DECEMBER 2000 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 2000 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ABSHIRE, John L. LCAP 12/15/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for John L. Abshire, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery 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 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Abshire died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Crowley and lived most of his life in the Welsh area. He was a carpenter. He was an Army veteran and served with the 82nd Airborne Division in Belgium in World War II. He received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the VFW. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Viola Oliver Abshire of Welsh; one son, Ronald Abshire Sr. of Welsh; one daughter, Sandra Stebbins of Welsh; one sister, Marie Oliver of Welsh; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ALLBRITTON, Lillie- LCAP 12/12/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral services for Lillie Allbritton, 69, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Mrs. Allbritton died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. ALLBRITTON, Lillie LCAP 12/11/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Lillie Allbritton will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday. ALLEMOND, Austin LCAP 12/24/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Austin "Hot" Allemond, 84, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Saturday. Mr. Allemond died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in his residence. A native of Ged, he had lived in Vinton for most of his life. He worked as a school guard for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and as a security guard at the Vinton library. He was a volunteer fireman. He was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Alfred "Al" Allemond of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ellen LeBlanc of Vinton; one sister, Laura Havens of Orange, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ARABIE, Ruthie L. LCAP 12/17/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Ruthie Lee Arabie, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Arabie died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. ARCENEAUX, William Sr. LCAP 12/1/2000 Funeral services for William ''Bill'' Arceneaux Sr., 81, of 2018 Legion St. will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Angadiath and Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will bein the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Arceneaux died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Rayne, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a retired mechanic for the City of Lake Charles. He was a member of the St. Henry Catholic Church. He was a member of the Mayfield-McClain American Legion Post 551. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys LaFleur Arceneaux of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Theresa Sterling, Yvonne Alfred, Anna Landry, Audrey Brown and Linda Chustz, all of Lake Charles, Virgilie Pete of Orlando, Fla. and Margaret Stevens of Austin, Texas; five sons, Bill ''Billy'' Arceneaux and Gene Arceneaux, both of Lake Charles, Paul Lee Arceneaux of Kansas City, Mo., Donald Arceneaux Sr. of Dallas and Bobby Arceneaux of Austin; four sisters, Theresa Arceneaux and Elizabeth Arceneaux, both of Rayne, and Elisa Mae Broussard and Velma Dominique, both of Houston; three brothers, Gabriel Arceneaux of Lake Charles and Lawrence Arceneaux and Clarence Arceneaux, both of Rayne; 37 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. ARDOIN, Malcolm J. LCAP 12/10/2000 Funeral services for Malcolm Jamaal Ardoin, 11, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in Combre Funeral Home. Bishop J.E. Fobbs will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday. He died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in a New Orleans hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his parents, Mark Smith and Earline Ardoin Smith, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, James Ardoin, Kevin Ardoin and Charles Ardoin, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lawanna Ardoin and Victoria Ardoin, both of Lake Charles; and his grandparents, Mary Guillory, Willie Pearl Lewis and Reginald Lewis, all of Lake Charles. AYCOCK, Mary L.- LCAP 12/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary Louise Aycock, 83, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. AYCOCK, Mary L.- LCAP 12/21/2000 Funeral services for Mary Louise "Jane" Aycock, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed House will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Aycock died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in her residence. A native of Crossett, Ark., she had lived in Lake Charles since 1972, moving from Vinton. She was a member of University Methodist Church. Survivors include one brother, Fred G. Sanders of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to University Methodist Church, the family said. BAGGETT, Dottie LCAP 12/26/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Dottie A. Baggett, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in the Pentecostal Church of Dequincy. The Rev. G. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Alston Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Baggett died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. BAGGETT, Dottie A. LCAP 12/27/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Dottie A. Baggett, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. G. David Hennigan and Mark Smelser will officiate. Burial will be in Alston Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mrs. Baggett died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a native of Ragley and had lived in DeQuincy for 50 years. She was a retired sales clerk and had worked at various DeQuincy retail business, including Lillians Dress Shop, Atkins Variety, National Department, ABC Dress Shop and Tom Robbins Grocery. She was a member of The Pentecostal Church, and she and her husband ministered at Bear, Calvary, Smokey Cove and Trout Creek Pentecostal churches. Survivors include one son, Walton Baggett of DeQuincy; one daughter, Nelda Yellott of Ragley; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. BAGGETT, Hazel J. LCAP 12/1/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Hazel J. Baggett, 90, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 1, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.L. Smith, Delbert Herrin and Marvin Hick will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Baggett died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Kinder. She was a retired postmistress for the LeBlanc Post Office. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church, where she was a former church secretary. Survivors include two sons, Horace Baggett and Marvin Baggett, both of Kinder; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. BALLARD, Jason W. LCAP 12/23/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jason Wayne Ballard, 35, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. BALLARD, Jason W. LCAP 12/25/2000 Funeral services for Jason Wayne Ballard will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery in Oakdale. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Ballard died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School, and he attended Louisiana State University. He was a national sales representative for various publications, and he was a professional singer. Survivors include three brothers, Justin Ballard of Lake Charles and Nicholas Ballard and Daniel Ballard, both of Moss Bluff; one sister, Charlotte Sonnier of Sulphur; his parents, A.D. and Connie Ballard of Moss Bluff; and his grandfather, Durham Johnson of Alexandria. BALLARD, Lee E.- LCAP 12/21/2000 Funeral services for Lee Edward Ballard, 79, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Ballard died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in a local care center. He was a native of Clark County, Miss. He lived in Houston before moving to Lake Charles in 1992. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Shriners. He was a veteran of World War II and was a U.S. postal carrier in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Mae A. Ballard of Lake Charles; one brother, Odell Ballard of Meridian, Miss.; and two sisters, Vivian Robinson and Nellie Baggett, both of Meridian. BARBER, Louise L.- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral services for Louise Lyle Barber, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Barber died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Reeves and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles area. She owned and operated Barber Grocery Store for nine years, and she operated a dairy farm in Longville for seven years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, James R. Barber of Vinton and Vernon William Barber Jr. and Robert Donald Barber, both of Longville; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. BARBER, Louise L. LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral services for Louise Lyle Barber, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Barber died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Reeves and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles area. She owned and operated Barber Grocery Store for nine years, and she operated a dairy farm in Longville for seven years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, James R. Barber of Vinton and Vernon William Barber Jr. and Robert Donald Barber, both of Longville; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. BARGEMAN, Ernest- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral arranements for Ernest Bargeman, 78, of 203 South Lyons St will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. BARGEMAN, Ernest LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral arranements for Ernest Bargeman, 78, of 203 South Lyons St will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. BARGEMAN, Ernest LCAP 12/10/2000 Funeral services for Ernest Bargeman, 78, of 203 South Lyons St. will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in Bargeman Memorial Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Bargeman died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a longtime member of the Christian Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a layman. He was a board member for the Calcasieu Council on Aging. He was also a member of the Maryfield-Taylor McLain American Legion Post 551. He was a Petitjean retiree. He was an Army veteran. He was a self-contractor with the Mathilda Gray Stream Estate and the First National Bank. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Roxianna Simom Bargeman; two daughters, Peggy Ann Houston Sinclair of Crowley and Jurwana Bargeman of Lake Charles; three sons, Micheal Houston Sr., Joseph Wayne Bargeman and Gary Bargeman, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Lee Bartie Baul of Lake Charles; two brothers, Raymond Bartie and Leroy Bartie Sr., both of Houston; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BELLARD, Edna LCAP 12/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Edna Bellard, 78, of Lake Charles will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5:53 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. BELLARD, Edna S. LCAP 12/23/2000 Funeral services for Edna Smith Bellard, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Bellard died at 5:53 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Eunice and lived in Lake Charles for the past 32 years. She worked at the Palace Cafe in Opelousas for many years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, William Pete Carras of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Martha Hutson LaLonde of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mamie Unselt of Louisville, Ky., Grace Chad and Agnes LaFleur, both of Lake Charles; and Theresa Genna of Sulphur; and one brother, Teurlings Smith of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BENNETT, Frank S. LCAP 12/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Frank S. Bennett, 87, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. BENNETT, Frank S. LCAP 12/16/2000 Funeral services for Frank Somerville Bennett, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Eddie Clement and Paul E. Wilcoxson will officiate. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 12 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Bennett died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Carroll County, Miss., he had lived in Alexandria, Va., prior to moving to DeQuincy in 1940. He retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1882, after 42 years of service, as a railroad engineer. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 279, the Shrine Club of DeQuincy and Habibi Shrine Temple of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Frank F. Bennett of Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Marilee Bennett of Southwest, Texas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Cripple Childrens Hospital, the family said. BENOIT, Eli- LCAP 12/20/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Eli Benoit, 80, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Benoit died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of English Bayou. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Army Air Corps in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. He retired from Gulf State Utilities as a meter reader after 37 years of service. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and was a church usher. Survivors include his wife, Glenna M. Benoit of English Bayou; and one sister, Celise Hebert of Moss Bluff. BERGER, Dorothy LCAP 12/29/2000 Funeral services for Dorothy Berger, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Berger died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Little Rock, Ark., and had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. She was a commercial sales administrator for Sears for many years. She was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1 and the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a charter member of Les Femmes 40 and 8. Survivors include two sons, Fred Berger of Lake Charles and Rick Berger of Pleasant Grove, Ala.; two brothers, Horace D. Hanley Jr. of Heber Springs, Ark., and Russel Hanley of Little Rock; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BILBO, Eddie Jr. LCAP 12/29/2000 Funeral services for Eddie Bilbo Jr., 48, will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie G. Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Bilbo died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. A resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of W.O. Boston High School. He served in the U.S. Army and the Air Force. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Gibson Bilbo of Hayward, Calif.; one son, Emmanuel Bilbo of Anchorage, Alaska; two daughters, Lisa Bilbo of San Francisco and LaShonda Monique Bilbo of Lake Charles; four brothers, Larry Hill of Temple, Texas, Michael Lartigue of Boutte, Frederick "Ricky" Hensley of Houston and Kenneth Bilbo Sr. of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Larry Hensley of Houston; eight sisters, Charlene Brenda Douglas and Alnetta Laquetta Sanderfer, both of Chattanooga, Tenn., Delores Straight, Betty Porter, Doris Goodwill, Mary Bilbo and Debra Dudley, all of Lake Charles, and Renella Coker of Newport News, Va.; and his mother, Theresa Hensley of Lake Charles. BERWICK, J.T. LCAP 12/10/2000 STARKS -; Funeral services for J.T. Berwick, 75, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 10, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Jake Mullican and Glenn Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Berwick died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Starks, he was a member of First Baptist Church. He was retired from the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He received the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the American Theater. Survivors include one brother, Samuel Berwick of Starks; six sisters, Tressa Berwick of Starks, Lela McClain of Vidor, Texas, Anna Belle Worthy of DeQuincy, Janet Reese of Meridian, Miss., Lillie Mae Golden of Willis, Texas, and Rebecca Phillips of Houston; and his mother, Ada Berwick of Starks. BILBO, Eddie Sr. LCAP 12/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Eddie Bilbo Sr., 48, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. BLACK, Genevieve N.- LCAP 12/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Genevieve Nelson Black, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. BLACK, Genevieve N. LCAP 12/15/2000 Funeral services for Genevieve Nelson Black, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Nazworth will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Black died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived here for most of her life. She worked for the Calcasieu Council on Aging for many years. Survivors include one son, Ralph Black of Waxahachie, Texas; two daughters, Jackie Brown of Ragley and Judy Wilson-Rogge of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. BOND, Hazel- LCAP 12/21/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Hazel Bond, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BONDS, Hazel M. LCAP 12/22/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Hazel Mary Bonds, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bonds died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. BONSALL, Walter L. LCAP 12/1/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Walter Lloyd Bonsall, 74, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Houston hospital. BOREL, Stanley J. Sr. LCAP 12/27/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Stanley J. Borel Sr., 83, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. Borel died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. BOURQUE, Horace , Mrs. - LCAP 12/3/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Horace (Eunice) Bourque, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Joseph Alton Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Bourque died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and Eunice prior to moving to Columbus, Texas. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alan (Catherine) Blair of Weimar, Texas, and Mrs. Dean (Teresa) Morgan of Hamshire, Texas; two brothers, Lenard C. Fontenot of Baton Rouge and Vernon Fontenot of Westlake; two sisters, Rena Derouen of The Woodlands, Texas, and Reva Alexander of Denham Springs; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BOURQUE, Horace, Mrs. LCAP 12/4/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Horace (Eunice) Bourque, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Joseph Alton Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Bourque died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and Eunice prior to moving to Columbus, Texas. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alan (Catherine) Blair of Weimar, Texas, and Mrs. Dean (Teresa) Morgan of Hamshire, Texas; two brothers, Lenard C. Fontenot of Baton Rouge and Vernon Fontenot of Westlake; two sisters, Rena Derouen of The Woodlands, Texas, and Reva Alexander of Denham Springs; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BOURQUE, Horace, Mrs. LCAP 12/2/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Horace (Eunice) Bourque, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Joseph Alton Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Bourque died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and Eunice prior to moving to Columbus, Texas. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alan (Catherine) Blair of Weimar, Texas, and Mrs. Dean (Teresa) Morgan of Hamshire, Texas; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Lenard C. (Mary Louise) Fontenot of Baton Rouge and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon (Elsie) Fontenot of Westlake; two sisters, Rena Derouen of The Woodlands, Texas, and Reva Alexander of Denham Springs; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BRADLEY, Alice LCAP 12/11/2000 ORANGE, Texas - Funeral arrangements for Alice Bradley, 81, will be announced by Claybar Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Sulphur hospital. BRADLEY, Alice K. LCAP 12/15/2000 ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Alice Kellis Bradley, 81, of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Claybar Funeral Home. The Rev. Pat Raney will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mrs. Bradley died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Orange and had lived in Sulphur since 1996. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Tom Barrett Jr. of Sulphur and Bobby Barrett of Wenatchee, Wash.; one daughter, Sue Robichaux of Aiken, S.C.; one stepdaughter, Darleen Thompson of Orange; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BRAXTON Infant LCAP 12/17/2000 Graveside services for John Calvert Braxton III, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Calvert (Brianne Simien) Braxton II, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. The infant died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. BRELAND, Melinda C. LCAP 12/30/2000 Funeral services for Melinda C. Breland, 36, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Breland died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Port Lavaca, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 17 years after moving from Sabine Pass, Texas. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. She worked as a secretary for a local construction company. Survivors include her husband, B. Allen Breland of Lake Charles; two sons, Anthony Tait Collins and Tyler Allen Collins, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mika Nicole Collins of Lake Charles; three stepsons, Christopher Allen Breland, David Michael Breland and Daniel James Breland, all of Big Lake; one brother, Ricky Veldon Moses of Lake Charles; one sister, Melissa Boughman of Kansas City, Mo. BRISTER, David- LCAP 12/20/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral services for David Brister, 57, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Mr. Brister died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000. BROUSSARD, Otis V. LCAP 12/11/2000 Funeral services for Otis V. "Racehorse" Broussard, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a French rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Broussard died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Abbeville, he had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. He was a retired boilermaker with Local 79. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Louisiana Breeders Association. He was a horse trainer-owner at Delta Downs and Evangeline Downs. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Edmae Breaux Broussard of Lake Charles; one son, Bill Otis Broussard of Lake Charles; three daughters, Regina Broussard MacDowell and Shirley Broussard, both of Lake Charles, and Jackie Broussard Kolb of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Roy Broussard of Lake Charles; four sisters, Lilly Broussard of Houston, Lillie Mae Thibeaux of Abbeville and Lillian Prejean and Delta Goss, both of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Calcasieu Association for Retarded Citizens, 4100 J. Bennett Johnston Ave., Lake Charles, LA 70601; the American Diabetes Association, 4425 W. Airport Fairway, Suite 130, Irving, TX 75062; the Alzheimers Association, South/West Louisiana Chapter, 2041 Silverside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808; or the American Parkinson Disease Association, Louisiana Chapter, 1399 Nursery Highway, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, the family said. BROUSSARD, Wilbert LCAP 12/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Wilbert Broussard, 65, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. BROWN, Angelia H.- LCAP 12/31/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral services for Angelia Harrod Brown, 30, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 31, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cypress Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. BROWN, Carl H.- LCAP 12/31/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Carl H. Brown, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Brown died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in Leesville. BROWN, Johnnie W., Mrs. LCAP 12/22/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Walker Brown, 81, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Harper will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Brown died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native and a longtime resident of the Vernon Parish area. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, James Daigle of Merryville; one brother, Murvis Walker of Leesville; one sister, Louvenia LaCaze of Hicks; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BROWN, Billy B. LCAP 12/5/2000 Billy Byrl Brown, 75, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. His body was donated to science. Arrangements were by Hixson Funeral Home. A native of San Marcos, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years, moving from Long Leaf. He was a shift supervisor with Citgo. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Glenn A. (Betty) Laughlin of Riverside, Calif. BRYANT, Richard J. LCAP 12/22/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Richard James "R.J." Bryant, 34, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Rodrigue will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Bryant died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Orange, Texas, and had lived in Vinton for most of his life. He was an oil-field worker. Survivors include two sons, Andrew Bryant and Jason Bryant, both of Vinton; three daughters, Sunny Bryant of Conroe, Texas, Jessica Bryant of Moss Bluff and Sandra Bryant of Sulphur; four sisters, Polly Bryant, Patricia Broussard and Sharon Edwards, all of Orange, and Debra Bryant of Vinton; five brothers, Nathan Bryant and Roy Anderson Sr., both of Vinton, Gerald Bryant and Michael Bryant, both of Mauriceville, Texas, and William Bryant of Edgerly; and his parents, Andrew and Audrey Bryant of Vinton. BULLOCK, J. Calvin LCAP 12/11/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for J. Calvin Bullock, 76, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Mosley will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Bullock died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in Houston. A native of McNary, and formerly of Lake Charles and Sulphur, he was a resident of Kerrville, Texas. He was a graduate of DeRidder High School. He retired from Firestone after 21 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Tolerance Lodge 1165 of Beaumont, Texas, the Calcasieu Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, where he was a former Worthy Patron. He was a former member of Choupique Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dora Lee Bullock; one son, Jay Bullock of Denton, Texas; two daughters, Diane Bullock Bryant of Toledo Bend and Cathy B. Hollingsworth of Sulphur; one brother, R.M. Simmons of DeRidder; two sisters, Ruby Winegart of Lake Charles and Judy Tyler of DeRidder; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BULLOCK, J.C. LCAP 12/10/2000 SULPHUR -; Funeral services for J. Calvin Bullock, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Mosley will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Bullock died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in Houston. A native of McNary, he was a resident of the Lake Charles/Sulphur area. He was a graduate of DeRidder High School. He retired from Firestone after 21 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a member of Masonic Lodge, Tolerance Lodge 1165 Beaumont, Calcasieu Chapter Order of Eastern Star and was a former Worthy Patron. He was a former member of Choupique Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dora Lee Bullock; two daughters, Diane Bullock Bryant of Toledo Bend and Cathy B. Hollingsworth of Sulphur; one brother, R.M. Simmons of DeRidder; two sisters, Ruby Winegart of Lake Charles and Judy Tyler of DeRidder; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BURGESS, Kenneth LCAP 12/27/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Kenneth Burgess, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Burgess died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in White, Ga. BURNITT, Mamie L.