AUGUST 1998 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1998 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@iamerica.net ACCLIS, Mrs. Lugenia M. LCAP 8/28/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Lugenia Morrow Acclis, 68, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 29, in the Mill Street Church of Christ. C.E. Gaines will officiate. Burial will be in West Fork Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be at 6 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Accles died at 6:45 a.m. Friday, August 21, 1998, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a member of the Mill Street Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Russell; two stepsons, John Acclis of Opelousas and Edward Acclis of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Shirley Trotter of Texas City, Texas; two brothers, Malry Moreau of Sulphur and Roland Wayne Moreau of Eureka, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. ACCLIS, Mrs. Lugenia M. LCAP 8/22/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lugenia Morrow Acclis, 68, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 6:45 a.m. Friday in her residence. ACTLIS, Rev. Willie LCAP 8/2/1998 ELTON -- Funeral services for the Rev. Willie "Tiny" Actlis, 43, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in Holiness Unto the Lord Church. Bishop Joseph Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chatagnier under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be at 5 p.m. today in the church. Rev. Actlis died at 4:08 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. A native of Chatagnier, he lived most of his life in Elton. He was a member of Holiness Unto the Lord Church, where he served as assistant pastor, youth pastor and Bible study conductor. He was also the church treasurer, secretary of the district association and a member of the Spiritual Seven group. Survivors include his wife, Mary A. Douglas Actlis of Elton; four daughters, Melissa, Rosanna, Roxanna and Bridget Actlis, all of Elton; one son, Phillip Actlis of Hampton, Va.; one brother, Larry Landsy Anderson of Elton; one sister, Genetha Pelican of Elton; and one grandchild. ADKINS, Berlie L. LCAP 8/29/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Berlie L. Adkins, 88, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Friday in the DeQuincy hospital. ALLISON, Webster LCAP 8/21/1998 FENTON -- Funeral services for Webster Allison, 76, of Berkeley, Calif., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church. The Rev. Matthew Kelso will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Allison died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, in Los Angeles. A native of Welsh, he had lived in Fenton for a number of years. He was a retiree of the East Bay Municipal Utility District of Oakland, Calif., a World War II veteran and a Masonic Grand Orator. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Berkeley. Survivors include his wife, Mable Artis of Berkeley; three daughters, Betty Ann and Annie Marie, both of Las Vegas, and Theresa Ann of San Diego; two brothers, Wilbur Allison of Fenton and Jesse C. Allison of Elton; three sisters, Hazel Sims of Lake Charles, Ida Mae Ceasar of Los Angeles and Pearl Allison of Fenton; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. ALLISON, Webster LCAP 8/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for Webster Allison, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in Los Angeles. AUSMUS, Melba M. LCAP 8/9/1998 Funeral services for Melba Myers Ausmus, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, Aug. 9, with a scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Ausmus died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles, served as a Camp Fire Girls leader in the 1960s and worked for The Powell Group for many years. She was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons Southwest Louisiana Chapter 1900 and Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Crittenden and Edith Ausmus, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ALSTON, Lela M. LCAP 8/24/1998 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Lela Marlee Alston, 80, was at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial was in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields. She died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998. ANDREWS, Mrs. Ada Y. LCAP 8/27/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Y. Andrews, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 27, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. LeRoy Kelly will officiate. Burial will be in Sugartown Cemetery in Sugartown under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home, and from noon in the church. Mrs. Andrews died at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Sugartown, she moved to DeRidder in 1982. She was formerly employed by Beauregard Parish School Board as a food service worker at Sugartown High School. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder and the Golden Girls of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth W. Andrews of DeRidder, Keith E. "Bud" Andrews of Sugartown and Wilbur D. "Sonny" Andrews of Lake Charles; three daughters, Bobbie F. Garner of Sugartown, Bonnie M. Marcantel of Jasper, Texas and Ada M. Bell of Kinder; one brother, Ray Young of DeRidder; one sister, Elsie Iles of Lake Charles; 24 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. ARCHIELD, Willie L. LCAP 8/28/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Willie Lee Archield, 65, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 28, from St. Joseph Catholic Church under the direction of Community Mortuary. Mr. Archield died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998. ARLEDGE, Myrtle LCAP 8/19/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Myrtle Arledge, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Mrs. Arledge died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. ARLEDGE, Myrtle LCAP 8/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Myrtle Arledge, 78, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in the DeRidder hospital. ARMS, Thomas LCAP 8/30/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Thomas Arms, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Arms died Friday, Aug. 28, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. AUSMUS, Melba M. LCAP 8/10/1998 Funeral services for Melba Myers Ausmus, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, Aug. 9, with a scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Ausmus died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles, served as a Camp Fire Girls leader in the 1960s and worked for The Powell Group for many years. She was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons Southwest Louisiana Chapter 1900 and Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Crittenden and Edith Ausmus, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BAKER, Diana P. LCAP 8/31/1998 Funeral arrangements for Diana P. Baker, 66, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. BARRETT, Opal S. LCAP 8/19/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Stracener Barrett, 79, will be at 4:30 p.m. today, Aug. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Barrett died at 3:07 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1998, in her residence. BARTON, William L. LCAP 8/14/1998 Funeral services for William L. "Bill" Barton, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Glad Tidings Church. The Revs. John Bosman, Gary Evers and B.L. Cornwell will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Lake Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon Saturday at church. Mr. Barton died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Crowville, he lived in Lake Charles where he worked for Men's Discount for nine years and retired from Magnolia Life after 23 years as an agent. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God church and served as a Sunday school teacher and played the bass for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Barton; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Barton Reed of Lake Charles; one stepson, Ronald L. Stoddard of Utica, Miss.; one stepdaughter, Cheryl Stoddard Hunter of Sterlington; one brother, Rev. J.E. Barton of Sterlington; two sisters, Lolita Martin of West Monroe and Jessie Mae Fletcher of Bastrop; one grandchild; and one stepgrandchild. BARTON, Sadie LCAP 8/12/1998 CALCASIEU -- Funeral services for Sadie Barton, 77, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 12, in New Hope Baptist Church. The Revs. Tim Boswell and Joe Kite will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Barton died at 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in an Alexandria care center. She was a lifelong resident of Calcasieu, a homemaker and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Willard Barton of Calcasieu; one son, Thomas Barton of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ona Gunter of Elmer and Alma Braddy and Sarah Ray, both of Calcasieu; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BARTON, William L. LCAP 8/15/1998 Funeral services for William L. ''Bill'' Barton, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 15, in Glad Tidings Church. The Revs. John Bosman, Gary Evers and B.L. Cornwell will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon in the church. Mr. Barton died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Crowville, he lived in Lake Charles where he worked for Men's Discount for nine years and retired from Magnolia Life after 23 years as an agent. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God church and served as a Sunday school teacher and played bass for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Barton; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Barton Reed of Utica, Miss.; one stepson, Ronald L. Stoddard of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Cheryl Stoddard Hunter of Sterlington; one brother, the Rev. J.E. Barton of Sterlington; two sisters, Lolita Martin of West Monroe and Jessie Mae Fletcher of Bastrop; one grandchild; and one stepgrandchild. BEAUGH, Mrs. Edna Mae LCAP 8/26/1998 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Mae Beaugh, 83, of Opelousas, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 26, from St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. BELLARD, Sidney Jr. LCAP 8/16/1998 Funeral services for Sidney Bellard Jr., 78, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m, in the funeral home. Mr. Bellard died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Church Point, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Survivors include one son, Lougune Bellard of Houston; four daughters, Jinnie Vee "Geneva" Bell and Sovelia Tezeno, both of Lake Charles, Willie Mae Bean of Houston, and Dorphillie Roberts of Welsh; four brothers, Walter, Curtis, Lannis and Lester Bellard, all of Opelousas; six sisters, Agnes Latigue of Lake Charles, Gracie Thomas of Eunice, Lillian Bellard of Opelousas, Celestine and Alexandra Love, both of Houston, and Lee Esther Guidry of Baton Rouge; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BELLARD, Sidney Jr. LCAP 8/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Sidney Bellard Jr., 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local care center. BELLOMO, Daniel J. LCAP 8/14/1998 Funeral services for Daniel Joseph "Joe" Bellomo, 45, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Bellomo died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in a New Orleans hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a chef for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Danielle Bellomo of Metropolis, Ill.; three brothers, J.C. Bellomo of Moss Bluff, David Bellomo of Sacramento, Calif., and Richard McCoy of Louisiana; two sisters, Josie Mae Anderson of Cudahy, Wis., and Carolyn Seiford of Moss Bluff; his mother, Jane Michon McCoy of St. Bernard; and one grandchild. BELLOMO, Daniel J. LCAP 8/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Daniel Joseph Bellomo, 45, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Metairie hospital. BENNETT, Byron B. LCAP 6/23/1998 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Byron Buford Bennett, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Bennett died at 9:44 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. BENOIT, Lance C. LCAP 8/16/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lance Craig Benoit, 19, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in Bethel Baptist Church. The Rev. T.C. Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-midnight today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Benoit died at 10:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. He was a native of Jennings and a 1998 graduate of Jennings High School, where he was an offensive/defensive lineman for three years, winning all-parish first-team honors in 1997. He also was a member of the Jennings High track team, FFA and 4-H, winning many parish, district and state awards in the livestock division during the past five years. Survivors include two brothers, Landon Benoit and Chad "T-Boo" Benoit, both of Jennings; one sister, Lisa Benoit of Houston; his parents, Lawrence Earl and Loretta Benoit, both of Jennings; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hollier Sr. of Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Marceaux of Lake Charles and Mrs. Elrena Benoit of Crowley. BENOIT, Lance LCAP 8/15/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Lance Benoit, 19, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Shreveport hospital. BERTRAND, Levi Sr. LCAP 8/25/1998 Funeral services for Levi Bertrand Sr., 88, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Allen Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Bertrand died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, he lived in the Lake Charles area for 52 years. He retired from Firestone after 25 years of service. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Nita T. Bertrand; two sons, Levi Jr. and Clarence J. Bertrand, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Frank Bertrand of Westlake; one sister, Mrs. John Roy of Westlake; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BLALOCK, Thomas LCAP 8/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Thomas Blalock, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in his residence. BLALOCK, Thomas Blalock LCAP 8/27/1998 Funeral services for Thomas Blalock, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Birds Nest Cemetery in Gillis. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Blalock died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in his residence. A native of Mamou, he lived in Orange, Texasm 35 years before moving to Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He worked 20 years at Guarantee Shoe Store in Orange. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Del Blalock; three sons, Brent Blalock of Whittier, N.C., Dennis Blalock of Sulphur and Paul Blalock of Danbury, Texas; one daughter, Cheryl Weeks of Nederland, Texas; one brother, Herman Blalock of Houston; two sisters, Ethelda MacLean of Baton Rouge and Dorothy Frederick of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BLASINGAME, Eugenia F. LCAP 8/12/1998 Funeral services for Eugenia "Jenny" Frame Blasingame, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in Oak Park United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Bergeron will officiate. Private burial services will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the fuenral home. Mrs. Blasingame died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Palmetto, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 41 years. She and her husband owned and operated Blasingame Well Service, where she worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Oak Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lynn (Sandra) Jones of Grand Chenier and Germany; one son, Thomas Alwin Blasingame of College Station, Texas; one brother, D.T. Frame of England; four sisters, Florence Hawkins of Washington, La., Abalee Bourgeois of Santa Barbara, Calif., Lana Melancon of Lafayette and Rachel Hall of Stanton, Ky; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BOOKTER, Bea LCAP 8/22/1998 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bea Bookter, 56, of Leesville, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery in Dry Prong. Mrs. Bookter died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. BORDERS, Mary T. LCAP 6/23/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary T. Borders, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Slagle. She died Sunday, June 21, 1998, in a Leesville hospital. BOWERS, David A.L. LCAP 8/22/1998 ROANOKE -- Funeral services for David A.L. Bowers, 84, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, in the Roanoke Church of The Brethren. The Rev. Art Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Bowers died at 4 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of the Roanoke area, he graduated from Roanoke High School and Delgado Junior College in New Orleans. He was a retired rice and soybean farmer. He was a member of the Roanoke Church of The Brethren where he served as a deacon and adult Sunday school teacher. He was a former member of the Roanoke Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Bolline Bowers; two sons, David A.L. Bowers Jr. of Welsh and Weldon Bowers of Lake Charles; three daughters, Diane Youngs of Petaluma, Calif., Carolyn Ducharme of Vinton and Susan Leleux of Welsh; one brother, Eugene Bowers of LaVerne, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. BOWIE, Gloria Delores LCAP 8/15/1998 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Gloria Delores Bowie, 41, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 15, in True Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in Merryville Community Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Bowie died at 3:19 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. BOWIE, Gloria LCAP 8/13/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Gloria Bowie, 41, of Merryville, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BRADFORD, Mrs. Miriam H. LCAP 8/6/1998 CLARKS - Funeral services for Mrs. Miriam Howell Bradford, 97, of Lafayette, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Clarks Baptist Church. The Rev. Jack McKeithen will officiate. Interment will be in the Old Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Bradford died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, in her residence. A native of Missouri, she was a retired teacher. Survivors include two grandchildren and two great-grand,children. BRANUM, Lona N. LCAP 8/8/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Lona N. Branum, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Branum died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. BREAUX, Mark L. LCAP 8/2/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mark Lee Breaux, 39, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery. Mr. Breaux died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in his residence. BROUSSARD, Douglas LCAP 8/25/1998 Funeral services for Douglas Broussard, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tex Guidry will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Broussard died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Broussard; one son, Carroll Wayne Broussard of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, Shirley Marie Duhon of Iowa, La. and Ruth Ann Trahan of Houma; one stepson, Dwight Broussard of Lake Charles; three stepdaughters, Delores Aguillard and Peggy Landry, both of Lake Charles, and Maxine Fontenot of Tyler, Texas; three brothers, Vern and Lloyd Broussard, both of Jennings, and Claude Broussard of Kinder; three sisters, Ida Allemand and Leona Sonnier, both of Lake Arthur, and Jane McFarland of Lake Charles; 26 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. BROWN, Glyn E. LCAP 8/5/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Glyn E. Brown, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 5, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 7 a.m.-2 p.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mr. Brown died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in Welsh. A native of Florien, he resided in Welsh most of her life. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was owner and operator of Brown's Appliances for 40 years, a past volunteer fireman and a member of Woodman of the World. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Brown; two sons, Darwin Brown and Donald Brown, both of Welsh; two daughters, Glynetta Phenice of Lafayette and Tina LeBas of Nashville, Tenn.; one stepson, Richard Sclater of Albany, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Susie Sutter of Welsh; two brothers, Keith Brown of Welsh and Carl Brown of Florien; two sisters, Grace Harrington of DeRidder and Gladys Robinson of Jennings; five grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and three great-grandchildren. BROWN, Gerald L. LCAP 8/16/1998 Funeral services for Gerald Lynn Brown, 42, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommie Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. She died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include one son, Marlon Brown of Lake Charles; three daughters, Spring, Lashonda and Ashley Brown, all of Lake Charles; six brothers, Michael and Dwayne Brown, both of Lake Charles, Johnny Lee Brown of Los Angeles, Conrad Brown of Branch, Harold Brown of Denver, Colo., and Larry Brown of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters, Diane Brown of Louisville, Ky. and Gwendolyn Gauthier and Debra Broussard, both of Lake Charles; her father, Joseph Lee Brown Jr. of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. BROWN, Geraldyn LCAP 8/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Geraldyn Brown, 43, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. BROWN, Jacqueline LCAP 8/1/1998 Funeral services for Jacqueline Brown, 43, of 414 North Adams Street will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 1, in Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Albert London will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 1 p.m. at the church. She died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, July 24, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Houston, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Jessica, Jarquetta and Janeisha Brown, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Pamela Levine and Sherry Green, both of Houston, and Sandra and Debra Brown, both of Augusta, Ga.; four brothers, Troy Clayton and Derrick Brown, both of Houston, Alvin Brown Jr. of Augusta and E. Clayton of Germany; her mother, Burnice Primm of Houston; her stepmother, Edith Sue Woodard of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. CAHILL, Sarah E. LCAP 8/12/1998 Graveside services for Miss Sarah Eugene Cahill, 97, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 12, int Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. She died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of McComb, Miss., she lived most of her life in Lake Charles and was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. CAIN, William H. LCAP 8/22/1998 WEST CHESTER, Pa. -- Memorial services for William Howard Cain, 89, of Haverford, Pa., will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be at the Desert Palm Presbyterian Church Columbarium at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Cain died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in a Haverford care center. He was a native of Randolph, Neb. where he graduated from high school. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in chemical engineering. He served in management for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for many years and lived in many states while associated with Firestone. He retired in 1974 and moved to Sun City West, Ariz. He had lived in Haverford since November 1995. He was a charter member of the Desert Palms Presbyterian Church, a founding member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Sun City West, a former active member of the United Way in Lake Charles, a member of the University of Nebraska Alumnae Association and in 1960, he served as an alternate delegate to the Republican national convention. Survivors include one son, William Ronald Cain of Houston; two daughters, Patricia Cain Schramm of West Chester and Carol Cain McMurtrie of Pasadena, Calif.