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All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ =========================== Information Disclaimeer ======================= Provided by permission from the Lake Charles American Press. The American Press assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the following information. The newspaper prints material provided by the respective funeral homes. The listings in this document have been arranged chronologically; entries for each date published are alphabetical. The notation beside the deceased's name is the date the obituary was printed. When a name appears in the index for this year but not in this list, no full obituary ran. ======================================================================== Wiltz Barron — 12/1/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Wiltz Barron, 91, of Shreveport, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Sumner Kohlhund will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Barron died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in a Shreveport hospital. He was a native of Cottonport. He was a retired U.S. government civil engineer. Survivors include one son, Wiltz Donice Barron of Kenner; five daughters, Melrose Chaumont and Carol Sue Bertrand, both of Lake Charles, Marvalene Guillory of Bossier City, Judy Ann Prince of Highlands, Texas, and Joan Marie Anderson of Keithville; one sister, Marie Myers of Kenner; three brothers, Nolan Barron and Wilton Barron, both of Kenner, and Peter Barron of Jackson, Miss.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Shirley M. Deshotel — 12/1/2001 Funeral services for Shirley Marie Deshotel will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday. Hammy Hall — 12/1/2001 Funral arrangements for Hammy Hall, 74, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday. Katherine Botley Hall — 12/1/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Katherine Botley Hall, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation begins at noon Saturday at the church. Mrs. Hall died at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong Kinder resident and a longtime Starlight Baptist Church member. She graduated from Carver High School in Kinder. She was a graduate of Acadia Technical School and she attended Grambling State University. She was a bank teller for the Grand Casino Coushatta for a number of years. Survivors are her husband, Carroll W. Hall; two daughters, Pavala Y. Armstrong of Dallas and Stacie V. Hall of Fort Worth; her mother, Hattie M. Botley of Kinder; and two grandchildren. Gerald J. LeBlanc — 12/1/2001 Funeral services for Gerald John LeBlanc, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. LeBlanc died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Gertha LeBlanc of Lake Charles, and several nieces and nephews. Gayle F. Miller — 12/1/2001 RAYMOND — Funeral services for Gayle F. Miller, 59, of Hathaway, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 1, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller died at 6:21 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. Elvin L. Ortego — 12/1/2001 NEW ROADS — Funeral services for Elvin Louis "Van" Ortego, 66, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 1, in St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Mausoleum in Basile under the direction of Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Mr. Ortego died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in Lake Charles. James L. Spencer — 12/1/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for James L. Spencer, 70, of Rosepine, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Friday in the local hospital. Harold P. Vincent — 12/1/2001 GUEYDAN — Funeral arrangements for Harold Paul Vincent, 53, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Shreveport hospital. James Vincent — 12/1/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for James "Butch" Vincent, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Russell Beard will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Vincent died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in a local hospital. He worked at the Dyn McDermott Strategic Oil Reserve in Hackberry, and he retired in 1989. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy E. Vincent of Sulphur; three sons, Trent Vincent and Trevis "Peepers" Vincent, both of DeQuincy, and Heath Vincent of Sulphur; three daughters, Theresa Vincent of DeQuincy and Shannon Vincent and Heather Breen, both of Sulphur; one brother, J.C. Vincent of Vinton; one sister, Melba Campbell of Westlake; and 10 grandchildren. Ouida H. Welch — 12/1/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Ouida Hoffpauir Welch, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Sue Pugh will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Welch died at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Gueydan and a longtime resident of the Lake Arthur-Jennings area. She was a 1937 graduate of Lake Arthur High School. She was a former member of the Lake Arthur Library Club. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Welch Profimo of New Orleans and Maryanne Welch Orgeron of Vera Cruz, Mexico; one son, Harold Wayland Welch Jr. of Lake Arthur; one sister, Ella V. Hoffpauir Sweeney of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Shirley M. Deshotel — 12/2/2001 Funeral services for Shirley Marie Deshotel, 65, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lewis Eiselstein will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Deshotel died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish, she was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Clevence Lee Deshotel and Vallery Sammuel Deshotel, both of LeBleu Settlement; one daughter, Darafay LeBleu Corbello of LeBleu Settlement; three brothers, Douglas Mearl LeBleu, Kenneth LeBleu and Murphy LeBleu, all of LeBleu Settlement; one sister, Eva Manuel of LeBleu Settlement; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Jimmy Granger — 12/2/2001 Graveside services for Jimmy (Jimmy Wine) Granger, 60, of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in Sallier Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Granger died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in a Lafayette care center. Estelle LeBlanc — 12/2/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Estelle Istre LeBlanc, 84, of Mermentau, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. Elsie B. Logan — 12/2/2001 Funeral services for Elsie Burnez Logan, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Luke Liechty and Jesse Halley will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Logan died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in a local care center. A native of Morringsport, she moved to Lake Charles from Shreveport in 1943. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Moss Bluff where she taught Sunday school. She was a charter member of Barksdale Baptist Church in Bossier City. Survivors include two daughters, Robbie Liechty and Pattie Abercrombie, both of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Audrey Marie Mueller and Zebe Baker, both of West Monroe; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Ina Reed — 12/2/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Mrs. Ina Reed, 69, of Fenton, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. August Mulanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Reed died at 11:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Fenton. Survivors include four brothers, Walter Reed of Fenton, John Reed of Lake Charles, Morgan Reed of Rayne and Leon Reed of Erath; and one sister, Shirley Stiles of Rosepine. Maudy B. Santanen — 12/2/2001 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Maudy Belsha Santanen, 81, of Denham Springs, will be at noon, Monday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Santanen died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in a Baton Rouge hospital. Willie Spence — 12/2/2001 Funeral services for Willie Spence, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Spence died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Corsicana, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 47 years. He worked for Schlumberger for 30 years where he retired as an operator. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Sepulvado Spence of Lake Charles; three sons, Donnie Spence of Houston, Robert S. Spence of Sulphur and Richard S. Spence of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Debbie Royer and Patricia Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. James L. Spencer — 12/2/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for James L. Spencer, 70, of Rosepine, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Dr. Paul W. Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Spencer died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Roger, Ark., he lived in Rosepine most of his life. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War, 2nd Division, 23 Infantry Regiment. He was a member of American Legion Post 0027; Rosepine Lodge 190 F&AM; Habibi Temple Shrine; Scottish Rite; Knights Temples Rhodes Commandrey; and Rosepine Chapter 204, O.E.S. He attended First Baptist Church of Rosepine. Survivors include his wife, Joy Spencer of Rosepine; one son, Nathan Spencer of Sulphur; two daughters, Nora Lea Smith of Kirbyville, Texas, and Marilyn Spencer of Rosepine; five brothers, Rudy Spencer of Tyjunju, Calif., Bobby Spencer of Quinlan, Texas, Billy Spencer of Dinuba, Calif., Kenny Spencer of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ronnie Spencer of Rosepine; two sisters, Barbara Davis of Brush, Colo., and Sue Maiville of Fairfield, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Beatrice Vasseur — 12/2/2001 Funeral services for Beatrice Vasseur, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. John Spain and Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Vasseur died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Basile, and had lived in Lake Charles since 1945. She was an apartment manager for Vasseur Real Estate. She was a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include two sons, Floyd Wayne Vasseur and Leroy Vasseur Jr., both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gloria Jean Murdock of Orange, Texas; one brother, Burkman Bertrand of Sulphur; three sisters, Bonnie Ardoin, Beulah Soileau and Carrie Gilley, all of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Harold P. Vincent — 12/2/2001 GUEYDAN — Funeral services for Harold Paul Vincent, 53, of Broussard, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment will be in Gueydan Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Vincent died at 7:28 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in a Shreveport hospital. Lucille A. Williams — 12/2/2001 MOSS BLUFF — Funeral services for Lucille Armistead Williams, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. She died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in her residence. A native of Bogalusa, she lived in Chicago for 38 years where she worked as a bookkeeper. She moved to Moss Bluff in 1963. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include six brothers, Albert Armistead, Ralph Armistead, W.L. Armistead, Gordon Armistead, Ora Armistead and Cecil Armistead, all of Moss Bluff; and one sister, Laura Armistead Goos of Moss Bluff. Clarence Alexander — 12/3/2001 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Clarence Alexander, 95, will be at noon Tuesday, Dec. 4, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. The Rev. Ezekiel Joubert will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Alexander died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He retired from Cities Service Oil Refinery after more than 31 years of service. He was a janitor at St. Matthew Baptist Church and Maplewood Church of Christ. He was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Curtis R. Alexander of Westlake; one sister, Delphine Sunners of Boutte; and five grandchildren. Alex Broussard — 12/3/2001 Funeral arrangements for Alex Broussard, 73, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Henry Broxton — 12/3/2001 Funeral arrangements for Henry Broxton, 57, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Sunday in his residence. Nola Bryant — 12/3/2001 Funeral arrangements for Nola Bryant, 100, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. Mrs. Dan Jones — 12/3/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dan (Maude Perrodin) Jones, 99, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Llano, Texas, hospital. Ronald E. Morgan — 12/3/2001 Funeral services for Ronald E. "Ronnie" Morgan, 49, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Stewart will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Morgan died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in his residence. He was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for Players Casino for many years. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl K. Morgan of Lake Charles; one son, Michael J. Guidry of Lake Charles; two daughters, Marissa A. LeJune and Shanna R. Guidry, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Darlene Hynes and Glenda Femia, both of New Orleans, Lynette Soileau of Lake Charles and Jo Sinclair and Wadeolene Alleman, both of Sulphur; his mother, Joyce B. Barras of Sulphur; and one grandchild. Mary Quebodeaux — 12/3/2001 WELSH — Funeral arrangments for Mary Quebodeaux, 72, will be announced by Hixson Funeral home. She died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. Horace Simon — 12/3/2001 Funeral arrangements for Horace Simon, 64, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Ruben D. Spell Sr. — 12/3/2001 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Ruben Dewey Spell Sr., 85, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Glynn Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Spell died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Indian Bayou, and had lived in Westlake since 1952. He was the founder and president of R.D. Spell Inc. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Spell of Westlake; one son, R. Dewey Spell Jr. of Westlake; four daughters, Jeannette Brady of Berwick, Carolyn Spell Gilley of Westlake, Dolores "Dee Dee" DuPont of Moss Bluff and Veronica Spell of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Eula M. Thibodeaux — 12/3/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Eula Mae Thibodeaux, 81, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. Welton August — 12/4/2001 Funeral arrangements for Welton "Pee Wee" August, 58, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. Virgil L. Blanchard — 12/4/2001 MIDLAND — Funeral services for Virgil Lee Blanchard, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, from St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Burial will be LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Mr. Blanchard died at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in the Crowley hospital. Alex F. Broussard — 12/4/2001 Funeral services for Alex Floyd Broussard, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Scott DesOrmeaux, Henry Mancuso and Tim Goodly and Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Broussard died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lawtell, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. He was a member of the Machinists Union local. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, and he attended St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Elma Richard Broussard of Lake Charles; two daughters, Glenda Broussard Biagas and Gwendolyn Broussard Landry, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Aaron Broussard, Charles Broussard and Joseph Oren Broussard, all of Houston; one sister, Joceline Broussard Mott of Houston; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Nola K. Bryant — 12/4/2001 Funeral arrangements for Nola Alice Kidwell Bryant, 100, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday. Loris D. Galford — 12/4/2001 Funeral services for Loris D. Galford, 71, will be held at a later date in Marlington, W.Va. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Galford died at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in a local care center. He was a native of Marlington, and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1960. He graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia's Concord College. He edited the college newspaper and was a member of the Blue Key national honor fraternity. He earned a master's degree in English from Louisiana State University in 1958. He was an Air Force veteran. He taught at Georgia Tech University. He taught at McNeese State University from 1960 to 2000. He served as director of the freshman English program. He edited numerous university texts, and he evaluated manuscripts for university and commercial publishers. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include one brother, Otis E. Galford of West Virginia, and one sister, Edith Galford McFadden of Conneaut, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the McNeese State University library, the family said. Mrs. Dan Jones — 12/4/2001 JENNINGS — Graveside services for Mrs. Dan (Maude Perrodin) Jones, 99, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Jones died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in a Llano, Texas, hospital. Virginia D. Kyer — 12/4/2001 LANCASTER, Calif.— Funeral services for Virginia Dale "Ginny" Kyer, 75, will be at noon Friday, Dec. 7, in Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary. Burial will be in Joshua Memorial Park. Additional arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday in the mortuary. Mrs. Kyer died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in Lancaster. She was a native of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Lake Charles. She had lived in Lancaster since 1970. She was a graduate of Southern University and the Southern University Demonstration School. She earned a master's degree from McNeese State University in 1966. She was a teacher at First Ward Elementary School, and she taught in Lake Charles for 19 years. She taught reading and English at Quartz Hill High School in California, and she was the reading department chairman and the freshman class sponsor. She taught English as a second language at Antelope Valley Junior College for 10 years. She retired in 1995. She was a member of Growing Valley Baptist Church. She was a church clerk and a member of the missionary society. Survivors include two sons, Edward Taylor Harris Jr. and Howard Harris, both of Lancaster; two daughters, Denise Reames of Long Beach, Calif., and Glenda Renee Harris of Lancaster; three sisters, Lillian Valentine of Vallejo, Calif., and Maude Thompson and Ruby James, both of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mary F. Quebedeaux — 12/4/2001 WELSH — Funeral services for Mary Frances Quebedeaux, 69, of Iowa, La., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn 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. Wednesday. Mrs. Quebedeaux died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Church Point. She moved from Lake Charles to Iowa, La., 25 years ago. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Michael Keith Quebedeaux of Jupiter, Fla., and Timothy Wade Quebedeaux of San Francisco; three brothers, Burt Faul of Church Point, Ferrell Faul of Angleton, Texas, and Vorice Faul of Kountze, Texas; and one sister, Vinna Mae Courville of Eunice. Lawrence H. Rivers Jr. — 12/4/2001 Funeral services for Lawrence H. Rivers Jr., 76, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. Mark Stagg will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Rivers died at 10:05 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Zwolle, and he had lived in the Lake Area since 1947. He was a Navy veteran, and he served as a radioman in the Pacific in World War II. He retired as a chief operator at Cities Service. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nelda Rivers of Lake Charles; two sons, Donald L. Rivers of Lake Charles and Alan Rivers of Indianapolis; one stepdaughter, Jan Cameron of Ecru, Miss.; one brother, Arvin Rivers of Westlake; two sisters, Pearl Jones of Shreveport, and Merle Chisholm of Maitland, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Boulevard Baptist Church building fund, the family said. Flossie L. Smith — 12/4/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Flossie Legg Smith, 88, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Monday in a League City, Texas, care center. Eula M. Thibodeaux — 12/4/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Eula Mae Thibodeaux, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 4, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Mermentau under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Mermentau, and she had lived in Sulphur for 37 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Albert James "Buddy" Thibodeaux of Crowley; three daughters, Sandra Klump of Sulphur, Frances Nugent of Estherwood and Judy Guidry of Baton Rouge; one sister, Ruby Biddick of Jennings; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Clifton Auzenne — 12/5/2001 OPELOUSAS — Funeral services for Clifton "Do" Auzenne, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery in Lawtell under the direction of Williams Funeral Home. Mr. Auzenne died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001 at his residence. Clara M. Bergeaux — 12/5/2001 EVANGELINE — Funeral services for Clara Merrie Bergeaux, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 5, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Jennings under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Bergeaux died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. Nola K. Bryant — 12/5/2001 Funeral services for Nola Alice Kidwell Bryant, 100, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Bryant died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001. Pollard Carlisle — 12/5/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Pollard "Happy" Carlisle, 87, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a San Angelo, Texas, hospital. Jerome V. Daly — 12/5/2001 Funeral arrangements for Jerome Victor Daly, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. Raymond J. Deaville — 12/5/2001 VINTON — Funeral arrangements for Raymond J. Deaville are by Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Deaville died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in residence. Survivors include two sisters, Bonnie Benoit of Vinton and Barbara Hare of Sulphur. Mrs. Jerry Doland — 12/5/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Mrs. Jerry (Leumel Dore) Doland, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Sue Pugh will officiate. Private burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:30-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Doland died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Oakdale and former resident of Jackson, Miss., New Orleans, Lake Charles and Fort Riley, Kan. She had lived in Lake Arthur for 47 years. She was a graduate of Eleanor McMains High School in New Orleans. She attended McNeese State University until 1951; she was a cheerleader, a 1950 homecoming court maid and Miss McNeese 1951. She was a member of the Lake Arthur Library Club, the PTA and the band boosters. She served on the Jeff Davis Arts Council and Friends of the Zigler Museum, and she was president and secretary of Entree Nous. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a former leader of the church junior choir and a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include her husband, Jerry W. Doland of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Mrs. Rick (Laura) Albright of Baton Rouge; two sons, Michael Doland of Lake Charles and Peter Doland of Lake Arthur; one brother, Donald E. Dore Jr. of Pascagoula, Miss.; and seven grandchildren. Tressie H. Goodeaux — 12/5/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Tressie Hines Goodeaux, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 5, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Roger Gill and Clois Cole will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Goodeaux died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a local care center. She was a native of DeRidder. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Sammy Goodeaux and Jimmy Goodeaux, both of DeRidder; four daughters, Betty Hooks and Norma Cain, both of DeRidder, Larry Bell Hicks of Westlake and Barbara Rhame of Lake Charles; two brothers, Troy Hines of Pickering and Ted Hines of DeRidder; two sisters, Floy Crisp and Juanita Copenhaven, both of DeRidder; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Annie T. Jennings — 12/5/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Annie Tyler Jennings, 88, of Bon Weir, Texas, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday. Joseph infant — 12/5/2001 Graveside services for Terrell Wade Joseph Jr., infant son of Terrell Wade Joseph Sr. and Geralyn Joseph, both of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Deacon Edward Lavine will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Additional survivors include maternal grandparents, Cheryl Nickson of Eunice and Gerald Nickson of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Diane Joseph of Lake Charles and Nolton Malveaux of Orange, Texas; and paternal great-grandparents, Mary Joseph and Marjorie Malveaux, both of Lake Charles. Alverdia S. LaFleur — 12/5/2001 EUNICE — Funeral services for Alverdia S. "Vert" LaFleur, 83, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 5, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Ted Broussard will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Paul Mausoleum. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mrs. LaFleur died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in the local hospital. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Wesley Ann "Papoose" Harvey of Evans; one sister, Monita Benoit of Eunice; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. James E. Mays — 12/5/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for James E. "Jack" Mays, 70, of Toledo Bend, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Mr. Mays died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Moore infant — 12/5/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for the infant Audriey Nellie Moore will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. Addie Roy — 12/5/2001 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Addie Roy, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jason Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Roy died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a local care center. She was a former resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Norma Jean Vidrine of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Bertha Cantley of Oakdale; one brother, Dewey Janeau of Port Arthur, Texas; and one sister, Mary Buckner of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Joseph P. Ange — 12/6/2001 Funeral services for Joseph P. Ange, 82, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Emitt Wren will officiate. Burial will be in Black Jack Cemetery in Elizabeth. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Ange died at 5:58 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Baldwin, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 70 years. He served in the Army in World War II. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Linda LeBato of Moss Bluff; two sons, Rodney Ange and Raymond Ange, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Kaylynn Chaisson — 12/6/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Kaylynn Chaisson, 54, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Chaisson died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Jerome V. Daly — 12/6/2001 Funeral services for Jerome Victor Daly, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Grieg will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Daly died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Mobile, Ala., and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1952. He owned and operated Daly's TV from 1955 to 1973 and Curtis Mathis TV until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1207 and was a lector at Immaculate Conception Cathedral for many years. Survivors include his wife, Ann G. Daly of Lake Charles; two sons, Thomas Jerome Daly of Crowley and William Gerad Daly of Las Vegas; three daughters, Wanda Ann Blackshear of Baytown, Texas, Carolyn Price of Lake Charles and Diane McKinney of Dallas; one brother, William K. Daly of Lafayette; one sister, Wanda Coffey of Sarasota, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Michael Diamond — 12/6/2001 Funeral arrangements for Michael Diamond, 50, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. Robert A. Elliott — 12/6/2001 Funeral arrangements for Robert A. "Bob" Elliott, 47, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Lake Charles. William C. Elliott — 12/6/2001 Funeral arrangements for William C. "Will" Elliott, 17, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Lake Charles. Ronald G. Farris Sr. — 12/6/2001 ANACOCO — Funeral services for Ronald G. Farris Sr., 52, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 6, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Farris Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Farris died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in his residence. Hattie P. Gearen — 12/6/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Hattie P. Gearen, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Alvin Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Gearen died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Charles and a longtime resident of DeQuincy. She was a homemaker, and she was Baptist. Survivors include three daughters, Bessie Lee McCartney of Eureka, Calif., Helen Marie Rodgers of Soledad, Calif., and Dea Ann Nix of DeQuincy; three sons, Dempsey Gearen and Jerry Lynn Gearen, both of DeQuincy, and Jimmy Wayne Gearen of Orangefield, Texas; one sister, Coda Soileau of Beaumont, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Hammy Hall Jr. — 12/6/2001 Memorial services for Hammy Hall Jr., 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Jehovah's Witnesses North Congregation Kingdom Hall. McArthur Douglas Sr. will officiate. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the hall. Mr. Hall died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran, and he served in World War II. He was a retired Firestone worker. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses North Congre-gation. Survivors include his wife, Rose Authorlee Hall of Lake Charles; four daughters, Clara Hall Tolbert of Willingboro, N.J., Jennifer Hall Bryant of Decatur, Ga., and Sharon Hall and Naomi Hall, both of Houston; one son, Terry Nigel Hall of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Georgia Hall of Opelousas and Audrey Hall Brown and Barbara Hall Cole, both of Los Angeles; four brothers, Clarence Hall of Lake Charles, James Hall of Oakland, Calif., and John Hall and Joseph Hall, both of Los Angeles; and 10 grandchildren. Wavely J. LeJeune — 12/6/2001 Funeral services for Wavely Joseph LeJeune, 83, will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Basile under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. and a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and 8-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. LeJeune died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Chataignier, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He retired from Firestone after 25 years. He played the accordion in Cajun music bands for many years, and he was a member of the Cajun French Music Association. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mable M. LeJeune of Lake Charles; two daughters, Carolyn LeJeune Duhon of Lake Charles and Susan LeJeune of Houston; two sisters, Maxie Jane Nicko of Lafayette and May LeComb of Eunice; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Alvin D. Marcantel — 12/6/2001 VIDOR, Texas — Funeral services for Alvin Douglas "Pee Wee" Marcantel, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Del Rose Cemetery. Mr. Marcantel died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in a local care center. Alfred Martin Sr. — 12/6/2001 STOCKTON, Calif. — Funeral services for Alfred Martin Sr., 75, were held Thursday, Nov. 29, in Corinthian Baptist Church. Burial was in Park View Cemetery in Manteca, Calif., under the direction of Thompson Memorial Chapel. Mr. Martin died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Kinder, and he had lived in Stockton for 62 years. He was a parts manager with BJJ Trucking Co. for 21 years. Survivors include his wife, Mytis Martin of Stockton; two daughters, Denise Machado of Stockton and Rita Cotton of Richmond, Calif.; two sons, Alfred Martin Jr. and Dennis Martin, both of Stockton; two sisters, Ola Mae Tesseno of Lake Charles and Lillian Walker of Stockton; one brother, Herbert Martin of Stockton; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Moore infant — 12/6/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services Audriey Nellie Moore of Singer, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Moore, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 6, in The Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Hennigan and T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. She died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Additional Survivors include one brother, Matthew Napolitano of Singer; one sister, Hailiey Napolitano of Singer; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Blake Lyons of Singer; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Tyler of Sulphur; maternal grandfather, Randy Buller of Sulphur; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray Moore of Singer; paternal great-grandfather, William Lyons of Singer; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Guillory of DeQuincy; maternal great-grandmother, Bernice Buller of Westlake; and maternal great-great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Malone of DeQuincy. Hazel Odom — 12/6/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Hazel Odom, 70, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 6, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Odom died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital. Jackie I. Pisani — 12/6/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Jackie Irene Pisani, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin. Mrs. Pisani died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a local care center. Eric D. Small — 12/6/2001 Funeral services for Eric D. "Twin" Small, 21, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott DesOrm-eaux will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:40 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Small died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a rap artist with Big Head Entertainment of Houston. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Derrick D. "Twin" Small of Lake Charles; one half brother, Kevin T. Berard of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Garrique Ned of Lake Charles; one sister, Torhiana Haydel of Lake Charles; his father, Kevin T. Berard Sr. of Lake Charles; his mother and stepfather, Andrea Small Haydel and Terrance Haydel of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Curley (Melrose) Small of Lake Charles; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon "Calbert" (Dorethae) Berard of Lake Charles. Flossie L. Smith — 12/6/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Flossie Legg Smith, 88, of McNary, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 6, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Glenmora. Mrs. Smith died at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in a League City, Texas, care center. Eve Vincent — 12/6/2001 CREOLE — Funeral arrangements for Eve Vincent, 66, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. Charles B. Weydert — 12/6/2001 Funeral arrangements for Charles Bernard "Ben" Weydert, 20, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Lake Charles. James F. Yeagley — 12/6/2001 OBERLIN — Funeral arrangements for James Franklin Yeagley will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Oberlin. William J. Aucoin — 12/7/2001 JENNINGS —Funeral services for William J. Aucoin, 62, of Evangeline, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 7, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Aucoin died at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center. Welton August — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Welton "Pee Wee" August, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Com-bre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 9:30 a.m., in the funeral home. Mr. August died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of the Calcasieu Association for Retarded Citizens. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one sister, Gertrude Fontenot of Lake Charles, and one brother, Joseph Willard August of Lake Charles. Nellie M. Braquet — 12/7/2001 Memorial services for Nellie Mae Barrow Braquet, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Steve Vaciro will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Braquet died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include her husband, John N. Braquet of Lake Charles; two sons, Robert N. Braquet and Richard W. Braquet, both of Houston; one daughter, Shirley Arceneaux of Flint, Mich.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Ena M. Broussard — 12/7/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Ena Marie Broussard, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Broussard died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in the Cameron hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Creole. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Doxey of Cameron and Diane Conner of Creole; one son, Robert Brous-sard of Creole; two brothers, Enes Baccigalopi and Floyd Baccigalopi, both of Creole; one sister, Tavia Benoit of Creole; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Henry Broxton Jr. — 12/7/2001 FENTON — Funeral services for Henry ''Sonny'' Broxton Jr., 57, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in St. Joseph Baptist Church. The Revs. Nathan and Arnold Wycoff will officiate. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Broxton died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Fenton, and he lived in Chicago for more than 40 years. He moved back to Fenton several years ago. He was a Navy veteran. He was a truck driver for Accurate Redi-Mix Co. for a number of years. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Broxton of Fenton and Myron Broxton of Park Forest, Ill.; six sisters, Myrtle Thierry of Lake Charles, Irma Williams of Albuquerque, N.M., Carolyn Broxton of Dallas, Marilyn Ceasar of Hayward, Calif., Ella Marge Henderson of Vallejo, Calif., and Lois Helen of Los Angeles; two brothers, Frank Broxton and Floyd Broxton, both of Fenton; and two grandchildren. Pollard Carlisle — 12/7/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Pollard ''Happy'' Carlisle, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 7, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Chapel Cemetery in Oberlin. Mr. Carlisle died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a San Angelo, Texas, hospital. Kay Lynn Chaisson — 12/7/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Kay Lynn Chaisson, 54, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 7, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Chaisson died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Mrs. Maria Crosilla — 12/7/2001 A Scripture service for Mrs. Maria Crosilla, 90, will be at 9 a.m. today, Dec. 7, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Crosilla died at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in a local hospital. Michael A. Diamond — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Michael A. Diamond, 50, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Diamond died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Tulsa, Okla., and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, and he had attended the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated from Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus. He was an instrument technician at Olin for a number of years. He was an electrical designer in the petrochemical industry. Survivors include three sons, Bradley Diamond, Michael Diamond and Brian Diamond, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Steve Diamond of Sulphur, Pat Diamond of Lake Charles and Mark Diamond of Houston; one sister, Joan Diamond of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. Gladys Dixon — 12/7/2001 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Gladys "Tommie" Dixon, 83, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Dixon died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in the local hospital. Robert A. Elliott — 12/7/2001 William C. Elliott — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Robert A. "Bob" Elliott, 47, and William Charles ''Will'' Elliott, 17, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 7, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignors Ronald Groth and Irving DeBlanc and Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The Elliotts died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in their residence. Robert Elliott was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a supervisor at Charles Reeves Construction Co. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and was a professional guide. He was a member of the Goos Cemetery Association board. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. William Elliott was a native of Lake Charles. He attended Barbe High School. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Robert Elliott's survivors include two brothers, Daniel "Dan" Elliott of Lake Charles and Don Elliott of Iowa, La.; two sisters, Carolyn Richard of San Antonio and Kathy Elliott of Lake Charles; and his mother, Katherine Verret Elliott of Lake Charles. William Elliott's survivors include one sister, Maggie Gayle Ray of Lake Charles; his mother, Debbie Riquelmy Ray of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, Katherine Verret Elliott of Lake Charles; and maternal grandparents, Jean and Henry Decell of Houston and Henry and Laurie Riquelmy of Lake Charles. Hammy Hall Jr. — 12/7/2001 Memorial services for Hammy Hall Jr., 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Jehovah's Witnesses North Congregation Kingdom Hall. MacArthur Douglas Sr. will officiate. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the hall. Mr. Hall died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran, and he served in World War II. He worked at PPG industries for many years. He was a retired Firestone worker. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses North Congregation. Survivors include his wife, Rose Authorlee Hall of Lake Charles; four daughters, Clara Hall Tolbert of Willingboro, N.J., Jennifer Hall Bryant of Decatur, Ga., and Sharon Hall and Naomi Hall, both of Houston; one son, Terry Nigel Hall of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Georgia Hall of Opelousas and Audrey Hall Brown and Barbara Hall Cole, both of Los Angeles; four brothers, Clarence Hall of Lake Charles, James Hall of Oakland, Calif., and John Hall and Joseph Hall, both of Los Angeles; and 10 grandchildren. Mary LeBleu — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Mary LeBleu, 69, of Moss Bluff, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. LeBleu died at 6:30 p.m. Wednes-day, Dec. 5, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Arthur, and she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a former aide at Resthaven Nursing Home. Survivors include one son, Tim LeBleu of Moss Bluff; five brothers, Oda Soileau, Wilton Soileau and Rodney Soileau, all of Texas, and Raymond Soileau and Michael Soileau, both of Lake Charles; six sisters, Wanda Babb, Jane Rozas, Audrey LeBlanc and Loretta Guidry, all of Lake Charles, Geneva Adams of Mississippi and Leona Peterman of Texas; and five grandchildren. LeGros infant — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Victoria Ann LeGros, infant daughter of Kevin and Tracy Anne LeGros, will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. She died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include her paternal grandfather, John Richard LeGros of Iota; maternal grandmother, Cheryl Ann Allie of Weslaco, Texas; paternal great-grandmother, Allie Rogers of Lafayette; maternal great-grandparents, Milford Theodore Nickell of Aurora, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. Julius (Dorothy) Allie of Colorado Springs, Colo. Harris L. Malbreau — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Harris LaRon Malbreau, 34, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Woodberry Congregational Church. The Rev. Elijah Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Hi-Mount Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Mal-breau died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Washington-Marion High School. He was a former employee of Calcasieu Oaks. He was a member of Woodberry Congregational Church. Survivors include one brother, Warren Malbreau of Boulder, Colo.; three sisters, Chairice Ellis of Baton Rouge and Heather