- LCAP 12/3/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Mamie Langley Burnitt, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Rush Funeral Home. The Revs. David Kennon and Terry Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Burnitt died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Green Oak. She was a member of Bethany Congregational Church. Survivors include four sons, Cleveland Burnitt of Kinder, Loyd Burnitt of Oakdale, Sherwood Burnitt of DeQuincy and Sherman Burnitt of McNary; one daughter, Sue Burnitt Jopes of Reeves; 22 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. BURNITT, Mamie L. LCAP 12/4/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Mamie Langley Burnitt, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Rush Funeral Home. The Revs. David Kennon and Terry Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Burnitt died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Green Oak. She was a member of Bethany Congregational Church. Survivors include four sons, Cleveland Burnitt of Kinder, Loyd Burnitt of Oakdale, Sherwood Burnitt of DeQuincy and Sherman Burnitt of McNary; one daughter, Sue Burnitt Jopes of Reeves; 22 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. BURROWS, Charles A.- LCAP 12/14/2000 Funeral services for Charles Allen Burrows, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 14, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Burrows died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Marion High School and of McNeese State University. He was an Army veteran. He was a former Holiday Inn manager and was a manager at Cotton's Famous Hamburgers. Survivors include one brother, Jerry J. Burrows of China, Texas; and his mother, Eula Mae Burrows of Lake Charles. BYINGTON, G. Bruce- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral services for G. Bruce Byington, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Friday. Mr. Byington died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Plum City, Wis., and had lived in the Sulphur area for 12 years. He was an Army veteran and served in the 101st Airborne Division in the Korean War. He was a 40-year member of International Operating Engineers Local 406. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. BYINGTON, G. Bruce LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral services for G. Bruce Byington, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Friday. Mr. Byington died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Plum City, Wis., and had lived in the Sulphur area for 12 years. He was an Army veteran and served in the 101st Airborne Division in the Korean War. He was a 40-year member of International Operating Engineers Local 406. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. BYLER, Marie LCAP 12/26/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Salene Duhon Byler, 87, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. today. Mrs. Byler died at 7:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a charter member of Sale Street Baptist Church, where she was a member of Joy Sunday School and a senior citizen group. Survivors include one daughter, Lois Taylor of Sulphur; one brother, Harold Duhon of Lake Charles; one sister, Taimer Pizanie of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. BYRNES, Alberta M.- LCAP 12/12/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Alberta Morgan Byrnes, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in First Church of Christ. Jack D. Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Byrnes died at 9:13 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Albert Morgan Byrnes of Buenos Aires; one brother, Walter Morgan of Jennings; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BYRNES, Alberta M. LCAP 12/11/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Alberta Morgan Byrnes, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 11, in First Baptist Church of Christ. The Rev. Jack D. Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Byrnes died at 9:13 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Albert Morgan Byrnes of Buenos Aires, Argentina; one brother, Walter Morgan of Jennings; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. CALCOTE, Willie M.- LCAP 12/20/2000 ROSEPINE - Funeral services for Willie Mae Calcote, 84, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 20, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Calcote died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in a local care center. CALCOTE, Willie M. LCAP 12/19/2000 ROSEPINE - Funeral services for Willie Mae Calcote, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Calcote died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in a local care center. CAPTAIN, Jackie L. LCAP 12/1/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Jackie Lee Captain, 46, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Luveal Cooper will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Captain died at 12:43 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Elizabeth. She was a native of Pineville. She graduated from Oberlin High School. She was an insurance agent. Survivors include one son, David Captain of Arcadia; two daughters, Alana Captain of Baton Rouge and Adrienne Captain of Houston; four brothers, Frederick Guillory of Beaumont, Texas, and Michael Guillory, Werlin Caesar and Tommie Guillory, all of Oberlin; and one grandchild. CARRUTH, Lois S. LCAP 12/9/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for Lois Sandell Carruth, 73, of Forest Hill, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 9, in Amiable Baptist Church. Burial will be in Amiable Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Carruth died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in her residence. CARTER, Inez K.- LCAP 12/28/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Inez Kimble Carter, 47, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Greater Hayes Chapel AME Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Carter died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. CARTER, Inez K. LCAP 12/27/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Inez Kimble Carter, 47, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. Frank L. Guillory Funeral services for Frank L. "Soak" Guillory, 69, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, in New Light Baptist Church. The Rev. Isaiah Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Guillory died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley J. Williams Guillory of Lake Charles; four sons, Franklin Guillory of DeFuniak Spring, Fla., and Terry J. Guillory, Arthur "Gus" Guillory and Gary G. "Stitch" Guillory, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Arlene "Mandy" Nora of Irving, Texas, and Nelda G. Guillory and Lisa D. Guillory, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, the Rev. E.L. "Jacob" Guillory and Dennis Guillory, both of Houston and Leroy Guillory of Lake Charles; two sisters, Augusteau "Mickey" Guillory and Ella Mae Ellis, both of Lake Charles; and 16 grandchildren. CASANOVA, Richard LCAP 12/1/2000 A prayer service for Richard Casanova, 81, was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in Foindel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Casanova died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in a local care center. CATION, Robert A. LCAP 12/30/2000 WELSH &emdash; Funeral services for Robert A. Cation, 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Cation died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in a local care center. He was a native of Detroit and had lived in Welsh for 52 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, where he was an usher. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Rena David Cation of Welsh; one daughter, Mrs. Jimmy (Elaine) Derouen of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Joyce C. Edwards Funeral arrangements for Joyce Charles Edwards, 47, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Tallahassee, Fla. CEASAR, Willie LCAP 12/8/2000 Funeral services for Willie Ceasar, 95, of 305 Haskell St., will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mr. Ceasar died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a local care center. He was a native of Bellevue. He lived in Mowata for many years and moved to Lake Charles in 1945. He retired from the Citgo refinery after 25 years of service. He was a longtime member of Christian Baptist Church; he was the church custodian and was a member of the Laymen Brotherhood. Survivors include one brother, Richard Ceasar of Lake Charles. CHAISSON, Maria, Mrs. LCAP 12/5/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Mrs. Maria Hardy Chaisson, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 5, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Hebert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. Chaisson died at 1:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in Welsh. A native of Pine Island, she was a longtime resident of Welsh. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. She was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include her husband, Jules Chaisson of Kinder; one son, Bennett Hardy of Welsh; two stepsons, Kurt Chaisson of Colma, Calif. and Ralph Chaisson of Kinder; one daughter, Mrs. Donnalen Chaisson of Welsh; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Thelma DeBarge of Kinder and Mrs. Nelma Marcantel of Lafayette; two sisters, Eva Hardy of Welsh and Leontine Godfrey of Albion, Ind.; five grandchildren; and 11 stepgrandchildren. CHAMBERS Infant LCAP 12/29/2000 SULPHUR -Graveside services for Katelynn Paige Chambers, infant daughter of Angela Nicole Chambers, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 29, in Farquhar Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. in the funeral home. She died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. Additional survivors include her maternal grandparents, Dennis and Becky Chambers of Sulphur, and maternal great-grandparents, Junior and Dorthy Monceaux of Carlyss. CLARK, Benjamin LCAP 12/26/2000 Funeral services for Benja-min Franklin Clark, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Clark died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in his residence. A native of Crossett, Ark., he lived in Lake Charles 40 years. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired as a city bus driver after 20 years. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God church. Survivors include three daughters, Sheila Conner of Seattle, Betty Theriot of Lake Charles and Becky Eddingfield of Springfield, Mo.; one son, Roger Clark of Lake Charles; four brothers, Luke Clark of Crossett, Ark., Everret Clark of Finton, Texas, Sherman Clark of Downsville and Gary Clark of West Monroe; two sisters, Margaret Tonore of Monroe and Lavada Logan of West Monroe; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. CLARK, Benjamin LCAP 12/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Benjamin Clark, 81, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. CLARK, Bluet LCAP 12/25/2000 STARKS &emdash; Funeral services for Bluet Clark, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, in the Emalie O'Brien Center. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today in the center. Mr. Clark died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. A lifelong resident of Starks, he was a 13-year veteran of the Army. Survivors include one son, Malcolm Clark of Silsbee, Texas; one daughter, Janice Dickerson of Starks; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. CLARK, J.W.- LCAP 12/31/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for J.W. Clark, 63, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, in Glenmora Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Clark died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. CONNER, Eugene LCAP 12/19/2000 Funeral services for Eugene "Gene" Conner, 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 19 in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Conner died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, he had lived in the Lake Charles/LeBleu Settlement area most of his life. He was a graduate of Marion High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a finance officer and owned Consolidated Mortgage and Financial Service. He managed Gulfco Financial Services. Survivors include his wife, Diana Ogea Conner of LeBleu Settlement; two daughters, Vicky Hebert and Sandra Ardoin, both of Topsy; two brothers, Franklin Conner of Las Vegas and Clarence Conner of Houston; and four grandchildren. CONNER, Eugene R. LCAP 12/18/2000 Funeral arrangements for Eugene Roy Conner, 60, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. CONSUNADO, Rose M.- LCAP 12/31/2000 Funeral services for Rose M. Consunado, 94, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Saturday. Mrs. Consunado died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Michael Consunado of Sulphur and Anthony "Tony" Consunado of Lake Charles; two daughters, Virginia Vidrine and Josephine LeJeune, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. COOPER, Elnora LCAP 12/13/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Elnora Cooper, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement and Leonard Guillott will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Cooper died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Avoyelles Parish and had lived in DeQuincy since the early 1920s. She was a 1928 graduate of DeQuincy High School. She retired as cafeteria manager from DeQuincy Elementary School after 18 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a former Sunday school teacher and a member of the Women's Missionary Union. She was a member, officer and past president of the DeQuincy AARP. Survivors include one son, Lucien Cooper of DeQuincy; two daughters, Patsy Ernst of Westlake and Peggy Robertson of DeQuincy; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. CORMIER, Priscilla H. LCAP 12/29/2000 Memorial services for Priscilla H. (Mrs. Leroy) Cormier, 61, of Alpena, Mich., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body was cremated. The ashes will be interred in Consolotta Cemetery. Mrs. Cormer died Tuesday, Dec. 19, in her residence. A native of Lafayette, she lived in Lake Charles for 42 years. She worked for Scalisi Properties for 20 years and managed Johnson Hall Apartments before being transferred to Lafayette. She held a life membership and served several terms as president of the Acadiana Apartment Association. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Bambi Cormier Cooke of Alpena, Barbara Cormier Keene of Lafayette, Bridgette Cormier Dronette of DeQuincy, and Sandra Cormier Young and Lena Mae Cormier Turner, both of Lake Charles; one son, Maurice "T-Boy" Cormier of Denham Springs; three brothers, Michael Hamilton of Lake Charles, Larry Hamilton of Riverdale, Ga., and Allen Hamilton of Locus Grove, Ga., two sisters, Georgette Wait of Wimington, Del., and Deborah Wait of Dallas; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CORMIER, Priscilla H. LCAP 12/23/2000 Memorial services for Priscilla H. Cormier, 61, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body was cremated. Arrangements were by Bannan Funeral Home of Alpena, Mich. Mrs. Cormier died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in her Alpena residence. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Brian (Bambi) Cooke of Alpena and Mrs. Guy (Barbara) Keene and Mrs. Doug (Bridgett) Dronette, both of Louisiana; one son, Maurice "T-Boy" Cormier of Louisiana; three brothers, Michael Hamilton of Louisiana and Larry Hamilton and Allen Hamilton, both of Georgia; two sisters, Georgette Wait of Wilmington, Del., and Deborah Wait of Dallas; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CORNEAU, Marina M. LCAP 12/13/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Marina Marcantel Corneau, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Corneau died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital COURMIER, Peggy- LCAP 12/6/2000 ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Peggy Courmier, 72, of Vinton, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Claybar Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Courmier died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Center, Texas. She was a cook at the Best Western motel restaurant in Toomey. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton. Survivors include two sons, Earl Edward Courmier Jr. and Anthony Wayne Courmier, both of Vinton; two daughters, Earline Picone of Thibodaux and Linda Himel of Ragley; two sisters, Syble Courmier of Shelbyville, Texas, and Juanita Winkler of Friendswood, Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. COURMIER, Peggy LCAP 12/7/2000 ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Peggy Courmier, 72, of Vinton, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Claybar Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Courmier died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Center, Texas. She was a cook at the Best Western motel restaurant in Toomey. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton. Survivors include two sons, Earl Edward Courmier Jr. and Anthony Wayne Courmier, both of Vinton; two daughters, Earline Picone of Thibodaux and Linda Himel of Ragley; two sisters, Syble Courmier of Shelbyville, Texas, and Juanita Winkler of Friendswood, Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. COURVILLE, Mrs. Vinnes C.- LCAP 12/20/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Vinnes Caswell Courville, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Courville died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. CRAIN, J.W. LCAP 12/10/2000 DEQUINCY -; Funeral services for J.W. Crain, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 10, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields. Mr. Crain died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. CRAIN, J.W. LCAP 12/8/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for J.W. Crain, 63, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. CROSBY, Ben W. LCAP 12/19/2000 CROSBY, Patricia C. LCAP 12/19/2000 OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Ben William Crosby, 54, and Patricia C. Crosby, 49, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 19, from Queen of Angels Catholic Church. The Rev. Angelo Gremaldi will officiate. Burial will be in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Crosby died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in a car accident in Sunset. He was a native of Beaumont, Texas, and was a resident of Opelousas. He was a graduate of Lamar College and received his master's degree from Texas State University. He was a computer operator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Honda Motorcycle Riding Club. She was a native of Lawtell, and was a resident of Opelousas. She was a graduate of University of Southwestern Louisiana in education and journalism. She was a public school teacher in St. Landry Parish for 27 years. She received the Teacher of the Year award in 1992. He is survived by two brothers, John Wilkins of Lake Charles and Jody Crosby of Kountze, Texas; and his mother, Ruby Crosby of Kountze. She is survived by her mother, Amy Thibodeux of Lawtell. CULPEPPER, Johnnie L.- LCAP 12/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Johnnie Lee Culpepper, 79, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. CULPEPPER, Johnnie, Mrs. LCAP 12/8/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Culpepper, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Culpepper died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a local hospital. She had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. She was a member of Starlight Baptist Church; she was a Sunday school teacher and served in the mission department and on the usher board. Survivors include three sons, Robert Kilson of Monroe, James Myles of Lake Charles and Bobby Myles of San Diego; two sisters, Odessa Coleman and Rose Mary George, both of Monroe; three brothers, Joe Myles and Earnest Myles, both of Monroe, and Albert Myles of California; 10 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. CULPEPPER, Johnnie L. LCAP 12/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Johnnie Lee Culpepper, 79, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. CULPEPPER, Johnnie Lee, Mrs. LCAP 12/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Johnnie Lee Culpepper, 79, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. DAIGLE, Horace J. LCAP 12/15/2000 Funeral services for Horace J. Daigle, 82, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Martinez will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Daigle died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in his residence. A native of Creole, he had lived in Lake Charles and Sulphur for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a pipefitter with Machinists Local 470. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marcantel Daigle of Lake Charles; one son, Gerald Paul Daigle of Cabot, Ark.; two stepsons, Henry Amy and Wilford Amy, both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Jo Anna Anderson of Sturtevant, Wis., Barbara Ivey of Cabot, Donna Marie Slaton of Bridge City, Texas, and Roberta Sue Brown of Burleson, Texas; one brother, Jessie Daigle of Cameron; one half-brother, Jerry J. Daigle of Stuart, Tenn.; one sister, Elizabeth Boragno of Cameron; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. DANIEL, Brian LCAP 12/9/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Brian Daniel, 43, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. DANIEL, Brian K. LCAP 12/10/2000 DEQUINCY -; Funeral services for Brian Keith Daniel, 43, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Dec. 10, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Mr. Daniel died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. DANIELS, Carlos M. LCAP 12/17/2000 ZACHARY - Carlos Madison ''C.M.'' Daniels, 78, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a Zachary hospital. His body was donated to science. A native of Daphne, Ala., he lived in Cameron for 30 years and in Baton Rouge for five years. He was a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retired welder and truck driver. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Murphy of Lake Charles; two sons, Ronnie Daniels of Creole and Dale Metrailer of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. DAVENPORT, Alfonza Sr. LCAP 12/17/2000 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Alfonza "Mr. Red" Davenport Sr., 91, will be at 5 p.m. today, Dec. 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Ernest Brown will officiate. Burial will be at noon Monday in Kitchens Cemetery in Zavalla, Texas. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today. Mr. Davenport died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in a Ville Platte hospital. He was a resident of Ville Platte. He retired from Nicklos Drilling Co. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Mae Davenport of Ville Platte; four sons, Alfonza Davenport Jr. of Madisonville, James Ezra Davenport of Moss Bluff, Billy Joe Davenport of Lafayette and Robert Dale Davenport of Ville Platte; three daughters, Joyce Helmer of Ville Platte, Geraldine Barland of Lumberton, Texas, and Margaret Ann Tremie of Lafayette; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. DAVIS, Helen- LCAP 12/21/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Helen Davis, 71, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. DAVIS, Helen M. LCAP 12/22/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Helen Marguarite Davis, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. DEVILLE, Weldon J.- LCAP 12/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Weldon J. Deville, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Maurice Solice will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery in Carylss. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Deville died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Sulphur. He was a retired welder. Survivors include two daughters, G. Gayle Myers of DeQuincy and Kathy Edwards-Trahan of Sulphur; two brothers, Wilford Deville of Austin, Texas, and Leroy Deville of Westlake; three sisters, Gertrude "Gertie" Kelly and Sylvia Ray Deville, both of DeQuincy, and Evana Crosby of Toledo Bend; his stepmother, Pauline Deville of Westlake; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. DEVILLE, Weldon J. LCAP 12/4/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Weldon J. Deville, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Maurice Solice will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Deville died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Sulphur. He was a retired welder. Survivors include two daughters, G. Gayle Myers of DeQuincy and Kathy Edwards-Trahan of Sulphur; two brothers, Wilford Deville of Austin, Texas, and Leroy Deville of Westlake; three sisters, Gertrude "Gertie" Kelly and Sylvia Ray Deville, both of DeQuincy, and Evana Crosby of Toledo Bend; his stepmother, Pauline Deville of Westlake; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. DEWITT, Gladys G.- LCAP 12/28/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Gladys G. DeWitt, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. DeWitt died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. She was a native of Jennings and a resident of Lake Arthur. She was a Catholic Daughter, a lay minister, and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Adoration Chapel. She was a retired nursery teacher at Goretti. Survivors include one son, Jeffrey DeWitt of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Susan DeWitt of Mandeville and Connie DeWitt of Lake Arthur; one brother, Irvin Guidry of Lake Arthur; four sisters, Mary Zita Guidry of Opelousas, Annabelle Smith of Cameron, Shirley Kennair of River Ridge and Mrs. Robert (Margarete) Evans of Liberty, Texas; and two grandchildren. DIXON, Elmer L. LCAP 12/8/2000 ANACOCO - Funeral services for Elmer L. Dixon, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Anacoco United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Dixon died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in Leesville. DOIRON, Mary- LCAP 12/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mary Laughlin Domingue Doiron, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. C.R. Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today. Mrs. Doiron died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Eunice and had lived in Sulphur for most of her life. Survivors include six sons, Andrus "Boyd" Laughlin, J.D. Laughlin, Lloyd Laughlin, Earl Laughlin, Allie Laughlin and Brady Laughlin, all of Sulphur; four daughters, Lorena Teal of Jennings and Bernice Perrodin, Vernice Marie Turner and Mary Louise Johnson, all of Sulphur; 60 grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren; 116 great-grandchildren; and 47 great-great-grandchildren. DOLL, Ada- LCAP 12/14/2000 SULPHUR - Memorial services for Ada Deen Burch Doll, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Hal T. Hutchinson will officiate. The body was donated to science. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Doll died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Thornton, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur since 1965. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Elizabeth Armstrong Chapter in Montgomery, Ala. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, the family said. DOLL, Ada LCAP 12/15/2000 SULPHUR - Memorial services for Ada Deen Burch Doll, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Hal T. Hutchinson will officiate. The body was donated to science. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Doll died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Thornton, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur since 1965. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Elizabeth Armstrong Chapter in Montgomery, Ala. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, the family said. DOMINGUE, Dalls L. LCAP 12/2/2000 CREOLE - Funeral services for Dalls L. Domingue, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 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 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Domingue died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a Cameron hospital. A lifelong resident of Creole, he was a graduate of Creole High School. He was a cattleman and a retired supervisor for the Louisiana Department of Highways. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a member of American Legion Richard Brothers Post 0176 and Knights of Columbus J.P. Boudoin Sr. Council 3014. Survivors include one daughter, Frances "Connie" Domingue of Creole; and one sister, Veda "Kye" Domingue of Creole. DOUCET, Iris W. LCAP 12/23/2000 JENNINGS &emdash; Funeral services for Iris Westphal Doucet, 75, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Doucet died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. DRONET, Zula H. LCAP 12/22/2000 KAPLAN - Funeral services for Zula H. Dronet, 78, of Lake Arthur, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 22, from Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark Ledoux will officiate. Burial will be in Kaplan Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A vigil service was held Thursday evening. Mrs. Dronet died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in the Abbeville hospital. She was manager and co-owner of Dronet's Grocery and Meat Market in Kaplan. She was a member of the Lake Arthur Homemakers Group and the New Hope cancer support group. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Virgie Dronet and Judy Dronet, both of Lake Arthur, and Melissa Dronet of Lafayette; and eight sisters, Alor Hebert, Nolia Broussard, Ella Mae Harrington, Electa Hargrave and Imay Hollier, all of Kaplan, Laurence Vincent and Betty Gaspard, both of Cow Island, and Wilda Duhon of Nederland, Texas. DUHON, James LCAP 12/18/2000 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for James Duhon, 86, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. DUHON, James LCAP 12/19/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for James "Jim" Duhon, 62, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 19, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Duhon died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of LeBlanc. He was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and a Franciscan who founded the House of Hope Orphanage. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Lake Charles Rubber and Gasket. Survivors include four adopted sons, Ben Cruz of Wichita, Kan., Allen Doyle of LeBlanc, Juan Ramirez of Lake Charles and Ramon Ramirez of Mexico; one sister, Jeanette Pickett of Kinder; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the House of Hope, 2200 E. Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. DUNAWAY, Katherine LCAP 12/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Katherine Dunaway, 65, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Houston hospital. DUPONT, Mrs. Wallace- LCAP 12/31/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Wallace (Laura Doucet) Dupont, 70, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. DURAPAU, Mamie V. LCAP 12/16/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -; Funeral services for Mamie Vaughan Durapau, 104, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Dudley Rutledge, David Denton and Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mrs. Durapau died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 14, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Chenier du Fond, she had lived in Lake Arthur for 74 years. She was member of First Baptist Church, where she was a member of its Women's Missionary Union, Ladies Sunday school class and a former teacher in the children's Sunday school department. Survivors include one daughter, Joy D. Tanner of Lake Arthur; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. EAGLESON, Curtis- LCAP 12/31/2000 Funeral services for Curtis Eagleson, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Eagleson died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in his residence. A native of Cameron, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1946. He was the owner/operator of Eagleson Engine Service for many years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister and usher. He was a Fourth Degree member of Monsignor Cramer's Knights of Columbus, Knights of Columbus Council 3208 and was a past Grand Knight. He was the recipient of the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice medal from the Pope. He was a member of Civil Defense, the Southwest Fishing Club, Southwest Chamber of Commerce and was past president of St. Louis High School Athletic Association. Survivors include his wife, Debbie LaBove Eagleson of Lake Charles; two sons, R.H. and Tim Eagleson, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. EVANS, Delores- LCAP 12/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Delores Evans, 52, of Lacassine, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. EVANS, Delores LCAP 12/29/2000 BELL CITY -Funeral services for Delores Evans, 52, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8-10:15 a.m. Saturday, with a scripture service at 9 a.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Evans died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in her residence. A native of Bell City, she was a resident of Lacassine. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include three brothers, Ricky Prejean of Lacassine and Sabridge Prejean and Gerald Prejean, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Michelle Bellard, Dianna Brown and Stella Vital, all of Lacassine, and Regina Ducre of Lake Charles; and her mother, Edna Victoria Prejean of Lacassine. FELTY, Karra- LCAP 12/14/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral services for Karra "Kristen" Felty, 20, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery in Dallas. She died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000. FIRMATURE, Maureen B. LCAP 12/18/2000 Funeral services for Maureen B. Firmature, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Cemetery in Indian Bayou. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Firmature died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Indian Bayou and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She worked as a seamstress for Love's Men Store and Gaidry's for many years. Survivors include one son, George Berger of Houston; three daughters, Carolyn Byrd of Bufort, S.C., Angela Savoy of Houston and Tammy Capo of Moss Bluff; one brother, Cherry Foreman of Jennings; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. FIRMATURE, Maureen B. LCAP 12/19/2000 Funeral services for Maureen Berger Firmature, 78, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Vernon Chevallier and Francis LaRocque will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Cemetery in Indian Bayou. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Firmature died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Indian Bayou and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She worked as a seamstress for Love's Men Store and Gaidry's for many years. Survivors include one son, George Berger of Houston; three daughters, Carolyn Byrd of Bufort, S.C., Angela Savoy of Houston and Tammy Capo of Moss Bluff; one brother, Cherry Foreman of Jennings; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. FLECK, Charles LCAP 12/22/2000 EVERETT, Wash. - Funeral services for Charles "Dave" Fleck, 54, were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Evergreen Funeral Home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Fleck died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000. FLETCHER, Bessie M. LCAP 12/17/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Bessie M. Fletcher, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mrs. Fletcher died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in Alexandria. Mrs. Lealand N. Haugen Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lealand Nelson (Jean) Haugen, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. FONTENOT, Aldia, Mrs. LCAP 12/24/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Clany "Aldia" Fontenot, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 24, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Entombment will be in the Old St. Paul Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mrs. Fontenot died at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in the Kinder hospital. A native of Elton, she was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society and the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include three sons, Olan Fontenot of Moss Bluff, and Coleman Fontenot and Larry Fontenot, both of Elton; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Charlie J. LCAP 12/16/2000 EUNICE -; Funeral services for Charlie Joseph Fontenot, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, from St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sonnier Cemetery in Oberlin under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in his residence. FONTENOT, Diane LCAP 12/9/2000 WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Diane Marie Hardy Fontenot, 47, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Houston. FONTENOT, Dianne H. LCAP 12/10/2000 LACASSINE -; Funeral services for Dianne Marie Hardy Fontenot, 47, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in a Houston hospital. A native of Iowa, she was a resident of the Lacassine area. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Jack L. Fontenot of Iowa; two sons, Jack L. Fontenot Jr. and Daven Lynn Fontenot, both of Iowa; five brothers, Dudley Hardy, Ralph Hardy, Daniel Hardy, Willie Hardy and Eugene Hardy, all of Iowa; one sister, Laura Gotreaux of Iowa; and two grandsons. FONTENOT, Lillian D. LCAP 12/9/2000 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Lillian D. Fontenot, 87, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Lake Charles. FONTENOT, Lillian D. LCAP 12/10/2000 KINDER -; Funeral services for Lillian D. Fontenot, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 10, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Revs. T.L. Smith and Murrell Ewing will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Fontenot died at 10:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Ville Platte, she was a longtime resident of the Kings Farm area. She was a member of Eastwood Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Eugene Fontenot of Lake Charles; one daughter, Juanita Lincecum of Houston; one sister, Vivian Wright of Mesquite, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. FORD, Henry LCAP 12/1/2000 Funeral services for Henry Ford, 72, will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 2, in New Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. Lawrence Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Ford died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Hayes, he had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a member of New Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Alma Allison of Lake Charles. FOSTER, Della- LCAP 12/14/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Della Foster, 77, will be announced by Davis Mortuary. She died Wednesday in a Leesville care center. FOX, Joseph LCAP 12/29/2000 WELSH -Funeral services for Joseph "Deck" Fox, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Fox died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Welsh for more than 37 years. He retired from Electrical Workers Local 861 after 42 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Bernell Richard Fox of Welsh; three sons, Shawn Fox, Dominic Fox and Jude Fox, all of Welsh; four daughters, Mamcy Mallett, Wendy Ardoin and Kim Daniel, all of Welsh, and Rachael Frey of Roanoke; two brothers, Jim Fox of Moss Bluff and Jack Fox of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters, Frankie Robicheaux of League City, Texas, Billie Donovan of Lake Charles and Pat Larson of Atlanta; and 25 grandchildren. FRYE, Lucille LCAP 12/5/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Lucille Frye, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Frye died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in her residence. FUSELIER, Laura LCAP 12/9/2000 Funeral arrangements for Laura Fuselier, 63, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. FUSELIER, Laura B.- LCAP 12/14/2000 Funeral services for Laura Bell Fuselier, 63, will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in Point of Grace Tabernacle Church. The Rev. Adam Stevens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Fuselier died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the NAACP and was active in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. She was a member of New Birth Baptist Church and was a church mother and a member of the women's auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, George Orphey and Herbert White, both of Lake Charles, and Samuel Hayes of Houston; one daughter, Laura Ann White Hebert of Lake Charles; four brothers, Murphy Fuselier, John Fuselier, Wilson Fuselier and Howard Fuselier, all of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. GARY, Leon Sr. LCAP 12/8/2000 BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for Leon Gary Sr., 88, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, from St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Resthaven Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Gary died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Patoutville and was a former resident of Jeanerette and Houma. He was elected mayor of Houma in 1946 and served four terms. He helped complete numerous public projects: Houma's first municipal auditorium, the Intracoastal Canal Tunnel, the Houma Navigation Channel, and a citywide gas lease that lowered property taxes. He was elected to the 3rd Congressional District's state Board of Education seat in 1950; he was re-elected in 1958 and served as board president. He served in former Gov. John McKeithen's administration as executive secretary and as director of the state Highway and Public Works departments. Survivors include two sons, Leon Gary Jr. of Baton Rouge and Don Leon Gary of Thibodaux; two daughters, Rhea Gary of Baton Rouge and Girlie Gary of Metairie; one brother, Clet J. Gary of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. GARY, Steven , Mrs. - LCAP 12/21/2000 RAYMOND - Funeral services for Mrs. Steven (Ruth Daigle) Gary, 54, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.Mrs. Gary died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. GILES, Fred LCAP 12/16/2000 OAKDALE -; Funeral services for Fred Giles, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Alexandria. Mr. Giles died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. GLASS, Mrs. J.D.- LCAP 12/14/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. J.D. (Catherine Alicia Forman) Glass, 76, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Charles Nugent, Johnny Donahue and Johnny Harrell will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Glass died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Gilbert and a former resident of Orange, Texas. She had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. She was a graduate of Forest Hill High School and was a retired nurse's aide. Survivors include her husband; one son, Duane Miller of Seattle; one daughter, Sherianne Hughes of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three brothers, Jesse Forman of Slidell, Charles Forman of Gonzales and Richard Forman of Hineston; two sisters, Joyce Longo of Springhill, Fla., and Willie Mae Atkinson of Forest Hill; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. GLAUDE, Michael W. LCAP 12/22/2000 Funeral services for Michael Wayne Glaude, 26, will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 23, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Vincent Turner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Glaude died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Lucinda Glaude of Lake Charles; one stepson, D'Marlin Smith of Lake Charles; one daughter, Amber Guillory of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Kiara Dancy of Lake Charles; one brother, Steven Crumbs of Lake Charles; three sisters, Rachel Gates of Beaumont, Texas, and Alonda Ledet and Sarah Plumber, both of Lake Charles; his father, Michael Plumber of Lake Charles; his mother, Mary Glaude of Lake Charles; and his stepfathers, Hurel Carson and Ricky Predium, both of Lake Charles. GLAUDE, Michael W. LCAP 12/23/2000 Funeral services for Michael Wayne Glaude, 26, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 23, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Vincent Turner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Mr. Glaude died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Lucinda Glaude of Lake Charles; one stepson, D'Marlin Smith of Lake Charles; one daughter, Amber Guillory of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Kiara Dancy of Lake Charles; one brother, Steven Crumbs of Lake Charles; three sisters, Rachel Gates of Beaumont, Texas, and Alonda Ledet and Sarah Plumber, both of Lake Charles; his father, Michael Plumber of Lake Charles; his mother, Mary Glaude of Lake Charles; and his stepfathers, Hurel Carson and Ricky Predium, both of Lake Charles. GLAUDE, Micheal LCAP 12/18/2000 Funeral arrangements for Micheal Glaude, 26, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday, December 17, 2000. GODDARD, Henry C. LCAP 12/10/2000 SULPHUR -; Funeral services for Henry C. "Rocky" Goddard 76, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Goddard died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in his residence. He was a resident of Sulphur for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a self-employed body worker. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Lou Goddard of Sulphur; and one daughter, Penny Fragale of Westlake. GORE, Garry LCAP 12/10/2000 DEQUINCY -; Funeral arrangements for Garry Gore, 51, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. GORE, Jerry S. Sr. LCAP 12/11/2000 FIELDS - Funeral services for Jerry Schuyler Gore Sr., 51, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 11, in Mystic Baptist Church. The Revs. Jo Prather and Rayburn Pickering will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Hyatt under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation until time of services is in the church. Mr. Gore died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in his residence. He was a member of Mystic Baptist Church. He was a retired forester with Boise. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Gore of Singer; one son, Jerry Schuyler Gore Jr. of DeQuincy; four daughters, Cynthia Diane Smith of Hamilton, Ohio, Sherry Denise Sumney of Leesville; Kaysha Lynette Bell of Van Buren, Ark., and Jessica Ann Gore of Singer; one sister, Loretta Sue Sonnier of Scott, Ark.; and six grandchildren. GRACE, William LCAP 12/1/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for William Grace, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Grace died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in a Leesville hospital. GRANGER, Earl S. LCAP 12/2/2000 Funeral services for Earl Stevenson Granger, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vincent Vadakedath will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Granger died at 9:51 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Sweetlake, he had lived in Lake Charles for 13 years. He was a retired civil engineer for the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theatre during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 8107 of Sulphur, the Grand Chenier American Legion and the Louisiana Cattleman's Association. Survivors include his wife, Corrine Miller Granger of Lake Charles; one son, Richard W. Granger of Folsom; one daughter, Rose Granger Manuel of Lake Charles; one brother, Clement Granger of Sweetlake; three sisters, Adalie Granger of Lake Charles, Florence Hoffpauir of Sulphur and Gussie Mhire of Sweetlake; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. GREEN, Elvis L. Sr. - LCAP 12/12/2000 Funeral arrangemtns for Elvis Lavergne Green Sr., 42, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Monday. GREEN, Elvis L. Sr. LCAP 12/22/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Elvis Lavergne ''Spooko'' Green Sr., 42, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 22 in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Jackson Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in the East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake was held Thursday evening. Mr. Green died at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in Welsh. A native of Pineville, he had lived in Leesville a number of years before moving to Welsh 16 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Geraldine Jackson Green of Welsh; one daughter, Gloria DeMaud Green of Welsh; three sons, Elvis L. Green Jr. of Welsh, Lorenzo Green of Baton Rouge and Ernest Green of Lake Charles; five sisters, Ada Dukes, Sandra Wheats and Connie Shields, all of Stockton, Calif., Audrey Napper of Clarksville, Tenn., and Norma Brinkley of Houston; two brothers, Henry Ray Green of Stockton and Terry Houston of Stockton; and his mother, Pinkie Maud Shields of Stockton. GROGAN, Lee A. LCAP 12/15/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Lee Albert Grogan Jr., 46, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Morning Star Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Grogan died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Vinton. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Deola Grogan of Vinton; two daughters, Monica Lynn Shelton of Vinton and Tammie Grogan Rideau of Scott; one son, Lee Albert Grogan III of Vinton; two sisters, Jacqueline Grogan of Beaumont, Texas, and Angel Melvey of Wheatley Heights, N.Y.; two brothers, Earl Jones and Jerry Don Grogan, both of Vinton; his mother, Bernice Grogan of Vinton; and three grandchildren. GROGAN, Lee A.- LCAP 12/12/2000 VINTON - Funeral arrangements for Lee Albert Grogan Jr., 47, will be announced by King Funeral Home. He died Sunday. GUILLORY, Ella M. LCAP 12/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ella Mae Guillory, 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in Atlanta. GUILLORY, Ella M. LCAP 12/15/2000 Funeral services for Ella Mae Guillory, 70, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in United Christian Fellowship. The Rev. Ronald Mayo will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Guillory died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in Atlanta. She was a native of Opelousas and had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Morris Lake Charles and Barry Morris of Atlanta; two daughters, Shirley Adams of Atlanta and Sylvia Marie Weddington of Buford, S.C.; four sisters, Catherine Rideaux and Alice Lemelle, both of Lake Charles, Savannah Villery of Opelousas and Mary Pauline Guillory of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Frank L. LCAP 12/25/2000 Funeral arrangements for Frank L. Guillory, 69, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. GUILLORY, Havenus C. LCAP 12/13/2000 Funeral services for Havenus Charles "Bubba" Guillory, 71, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Guillory died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Welsh. He was a retired foreman and heavy-equipment supervisor for the city of Lake Charles. He played French music in his own rock 'n' roll band in the late 1950s and '60s and was inducted into the Cajun Music Hall of Fame in 1990. He was honored by the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the Council for the Development of French Music in Louisiana. He was a veteran of the Navy. He served in the South Pacific on the USS Cunningham during World War II as a baker and radio dispatcher. He received the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of VFW Post 8057. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Breaux Guillory of Lake Charles; one son, Howard Charles Guillory of Sulphur; two daughters, Pamela Lynne Guillory Wyman of Lake Charles and Crystal Sharon Guillory Fontenot of Shreveport; two brothers; one sister; and three grandchildren. GUILLORY, Isom- LCAP 12/28/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Isom Guillory, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Mr. Guillory died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in Gillis. GUILLORY, Isom LCAP 12/29/2000 KINDER -Funeral services for Isom Guillory, 64, of Indian Village, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Mr. Guillory died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in Gillis. GUILLOTTE, Delton LCAP 12/13/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Delton Guillotte, 60, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. GUILLOTTE, Delton J. - LCAP 12/14/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Delton J. Guillotte, 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery. Mr. Guillotte died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. HALE, Rudy Jr. - LCAP 12/12/2000 Private graveside services for Rudy Hale Jr., 74, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Consolata Cemetery. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Hale died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Alexandria and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was the owner of VIP Construction Co. He was the owner and developer of Timberly Terrace and was a partner in the development of St. Charles Place. He was a past president of Louisiana Wholesale Distributors and was chairman of Hale Wholesale and Lee Dee Wholesale Distributors. He was president of Cherokee Marine Bonded Co. He was a past director of Lakeside National Bank and served on the Lake Charles Zoning Board. He was a member of the McNeese Foundation Inner Circle. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Heintz Hale of Lake Charles; three sons, Robert H. Hale, David Hale and Steven Hale, all of Lake Charles; and 12 grandchildren. HARRELL, Carl F. Sr. LCAP 12/19/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas - Funeral services for Carl Franklin Harrell Sr., 78, will be at 11 am. Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Carroll-White Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens in Nederland, Texas. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today. Mr. Harrell died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Broken Bow, Okla., and had lived in Sulphur since 1984. He was a retired iron worker. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 125. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include four sons, Carl Franklin Harrell Jr. of Silsbee, Texas; Ernest Harrell of Beaumont, Texas; Mike Harrell of Chester, Texas; and Richard Harrell of Sulphur; one brother, James Harrell of Pine Bluff, Ark.; one sister, Hattie Reynolds of Kerrville, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1806, the family said. HARVEY, Michael R.- LCAP 12/20/2000 Funeral services for Michael Ray Harvey, 48, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ron Weber and Wayne Dartez will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Harvey died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Mary Mozelle Welsh Harvey of Lake Charles. HAUGEN, Jean H. LCAP 12/18/2000 Funeral services for Jean Hepburn Haugen, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doug DeGraffenreid will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation will follow the service. Mrs. Haugen died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in her residence. She had resided in Hammond, Ind.; New York; Edmonton, Canada; Lake Charles and Bartlesville, Okla. She retired to Lake Charles in 1965. Survivors include one niece, Mrs. Jones Ewing (Susan) Ayres. HEBERT, Firral- LCAP 12/6/2000 RAGLEY - Funeral services for Firral Hebert, 49, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, from St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mr. Hebert died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. HEBERT, Firral LCAP 12/7/2000 RAGLEY - Funeral services for Firral Hebert, 49, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, from St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mr. Hebert died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. HEBERT, Pauline B. LCAP 12/16/2000 Funeral services for Pauline Bertrand Hebert, 46, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Alan Trouille and Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. Hebert died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in Crowley. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Charles J. "J.C." Hebert of Lake Charles; two daughters, Lori Martone of Iowa and Pauline Martone of Westlake; one brother, Allen Ray Bertrand of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Jes (Rebecca) Stewart and Mary Bertrand, both of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Henry (Mabel) Bertrand of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. HENNIGAN, Elizabeth LCAP 12/8/2000 MERRYVILLE - Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann "Sissy" Brown Hennigan, 49, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Merryville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mrs. Hennigan died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. HOBBS, Billy L. LCAP 12/10/2000 MERRYVILLE -; Funeral services for Billy L. Hobbs, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bivens Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Hobbs died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in a Houston hospital. HODGES, Donald R. LCAP 12/22/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Donald Ray Hodges, 60, of Holly Beach, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 22, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Mr. Hodges died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in his residence. HODGES, Donald R. LCAP 12/23/2000 SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Donald Ray Hodges, 60, of Holly Beach, were at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial was in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Mr. Hodges died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in his residence. HOFFPAUIR, Bessie F.- LCAP 12/28/2000 HAYES - Funeral services for Bessie F. Hoffpauir, 74, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 28, in First Baptist Church of Hayes. The Rev. Jason Hartig will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Visitation continues today in the Bell City Knights of Columbus Hall. Mrs. Hoffpauir died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. She was a native of Thornwell and a resident of Hayes. She was a retired nurse's aide. She was a Sunday school teacher for 12 years and a member of the Cemetery Board in Hayes. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth R. Derouen and Keith Derouen, both of Hayes; two daughters, Mrs. Wilbert (Essie) Derouen and Mrs. Curtis (Cary) Deshotel, both of Hayes; one stepson, Arthur Hoffpauir of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Connie LaHaye of Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. HOFFPAUIR, Bessie F. LCAP 12/27/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Bessie F. Hoffpauir, 74, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. HOLTZCLAW, Samuel W.- LCAP 12/3/2000 Funeral services for Samuel Welton "Bo" Holtzclaw, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnathan Cresse will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Holtzclaw died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a local care facility. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1983. He was a retired maintenance foreman with Gulf States Utilities. He worked for W.R. Grace for four years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Margaret H. Holtzclaw of Lake Charles; one son, Max Holtzclaw of Lake Charles; four daughters, Tana Rowley of Amanda, Ohio, Tammy Chaisson of Carlyss and De'Ann Fontenot and Chrystal Chaisson, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Rob Holtzclaw and Ty Holtzclaw, both of Atlanta; four sisters, Charlotte Maginnis of Tampa, Fla., Gail Terry of Port Acres, Texas, Judy Jones of Abaco Island, Bahamas, and Jamie Tyler of Whitehouse, Texas; and five grandchildren. HOLTZCLAW, Samuel W. LCAP 12/4/2000 Funeral services for Samuel Welton "Bo" Holtzclaw, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnathan Cresse will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Holtzclaw died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a local care facility. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1983. He was a retired maintenance foreman with Gulf States Utilities. He worked for W.R. Grace for four years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Margaret H. Holtzclaw of Lake Charles; one son, Max Holtzclaw of Lake Charles; four daughters, Tana Rowley of Amanda, Ohio, Tammy Chaisson of Carlyss and De'Ann Fontenot and Chrystal Chaisson, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Rob Holtzclaw and Ty Holtzclaw, both of Atlanta; four sisters, Charlotte Maginnis of Tampa, Fla., Gail Terry of Port Acres, Texas, Judy Jones of Abaco Island, Bahamas, and Jamie Tyler of Whitehouse, Texas; and five grandchildren. HOOSIER, Reva LCAP 12/22/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Reva Hoosier, 85, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. HOOSIER, Reva J. LCAP 12/23/2000 DEQUINCY &emdash; Funeral services for Reva J. Hoosier, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Northside Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Haley will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Hoosier died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Kirskville, Mo., and had lived in DeQuincy for the past 71 years. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Alce Hoosier Jr. of DeQuincy; three daughters, Mrs. Ben (Ida Mae) Simmons of DeQuincy, Mrs. Charles (Bertie B.) Haley of Rusk, Texas, and Mrs. Jarrell (Leona) Lynn of Pineland, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. ILES, Lillian V. LCAP 12/2/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Lillian "Momo" Vaga Iles, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. James Stafford and David Iles will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Iles died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Youly, she had lived in DeRidder for most of her life. She was a member of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of its senior choir, Sunday school, Circle No. 2 missions, senior missions and telephone ministry. Survivors include four sons, the Rev. David Iles and Larry Vaga, both of DeRidder and Curtis Iles Sr. and Marsaland Iles, both of Houston; two daughters, Oretha F. Thomas and Annie Mae Iles, both of DeRidder; two brothers, Lloyd Vaga and Arthur Vaga, both of Port Arthur, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. JEANE, Jimmy L.- LCAP 12/28/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Jimmy L. Jeane, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. John Burns and John Littleton will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Jeane died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. He went to high school in Pickering. He was a country and western musician. Survivors include his wife, Anna Jeane of Leesville; four sons, Terry Jeane and Darwin Jeane, both of Leesville, Brandon Jeane of Cravens and Charlie Jeane of Rosepine; one daughter, Janice Martin of Leesville; one stepdaughter, Amber Bryant of Leesville; four brothers, Bill Jeane of Slagle, Ray Jeane of Topeka, Kan., Garner Jeane of Leesville and Gary Jeane of Fernley, Nev.; three sisters, Charlotte Smith of Schenectady, N.Y., and Ida Lester and Nelva Rose Sauls, both of DeRidder; and nine grandchildren. JEFFERSON, Mary LCAP 12/29/2000 Funeral services for Mary Lee Avery Jefferson, 80, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Jefferson died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. She a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Starlight Baptist Church and its Missions Department. Survivors include one son, Junius Jefferson III of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Mary Lewis, Betty Jefferson Larce, Barbara Jefferson, Patricia Faye Jefferson Perry and Sherlyn Jefferson, all of Lake Charles, and Margaret Johnson and Lillie Mae Jefferson Shaffer, both of Baton Rouge; one stepdaughter, Lava J. Oliver of Port Arthur, Texas; one brother, Clifton Avery Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ruby Duhon and Josephine Avery Walker, both of Lake Charles; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. JEFFERSON, Mary LCAP 12/30/2000 Funeral services for Mary Lee Avery Jefferson, 80, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 30, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Jefferson died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. She a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Starlight Baptist Church and its Missions Department. Survivors include one son, Junius Jefferson III of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Mary Lewis, Betty Jefferson Larce, Barbara Jefferson, Patricia Faye Jefferson Perry and Sherlyn Jefferson, all of Lake Charles, and Margaret Johnson and Lillie Mae Jefferson Shaffer, both of Baton Rouge; one stepdaughter, Lava J. Oliver of Port Arthur, Texas; one brother, Clifton Avery Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ruby Duhon and Josephine Avery Walker, both of Lake Charles; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. JEFFERSON, Mary L. LCAP 12/25/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary Lee Jefferson, 80, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. JEFFERSON, Mary L. LCAP 12/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary Lee Jefferson, 80, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. JOHNSON, Colby- LCAP 12/3/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Colby "Buddy" Johnson, 98, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eugene Braniff will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Johnson died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Starks. He was a logger for several timber companies. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Maxie Johnson of Orange, Texas, and Marvin Johnson of Starks; two daughters, Helen Atkinson of Orange and Leta Foster of Starks; one sister, Johnnie Ingo of Port Arthur, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. JOHNSON, Douglas LCAP 12/13/2000 WHITE OAKS - Funeral arrangements for Douglas Johnson, 75, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Pineville hospital. JOHNSON, Douglas A.- LCAP 12/14/2000 TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Douglas A. Johnson, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in the Church of Christ. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson died at 12:18 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in an Alexandria care center. JOHNSON, Colby LCAP 12/4/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Colby "Buddy" Johnson, 98, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eugene Braniff will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Johnson died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Starks. He was a logger for several timber companies. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Maxie Johnson of Orange, Texas, and Marvin Johnson of Starks; two daughters, Helen Atkinson of Orange and Leta Foster of Starks; one sister, Johnnie Ingo of Port Arthur, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. JOHNSON, Ola Mae LCAP 12/1/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Ola Mae Johnson, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 1, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Pitkin. Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. JONES, Richard LCAP 12/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Richard Jones, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in Houston. JONES, Richard LCAP 12/15/2000 Funeral services for Richard Jones, 68, of Houston, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Ezekial Joubert will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Jones died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in Houston. He was a native of Lena. He lived for 10 years in Oakdale and had lived in Houston for 58 years. He was a retired employee of the VA Medical Center in Houston. Survivors include two brothers, Hayward Jones of Lake Charles and Edward Jones of Beaumont, Texas. JORDAN, Claude- LCAP 12/28/2000 MANY - Funeral services for Claude Jordan, 79, were held Sunday, Dec. 24, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Ed Scott officiated. Burial was in Many Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Mr. Jordan died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in a Many care center. He was a native of Florien and was a cattle farmer. Survivors include one son, Mark Jordan of Florien; one brother, Y.C. Jordan of Florien; one sister, Verlyn Salter of Zwolle; and two grandchildren. JORDAN, Marcia S. LCAP 12/9/2000 Funeral services for Marcia Shepherd Jordan, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Jordan died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Strawn, Texas, she had lived in Kilgore, Texas, prior to living in Lake Charles. She attended Kilgore Junior College and worked in an administrative position. She was co-owner of Jordan Drilling in Kilgore. She was active in the First Christian Church in Kilgore and was a member of First Christian Church of Lake Charles. She was co-owner of Central Crude of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Steven M. Jordan of Lake Charles; one daughter, Joni Jordan Corcoran of Lake Charles; two sisters, Wanda Williams of Kilgore and Ouida Freeman of Wright City, Texas; and five grandchildren. JORDAN, Marcia S. LCAP 12/10/2000 Funeral services for Marcia Shepherd Jordan, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Jordan died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Strawn, Texas, she had lived in Kilgore, Texas, prior to living in Lake Charles. She attended Kilgore Junior College and worked in an administrative position. She was co-owner of Jordan Drilling in Kilgore. She was active in the First Christian Church in Kilgore and was a member of First Christian Church of Lake Charles. She was co-owner of Central Crude of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Steven M. Jordan of Lake Charles; one daughter, Joni Jordan Corcoran of Lake Charles; two sisters, Wanda Williams of Kilgore and Ouida Freeman of Wright City, Texas; and five grandchildren. JOSEPH, Alice- LCAP 12/20/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Alice Joseph, 84, of Sondheimer, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Monroe hospital. JOSEPH, Alice- LCAP 12/21/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Alice Joseph, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Joseph died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in a Monroe hospital. JOUBERT, Lillian LCAP 12/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Lillian Joubert, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. JOUBERT, Lillian T. LCAP 12/29/2000 Funeral services for Lillian Thomas Joubert, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Pasadena Baptist Church. The Rev. L.T. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Joubert died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of LeBeau, she had lived in the Westlake/Mossville area for 42 years before moving to Lake Charles nine years ago. She was a member of Pasadena Baptist Church, where she was in the Fellowship Choir, on the mission and deaconess board and treasurer of the choir. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Joubert Sr. of Lake Charles; four sons, Robert L. Joubert, Darryl G. Joubert and Clarence Joubert Jr., all of Lake Charles, and Jerel L. Joubert of Detroit; two daughters, Lynda F. Joubert of Dallas and Suzanna Joubert Mathews of Houston; two brothers, Johnnie W. Thomas of Compton, Calif., and Robert L. Thomas of Cerritos, Calif.; one sister, Loretta Green of Patterson; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. JUDICE, Cynthia A.- LCAP 12/31/2000 Funeral services for Cynthia Faye Adams Judice, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Judice died Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Gary A. Judice of Lake Charles; one son, David A. Judice of Lake Charles; four daughters, Cydney Ford and Cynthia McVeagh, both of Lafayette, and Cathy Judice and Sarah Judice, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Clifford Adams of Atlanta; one sister, Mona Sandoz of Lafayette; and five grandchildren. KEEL, Ethel- LCAP 12/3/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Ethel Keel, 76 will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her Merryville residence. KEEL, Ethel LCAP 12/4/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Ethel Keel, 76 will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her Merryville residence. KEEL, Ethel LCAP 12/5/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Ethel Keel, 74, of Merryville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. She died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at her residence. KIBODEAUX, Wilfred, Mrs. LCAP 12/5/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Wilfred (Ethyl) Kibodeaux, 69, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 1:48 p.m. Monday in the Jennings hospital. KING, Karen R. LCAP 12/27/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Karen Renee King, 25, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday. Ms. King died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in her residence. She was a resident of Sulphur and a 1992 graduate of Parkview Baptist School. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Tyler Glen King of Sulphur; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Audry) King of Sulphur; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George (Marie) Burdette of Sanford, Texas; and her maternal grandmother, Alice Alexander of Sulphur. LABOVE, Vivian LCAP 12/5/2000 CREOLE - Funeral services for Vivian Marie LaBove, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. A rosary was also recited Monday evening. Mrs. LaBove died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000. A native of Sweet Lake, she had lived in Cameron for the past 55 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, A.J. LaBove of Creole and Fredrick LaBove of Sweet Lake; two daughters, Linda Smith of Sweet Lake and Patricia Boudreaux of Creole; two brothers, Alfred Duhon and Michael Duhon, both of Sweet Lake; one sister, Leatrice Viator of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. LACOUR, David LCAP 12/11/2000 CLOUTIERVILLE - Funeral services for David LaCour will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Rev. G. Bordelon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home of Natchitoches. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. LaCour died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in a Natchitoches hospital. Survivors include three sons, James LaCour of Lake Charles, John D. LaCour Sr. of Cloutierville and Bernard LaCour of Natchitoches; five daughters, Barbara N. Forsythe of Lake Charles, Charlotte Metoyer and Janie Conant, both of Natchitoches, and Jeannie Rachal and Amelia Morgan, both of Cloutierville; one brother, Earl LaCour of Chicago; four sisters, Florence Conant of Natchitoches, Annie Sylvie of Shreveport, Mary Rachal of Detroit, Mich., and Bernice LaCour of Cloutierville; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. LAIRD, David M. - LCAP 12/14/2000 CONROE, Texas - Funeral services for David M. Laird, 75, were held Monday, Dec. 11, in Cashner Funeral Home. Burial was in Houston National Cemetery. Mr. Laird died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Conroe. He was a native of Houston and had lived in Conroe for 23 years. He was an aviation cadet in World War II. He earned a degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University, and he was a Superior Oil Co. petroleum engineer for many years in Jennings. He taught offshore platform construction and operations to young engineers. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Daniel Taylor Laird; one son, Mark Laird; one sister, Dorothy Ewan; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Panorama Gold Course Beautification, 73 Greenbriar, Conroe, TX 77305, the family said. LAMULLE, Vivian A. LCAP 12/17/2000 JEFFERSON - Funeral services for Vivian Amedee LaMulle, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, from St. Agnes Catholic Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Metairie. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. LaMulle died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in her residence. A native of Vacherie, she had lived in Jefferson since 1941. Survivors include two daughters, Lewellyn Curtis and Mrs. Joseph (Marilyn) Scavo Sr.; three sisters, Mrs. Lett (Anne) Caraway, Helen Hopkins and Beau Giuliante; two grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and two great-great-granddaughters. LANDRY, Nancy LCAP 12/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for Nancy Landry, 55, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday. LANDRY, Nancy W. LCAP 12/30/2000 VINTON &emdash; Funeral services for Nancy W. Landry, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Landry died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Vinton. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Gene Landry; one son, Billy Gene Gilpatrick Sr. of Vinton; two brothers, Bob Palmer of DeQuincy and Calvin Palmer of Vinton; one sister, Dewana Simon of Starks; and three grandchildren. LANDRY, WIllie LCAP 12/15/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Willie Landry, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vittakannel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Landry died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Elton for most of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Nelda Landry of Elton; one son, Joseph Thomas of Franklin Park N.J.; two daughters, Diane Pelican of Elton and Nellie Thomas of Chestnut Ridge, N.Y.; three brothers, Paul Landry of Basile and Junious Guillory and Elgie Guillory, both of Elton; three sisters, Mary Anderson of Crowley and Gussie Edwards and Verlie Gobert, both of Houston; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. LANDRY, Willie- LCAP 12/6/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Willie Landry of Elton will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. LANDRY, Willie LCAP 12/7/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Willie Landry of Elton will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. LANDRY, Willie LCAP 12/8/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Willie Landry of Jennings will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. LANDRY, Alice N., Mrs. LCAP 12/1/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Mary Nelson Landry, 69, of 579 Chandler St. will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Ford Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Ray Captain will officiate. Burial will be in the Eastside Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Landry died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include her husband, James Nelson of Lake Charles; 11 daughters, Elizabeth Cole, Cherlyn Booker, Evelyn Nelson, Sharon Nelson, Sandra Nelson, Brenda Nelson, Patricia Nelson, Rosana Cobbs, Marie Landry, Victoria Moore, Marie Guidry and Betty Nelson, all of Lake Charles; six sons, James Landry, Antonia Landry, Michael Nelson and Steven Landry, all of Lake Charles, Samuel Citizen of Houston and Jimmie Chachre of Church Point; one sister, Catherine Williams of Lake Charles; one brother, Raymond Wildrige of Houston; a number of grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. LANGLEY, Joseph W.- LCAP 12/28/2000 Funeral services for Joseph Wilfred Langley, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Langley died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000. He was a native of Elton and had resided in Lake Charles for the past 40 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church for more than 27 years and served as an usher. He retired from the Port of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Roland J. Langley of Merryville, Carl J. Langley of Kinder and Charles W. Langley of Jennings; four daughters, Rosemary McKissack of Hartselle, Ala., Mrs. A.J. (Helena) Blanchette of Lake Charles, Mrs. Mike (Windola) Cowart of Kinder and Mrs. Dennis (Sharon) Lanthier of Sulphur; two stepdaughters, Debbie Pitre Smith of Fayetteville, Ga., and Sandra Pitre Penrod of Clover, S.C.; two brothers, Olin J. Langley of LaJunta, Colo., and Alphan J. Langley of Eunice; one sister, Mrs. Luke (Evelyn) Seymour of Vidor, Texas; 31 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. LAVERGNE, Leroy LCAP 12/29/2000 ELTON -Funeral services for Leroy Adam "Lavan" Lavergne Sr., 64, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Jack will officiate. Burial will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in the church. Mr. Lavergne died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in a Mamou hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Elton and retired from the International Laborers Contractors Association Local 207 after several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Della Graham Lavergne of Basile; two daughters, Stephanie Woods and Jacqueline Boling, both of Elton; two stepdaughters, Sandra Gobert and Helen Graham, both of Houston; one son, Leroy Adam Lavergne Jr. of Port Barre; two sisters, Maudrey Blount of Elton and Lela Ceasar of Lake Charles; three brothers, Steven Lavergne of Houston, Joseph Lavergne of Oakland, Calif., and Lucius Lavergne of Shreveport; and nine grandchildren. family to bring photo LAVERGNE, LeRoy Adam Sr. LCAP 12/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for LeRoy Adam ''Levan'' Lavergne Sr., 64, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday in the Mamou hospital. LAWDINS, Preston LCAP 12/29/2000 JENNINGS -Funeral services for Preston "Tuggy" Lawdins, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Lawdins died at 5:12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at his residence. He was a lifelong Jennings resident. Survivors are one stepdaughter, Bessie Mae Brown of Jennings; one son, Henry Francis of Copperas Cove, Texas; one stepson, Alfred Neal of Jennings; six sisters, Mary L. Freeman and Carolyn L. Matthews, both of Lake Charles, Retha L. Talbert of Fenton, Ruby German of Chicago, Bertha L. Eaglin of Welsh and Judy L. Charles of Jennings; two brothers, Abra and Thomas Lawdins, both of Welsh; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. LAWDINS, Preston LCAP 12/23/2000 Funeral arrangements for Preston Lawdins, 78, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5:12 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. LEBLEU, Sybil G. LCAP 12/8/2000 Memorial services for Sybil G. LeBleu, 84, of Boise, Idaho, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Mrs. LeBleu died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in an Oregon hospital. She was a native of Rayne, and she lived most of her life in the Lake Charles and Big Lake areas. She moved to Boise three years ago. She retired from Piccadilly Cafeteria after 20 years of service. Survivors include one son, John Wayne LeBleu of Oregon; one brother, Arnold "Blue" Gaspard of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Ethel) DeRouen of Lake Charles and Gwen G. Hebert of Moss Bluff; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LEBOEUF, Mary J. LCAP 12/24/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mary Jane LeBoeuf, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Vinton under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mrs. LeBoeuf died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Curtis J. LeBoeuf, Anthony L. "Buddy" LeBoeuf and Charles W. "Buckie" LeBoeuf, all of Sulphur; three daughters, Deanna LeBoeuf Powell, Denese LeBoeuf Thibodeaux and Deddie LeBoeuf Broussard, all of Sulphur; two stepdaughters, Dorthea Saucer of Spokane, Wash., and Drucilla Clark of Las Vegas; two sisters, Jewel Dupre and Alma Dupre, both of Sulphur; 20 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. LEBRUN, Edith L. LCAP 12/27/2000 Funeral services for Edith LeBleu LeBrun, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a Catholic Daughters of America Rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. LeBrun died at 7:39 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Lake Area. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include three daughters, Lou Kershaw Higgins of Lacassine and Marjory Dodson and Sally Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. LEDAY, Michelle LCAP 12/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Michelle LeDay, 35, of DeQuincy, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. LEDAY, Michelle- LCAP 12/12/2000 DeQUINCY - Funeral services for Michelle Leday, 35, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, in First Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Clifton David will officiate. Burial will be in Paradies Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Leday died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. Survivors include her husband, Donald Leday of DeQuincy; one daughter, Selena Alfred of DeQuincy; and four sisters, Cynthia Neely and Veronica Chavis, both of Houston, and Lisa Alfred and Connie Alfred, both of DeQuincy. LEDAY, Rodney- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral services for Rodney LeDay, 58, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Dec. 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Wednesday night. Mr. LeDay died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lawtell and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie LeDay of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Donna Jean LeDay of Moss Bluff; five brothers, Earnest LeDay of Newman, Calif., Alfred LeDay of Austin, Texas, and Curtis LeDay, Gerald LeDay and Edmond LeDay, all of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Earline Edwards and Janice Davis, both of Lake Charles, and Lenora Gobert of Orlando, Fla. LEDAY, Rodney LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral services for Rodney LeDay, 58, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Dec. 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Wednesday night. Mr. LeDay died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lawtell and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie LeDay of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Donna Jean LeDay of Moss Bluff; five brothers, Earnest LeDay of Newman, Calif., Alfred LeDay of Austin, Texas, and Curtis LeDay, Gerald LeDay and Edmond LeDay, all of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Earline Edwards and Janice Davis, both of Lake Charles, and Lenora Gobert of Orlando, Fla. LEDAY, Rodney LCAP 12/2/2000 Funeral arrangements for Rodney Leday, 58, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. LEGER, Lucia- LCAP 12/3/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Lucia Leger, 84, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Dec. 4, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Mrs. Leger died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a resident of Kinder. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies' Alter Society. Survivors include her husband, Alfred Leger of Kinder; one son, Mike Leger of Kinder; three daughters, Evelyn Bertrand of Kinder, Ethel LeBlanc of Ragley and Yvonne Miller of LeBleu Settlement; one sister, Rena Manuel of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. LEGER, Lucia LCAP 12/4/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Lucia Leger, 84, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Dec. 4, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Mrs. Leger died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a resident of Kinder. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies' Alter Society. Survivors include her husband, Alfred Leger of Kinder; one son, Mike Leger of Kinder; three daughters, Evelyn Bertrand of Kinder, Ethel LeBlanc of Ragley and Yvonne Miller of LeBleu Settlement; one sister, Rena Manuel of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. LEJEUNE, Gabriel , Mrs. - LCAP 12/14/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Mrs. Gabriel (Evia Matte) LeJeune, 93, of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in the Lake Area Worship Center. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. LeJeune died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Church Point. She moved from Grand Lake to Lake Charles in 1958. She was a pioneer member of Big Lake Gospel Tabernacle and was a member of the Lake Area Worship Center. Survivors include on son, Arnold LeJeune of Moss Bluff; eight daughters, Mrs. Olia Vincent of Carlyss, Mrs. Robert (Juanita) Lynch of Westlake, Mrs. Roy P. (Leaster) Champagne of Longville, Mrs. Laurence (Urah) Greathouse of Lake Charles, Mrs. John A. (Velma) Foux of Crowley, Mrs. Herman (Marie) Bennett of Merryville, Mrs. Oscar (Marilyn) Abshire of Gueydan and Mrs. Austin (Debbie) Arabie of DeRidder; 35 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Area Worship Center or to the Gideons, the family said. LEJEUNE, Olla- LCAP 12/31/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Olla LeJeune, 96, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Rusty P. Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. LeJeune died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Tee-Mamou, she was a resident of Jennings. Survivors include two sons, Loydson LeJeune of Jennings and Elbee LeJeune of Estherwood; two daughters, Mrs. T.A. (Verla) Stroderd of Sulphur and Mrs. Edry (Yola) Daigle of Jennings; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. LEMON, Willie M. LCAP 12/22/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Willie Mae Lemon, 89, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in Greater First Baptist Church. The Rev. Leroy Pitre will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 7-10 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Lemon died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in an Oakdale hospital. Survivors include two sons, Samuel Lemon and Johnny Lemon; six daughters, Lertie Mose, Katie Loyd, Lee Ester Peoples, Dorothy Watkins, Mary Wilson and Dianne Rawls; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. LEWIS, Lawrence Sr. LCAP 12/1/2000 Funeral services for Lawrence Lewis Sr., 85, of 1228 Church St. will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Wood will officiate. Burial will be under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from noon Saturday in the church. Mr. Lewis died at 1:01 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Jeanerette, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of theInternational Longshoremen Local 1180. He was a member of the Starlight Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jefferson Lewis of Lake Charles; three daughters, Bertha Pigue of Compton, Calif., Delores Lewis of Atlanta, Ga. and Shirley Mae Lewis of Houston; two sons, Lawrence Lewis Jr. of Lake Charles and Gene Lewis of Abbeville; two stepdaughters, Yvonne Guillory and Hilda Henry, both of Lake Charles; five stepsons, Curtis Lewis Jefferson of Houston and August Latigue, Ray Anthony Latigue, Eddie B. Coleman and Bobby Coleman, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Bertha Latigue of California and Letha Shinnette of Lake Charles; 23 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. LEY, Clemmie H.- LCAP 12/14/2000 Funeral services for Clemmie Holman Ley, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. C.D. Thornton and Randy Stanton will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Ley died at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles since 1972. She was a teacher in Allen Parish for many years, and she was a Montgomery Wards saleslady for many years. She was a member of AARP and of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one sister, Frances Wilcox of Moss Bluff, and one brother, Orville Holman of Kinder. LIBERTO, Charles J.- LCAP 12/3/2000 SHREVEPORT - Funeral services for Charles J. Liberto, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, from St. Pius X Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Glorioso will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Wellman Funeral Home. Mr. Liberto died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 14, V.F.W. Post 2238 and Progressive Men's Club. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and was a recipient of the Bishop's Medal. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Ross Liberto of Shreveport; three daughters, Mrs. Travis (Patricia) McManemin of Lake Charles and Mrs. Larry (Sandra) Vickers and Mrs. Mike (Charlene) McGowan, both of Shreveport; one sister, Fannie Cariere; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4300 N. Market, Shreveport, LA 71107 or The Alzheimer's Asso., N.W. LA Chapter, 520 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104. LOGNION, Claude LCAP 12/10/2000 WELSH -; Funeral services for Claude Lognion, 80, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today , with a rosary at 5 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Lognion died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Welsh, he was a resident of Lacassine. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Carpenters Local 953 in a Lake Charles. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lognion of Iowa; two daughters, Anna Jenese Myers of Iowa and Judy Peterson of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. LOPEZ, Joseph E. LCAP 12/1/2000 JENNINGS - Memorial services for Joseph Earl Lopez, 62, of Lafayette will be announced at a later date. Mr. Lopez died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, near Abbeville. His body was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. LORRAIN, Euna LCAP 12/8/2000 HAYES - Funeral services for Euna Mae Lorrain, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, from St. Daniel Chapel. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in DeRouen-Lorrain Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 8 p.m., and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Lorrain died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of the Hayes area. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, serving as the Catechism teacher, organist and choir director for many years. She also was an organist and choir director for St. Raphael and St. Daniel Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a retired elementary school teacher for the Calcasieu Parish School Board, having taught at both Hayes and Bell City schools. She was a 4-H leader for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Pauline M. Poole of Hayes; one brother, Edward Bouquet of Iowa; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. LORRAINE, Euna- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral arrangements for Euna Mae Bouquet Lorraine, 91, of Hayes, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She did Wednesday in her residence. LORRAINE, Euna LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral arrangements for Euna Mae Bouquet Lorraine, 91, of Hayes, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She did Wednesday in her residence. LUBIN, Fred LCAP 12/22/2000 EUNICE - Funeral services for Fred "Punch" Lubin, 95, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 22, in Greater True Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Mathilda Cemetery under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Lubin died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. LYONS, Mary I.- LCAP 12/12/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Mary Istre Lyons, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Lyons died at 3:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native and resident of Lake Arthur. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Burton of Lake Charles and Mrs. Evelyn Henson of Lake Arthur; three brothers, Wallace Istre, Henry Istre and R.J. Istre, all of Lake Arthur; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MADDOX, Emma E.- LCAP 12/31/2000 DeQUINCY - Funeral services for Emma E. Maddox, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. C.E. Cooley will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Maddox died Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a member of Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Percy B. Maddox of DeQuincy; two sons, Ray Maddox of Houston and Jack Maddox of Leesville; one daughter, Carolyn Haynes of DeQuincy; two sisters, Hilda Maddox and Marie Hydle, both of DeQuincy; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. MAGNON, Peggy- LCAP 12/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Peggy Magnon will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Houston. MAGNON, Peggy L. LCAP 12/15/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Peggy Lois Magnon, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Gendron will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. She died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in Houston. A native of Sulphur, she was a graduate of Sulphur High School. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from McNeese State University and Louisiana State University. She was a retired teacher from the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was Catholic and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include three brothers, James Edward Magnon and J. Lee Magnon, both of Houston, and Alvin Charles Magnon of Vinita, Okla. MANN, Bonnie B.- LCAP 12/12/2000 BEAVER CREEK - Funeral services for Bonnie Bell Mann, 69, of Oakdale, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in Beaver Creek Baptist Church. The Revs. Bruce Butts and Vernon Powell will officiate. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 8 a.m. to noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Mann died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Grant. She was a nursing assistant and was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Gregory Paul Parker of Oberlin; three stepsons, Dale Mann of Port Neches, Texas, Bruce Mann of Oakdale and Chris Mann of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Dorothy Parker Smith of Oakdale; five sisters, Jessie Fontenot, Lena Rae Whittington and Jewel Belvin Milligan, all of Oakdale, Mable Fuselier of Eunice and Bonnie Stokes of Gulfport, Miss.; two brothers, C.D. Quirk of Oakdale and Roland Quirk of Pine Prairie; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. MANUEL, Evia J.- LCAP 12/31/2000 Funeral services for Evia Jeanette Bourque Manuel, 61, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Manuel died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, in her residence. A native of Iowa, she had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert S. Manuel of Lake Charles; two daughters, Miriam Boullion of Lake Charles and Joanie Manuel Bean of Sulphur; three brothers, Owen Bourque of Lake Charles, Melvin Bourque of LeBleu Settlement and Terry Bourque of Sulphur; one sister, Gwen Aiken of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. MANUEL, Jeanette LCAP 12/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for E. Jeanette "Bourque" Manuel, 61, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5:30 p.m. Friday at her residence. MANUEL, Kirby J. Sr. LCAP 12/9/2000 Funeral services for Kirby J. Manuel Sr., 82, will be at noon Sunday, Dec. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Manuel died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in his residence. A native of Basile, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He retired from Geosource Fabrications as a welder, after 40 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Kirby J. Manuel Jr. of Lake Charles and Gregory C. Manuel of Rosharon, Texas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MANUEL, Phillip W. LCAP 12/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Phillip Wayne Manuel, 27, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Houma. MARCANTEL, Odelia LCAP 12/30/2000 DEQUINCY &emdash; Funeral services for Odelia "Aunt Hun" Marcantel, 100, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 30, in the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. G. David Hennigan, Kim Marcantel, Bill Smith and Murrell Ewing will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Marcantel died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy and a member of the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. She was formerly active in the Ladies Circle. Survivors include one son, Shirley Marcantel of Lake Charles; one daughter, Maxcille Treme of DeQuincy; one sister, Lelia Heard of DeQuincy; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Mother's Memorial Fund of the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy, the family said. MARTIN, Lillie M. LCAP 12/30/2000 HENRIETTA, Texas &emdash; Funeral services for Lillie Mae "Mimi" Martin, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Davis Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blue Grove Cemetery in Blue Grove, Texas. Local arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Martin died at 11:58 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Hugo, Okla., and lived in Lake Charles for the past 13 years. She was a retired house parent at the Presbyterian Children's Home in Itasca, Texas. She was the past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 978 of Blue Grove, Texas, from 1986-1987. She was an active member of Ruth Chapter 16, Order of the Eastern Star, in Lake Charles. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Guy (Wanda Martin) Mosley of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. MARTIN, TreShawn D. LCAP 12/8/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for TreShawn DeAndre Martin, 4, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Larry Guidry will officiate. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon Saturday. He died at 3:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Jennings. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Martin of Jennings; his father, Ronald Pickney of Port Barre; two sisters, JaLisa Bobb of Port Barre and Inyanla Martin of Jennings; four brothers, JaMarcus Bobb, Carlis Ray Bobb and DeVante Mallet, all of Port Barre, and Joseph Martin of Jennings; his maternal grandmother, Donna Martin of Jennings; and his maternal grandfather, Percy Mitchell of Jennings. MATHEWS, Laura LCAP 12/18/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Laura Mathews, 75, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 18, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Mathews died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Jennings and had lived in Welsh for several years. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John Dale "Boo" Mathews of Welsh; two daughters, Laura Mae Compton of Welsh and Ruth Ann Boudreaux of Scott; three brothers, Renee Martin of Estherwood, Domonique Martin of Vinton and Leonce Martin of Edgerly; three sisters, Eloise Bertrand of Sulphur, Amy Kinney of Vinton and Rose Mary Jackson of DeQuincy; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. MAYES, Ryan LCAP 12/11/2000 WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Ryan Mayes, 19, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday near Breaux Bridge. MAYES, Ryan K. LCAP 12/13/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Ryan Keith Mayes, 19, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 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 will be 4-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Mayes died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Breaux Bridge. He was a native of Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Welsh. He was a 2000 graduate of Welsh High School and was a Boy Scout. He was a member of the National Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and was an altar boy. Survivors include two sisters, Stephany Mayes of Topsy and Katy Mayes of Welsh; his parents, Keith and Susan Mayes of Welsh; and his maternal grandmother, Isabelle Fontenot of Welsh. MAYES, Ryan K.- LCAP 12/12/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Ryan Keith Mayes, 19, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 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 will be 4-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Mayes died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Breaux Bridge. He was a native of Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Welsh. He was a 2000 graduate of Welsh High School and was a Boy Scout. He was a member of the National Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and was an altar boy.Survivors include two sisters, Stephany Mayes of Topsy and Katy Mayes of Welsh; his parents, Keith and Susan Mayes of Welsh; and his maternal grandmother, Isabelle Fontenot of Welsh. MCBRIDE, Lucile E. LCAP 12/27/2000 Funeral services for Lucile E. McBride, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Brandi Kendall will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. McBride died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Baker County, Texas, and lived in Lake Charles for the past 34 years. She was a retired cafeteria technician and a member of First Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda McBride Coulter of Sulphur and Linda McBride Steed of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MCCOWN, Blake LCAP 12/11/2000 WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Blake McCown, 18, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 2:45 a.m. near Breaux Bridge. MCCOWN, C. Blake LCAP 12/13/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for C. Blake McCown, 18, were held Tuesday, Dec. 12, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May officiated. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Monday night. Mr. McCown died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Breaux Bridge. He was a native of Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Welsh. He was a 2000 graduate of Welsh High School. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include two brothers, Cody McCown of Lake Charles and Scott McCown of Welsh; his parents, Rod and Lynn McCown of Welsh; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd LaFleur of Jennings. MCCOWN, C. Blake- LCAP 12/12/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for C. Blake McCown, 18, will be at 2 p.m. today, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday night. Mr. McCown died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Breaux Bridge. He was a native of Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Welsh. He was a 2000 graduate of Welsh High School. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include two brothers, Cody McCown of Lake Charles and Scott McCown of Welsh; his parents, Rod and Lunn McCown of Welsh; and his maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Floyd LaFleur of Jennings. MCCRARY, Molly A. LCAP 12/25/2000 LEESVILLE &emdash; Funeral services for Molly A. McCrary, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery. Mrs. McCrary died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in Livingston, Texas. MCDANIEL, Jeannette A. LCAP 12/1/2000 Funeral services for Jeannette Ann McDaniel, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. McDaniel died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Jeanerette, she had lived in Cameron most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, John R. McDaniel and Chuck McDaniel, both of Cameron, and Thomas McDaniel of Creole; four daughters, Shelia Helms, Alvie Stutes, Tammy Conner and Charlotte Guillory, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Leroy Trahan, David Trahan and Freddie Trahan, all of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MCKAY, Ruby- LCAP 12/20/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral services for Ruby McKay, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 20, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Effie. Mrs. McKay died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. MCKAY, Ruby LCAP 12/19/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Ruby McKay will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. MCKENZIE, Alicegene W. LCAP 12/27/2000 HOMER -- Graveside services for Alicegene Walker "Jean" McKenzie, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Arlington Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Mrs. McKenzie died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000. A native of Alexandria, she had lived in Lake Charles until 1993, prior to moving to eastern Texas. Survivors include her husband, Stan McKenzie; one son, Mr. Gregg (Becky) McKenzie of Columbia, S.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Tanya McKenzie) Mendenhall of Dallas; one sister, Harriet Walker of Shreveport; and nine grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the hospice organization of one's choice, the family said. MCMULLEN, Mildred LCAP 12/29/2000 Funeral services for Mildred Poole Alexander McMullen, 77, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Bobby Taylor and Kenneth Wall will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. McMullen died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in her daughter's residence. She was a native of Alco. She was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, James L. "Bud" Alexander of DeRidder and Waymon R. Alexander of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Gwen Phelps of Sulphur; two sisters, Hazel Guice of Bossier City and Esther Welch of Baton Rouge; one brother, Wallace Roberts of Houston; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. MCMULLEN, Mildred A.- LCAP 12/28/2000 Funeral services for Mildred Poole Alexander McMullen, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. McMullen died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in Sulphur. She was a native of Alco and a member of First Baptist Church Maplewood in Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, James L. "Bud" Alexander of DeRidder and Waymon R. Alexander of Iowa; one daughter, Gwen Phelps of Sulphur; two sisters, Hazel Guice of Bossier City and Esther Welch of Baton Rouge; one brother, Wallace Roberts of Houston; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. MELDER, George N. LCAP 12/17/2000 MELDER - Graveside services for George N. Melder, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 17, in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Melder died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. MILLER, Tommy L.- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral arrangements for Tommy Lee Miller, 46, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. MILLER, Tommy L. LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral arrangements for Tommy Lee Miller, 46, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. MILLER, Tommy L. LCAP 12/8/2000 Memorial services for Tommy Lee Miller, 46, were held Thursday, Dec. 7, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Mr. Miller died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of St. Joseph and had lived in Lake Charles a for few months. He was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include five sisters, Terrie Lynn Seiferth of Lavonia, Doris Marie Pounds of Clinton and Barbara Thomas, Shareese Miller and Janice Brooks, all of Baton Rouge; one brother, James Miller of Baton Rouge; his mother, Bertha Blakes Miller of Baton Rouge; his father, James Miller of Tallulah; his maternal grandmother, Natha Lee Blakes of Leesville; and his companion, Helen M. Lewis of Lake Charles. MONCEAUX, Dean A. LCAP 12/13/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Dean A. Monceaux, 54, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Monceaux died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. MONTGOMERY, Leether L., Mrs.- LCAP 12/28/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Leether L. Montgomery, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Boulevard Baptist Church. The Rev. Mark Stagg will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Montgomery died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Pollock and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 65 years. She worked for Bell Telephone for many years. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Michael E. Montgomery of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Vivian Carpenter of Pollock and JoAnn Hanks and Reba Anthony, both of Lake Charles. MONTGOMERY, Maggie R.- LCAP 12/20/2000 Funeral services for Maggie R. Montgomery, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Joe Turner will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Montgomery died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Plain Dealing and had resided in Lake Charles since 1947. She was the salutatorian of her Plain Dealing High School graduating class. She attended Northwestern Normal College in Natchitoches and graduated from McNeese State University. She taught fifth grade at T.H. Watkins Elementary. She was inducted into Delta Kappa Gamma in honor of outstanding education. She was a life master bridge player. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. David F. (Sally) Rodgers of Lake Charles and Fay M. (Candy) Norsworthy of Clearwater, Fla.; one brother, Larry M. Rogers of Shreveport; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's support group, Christus-St. Patrick Hospital, the Episcopal Day School library or the World War II Memorial Fund, the family said. MOORE, Richard L. LCAP 12/8/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Richard L. Moore, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in First Assembly of God. Burial will be in Craft Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Moore died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Shreveport. MOROW, Mrincoln, LCAP 12/24/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Mrs. Lincoln (Bertie) Morow, 76, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Dec. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Couch will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Morow died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Welsh. She retired from Southwestern States and General Telephone Company. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Eleanor "Nell" Verett of Welsh. MORRIS, Allen L. LCAP 12/11/2000 Funeral services for Allen L. Morris, 75, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 12:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Morris died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Dade City, Fla., he was a resident of Lake Charles for more than 50 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving as a crew member of a B-17 bomber over Germany in World War II. He was retired operator with Firestone Synthetic Rubber Co. He was a member of Machinists Union and the United Rubber Workers Union. He was a member of 12th Street Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, David Allen Morris of Magnolia, Texas, and Dwayne Gregory Morris of Lake Charles; one sister, Melva Novak of New Waverly, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MORRISON, Artie S., Mrs..- LCAP 12/12/2000 FUNERAL, BURR FERRY -services for Mrs. Artie Shankie Morrison, 84, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, in Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Burr Ferry Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Morrison died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in DeRidder. MORROW, Lillian E.- LCAP 12/20/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral services for Lillian E. Morrow, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Jon Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Morrow died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a longtime resident of Beauregard Parish. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in DeRidder. Survivors include two sons, Howard Kenneth Morrow and John Ivan Morrow; three daughters, Gwendolyn Beryl McRae, Frances Ethel Cole and Sarah Rebecca McMullen; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 212 Broad St., DeRidder, LA 70634, the family said. MOSS, Dorothy LCAP 12/8/2000 MOSSVILLE - Funeral services for Dorothy Mae "Dot" Moss, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Moss died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Mossville. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Herman Moss of St. Louis and Darnell Moss of Mossville; two daughters, Darlene Prater of Mossville and Patsy Yates of Sulphur; three sisters, Jimmie Lee Ceasar of St. Louis and Ruth Hester and Iona Hadnot, both of Westlake; two brothers, Isaac Hadnot and Clyde Hadnot, both of Westlake; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MOSS, Dorothy Mae LCAP 12/5/2000 MOSSVILLE &endash; Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Mae Moss, 82, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Sulphur hospital. MOTT, Earl LCAP 12/25/2000 OAKDALE &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Earl Mott, 80, of Glenmora, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. MOTT, Earl F. LCAP 12/27/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Earl F. Mott, 80, of Glenmora, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 27, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery in Forest Hill. Mr. Mott died at noon Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in his residence. MOUTON, Lillian LCAP 12/16/2000 CAMERON -; Funeral services for Lillian Mae Theriot Mouton, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe and Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. today, noon-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Mouton died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron. She was a 1956 graduate of St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles. She and her husband owned and operated Western Auto Store in Cameron for 25 years. She was a survivor of Hurricane Audrey. She was a member of Our Lady Star of Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Earl T. Mouton Sr. of Cameron; four sons, Dr. Gerald W. Mouton and Johnny Mouton, both of Lake Charles, Val Mouton of Cameron and Tommy Mouton of Thailand; two daughters, Yvonne Mott of Lake Charles and Theresa Mouton of Cameron; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MYERS, Gladys L.- LCAP 12/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Gladys L. Myers, 53, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. Eldridge ThibodeauxFuneral services for Eldridge J. "Bear" Thibodeaux, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home.Mr. Thibodeaux died at 10:34 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, in a local hospital.A native of Lawtell, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was the owner of Bear's Auto Repairs & Club. Survivors include his wife, Vera St. Mary Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; one stepson, Ken Brooks of Parris, Calif.; five daughters, Melinda Leger, Monica Thibodeaux, Margaret Brooks and Erica Toatley, all of Lake Charles, and Katherine Leonard of Houston; one brother, Eulas "Slique" Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; two sisters, Cynthia T. Kerlegon and Sandra T. Taylor, both of Lake Charles; his father, John L. Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MYERS, Laura M.- LCAP 12/21/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Laura Marie Myers, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Summit Cemetery in Elton. Mrs. Myers died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. MYERS, Gladys L. LCAP 12/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Gladys L. Myers, 53, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. MYERS, Mrs. Gladys LCAP 12/5/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Louise ''Punkin'' Myers, 53, will be at noon today, Dec. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Dartez will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Myers died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Pineville, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She worked for the Lake Charles American Press for several years and was a cashier at a convenience store. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Albert Eugene Lewis of Lake Charles and Charlie James Myers of Greenville, Texas; one brother, David Ray Lewis of Youngsville; one sister, Geraldine Carpenter of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. NASH, Margie D. LCAP 12/30/2000 LEESVILLE &emdash; Funeral services for Margie Dowden Nash, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in East Leesville Pentecostal Church Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Nash died Friday, Dec. 29, 2000. NELSON, Ruth L.- LCAP 12/31/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ruth L. Nelson, 81, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. OLSEN, Edward LCAP 12/26/2000 ALGIERS - Funeral services for Edward "Ed" William Olsen will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Woodland Presbyter-ian Church. The Rev. Munn Hinds will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Ceme-tery under the direction of Mothe Funeral Homes Inc. of Harvey. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. today, Dec. 26, and from 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Mr. Olsen died 11:42 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000. He was a member of Theta Tau Engineering fraternity, Lapalco Lions Club, Bride City Goden Agers and the Algiers AARP Chapter No. 3903. Survivors include one daughter, Kathleen "Kathy" O. Thibodeaux of Lake Chrales; two sons, David Olsen of Minne-apolis and James Olsen of Gretna; one sister, Helen Edlundh of Fontana, Calif.; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woodland Presbyterian Church. ORTEGO, Marie V. LCAP 12/17/2000 Funeral services for Marie V. Ortego, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Ortego died at 8:12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Bellaire Cove, she had lived in Dry Creek for many years prior to moving to Lake Charles 30 years ago. She worked for Resthaven Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Jesse Ortego of Lake Charles; two daughters, Joan Ortego and Marilyn Dietz, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Loyd Vidrine of Mamou, Marion Vidrine of New Orleans and Golbert Vidrine of Ville Platte; eight sisters, Mary Vidrine of Pensacola, Fla., and Elise Johnson, Avie Manuel and Janie V. Ardoin, all of Ville Platte; Loyce Fuselier of Port Acres, Texas; Ann Wouldtredt of Port Arthur, Texas; and Elvena Miller and Madeline Soileau, both of Groves, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ORTON, William T. LCAP 12/1/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for William T. Orton, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mr. Orton died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, in his residence. PARKS, Lillian- LCAP 12/20/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Lillian Parks, 81, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. PARKS, Lillian D.- LCAP 12/21/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Lillian Durham Parks, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Parks died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in her residence. PERKINS, Andrew J. LCAP 12/9/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Andrew Jackson "A.J." Perkins, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery. Mr. Perkins died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. PERKINS, Irene G. - LCAP 12/12/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Irene Gloston Perkins, 88, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. Herman Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Perkins died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include seven sons, Paul Perkins, Earl Perkins and Donald Perkins, all of Jennings, Peter Perkins of Monroe, Ervin Perkins of Fenton, Ben Ray Perkins of Lake Charles and Herbert Perkins of Alexandria; five daughters, Vera Abraham and Mary Sonnier, both of Jennings, Nettie Winston of Natchitoches, Jackie Hines of Shreveport and Barbara Ann Williams of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ella Mae Cormier of Jennings and Annie Mae Levy of Roanoke; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. PERKINS, Irene G. LCAP 12/11/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Irene Galoston Perkins, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. Herman Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Perkins died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include seven sons, Paul Perkins, Earl Perkins and Donald Perkins, all of Jennings, Peter Perkins of Monroe, Ervin Perkins of Fenton, Ben Ray Perkins of Lake Charles and Herbert Perkins of Alexandria; five daughters, Vera Abraham and Mary Sonnier, both of Jennings, Nettie Winston of Natchitoches, Jackie Hines of Shreveport and Barbara Ann Williams of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ella Mae Cormier of Jennings and Annie Mae Levy of Roanoke; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. PERNICI, Helen- LCAP 12/14/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Helen Pernici, 89, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Lafayette care center. PERNICI, Helen LCAP 12/15/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Helen Pernici will be at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Pernici died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a Lafayette care center. PERRY, Allen J., Mrs. LCAP 12/22/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Allen J. (Bessie Osborne) Perry, 91, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Groesbeck, Texas, care center. PERRY, Bessie O. LCAP 12/23/2000 JENNINGS &emdash; Funeral services for Bessie Marie Osborne Perry, 90, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 23, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Oris A. Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Friday evening. Mrs. Perry died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in a Teague, Texas, care center. She was a native of Jennings and a resident of Teague for 17 years. She graduated from Jennings High School and was a retired telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Teague. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Linda) Guillory of Oxford, Ga.; two sons, Jeff Perry of Jennings and Robert E. "Bob" Perry of Teague; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-9501 (research only), or the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Support Group. PICARD, Joe, Mrs. LCAP 12/9/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Joe (Verna Dupuis) Picard, 72, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Picard died at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Acadia Parish and had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a saleslady at Gibson's for many years. She attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Russell Picard of Moss Bluff, Glenn Picard of Westlake and Darrell Picard of Friendswood, Texas; one daughter, Debbie Picard of Lake Charles; one brother, Alex Dupuis of Rayne; one sister, Gladys Harson of Lafayette; and six grandchildren. PICKELL, Nolia LCAP 12/22/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Nolia Pickell, 79, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. PICKELL, Nolia LCAP 12/26/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Nolia Trahan Pickell will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic church. The Rev. Charles Gendron will officiate. Burial will be in Lyons Point Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Dec. 26, with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Mrs. Pickell died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Lyons Port, she lived in Sulphur for the past several years. Survivors include two sons, Everett Pickell of Eunice and Eugene "Pat" Pickell of Sulphur; one daughter, Beverly Duhon of Westlake; one sister, Elda Marie Rea of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. PICKELL, Nolia T. LCAP 12/25/2000 SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Nolia Trahan Pickell, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Gendron will officiate. Burial will be in Lyons Point Cemetery in Lyons Point. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Pickell died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Lyons Point and had lived in Sulphur for several years. She was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, Everett Pickell of Eunice and Eugene "Pat" Pickell of Sulphur; one daughter, Beverly Duhon of Westlake; one sister, Elda Marie Rea of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. PRATHER, Viola- LCAP 12/14/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Viola "Vi" Prather, 77, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in Cornerstone Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in her residence. PRUDHOMME, Lillian M. LCAP 12/22/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Lillian M. Prudhomme, 92, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 22, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert Hays will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mrs. Prudhomme died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of the Welsh area. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the Welsh Ladies Altar Society, Our Lady of Seven Dolors Rosary Group and the Car-Town Prayer Group. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Wilton (Helen) Chaisson of Welsh; one stepsister, Nancy Harries of New Iberia; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. PRUDHOMME, Robert J. LCAP 12/17/2000 WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Robert James Prudhomme, 70, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Saturday at the veteran's hospital in Houston. PRUDHOMME, Robert J. LCAP 12/19/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Robert James "Pick" Prudhomme, 70, will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, in New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Prudhomme died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in a Houston hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include six sons, Roger Prudhomme of Welsh; Kevin, Joshua and Shannon Levi, all of Jennings; Rodney Prudhomme of Beaumont, Texas; and Kelvin Levi of Brennan, Texas; eight daughters, Gloria Prudhomme of Lacassine; Jockquernetta Jackson of Arlington, Texas; Casandra Sonnier of Baton Rouge; Nedra Savoy and Dawn Sonnier, both of Alexandria; Patrice Levi of Jennings; Michelle Wildridge of Jennings and Cecil Dugas of Welsh; 36 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. RENNER, Henrietta LCAP 12/29/2000 JENNINGS -Funeral services for Henrietta "Hank" Renner, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mrs. Renner died at 4:53 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Evangeline, she had lived in Jennings for 72 years. She was a graduate of Jennings High School and Chenier Business College in Beaumont, Texas. She was the first secretary for the Jefferson Davis Health Unit and was a former secretary for the Red Cross. She retired as office and traffic manager for radio station KJEF after 28 years of service. She was a member and past patron of Jennings Chapter 9 Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church and its Baptist Young At Heart and sanctuary Sunday school class and was a former pianist and choir member. Survivors include one son, Sam Renner of Jennings; one daughter, Sandy Renner Daigle of Jennings; and one grandchild. RENTROP, Morgan F. Sr. - LCAP 12/14/2000 Funeral services for Morgan Frederick Rentrop Sr., 84, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m., with a wake service at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Rentrop died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Patterson and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran and served in Europe during World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped liberate Germany. He served in the National Guard after the war and attended Southwest Louisiana Trade School. He worked for PPG for more than 30 years and retired as an instrument mechanic in 1981. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Dufrene Rentrop of Lake Charles; two daughters, Judy Patricia Rentrop Brown and Margaret Ann Rentrop Moore, both of Lake Charles; two sons, Frederick Morgan Rentrop Jr. of LaPlace and Ralph Hugh Rentrop of Moss Bluff; one sister, Katherine Newlin of Big Lake; two brothers, Rodney J. Rentrop and Bill R. Rentrop, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. RHODES, Shirley D. LCAP 12/1/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Shirley D. Rhodes, 82, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local care facility. RICHARD, Bobbie LCAP 12/29/2000 DERIDDER -Funeral services for Bobbie Faye Townson "Tot" Richard, 55, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Boswell will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Richard died at 7:27 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in a Leesville hospital. A resident of Rosepine, she worked as a military pay specialist at Civil Service for 32 years. Survivors include her husband, Mike Richard of Rosepine; two daughters, Aimee Richard of Rosepine and Joannetta Richard Orr of Fort Polk; four brothers, Douglas Clifford Townson Jr. of Watson, William Harvey Townson of Florien, John David Townson of Pine Grove and Rodney Keith Townson of Amite; and one sister, Linda Townson Young of Alexandria. RICHMOND, Frank P. LCAP 12/1/2000 Funeral services for Frank Patrick ''Pat'' Richmond, 42, of 413 Ford St. will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Dismissal will be 9 a.m. Saturday with burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Mr. Richmond died at Friday, Nov. 24, 2000. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he attended Washington High School. Survivors include six sisters, Venetta Harrison, Mary Richmond, Katherine Anderson, Lou Ann Richmond, Caroline Hillcrest and Beverly Hillcrest, all of Lake Charles; three stepsisters, Theresa Anderson and Cassie Anderson, both of Lake Charles, and Sandra Anderson of San Francisco; and two brothers, Jimmy Lewis and Joseph Richmond, both of Lake Charles. RIDEAU, Janie LCAP 12/2/2000 Funeral arrangements for Janie Rideau, 43, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. RIDEAU, Warren, Mrs. LCAP 12/5/2000 PENSACOLA, Fla. - Funeral services for Mrs. Warren (Janice Jones) Rideau, 43, will be at noon Monday, Dec. 11, in Junior Funeral Home. The Rev. Sylvester Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Pensacola, Fla. Arrangements in Lake Charles are under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Rideau died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Pensacola, she had lived in Lake Charles for 14 years. She was employed as a registered nurse at LSU-W.O. Moss Regional Hospital. Survivors include her husband; one sister, Mrs. Deborah Forney of Pensacola; eight brothers, Johnny Jones, Sylvester Jones, Lawrence Jones, Melvin Jones, Benny Jones, John Jones, Jeffery Jones and Michael Jones, all of Pensacola; and her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Johnny (Gertrude) Jones of Pensacola. RIDER, Berchman LCAP 12/8/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Berchman "Blanc" Rider, 63, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Oberlin Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Kevin Badeaux, Bob Bunting and Steve Rasco will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Rider died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. He retired from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry after 26 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Janette R. Rider of Oberlin; two sons, Scott Rider of Lake Charles and Shane Rider of Oberlin; one brother, Joseph Rider of Oberlin; one sister, Lula Mae Pickette of Sulphur; his mother, Marie Rider of Oberlin; and five grandchildren. RIDER, Blanc- LCAP 12/12/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Berchman "Blanc" Rider, 63, were at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Oberlin Pentecostal Church The Revs. Kevin Badeaux, Bob Bunting and Steve Rasco officiated. Burial was in Oaklin Springs Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Kinder. Visitation took place from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Rider died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. He retired from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry after 26 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Janette R. Rider of Oberlin; two sons, Scott Rider of Lake Charles and Shane Rider of Oberlin; one brother, Joseph Rider of Oberlin; one sister, Lula Mae Pickette of Sulphur; his mother, Marie Rider of Oberlin; and five grandchildren. RISENHOOVER, Linda M. LCAP 12/27/2000 DERRIDER -- Funeral services for Linda M. Risenhoover, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Risenhoover died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. Freida S. Romero Funeral arrangements for Freida S. Romero, 63, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. ROBERTS infant LCAP 12/16/2000 Graveside services for Mallory Rachel Roberts, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean (Brooke) Roberts, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 16, in Prien Memorial Park. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in Lake Charles. Additional survivors include her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken (Rose) Roberts of Baton Rouge; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alan (Julie) Brossette of Baton Rouge; her paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nash (Lydia) Roberts of New Orleans; her maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James (Shirley) Grimmer of Baton Rouge; and her maternal great-grandmother, Claudia Brossette of Baton Rouge. ROBERTS, Nathan R.- LCAP 12/20/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Nathan Ray Roberts, 51, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 20, in Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Roberts died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in Leesville. ROBERTS, John H., Mrs. LCAP 12/1/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. John H. (Betty Joyce Ransom) Roberts, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Sale Street Baptist Church. The Revs. Larry Ramsour and Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Big Cane Baptist Church Cemetery in Big Cane under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Roberts died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in a Cookeville, Tenn., hospital. A native of Morrow, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She worked with the physically and mentally challenged at Calcasieu Association of Retarded Citizens for more than 20 years. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church and its Homebound Ministry. Survivors include her husband, John H. Roberts of Lake Charles; one son, Gregory Craig Roberts of DeRidder; one daughter, Carmen Roberts Jordan of Shreveport; one brother, Charles Edward Ransom of Colorado Springs, Colo.; her mother, Lucille Ransom of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Larry Ramsour Evangelistic Association, P.O. Box 68, Winnsboro, TX 75494 or to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 11 Forest St., New Canaan, CT 06840. ROBERTSON, Clarence LCAP 12/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Clarence Robertson, 83, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. ROBERTSON, Clarence A.- LCAP 12/20/2000 Funeral services for Clarence Anthony Robertson, 83, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8-10:15 a.m., with a rosary at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, in the funeral home. Mr. Robertson died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Crowley and had lived in Lake Charles since 1982. He graduated from Southern University and earned master's degrees in chemistry and physics and in administration and supervision. He worked as an agriculture supervisor, an elementary school teacher in Church Point, an adult education teacher, and as a science teacher at Ross High School in Crowley. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity's Rho Chi chapter. He was a member of the American Legion and was Post 506 District 7 commander. He was a member of Knights of Peter Claver Council 141. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and was an RCIA instructor. Survivors include his wife, Mable Gaddison Robertson of Lake Charles; one sister, Edith Johnson of Abbeville; and one brother, Irving Robertson of Beaumont, Texas. ROBINS, Elaine H.- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral services for Elaine H. Robins, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Robins died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Hinton, Okla., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1968. She was a graduate of Classen High School in Oklahoma City and was an alumna of Oklahoma State University. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She was a member of the Lake Charles Lioness Club and of the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital auxiliary. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was secretary of the church's adult Sunday school department. Survivors include her husband, Donald H. Robins of Lake Charles; three daughters, Donna Bachmann of Caldwell, Texas, Janet Reich of Cypress, Texas, and Pam LeBert of Lake Charles; one sister, Lyna Fry of Downey, Calif.; and numerous grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986, the family said. ROBINS, Elaine H. LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral services for Elaine H. Robins, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Robins died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Hinton, Okla., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1968. She was a graduate of Classen High School in Oklahoma City and was an alumna of Oklahoma State University. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She was a member of the Lake Charles Lioness Club and of the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital auxiliary. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was secretary of the church's adult Sunday school department. Survivors include her husband, Donald H. Robins of Lake Charles; three daughters, Donna Bachmann of Caldwell, Texas, Janet Reich of Cypress, Texas, and Pam LeBert of Lake Charles; one sister, Lyna Fry of Downey, Calif.; and numerous grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986, the family said. ROBINSON, Golden L. LCAP 12/9/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Golden Louis Robinson, 62, of Vinton, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery in Carlyss. Mr. Robinson died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in Vinton. ROBINSON, Hubert C. LCAP 12/10/2000 Funeral services for Hubert Charles "Chuck" Robinson, 38, 1614 Orrin St., will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in Family Baptist Church. The Rev. Melvin Tezeno will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Robinson died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000. A native of Houston, he had lived in Lake Charles for 25 years. He was a graduate of Marion High School, where he a member of the band and basketball team and was nominated as best dressed. He was a member of Family Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Bryan Robinson, Brandon Robinson and Corey Robinson, all of Dallas; two brothers, Donald Guillory and Charles Guillory, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, LaQuetta Johnson and Sheronda "Elaine" Robinson, both of Houston and Dianna Guillory of Lake Charles; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lee Robinson of Lake Charles; and his mother, Alfay Johnson Myles of Houston. ROBINSON, Hubert C. LCAP 12/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Hubert C. "Chuck" Robinson, 38, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday. ROBINSON, Thomas L. LCAP 12/17/2000 MCCOMB, Miss. - Funeral services for Thomas Lawrence Robinson, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 17, in Hartman Funeral Home. The Rev. Jay Victory will officiate. Burial will be in Whittington Cemetery in Summit, Miss. Visitation is from noon. Mr. Robinson died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Smithdale, Miss. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Thompson Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Essie Rae Pray Robinson of Thompson Community, Miss.; one son, Mr. Jimmy (Kay) Robinson of Thompson Community; one daughter, Mrs. Glen (Mary Lou Robinson Reynolds) Marshall of Lake Charles; two brothers, Ira Lee Robinson and Hugh Robinson, both of McComb; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ROMERO, Agnes R.- LCAP 12/14/2000 JOHNSON BAYOU - Funeral services for Agnes Ruth Romero, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in United Pentecostal Church of Johnson Bayou. The Revs. Loren Burnett and Wade Lorman will officiate. Burial will be in Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Romero died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. She was a native of Deweyville, Texas, and was a former resident of Orange. She had lived in Johnson Bayou for 58 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church of Johnson Bayou. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Faye Rodrigue of Johnson Bayou; four sons, Allen Roy Romero of Bridge City, Texas, and Rogerest Lee Romero, Howard Romero andRobert Paul Romero, all of Johnson Bayou; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. ROMERO, Billy E. LCAP 12/22/2000 Funeral services for Billy Edward Romero, 63, of Big Lake, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Aubrey Guilbeau and John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Romero died at 6:54 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He worked for Calcasieu Parish Ward 3 and Hammer Funeral Home for many years. He was a retired employee of Johnson Funeral Home and Consolata Cemetery. He was a member of Knights of Columbus St. Mary of the Lake Council 11407 and of Monsignor Cramers Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Council 0320. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and St. Patrick Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Earline Ogea Romero of Big Lake; one son, David W. Romero of Big Lake; two daughters, Elizabeth "Liz" Herpin and Margaret L. Nunez, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Ulyss "Bee" Romero of Sulphur; one sister, Pearl Trahan of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren. ROMERO, Billy L.- LCAP 12/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Billy Lee Romero, 63, of Big Lake, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. ROMERO, Durias, Mrs. - LCAP 12/28/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Durias (Freida Seaux) Romero, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Romero died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Branch and had lived in the Lake Charles area for 40 years. She was a Calcasieu Parish school bus driver for 25 years and was a bus driver for the Calcasieu Association for Retarded Citizens workshop for eight years. She was president of the Calcasieu Parish Bus Drivers Association for nine years. She was the director of concessions at the Lake Charles Civic Center for nine years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Brian K. Romero of Arlington, Texas; two brothers, Lionel Seaux of Lafayette and Joseph Seaux Jr. of Scott; four half brothers, John Seaux, Billy Seaux and Eurice Seaux, all of Lafayette, and George Seaux of Duson; four half sisters, Martha Bertrand of Lafayette, Margaret Dew of Galveston, Texas, Gail Fisher of Washington, La., and Shirley Seaux of Texas; and one grandchild. ROSE, Gloria LCAP 12/13/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Gloria "Jeannie" Rose, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in Lunita Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Rose died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. ROYER Infant LCAP 12/11/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Jordan Kay Royer, infant daughter of Jessica Royer, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Maurice Serice will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived most of her life in Sulphur. She died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivor include her mother; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy (Kathy) Royer of Sulphur; her maternal great-grandfather, Walter Doherty of Sulphur; and her uncle, Rusty Royer of Sulphur. ROYER, Marie- LCAP 12/12/2000 DeQUINCY - Funeral services for Marie Hoosier Royer, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. G. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home and from noon at the church. Mrs. Royer died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in a DeQuincy care center. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, she was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. She retired from Hyatt's Big Star Grocery of DeQuincy, where she was a grocery checker for 25 years. Survivors include one daughter, Linda M. Vandergriff of DeQuincy; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to The Mother's Memorial Fund of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy, the family said. ROYER, Marie H. LCAP 12/11/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Marie Hoosier Royer, 87, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the DeQuincy care center. SARVER, Harold Jr. LCAP 12/10/2000 Funeral services for Harold Wayne "Jack" Sarver Jr., 23, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Messiah Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Mr. Sarver died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Harold Wayne Sarver III and DeAndre' Nelson Sarver, both of Jennings; one brother, Jermaine "Suga" Reed of Lake Charles; three stepbrothers, Albert Doucet Jr. of Lake Charles, Clifton Anderson of Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, and Traulls Anderson of Jennings; one sister, Katrina Sarver of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Lakisha Doucet and Kenyetta Brooks, both of Lake Charles; his parents, Verdie Sarver Daniel and Harold Wayne Sarver Sr., both of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Stella Sarver of Lake Charles. SARVER, Harold Jr. LCAP 12/11/2000 Funeral services for Harold Wayne "Jack" Sarver Jr., 23, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Messiah Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Sarver died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Harold Wayne Sarver III and DeAndre' Nelson Sarver, both of Jennings; one brother, Jermaine "Suga" Reed of Lake Charles; three stepbrothers, Albert Doucet Jr. of Lake Charles, Clifton Anderson of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Traulls Anderson of Jennings; one sister, Katrina Sarver of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Lakisha Doucet and Kenyetta Brooks, both of Lake Charles; his parents, Verdie Sarver Daniel and Harold Wayne Sarver Sr., both of Lake Charles; his stepfather, John Daniels of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Stella Sarver of Lake Charles. SARVER, Harold W. Jr. LCAP 12/8/2000 SARVER, Kimberly D. LCAP 12/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Harold Wayne "Jack" Sarver Jr., 23, and Kimberly Duhon Sarver will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. They died Wednesday in Lake Charles. SARVER, Kimberly LCAP 12/10/2000 Funeral services for Kimberly Marie Duhon Sarver, 20, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Messiah Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Mrs. Sarver died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a 1998 graduate of Iowa High School. Survivors include four brothers, Christopher Watson, Travan Ceril, David Duhon Jr. and Javid Duhon, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Shanna Duhon of Jennings and Daniel Watson of Lake Charles; her mother, Marsha Duhon of Alexandria and David Duhon Sr. of Lake Charles; her maternal grandmother, Alice Stovall, her maternal grandfather, Carl Lee Thomas, her paternal grandfather Alvin Duhon and her paternal grandmother Gustavia Richard, all of Lake Charles; and her step-paternal grandfather, Samuel Richard of Lake Charles. SARVER, Kimberly LCAP 12/11/2000 Funeral services for Kimberly Marie Duhon Sarver, 20, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Messiah Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Sarver died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a 1998 graduate of Iowa High School. Survivors include four brothers, Christopher Watson, Travan Ceril, David Duhon Jr. and Javid Duhon, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Shanna Duhon of Jennings and Daniel Watson of Lake Charles; parents, Marsha Duhon of Alexandria and David Duhon Sr. of Lake Charles; her grandparents, Alice Stovall, Carl Lee Thomas, Alvin Duhon and Gustavia Richard, all of Lake Charles; and her step-paternal grandfather, Samuel Richard of Lake Charles. SAUCIER, William, Mrs. - LCAP 12/14/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. William (Lula McDaniel) Saucier, 85, of Baton Rouge, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Mrs. Saucier died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Mamou. She had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years before she moved to Baton Rouge. She was a charter member of Boulevard Baptist Church and a member of its choir. She was a Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Pink Lady and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Justice Chapter. Survivors include two sons, Rudy Dale Saucier and Grady Dewayne Saucier, both of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Yvonne Saucier of Moss Bluff; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. SAUCIER, William, Mrs. LCAP 12/13/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. William (Lula McDaniel) Saucier, 85, of Baton Rouge, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Saucier died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in a Baton Rouge care center. She was a native of Mamou. She had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years before she moved to Baton Rouge. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church and its choir. She was a Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Pink Lady and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Justice Chapter. Survivors include two sons, Mr. Rudy Dale (Faye) Saucier and Mr. Grady Dwayne (Vickie) Saucier, both of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Yvonne Saucier of Moss Bluff; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. SAVANT, Russell D.- LCAP 12/3/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Russell Dean Savant, 38, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Mr. Savant died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. SAVANT, Russell LCAP 12/2/2000 Funeral arrangements for Russell Savant, 38, of Elton, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Saturday. SAVANT, Russell D. LCAP 12/4/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Russell Dean Savant, 38, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Mr. Savant died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. SCOTT, Marvin- LCAP 12/21/2000 SINGER - Graveside services for Marvin "M.C." Scott, 77, of DeRidder, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, in Newlin Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Scott died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000. SHELVIN, Frank LCAP 12/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Frank Shelvin, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. SHELVIN, Frank Jr. LCAP 12/29/2000 WESTLAKE -Funeral services for Frank Shelvin Jr., 76, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Shelvin died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Carencro, he lived in Westlake for 70 years. He was retired from the Port of Lake Charles. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Louella Guidry Shelvin of Westlake; one son, Nelson Shelvin of Westlake; seven daughters, Nola White and Rose Gallow, both of Lake Charles, Mary Chapman of Houston, Elizabeth Jack of Beaumont, Texas, Gloria Guillory of Sulphur and Theresa Ford and Vina Leday, both of Westlake; two brothers, Frank Shelvin III and Robert Shelvin, both of Houston; five sisters, Lana Guidry, Betty Woods, Joann White and Jessie Marie Tuttle, all of Houston, and Doretha Flakes of San Diego; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. SHERRICK, Marguerite B.- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral services for Marguerite Bertrand Sherrick, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Sherrick died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Terrell Sherrick of Lafayette and Gerald Sherrick of Eunice; two sisters, Elaine Jenkins of Lake Charles and Georgia Durand of Houston; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SHERRICK, Marguerite B. LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral services for Marguerite Bertrand Sherrick, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Sherrick died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Terrell Sherrick of Lafayette and Gerald Sherrick of Eunice; two sisters, Elaine Jenkins of Lake Charles and Georgia Durand of Houston; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SHULER, Dorothy H., Mrs. LCAP 12/5/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy E. Holland Shuler, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Shuler died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Beaumont, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1972. She worked for many years for Realco General Contractors as a bookkeeper. She also worked at Kid's Kastle Day Care. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Shuler Hillman of Lake Charles; one son, Kyle Von Shuler of Lake Charles; one sister, Mildred Westbrook of Lake Charles; one brother, Clyde Holland Jr. of Tempe, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SHULTS, Mattie LCAP 12/16/2000 DERIDDER -; Funeral services for Mattie Shults, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery in Humble, Texas. Mrs. Shults died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. SINGLETARY, A'Dair R.- LCAP 12/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for A'Dair Ragan Singletary will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. The Revs. Richard Hoffpauir and Tracy L. MacKenzie will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Singletary died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in Sulphur. She was a native of Clarence. She graduated valedictorian from Natchitoches High School and from Louisiana Normal College. She worked at a munitions plant in Shreveport during World War II. She taught at Vinton High School for a year and at Sulphur High School for several years. She and her husband owned and operated a business in Sulphur for more than 30 years. She was the first female member of the West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce board of directors. She was a volunteer reading teacher for the Gulf Assistance Program, which later became Head Start, and she was an original member of the Calcasieu Parish Head Start board of directors. She was a volunteer at Care/Help, and she was an adult literacy tutor. She was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and was a member and former president of United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Reviewer's Club for more than 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Carl Eston Singletary Jr. and Allen Ragan Singletary, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jane A'Dair Flynt of Lake Charles; one sister, Mable Ragan Black of Lake Charles; one brother, William Herman Ragan of Clarence; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Henning Memorial United Methodist Church in Sulphur, the family said. SINGLETON, Rudolph J. LCAP 12/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Rudolph John Singleton, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday. SISTRUNK, Jewel W.- LCAP 12/20/2000 Funeral services for Jewel Wesley Sistrunk, 68, of Moss Bluff, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Calvary Assembly of God Church. The Revs. Lowell Brannen and Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Thursday in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Sistrunk died at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Mitchell and had lived in the Moss Bluff-Lake Charles area for 53 years. He was a graduate of Mitchell High School. He was a graduate of business college and truck-driving school. He was a retired Cities Service warehouseman. Survivors include his wife, Betty F. Sistrunk of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Lisa Ann Huddleston of Shreveport and Donna Ceceile Thornton of Tyler, Texas; four sisters, Mildred Scimemi of Lake Charles, Dollie Green and Sybil Emmons, both of Mitchell, and Jo Ann Saylor of Lindale, Texas; and three grandchildren. SISTRUNK, Jewel Wesley LCAP 12/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jewel Wesley Sistrunk, 68, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. SMITH, Earl LCAP 12/16/2000 DERIDDER -; Funeral services for Earl "Creeper" Smith, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in a DeRidder care center. SMITH, Lawanda LCAP 12/23/2000 DERIDDER &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Lawanda Smith, 60, of Rosepine will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died Friday at her residence. SMITH, Lawanda LCAP 12/27/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lawanda Smith, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in her residence. SMITH, Gary W. LCAP 12/5/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Gary Warren Smith, 63, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a New Orleans hospital. ST. ANDRE, Randall J. LCAP 12/8/2000 EUNICE - Funeral services for Randall Joseph St. Andre, 41, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Mr. St. Andre died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000. ST. GERMAIN Infant LCAP 12/27/2000 WESTLAKE -- Graveside services for Kaigan Marie St. Germain, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Brandon (Amanda Nicole Royer) St. Germain, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. STEVENS Infant LCAP 12/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mallory Kathryn Stevens will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. STEVENS Infant - LCAP 12/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mallory Kathryn Stevens will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. STEVENS, Mallory LCAP 12/5/2000 Funeral services for Mallory Kathryn Stevens, 1, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Kevin Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Vistiaton is 2-10 p.m. today with a wake service at 6 p.m. and from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. She died on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a Houston hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott (Angela Fruge) Stevens of Lake Charles; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Jackie Trahan) Stevens of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother, Lois Marie Drounette of Minden; paternal great-grandmother, Betty C. Trahan of Lake Charles; and maternal great-grandmother, Melotile Fruge of Lake Charles. STOMA, Fred Sr. LCAP 12/27/2000 Funeral services for Fred Stoma Sr., 87, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Aubrey Guilbeau and Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Stoma died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Mansfield and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 55 years. He was a member of the Optimist Club, former director of the Restaurant Association, a worker at Boys and Girls Village and a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a SeaBee in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Brown Stoma of Lake Charles; one son, Fred Stoma Jr. of Lake Charles; one brother, Joseph Stoma of Lake Charles; four sisters, Nellie Maxey, Mary McNess and Helen Rome, all of Lake Charles, and Era Menge of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren. STOUTE, Lucian Jr. LCAP 12/17/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Lucian Stoute Jr., 66, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leger Cemetery. Mr. Stoute died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in his residence. TAYLOR, Katie D. LCAP 12/17/2000 JENNINGS - Graveside services for Katie Doster Taylor, 71, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 17, in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Taylor died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in a Crowley care center. TAYLOR, Olivia C. LCAP 12/8/2000 Funeral services for Olivia Crockerett "Momo" Taylor, 91, of 521 Lebato St., will be at 6:30 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Straightway Baptist Church. The Rev. Fred Midlow will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Taylor died at 4:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Cheneyville and lived in the Lake Charles-Moss Bluff area for most of her life. She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church for more than 40 years and was a church mother and a member of the usher board. Survivors include three daughters, Ruby L. Mitchell of San Diego and Sarah Strawder and Adlean August Pete, both of Lake Charles; one stepson, Walter Taylor of Lake Charles; 132 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and 70 great-great-grandchildren. TAYLOR, Olivia C., Mrs. LCAP 12/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Olivia C. Taylor, 91, of 521 LeBato St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:50 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. TERRY, Ella Mae LCAP 12/8/2000 EVERGREEN - Funeral services for Ella Mae Terry, 44, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in St. John Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Terry died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in San Bernardino, Calif. THERIOT, Marjorie Y.- LCAP 12/12/2000 Funeral services for Marjorie Young Theriot, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Theriot died at 7:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles for 36 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Jay Theriot of Katy, Texas, and Roger Theriot of Lake Charles; two daughters, Donna Brown of Lafayette and Joleen Thibodeaux of Longville; two sisters, Marie Irste of Hitchcock, Texas, and Gloria Fontenot of Lake Charles; one brother, Kenneth Young of Iowa, La.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. THIBODEAUX, Eldridge LCAP 12/4/2000 Funeral services for Eldridge J. "Bear" Thibodeaux, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Thibodeaux died at 10:34 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lawtell, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was the owner of Bear's Auto Repairs & Club. Survivors include his wife, Vera St. Mary Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; one stepson, Ken Brooks of Parris, Calif.; five daughters, Melinda Leger, Monica Thibodeaux, Margaret Brooks and Erica Toatley, all of Lake Charles, and Katherine Leonard of Houston; one brother, Eulas "Slique" Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; two sisters, Cynthia T. Kerlegon and Sandra T. Taylor, both of Lake Charles; his father, John L. Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. THIBODEAUX, Eldridge J. LCAP 12/2/2000 Funeral services for Eldridge J. "Bear" Thibodeaux, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Thibodeaux died at 10:34 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lawtell, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was the owner of Bear's Auto Repairs & Club. Survivors include his wife, Vera St. Mary Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; one stepson, Ken Brooks of Parris, Calif.; five daughters, Melinda Leger, Monica Thibodeaux, Margaret Brooks and Erica Toatley, all of Lake Charles, and Katherine Leonard of Houston; one brother, Eulas "Slique" Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; two sisters, Cynthia T. Kerlegon and Sandra T. Taylor, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. THOMAS, Madeline LCAP 12/27/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Madeline Thomas, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas died at 9:57 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in a local care center. THOMAS, Mary- LCAP 12/28/2000 MAMOU - Funeral services for Mary Thomas, 100, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Thomas died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in the Kinder hospital. THOMAS, Mary LCAP 12/27/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Thomas, 100, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Kinder hospital. THOMPSON, Della- LCAP 12/6/2000 Funeral arrangements for Della Thompson, 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. THOMPSON, Della LCAP 12/7/2000 Funeral arrangements for Della Thompson, 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. THOMPSON, Della K. LCAP 12/8/2000 FREISTATT, Mo. - Graveside services for Della Klingsporn Thompson, 90, of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. The Rev. Steven Becker will officiate. Arrangements are by Williamson Funeral Home of Cassville, Mo., and by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Thompson died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Freistatt and had lived in Lake Charles since 1979. She was a seamstress for many years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Jennings. Survivors include her husband, James M. Thompson of Lake Charles; two daughters, Lois Lowe of Cassville and Ruby Wilson of Fort Worth, Texas; two stepdaughters, Leslie Blakley of Rushville, Mo., and Nancy Reagon of Savanah, Mo.; one stepson, James M. Thompson of St. Joseph, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Lutheran Hour Ministries or to Golden Age Nursing Home, 410 South Simmons St., Welsh, La 70591, the family said. THOMPSON, Molinda- LCAP 12/21/2000 LECOMPTE - Funeral services for Molinda Thompson, 100, will be at noon Friday, Dec. 22, in Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Alexandria under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Thompson died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital.Edna Bellard THOMPSON, Molinda LCAP 12/19/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Molinda Thompson, 100, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. THOMPSON, Robert L. LCAP 12/29/2000 SULPHUR -Funeral services for Robert Lee Thompson, 78, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. TORREY, Marguerite E. LCAP 12/27/2000 Graveside services for Marguerite Elmira Torrey, 86, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Highland Memory Gardens. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Torrey died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000. TRAHAN, Idell LCAP 12/10/2000 BASILE -; Funeral services Ida Young Trahan, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Trahan died 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in a Mamou hospital. She was the owner/operator of Family Shoe Store for more than 20 years. Survivors include two sons, Irvin Trahan of Plattenville and Harold Trahan of LaPorte, Texas; three daughters, Betty Leger of Houston, Leona Bertrand of Gueydan and Alice Lopez of Basile; one brother, Elias Young of Basile; five sisters, Lelia Carruthers, Aza Deshotel and Ethel Bordelon, all of Basile, Essie LeBlue of Toledo Bend and Ruby Young of Alabama; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. TRAMEL, Guy LCAP 12/30/2000 MITTIE &emdash; Funeral services for Guy Tramel, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 30, in Mittie United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Simmons Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Tramel died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, in an Oakdale hospital. TRAVIS, Dorothy Lee LCAP 12/27/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Lee Travis, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. TRAVIS, Dorothy R.- LCAP 12/28/2000 MERRYVILLE - Funeral services for Dorothy Richardson Travis, 74, will be at 2 pm. today, Dec. 28, in Brushy Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation continues today. Mrs. Travis died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Buna, Texas, and lived in the Merryville area most of her life. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Travis Buxton of Bancroft; one son, Thomas Eugene Travis of Starks; two brothers, Carl Burks of Ore City, Texas, and Vernon Gibson of Port Acres, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. TRENT, Anthony- LCAP 12/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Anthony Trent, 37, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6 p.m. Tuesday in a Lafayette hospital. TRENT, Anthony LCAP 12/27/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Anthony Quinn Trent, 37, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 27, in Union Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Trent died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital He was a longtime resident of Jennings and a graduate of Jennings High School. He received an associate's degree in accounting and bookkeeping from Louisiana Technical College-Sowela Campus and worked for Holiday Inn of Jennings for 13 years. He was a member and choir director of Union Baptist Church. He also lived in Houston for several years, where he was a Sunday school teacher at Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the church's brotherhood and male chorus. Survivors include five brothers, Sanders Trent Jr. of Mission Hill, Calif., Gregory Trent of Arizona, John D. Trent of Jennings, Johnny Trent of New Mexico and the Rev. Pernell Trent of Houston; seven sisters, Nelda Lyons, Sandra Mouton, Jeannie Trent, Jeanette Trent, Joyce Trent, all of Jennings, Diliah Johnson of Japan and Blanquette Abraham of Baton Rouge; his mother, Mrs. Esther Harris Trent of Jennings, and his grandmother, Mrs. Beatrice McGee of Jennings. TRICHEL, Joseph H. LCAP 12/5/2000 Funeral services for Joseph Trichel, 71, of Oakdale will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Trichel died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in a Baton Rouge care facility. VALLERE, Joseph A. LCAP 12/29/2000 Funeral services for Joseph Albert "Roy" Vallere, 51, will be at 6 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in Throne of Grace Fellowship Church. The Rev. Wilton Red will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. in the church. Mr. Vallere died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in an automobile accident. A native of Lawtell, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Throne of Grace Fellowship Church. Survivors include his wife, Gloria White Vallere of Lake Charles; one son, Christopher Vallere of Lake Charles; two daughters, Sonya Vallere of Melville and Valleen Vallere of Lake Charles; his mother, Octavia "Sis" Vallere of Opelousas; and one grandchild. VALLERE, Joseph A. LCAP 12/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Albert Vallere, 51, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Saturday. VALLIERY, Laura T., Mrs. LCAP 12/22/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Laura ''Tatue'' Thomas Valliery, 74, of 2029 Cessford St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barrass will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Valliery died at 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She worked for Harry's Restaurant in Westlake for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Darlene Thomas Vital of Lake Charles; six sons, Charles Vallery of Houston, and John Valliery, Morris Valier, Donald Valliery, Terry Valaire and Patrick Thomas, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Rose Thomas of and Louella Thomas, both of Galt, Calif.; one brother, Edward Thomas of Sacramento, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. VATH, Jeannie D. LCAP 12/22/2000 NEW ORLEANS - Funeral services for Jeannie Daste Vath, 75, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, from St. Dominic Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Vath died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Richard Vath of Baton Rouge and Chris Vath of Brooklyn, N.Y.; four daughters, Linda Coney of New Orleans, Emily Nolan of Metairie and Jeanne Ory and Andree Casadaban, both of LaPlace; one sister, Nowell Daste of Lake Charles; 29 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Dominican Southern Providence Vocation Fund, 1421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70001, the family said. VATH, Jeannie D. LCAP 12/23/2000 NEW ORLEANS &emdash; Funeral services for Jeannie Daste Vath, 75, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Dec. 23, from St. Dominic Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Vath died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Richard Vath of Baton Rouge and Chris Vath of Brooklyn, N.Y.; four daughters, Linda Coney of Metairie, Emily Nolan of New Orleans and Jeanne Ory and Andree Casadaban, both of LaPlace; one sister, Nowell Daste of Lake Charles; 29 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Dominican Southern Providence Vocation Fund, 1421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70001, the family said. VENABLE, Jean V., Mrs. LCAP 12/25/2000 JENNINGS &emdash; Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Ellen Veronie Venable, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, from Our Lady of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Mausoleum under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Venable died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. VENABLE, Jean, Mrs. LCAP 12/26/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Ellen Veronie Venable, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2:30-10 p.m. today, Dec. 26, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Venable died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Iota, she was a resident of Lake Charles and a retired secretary for Jeff Davis Bank. She was a graduate of Iota High School and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Allan Venable of Lake Charles; two daughters, Lisa V. Manuel of Alexandria and Rhonda Venable of Nashville; one sister, Sheila Veronie of Torrance, Calif.; her mother, Ellen Veronie of Jennings; and two grandchildren. VIDRINE, Stanley LCAP 12/16/2000 Funeral services for Stanley "Shorty" Vidrine, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Vidrine died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in his residence. A native of Fenton, he had lived in Lake Charles for 37 years. He was a member of Operators Local. He retired in 1984, after 40 years of service, from Cities Service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Landry Vidrine of Lake Charles; three sons, David Lee Vidrine, Larry "Rabbit" Vidrine and Daniel "Coon" Vidrine, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ellia "Tee" Gaunt of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Cecile LCAP 12/25/2000 SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Cecile ''Meyone'' Vincent, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Vincent died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Easton Wayne Vincent of Sulphur; two daughters, Phyllis Martin of Sulphur and Terry Boudreaux of Hathaway; two sisters, Amy Daigle and Mable Moore, both of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Cecile LCAP 12/27/2000 SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Cecile "Meyone" Vincent, 77, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 27, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation continues today. Mrs. Vincent died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Easton Wayne Ledger of Sulphur; two daughters, Phyllis Martin of Sulphur and Terry Boudreaux of Hathaway; two sisters, Amy Daigle and Mable Moore, both of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. VOUGHT, William R.- LCAP 12/12/2000 Funeral arrangements for William Reid Vought, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. VOYGHT, William R. LCAP 12/13/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for William Reid Voyght, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Weishampel will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Voyght died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Hornbeck. He was an Army veteran and served in Sicily, Naples, Rome, France and the Rhineland in World War II. He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a retired carpenters' foreman with T.L. James Construction Co. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Quinda Voyght of Moss Bluff; two sons, Raymond Voyght of Hallsville, Texas, and Adrian Voyght of LeBleu Settlement; two daughters, Sandra Henderson of Vinton and Jaqueitha Bertrand of Bridge City, Texas; one sister, Edna Brown of Hornbeck; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WALKER, Bill LCAP 12/30/2000 LEESVILLE &emdash; Funeral services for Bill Walker, 54, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery in Savage Forks. Mr. Walker died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in Alexandria. WALKER, Harmon E. LCAP 12/22/2000 Funeral services for Harmon E. Walker, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil Carpenter will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Masonic services will be held in the funeral home following services. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Walker died at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in his residence. A native of Pollock, he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was a graduate of Pollock High School and Northwestern State University. He attended McNeese State University. He was a petroleum engineer for the Louisiana Department of Conservation, Mineral Division. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in World War II. He was a member of Rudolph Krause Lodge 433, F.& A.M., Habibi Shrine and Mecca Cycles. He was a member of Lake Charles Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Vest Walker of Lake Charles; two sons, Keith and Brian Walker, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Drema Sigler, Paula Hickman and Suzanne Walker Hayden, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Dorothy E. Till of Pollock; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Donations may be made to Lake Charles Bible Church, 1920 E. McNeese St., Camp Pearl, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658 or the American Cancer Society, the family said. WALKER, Harmon E. LCAP 12/23/2000 Funeral services for Harmon E. Walker, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil Carpenter will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Masonic services will be held in the funeral home following services. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Walker died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in his residence. A native of Pollock, he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was a graduate of Pollock High School and Northwestern State University. He attended McNeese State University. He was a petroleum engineer for the Louisiana Department of Conservation, Mineral Division. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps., serving in World War II. He was a member of Rudolph Krause Lodge 433, F.& A.M., Habibi Shrine and Mecca Cycles. He was a member of Lake Charles Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Vest Walker of Lake Charles; two sons, Keith Walker and Brian Walker, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Drema Sigler, Paula Hickman and Suzanne Walker Hayden, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Dorothy E. Till of Pollock; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Donations may be made to Lake Charles Bible Church, 1920 E. McNeese St., Camp Pearl, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658 or the American Cancer Society, the family said. WALKER, Shirley LCAP 12/5/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Shirley Walker, 51, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Dry Creek. Mrs. Walker died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in her residence. WALLACE, William J. Sr. LCAP 12/27/2000 Funeral services for William Jones Wallace Sr., 78, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug DeGraffenried will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Wallace died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of DeRidder and a longtime resident of the Lake Area. He lived in Sulphur for the past four years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Cajun Capers Square Dance Club. He served in the U.S. Air Corps as a staff sergeant in the European Theater during World War II. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Hudson Wallace of Sulphur; three sons, William J. Wallace of Tulsa, Okla., Charles C. Wallace of Kansas City, Mo., and Richard J. Wallace of Shreveport; one daughter, Janie Wallace of Shreveport; one stepson, Raymond D. Hamburg of Diamondhead, Miss.; two stepdaughters, Linda H. Rockett of Covington and Helen H. Daughdril of Sulphur; one brother, James J. Wallace of Lafayette; and 11 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Methodist Children's Home or Baptist Children's Home, the family said. WATSON, Evelyn- LCAP 12/12/2000 Funeral services for Evelyn Watson, 90, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 12, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Simon Palathingal will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Watson died at 9:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She retired as an LPN from St. Patrick Hospital after many years of service. Survivors include one son, Jimmie J. Watson of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. WEBB, Maynard E.- LCAP 12/6/2000 RUSTON - Funeral services for Maynard E. Webb, 79, of Choudrant, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 7, in Kilpatrick Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery. Mr. Webb died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in Ruston. He was an Army veteran. He served in Europe in World War II and earned the Bronze Star. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Choudrant and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Webb of Choudrant; one daughter, Jeralyn Kirkpatrick of Ridgefield, Conn.; one sister, Melba Wilson of Monterey Park, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Choudrant building fund or to the American Cancer Society, the family said. WEBB, Maynard E. LCAP 12/7/2000 RUSTON - Funeral services for Maynard E. Webb, 79, of Choudrant, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 7, in Kilpatrick Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery. Mr. Webb died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in Ruston. He was an Army veteran. He served in Europe in World War II and earned the Bronze Star. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Choudrant and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Webb of Choudrant; one daughter, Jeralyn Kirkpatrick of Ridgefield, Conn.; one sister, Melba Wilson of Monterey Park, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Choudrant building fund or to the American Cancer Society, the family said. WEIGAND, Ronald LCAP 12/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ronald Weigand, 42, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. WEIGAND, Ronald II LCAP 12/27/2000 Funeral services for Ronald Weigand II, 42, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Nazworth will officiate. Burial will be in Risinger Memorial Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Weigand died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Washington-Marion High School and attended Sowela Technical Institute. Survivors include one halfbrother, David Weigand of Tampa, Fla.; one half-sister, Sabrina Weigand of Tampa; and his mother, Barbara Ann Stineff Weigand of Lake Charles. WEIL, Simon D.- LCAP 12/14/2000 BATON ROUGE - Private graveside services for Simon Dreyfus Weil, 83, of Livonia, will be held today, Dec. 14, in Jewish Cemetery. Rabbi Barry Weinstein will officiate. Arrangements are by Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Visitation is at 4 p.m. in the Dreyfus House Bed and Breakfast in Livonia. Mr. Weil died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital. He was a native of Paincourtville. He was a 1937 graduate of Louisiana State University. He was an Army veteran and served in the South Pacific in World War II as a major in the 24th Infantry. Survivors include his wife, Ray Weill Weil; one son, Simon Jonathan Weil; two daughters, Dinah Emelie Weil and Simone Weil Levy; one sister, Flora Weil Katz; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said. WELCH, Dora- LCAP 12/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Dora Welch, 85, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. She died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday in a Lake Charles care center. WELCH, Dora C. LCAP 12/15/2000 GRAND CHENIER - Funeral services for Dora Cornelia Welch, 86, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 15, in Grand Chenier Methodist Church. The Revs. Gary Van Horn and Cecil Lang will officiate. Burial will be in Rutherford Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Grand Chenier. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Welch died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Cameron and lived most of her life there. She was a member of Grand Chenier Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Benny Welch of Oak Grove; two daughters, Sharon Conner of Cat Spring, Texas, and Frances Perry of Oak Grove; one sister, Bertha Drost of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. WESLEY, Eddie L.- LCAP 12/14/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Eddie Lee Wesley, 50, will be announced by Davis Mortuary. He died Tuesday in the Leesville hospital. WEST, Maude D. LCAP 12/30/2000 DERIDDER &emdash; Funeral services for Maude Dykes West will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 30, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Doyle Cooper, Jerry Masters and John Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral home and from 2 p.m. at the church. Mrs. West died at 3:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. A resident of DeRidder, she was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include one son, Glen West of Evergreen, Colo.; one daughter, June Brandt of DeRidder; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of DeRidder, the family said. John Zachary Sr. Funeral arrangements for John Zachary Sr., 55, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. WILLIS, Memphis- LCAP 12/6/2000 PLAINVIEW - Funeral services for Memphis Willis, 74, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Willis Flat Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Willis died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. WILLIS, Memphis LCAP 12/7/2000 PLAINVIEW - Funeral services for Memphis Willis, 74, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Willis Flat Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Willis died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. WINFREE, Polly- LCAP 12/14/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Polly Winfree, 90, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Oakdale hospital. WINFREE, Polly LCAP 12/15/2000 Graveside services for Polly Calvit Carroll Winfree, 90, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 15, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Clayton Crosby will officiate. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Winfree died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a native of Mangham and had lived in Lake Charles for 53 years. Survivors include three daughters, Maxine Garvey of Willis, Texas, Lorene Miebs of Sugartown and Pauline Hart of Kansas City, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. WINN, Thomas H.- LCAP 12/28/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Thomas Hugh Winn, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be in China Cemetery. Mr. Winn died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in his residence near Rayne. WOODARD, T.J.- LCAP 12/31/2000 DeRIDDER - Funeral services for T.J. Woodard, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in Three Pines Apostolic Church. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Woodard died Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, in his residence. YANCEY, Howard E.- LCAP 12/12/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for Howard E. Yancey, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in Glenmora Church of Chirst. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Yancey died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. YEATMAN, Richard P. Sr. LCAP 12/9/2000 ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Funeral services for Richard Preston "Dick" Yeatman Sr., 75, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the Naval Academy St. Andrew's Chapel. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardesty Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Yeatman died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in an Annapolis hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Arnold, Md. He was a 1946 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was in the accelerated class; a 1964 graduate of George Washington University with a master's in engineering; and a graduate of the Real Estate Institute. He served in the Navy during 1947-1967, serving in the Korean War. He was a Navy commander and a fighter pilot. He was the 73rd person to break the sound barrier in a naval jet aircraft. He began his real estate career with John Steffey, started Yeatman Limited and worked for Long & Foster. Prior to real estate, he set up computer programs for the University of Delaware and was the owner/operator of a consulting firm. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Sea Scouts and the Distinguished Sales Achievement Club, GRI. Survivors include six sons, Richard P. Yeatman Jr. of Langdon, N.H., Robert A. Yeatman of Brentwood, Tenn., Brian E. Yeatman and Donald R. Yeatman, both of Arnold, Neal M. Yeatman of Providence, R.I., and Dennis F. Yeatman of San Diego; two sisters, Cleary Hinton of Lake Charles and Hellen Taggart of Zanesville, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Memorials may be made to the Navy Academy Alumni Association, the family said. YOUNG Infant LCAP 12/29/2000 LA CAMP -Graveside services for Jacob Young, infant son of Mark and Angie Young, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in La Camp Church of God Cemetery. The Rev. Shawn Wagner will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. The infant died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Drew Young of Lake Charles; his paternal grandmother, Lena Young of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Naomi) Roy of La Camp; and his maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Monk of La Camp. YOUNG, Empry L. Jr. LCAP 12/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Empry Lee Young Jr., 59, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in an Atlanta hospital. YOUNG, Empry Lee Jr. LCAP 12/15/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Empry Lee Young Jr., 59, of Atlanta, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in the Bethel AME Church. The Rev. Alvin Scott will officiate. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Houston. Visitation is 4-5 p.m. today Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles and from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Young died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in an Atlanta hospital. A native of New Orleans, he had lived in Compton, Calif., for a number of years before recently moving to Atlanta. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Love of College Park, Ga. and Cheryl Sorrells of Austin, Texas; three sons, Anthony Young, Reginald Young and Empry Young III, all of Compton; five sisters, Nancy Mosely of Houston, Margaret Mitchell of Lake Charles, Ora Mae Thomas of Dallas, Rachel Jackson of DeQuincy and Peggy Adams of Canton, Texas; three brothers, Earl Glass Jr. of Lake Charles, Alvin Glass of DeQuincy and David Glass of San Francisco; and 14 grandchildren.