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 130 West Miner St., West Chester, PA 19382. CANADA, Agnes V. LCAP 8/12/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Agnes Vincent Canada, 51, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today. Mrs. Canada died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in Sulphur. She was a native of Sulphur, a former employee of Konstruxion Zone in Lake Charles and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Adam and Jimmy Monceaux, both of Sulphur; three daughters, Barbara Chaisson, Anna Mann and Jennifer Monceaux, all of Sulphur; two brothers, Mack and Louis Vincent, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Joann Gautreaux and Sally "Suzie" Ancelet, both of Sulphur; her mother, Marie Vincent of Sulphur; and 10 grandchildren. CARRIER, Mark LCAP 8/25/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mark "Pop" Carrier, 97, of Mossville, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. CARRIER, Marx LCAP 8/27/1998 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Marx "Pop" Carrier, 97, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Revs. Cyprain Eze, Sam Osuji and John Ijeoma will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Ann's Cemetery in Mallet under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. today in the church hall, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Carrier died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in his residence. A native of Mallet, he had lived most of his life in Mossville. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. He was the oldest black civil rights activist in Mossville. He was awarded a lifetime achievement plaque from the NAACP in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Edmonia Carier; three daughters, Nora James and Pearl LaCour, both of Mossville, and Mary Day of Humble, Texas; 24 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. CHANTLIN infant LCAP 8/4/1998 Graveside services for Kaasia Alexis Chantlin, infant daughter of Rachael Chantlin and Eric LaFleur, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 4, in Perkins Cemetery under direction of James Funeral Home. The infant died Thursday, July 30, 1998, in a local hospital. CHARLES, LaRoya LCAP 8/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for LaRoya Charles, 68, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in DeRidder. CHARLES, LaRoya LCAP 8/21/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for LaRoya Charles, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ in DeRidder. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Charles died Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998, in DeRidder. CHIASSON, Floyd Sr. LCAP 8/14/1998 Funeral services for Floyd "Pappy" Chiasson Jr., 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rsoary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Chiasson died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Scott, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life and had served in the Army during World War II, where he received a Victory Medal. Retiring from PPG after 22 years, he was a member of Cursillo; served as a lay minister of communion, lector and usher; was a past member of Knights of Peter Claver 168 where he served as Grand Knight in 1975 and was Knight of the Year in 1975; was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5022, where he had the position of Deputy Grand Knight; and served in many offices and received many awards and recognition for service. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Barbara Chiasson; three sons, Floyd Chiasson Jr. and Lionel Chiasson, both of Lake Charles, and Larry Chiasson of Mossville; two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Chiasson Riggs and Mrs. Linda Chiasson Morris, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Hebert, Mrs. Novella Dugus, Mrs. Mary Lee Cormier and Mrs. Mable Malveaux, all of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. CLARK, Terri Marie LCAP 8/13/1998 NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas -- Memorial services for Terri Marie Clark, 11, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 13, in Church of Christ. Lloyd Mansfield will officiate. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, in Clark Cemetery in Starks under the direction of Palmer Mortuary in Seguin, Texas. She died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in Seguin. Survivors include her parents, Willis B. Clark of DeQuincy and Joyce Smith Blakley of New Braunfels; two brothers, Wilbur Joseph Clark and Billie Joel Clark, both of New Braunfels; one sister, Ashley Nicole Blakley of New Braunfels; her stepfather, Brian Blakley of New Braunfels; and her grandparents, Sylvester and Vivian Clark of DeQuincy, Joyce Murphy of New Braunfels and Joe Smith and Mary K. Dealro, both of San Antonio. CLEMENTS, Albert LCAP 8/11/1998 Memorial services for Albert Clements, 67, will be at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 11, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Leona Clements Benoit will officiate. The body was cremated. Mr. Clements died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in his residence. A native of Fitzgerald, Ga., he lived in Lake Charles seven years. He served in the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. Survivors include three sons, Albert Houda Jr. of Lake Charles, Keenan Allen Clements of Riverside, Calif. and Richard Wilson of Coucaston, Ohio; five daughters, Mary Powell of Yucaipa, Calif., Diane and Barbara Jean Houda, both of Brandon, Fla., Sherry Jean Bush of Lake Charles and Connie Lynn Williamson of Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Lou Winters of Atlanta, Ga.; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CLEMENTS, Albert LCAP 8/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Albert Clements, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. CLEMENTS, Albert LCAP 8/10/1998 Funeral arrangements for Albert Clements, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. CLEMONS, Mrs. Vader LCAP 8/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Vader Clemons, 91, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. COLLETTA, Josie C. LCAP 6/23/1998 Funeral services for Josie C. Colletta will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. She died Monday, June 22, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. CORTEZ, Erma R. LCAP 8/7/1998 BASILE -- Funeral services for Erma Grace Reed Cortez, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in Tee-Mamou. Mrs. Cortez died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998. COURVILLE, Jack LCAP 8/6/1998 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Jack Courville, 88, of Jennings-Eunice will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 6, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Eunice. Mr. Courville died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4,1998, in the Sulphur Hospital. CRANFORD, Teshie C. LCAP 8/5/1998 Funeral arrangements for Teshie C. Cranford, 76, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:15 p.m. in a local hospital. COX, Stanford S. LCAP 8/28/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Stanford S. Cox, 93, of Bell City will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. John Poerio and Ernest Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, Aug. 28, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. Mr. Cox died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in his residence. A native of Plaucheville and resident of Bell City since 1936, he coached basketball, track and six-man football at Bell City High School from 1937-1948, leading the school's boys basketball team to a state championship in 1937. He was principal of the school from 1941-1969. He was a graduate of USL and LSU, a charter member of Phi Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity, a member of the Calcasieu Parish Principal's Association, and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bell City. Survivors include his wife, Florence Cox of Bell City; two sons, Richard Cox of Lafayette and Stan Cox of Carey, N.C.; one daughter, Gwyn LeDoux of Denham Springs; two sisters, Mae Travasos of Dupont and Nellie Nicholson of Harahan; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CRANFORD, Teshie C. LCAP 8/6/1998 Funeral services for Teshie Charles Cranford, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. R.E. Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. ,today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Cranford died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, in a local Hospital. A native of Indian Village, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He worked for a number of years for Coca Cola Bottling Co. and retired from Pepsi Cola .,Bottling Co. as a route salesman. He was a member and usher at South Lake Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sammie Jane Henderson Cranford of Lake Charles; one daughter Pat Cranford Fry of Lake Charles; one sister, Bernice Sonnier of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. CREEL, Wallace R. LCAP 8/17/1998 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Wallace Ray Creel, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Cemetery in Reeves under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Creel died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. CRUZE, George M. LCAP 8/1/1998 Funeral services for George Marcus Cruze, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Reynolds will officiate. Graveside services and burial will be at 4 p.m. in Trout Creek Cemetery in Call, Texas. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Cruze died at 9:22 a.m. Friday, July 31, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Nacogdoches, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 37 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 969. Survivors include four sons, Donald Cruze of Moss Bluff, Kenneth Cruze of Holmwood, Marcus Cruze of Nacogdoches and Marlin Falcon of Lake Charles; two daughters, Tommie Richardson of Lake Charles and JoAnne Manuel of Moss Bluff; four brothers, Dan Cruze of Seattle, Wash., Herman Cruze of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jimmy Cruze of Littleton, Colo., and Frank Cruze of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Alice Heinz of Galveston, Texas, and Dorothy Cruze of San Antonio; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. CRUZE, George M. LCAP 8/2/1998 Funeral services for George Marcus Cruze, 89, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Reynolds will officiate. Graveside services and burial will be at 4 p.m. in Trout Creek Cemetery in Call, Texas. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Cruze died at 9:22 a.m. Friday, July 31, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Nacogdoches, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 37 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #969. Survivors include his wife, Mary Cruze; four sons, Donald Cruze of Moss Bluff, Kenneth Cruze of Holmwood, Marcus Cruze of Nacogdoches, and Marlin Falcon of Lake Charles; two daughters, Tommie Richardson of Lake Charles and JoAnne Manuel of Moss Bluff; four brothers, Dan Cruze of Seattle, Wash., Herman Cruze of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jimmy Cruze of Littleton, Colo., and Frank Cruze of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Alice Heinz of Galveston, Texas, and Dorothy Cruze of San Antonio, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. DAVID, Frances A. LCAP 8/31/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Timothy (Frances A. Camp) David, 55, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne LeBleu and David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. David died at 8:46 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Haynesville, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 33 years. She was a graduate of Athens High School in Athens. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Alvin David and Dalton David, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Rose Land of Logansport; and one grandchild. DAVIDSON, Joseph H. Sr. LCAP 6/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Herman Davidson Sr., 71,of Topsy, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:55 p.m. Monday in his residence. DAVIS, Andrew H. LCAP 8/13/1998 Funeral services for Andrew H. Davis, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 13, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Revs. Henry Prentice and Steve James will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Davis died at 3:12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in his residence. A native of Kokomo, Miss., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 48 years. He attended Louisiana State University where he studied engineering and participated in the glee club. After leaving LSU, he joined the Corps of Engineers, and in 1929 he worked on the construction of guide levees in the Atchafalaya Basin. Later he was a surveyor on the construction of U.S. 190 across the Atchafalaya Basin. He was a construction inspector with the Corps of Engineers and supervised the construction of the Berwick Locks on the Intracoastal Canal and the Morgan City floodwall. In December of 1950, he was appointed as the first lockmaster at the Calcasieu Locks on the Intracoastal Canal. While serving as lockmaster he supervised the operation of the Catfish Point locks on the Mermentau River and the Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier northwest of Lake Charles. He retired from the Corps of Engineers after 42 years. He was an ordained Baptist deacon and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He served on many committees in the church. He was a member of the Senior Adult II Men's Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Stubblefield Davis; two sons, Drew Davis of Shreveport and John Davis of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, the family said. DAVIS, Andrew LCAP 8/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Andrew Davis, 93, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. DAY, Shirley A. LCAP 8/4/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Ernest (Shirley Anne) Day, 52, of Ragley will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Fred M. Evers and Emmitt Wren will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Day died at 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, she lived in the Ragley area for over 20 years. She was a graduate of Sowela Technical Institute and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Carey Barr of Denham Springs, Connie Hext of DeQuincy and Cindy O'Neill of Gillis; three brothers, Charles R. Monroe of Ragley, Perry C. Monroe Jr. of Lake Charles and Bobby D. Monroe of Sulphur; her mother, Lucy Monroe of Ragley; and six grandchildren. DELIA, Mrs. Frank Jr. LCAP 8/14/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Betty) Delia, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 14, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Delia died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. DENTON, Hesic H. LCAP 8/27/1998 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Hesic Hall Denton, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, from St. John Bosco Catholic Churche. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m, and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Denton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Lacassine and resident of Sulphur since 1964, he was a retired rice farmer. He joined the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office on July 1, 1980, and was a resident deputy in the Carlyss area, serving the Sheriff's Office for 18 years. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dessa Bourque Denton of Carlyss; one daughter, Rebecca Denton of Sulphur; and three sisters, France Tollinger of Houston, Nell Morris of Lake Charles, and Janet Gridley of Coeur d'Alene, Ida. DENTON, Hesic H. LCAP 8/28/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Hesic Hall Denton, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 28, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. A rosary was said Thursday evening. Mr. Denton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Lacassine and resident of Sulphur since 1946, he was a retired rice farmer. He joined the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office on July 1, 1980, and was a resident deputy in the Carlyss area, serving the Sheriff's Office for 18 years. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dessa Bourque Denton of Carlyss; one daughter, Rebecca Denton of Sulphur; and three sisters, France Tollinger of Houston, Nell Morris of Lake Charles, and Janet Gridley of Coeur d'Alene, Ida. DEROUEN, Lee Roy. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Lee Roy DeRouen, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. DEROUEN, Lee Roy LCAP 8/8/1998 Funeral services for Lee Roy DeRouen, 80, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. DeRouen died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in his residence. A native of Hayes, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1956. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He graduated from LSU with a degree in petroleum engineering and worked as a petroleum engineer for Union-Texas Petroleum Co., retiring in 1978. He was a member of the API. Survivors include his wife, Nevers M. DeRouen; one son, James A. DeRouen of Venture, Calif.; two daughters, Margaret Perkins of Houston and Irion DeRouen-Hawkins of Studio City, Calif.; three sisters, Hazel Fontenot of Lake Charles, Sylvia Hines of Houma and Esther Roy of Marrero; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DEVILLE, Mrs. Dudley LCAP 8/23/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Dudley (Eulia) DeVille, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Angadiath and Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8-10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. DeVille died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years and was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Anthony G. and Philip R. DeVille, both of Lake Charles, and Nicholas G. DeVille of Lemon Grove, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Stacy Williams, Mrs. Rosita Thibodeaux and Mrs. Quindell Miller, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Joseph, Jacob and Theodore Collins Jr., all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Denise Roberts and Mrs. Jessie Roberts, both of Lafayette, Mrs. Ruby Guillory of Compton, Calif., and Mrs. Christine Zeno of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DEVILLE, Mrs. Dudley LCAP 8/22/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dudley (Eluia) DeVille, 62, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. DIXON, Laura D. LCAP 8/18/1998 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Funeral arrangements for Laura Duhon Dixon, 42, will be announced. She died Sunday in Chattanooga. DIXON, Laura D. LCAP 8/19/1998 CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Laura L. Duhon Dixon, 42, will be at 8 p.m. today in Grissom Funeral Home. The Rev. John Losee will officiate. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. She died Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998, in her St. Elmo, Tenn., residence. A resident of St. Elmo, she was employed at Cracker Barrel in Tiftonia, Tenn. Survivors include two daughters, Cydney Dixon and Cayci Dixon, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; two brothers, Robert Gooch of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Terry Gooch of Springfield, Mo.; three sisters, Donna McCormick of Jennings, Judy Derbes of Lafayette and Jeannie Sellers of Greenville, S.C.; and her mother, Anna Marie Wilkinson of Jennings. Memorials may be may to the Circle of Hope, 109 N. Germantown Road, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37411, the family said. DRISKELL, Daisy B.. LCAP 8/7/1998 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Daisy Brown Driskell, 93, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in the Delhomme Bertrand Chapel of the Flowers. The Rev. Wayne Duet will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Peace Chapel Mausoleum under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Driskell died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in a Lafayette care center. A native of Alexandria and longtime resident of Marksville, she was a graduate of Louisiana Normal College of Natchitoches. She was an Avoyelles Parish teacher and was employed by the State of Louisiana Welfare Department for 20 years until her retirement in 1967. She resided in Lake Charles and has been a resident of Lafayette for the past two years. In Marksville, she was a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George (Edith) Stokes of Lafayette and Jerry Ann Driskell of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. DUHON, Joe LCAP 8/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Joe Duhon, 71, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. DUHON, Joe Sr. LCAP 8/28/1998 Funeral services for Joe Duhon Sr., 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Duhon died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a native of Fenton and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, the church choir, the NAACP, ACORN and AGC. He was the founder of Joe's Construction and was a member of the state Board of Construction. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Washington Duhon of Lake Charles; three sons, Joe Duhon Jr., Melvin J. Duhon and Steven Ceasar, all of Lake Charles; eight daughters, Linda Collins, Ruby Chavis, Belinda "Brenda Sue" Duhon, Debra Huntsberry, Hilda Duhon and Denise Chapman, all of Lake Charles, Mildred Willis of Baton Rouge and Julia Pitre of Richmond, Calif.; three brothers, Freddie, Leroy and Gabriel Duhon, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Louella Amos of Sugarland, Texas, and Loubertha Ardoin of Cameron; 27 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. DUPONT, Gladys H. LCAP 8/22/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Gladys Hargrave Dupont, 80, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Dupont died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in a Jennings care center. She was a native of Morse, where she and her husband owned a grocery store, and had lived in Jennings for the past 35 years. She was a homemaker until she became president of the Jennings Guest House. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. C.P. (Betty) Crochet of Jennings; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. DUPONT, Gladys LCAP 8/23/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Gladys Dupont, 80, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Msgr. Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 6:30 p.m.; and from 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. DuPont died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in a Jennings Care Center. A native of Morse, she and her husband owned a grocery store there. She lived in Jennings for the past 35 years and was a homemaker until she became a resident of Jennings Guest House. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. C.P. (Betty) Crochet of Jennings; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. DURKES, Herbert L. LCAP 8/31/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Herbert Lee Durkes, 69, will be at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 31, from Immaculate Conception Church. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation began 3 p.m. Sunday. A 9 p.m. rosary was recited Sunday. Mr. Durkes died 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, in his residence. A native of Elton, he was a resident of Jennings. He was the commodore for the Lake Arthur Boat Club, director of the Greater Gulf Coast Association and a member of the Cajun Caravan Campers. He was a truck driver/auto mechanic for the Evangeline Refinery for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae Durkes; three sons, Thomas Wade Durkes and Bradley Carl Durkes, both of Jennings, and Herbert Lee Durkes Jr. of Carlyss; one daughter, Mrs. Gilford (Amanda) Cormier of Jennings; one brother, Clifton Doucet of Jennings; one sister, Mrs. Huey (Jean) Estilette of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. EADES, Rita Mae LCAP 8/3/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Rita Mae Eades, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Christie Chapel Cemetery in Emerson, Ark. Mrs. Eades died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in her residence. EADES, Rita Mae LCAP 8/2/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Rita Mae Eades, 64, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. EAST, Dorcerle LCAP 8/31/1998 Funeral services for Dorcerle "Mann" East, 80, of Hackberry, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in the New Hackberry Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. East died at 12:08 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998, in a local hospital. ELLIOTT, Mrs. W.D. LCAP 8/10/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. W.D. (Ann Lormand) Elliott, 76, will be at 4 p.m. today, Aug. 9, in University United Methodist Church. The Revs. Tom Howe and Ed House will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Butter's Cemetery in Forest Hill under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. today in the church and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday in Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Elliott died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. She was a graduate of Kinder High School and attended Northwestern State College in Natchitoches. She retired from Olin Corp. as a PBX operator after 40 years of service and was a member of OPEIU Local 87. She was an active member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to University United Methodist Church, 3501 Patrick St., Lake Charles, La. 70605, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 810, Memphis, Tenn. 38101 or the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30329. ELLIOTT, Mrs. W.D. LCAP 8/9/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. W.D. (Ann Lormand) Elliott, 76, will be at 4 p.m. today, Aug. 9, in University United Methodist Church. The Revs. Tom Howe and Ed House will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Butter's Cemetery in Forest Hill under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. today in the church and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday in Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Elliott died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. She was a graduate of Kinder High School and attended Northwestern State College in Natchitoches. She retired from Olin Corp. as a PBX operator after 40 years of service and was a member of OPEIU Local 87. She was an active member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to University United Methodist Church, 3501 Patrick St., Lake Charles, La. 70605, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 810, Memphis, Tenn. 38101 or the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30329. ELUIA, Mrs. Dudley D. LCAP 8/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dudley DeVille Eluia, 62, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. ETHRIDGE, Alton E. LCAP 8/20/1998 SHREVEPORT -- Funeral services for Alton E. Ethridge, 83, of Arcadia, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Murray Clayton will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-10 a.m. Friday. Mr. Ethridge died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Ruston. He was a retired gas field engineer foreman. Survivors include two sons, Alton D. Ethridge of Shreveport and Clarence E. Ethridge of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. FARRIS, Davis J. LCAP 8/23/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Davis J. Farris, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Revs. Joseph Decoteau and Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Farris died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, Mr. Farris graduated from Sulphur High School in 1942 and the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1949. He served in the Army Air Corps as an aerial gunner in World War II. He received the Flying Cross with one oak leaf cluster and Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters. He flew 35 missions with the 493rd Bomb Group 8th Air Force in England and flew air offensives in Europe, northern France, Rhineland and Ardennes. He retired from Conoco V.C.M. in 1984. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8978, was past grand knight of Knights of Columbus Council 3015, a member of American Legion Post 179 and a member of the V.F.W. Survivors include his wife, Marie Vice Farris; two daughters, Mrs. Art (Mary) Little and Mrs. Larry (Ann) Trahan, both of Carlyss; one sister, Inez Welch of Lake Charles; one stepsister, Barbara Andrepont of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Diabetes Association, the family said. FONTENOT, Donald J. LCAP 8/25/1998 Funeral services for Donald James ''D.J.'' Fontenot, 2, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leetel Hanks and Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Hecker. Visitation is from 9 a.m. He died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include his parents, Russell Fontenot and Hope Taylor, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Courtny Taylor and Melissa Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. James Fontenot of Moss Bluff; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Taylor of Lake Charles; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac McVey of Lake Charles. FONTENOT, Neta LCAP 8/29/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Neta Fontenot, 97, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 29, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Fontenot died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in a Kinder care center. FOSTER, Mrs. Ella B. LCAP 8/22/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Butts Foster, 96, will be at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ron Weber and Glynn Tyson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Foster died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Colfax, she was a resident of Lake Charles for 70 years. She was a member of Faith Bible Church and Lake Charles Bible Church. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth F. Tyson of Lake Charles and Ruby F. Dees of Dry Prong; three sons, J.W. Foster of Westlake and J.T. and H.G. Foster, both of Lake Charles; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. FOWLKES, Richard H. Jr. LCAP 8/17/1998 Funeral arrangements for Richard H. Fowlkes Jr., 82, will be annouced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 6:44 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. FOWLKES, Richard H. Jr. LCAP 8/21/1998 Funeral services for Richard H. Fowlkes Jr., 82, will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 22, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery. Mr. Fowlkes died at 6:44 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998, in a local hospital. FREDDIE, Netha L. LCAP 8/20/1998 Funeral services for Netha Lede Freddie, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mrs. Freddie died at 9 a.m. Monday, July 27, 1998, in Massachusetts. FRUGE, Paula D. LCAP 8/8/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Paula Darce Fruge, 27, of Hayes will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine-Derouen Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Fruge died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in her residence. She was a native of Bell City and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Fruge and Lakelyn Fruge, both of Hayes; one sister, Michelle D. Bourgeois of Hayes; one brother, Brett Darce of Lake Charles; her parents, James P. and Bonnie Darce, both of Hayes; and her maternal grandmother, Euphemae Benoit of Welsh. FRUGE, Gary L. LCAP 8/8/1998 Funeral services for Gary Lynn Fruge, 38, of Hayes, will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in DeRouen Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Fruge died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of the Hayes area, he was a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard. He was a member of the LPPA and St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Tommy and Troy Fruge, both of Bell City; four daughters, Brittany Fruge and Bethany Poole, both of Bell City, and Elizabeth and Lakelyn Fruge, both of Hayes; three brothers, Johnny Fruge of Jennings, Jimmy Fruge of Clear Lake, Texas and Ronnie ''Fudge'' Fruge of Bell City; two sisters, Patty Borne of Hayes and Phyllis Wilson of Sulphur; and his mother, Lou Ella ''LuLu'' Fruge of Bell City. FUSELIER, Regina LCAP 8/23/1998 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Regina Fuselier, 92, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 23, in Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. T.J. Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Chatagnier. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. Mrs. Fuselier died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a retired cook with the school board. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Ethel) Champagne of Moss Bluff; one brother, Dudley Fontenot of Boise, Idaho; one sister, Lizzie Darbonne of Eunice; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. GATLIN, Aimee L. LCAP 8/5/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Aimee Lamonia Gatlin, 62, of Crawfordville, Fla., will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Gatlin died at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in a Florida hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles before moving to Crawfordville in 1989. She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Woodville, Fla. Survivors include one son, Michael Gatlin of Crawfordville; two daughters, Karen Clevenger and Cynthia LeDoux, both of Crawfordville; one brother, Donald Gaspard of Baton Rouge; one sister, Esther Gaspard Boudreaux of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. GATLIN, Aimee L. LCAP 8/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Aimee L. Gatlin, 62, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Tallahassee, Fla. GEORGE, Winnie LCAP 8/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Winnie George, 75, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. GEORGE, Mrs. Winnie LCAP 8/10/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie "Cousin Winnie" George, 75, will be at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 9, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. William Alexander will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today. Mrs. George died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include two daughters, Lynette Garrett of Dallas and Doris Paul of Lake Charles; one brother, J.C. Cormier of Lake Charles; one sister, Clotilde Cormier of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. GEORGE, Mrs. Winnie LCAP 8/9/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie "Cousin Winnie" George, 75, will be at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 9, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. William Alexander will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today. Mrs. George died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include two daughters, Lynette Garrett of Dallas and Doris Paul of Lake Charles; one brother, J.C. Cormier of Lake Charles; one sister, Clotilde Cormier of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. GILLIAM, Christina LCAP 8/16/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Christina Gilliam, 89, will be announced by H.G. Raphael and Sons Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. GIBSON, Gail L. LCAP 8/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Graveside services for Gail Louise Gibson, 62, of Lake Charles, will be at noon today, Aug. 18, in Beauregard Cemetery. Arrangements are by Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Gibson died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. GILLIAM, Christine LCAP 8/22/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Christine Gilliam, 89, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 22, in the Powerhouse Church of God and Christ. Burial will be in Southside Memorial Park under the direction of Raphael and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Gilliam died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. GORDEY, Oscar R. LCAP 6/23/1998 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Oscar Riley Gordey, 76, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Monday in an Alexandria hospital. GRANGER, Mrs. Emma M. LCAP 8/22/1998 OBERLIN -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Emma M. Granger, 89, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Friday in Oakdale. GRANGER, Beulah D. LCAP 8/17/1998 Funeral services for Beulah David Granger, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Granger died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in Nacogdoches, Texas. A native of Lacassine, she lived all of her life in the Lake Area. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Ethel Garvin of Springfield, Mo., and Ruth Robinson of Nacogdoches; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. GRANGER, Emma M. LCAP 8/23/1998 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Emma Manuel Granger, 89 will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 23, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today. A rosary was said Saturday evening. Mrs. Granger died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998, in an Oakdale hospital. A native of Hampo, she was a longtime resident of Oberlin. She was a charter member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, James K. Granger Sr. of Converse and Hoyle J. Granger Sr. of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Glara Durio and Sarah Reed, both of Oberlin; seven brothers, Bruce Manuel of Mamou, Melvin Manuel of Ragley, and Nelson, Clamy, Olin, Earl and Joe Manuel, all of Oberlin; four sisters, Lucinda Deshotel of Oberlin, Ruby Smith of Winnie, Texas, Irene Courville of Gillis and Carrine Granger of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. GRANIER, David J. LCAP 8/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for David J. Granier, 47, will be announced by Hixson Funeral. Home. He died Wednesday in Lake Charles. GRANIER, David J.. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral services for David J. Granier, 47, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Granier died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, in his residence. A native of Morgan City, he had lived in the Lake Charles area for three years. He was a member of the Pharr Methodist Church in Morgan City. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Sample Granier; one son, Brad Granier of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lisa Granier of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ellen Granier of New Orleans and Janet Granier of Morgan City; his parents, Wallace and Adele Granier of Morgan City; and one grandchild. GRAY, Henrietta L. LCAP 8/16/1998 Funeral services for Henrietta Louise Gray, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 16, in Highland Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Bowden will officiate. Burial will be in Highland under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Gray died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in a local care center. A native of College Place, Wash., she was a member of University United Methodist Church. She was recognized as the longest-term member of the Enterprise Club last week, with 40 years of membership. She was a charter member of the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Eastern Star and the Ladies of Sahara Shrine Auxiliary and was on the Lake Charles Bicentennial Committee. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Dewey of Lake Charles and Gerry Blalock of Westlake; two brothers, Charles Bennett Canfield of Sulphur and Frank Victor Canfield of Zachary; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GRIFFIN, Grace LCAP 8/27/1998 LONE PINE -- Funeral services for Grace Griffin, 89, of Westlake, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Lone Pine Assembly of God. The Rev. Donald Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Griffin Hill Cemetery in St. Landry under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 4-11 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Griffin died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A resident of Westlake, she owned and operated Griffin Truck Stop in Bunkie. She was the head cook for Pinecrest State Institution and a lifelong member of Lone Pine Assembly of God Church. Survivors include one brother, R.L. Johnson of Gillis; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons. GRIMES, Ava Grimes LCAP 8/5/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ava Grimes, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Oak Forest Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Grimes died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, in her residence. GUIDRY, Louis W. LCAP 8/4/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Louis W. Guidry, 88, will be at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 4, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Guidry died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, he resided in Vinton where he was a deacon in the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Fannie Guidry; one son, Wayne Harden of Houston; one daughter, Nancy Benoit of Sulphur; one sister, Bertha Nobles of Port Arthur, Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. GUILBEAUX, Ray Joseph LCAP 6/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ray Joseph "Joe" Guilbeaux, 17, of Iowa, La., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Sunday near Kinder as the result of a drowning. GUILLORY, Hazel LCAP 8/5/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Hazel Guillory, 61, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Larry J. LCAP 8/2/1998 Funeral services for Larry James "Drippy" Guillory, 42, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Aaron Bryan will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today. Mr. Guillory died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research Inc. Survivors include one daughter, Heather Fontenot Guillory of Lake Charles; five brothers, Edward St. Mary, Nathaniel Guillory Sr., Gilbert C. Guillory and Steven Lee Guillory Sr., all of Houston, and John Matteny Guillory of Corpus Christi, Texas; and three sisters, Roslyn Marie Harps and Mary Ella Guillory Harmon, both of Lake Charles, and Gwendolyn Ann Griggs of Houston. GUILLORY, Hazel A.. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral services for Hazel Ardoin Guillory, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Guillory died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Duralde, she retired after 15 years of employment from St. Patrick Hospital. She was a member of Christian Mothers and Legion of Mary. Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline Guillory Smith of Houston; three sons, Nolton Paul Guillory of Houston, and Eldridge John Guillory and Darison Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles; eight sisters, Florence Thomas of Leesville, Mildred Rucker of Austin, Texas, Dorothy Fruge of Eunice, Onelia Cocharan and Mathilda Hall, both of Edmond, Okla., Emily Whittaker and Juanita Brown, both of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Alberta Hall of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Morris Ardoin of Duralde, Russell Ardoin of Anaheim, Calif., and Ronald Ardoin and Lawrence "Black" Ardoin, both of Lake Charles; her parents, Marsceline Victorian Ardoin and Alphonse "Boisec" Ardoin, both of Duralde; and five grandchildren. GUMS, Lester L. Jr. LCAP 8/12/1998 BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- Funeral services for Lester Lee Gums Jr., 38, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Mr. Gums died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in a Boca Raton, Fla., care center. A native of Vinton, he had lived in Boynton for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Akyeshia Gums; two daughters, Alexjandria and Alexus Gums, both of Boynton; three brothers, Edward and David Gums of Vinton and Jamie Gums of Lafayette; five sisters, Patricia Gums of Vinton, Glenda Gums of Lafayette, Margaret Gums of Las Vegas, Nev., Debra Gums of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Annette Gums Johnson of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; and his father, Lester Lee Gums Sr. of Vinton. HALEY, Kenneth W. LCAP 8/13/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Haley, 61, were at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. James Kimball oofficiated. Burial was in Perkins Cemetery. Mr. Haley died 12:03 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in his residence. A native of DeQuincy, he was employed at Phelps Correctional Institute. He also served in the Army, where he earned the rank of major. Survivors include his wife, M'Lissa Haley of DeQuincy; two sons, Kevin Wayne Haley and Kiley Wynn Haley, both of DeQuincy; one brother, Wilbur Eugene Haley of Singer; and two grandchildren. HAMILTON, Rita Hamilton LCAP 8/21/1998 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Rita Hamilton, 41, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. HAMILTON, Rita L. LCAP 8/23/1998 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Rita Lynne Hamilton, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Hamilton died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. James Hamilton of Merryville; one son, Seth Levon Hamilton of Merryville; one sister, Jeanne Gunter of Sulphur; and her mother, Emma Burnette of Sulphur. HANKINS, John LCAP 8/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for John Hankins, 21, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Houston hospital. HANKINS, John LCAP 8/16/1998 Funeral services for John Hankins, 21, will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, from St. Margaret Catholic church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today with a Scripture service at 8 p.m.; and 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mr. Hankins died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, in a Houston hospital. Survivors include three brothers, Frank Hankins of Westlake, David Hankins of Irvin, Texas, and Jordan Hankins of Victoria, Texas; one sister, Shelley Hankins of Carrollton, Texas; his mother, Yvonne Boerman Hankins of Lake Charles; his father, Gene Hankins of Victoria, Texas; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Genevieve Mancuso) Boerman of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Foundation, the St. Margaret Catholic School Trust, or the Optimist Leukemia Foundation of Louisiana, P.O. Box 41456, Baton Rouge, LA 70835. HATCHELL, Pauline O. LCAP 8/8/1998 Funeral services for Pauline O. Hatchell, 89, of Sulphur, will be at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Karen Davis will officiate. Graveside committal services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Okla., under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in Wilburton, Okla. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. today, with an Eastern Star Service at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Hatchell died at 3:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of San Antonio, she had lived several years in Oklahoma. She was former owner/operator of a Houston real estate agency. She had lived in Sulphur for the past 13 years. She was a member of the The Order of the Eastern Star, and was past-president of The Supreme Assembly Social Order of the Beauceant, past-president of The Parliamentary Law Club of Houston and was a member of and former Queen of Daughters of the Nile. She was a member of Maplewood United Methodist Church. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. HAYS, Mary LCAP 6/23/1998 HORNBECK - Funeral services for Mary Hays will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, in First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Monday, June 22, 1998, in Lafayette. HAYWARD, Burk LCAP 8/25/1998 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Burk Hayward, 84, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. He died at 5:15 p.m. Monday in a Merryville care facility. HAYWARD, Burk LCAP 8/28/1998 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Burk Hayward, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Hayward died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in a Merryville Care Center. HEBERT, Elbert D. LCAP 8/14/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Elbert Derwood Hebert, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Hebert died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. HELMS, Nina D. LCAP 8/3/1998 Funeral services for Nina Davis Helms, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Helms died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in a local care center. A native of DeRidder, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 61 years. She was a retired printer at Nason's Printing and had worked as a school crossing guard for the Lake Charles City Police Department. She attended McNeese State University and Beaumont School of Business. She served for many years as nursery coordinator and a Sunday school teacher at Boulevard Baptist Church. She attended First Baptist Church and was a member of First Baptist Church in Westlake. She was a volunteer worker for the Hospice of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and also served as a summer missionary volunteer in Nevada for the Louisiana Baptist Convention. Survivors include her daughters, Nina Louise Bradley of Lake Charles and Joellen Joy Helms of Savannah, Ga.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HENNIGAN, Allen M. LCAP 8/5/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Allen M. Hennigan, 95, of Westlake, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Melvin Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Evans Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Hennigan died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Beauregard Parish, he was a farmer and longtime resident of the Evans Community. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Faye Parker and Mrs. Muriel Littleton, both of Westlake; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. HIGGINBOTHAM, Thomas. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral services for Thomas Higginbotham, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Mr. Higginbotham died Wed-nesday, Aug. 5, 1998, in his residence. HIGGINBOTHAM, Thomas LCAP 8/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Thomas Higginbotham, 78, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. Pagers Starting At HILLMAN, Evie M. LCAP 8/6/1998 MANY - Funeral services for Evie Mains Hillman of Dripping Springs, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in Mt, Freedom Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Arrangements in Austin, Texas, are with Harrell Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday, in Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Mrs. Hillman died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, in Dripping Springs. A native of Many, she later moved to DeRidder. Survivors include four daughters, Rhoda Dickens and Judi Moline, both of Dripping Springs, Norma Lee Scranton of Nebraska and Loyal Kinney of Jefferson, Texas; two brothers, Elzie and Hubert Mains; two sisters, Selma Scaife and Verda Carroll; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. HINES, Donald P. LCAP 8/17/1998 Funeral services for Donald Patrick Hines, 46, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Aubrey Guilbeau and Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Hines died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he graduated form LaGrange Senior High School and was a floral designer at The Flower Shop. Survivors include one brother, James Hines of Moss Bluff; and his mother, Nancy Caldarera Hines of Lake Charles. HINTON, John E. LCAP 8/20/1998 Funeral services for John Edward Hinton, 59, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Hinton died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in Maryland. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of LaGrange High School, where he had held the pole vault record. He attended McNeese State University, coached Little League baseball, and was a member of Knights of Columbus, Pipefitters Local 106, and the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Brenda J. Hinton of Lake Charles; four sons, Terry, Brian, Glynn and Chris Hinton, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Jamie Hinton and Donna Franks, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Arsen "Buddy" Hinton of Sweetlake; one sister, Mina Boggan of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HINTON, John E. LCAP 8/19/1998 Funeral services for John Edward Hinton, 59, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Hinton died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in Maryland. He was a native of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange High School, where he had held the school pole vault record. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, had attended McNeese State University and was a Little League coach. He was a Catholic and a member of Pipefitters Local 106. Survivors include his wife, Brenda J. Hinton of Lake Charles; four sons, Terry, Bryan, Glynn and Chris Hinton, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Jamie Hinton and Donna Franks, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Arsen "Buddy" Hinton of Sweetlake; one sister, Mina Boggan of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HOBGOOD, Charlotte S. LCAP 8/28/1998 ST. FRANCISVILLE -- Funeral services for Charlotte Sturdivant Hobgood, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 28, in St. Francisville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Harold Babin will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Hobgood died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, in her residence. A native of Sulphur, she retired from the Department of Health and Human Sevices. Survivors include her husband, William Conville Hobgood of St. Francisville; and one son, William Keith Hobgood of Lafayette. HOLBERT, Mildred L. LCAP 8/28/1998 MELDER -- Funeral services for Mildred L. Holbert, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in St. Mark Methodist Church. Burial will be in Melder Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Holbert died at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. HOLBERT, Mildred LCAP 8/25/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mildred Holbert, 73, of Melder, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in an Alexandria hospital. HOLSEY, Jean R. LCAP 8/15/1998 Funeral services for Jean R. Holsey, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa, La. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. today, and from noon Sunday. Mrs. Holsey died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Ponca City, Okla., she lived in the Iowa area for 48 years. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Jean Crow of Lake Charles; one brother, Sidney L. Ingles Jr. of Wimberly, Texas; one sister, Marqurite Spooner of Arkansas City, Kan.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. HORVATH, Joseph M. LCAP 8/15/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Joseph Michael ''Chip'' Horvath, 48, of LaPlace, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Russi will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Horvath died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, in the LaPlace hospital. He was a past resident of Oakdale. He was a respiratory therapist. He was a member of the Yellow Pine Masonic Lodge of Oakdale. Survivors include one son, Ricky Horvath of Boone, N.C.; one daughter, Magan Horvath of Oakdale; one sister, R.A. ''Trinket'' Johnson of Sulphur; and his parents, Mrs. Dorotha Wheeler Horvath of Houma and J. Richard ''Dick'' Horvath and Doris Horvath, both of Oakdale. HOWARD, James G. LCAP 8/1/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for James G. Howard, 101, will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Israelite Baptist Church. Burial will be in National Cemetery in Alexandria under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Howard died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 1998, in an akdale care center. JAMES, O.C. LCAP 8/26/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for O.C. James, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. James died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in the Fort Polk hospital. JAMES, Mrs. Audrey LCAP 8/18/1998 HICKS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey ''Granny'' James, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Hicks United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Glass Window Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. James died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in Leesville. JEWELL, James A. LCAP 8/28/1998 BILOXI, Miss. -- Burial for James A. Jewell, formerly of Lake Charles, was Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Biloxi National Cemetery under the direction of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Mr. Jewell died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998. JOHNICE, Maude S. LCAP 8/18/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Maude Ruth Sharp Johnice, 48, of LeBleu Settlement, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 18, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanany will officiate. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A vigil was held Monday evening. Mrs. Johnice died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in Baton Rouge. A native of Fenton, she was a resident of LeBleu Settlement for the past 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Merlin W. Johnice; one son, Christopher Wayne Johnice of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Karyn Renee Johnice and Jennifer Rebekah Johnice Murphy, both of LeBleu Settlement; two brothers, Shelor ''Daniel'' Sharp of Hayes and McKinley Authur Sharp of Iowa; three sisters, Dolores Brand of Sulphur, Claudia Gail Bourgois of Lacassine and Sarah Louise Fruge of Lake Charles; her mother, Eula Mae Augustine Sharp of Fenton; and one grandchild. JOHNSON, Emma V. LCAP 8/4/1998 CRAVENS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Varnell Johnson, 99, will be at 5 p.m. today, Aug. 4, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. The Revs. Carol Teal and Arlin Smith will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation continues today in the church. Mrs. Johnson died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in the Hineston care center. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Woodrow (Audie) James of Pitkin; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Jack V.. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral services for Jack Victor Johnson, 53, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in Mill Street Church of Christ. The Rev. C.E. Gaines will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. A native of Washington, La. and a resident of Lake Charles most of his life, he was a member of Mill Street Church of Christ. He was on the supervisory committee for the machine shop at Louisiana Technical College/ Sowela Campus. Survivors include three sons, Michael M., Jason and Byron K. Johnson, all of Lake Charles; four brothers, Calvin Dayon of Lake Charles, Alfred Johnson of Los Angeles and Felix and Aaron Johnson, both of Opelousas; three sisters, Monica Mormon and Juanita Gaines, both of Lake Charles, and Carol Marie Jones of Los Angeles; his father, Herman Johnson of Beaumont, Texas; his mother, Elarita Johnson of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. JOHNSON, Jack V. LCAP 8/5/1998 Funeral arrangements for Jack Victor Johnson, 53, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. JOHNSON, Hollis W. LCAP 8/5/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Hollis Wayne Johnson, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Johnson died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in a Houston hospital. A native of Beavercreek, he lived in Moss Bluff. He was a member of the Merchant Marines and Local Pipefitters 195, had worked in construction. He was a member of National Maritime Union. Survivors include his wife, Debra Johnson; one daughter, Margaret Johnson McManus of Moss Bluff; two brothers, A.D. Johnson of Alexandria and Willie W. Johnson of Oakdale; three sisters, Evelyn Hamilton of Kinder, Ruby Allen of Boyce and Sybil Tackert of Canyon Lake, Texas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. JOHNSON, Clarence E. Jr.. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral services for Clarence Edward Johnson Jr., 48, will be at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 7, in Calvary Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Ronald Harris Sr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m today. Mr. Johnson died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in an accident in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Delores Grant Johnson; three stepsons, Wallace Grant and Walter Billups, both of Oakland, Calif., and Reginald Billups of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Alice Guillory and Tonya Landry, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Kenneth Johnson of Lake Charles; two sisters, Elaine Favors and Julliet Washington, both of Lake Charles; and 10 stepgrandchildren. JOHNSON, Clarence E. LCAP 8/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Clarence Edward Johnson Jr., 48, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in Lake Charles. JONES, Charles L. LCAP 8/2/1998 Funeral services for Charles L. Jones, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. James Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Jones died at 9:54 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Welsh, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles where he retired as a rice farmer. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Engineering. He was a licensed pilot and had built and flown his own sailplane. He was a member of the Soaring Society of America. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Parson Jones of Lake Charles; two sons, David O. Jones of San Antonio, and George Wendell Jones of Lake Charles; and one sister, Elizabeth Hungerford of Lake Charles. JONES, Maxine T. LCAP 8/4/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Maxine Tomlin Jones, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Jones died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Emerson, Ark., she lived in Lake Charles for the past 44 years. She was a free lance artist and a member of the Association of Louisiana Artists. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she co-founded the Widowers Group. She received her bachelor of arts degree from McNeese State University and taught school for two years in the Calcasieu school system. She was former employee of the Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union. Survivors include two sons, Joel Jones of Lake Charles and Tommy L. Jones of Kent, Wash.; two daughters, Karen Jones Chotkowski of Fayetteville, Ark. and Janet Jones Lantrip of Dubai, United Arab Emirates; one sister, Mrs. Emogene Tomlin Miller of Ferriday; and seven grandchildren. JONES, Ira Jr. LCAP 8/11/1998 Funeral services for Ira ''Chappy'' Jones Jr., 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 11, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Elijah Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from noon. Mr. Jones died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Patterson, he was a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post 551. He retired from Davidson LA Inc. Survivors include one son, Walter Millet of Lake Charles; one daughter, Barbara Walker of Lake Charles; two brothers, Rusel Jones Sr. and Nathan Jones, both of Lake Charles; and one sister, Mrs. Gertude Brown of Lake Charles. JONES, Ira LCAP 8/10/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ira Jones, 73, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. JONES, Freddie LCAP 8/31/1998 FOREST HILL -- Funeral services for Freddie Jones, 82, will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Jones died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, in a Beaumont hospital. JONES, Ira LCAP 8/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ira Jones, 73, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. JOYNER, Betsy Joyner LCAP 8/28/1998 Funeral arrangements for Betsy Joyner will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. JOYNER, Bessie LCAP 8/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Bessie Joyner will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. KASKE, James E. LCAP 8/11/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for James Edward Kaske, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Kelly Craft will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Kaske died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in his residence. A native of Antigo, Wis., he lived most of his life in Ragley. He served in the Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired sheetmetal worker and member of Local 196. Survivors include his wife, Mary McManus Kaske; one son, Karl Kaske of Ragley; three daughters, Debbie Harvard of Ashford, Wash. and Cindy K. Eder and Christy McFatter, both of Ragley; one brother, John Kaske of Wayzata, Minn.; and seven grandchildren. KELLERMAN, Paula A. LCAP 8/21/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Paula Ann Kellerman, 40, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery in Elizabeth. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Kellerman died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Elizabeth, she had lived in DeRidder and worked at the Beauregard Mental Health office for a number of years. Survivors include her husband, Jack Kellerman of DeRidder; one daughter, Kala Kellerman of DeRidder; one brother, Billy Newman of Victoria, Texas; her mother, Lucille Newman of DeRidder; and her maternal grandmother, Stella Ortego of Oakdale. KELLEY, Edwin A. LCAP 8/24/1998 CREOLE - Funeral services for Edwin Allen Kelley, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 24, in Wakefield Memorial Methodist Church. The Rev. Joe Rountree will officiate. Burial will be in Kelley Rogers Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Kelley died Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, in Creole. A lifelong resident of Cameron, he was an avid Lions' Club member and worked on various committees to promote Cameron Parish. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Kelley; three sons, David Kelley of Cameron, Michael Kelley of Iowa and Terry Kelley of Metairie; two brothers, George Kelley and Donald Kelley, both of Cameron; one sister, Elsie Roberts of Cameron; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. KELLY, Edwin LCAP 8/23/1998 CAMERON -- Funeral arrangements for Edwin Kelly, 78, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. He died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday in Cameron. KEMENYVARI, Attila LCAP 8/5/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Attila "John" Kemenyvari, 47, of Anacoco will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Kemenyvari died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. KERSEV, Calvert LCAP 8/15/1998 MITTIE -- Funeral services for Calvert "Al" Kersev, 71, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 15, in Mittie Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Simmons Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Kersev died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. KLEM, Michael LCAP 8/1/1998 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Michael Klem, 80, will be at 2 pm. Sunday, Aug. 2, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Mr. Klem died Wednesday, July 29, 1998, in his residence. A native of Pennsylvania, he lived Westlake 14 years and lived in Florida. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Westlake. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Klem of Florida; three sons, Doug Klem of New Jersey, Keith Klem of Oklahoma and Calvin Klem of Tennessee; and seven grandchildren. KNEPPER, Clarence D. LCAP 8/18/1998 Funeral services for Clarence D. ''Buddy'' Knepper, 77, will be at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Knepper died at 5:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a resident of Lake Charles since 1944. He worked for Melody Music Company and V.J. Vending Co. for 50 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Fontenot Knepper; two stepsons, William N. Jones of Lafayette and Hugh A. Pettifield of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Kay Jones of Lafayette; one brother, Paul Knepper of Lafayette; two sisters, Lucille Madden of Lake Charles and Betty K. Roberts of Sulphur; and seven grandchildren. KNIGHT, Tessie A.. LCAP 8/7/1998 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Tessie Ann Knight, 29, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in Cameron United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Charles Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Baptist Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Knight died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Baltimore, Md., she had lived in the Creole area for the last 18 years. Survivors include one brother, David Atkins of Oak Grove; three sisters, Danna Aguillard of Grand Lake, Tracy Atkins of Cameron and Danielle Atkins of Creole; her father, Wesley E. Salyers of Oregon; and her mother, Betty Atkins of Creole. KOONCE, Mrs. Noemie L. LCAP 8/23/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Noemie L. "Neen" Koonce, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Koonce died Aug. 20, 1998, in an Opelousas hospital. A native of Plaucheville, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1944. She retired from J.C. Penney after many years of service. Survivors include one son, Mike Koonce of Moss Bluff; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. KOONCE, Mrs. Noemie L. LCAP 8/22/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Noemie L. Koonce, 75, of Moss Bluff, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in an Opelousas hospital. LAFLEUR, Mrs. Aneverl M. LCAP 8/2/1998 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Aneverl M. LaFleur, 80, will be at 4 p.m. today, Aug. 2, from St. Paul Catholic Church of Elton. The Rev. Julis Spyrer will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Visitation is until time of services. Mrs. LaFleur died at 11:05 p.m. Friday, July 31, 1998, in a Newton, Texas, care center. A native of Elton, she moved to Newton, Texas, in 1996. Survivors include her husband, Joseph LaFleur of Elton; two sons, Winston J. LaFleur and Ronald D. LaFleur, both of Nederland, Texas; one daughter, Bernadette Duplichan of Burkeville, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Lenice Barris of Groves, Texas, and Mrs. Osage Smith of Vinton; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, the family said. LAMB, Daniel E. LCAP 8/21/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Daniel E. "Buck" Lamb, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Carolyn Volentine will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, and from 1:30 p.m. in the church. Mr. Lamb died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in Woodbridge, Va. He was a native of Danville, Ill., a veteran of the Army, serving as a staff sergeant, and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Bowman of West Grove, Pa., and Rita Jo Holt of Manassas, Va.; two brothers, Paul Lamb of St. Petersburg, Fla., and E.C. Lamb of Rockhill, S.C.; and two grandchildren. LANDRY, Barry LCAP 8/20/1998 GRAHAM, Texas -- Funeral services for Barry Landry, 72, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Calvary Baptist Church. The Revs. Steve Hill and Gary Tull officiated. Burial was in Gooseneck Cemetery under the direction of McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home. Mr. Landry died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in Graham. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Graham most of his life and was a retired sales professional with the Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Company. He had served as a deacon at Morningside Baptist and Calvary Baptist churches, both in Graham. Survivors include his wife, Brownie Landry; two stepsons, Alan Hancock of Abilene, Texas, and Donnie Hancock of Childress, Texas; one stepdaughter, Susan Stuckey of Abilene; his mother, Ida Landry of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LANDRY, Bert D.J. LCAP 8/3/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Bert D.J. Landry, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs, Miss., and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Landry died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in Vancleave, Miss. A native of Kaplan, he had been a resident of Ocean Springs and Vancleave since 1969. He was retired from the Air Force and the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Marianne Landry; two sons, John P. Landry of Ocean Springs and Bert J. Landry of Vancleave; three daughters, Mona Lisa Landry and Deborah Landry Holland, both of Vancleave, and Tammy Landry LeFevre of Ocean Springs; one brother, Boyce J. Landry of Hackberry; and eight grandchildren. LANG, Fritz LCAP 8/5/1998 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Fritz Lang, 94, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 5, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Revs. Marty Martineau, Ed Normantowicz and Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. Mr. Lang died at 3:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Durbach, Germany, he came to the United States when he was 19. He was employed by Shell Oil Company for 32 years. In 1970 he was elected as a member of Jeff Davis Electric Co-op Board, from which he retired in 1979. He was active in many civic projects including Our Lady of the Lake Church renovations, Lake Arthur Pavilion and the Klondike Fire Department. He created the Fritz Lang Foundation, which promotes agriculture by donating to schools in area parishes and to McNeese State University, and which issues scholarships in the field of agriculture. Survivors include one son, Louis Trahan Jr. of Lake Arthur. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, the family said. LANG, Fritz LCAP 8/4/1998 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Fritz Lang, 94, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 3:35 a.m. Monday in the Jennings hospital. LANGSTON, Caton LCAP 8/1/1998 Funeral services with Masonic Rites for Caton Langston, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 2, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Lake Charles. The Bishop Mark Nope will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, and from 1 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Langston died Thursday, July 30, 1998. A native of Vardaman, Miss., he was a resident of Lake Charles and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He worked for the City of New Orleans as a street car conductor and for Excel Tele-Communications. He was a life insurance agent for Prudential and Washington Life and also worked for Family Heritage Pre-Arranged Funerals. He was past president of the Lake Charles Better Business Bureau, a 33rd Degree Mason, Past Master, and a member of the John C. Ayres Masonic Lodge, Shriners, York Rites and Scottish Rites, the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana and the American Legion. He was a retired chief yeoman in the U.S. Navy and a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Grace S. Langston of Lake Charles; one daughter, Karen Myers of Sulphur; one brother, George Langston of Glyndo, Wyo; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Educational Foundation and Masonic Home for Children, the family said. LAPOINT, Blakley K. LCAP 8/26/1998 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Blakely Kade LaPoint, 3, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. He died Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998, in an automobile accident in Cameron Parish. LATIOLAIS, Doris Marie LCAP 8/12/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Doris Marie Latiolais, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Latiiolais died Tuesday in Sulphur. LAVERGNE, Rufus Leon LCAP 8/10/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Rufus Leon Lavergne, 57, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. LAVERGNE, Rufus Leon LCAP 8/9/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Rufus Leon Lavergne, 57, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. LAWSON, Jessie V. LCAP 8/20/1998 HICKS -- Funeral services for Jessie V. Lawson, 81, of Leesville, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 20, in Flactor Baptist Church. The Rev. E.J. Bradshaw will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. in the funeral homem and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Lawson died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. A native of the Pitkin/Vernon Parish area, he had lived in the Leesville area for some time. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Woodrow (Iverle) Fountain of Almagorda, N.M. LEATHERMAN, Albert B. LCAP 8/16/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Albert Bavaa Leatherman, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Leatherman died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. LEATHERMAN, Albert B. LCAP 8/13/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Albert Bavaa Leatherman, 77, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the DeRidder hospital. LEDEE, Alan J. LCAP 8/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Alan J. Ledee, 50, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. LEDEE, Alan J. LCAP 8/14/1998 Funeral services for Alan Jerome LeDee, 50, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Saturday. Mr. LeDee died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Houston for the past 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary LeDee of Houston; three sons, Richard LeDee of Montero, Calif., and Kevin and Gregory LeDee of Houston; one daughter, Alyson LeDee of Houston; two sisters, Rhonda and Jeanette LeDee, both of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Deanne and Eunice Reid, both of Lake Charles; and his mother and stepfather, Virgie and Wallace Reid, both of Lake Charles. LEDEE, Alan J. LCAP 8/15/1998 Funeral services for Alan Jerome LeDee, 50, will be at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 15, in Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Mr. LeDee died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Houston for the past 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary LeDee of Houston; three sons, Richard LeDee of Montero, Calif., and Kevin and Gregory LeDee of Houston; one daughter, Alyson LeDee of Houston; two brothers, Herbert LeDee Jr. of Houston and Kenneth John LeDee of Hainesville, Ga.; two sisters, Rhonda and Jeanette LeDee, both of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Deanne and Eunice Reid, both of Lake Charles; and his mother and stepfather, Virgie and Wallace Reid, both of Lake Charles. LEDOUX, Harry LCAP 8/9/1998 Funeral services for Harry LeDoux, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 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 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Aug. 9, with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. LeDoux died at 7:19 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Palmetto, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 29 years. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member of Operating Engineers Local 406, an Air Force veteran and a member of the Petro Point One Bowling League. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ella Savoy LeDoux of Lake Charles; one son, Randy LeDoux of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pauline Chavanne and Sharon LeDoux, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Murphy LeDoux of Palmetto and Henry LeDoux of Gonzales; one sister, Effie Miller of Cankton; and one grandchild. LEDOUX, Harry LCAP 8/8/1998 Funeral arrangements for Harry LeDoux, 62, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. LEDOUX, Harry LCAP 8/10/1998 Funeral services for Harry LeDoux, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 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 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Aug. 9, with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. LeDoux died at 7:19 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Palmetto, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 29 years. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member of Operating Engineers Local 406, an Air Force veteran and a member of the Petro Point One Bowling League. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ella Savoy LeDoux of Lake Charles; one son, Randy LeDoux of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pauline Chavanne and Sharon LeDoux, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Murphy LeDoux of Palmetto and Henry LeDoux of Gonzales; one sister, Effie Miller of Cankton; and one grandchild. LEGER, James J. LCAP 8/18/1998 JOHNSON BAYOU -- Funeral services for James Jimmy Leger, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 18, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Leger died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998, in Sulphur. LEGER, James LCAP 8/17/1998 CAMERON -Funeral arrangements for James Leger, 63, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday in a Sulphur hospital. LEJEUNE, Edward LCAP 8/13/1998 Funeral services for Edward LeJeune, 55, of Moss Bluff, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Mr. LeJeune died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in Moss Bluff. A native of Hathaway, he was a resident of Lake Charles most of his life. He was an upholsterer at Westlake Upholstery for 28 years and was a member of St. John Catholic Deaf Center. Survivors include one son, Jonathan Lloyd LeJeune of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Annie LeJeune Tu of Scott and Angela Marie LeJeune of Rochester, N.Y.; two sisters, Agnes Moreau of Moss Bluff and Annette Trahan of Westlake; one brother, Sidney LeJeune of Abbeville; four grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. LEJEUNE, Edward LCAP 8/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Edward LeJeune, 55, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday. LEJEUNE, Kenneth J. LCAP 8/1/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Kenneth J. ''Keno'' LeJeune, 54, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 1, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Oris A. Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under yhr direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was said Friday evening. Mr. LeJeune died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Jennings, he was retired from the oil industry. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where he served as an usher. Survivors include four brothers, Donald, Robert, Larry and Tommy LeJeune of Jennings; one sister, Brenda LeJeune of Jennings; and his mother, Mrs. Thelma Belle Benoit LeJeune of Jennings. LEWIS, Mrs. Eunice C. LCAP 8/4/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Carlock Lewis, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the Lake Area Worship Center. The Revs. W.H. Yarbrough and Lynn Whitaker will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Lewis died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mora, she lived in the Lake Charles area for the past 56 years. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board and was a member of the Eastwood Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Ted C. Lewis Jr. of Bartonville, Texas; one daughter, Ann Chilson of Moss Bluff; one brother, Charlie Carlock of Lake Charles; one sister, Annie Mae Lonidier of Dallas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. LEYENDECKER, Tamara A. LCAP 8/31/1998 STARKS -- Funeral arrangements for Tamara Ann Leyendecker, 18, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Starks. LINK, Clara J. Zaunbrecher LCAP 8/9/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clara J. Zaunbrecher Link, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Aug. 9, with a rosary to be said at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Link died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Frey, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Eugene Link of Vinton, Gerald and Thomas Link, both of Lake Charles, and Richard Link of Carlyss; two daughters, Arlene Bostick of Ragley and Suzanne Hollier of Lake Charles; two sisters, Marie Zaunbrecher of Mowata and Gertrude Iglinsky of Lake Charles; 26 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. LINK, Clara J. Zaunbrecher LCAP 8/10/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clara J. Zaunbrecher Link, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Aug. 9, with a rosary to be said at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Link died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Frey, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Eugene Link of Vinton, Gerald and Thomas Link, both of Lake Charles, and Richard Link of Carlyss; two daughters, Arlene Bostick of Ragley and Suzanne Hollier of Lake Charles; two sisters, Marie Zaunbrecher of Mowata and Gertrude Iglinsky of Lake Charles; 26 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. LINK, Clara J. Zaunbrecker LCAP 8/8/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clara J. Zaunbrecker Link, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Link died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Frey, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Gene Link of Vinton, Gerald and Tom Link, both of Lake Charles, and Richard Link of Carlyss; two daughters, Arlene Bostick of Ragley and Suzanne Hollier of Lake Charles; two sisters, Marie Zaunbrecker of Mowata and Gertrude Iglinsky of Lake Charles; 26 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. LOHMAN, Billy LCAP 8/11/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Billy Lohman, 18, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Lohman died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998, as the result of a motorcycle accident. LONKOWSKI infant LCAP 8/26/1998 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for David Shane Lonkowski Jr., infant son of David Shane and Nanette Acosta Lonkowski Sr. of Westlake, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. He died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in Westlake. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Meagan Leigh Lonkowski of Westlake; his paternal grandmother, Brenda Bonnette of Westlake; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Nancy) Acosta of Westlake; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Darlyne) Acosta of Lafayette; paternal great-grandmother, Jean Carter of Mayfield, Ky; and his paternal great-great-grandmother, Gladys McManus of Ragley. LOUTHAN, George R. LCAP 8/31/1998 Memorial services for George Robert Louthan, 62, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in St. Luke Simpson Methodist Church under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Bowden will officiate. Mr. Louthan died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Arkansas City, Kansas, he came to the Lake Charles area in 1977 from Edmond, Okla. He was a member of St. Luke Simpson Methodist Church. He was a 1955 graduate of Arkansas City High School, received his bachelor and master's degrees from Central State University in Edmond and received his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma. He was a professor of special education at McNeese State University. Survivors include one son, George Robert Louthan III of Edmond, Okla.; one daughter, Kelly Brown of Everett, Wash.; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of choice, the family said. LYLES, William L. LCAP 8/11/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for William LaRue Lyles, 83, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeRidder. Mr. Lyles died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. LYONS, Danny LCAP 8/21/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Danny Lyons, 44, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Sulphur. LYONS, Daniel LCAP 8/22/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Daniel "Danny" Lyons, 44, will be at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Lyons died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in Sulphur. MAGNON, Patsy L. LCAP 8/20/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Patsy Lane Magnon, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald James will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, and 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Magnon died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the National Association of Administrative Law Judges, the State Association of Administrative Law Judges, the State Paralegal Association, an associate member of the American Bar Association, a former employee of the Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles. She was a former administrative law judge for the State of Louisiana. Survivors include three brothers, James Edward Magnon and J. Lee Magnon, both of Houston, and Alvin Charles Magnon of Vinita, Okla.; and one sister, Peggy Lois Magnon of Sulphur. MAGNON, Patsy L. LCAP 8/21/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Patsy Lane Magnon, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald James will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. A rosary was said Thursday evening. Mrs. Magnon died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the National Association of Administrative Law Judges, the State Association of Administrative Law Judges, the State Paralegal Association, and an associate member of the American Bar Association. She was a former employee of the Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles, and she was a former administrative law judge for the State of Louisiana. Survivors include three brothers, James Edward Magnon and J. Lee Magnon, both of Houston, and Alvin Charles Magnon of Vinita, Okla.; and one sister, Peggy Lois Magnon of Sulphur. MAHAFFEY, Stephen LCAP 8/13/1998 MITTIE -- Funeral services for Stephen ''Buck'' Mahaffey, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Mahaffey died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. MAHFOUZ, Bessie L. LCAP 8/30/1998 Funeral services for Bessie Lucille Mahfouz, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic Church. The Rev. Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Mahfouz died Friday, Aug. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Saline, she moved from DeRidder to Lake Charles in 1961. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Juliet A. Stoma of Lake Charles, Bea F. Ledbetter of Valparaiso, Fla., and Edwige S. Turner of Morgan City; four stepsons, Alexis Mahfouz of Lafayette, Fred Mahfouz of Jackson, Miss., Marcel Mahfouz of Lake Charles and Joe Mahfouz Jr. of Opelousas; three grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. MANCEAUX, Versie LCAP 8/6/1998 STARKS - Graveside services for Versie Manceaux, 77, of Pollock, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mrs. Manceaux died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, in Lufkin, Texas. MANCUSO, Mrs. Nancy LCAP 6/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nancy Viglia Mancuso, 85, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 1 p.m. Monday in a local care center. MANNING, Japolene H. Manning LCAP 8/20/1998 BOONEVILLE, Ark. -- Funeral services for Japolene Hunnicutt Manning, 77, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 20, in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Ricky Lee will officiate. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Manning died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in a Booneville hospital. She was a retired beautician and a member of the First Baptist Church in Booneville. Survivors include one son, Jerald ''Jerry'' Reed of Sulphur; one daughter, Billie Carol Maxwell of Little Rock, Ark.; two grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. MANUEL infant LCAP 8/31/1998 Graveside services for Chelsea Renea Manuel, infant daughter of Che Jacqueline Manuel of Lake Charles and David Wayne Wells of Alexandria, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include her parents; two stepbrothers, Zorian Price of Jeffersonville, Idaho, and DeMarcus Duncan of Alexandria; one sister, Brianna Amanchechi Manuel of Lake Charles; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Assi Lee Randolph of Alexandria; her maternal grandparents, Joseph P. Manuel and Mrs. Brenda A. Manuel, both of Lake Charles. MARICLE, Mollie LCAP 8/4/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mollie Maricle, 93, were at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial was in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery of Pitkin. Mrs. Maricle died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. MARTIN, Beulah E. LCAP 8/3/1998 Funeral services for Beulah E. Martin, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Barrett and Luke Leichty will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Martin died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Oakdale, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles, and had lived in Ragley since 1983. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, A.W. "Pete" Martin; one son, Larry Martin of Ragley; one daughter, Cecile Barrett of Dry Creek; one brother, Beuford Welch of Westlake; two sisters, Beatrice Fullington of Westlake and Mozelle Harvey of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. MARTIN, Beulah LCAP 8/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Beulah Martin, 77, of Ragley will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the DeRidder hospital. MARTIN, Mrs. Altie Mae LCAP 8/20/1998 LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Altie Mae Martin, 86, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Martin died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lacassine, she lived in Sulphur more than 50 years. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Derouen of Beaumont, Texas, Nell Currie of Sulphur and Anna Granger of Moss Bluff; one sister, Edna Dugas of Lacassine; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. MARTIN, F.A. LCAP 8/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for F.A. ''Jack'' Martin, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Mr. Martin died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. MCCOY, Mrs. Adrienne B. LCAP 8/1/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Adrienne B. McCoy, 94, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Aug. 1, from Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Friday evening. Mrs. McCoy died Thursday, July 30, 1998, in a local care center. A native of St. Martinsville, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. A member of the Catholic Daughters and the Altar Society, she was also a member of three AARP chapters, VICS at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Woodman Circle and the DMA in First United Methodist Church. She was an Elderberry at Our Lady Queen of Heaven and a charter member and a 70-year member of the Homemakers Club. MCCULLOUGH, Judy C. LCAP 8/24/1998 Funeral services for Judy Carol McCullough, 45, will be at 12:30 a.m. today, Aug. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Miss McCullough died at 2:48 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Flora, Miss., she lived in Lake Charles for the past 20 years. Survivors include one brother, Woody McCullough Jr. of Clinton, Miss.; four sisters, Pamela McCullough Thompson of Lake Charles, Pattie McCullough Williams of Greenwood, Miss., Darlene McCullough Albright of Terry, Miss., and Angela McCullough Bergeron of Clinton; her mother, Matilda Loraine (Eldridge) Alexander of Lake Charles; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Woody (Marie) McCullough Sr. of Clinton; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Allie Eldridge of Lake Charles. MCDANIEL, Elsie L. LCAP 8/30/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Elsie Little McDaniel, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. McDaniel died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in Lake Charles. MCGEE, Elmer LCAP 8/30/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Elmer McGee, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 30, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in Guy under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. McGee died Friday, Aug. 28, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. MCLEAN, Ruth P. LCAP 8/2/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Ruth P. McLean, 91, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. MCLEAN, Ruth P. LCAP 8/2/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Ruth P. McLean, 91, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. MCLEAN, Ruth P. LCAP 8/3/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Ruth Prather McLean, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the Church of Christ. The Revs. A.J. Istre, Antoine Valdetero and Douglas Broyles will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. McLean died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Crowley, she was a longtime resident of Jennings and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, R.C. McLean of Jennings; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Harriet) Byrd of Magnolia, Texas, Mrs. Norman (Helen) Oakes of Pell City, Ala., Mrs. Shirley Williams of Charleston, S.C., and Mrs. Stella Huff of Jennings; one sister, Mrs. Cecile Courville of Jennings; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ Building Fund, the family said. MECHE, Loisy B. LCAP 8/13/1998 MIRE -- Graveside services for Loisy B. Meche, 66, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 13, in the Assumption Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Meche died at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in a local hospital. MILLER, Dorothy V. LCAP 8/26/1998 GRAND LAKE -- Funeral services for Dorothy Virginia Miller, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in Grand Lake Faith Temple Church. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in First Baptist Church Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Miller died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Cameron, she had lived in Grand Lake for 11 years. She worked at Steed's Shrimp House for 12 years and was a member of Grand Lake Faith Temple Church. Survivors include her husband, Jules Miller of Grand Lake; four sons, Roger Dale Dyson of Cross City, Fla., Cleveland J. Gaspard of Lake Charles, Ronald W. Gaspard of Cameron and Jules J. Miller of Grand Lake; one daughter, JoAnn Quick of Grand Lake; two sisters, Myrtle Trahan of DeRidder and Ruby Trahan of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MILLER, Clinton J. LCAP 8/11/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Clinton Joseph Miller, 63, will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 12, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The body will be cremated under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Miller died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. MIRE, Lillian J. LCAP 8/28/1998 Funeral services for Lillian J. Mire, 88, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Mire died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a native of Branch, a longtime resident of Lake Charles and a member of 12th Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Arnaud Mire of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jean Fletcher of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. MITCHELL infant Graveside services for John Fitzgerald Mitchell, infant son of Angela Gibson and Jessie Mitchell, both of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. He died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. Other survivors include one brother, Dustin Gibson of Lake Charles; and his grandparents, Ralph and Dannie Gibson of Lake Charles. MONK, Mrs. Sallie M. LCAP 8/25/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Markle Monk, 97, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Aug. 25, in Oakdale Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Basco will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation continues in the church until the time of services. Mrs. Monk died Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998, in her residence. A native of Pawnee, she was a longtime resident of Oakdale. She was a member of Oakdale Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, David F., Fred L. and Willie F. Monk, all of Oakdale, and Lloyd B. Monk Sr. of Ball; seven daughters, Mary Roddy, Nellie Jordan, Artie Jeansonne, Charity Monk and Judy Bryant, all of Oakdale, Dorothy Clover of Alexandria and Linda Nugent of DeQuincy; 36 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren. MONK, Sallie M. LCAP 8/24/1998 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sallie M. Monk, 97, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. MOORE, Josephine G. LCAP 8/20/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Josephine Gill Moore, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Fred Evers and Danny Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Moore died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, she lived in Moss Bluff most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff, Order of the Eastern Star 242, AARP 4732 and the VFW Gill-Lee Post 9933 Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Daniel J. Moore of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Osborn, James D. Jr. and Glen G. Gill, all of Moss Bluff; one sister, Mary Creel of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. MOORE, Josephine G. LCAP 8/21/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Josephine Gill Moore, 67, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 21, in First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. The Revs. Fred Evers and Danny Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church Mrs. Moore died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, she lived in Moss Bluff most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff, Order of the Eastern Star 242, AARP 4732, and VFW Gill-Lee Post 9933 Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Daniel J. Moore of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Osborn, James D. Jr., and Glen G. Gill, all of Moss Bluff; one sister, Mary Creel of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. MOORE, Mary A. LCAP 8/23/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mary Agnes Moore, 46, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Sulphur Memorial Chapel, with graveside services at 3 p.m. in Brookside Memorial Cemetery in Houston. The Revs. Russel Beard and Damon Bickham will officiate. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Moore died Friday, Aug. 21, in Sulphur. A native of Baytown, Texas, she was Sulphur resident for the past eight years. A member of Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly, she was a volunteer at the Women's Shelter in Lake Charles. She was employed as a accountant by Century Steps in Sulphur and attended McNeese State University. Survivors include two daughters, Sherene Michelle Cooper of Houston and Honor Ailene Moore of Sulphur; and one sister, Ailene Davis of Humble, Texas. MORELAND, Thomas LCAP 8/3/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Thomas "Murl" Moreland, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Moreland died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in New Iberia. A native of Vinton, he lived in this area most of his life. He was a gauger/operator for an oil company and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Moreland of Jeanerette; one daughter, Pat A. Kelly of Jeanerette; one brother, Donald M. Moreland; one sister, Pearl Bujard, both of Vinton; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MORGAN, Dallas M. LCAP 8/29/1998 Funeral services for Dallas M. "Bubba" Morgan, 64, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Morgan died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley and resident of Lake Charles since 1961, he was the former owner/operator of Spur Gas Station. He was a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Deputy for 20 years and was supervisor of the Sheriff's Office Maintenance Facility. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Richard Morgan of Lake Charles; three sons, David W., Troy J. and Kevin R. Morgan, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Cynthia Faye Benoit, Vivian Marie Landry, Karen Elaine Dunaway and Anita Hall Hillebrandt, all of Lake Charles; one brother, John W. Morgan of Crowley; two sisters, Dewanna L. Mier of Groves, Texas, and Emma L. LeDoux of Crow Point; his mother, Carrie Belle Morgan; and 11 grandchildren. MORGAN, Eulah S. LCAP 8/31/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Eulah Saunier Morgan, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Erwin Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. An Eastern Star service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a past matron of the Eastern Star, Love Chapter. She was a Blue Bird and a Cub Scout leader. Survivors include one son, Charles Boice Morgan; two daughters, Oreda Gaye Morgan Hogue and Anna Morgan Class; two brothers, Jimmy Saunier and Robert Saunier; one sister, Rebecca Rigmaiden; and two grandchildren. MORGAN, Ola M. LCAP 8/8/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ola Marie Morgan, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Allen Upton and Ron Sherer will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Morgan died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Morgan and Cecil Morgan Jr., both of Sulphur; two daughters, Connie Royer of Singer and Janice Vincent of Sulphur; two brothers, Arnold Daily and Authur Hoffpauir, both of Sulphur; one sister, Gladys Richard of Sulphur; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. MORROW, William D. Sr. LCAP 8/17/1998 ELIZABETH - Funeral services for William Dempsy Morrow Sr., 102, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Hopewell United Methodist Church. The Revs. Tom Howe and Mark Theriot will officiate. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Morrow died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Allen Parish, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. Mr. Morrow was a 1923 graduate of Texas A&M University, earning a degree in electrical engineering. He worked for several years as an engineer for General Electric corporation in Schenectady, N.Y., and later spent many years in Dallas working for the phone company. He was a Lake Charles resident for over 45 years, and retired from Cities Service Refining Corporation in 1961 as an instrument mechanic. He was a charter member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, William D. Morrow Jr. of Cumming, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (George Ann) Benoit of Lake Charles and Mrs. Tom (Melinda) Ridenhour of Rowlett, Texas; one stepdaughter, Norma Rae Bukosky of Klamath Falls, Oregon; one sister, Maggie Turner of Pitkin; seven grandchildren; 2 stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild. MOSS, Lena M. LCAP 8/14/1998 Funeral arrangements for Lena M. Moss, 87, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local care center. MOSS, Lena M. LCAP 8/16/1998 Funeral services for Lena M. Moss, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Moss died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in a local care facility. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1945. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral Parish. Survivors include one son, Merlin Moss of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mary Ann Burguieres of Lexington, Va.; and three grandchildren. MOUTON, Sidney LCAP 8/5/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Sidney Mouton, 68, will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Pine Island. Mr. Mouton died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, in his residence. MURRAY, Mrs. Joanne P. LCAP 8/12/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Joanne Putnam Murray, 75, will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Carlos Lamar Gentry will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Murray died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in a traffic accident in Calhoun County, Ala. A native of Auckland, New Zealand, she was a resident of Wedowee, Ala., since 1993. She formerly resided in Elton and Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Russell Murray; one son, Michael Putnam of Basile; four daughters, Susan Schwartz of Houston, Michelle Coble of White House, Texas, Kelley Edwards of Wedowee, Ala., and Barbara Cameron of Gulfport, Miss.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. NAGEM, Sadie LCAP 8/11/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sadie Nagem, 92, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local care center. NAGEM, Mrs. Sadie LCAP 8/20/1998 Graveside services for Mrs. Sadie Nagem, 92, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in Graceland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Nagem died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in a local care center. NICHOLS, Sammie G. LCAP 8/22/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Galloway Nichols, 76, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 22, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Stan Allcorn will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Nichols died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of DeRidder, she moved to Maplewood in 1949. She was a retired assistant manager at Gulf National Bank, where she worked for 24 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in DeRidder. Survivors include one son, Scott Nichols of DeRidder; one daughter, Gayla Tower of Sulphur; two sisters, Patsy Galloway McKnight of DeRidder and Billie Sue Lamb of Long Beach, Calif.; and two grandchildren. NICHOLS, Sammie G. LCAP 8/21/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sammie Galloway Nichols, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in Sulphur Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Stan Allcorn will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Nichols died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of DeRidder, she moved to the Maplewood area in 1949 and retired from Gulf National Bank after 24 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include one son, Scott Nichols of DeRidder; one daughter, Gayle Tower of Sulphur; two sisters, Patsy Galloway McKnight of DeRidder and Billie Sue Lamb of Long Beach, Calif.; and two grandchildren. NICKERSON, Vereena LCAP 6/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Vereena Nickerson, 26, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. OLIVER, Joan LCAP 6/23/1998 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Joan Oliver, 61, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. ORPHEY, Mrs. Louise R. LCAP 6/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Louise Robinson Orphey, 74, of 2012 Cline St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:25 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. OWENS, Mrs. Johnnie B. LCAP 8/25/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Johnnie B. Owens, 79, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. O'kelley, W.F. Sr. LCAP 8/13/1998 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for W.F. "Red" O'Kelley Sr., 74, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Tim Guthrie and Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. O'Kelley died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Risen, Ark., he moved to Westlake in 1952 and moved to Toledo Bend 13 years ago. He worked for GSU for 29 years. He owned and operated O'Kelley's Store and O'Kelley's Krispy Chicken in Westlake. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Westlake and Antioch Baptist Church in Florien, where he was a teacher and director of Sunday school. Survivors include his wife, Jeaneane O'Kelley of Westlake; three sons, Willie O'Kelley of Westlake, Henry O'Kelley of Longville and Stephen Estes of Shreveport; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. OWENS, J. Bernice LCAP 8/26/1998 AUSTIN, Texas -- Funeral services for J. Bernice Owens, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in Cook Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home. Local services were Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. C.R. Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Cook Walden Capital Parks Cemetery. Arrangements were made jointly by the funeral homes. Visitation is until the time of the service. Mrs. Owens died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Oklahoma, she moved from Abilene, Texas, to Lake Charles in 1960, where she lived for 38 years. She was a member of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her husband, Earl W. Owens of Lake Charles; two sons, Dewey Nunley of Austin and Dale Owens of Lake Charles; one daughter, Carolyn Price of Austin; one brother, Dewey Scott of Orange, Texas; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. PALMER, Ima Ann LCAP 8/21/1998 HORNBECK -- Funeral services for Ima Ann Palmer, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Palmer died at 5:48 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. PAPPION, Wilbert Sr. LCAP 8/29/1998 Funeral arrangments for Wilbert Pappion Sr. will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. PARNELL, Marjorie V. LCAP 8/11/1998 HACKBERRY -- Private graveside services for Marjorie Valerie Parnell, 89, were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in New Hackberry Cemetery. Hixson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Parnell died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998, in Lake Charles. PATTON, Carl G. Patton LCAP 8/20/1998 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Carl Gene Patton, 71, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in Martin and Castille Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Bowdon will officiate. Interment will be in Fountain Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Friday. Mr. Patton died at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, in a Lafayette care center. A native of Lawton, Okla., he moved to Lafayette in 1954 where he worked as an oil scout and landman. He was a Navy veteran. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he was general manager of Walker Louisiana Properties in Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church in Lake Charles, past chairperson for the Salvation Army, board member for First National Bank in Lake Charles, past chairperson and board member of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, past member of Calcasieu Kiwanis Club and AARP member. Survivors include his wife, Jeannine Johnson Patton; one son, Michael G. Patton of Lafayette; two daughters, PJ Vick of West Memphis, Ark. and Nancy Bourque of Lake Stevens, Wash.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or to the charity or church of choice, the family said. PAUL, C.J. LCAP 8/27/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for C.J. Paul, 55, will be at 4 p.m. today, Aug. 27, in Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Paul died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in a Jackson, Miss,. hospital. PAUL, Charlie LCAP 8/26/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Charlie Paul, 55, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Jackson, Miss., hospital. PAYTON, Jerome LCAP 8/15/1998 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for Jerome Payton, 39, of Little Rock, Ark., will be at 4 p.m. today, Aug. 15, in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Arrange-ments are by Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Payton died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in El Paso, Texas. PELTIER, Ellie M. LCAP 8/25/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ellie Morse Peltier, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas M.S. will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Peltier died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Henry, he was a resident of Sulphur for 51 years. Survivors include one son, Morse Vaughn Peltier of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. C.B. (Judith) Walker of Carlyss; two brothers, Mitchell Peltier of Colorado and David Peltier of Sabine Pass; one sister, Eva Royer of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. PENDLETON, Cleo LCAP 8/12/1998 SHELBYVILLE, Ind. -- Funeral services for Cleo Pendleton, 86, formerly of Louisiana, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Murphy Parks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery in Shelby County. Mrs. Pendleton died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in a Prescott, Ariz., care center. PERRON, Dominick LCAP 8/12/1998 Funeral services for Dominick Perron, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Veillon will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery. Mr. Perron died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Eunice, he resided in Lake Charles for many years. He was a carpenter for Local 953 and a member of First Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Essie Perron; two sons, Clifford Perron and LeBert Perron, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Anotole Perron of Elton; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. PERRY, Mrs. Grace S. LCAP 8/15/1998 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Stafford Perry, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 15, in Northside Assembly of God Church. The Revs. Loyd Singley, Jerald Rodrick and Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Perry died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include three sons, Don L. Perry Sr. of Vinton, John Henry Perry of Silver City, N.M. and George A. Perry of Crowley; five daughters, Lorraine P. Hoffpauir of Indian Bayou, Elaine P. Verdin of LaMarque, Texas, Linda Perry Arceneaux of Baton Rouge, Harriet P. Fretwell of New Braunfels, Texas and Muriel ''Keke'' P. Fachan of Morse; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Faith Assembly of God, c/o Gloria Perry, 1505 Harridge, Vinton, LA 70668, the family said. PETE, Rodney Sr. LCAP 8/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for Rodney Pete Sr., 35, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. PETE, Ronald C. Sr. LCAP 8/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ronald Craig Pete Sr., 35, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. PETE, Ronald C. Sr.. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral services for Ronald Craig Pete Sr., 35, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Pete died Friday, July 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked as a security guard and a mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Linda Faye Pete of Lake Charles; one son, Ronald Craig Pete Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Chantelle Nicole Richardson and Kashera Richardson, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Kevin Cornell Pete and Carver Carvette Pete, both of Dallas, and Ardwine Fitzgerald "Fish" Pete of Lake Charles; three sisters, Lisa Marcella Reed of Lake Charles, and Thea Rosilyn "Rose" Pete and Karen Renee Pete, both of Dallas; his parents, Clarence Pete and Alma M. Pete, both of Lake Charles; and his grandmother, Della Pete of Opelousas. PETTIFIELD, Monte G. LCAP 8/4/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Monte Glenn Pettifield, 58, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the DeQuincy hospital. PETTIFIELD, Monte G. LCAP 8/5/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Monte Glen Pettifield, 58, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 5, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Mr. Pettifield died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital. PHILLIPPI, Wayne R. LCAP 8/4/1998 DERIDDER -- Memorial services for Wayne R. Phillippi, 29, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in the family residence under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Phillippi died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in his residence. PHILLIPS, John N. LCAP 8/26/1998 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for John Norman Phillips, 50, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. He died Tuesday in his residence. PHILLIPS, John N. LCAP 8/27/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for John Norman "Johnny" Phillips, 50, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Broussard Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Phillips died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in his residence. A native of Jennings, he lived in Texas for many years and in Welsh the last part of his life. He was a gauger for Saybolt, Inc. Survivors include two sons, John Phillips Jr. of Ogden, Utah and Jason Phillips of Fort Collins, Colo.; one daughter, Stephanie Phillips of Fort Collins; three brothers, Mike Phillips of Roanoke, Steven Phillips of Lake Charles and Joseph Phillips of Danbury, Conn.; one sister, Mary Ledoux of Moss Bluff; his father, Norman Phillips of Welsh; and five grandchildren. PITKIN -- Funeral services for Edna Nolen ''Snookie'' Willis, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 13, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen Laughlin will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mrs. Willis died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Pitkin and was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Daniel Young of Pitkin; two daughters, Alice Young Nolen of Pitkin and Dolorez Santiny of DeQuincy; one sister, Lottie ''Dolly'' Tatum of Hammond; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. PITRE, David LCAP 6/23/1998 KINDER - Funeral services for David Pitre, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. A.A. Haymond will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Pitre died at noon, Monday, June 22, 1998, in a Kinder care facility. A lifelong resident of Kinder, he was a member of Kingsfarm Pentecostal Church in Kingsfarm. Survivors include one brother, Earl Pitre of Moss Bluff, and two sisters, Mrs. Lessie McClendon of Lake Charles and Mrs. Celeste Courville of Lake Charles. REEDER, Mrs. Jessie G. LCAP 6/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jessie George Reeder, 56, of 1717 North Jake St. will be announced by Findek Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:55 pm Sunday in a local hospital. POGELER, Alvin R. LCAP 8/27/1998 Funeral services for Alvin Ray Pogeler, 48, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. E.J. McCann will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Pogeler died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a music education graduate of Southeastern University in Hammond. Survivors include his brother, John Guillory of Roanoke; and two sisters, Loretta Tarver and Lorraine Fosson, both of Lake Charles. POGELER, Alvin R. LCAP 8/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Alvin Ray Pogeler, 48, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. PORTO, Linda L. LCAP 8/29/1998 WOODLAWN, Texas -- Funeral services for Linda LeBlanc Porto, 44, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 31, from Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Houston. The Rev. Alton C. Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Garden of Memories. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Sunday, with a wake service at 7 p.m. Mrs. Porto died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, in a Houston hospital. A genealogist and founder of Advocates fro Cooperation in Education, she was a 1972 graduate of Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff. Survivors include her husband, Joseph A. Porto Jr.; three daughters, Laurie Porto, Analyn Porto, and Evangeline Porto, all of Houston; two sisters, Mary Robbins of Gillis and Connie Pascale of Lake Charles; two brothers, Clifton P. LeBlanc Jr. of San Diego, Calif., and Bruce J. LeBlanc of Moss Bluff; and her parents, Clifton P. LeBlanc Sr. and Hazel R. LeBlanc of Gillis. Memorial may be made to the Life Flight Service at Hermann Hospital in Houston, the family said. PRECHT, Mrs. J.W. LCAP 8/8/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. J.W. (Joan Davis) Precht, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in the Jennings United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dick Scott-Welch will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mrs. Precht died at 1:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Orange, Texas, she was a resident of the Jennings area for 51 years. She was a member of the Jennings United Methodist Church, Spirited Sunday school class and the Tuesday afternoon prayer group. Survivors include her husband; one son, James Davis Precht of Montgomery, Ala.; two daughters, Susan Lanigan of Brandon, Miss. and Jill Boyce of Plano, Texas; two sisters, Willie B. Duncan of Corvallis, Ore. and Eloise Wilson of Vidor, Texas; her stepmother, Zora Davis of Vidor; and nine grandchildren. RANTON, Joseph E. LCAP 8/29/1998 ELIZABETH -- Memorial services for Joseph E. Ranton, 85, will be at Elizabeth United Methodist Church at a later date. Mr. Ranton died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Elizabeth, he was the town's oldest living resident. He body wasto science. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Ranton of Elizabeth; one daughter, Virginia Gibson of Elizabeth; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Elizabeth United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice, the family said. RASCH, Emile LCAP 8/1/1998 Funeral services for Emile Rasch, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 1, 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. Rasch died at 2:13 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 1998, in his daughter's residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 55-year member of the IBEW 861. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Hubert Rasch of Lake Charles; one daughter, Miriam Valentine of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mabel Bourque and Tillie Bonvillian, both of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Mrs. Bessie K. LCAP 8/30/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Kratzer Richard, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Richard died at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, in a Jennings hospital. A native of Roanoke, she lived in Jennings. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Donald R. Richard of Baton Rouge, Jerry W. Richard of Lafayette and John E. Richard Jr. of Port Allen; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Jeane) Daigle of Jennings and Mrs. Charles (Elizabeth) LeBlanc of Lafayette; one brother, Henry Kratzer of Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Tony (Belle) Mancuso of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. ROHLFS, Robert H. LCAP 8/21/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Robert H. Rohlfs, 46, of New Llano, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. He died Tuesday in Vernon Parish. ROSE, Julius C. LCAP 8/16/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Julius C. Rose, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Berdine and Dorn Cemetery. Mr. Rose died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, in Sulphur. SCHEXNIDER infant LCAP 8/5/1998 ORETTA -- Graveside services for Layken Ann Schexnider, infant daughter of Don and Kathy Schexnider of Singer, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 5, in Oretta Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Garett Fuselier will officiate. The infant died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. Additional survivors include one sister, Kristen Schexnider of Singer; paternal grandparents, Sonny and Margie Schexnider of Singer; and maternal grandparents, Richard and Rose LeDoux of Carlyss. SCOTT, Merlin A. LCAP 8/5/1998 JASPER, Texas -- Funeral services for Merlin Andrew Scott, 63, of Nederland, Texas will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 5, in Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Scott died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in his residence. A native of Jasper, he lived most of his life in Nederland. He was a supervisor with Star Enterprise. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Scott of Vidor, Texas, and Michael Scott of Sulphur; and one brother, Larry Gene Scott of Jasper; and five grandchildren. SCOTT, Mrs. Melvin. LCAP 8/7/1998 IOWA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Melvin (Olive "Bobbie") Scott, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in Zion Travelers Baptist Church. The Rev. Herman Weston will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Scott died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in her residence. A native of Mermentau, she was a member of Zion Travelers Baptist Church where she was a deaconess and a member of the Senior Choir, Ruth Circle, Eastern Star, Sunday School and BTU adult class. She was a Sunbeam Choir teacher. Survivors include one son, Damon Scott of Lake Charles; two daughters, Melva Scott-Irvin and Michela Scott, both of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SCOTT, Mrs. Olive LCAP 8/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Olive Scott of Iowa will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. SELF, Marguerite S. LCAP 8/13/1998 Funeral services for Marguerite Smith Self, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Self died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Oakdale, she lived in Lake Charles for more than 45 years. She was a member of 12th Street Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Sylvia) Crutchfield of San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. Mike (Jo) Crewell and Shirley Self, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Leon Smith of Oakdale; and six grandchildren. SELF, Marguerite S. LCAP 8/12/1998 Funeral services for Marguerite Smith Self, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Self died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Oakdale, she lived in Lake Charles for more than 45 years. She was a member of 12th Street Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Sylvia) Crutchfield of San Antonio, and Mrs. Mike (Jo) Crewell and Shirley Self, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Leon Smith of Oakdale; and six grandchildren. SENEGAL, Terrie A. LCAP 8/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Terrie A. Senegal, 45, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. Survivors include five brothers, Glen Sims and Gregory Sims, both of Chattanooga, Tenn., Terron Sims of Dumfries, Va., David Sims of Clarkston, Ga., and Wendell Sims of Charlotte, N.C.; four sisters, Glorious Sims Ford of Dale City, Va., Sharon Sims Izzard of Detroit, and Maudell Sims Hebert and Orleana Sterling, both of Lake Charles; and her mother, Alberta Sims of Lake Charles. SENEGAL, Terrie S. LCAP 8/14/1998 Funeral services for Terrie Ann Sims Senegal, 45, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond A.M. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Senegal died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Chattanooga, Tenn., she was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School, where she was Homecoming Queen. She received her Bachelor of Arts in social work from Northwestern State University and a master's degree from McNeese State University. She was a social worker for the State of Louisiana. She was a service member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. SHAFER, George R. Jr. LCAP 8/11/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for George Robert Shafer Jr., 65, will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. E. Dale Miller and Alfred Kennedy will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Shafer died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a driller in the oil fields and retired after 29 years with Boise Cascade as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member of Local 1226, serving as president for 12 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge F&AM 290 in Rosepine. He attended Dia-mond Baptist Church in Rosepine. Survivors include his wife, Gloria C. Shafer; two sons, George Robert Shafer III Esq. of Baton Rouge and William G. Shafer of DeRidder; five daughters, Elizabeth Colletti, Paula Shafer and Ramona Davis, all of DeRidder, Sharon Miller of Kountze, Texas and Kathy Swift of Deptford, N.J.; two brothers, Elmo Shafer of DeRidder and Harold Shafer of Silsbee, Texas; five sisters, Vivian Scarborough, Thelma Lewis, Joetta Runge and Sandra Moses, all of DeRidder, and Georgia Burnett of Baton Rouge; and seven grandchildren. SHAPKOFF, Stephen J. Jr. LCAP 8/11/1998 LEESVILLE -- Private graveside services for Stephen Shapkoff Sr., 68, and Stephen J. Shapkoff Jr., 38, were at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Shapkoff Sr. and Mr. Shapkoff Jr. both died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in Leesville. SHELL, Jimmy Lynn LCAP 8/23/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Jimmy Lynn Shell, 49, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Mr. Shell died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998, in the Crowley hospital. SINGLETON, Calvin LCAP 8/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Calvin Singleton, 70, of Westlake, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Sulphur hospital. SHELL, Jimmy L. LCAP 8/29/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Jimmie L. "Buddy" Shell, 49, were at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Brad Bullock, Cliff LeJeune and Rick Bachelor officiated. Burial, with full military honors, was in Oaklawn Cemetery. Mr. Shell died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998, in the Crowley hospital. A native of Dallas, he recently moved to Esterwood from Phoenix, Ariz. A member of the disabled American Veterans, he was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Janet L. Shell of Lake Charles; one son, Kris shell of South Carolina; four daughters, Kelly and Krystal Shell, both of Texas, Kayla Trahan of Sulphur and Jennifer Lynn Shell of Shreveport; two brothers, James Shell of Hathaway and Stephen Shell of Leon, Iowa, La.; four sisters, Linda Bullock of Natchitoches, Judy Touchet of Monroe, Karen LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Janis Sonnoir of Esterwood; his mother, Ola Mae Shell of Jennings; and six grandchildren. SHELL, Jimmy L. LCAP 8/28/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Jimmy Lynn "Buddy" Shell, 49, were at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Brad Bullock, Cliff LeJeune and Rick Bachelor officiated. Burial, with full military honors, was in Oaklawn Cemetery. Mr. Shell died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998, in the Crowley hospital. A native of Dallas, he recently moved to Esterwood from Phoenix, Ariz. A member of the Disabled American Veterans, he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Janet L. Shell of Lake Charles; one son, Kris Shell of South Carolina; four daughters, Kelly Shell and Krystal Shell, both of Texas, Kayla Trahan of Sulphur and Jennifer Lynn Shell of Shreveport; two brothers, James Shell of Hathaway and Stephen Shell of Leon, Iowa; four sisters, Linda Bullock of Natchitoches, Judy Touchet of Monroe, Karen LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Janis Sonnoir of Esterwood; and six grandchildren. SIGLER, Mabel Sigler LCAP 8/27/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mabel Sigler, 94, of Grant, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Oakdale hospital. SIGLER, Mrs. Mabel LCAP 8/29/1998 GRANT -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Sigler, 94, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 29, in Palestine Baptist Church. The Revs. Thomas Crosby and Alvin Strother will officiate. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home in Oakdale. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. today in the church. Mrs. Sigler died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. A resident of Grant, she was a retired teacher and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Friendship Chapel 210. Survivors include three sons, Howard Sigler of Bartlett, Tenn., John Sigler of Austin, Texas, and H. Wayne Sigler of Bowling Green, Ky.; one sister, Lois W. Gilley of Alexandria; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. SIGLER, Mabel LCAP 8/28/1998 GRANT -- Funeral services for Mable Sigler, 94, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 28, in Palestine Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Sigler died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. SIMON, Georgiana LCAP 8/16/1998 IOWA -- Funeral services for Georgiana ''Tetsie'' Simon, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, from St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Hogan will officiate. Burial will be under the dir-ection of Fondel Memorial Cha-pel of Lake Char-les. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Monday, with a rosary at 9:45 a.m. Monday in the church. She died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lawtell, she had lived in Iowa most of her life. Survivors include two sons, Stefan Thierry of New Orleans and Ricky Simon of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Charlene Simon of Iowa; and 10 grandchildren. SINGLETON, Calvin Sr. LCAP 8/28/1998 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Calvin Singleton Sr., 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Singleton died Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Opelousas, he lived in Westlake for 39 years. He was a retired federal employee, serving in Riverside, Calif., and a member of Knights of St. Peter Claver Court 147 for 44 years, where he was a deputy grand knight, chaplain and a member of the board of trustees. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary V. Jordan; four sons, Calvin Singleton Jr. and Herman Lee Singleton, both of Westlake, Joseph Charles Singleton of New Orleans and John Merrick Singleton of Lake Charles; five daughters, Bernadine Jones of Lake Charles, Virginia Dale Charles of Ragley, Eva Marie Stewart of Dallas, Carol Ann Richard of Westlake and Lena Singleton of Sulphur; one brother, Joseph Ben Singleton of Lake Charles; two sisters, Edolia Carriere of Opelousas and Enolia Thibodeaux of Westlake; 33 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. SISOM, Dorothy E. LCAP 8/5/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dorothy Evelyn Sisom, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines in Carlyss. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. A native of Arkansas, she had lived in Sulphur for the past 43 years. She was a member of Living Way Pentecostal Church in Lake Charles and a retired sitter for the elderly. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Spoon of Sulphur; one brother, Jerry Holland of California; one sister, Helen Ballou of Texas City, Texas; two half-brothers, Buddy and Bobby Holland, both of Texas; two half-sisters, Diane and Nelda Holland, both of Texas; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. SLAYDON, Marvin L. Sr. LCAP 8/30/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Marvin Leslie Slaydon Sr., 79, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, in Beckwith Baptist Church. The Revs. Lyndon Longoria and Billy Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Slaydon died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Carson, he lived most of his life in the DeRidder area. He retired from U.S. Steel in Orange, Texas, as supervisor of the fabrication division. He was a member of Beckwith Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday school for almost 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Norma Whiddon Slaydon; one son, Marvin Leslie Slaydon Jr. of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Linda Longoria of DeRidder; two sisters, Hazel Reeks of Burkevillle, Texas, and Fern Bohm of DeRidder; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Beckwith Christian School, 5515 Hwy. 27, DeRidder, La. 70634, the family said. SMITH, Jessie B. LCAP 8/5/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jessie B. Smith, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in New Willow Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. SMITH, Mrs. Adam LCAP 8/27/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Adam (Yola) Smith, 62, of Ragley will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Nazworth will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Smith died at 9:47 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Morse and longtime resident of Lake Charles, she moved to Ragley 16 years ago. Survivors include her husband; five daughters, Evadell Bott and Diane Landry, both of Rayne, Sally Matthews and Connie Broussard, both of Ragley, and Katherine Felice of Moss Bluff.; one son, Paul Adam Smith of Crowley; three sisters, Rosa Mea Nichols of Mermentau, and Vernell Monceaux and Arlene Estillette, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Ivan and Ivy Monceaux, both of Lake Charles, and Nolan Monceaux of Big Lake; 22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. SMITH, Lena N. LCAP 8/4/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Newman Smith, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the First Church of Christ. Jack D. Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Smith died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A lifelong resident of Jennings, she was a member of the First Church of Christ where she was a charter member of the Adult Sunday School class. Survivors include one son, Willard Smith of Jennings; three daughters, Mrs. Roland (Terrell) Berry of Lafayette, Mrs. David (Glada) Duhon of Jennings and Mrs. Keith (Karen) Reed of Shreveport; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. SOILEAU, Eddie Jr. LCAP 8/11/1998 NETTLETON, Miss. -- Funeral services for Eddie Soileau Jr., 70, were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Larry Davis and Sammy Collins officiated. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Mr. Soileau died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in a Tupelo, Miss. hospital. A native of Chataignier, he lived most of his life in Illinois and the past year in Nettleton. He was an Army veteran and a retired carpenter. Survivors include one son, Harold Soileau of Hackberry; two daughters, Geneva Nunez of Creole and Geneva Adams of Nettleton; four sisters, Olite Soileau of Nederland, Texas, Melissa Richard of Sulphur and Huvina Benoit and Bonnie Tremonte, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. SONNIER, Fernand LCAP 8/17/1998 LAFAYETTE- Funeral services for Fernand "Paw Paw" Sonnier, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Martin and Castille Funeral Home. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Sonnier died at 10:17 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in his residence. A native of Rayne, he lived in Lake Charles for 57 years. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Western Union for 38 years and Calcasieu Marine Bank for 22 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lester Sonnier; one son, David Sonnier of Longview, Texas; three daughters, Judy Sonnier Brennan of Louisville, Ky., Joycelyn "Joy" Sonnier and Derenda Sonnier Soileau, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Louis Catholic High School or to Hospice of SW La. in Lake Charles, the family said. SPERLING, Billie Jean LCAP 8/13/1998 SILSBEE, Texas -- Funeral services for Billie Jean Sperling, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Farmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at 5 p.m. Friday in Goos Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Sperling died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Silsbee for the past 23 years. She was a housewife. Survivors include two brother, Walter S. Goos and Jerry W. Goos, both of Lake Charles; and one sister, Mary Lynne Lafargue of Alexandria. SPURGEON, Chad LCAP 8/15/1998 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Chad Spurgeon, 30, of Vinton, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, in Oberlin Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Mr. Spurgeon died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. STANLY, Mrs. Adele LCAP 8/17/1998 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Adele Stanly, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wallace Palmer will officiate. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Stanly died at 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of the Boyce area, she was a retired teacher. She taught English for 20 years at Evans High School, home economics at Logansport and Lecompte, and was assistant home demonstration agent in Vernon Parish. Mrs. Stanly was a former member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, an active member of the Vernon Parish Retired Teachers Association, an active member of Beta Sigma Delta Kappa Gamma, past president of the Sigma Chapter and past officer of Epsilon State. She was past worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Esther Chapter 26, and past president of the Vernon Association of Retarded Children. Survivors include her husband, Finly Stanly; one son, Wesley Stanly; one daughter, Brenda Bealer, both of Leesville; three brothers, Perry Knight of Chopin, Lacey Knight and Rayford Knight, both of Boyce; two sisters, Mrs. Margie Tipton of Leesville and Mrs. Addie Flores of Denver, Colo.; and two grandchildren. STERLING, Nolis Sr.. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral services for Nolis Sterling Sr., 65, will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in New Emanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Roland Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday in the church. A native of Lutcher and a resident of Lake Charles for eight years, he was a member of New Emanuel Baptist Church where he was an usher and a deacon and was in the Male Chorus. He was affiliated with the Outreach Ministries. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Phyllis Coleman Sterling; two sons, Nolis Leon Sterling Jr. of Lutcher and Harrison Sterling of Houston; two daughters, Cora Pennwright and Wand Gail Sterling, both of Houston; and a number of grandchildren. STERLING, Nolis Sr. LCAP 8/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Nolis Sterling Sr., 65, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. STEVENS, Hamilton LCAP 8/11/1998 Funeral services for Hamilton Stevens, 91, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 11 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. STEVENS, Hamilton LCAP 8/14/1998 Funeral services for Hamilton Stevens, 91, will be at 8 p.m. today, Aug. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Combre Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Stevens died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in a local hospital. STEWART, Cleveland LCAP 8/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Cleveland Stewart, 61, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 2:16 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. STEWART, Daryl T. LCAP 8/14/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Daryl T. Stewart, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Clever Creek Cemetery in Center, Texas. Mr. Stewart died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in Jasper, Texas. STEWART, Gladys B. LCAP 8/14/1998 Funeral services for Gladys Marie Brown Stewart, 58, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Herman Weston will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from noon Saturday. Mrs. Stewart died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mansfield, she was a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Brian, Anthony and Michael Brown, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Annette Wells of Mansfield; three brothers, Calvin Royal, James Royal and Henry Brown, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Beverly Royal of Lake Charles; her mother, Selena Royal of Lake Charles; and 14 grandchildren. STEWART, Gladys B. LCAP 8/10/1998 Funeral arrangments for Gladys B. Stewart, 58, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. STEWART, Gladys B. LCAP 8/9/1998 Funeral arrangments for Gladys B. Stewart, 58, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. STEWART, Fred H. LCAP 8/31/1998 Graveside services for Fred Henry Stewart, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Spurlock will officiate. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today. Mr. Stewart died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998, in his residence. A native of Bridgeport, Ill., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 45 years. He retired from The Borden Company where he had worked as manager of the Lake Charles store and general manager of the Lafayette plant. He was a former member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club and Lake Charles Country Club. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Larry D. Stewart of Lake Charles and Phillip R. Stewart of Arlington, Va.; one brother, Bud Stewart; one sister, Kay McMahon, both of Tulsa, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. STOREY, Dorothy E. LCAP 8/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for Dorothy E. Storey, 76, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. STOREY, Mrs. Dorothy E. LCAP 8/16/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy E. Storey, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Storey died at 8:09 a.m. Friday. Aug. 14, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Delcambre and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, she was a cafeteria worker at Landry High School and St. Louis High School. She retired from central supply at St. Patrick Hospital. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Michael M. Pousson of Carlyss and Billy Pousson of Dallas; two daughters, Sheron O'Quinn of Lake Charles and Ellen Dugas of New Iberia; three sisters, Vanella Vincent, Olite Dronet and Jean Rogers, all of Delcambre; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SUYDAM, Patricia Ann LCAP 8/1/1998 DERIDDER -- Memorial services for Patricia Ann Suydam, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Suydam died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. SWEAT, Mrs. Missouri E. LCAP 8/29/1998 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Missouri E. Sweat, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 29, in Pitkin Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Glass Window Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Sweat died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in her Pitkin. THOMAS, Chester J. LCAP 8/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Chester J. Thomas, 73, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. TALLMAN, John T. LCAP 8/24/1998 Funeral services for John T. Tallman, 74, will be at 4 p.m. today, Aug. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Tallman died at 4:26 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Carthage, Mo., he lived in Lake Charles over 50 years. He was a retired operator from Olin Chemicals with over 35 years of service and a member of Operators Local 407. He was a navy veteran of World War II and he was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Annie LeBlanc Tallman; three sons, Mark T. Tallman and Johnny P. Tallman, both of Lake Charles and Joseph B. Tallman of Sulphur; four step-daughters, Donna Leveque of LeBleu Settlement, Tanya and Sandy Harris, both of Carlyss, and Paula Porter of Patascala, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. THEODILE, Bunnie LCAP 8/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Bunnie Theodile, 55, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Chicago hospital. THERIOT, John H. LCAP 8/12/1998 CREOLE -- Funeral services for John H. Theriot, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Theriot died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Creole, he was a bus driver for Cameron Parish School system. He was a member of Woodman of the World and of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lovenia Theriot of Grand Chenier; one son, Kenneth Theriot of Creole; one daughter, Diane Warner of Creole; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. THIBODEAUX, Azalie LCAP 6/23/1998 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Azalie Thibodeaux, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Monday, June 22, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Church Point, she was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include three sons, Jesse Thibodeaux of Church Point, J.C. "Jay" Thibodeaux of Iowa, La. and Horace "Harris" Thibodeaux of Big Lake; three daughters, Lena Mae O'Quain of Sulphur, Lou Alice Edmaiston of Iowa, La. and Wanda Thibodeaux Harrington of Lake Charles; six brothers, Leo and Leonce Richard, both of Port Barre, Joseph and Will Richard, both of Sulphur, Knute Richard of Dry Creek and Eugene Richard of Baytown, Texas; five sisters, Judy Nichols, Marie Young and Winnie Rose Watson, all of Sulphur, and Amy Bellard and Lillian DeVille, both of Port Barre. THOMPSON, Erby Sr. LCAP 8/6/1998 PITKIN - Funeral services for Erby Thompson Sr., 73, will be at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 6, in Occupy Baptist Church No. 1. The Revs. Eddie Douglas and James Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Occupy No. I church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers of Alexandria. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Thompson died at 7:19 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5,1998, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a retired farmer and a World War 11 Army veteran. He was a member of Occupy Baptist Church No. 1. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Madleine Thompson; four sons, Erby Jr., Ricky, Roger and Gary Thompson, all of Pitkin: three daughters, Winnie Kemp of Westlake, Quita Antony of Anacoco and Sheila Johnson of Pineville; four brothers, Bryant, Wilmer, Delbert and E.M. Thompson, all of Pitkin; two sisters, Bonnie Mae Thompson Giles of Forest Hill and Earlene Bottini of Stockton, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, c/o University Hospital, 2021 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA 70112, the family said. WALKER, Nettie Mae LCAP 8/6/1998 Funeral arrangements Nettie Mae Walker, 72, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital THOMPSON, James E. LCAP 8/19/1998 Funeral arrangements for John E. Thompson, 94, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Waco, Texas, hospital. THOMPSON, James E. LCAP 8/20/1998 Funeral services for James Earl Thompson, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. J.C. Skinner and Louise Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visiation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Thompson died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1998, in a Waco, Texas, hospital. A native of Trinity, Texas, he had lived in Sulphur and Westlake for over 30 years. He served in the Merchant Marines and was a Navy Seabee veteran of World War II. Prior to moving to Waco, he owned and operated Thompson Shoe Repair in Sulphur and Beaumont, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Etta Maree ''Bee'' Thompson of Waco; one brother, Jessie L. Thompson of Crockett, Texas; and two sisters, Mattie Mae Stone of Houston and Rena Phillips of Lovelady, Texas. TIPTON, Steve LCAP 8/19/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Steve Tipton, 42, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 19, in Shady Grove United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery in Bernice. Mr. Tipton died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. TODD, Mrs. Eva Maria LCAP 8/1/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Marie Todd, 93, of Holmwood, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Todd died Friday, July 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Gonzales, she lived in the Holmwood area for over 70 years. She was a member of St. John Viennie Catholic Church. She was a member of the PTA and the Cow Bells. Survivors include two sons, Ben Joseph Todd and Webster J. Todd Jr., both of Holmwood; two daughters, Katherine Alito of New Orleans and Betty Todd of Holmwood; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. TOUCHY, Stewart H.. LCAP 8/7/1998 Funeral services for Stewart Henry Touchy, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery under the direction of Hixson funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 5 p.m.; and from noon Saturday. The immediate family requests that friends and relatives not visit the family's residence after the burial. Mr. Touchy died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, where he served as a flight instructor. He retired from Cities Service after 30 years of service. Survivors include one son, Stewart M. Touchy of Lake Charles; two brothers, Dr. Armont Touchy of Metairie and Judge Hugo A. Touchy of Galveston, Texas; and four grandchildren. TRAHAN, Lloyd LCAP 8/11/1998 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Lloyd ''Pete'' Trahan, 71, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Welsh hospital. TRAHAN, Lloyd LCAP 8/12/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Lloyd "Pete" Trahan, 71, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Aug. 12, 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. Mr. Trahan died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. A lifelong resident of Welsh, he retired from the town of Welsh after 23 years as a heavy-equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Noella Trahan; one son, Kenneth Trahan of Welsh; one daughter, Debbie Marcantel of Kinder; one sister, Rose Martin of Welsh; and five grandchildren. TREMONTE, Veto LCAP 8/20/1998 Funeral services for Veto Tremonte, 73, were at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Tremonte died Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998, in a local hospital. TREMONTE, Veto LCAP 8/19/1998 Funeral services for Veto Tremonte, 73, were at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Tremonte died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in a local hospital. VALLIER, Herbert LCAP 8/5/1998 Funeral services for Herbert Vallier, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. Mr. Vallier died Friday, July 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. Survivors include five sons, Herbert Vallier of White Plains, N.Y., Ricky Vallier of Dallas, and Ricky Vallier, Kevin Vallier and Brian Vallier, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rosalyn Vallier of Lake Charles; three sisters, Hilda Pitre, Mary Boutte and Bertha Vallier, all of Lake Charles; and 11 grandchildren. VALLIER, Herbert LCAP 8/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for Herbert Vallier, 62, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. VIGE, Rene J. LCAP 8/2/1998 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Rene John Vige, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mr. Vige died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. VIGE, Rene J. LCAP 8/2/1998 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Rene John Vige, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mr. Vige died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. VINCENT, Lucy LCAP 8/23/1998 HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. -- Memorial services for Lucy Vincent, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 23, in Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church under the direction of Cedar Vale Funeral Home. The Rev. R.T. Jarrell will officiate. Memorial services will also be at 6 p.m. Wed., Aug. 26, in Henning Methodist Church in Sulphur. Mrs. Vincent died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998, in her residence. A native of New Iberia, she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Horace C. Vincent; two sons, Horace Curtis Vincent III of Lake Charles and Carl Henry Vincent of Sulphur; and five grandchildren. WEBSTER, Moriah LCAP 8/13/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Moriah Webster, 62, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, in St. John Cemetery. She died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. WEDGEWORTH, John C. LCAP 6/23/1998 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for John Calvin "Johnny" Wedgeworth, 61, of Alexandria, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died at 2 a.m. Monday in an Alexandria hospital. WHITE, Teddy T. LCAP 8/20/1998 Private services for Teddy T. White, 80, will be at Big Woods Cemetery at a later date. His body will be cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. White died at 8:13 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. WILKES, Mrs. Loma Beatrice LCAP 8/22/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Loma Beatrice Wilkes, 91, will be at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Pucik will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Wilkes died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Bloomberg, Texas, she lived in Lake Charles. She was a Baptist. She was a member of Women of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. George (Frances) Edwards of Lake Charles; one sister, Allie Kight of Monroe; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Mrs. Beatrice B. LCAP 8/19/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Booze Williams, 85, of 2609 Colfax St., will be at 11 a.m Thursday, Aug. 20, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Sam Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in West Ford Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mrs. Williams died at 2:26 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Merryville, she lived in lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Doris Minard of Lake Charles and Helen Singleton of Beaumont, Texas; five sons, Robert Williams, Charles Williams, Curley Williams and Willie Williams, all of Lake Charles, and Joseph Williams of Beaumont; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Joe LCAP 8/3/1998 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Joe Williams, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Cold Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. Homer Fondren will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Williams died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, in his residence. A native of Newton, Texas, he was a Navy veteran of World War II and worked at Livingston Shipyard in Orange, Texas, for 30 years as a boilermaker. He served on the executive board of directors for Local 587 for 15 years and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2775 in Orange. Survivors include his wife, Estoline Williams; three sons, Angus Williams of Fort Collins, Colo., Butch Trahan of Buna, Texas, and Sidney Trahan of Deweyville, Texas; four daughters, Charlene Board of Pah-rump, Nev., Jolene Funk of Watertown, Tenn., Marylin Landry of Westlake and Kathlene Victor of Fort Collins, Colo.; one brother, Rev. Dub Williams of San Antonio; his father, Joseph Williams Sr. of Devil's Pocket, Texas; 27 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Harry W. Sr. LCAP 8/21/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Harry W. Williams Sr., 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. WILLIAMS, Beatrice B. , Mrs. LCAP 8/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Beatrice Booze Williams, 86, of 2609 Colfax St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 2:26 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. WILLIS, Mattie D. LCAP 8/31/1998 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie D. Willis, 91, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 31, in Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy 1 Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Willis died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, in an Oakdale care center. WILLIS, Edna N. LCAP 8/13/1998 WILSON, Frank S. LCAP 8/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Frank S. Wilson, 70, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. WILSON, Frank S. LCAP 8/30/1998 Funeral services for Frank Stanley Wilson, 70, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven M. Spurlock will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Wilson died at 1:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Cook County, Ga., and a resident of Lake Charles the past 30 years, he was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II. He retired from PPG as a machinist in 1990 after 20 years of service and was a member of the International Association of Machinists. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Builders Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife, Flora "Flo" Wilson; two sons, Stanley D. Wilson of Sulphur and Bruce A. Wilson Sr. of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson of Odum, Ga., John C. Wilson of Adel, Ga., and Dr. Joe H. Wilson of Opelousas; one sister, Martha S. Galle of Van Cleve, Miss; and five grandchildren. WOLFE, George W. LCAP 8/28/1998 Funeral arrangements for George W. Wolfe, 67, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. WOLFE, George W. LCAP 8/29/1998 Funeral services for George W. Wolfe, 67, will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Tom Howe and Doug Lee will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Sunday. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., he lived in Lake Charles for the past 38 years. He was an aviation mechanic for Lockheed, Dynalectron, and retired from Continental Airlines. He was a Air Force veteran of the Korean War, serving five years. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lee Wolfe of Lake Charles; one son, Bill Wolfe of Manassas, Va.; one daughter, Kathy O'Neill of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. WRIGHT, Ruth B. LCAP 8/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ruth B. Wright, 77, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. WRIGHT, Ruth B. LCAP 8/5/1998 Graveside services for Ruth Barnhill Wright, 77, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 5, at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don McKinney will officiate. Mrs. Wright died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Leesville, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. She was a 1937 honor graduate of Leesville High School. She was a former office manager at J.C. Penney's Department Store and had retired from the City of Lake Charles, Occupational License and Permit Division. Survivors include one son, Kelley Wade Wright of Lake Charles; three daughters, Frances Edwards Mayberry of Houston and Phyllis Edwards and Karen Wright, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Jewell B. White of Edgewood, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. YOUNG, Malley A. LCAP 8/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Malley Austin Young, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Mike Cook and Panthalani will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Young died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Young; one daughter, Tammy Wilber of Dry Creek; five stepsons, Roy Benoit of Kinder, Roger Benoit of DeRidder, Pierre Benoit of Arlington, Texas, Andy Benoit of Sugartown and Robert Benoit of Panama City, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Cynthia Jones of Freeport, Fla., Mary Voizin of Sulphur and Kathy Sullivan of Nederland, Texas; three brothers, Aubry, Cecil and George Young, all of DeRidder; one stepsister, Lunita Byrely of Vidor, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. YOUNG, Wesley LCAP 8/13/1998 Funeral services for Wesley Young, 81, will be at noon Friday, Aug. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Young died at 3:29 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Welsh, he had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired construction worker. Survivors include his daughter, Louella Young of Lake Charles; and his sister, Lilly Bertrand of Lake Charles.