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Zola M. Lewis, 77, of Westlake, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. LEWIS, Anthony LCAP 4/10/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Anthony Lewis, 71, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Friday in Marrero. LEWIS, Dorothy LCAP 4/1/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Lewis, 89, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the Oakdale hospital. LEWIS, Dorothy , Mrs. LCAP 4/4/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Lewis, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 5, in Hannah Chapel AME Church in Kinder. Burial will be in Oakdale Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Lewis died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. LEWIS, Zola M. Lewis, Mrs. LCAP 4/15/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Zola M. Lewis, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Lewis died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sunset, she had lived most of her live in Westlake. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Robinson of Westlake; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Billie Jones of Beaumont, Texas; two brothers, Wilfred and Rogers Malbrough, both of Westlake; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Rigmaiden of Lake Charles and Mrs. Clayola Etienne of Westlake; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. LEWIS, Anthony LCAP 4/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Anthony Lewis, 71, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Marrero hospital. LEWIS, Anthony Lewis Jr. LCAP 4/15/1999 Funeral services for Anthony "Tony" Lewis, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 16, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Lewis died Friday, April 9, 1999, in Marrero. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a Mason. Survivors include one son, Carl Lewis of Marrero; one daughter, Dr. Nadine Jenkins of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LINSCOMB, Regina L. LCAP 4/28/1999 WOODVILLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Regina LaNae Linscomb, 15, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 28, in Riley Funeral Home in Woodville. Burial will be in Egypt Cemetery. She died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Pineland, Texas, she had lived in Colmesneil, Texas, for most of her life. She was a student at Colmesneil Junior High School. Survivors include one brother, A.J. Linscomb of Colmesneil; three sisters, Evie Joe Evans of Warren, Texas, and Mandy LeBouef and Kelly Stewart, both of Sulphur; her mother and stepfather, Beebe Greene of Colmesneil and Gerald Neely of Merryville; her father, Curtis LeBouef of Sulphur; her paternal grandmother, Mary Jane LeBouef of Sulphur; and her maternal grandparents, Angie Olson of Mauriceville, Texas, and Ima Neely of Merryville. LINSCOMB, Regina L. LCAP 4/27/1999 WOODVILLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Regina LaNae Linscomb, 15, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Riley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Egypt Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. She died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Pineland, Texas, she had lived in Colmesneil, Texas, for most of her life. She was a student at Colmesneil Junior High School. Survivors include her parents, Beebe Greene of Colmesneil and Gerald Neely of Merryville; one brother, A.J. Linscomb of Colmesneil; three sisters, Evie Joe Evans of Warren, Texas, and Mandy LeBoeuf and Kelly Stewart, both of Sulphur; her paternal grandfather, Curtis LeBoeuf of Sulphur; her paternal grandmother, Mary Jane LeBoeuf of Sulphur; and her maternal grandparents, Angie Olson of Mauriceville, Texas, and Ima Neely of Merryville. LOFTIN, A.O. LCAP 4/9/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for A.O. "Dutch" Loftin, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Cypress Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Loftin died at 8:42 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a native of DeRidder. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving on a tank destroyer, and earned the Bronze Star in Europe. He was a retired woods superintendent with International Paper. He was a former chairman of the board of the Old Cypress Cemetery Association and was a member of Masonic Lodge 271, Eastern Star Pinehurst Chapter 33 and American Legion Post 27. He and his wife were the benefactors of the Lois Loftin Doll Museum. He was a longtime supporter of Boy Scout Troop 58 and was a "Rainbow Dad" for the local Rainbow Girls. Survivors include his wife, Lois Snapp Loftin of DeRidder; one son, Robert E. Loftin of DeRidder; three brothers, Herbert Loftin of Jasper, Texas, Lester Loftin of Pineville and Pershing Loftin of DeRidder; one sister, Gussie L. Townsley of Merryville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. LOTT, Roger H. LCAP 4/22/1999 LOTTIE -- Graveside services for Roger H. Lott, 77, of Livonia will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, in Cotton Wood Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Lott died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in his residence. LOVETT, George H. Sr. LCAP 4/10/1999 Funeral services for George Henry Lovett Sr., 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lewis Eiselstein will officiate. Burial will be in Birdnest Cemetery in Gillis. Visitation is 8a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Lovett died Friday, April 9, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, George Henry Lovett Jr. and Reggie Ray Lovett Sr., both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Brenda Taylor of Leesville; 10 grandchildren; and onr great-grandchild. MACDONALD, James G. LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral services for James Garfield Macdonald, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Macdonald died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was a graduate of University of Pennsylvania. In 1933 he began working for Cities Service Oil Co. in New Jersey and was transferred by the company to Lake Charles in 1943. He was the payroll supervisor at Cit-Con and retired after 42 years of service with Cities Service. He went to work for St. Patrick Credit Union. He was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. He was a member of John Ayres Masonic Lodge. He was a life member of Lake Charles Little Theatre where he served at treasurer and acted in 50 plays. He acted in plays with the McNeese Bayou Player, and in 1966 he was made an honorary member of Alpha Psi Omega. In 1976, he portrayed Uncle Sam in the bicentennial celebration "Odyssey." He was the first king of the Calcasieu Arts and Humanities Council Beaux Arts Ball. He worked at radio stations KWSL and KAOK where he had his own program, "Mac's Music Hall." He served several terms as president of the Southwest Louisiana Historical Association and in 1978 was honored by the Calcasieu Historic Preservation Society. He was Louisiana Commissioner of Clan Donald USA for 14 years and was named Commissioner Emeritus in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Macdonald Macdonald; one son, James Garfield Macdonald III of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Isabel Janet Macdonald of Austin, Mrs. Kirby E. (Marion) White Jr. of Choupique and Mrs. Neil A. (Alice) Nelson of Carlyss; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Lake Charles Little Theatre, the family said. MACDONALD, James G. LCAP 4/29/1999 Funeral services for James Garfield Macdonald, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Macdonald died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was a graduate of University of Pennsylvania. In 1933 he began working for Cities Service Oil Co. in New Jersey and was transferred by the company to Lake Charles in 1943. He was the payroll supervisor at Cit-Con and retired after 42 years of service with Cities Service. He went to work for St. Patrick Credit Union. He was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. He was a member of John Ayres Masonic Lodge. He was a life member of Lake Charles Little Theatre where he served at treasurer and acted in 50 plays. He acted in plays with the McNeese Bayou Player, and in 1966 he was made an honorary member of Alpha Psi Omega. In 1976, he portrayed Uncle Sam in the bicentennial celebration "Odyssey." He was the first king of the Calcasieu Arts and Humanities Council Beaux Arts Ball. He worked at radio stations KWSL and KAOK where he had his own program, "Mac's Music Hall." He served several terms as president of the Southwest Louisiana Historical Association and in 1978 was honored by the Calcasieu Historic Preservation Society. He was named Commissioner Emeritus of Louisiana in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Macdonald Macdonald; one son, James Garfield Macdonald III of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Isabel Janet Macdonald of Austin, Mrs. Kirby E. (Marion) White Jr. of Choupique and Mrs. Neil A. (Alice) Nelson of Carlyss; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Lake Charles Little Theatre, the family said. MANUEL, Otha LCAP 4/11/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Otha "Kay" Manuel, 55, of Roanoke will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis House will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Manuel died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in Jennings. A native of Jennings, she lived in Lake Arthur until moving to Roanoke in 1981. She was a member of Welsh Evangelistic Outreach Church, was past WM president and the church secretary. Survivors include her husband, Merlin Manuel; two sons, Dwayne Manuel of Gillis and Michael Manuel of Roanoke; four daughters, Mrs. David (Tracey) Trahan of Welsh, Mrs. Paul (Sheryl) Howard of Jennings, Mrs. Bennie (Carol) Murray Jr. of Welsh and Mrs. Skeith (Merline) Marceaux of Thornwell; three brothers, Jeral Jones of Fort Worth, Texas, Cart Jones of Jennings and Shary Jones of Scott; four stepbrothers, Alfred Miller of Lake Charles, Dwight Miller of Jennings, Jimmy Miller of Egan and Tommy Miller of Iowa; and 20 grandchildren. MARTIN, Charles W. LCAP 4/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Charles W. "One-N-One" Martin, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will be in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mr. Martin died Monday, March 29, 1999, in his residence. MASSINGILL, John H. LCAP 4/15/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for John H. Massingill, 68, of Pine Prairie will be announced by Rush Funeral home. He died Wednesday in his residence. MAXEY, Katie M. LCAP 4/20/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Katie May Maxey, 99, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery. Mrs. Maxey died Sunday, April 18, 1999, in Newton, Texas. MAYES, Dolen G. LCAP 4/15/1999 HOUSTON -- A memorial service for Dolen Guilford Mayes will be at 1 p.m. today, April 15, in St. Martin's Episcopal Church under direction of Geo. H. Lewis and Sons Funeral Home. Mr. Mayes died Monday, April 12, 1999. MCCALLON, Gwendolyn L., Mrs. LCAP 4/27/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Gwendolyn L. McCallon, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. Mrs. McCallon died Monday, April 26, 1999, in her Leesville residence. MCCLAUGHERTY, Curtis LCAP 4/13/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Curtis McClaugherty, 78, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in Leesville. MCCLAUGHERTY, Curtis LCAP 4/15/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Curtis McClaugherty, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral HOme. Burial will be in Forest Lawm Cemetery. Mr. McClaugherty died Monday, April 12, 1999, in Leesville. MCDANIEL, Herbert LCAP 4/14/1999 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Herbert "Hub" McDaniel, 80, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in Rush Funeral Home. The Revs. Ervin Goodman and David Plunkett will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. McDaniel died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Pine Prairie. He was a cattle farmer and worked for the Evangeline Parish School Board. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served under Gen. George S. Patton. Survivors include one son, Joshua McDaniel of Pine Prairie; one brother, Bob McDaniel of Pine Prairie; and three sisters, Ethel McQuage and Dot Stevens, both of Pine Prairie, and Mary Ann Johnson of Hemphill, Texas. MCDANIEL, Jessie LCAP 4/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Jessie McDaniel, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. MCDANIEL, Jessie Wade LCAP 4/4/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jessie Wade "Miss Jessie" McDaniel, 84, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Masters will officiate. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery in Negreet. Visitation is from 6:30 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. McDaniel died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Negreet and had lived in the Beauregard and Vernon Parish areas for most of her life. She was a schoolteacher in Sabine Parish for four years. She worked as a welfare visitor with the Department of Public Welfare and as a family service worker with the Protective Service Unit of the Division of Family Service. She retired from state service after almost 38 years of service. She was president of the DeRidder Business and Professional Women's Club and was a former club Woman of the Year. She worked with the Louisiana Conference of Social Welfare and the American Public Welfare Association. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 204 in Rosepine. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was a teacher and a choir member. Survivors include five sisters, Tina Paul of Lake Charles, Mable McKinney of Manchester, Mo., Toye Cappel of Kinder, Dot Masinter of Jefferson and Mary Harper of Mandeville; one daughter, Patricia Ann Crow; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MCGUIRE, Barbara L. LCAP 4/16/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Barbara Lee McGuire, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Oliver McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in Pilley Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mrs. McGuire died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Westlake and was a secretary at Westlake High School for 41 years. She was a Protestant. Survivors include one sister, Evelyn Naomie Carlock of Westlake. MCGUIRE, Barbara L. LCAP 4/15/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for Barbara Lee McGuire, 68, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. MCKAY,Henry F., Rev. LCAP 4/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for the Rev. Henry F. "Sam" McKay, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Bishop Jude Speyrer and the Rev. Peter Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m., and from 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the church. Rev. McKay died Monday, April 19, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Boston. He attended LaSallette Prep Seminary in Hartford, Conn., and studied philosophy and theology in Altamont, N.Y., Milford, Iowa, and Ipswich, Mass. He was ordained a priest May 6, 1948, in Ipswich. He volunteered to be a missionary in Burma and served as a missionary in Madagascar in 1957. He studied pastoral counseling in Center City, Minn., and worked as a counselor at St. Joseph General Hospital in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. He served as program director of Libertyville Treatment Center for Alcoholism in Merrill, Iowa, and served as clergy counselor in the chemical dependency unit of Brokaw Hospital in Norris, Ill. In the last 15 years, he served in parishes in Louisiana and Texas, was associate pastor in Friendswood, Texas, left semiretirement in 1992 to serve as pastor of St. Therese in Orange, Texas, and was pastor at St. Theresa Church in Carlyss. He served at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Sulphur and St. Joseph in DeRidder. Survivors include numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to "Father Sam McKay" Burse, 1109 Cypress St., Sulphur, LA 70663, the family said. MCKAY, Henry F., Rev. LCAP 4/20/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for the Rev. Henry F. McKay, 78, will be announced by Sulphur-Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Sulphur hospital. MCNEAL, Evie C. LCAP 4/9/1999 ALEXANDRIA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Evie Lee Crooks McNeal, 68, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 10, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Ross, B.G. Dyess and G.A. Mangun will officiate. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. McNeal died at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. She was secretary and treasurer of C. Rodney McNeal and co-founder of John Eskew Training Center. She was an active advocate and teacher of the handicapped, developmentally handicapped and mentally retarded for 35 years. She was also a member of the Alexandria Civitan Club and the Horseshoe Drive United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, C. Rodney McNeal; two sons, Michael Rodney McNeal and Ralph Lee McNeal, both of Alexandria; three daughters, Teena Gayle McNeal and Rhonda Christine McNeal Tyler, both of Alexandria, and Myra Ellen McNeal McKenzie of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mildred Roberts of Latanier; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Rapides Association for Retarded Citizens, 3136 Cottonwright Drive, Alexandria, LA 71302, the family said. MCVEAGH, Rita , Mrs. LCAP 4/19/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Rita McVeagh, 74, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Revs. Henry Mancuso and Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5 - 10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m.; and 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. McVeagh died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sayreville, N.J., she moved to Lake Charles in 1960. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the original Hercules Bridge Club. She was an amateur artist. She was a longtime member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert "Bob" McVeagh of Wilmington, Del. and Keith McVeagh of Lafayette; six daughters, Marguerite LeDoux, Christine Casey, Ellen Brittain and Theresa Smith, all of Lake Charles, Mary Mancuso of Baton Rouge and Pat Bevan of Houston; one sister, Catherine Dail of Sayreville; 22 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. MCVEAGH, Rita LCAP 4/18/1999 Funeral services for Rita McVeagh, 74, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. MELANCON, Ira M. LCAP 4/30/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Ira M. Melancon, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 30, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Melancon died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in his residence. MELANCON, . Raymond, Mrs LCAP 4/22/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Raymond (Myrna Cessac) Melancon, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8-9:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Melancon died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in her residence. A native of Abbeville, she had been a Lake Charles resident since 1960. She graduated from USL with a degree in chemistry, worked as a registered medical technologist for 31 years and was employed at Medical Arts Group of Lake Charles. She was a longtime member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, R. Paul Melancon of Houston and David K. Melancon of Lafayette; one sister, Mary Lynn Saunier of Lafayette; two brothers, Robert Cessac of Columbia, Mo., and Gerald Cessac of Albuquerque, N.M.; and five grandchildren. MELANCON, Ira LCAP 4/29/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Ira Melancon, 68, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 5 p.m. Wednesday in his residence. MHIRE, Rosa LCAP 4/16/1999 GRAND CHENIER -- Funeral services for Rosa Mhire, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vincent Vadakedath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the St. Eugene Hall, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Mhire died Thursday, April 15, 1999. She was a native of Creole and a resident of Grand Chenier. She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and a former member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Horace P. Mhire of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Martha L. Miller of Pottstown, Pa.; two brothers, Odea Thibodeaux of Sulphur and Dudley Thibodeaux of Creole; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MILLER, Alline E. LCAP 4/10/1999 Memorial services for Alline Edna Morgan Miller, 86, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday May 9, in the offices of Carey Baptist Association. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. A private interment will be in Clear Springs Cemetery in Martin under direction of Ellis Funeral Home in Midland, Texas. Mrs. Miller died Friday, March 26, 1999, in a Midland hospital. She was an ordained Baptist minister, played the organ and served as church secretary. She authored a weekly church bulletin in Vinton, occasionally called "Jezebel's Gazette." She retired from the active pastorate in 1972, after serving 28 years at First Baptist Church in Vinton. She moved to Lake Charles with her husband where they assumed the role of co-directors of Grace Rescue Mission funded by Carey Baptist Association. She developed the role of secretary to the association as well as working toward constructing the associational office building. Survivors include one son, Robert W. "Bob" Miller of Midland; and two brothers, Keith Morgan of St. Louis and Elton Morgan of Ormond Beach, Fla. Memorials may be made to Carey Baptist Association, P.O. Box 1302, Lake Charles, LA 70602, the family said. MILLER, Opal A. LCAP 4/9/1999 EVANS -- Funeral services for Opal Allene Miller, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10, in Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Galilee Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. MILLER, Opal A. LCAP 4/8/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Opal Allene Miller, 75, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the DeRidder hospital. MILLER, Alline E. LCAP 4/4/1999 Memorial services for Alline Edna Morgan Miller, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 9, in the offices of Carey Baptist Association. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. A private interment will be in Clear Springs Cemetery in Martin under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home in Midland, Texas. Mrs. Miller died Friday, March 26, 1999, in a Midland hospital. Survivors include one son, Robert W. "Bob" Miller of Midland; and two brothers, Keith Morgan of St. Louis and Elton Morgan of Ormond Beach, Fla. Memorials may be made to Carey Baptist Association, P.O. Box 1302, Lake Charles, LA 70602, the family said. MONK, Memaw D. LCAP 4/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Memaw Delenith Monk, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 2, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Monk died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in Deer Park, Texas. MONK, Memaw LCAP 4/1/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Memaw "Delenith" Monk, 73, formerly of Leesville, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Deer Park, Texas. MOORE, Joseph L. LCAP 4/18/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Joseph L. Moore, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bon Pasteur Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home. Mr. Moore died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. MOORE, Yolanda T. LCAP 4/21/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Yolanda T. Moore, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 21, in Westlake Church of God. The Rev. Tommy Wallace will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Moore died Monday, April 19, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a resident of Westlake and a member of Westlake Church of God. Survivors include one son, Robert F. Moore of Westlake; one daughter, Ellen Gayle Darden of Lake Charles; and her mother, Jacqueline Hester of Westlake. MOORE, Joseph LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Moore, 68, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Jennings hospital. MORRIS, Ethel M. LCAP 4/26/1999 Funeral services for Ethel M. "Mitzi" Morris, 66, of Westlake, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Bishop Jude Speyrer will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 4 - 9 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Morris died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in her residence. A native of Lynn, Mass., she lived in Westlake for the last 10 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas J. Morris; one son, Thomas J. Morris Jr. of Travis City, Mich., three daughters, Robin Lee Jensen, Jan Marie McCarthy and Linda Louise Morris, all of Muskegon, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to United Way, the family said. MOSE, John A. LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral services for John Anthony ''Jonny Bob'' Mose, 42, of 711 North Blake St., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Mose died Saturday, April 10, 1999. A native of Pineville, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He had attended Lake Charles High School. Survivors include two sisters, Bertha Virginia Thomas and Jacqueline E. Brown, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Michael Wayne Mose Sr. of Lake Charles and Ray Edward DeSelle of Italy; his mother, Mrs. Josie Mae Mose Lewis of Lake Charles; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha A. Thomas of Lake Charles. MOSE, John A. LCAP 4/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for John A. Mose, 42, 711 N. Blake Street, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday. MOSES, James E. LCAP 4/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for James E. Moses, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Moses died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, April 12, 1999, in his residence. Mrs. Comeaux died at 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. A native of San Antonio, she was a Lake Charles resident and a former resident of Morgan City. Survivors include one son, Ray Comeaux of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Yvonne Miller of Lake Charles; one brother, Daniel Seymore of Morgan City; one sister, Myrtle Rock of Morgan City; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MURPHY, Rose S., Mrs. 4/5/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Simon Murphy, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Murphy died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a Nederland, Texas, hospital. A native of Rayne, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1923. She worked in the food service industry for many years. Survivors include one son, Oleed Murphy Jr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Broussard of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren. MURPHY, Rose LCAP 4/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Rose Murphy, 91, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Nederland, Texas, hospital. MUSSELWHITE, Wanda S. 4/5/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Sue Musselwhite, 54, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Musselwhite died Sunday, April 4, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. MYERS, Annie R., Mrs. LCAP 4/1/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Roy Myers, 98, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 2 in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Myers died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. NASH, Frank S. LCAP 4/19/1999 Memorial services for Frank Stanley Nash, 90, will be at 6 p.m. today, April 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated, and burial will be in Antioch, Ill. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Mr. Nash died at 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Keensburg, Ill., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 43 years. He attended the University of Southern California and was a graduate of the University of Illinois. He was an active member and continual supporter of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He and his family owned and operated a family grocery store in Keensburg. He also assisted in family farming. He was a member of the Wabash Co. School Board and active in other civic affairs, including mayor of Keensburg. He was a member of the Elks Club. He moved to Lake Charles in 1956 and became manager of the Broad Street George Theriot Store where he remained until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Margaret McClure Nash; one son, Frank Nash of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Sarah Nash Ramey Dreussi of North Bend, Wash. and Frances Nash DeGasta of Norwich, Vt.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Boy's Village in Lake Charles or to Mt. Carmel Public Library, 731 Mulberry St., Mt. Carmel, Ill, the family said. NASH, Frank S. LCAP 4/18/1999 Memorial services for Frank Stanley Nash, 90, will be at 6 p.m. Monday, April 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated, and burial will be in Antioch, Ill. Mr. Nash died at 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Keensburg, Ill., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 43 years. He attended the University of Southern California and was a graduate of the University of Illinois. He was an active member and continual supporter of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He and his family owned and operated a family grocery store in Keensburg. He also assisted in family farming. He was a member of the Wabash Co. School Board and active in other civic affairs, including mayor of Keensburg. He was a member of the Elks Club. He moved to Lake Charles in 1956 and became retired as manager of the George Theriot Store on Broad Street. Survivors include his wife, Margaret McClure Nash; one son, Frank Nash of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Sarah Nash Ramey Dreussi of North Bend, Wash., and Frances Nash DeGasta of Norwich, Vt.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Boy's Village in Lake Charles or to Mount Carmel Public Library, 731 Mulberry St., Mount Carmel, Ill, the family said. NELSON, Clifton LCAP 4/4/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Clifton Nelson, 13, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Friday. NEWSOM, Henslin L. LCAP 4/1/1999 Funeral services for Henslin Lee Newsom, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Newsom died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Carthage, Miss., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1962. He was a World War II veteran having served in the Navy. He worked for Enterprise Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Ollie Pittman Newsom; four sons, Pierce "Boots" Newsom of Westlake, Tony Newsom of Illinois and Darrell and Terry Williams, both of Lake Charles; five daughters, Debbie Johnson of New Harmony, Ind., Reba Martell and Sarah Ellzey, both of Westlake, and Wanda Richard and Sharon Broussard, both of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Victor Newsom of Ventura, Calif., Merritt Newsom of Carthage and Edwin Newsom of Sunrise, Miss.; three sisters, Betty Sue Frentz of Gulfport, Miss., Cassie Wilcher of Sunrise and Virginia Harrell of Edinburg, Miss.; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. NIXON, Richard L. LCAP 4/27/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Richard Lee "Ricky" Nixon, 53, will be at 4 p.m. today, April 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Nixon died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. NORDBERG, Dorothy V. LCAP 4/4/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Dorothy Virginia Nordberg, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. The body will be cremated under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Nordberg died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, she lived in Toronto, Ohio. She lived in Port Richey, Fla. for 17 years before moving to Westlake. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Westlake. Survivors include one son, John Frederick Nordberg of Westlake; two daughters, Linda Sue Burrows of Bayonet Point, Fla., and Jacqueline Tehensky of Petersberg, Mich.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. OAKLEY, James B., Mrs. LCAP 4/21/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. James B. (Frances Patton) Oakley, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. The Revs. Peter Cook and Keith Milligan will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Oakley died at 8:25 p.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Montgomery, Ala., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1945. She was the secretary of former Mayor James Sudduth. She was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and was the church secretary for many years. She was a member of the church Altar Guild and was co-founder of the Halos bereavement committee. She was a member of the church prayer group, the sewing club, Nursing Home Singers and Episcopal Church Women. She was a member of the Lake Charles Ballet Society and of St. Patrick Hospital Mended Hearts Chapter 18. "Angel Food," the first St. Michael and All Angels cookbook, was dedicated to her. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Pamela Ann David of Jackson, Miss., and Kathryn "Kitty" Bleich of Lake Charles; two brothers, Arthur Brevard Patton of Montgomery and Samuel Lee Patton of Decatur, Ala.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick Hospital Mended Hearts Chapter 18, the family said. OGEA, Gilbert LCAP 4/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gilbert Ogea, 66, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in his residenc OGEA, Gilbert LCAP 4/15/1999 Funeral services for Gilbert J. Ogea, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. Scripture service; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Ogea died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He owned and operated Ogea's Grocery on Big Lake Road for many years and attended McNeese State University. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. OLCZAK, Joseph LCAP 4/4/1999 Funeral services for Joseph Olczak, 85, will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7:15 p.m.; and from 1 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Olczak died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999. PELOQUIN, Murray LCAP 4/4/1999 FENTON -- Funeral services for Murray Peloquin, 88, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 5, from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlue Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Peloquin died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, in Welsh. He was a native of Fenton. He retired in 1976 from Olin Chemical Co. He was a member of the Fenton Board of Aldermen for 16 years. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Peloquin; one son, Durell J. Peloquin Sr. of Kinder; two daughters, Jackie Breaux of Greenville, Miss., and Judy Peloquin of Fenton; two brothers, Lud Peloquin of Augusta, Calif., and Preston Peloquin of Lake Charles; one sister, Beulah Frazier of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ORTEGO, Della M. LCAP 4/12/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Della Mae Ortego, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 12, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Miss Ortego died at 7:40 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 1999, in a Kinder care center. OUSLEY, Sandy, Mrs. LCAP 4/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sandy Ousley, 44, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. OUSLEY, Sandra A. LCAP 4/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sandra A. Ousley, 44, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Ousley died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Jeanerette and resident of Sulphur, she drove a handicap bus for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for several years. Survivors include her husband, Keith Ousley of Sulphur; one son, Seth Ousley of Sulphur; one daughter, Jill Ousley of Sulphur; two brothers, Chuck and Jimmy Moresi, both of Jeanerette; two sisters, Karen Moresi of Jeanerette and Rachel Moresi of Houston; and her parents, Charles and Laura Moresi of Jeanerette. OWENS, Willie Jr. LCAP 4/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Willie Owens Jr., 71, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. PALERMO, Rose Rita LCAP 4/6/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Rose Rita Palermo, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Eddie Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Palermo died Monday, April 5, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Abbeville, she was a resident of Sulphur. She owned Palermo Company, Palermo Realty and Development Co. and Palermo Real Estate Company since 1955. She owned Palermo Real Estate Insurance and Construction Company. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include three sons, Myron Palermo of Gillis, Tony Palermo of DeQuincy, and Joe Palermo Jr. of Sulphur; three daughters, Frances Walker of Florien, Mary Ann Fiorenza and Carolyn Rose Palermo, both of Beaumont, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. PAPILLION, Pauline LCAP 4/16/1999 MALLET -- Funeral services for Pauline Papillion, 64, of Pitreville, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery under the direction of Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Mrs. Papillion died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in her son's residence in Pitreville. PATIN, Carolyn LCAP 4/16/1999 Memorial services for Carolyn Patin, 55, were held at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at a later date. She died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 12, 1999, in a local hospital. PATIN, Carolyn LCAP 4/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Carolyn Patin, 55, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 12:15 a.m., Monday, in a local care center. PELOQUIN, Murray LCAP 4/3/1999 FENTON -- Funeral arrangements for Murray Peloquin, 88, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. He died at 5:30 p.m. Friday. PERRY, Isaiah LCAP 4/23/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Isaiah Perry, 101, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Perry died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. PERRY, Michael L. LCAP 4/3/1999 Funeral services for Michael Lynn Perry, 46, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, April 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. R.E. Clark will officiate. Burial with full military graveside services will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Perry died at 12:08 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of St. Louis, he had lived in Lake Charles for nine years. He was a graduate of Windsor Forest High School in Savannah, Ga., and attended Northwestern State University. He served in the Army for 21 years, including three tours of duty in Korea, before retiring as a first sergeant. He was a recruiting sergeant stationed in Lake Charles and was named Recruiter of the Year in 1983. After retiring from the Army, he worked as a sales manager for Billy Navarre Chevrolet. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2436. Survivors include his wife, Hwa Ok (Sue) Perry of Lake Charles; one son, Michael Ray Perry of Lake Charles; one daughter, Diana Lynn Perry of Lake Charles; and his mother and stepfather, Joyce Gutherie Perry Jackson and Odean B. Jackson of Jasper, Ala. PERRY, Michael L. LCAP 4/2/1999 Funeral services for Michael Lynn Perry, 46, will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. R.E. Clark will officiate. Burial with full military graveside services will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Perry died at 12:08 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of St. Louis, he had lived in Lake Charles for nine years. He was a graduate of Windsor Forest High School in Savannah, Ga., and attended Northwestern State University. He served in the Army for 21 years, including three tours of duty in Korea, before retiring as a sergeant. He was a recruiting sergeant stationed in Lake Charles and was named Recruiter of the Year in 1983. After retiring from the Army, he worked as a sales manager for Billy Navarre Chevrolet. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2436. Survivors include his wife, Hwa Ok ''Sue'' Perry of Lake Charles; one son, Michael Ray Perry of Lake Charles; one daughter, Diana Lynn Perry of Lake Charles; and his mother and stepfather, Joyce Gutherie Perry Jackson and Odean B. Jackson of Jasper, Ala. PETERSON, Artimese, Mrs. LCAP 4/30/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Artimese Peterson, 86, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Thursday in DeQuincy. PRATER, Ruby C., Mrs. LCAP 4/21/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Cotlong Prater, 62, of 1007 N. Prater St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:40 p.m Tuesday in a local hospital. PRATER, Ruby C., Mrs. LCAP 4/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Cotlong Prater, 62, of 1007 N. Shattuck St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:40 p.m Tuesday in a local hospital. PREJEAN, Norbert LCAP 4/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Norbert Prejean, 83, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in First Church of Christ. Burial will be in Ky Hebert Cemetery near Crowley under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Prejean died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. PRIMEAUX, David LCAP 4/12/1999 LYONS POINT -- Funeral services for David Primeaux, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crowley. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Geesy-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and 7-10 a.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home. Mr. Primeaux died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in a Kenner hospital. A native of Crowley, he had lived in Lake Charles, where he owned and operated Dave's liquor until retiring, for the past 28 years. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he retired as an Army command sergeant major after 24 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Aldina Thibodeaux Primeaux; four daughters, Patricia Primeaux, Dianna McCurnin, Brett Ward and Catherine Primeaux; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. RACCA, Josh A. LCAP 4/8/1999 CAMERON -- Funeral services for Josh Aaron Racca, 11, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Rev. Doyle Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Peshoff Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday, in the church. He died at 3:46 p.m. Monday, April 5, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles and longtime resident of Cameron, he was a sixth-grade student at Cameron Elementary. He was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include his parents, Timothy and Michelle Racca of Cameron; one sister, Shaley Michelle Racca of Cameron; his maternal grandparents, Ralph Gaskill of Sealevel, N.C., and Barbara Arthur of Cameron; his paternal grandparents, Edward Racca Jr. and Sharlene Racca, both of Cameron; his paternal great-grandparents, Randolph and Ovena Boudreaux, both of Franklin; his paternal step-great-grandmother, Hazel Racca of Cameron; and his paternal great-grandparents, Justin Picou Sr. and Ledi Picou of Cameron. REEVES, John, Mrs. LCAP 4/13/1999 RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Mrs. John (Esther Koll) Reeves, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in the Raymond United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Reeves died at 5:35 a.m. Monday, April 12, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. RHODES,Laura B., Mrs. 4/5/1999 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Bess Rhodes, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Pineville Church of Christ. Walter Holsomback and Joe Pennington will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home; and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Rhodes died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a native of Ennis, Texas. She was a graduate of North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. She was a substitute teacher with the Rapides Parish School system. She was a member of Pineville Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra R. Karam of Oberlin and Pam R. Marler of Pineville; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Pineville Church of Christ Building Fund, 3605 Highway 28 East, Pineville, LA 71360; or The American Cancer Society, 605 C Medical Center Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301-8127, the family said. RHODES, Laura B., Mrs. LCAP 4/6/1999 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Bess Rhodes, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 6, in Pineville Church of Christ. The Revs. Walter Holsomback and Joe Pennington will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Pineville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Rhodes died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Ennis, Texas, she was a graduate of North Texas State University. She was a substitute teacher with the Rapides Parish school system. She was a member of Pineville Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra R. Karam of Oberlin and Pam R. Marler of Pineville; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Pineville Church of Christ Building Fund, 3605 La. 28 East, Pineville, LA 71360; or the American Cancer Society, 605 C Medical Center Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301-8127, the family said. RICHARD, Lowell LCAP 4/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lowell Richard, 73, of 1825 North Cherry St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. RICHARD, Lowell LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral services for Lowell ''Sugar Mamou'' Richard, 73, of 825 North Cherry St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Richard died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Reddell, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a Navy veteran and he had worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for a number of years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wilda Green Richard; one daughter, Sharon Richard Bell of Lake Charles; two sons, Michael Daniel Richard of Lake Charles and Clifton Richard of Pomdale, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Natilie Atkins of Alaska; one stepson, McKinley Charles Atkins of Houston; two sisters, Olive Thomas of Mamou and Rosetta Thomas of Houston; one brother, Joseph Frederick Richard; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. RIPPY, Kayla J. LCAP 4/27/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Kayla Jean Rippy, infant daughter of Jack and Elizabeth Rippy, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 27, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. She died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. ROBERTS, Scott A., Sgt. LCAP 4/1/1999 Funeral services for Sgt. Scott A. Roberts, 39, of Fort Campbell, Ky., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Friday, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Sgt. Roberts died Friday, March 26, 1999, at Fort Campbell. A native of New Orleans, he had lived in Sulphur most of his life. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School. At the time of his death, he was a sergeant in the Army. Survivors include his wife, Frances L. Roberts; two sons, Jake and Matthew Roberts, both of Ft. Campbell; three sisters, Deanne Roberts of Sulphur, Monique Dominguez of Omaha, Neb. and Michelle Gaspard of DeRidder; and his parents, Dean and Joan Roberts of Sulphur. ROBERTS, Charlie LCAP 4/24/1999 WINTER PARK, Fla. -- Funeral services were held for Charlie Roberts, 37, of Orlando, Fla. Arrangements were by Dove Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Mr. Roberts died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in Orlando. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Orlando since 1993. He was a Louisiana state highway painter. Survivors include one sister, Lola Roberts of Lake Charles; two brothers, James and Larry Roberts, both of Lake Charles; and his companion, Jack Gofourth of Orlando. ROYER, Lydia D. 4/5/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Lydia (Domingue) Royer, 84, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the Sulphur hospital. ROYER, Lydia D. LCAP 4/6/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lydia Domingue Royer, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 6, in Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mrs. Royer died Sunday, April 4, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. ROYER, Pete LCAP 4/15/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Washie Pete Royer, 96, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 15, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Royer died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in DeQuincy. He was lifelong resident of the DeQuincy area. He retired from New Port Industries as an administrator. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include two sons, Maurice Royer of DeQuincy and Gerald Kay Royer of Lafayette; two sisters, Myrtle Smith of DeQuincy and Maxine Andrus of Moss Bluff; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchilden. RYDER, Lloyd Sr. LCAP 4/28/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lloyd Ryder Sr., 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 28, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Ryder died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. SALE, Ann Olene C. LCAP 4/30/1999 DALLAS -- Funeral services for Ann Olene Covington Sale, 55, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. The Rev. Wally Chappell will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Sale died Wednesday, April 28, 1999. She was a native of Sulphur, a resident of Dallas and had lived in Shreveport. She graduated from Centenary College in 1965. While there, she was elected Centenary Lady and Queen of Mardi Gras. She also served as president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and vice president of the student senate. She served on the Pan-Hellenic Council, Cencoe and was the recipient of the Ray Williams award for Maroon Jackets. In 1970, she was elected to the Centenary College Board of Trustees and served several terms. She founded Exclusive Travel Designs in Dallas in 1991. She was active in the Junior League of Shreveport and was one of the founding volunteers of the Red River Revel Arts Festival and the Rutherford House. She was an active fund-raiser for Centenary College, the Shreveport Symphony, the Jaycees, the Dallas Museum of Art and Southfield School. She was instrumental in securing donated trips for charity events such as the Beaux Arts Ball, the Crystal Charity Ball and Christmas in the Sky. Survivors include her husband, Jim S. Sale of Dallas; two daughters, Marjorie Querbes Briley and Elizabeth Querbes Andreeff; two stepdaughters, Felicity Sale and Lisa Holderman; five stepsons, John Sale, Jess Sale, John Holderman, Jim Sale and Jeff Sale; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church Outreach Summer Camping Program, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation for the Rehabilitation Hospital, to Parkland Memorial Hospital, the Centenary College for the International Traveling Fund, Southfield School in Shreveport or to the Ann Olene C. Sale Advised Fund at the Community Foundation for Shreveport-Bossier, the family said. SALTER, Genieva LCAP 4/22/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Genieva ''Jenny'' Salter, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 22, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Bob Colquette and Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder. Mrs. Salter died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a native of DeQuincy. She was a housewife. Survivors include her husband, Ben Salter of Kirbyville, Texas; one son, Mike Salter of Cameron; five sisters, Emma Ruth Stevens of Singer, Delores Shoemake, Juanita Marcantel and Martha Welch, all of DeQuincy, and Linda Shoemake of Sulphur; and one grandchild. SALTER, Genieve LCAP 4/23/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Genieve ''Jenny'' Salter, 61, were at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Bob Colquette and Jerry Chaddick officiated. Burial was in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder. Mrs. Salter died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a native of DeQuincy and was a housewife. Survivors include her husband, Ben Salter of Kirbyville, Texas; one son, Mike Salter of Cameron; one brother, Howard "Pete" Keel of DeQuincy; five sisters, Emma Ruth Stevens of Singer, Delores Shoemake, Juanita Marcantel and Martha Welch, all of DeQuincy, and Linda Shoemake of Sulphur; and one grandchild. SALVER, Joseph A. LCAP 4/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Allen Salver, 67, of 1826 Booker T. Washington Courts will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4:20 a.m. Monday in a Houston hospital. SALVER, Joseph A. LCAP 4/23/1999 Funeral services for Joseph Allen Salver, 67, of 1826 Booker T. Washington Courts will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Salver died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Maurice, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a fisherman and had worked for Zapata in Cameron for a number of years. Survivors include one son; five daughters; two sisters, Olivia Myatt and Alice Salver, both of Lake Charles; and a number of grandchildren. SATTLER, Betty S. LCAP 4/12/1999 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Funeral services for Betty Sue Sattler, 56, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 12, in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Sattler died at 10:38 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, in a Beaumont hospital. SCOTT, Alvin P. LCAP 4/29/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Alvin P. Scott, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Meyers will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is 2 - 8 p.m. today, and from 11 a.m. Friday. Mr. Scott died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in his residence. A native of Huffman, Texas, he lived in Humble, Texas, and was a resident of Welsh since 1955. He was employed by Sun Oil Co. until 1950. He retired at the age of 58 after 40 years of service to the oil industry. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Welsh. He was past patron of the Order of Eastern Star chapter and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Welsh and the Scottish Rite of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Olive Bozarth Scott; one son, Lance Scott of Welsh; one daughter, Sheila Durflinger of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Kenneth Scott of Humble; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Hospice or National Foundation for Cancer, P.O. Box 96026, Washington, DC 20090-6026, the family said. SHANLEY, Debra Ann LCAP 4/16/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Debra Ann Shanley, 29, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 8:42 p.m. Wednesday in the DeRidder hospital. SHAW, Larry LCAP 4/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Larry Shaw, 62, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Egidio Vecchio will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home; and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Shaw died April 11, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Norwich, Conn., he had lived in Sulphur for 30 years. He served in the Air Force for four years in Biloxi, Miss., as an Electronics and radar instructor. He retired from Montell (Himont) where he was an instrument technician for 21 years. After his retirement, he became an instructor in electronics and instrumentation at Louisiana Technical College, Sowela Campus. He was named the outstanding instructor in 1998. He was a sponsor for the Instrument Society of America. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church where he taught high school CCD for 21 years, was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 8322 and served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was presented the Diocese of Lake Charles Devoted Service Medal by Bishop Jude Speyrer in 1990. He was a member of the Krewe of Cosmos serving as king during the 1999 Mardi Gras season and captain in 1998. Survivors include his wife, Grace Terracina Shaw; one son, Joey Shaw of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Mrs. Jay (Monica) Cowden of Truckee, Calif., Mrs. Jerry (Kris) Arabie of El Lago, Texas and Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Marcantel of Iowa; and eight grandchildren. Memorials to set up a scholarship fund may be made to Sowela Foundation, In Memory of Larry Shaw, P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA 70616, the family said. SHIREY, Jeanette T. LCAP 4/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Jeanette Trosclair Shirey, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. An Eastern Star service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Mrs. Shirey died Saturday, April 17, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a member of Love Chapter 209 Order of the Eastern Star and past president of the Ladies of Sahara. She was former office manager for George Worley Insurance Agency and a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Michael O. Shirey of Carriere, Miss.; two daughters, Patricia S. Hassein of Sulphur and Mickey S. Kelley of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Lucia Como of Sulphur, Ivy Starkey of Baton Rouge and Jeannie Mitchell of DeRidder; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. SIMMONS, Gladys H. LCAP 4/27/1999 Memorial services for Gladys Hanchey Simmons, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. She died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in Farmerville, Va.A native of Allen Parish, she had lived in the Lake Charles area for more than 80 years. She received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and taught for 35 years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Kappa Delta Sigma and Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames Society. Survivors include two sons, David L. Simmons of Cumberland, Va., and W.C. Simmons II of Houston; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SLADE, David L. LCAP 4/12/1999 Funeral services for David Lester Slade, 25, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Slade died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in Lake Charles. An Eagle Scout and a member of St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church where he was a youth church representative, he played football for LaGrange High School and soccer with the city league. At LaGrange, he was a member of the hand bell choir and National Honors Society and was salutatorian of his graduating class. He received a trip to France for winning a CODOFIL poster contest and was recognized in the book "Who's Who in American High Schools." He was employed by X.R.I. Inspection, Inc. Survivors include one sister, Cherie Slade of Houston; his mother, Carolyn Louise Slade of Lake Charles; his father, John Lester Slade of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Margaret Martin of DeQuincy; and his paternal grandmother, Velma G. Slade of Jones Creek, Texas. SMAIHALL, Inez M., Mrs. LCAP 4/29/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Inez M. Smaihall, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Smaihall died at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in her residence. A native of Lake Arthur, she lived in Welsh for more than 40 years. She was a retired school teacher. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Louis Smaihall; one daughter, Ann Lyons Whelchel of Jennings; one step daughter, Suzanne Cornelis of Houston; two brothers, Allen Fitzgerald of Lake Arthur and Gerald Fitzgerald of San Diego, Calif.; three sisters, Elouise Conner and Gen Bartels, both of Jennings and JoAnn Crawford of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren; and two step grandchildren. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh, the family said. SMITH, Edwin H. Sr. LCAP 4/21/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Edwin Herman Smith Sr., 82, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 21, in Grace Church. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died at 2:50 p.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. SMITH, Druella G. LCAP 4/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Druella Green Smith, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder. Mrs. Smith died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. SMITH, Druella G. LCAP 4/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Druella Green Smith, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday in a Shreveport hospital. SMITH, Linda Smith LCAP 4/8/1999 NURSERY, Texas -- Graveside services for Linda Smith, 48, of Humble, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 9, in Nursery Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Smith died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in Humble. A native of Corpus Christi, she resided in the Houston area for nine years. She was a member of Lakewood Church of Houston. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Dodd Smith; one son, Scott Wiliford of Dunn, N.C.; one daughter, Jessica Wiliford of Dunn; one brother, Jim Crook of Corpus Christi, Texas; one sister, Barbara Thomas of Houston; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. SMITH, Everett E. LCAP 4/13/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Everett E. Smith, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The Revs. J.D. Ford and James Prewett will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. A Masonic ceremony will follow the graveside services. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. today until 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home; and from 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Smith died Sunday, April 11, 1999, in a DeRidder care center. A lifelong resident of Pitkin, he was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater and in the Okinawa and Korea Campaigns. He retired from Inland Eastex in Evadale, Texas. He was a member of Pitkin Lodge 338, a F&AM and past patron of Corona Chapter 110 Order of the Eastern Star, and the VFW Cole-Miers Post 3619 of DeRidder. He was a member and deacon of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Irene D. Smith; one son, Jackie L. Smith of DeRidder; two brothers, Robert Smith of Bluff City, Tenn., and Aubrey Smith of Scottsboro, Ala.; one sister, Rose Rivers of Pitkin; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SMITH, Herman LCAP 4/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Herman Smith, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in the DeRidder hospital. SOLOMON, Samuel J. LCAP 4/20/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Samuel Joseph Solomon, 77, will be at 4 p.m. Wedneday, April 21, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Solomon died on Monday, April 19, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. STARK, Joe E., I LCAP 4/12/1999 BUCKHORN, Texas -- Graveside services for Joe E. Stark I, 64, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Quicksand Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Stark died at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. STEPHENS, Clyde B. LCAP 4/21/1999 Funeral services for Clyde B. Stephens, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Spurlock will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Stephens died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in his residence. A native of Monroe, he was a Lake Charles resident since 1937. He attended the University of Alabama joining the Army during World War II. He served in the North African Campaign during which he received a field promotion. He owned and operated Stephens Truck Lines for 20 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. Survivors include two sisters, Vernell Sigler of Lake Charles and Mattie Schultz of Tullahoma, Tenn. STINSON, Norma Lee LCAP 4/23/1999 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Norma Lee Stinson, 63, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Vinton. STINSON, Norma L. LCAP 4/24/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Norma L. Stinson, 63, will be at 4 p.m. today, April 24, in Welsh Memorial United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerley under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mrs. Stinson died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in Vinton. She was a lifelong resident of Vinton. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star 153 in Vinton and was a past worthy matron. She was a member of Welsh Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Billy Stinson of Vinton; three sons, Kenneth, Richard and Donald Stinson, all of Vinton; one sister, Bobbie Jean LeBoeuf of Vinton; and five grandchildren. STOER, Charles R. Jr., Mrs. LCAP 4/22/1999 SHREVEPORT -- Funeral services for Mrs. Charles R. (Iva LeBleu) Stoer, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, in Osborn Funeral Home. The Rev. William F. Mayo will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be after the service at Live Oaks Retirement Center. Mrs. Stoer died Tuesday, April 20, 1999. A former resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of a pioneer Lake Charles family. She had lived in Shreveport since 1939. She taught Sunday school for 30 years at First United Methodist Church in Shreveport. She was a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class and an active member of United Methodist Women. She served as officer and active member of the Shreveport PEO Chapter F, Pelacan Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Shreveport Department Club. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Lee LeBleu Tharp, Mrs. Ava LeBleu Armstrong and Mrs. Eleanor Gayle Carmouche, all of Lake Charles. STOLZLE, John H. LCAP 4/2/1999 WOODLAWN -- Funeral services for John Herman Stolzle, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in Woodlawn Baptist Church. The Rev. Dore Langley will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa, La., under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and 8-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Stolzle died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Woodlawn and a resident of Iowa, La. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Fred Stolzle and Robert Stolzle, both of Woodlawn; and one sister, Mary Stolzle of Woodlawn. STREET, Charlie LCAP 4/6/1999 OAKDALE -- Graveside services for Charlie Street. 94, of Tioga will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Oakdale Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Street died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, April 5, 1999, in a Tioga care center. STROTHER, J.B. LCAP 4/6/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for J.B. Arnold Strother, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Strother died Sunday, April 4, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. STROTHER, John E. LCAP 4/27/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for John Edward "Eddie" Strother, 37, will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Strother died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Talladega, Ala. STROTHER, J.B. 4/5/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for J.B. Strother, 84, of Pitkin, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Oakdale hospital. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Blankenship Borrell; one son, Dr. Charles Avery Borrell of Lake Charles; three daughters, Pamela Borrell Jaeger of Austin, Texas, Penny Borrell Scharn of Sugarland, Texas, and Kathy Borrell McRae of Temple; one sister, Fronnie Borrell LeBlanc of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; and eight grandchildren. SYKES, Lottie P. LCAP 4/9/1999 FOREST HILL -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie Mae Prosha Sykes, 70, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be Liberty Hill Cemetery in Longleaf under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Sykes died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. THIBODEAUX, Whitney J. LCAP 4/7/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Whitney J. Thibodeaux, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 7, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Gueydan Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Thibodeaux died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 5, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. THIBODEAUX, Minnie LCAP 4/22/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Minnie Thibodeaux, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in a Welsh care facility. THOMAN, Alma M. LCAP 4/28/1999 Memorial services for Alma Marie Thoman, 72, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Thoman died Friday, April 23, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. THOMAS, Patricia H. LCAP 4/7/1999 Graveside services for Patricia H. "Pat" Thomas, 71, a former resident of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Mrs. Thomas died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a Pinehurst, N.C., hospital. A native of Evanston, Ill., she received her bachelor degree in foreign languages from Harding College in Searcy, Ark. She lived in Lake Charles for 41 years and, in addition to being a homemaker, worked for many years at the Greater Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce as its public relations director. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Lake Charles where she served as a choir member. She worked with young people and spent summers camping with the church youth group. Survivors include one son, John M. Thomas of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one daughter, Barbara T. Nine of Greensboro, N.C.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said. THOMAS, Anthony K. LCAP 4/20/1999 Graveside services for Anthony Kentrell Thomas, infant son of Anthony Williams and Nicole Thomas, both of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. He died Thursday, April 15, 1999. He was a native of Lake Charles. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandmother, Brenda Thomas of Lake Charles; maternal grandfather, Harold LeBlanc of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, Gwendolyn Pollard of Lake Charles; paternal grandfather, Leonard Johnson of New Orleans. THOMAS, Patricia H. LCAP 4/8/1999 Graveside services for Patricia H. "Pat" Thomas, 71 of will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Mrs. Thomas died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a Pinehust, N.C. hospital. A native of Evanstown, Ill., she was a graduate of Hardin College in Searcy, Ill., where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in foreign languages. She lived in Lake Charles for 41 years and worked for many years as the public relations director of the Greater Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Lake Charles and was a longstanding member of its choir. She enjoyed working with young people and spent several summers camping with the church youth group. Survivors include one son, John M. Thomas of Ocean Springs, Miss.,; one daughter, Barbara T. Nine of Greensboro, N.C.; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice, the family said. THOMPSON, Mary F., Mrs. LCAP 4/21/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary F. Thompson, 91, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Baton Rouge hospital. TILLER, Cecil G. 4/5/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Cecil G. Tiller, 92, of Welsh, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Mr. Tiller died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. TILLMAN, Chester Jr. LCAP 4/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Chester Tillman Jr., 56, 20301?2 Theriot St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. TILLMAN, Chester Jr. LCAP 4/27/1999 Funeral services for Chester Tillman Jr., 56, 2030 1/2 Theriot Street, will be at 7 p.m. today, April 27, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Cecil Robbins will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. Mr. Tillman died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a local hospital. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles and was a Army veteran. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth and Glenn Tillman of Lake Charles; two daughters, Bridgett and Vanessa Tillman of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Darlene Carter and Mrs. Lillie Thomas of Lake Charles; his mother, Eleanor Scott Lut of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. TIPPER, William E. LCAP 4/22/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for William Earl Tipper, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial with full military honors will be in Canaan Church Cemetery. Mr. Tipper died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in his residence. TIZENO, Heywood LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Heywood Tizeno, 85, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5 a.m. Thursday in a local hospital. TOMLINSON, Helen S., Mrs. LCAP 4/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Stagg Tomlinson, 95, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 12, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Tomlinson died at 7:55 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, in a Houston hospital. TROUARD, Helen M., Mrs. LCAP 4/26/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Mixon Trouard, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is noon - 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Trouard died at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in a local care facility. A native of Winnfield, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was co-owner of Leading Dairy Company for many years. She attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Trouard of Jacksonville, Fla., Michael Houk of Tampa, Fla. and Marvin Lee LaFleur Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cindy Richard of Lake Charles; one sister, Lessie Hall of Fort Worth, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. TYNES, Dwight L., Colonel LCAP 4/29/1999 POPLARVILLE, Miss. -- Funeral services for Colonel Dwight Lyman Tynes, 75, of Oakdale, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in White Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethel Church Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Tynes died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. TYNES, Dwight L. LCAP 4/30/1999 POPLARVILLE, Miss. -- Funeral services for Dwight Lyman Tynes, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in White Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethel Church Cemetery. Mr. Tynes died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. VANDERBILT, Purney W. LCAP 4/12/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Purney Willis Vanderbilt, 63, of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Oakhill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Vanderbilt died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in a San Antonio, Texas, hospital. VANDERBILT, Purney W. LCAP 4/11/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Purney Willis Vanderbilt, 63, of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a San Antonio, Texas, hospital. VERDINE, Paul E. LCAP 4/18/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Paul E. Verdine, 43, of Starks, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Charles Soileau and Damon Bickham officiated. Burial was in Doyle Cemetery in Starks. Visitation was Friday and Saturday. A rosary was recited. Mr. Verdine died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Starks, he was a past employee of Louisiana State Parks and Recreation, and a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Survivors include five brothers, Darrell Verdine , Michael "Hosey" Verdine and LeRoy "Taz" Verdine, all of Starks, David "Cheese" Verdine of Vinton and Jimmy Ray Verdine of Mauriceville, Texas; two sisters, Patricia "Pat" Verdine of Starks and Catherine "Cat" Borel of Orange, Texas; and his mother, Ruby Verdine of Starks. VERDINE, Paul E. LCAP 4/17/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Paul E. Verdine, 43, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 17, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. The Revs. Charles Soileau and Damon Bickham will officiate. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery in Starks. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Verdine died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Sulphur and longtime resident of Starks, he was a past employee of Louisiana State Parks and Recreation. He was a member of St. Micheal Catholic Church in Starks. Survivors include five brothers, Darrell, Micheal "Hosey" and LeRoy "Taz" Verdine, all of Starks, David "Cheese" Verdine of Vinton and Jimmy Roy Verdine of Mauriceville, Texas; two sisters, Patricia "Pat" Humble of Starks and Catherine "Cat" Borel of Orange, Texas; and his mother, Ruby Verdine of Starks. VERDINE, Paul E. LCAP 4/16/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Paul E. Verdine, 43, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. The Revs. Chris Soileau and Damon Bickham will officiate. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery in Starks. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Verdine died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Sulphur and longtime resident of Starks. He was a former employee of Louisiana State Parks and Recreation. He was a member of St. Micheal Catholic Church in Starks. Survivors include five brothers, Darrell, Micheal "Hosey" and LeRoy "Taz" Verdine, all of Starks, David "Cheese" Verdine of Vinton and Jimmy Roy Verdine of Mauriceville, Texas; two sisters, Patricia "Pat" Humble of Starks and Catherine "Cat" Borel of Orange, Texas; his father, Floyd "Chick" Verdine of Starks; and his mother, Ruby Verdine of Starks. VERDINE, Paul LCAP 4/15/1999 Funeral arrangements for Paul Verdine, 43, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. VINES, Robert A. LCAP 4/3/1999 Funeral services for Robert A. Vines, 75, of Gillis will be at 11 a.m. today, April 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Vines died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Florien, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1967. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired sergeant for the Louisiana State Police. He owned and operated Vines Town and Country Mobile Homes and the Gillis Grocery Store for many years. He also was employed by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a member of the Louisiana State Troopers Association and VFW Post 10665. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dottie Fontenot Vines of Gillis; two sons, Donald W. Vines of Moss Bluff and Ricky L. Vines of Gillis; one brother, Furman Vines of Hornbeck; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. VINES, Robert LCAP 4/2/1999 GILLIS -- Funeral arrangements for Robert Vines, 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday in a local hosptial. WALKER, Claude R. LCAP 4/4/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Claude R. "Red" Walker, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in New Llano. Mr. Walker died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. WALKER, Claude LCAP 4/3/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Claude "Red" Walker, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. WALTER, George B. Jr. LCAP 4/29/1999 TEMPLE, Texas - Funeral services for George B. Walther Jr., 84, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30 in Canyon Creek Baptist Church. Interment will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard, Texas. Mr. Walter died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in Temple. WALTHER, George B. Jr. LCAP 4/30/1999 TEMPLE, Texas -- Memorial services for George Batey Walther Jr., 84, will be at 10 a.m. today, April 30, in Canyon Creek First Baptist Church. Dr. George Howard Walther will officiate. Local graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Graceland Cemetery. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Arrangements are by Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard, Texas. Mr. Walther died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a Temple hospital. He was a native of Gibson, was raised in Vacherie and was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He had lived in Temple since 1995. He was a graduate of St. James High School and earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Louisiana State University. He retired from Cities Service Co. as chief design engineer and manager of product engineering after 36 years of service. He was past president of the Louisiana Engineering Society and was a member of the American National Standards Institute. He was a past district governor of the Lions Club and held various offices in the state and national Airstream club. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Jane Walther of Temple; one son, Dr. George Howard Walther of Temple; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211, the family said. WARD, Pearl A. LCAP 4/12/1999 HARRISVILLE, W.V. -- Funeral services for Pearl A. Ward, 85, of Parkersburg, W.V., will be at 1 p.m. today, April 12, in Raiguel Funeral Home. The Rev. Eileen Schneider will officiate. Burial will be in Hardman Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Ward died Saturday, April 10, 1999. A native of Cumberland, Md., she was a former resident of Lake Charles. She was owner-operator of several restaurants for 43 years, including 32 years in Lake Charles. She was a stunt pilot and one of the first female parachutists in the country. Her flying career was between 1928 and 1968. She was a member of the OX 5 Aviation Pioneers, Silver Wings Fraternity, CAP Auxiliary of the Air Force, Air Force Assn., Parkersburg Women's Club, Camden Clark Auxiliary, Friends of the Blennerhasset, past commander of the WV Civil Air Patrol and past commander of Parkersburg and Lake Charles Civil Air Patrols. Survivors include a nephew, Thomas Sharp Sr. of Parkersburg. WETZEL, Joe LCAP 4/24/1999 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for Joe Wetzel, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, in Johnson Bayou Baptist Church. The Rev. Les Fogleman will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Wetzel died Friday, April 23, 1999, in his residence in Orange. He was a native of Nanticoke, Pa., and had lived in the Orange area since 1957. He was a retired Navy machinist and worked for Texas U.S. Chemical. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Wetzel of Orange; one daughter, Judy Rogers of Orangefield, Texas; and two grandchildren. WILCOX, Alvin S. LCAP 4/1/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Alvin S. Wilcox, 91 will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the local hospital. WILLET, Clyde LCAP 4/7/1999 JUNCTION COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Clyde Willet, 84, of DeRidder, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 7, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Willet died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. WILLETT, Clyde LCAP 4/6/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Clyde Willett, 84, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Beauregard care center. WILLIAMS, Mary L. LCAP 4/12/1999 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Louise Williams, 75, of DeRidder, will be announced by Roller Drummond Funeral Home. Local arrangements were made by Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. She died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in her residence. WILLIAMS, Robert Lee LCAP 4/30/1999 Funeral services for Robert Lee Williams, 56, 1233 Mayo St., will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Ulysses Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in West Fork Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Williams died at 1:34 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie Williams of Austin, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Doris Minard of Lake Charles; three brothers, Curley Williams, Willie Williams and Charles Williams, all of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Marcus L. LCAP 4/29/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Marcus Lynn Williams, 36, were held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in Neely United Methodist Church. A musical memorial was at 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, in Winnsboro Second Baptist Church in Winnsboro. The Revs. Arnold V. Brown and Herman E. Harris officiated. Interment was at 10 a.m. Saturday in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Williams died Monday, April 12, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Beauregard Parish, he was baptized at Warren United Methodist Church in Lake Charles. He graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1981 and earned an associate degree in law enforcement from Southern University. He was employed by Wackengut Security as a security officer. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Edmonia M. Williams of Winnsboro; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. WOODWARD, Thomas B. LCAP 4/16/1999 Funeral services for Thomas Benton Woodward, 77, of Charlotte, N.C., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Bartlett will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Woodward died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he spent most of his life in Atlanta, Ga. He moved to Charlotte in 1995. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1939 and McNeese Junior College in 1941. He was a veteran of the Army, and later served in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Fran Woodward of Charlotte; one brother, William H. Woodward of Lake Charles; one sister, Mona Medford of Crystal Beach, Texas; and four stepchildren. WRIGHT, Mable LCAP 4/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mable Wright, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. WRIGHT, Mable A. LCAP 4/23/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mable "Mel" Antoine Wright, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, in Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is today in the church. Mrs. Wright died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in a DeQuincy hospital. A native of Eunice, she lived in DeQuincy for most of her life. She was employed by the State of Louisiana Head Start Program for over 15 years. She was a member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served in the senior choir, was Senior Mission Board president, secretary of the Deaconness Board and chairperson of the Building Fund. She was also a member of Lake City Guardian Magnolia Peace Officers Association. Survivors include two sons, Gregory Sample of Crosby, Texas, and Ronald Eugene Sample of DeQuincy; five daughters, Jacqueline Malveaux of Crosby, Texas, Bridgette Sample of Detroit, Mich., and Judy Sample, Linda Pitre, and Ollie Arnette Sample, all of Houston; one brother, Al Antoine of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Bernadine Antoine Rougeau of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Ethel George of Franklin and Mrs. A. "Rene" Antoine-Green of Lafayette; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. WYNN, Edward L. LCAP 4/11/1999 Funeral services for Edward Lee Wynn, 86, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, April 11, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Wynn died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in Sulphur. He retired from Union Oil after 36 years of service. He was a past member of Masonic Lodge 400. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mamie Ruth Wynn of Sulphur; two sons, William Edward Wynn of Santa Fe, Texas and Charles Harold Wynn of Moss Bluff; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. YELDELL, Ellen D. LCAP 4/7/1999 FLORIEN -- Funeral services for Ellen Dowden Yeldell, 84, of The Woodlands, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, in Toro Baptist Church under direction of Green Lawn Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday, April 2, 1999, in The Woodlands. YOUNG, Jean C. LCAP 4/25/1999 Funeral services for Jean Cleveland Young, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Alan Trouille and John Spain will officiate, Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Fumeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 pm today and 8-9:30 am Mondayin the funeral home. Mr. Young died Friday, April 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, he had lived most of his adult life in Lake Charles. During World War II, he was a radio operator in the Navy. He retired in 1982 from Cities Service Refinery as a clerical worker, after 31 yeard of service. Her was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jessie Sarver Young; two sons, Richard and Terry Young, both of lake Charles; one daughter, Ava Julitta Vernon of Gonzales; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the family to be forwared to the National Emphysema Foundation, the family said. GOODNER, Reba O. LCAP 4/25/1999 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Reba Oretha Goodner, 79, will, be at 10am Monday, April 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funera1 Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mrs. Goodner died Friday, April 23, 1999, in Sulphur..YOUNG, Jean C. LCAP 4/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jean Cleveland Young, 77, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. YOUNG, Jean C. LCAP 4/26/1999 Funeral services for Jean Cleveland Young, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Alan Trouille and John Spain will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Young died Friday, April 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, he had lived most of his adult life in Lake Charles. During World War II, he was a radio operator in the Navy. He retired in 1982 from Cities Service Refinery as a clerical worker, after 31 years of service. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jessie Sarver Young; two sons, Richard and Terry Young, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ava Julitta Veron of Gonzales; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the family to be forwarded to the National Emphysema Found-ation, the family said.