Senegal and Paula Vital, both of Lake Charles; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Felton (Carol) Malbreau of Lake Charles; maternal grandfather, Curtis Tutson of Daly City, Calif.; and companion, Stacy Nelson of Lake Charles. Horace Simon — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Horace "Ace" Simon, 64, will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 8, in Living Way Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Simon died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of a bowling league. He was a member of Living Way Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Celestine Simon of Lake Charles; three daughters, Ramona Simon and Sherry Walker, both of Lake Charles, and Shelia Simon of Houston; four sons, Mark Simon of Houston and Bernard Simon, Gregory Simon and Cedric Simon, all of Lake Charles; six brothers, Henry Simon Sr., Haywood Simon Sr. and Clifton Simon Jr., all of Lake Charles, and Harry Simon Sr., Herbert Simon Sr. and Hardney Simon Sr., all of Houston; six sisters, Vera Simon and Verlicer Mills, both of Lake Charles, Virgie Gillis of Beaumont, Texas, and Velma Simon, Mary Simon and Veronica Johnson, all of Houston; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Eric D. Small — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Eric D. "Twin" Small, 21, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:40 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Small died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a rap artist with Big Head Entertainment of Houston. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Derrick D. "Twin" Small of Lake Charles; one half brother, Kevin T. Berard of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Garrique Ned of Lake Charles; one sister, Torhiana Haydel of Lake Charles; his father, Kevin T. Berard Sr. of Lake Charles; his mother and stepfather, Andrea Small Haydel and Terrance Haydel of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Curley (Melrose) Small of Lake Charles; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon "Calbert" (Dorethae) Berard of Lake Charles. Ella M. Syas — 12/7/2001 Funeral services for Ella M. Syas, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from noon Saturday. Mrs. Syas died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in a local hospital. Survivors include two brothers, Raymond Brooks of New Orleans and Jimmy Brooks of Houston, and two sisters, Wilima Lazard and Telma Dillion, both of Cut Off. Eve Vincent — 12/7/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Eve Vincent, 66, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 7, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Vacakedath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mrs. Vincent died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in the local hospital. She was a native and longtime resident of Grand Chenier. She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Phillip Vincent of Grand Chenier; two sons, John Henry Swire of Grand Chenier and Eulise Joseph "E.J." Swire of Lake Charles; one daughter, Orelia Abshire of Grand Chenier; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Charles B. Weydert — 12/7/2001 Memorial services for Charles Bernard "Ben" Weydert, 20, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Marvin Douglas and Shane Terrebone will officiate. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Weydert died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in Lake Charles. He was a Baton Rouge native and had lived in the Sulphur-Lake Charles area for 13 years. He attended Maplewood Elementary, Episcopal Day School and Sulphur High School and graduated from Barbe High School. He was a sharpshooter in the Marine Corps. Survivors include one brother, Brien Grett Weydert of Sulphur; his mother, Sherry Marquette Weydert of Youngsville; father and stepmother, Charlie and Karie Weydert of Sulphur; maternal grandmother, Lily Helm of Palmetto, Fla.; maternal grandfather, Robert Mar-quette of Sarasota, Fla.; and paternal grandmother, Ruby Cecelia Weydert of Denham Springs. James F. Yeagley — 12/7/2001 OBERLIN — Funeral services for James Franklin Yeagley, 39, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 7, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Barras and Deacon Norris Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in Guy. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mr. Yeagley died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of the Oberlin area. He was a former part-owner of Bob's Saw Shop. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, April Laird Yeagley of Oberlin; two daughters, Alecia Emily Yeagley and Samantha Nicole Gotreaux, both of Oberlin; one son, Derek James Yeagley of Oberlin; two brothers, Robert Joel Yeagley Jr. and Mike Bertrand, both of Oberlin; one sister, Brenda Yeagley Longino of Oakdale; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Betty Lou) Yeagley Sr. of Oberlin. Oran J. Crawford — 12/8/2001 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Oran J. "Pappy" Crawford, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Carroll Parham will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Mr. Crawford died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a Sulphur care center. He moved from Arcadia, Fla., to Westlake in 1952. He was a retired Conoco employee. He was a member of Bellview Baptist Church, and he was a deacon for many years. Survivors include his wife, Martha Crawford of Westlake; one daughter, Mrs. Hubert (Billie) Woods of Westlake; one sister, Dorothy Murdock of Palestine, Texas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Edward J. Daigre Sr. — 12/8/2001 Funeral services for Edward J. Daigre Sr., 87, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Daigre died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Lafayette and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired as a mechanic from Dunham Price after more than 30 years. He was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 406. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Edna Perkins Daigre of Lake Charles; one son, Edward J. Daigre Jr. of Jennings; one daughter, Margaret Daigre Stokeld of Lake Charles; one brother, Alfred Daigre of Portland, Ore.; and three sisters, Annabelle Alcock of Lake Charles, Beverly Migues of Moss Bluff and Rita McDonnell of Scottsdale, Ariz. Stella Doyal — 12/8/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Stella Doyal, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. Doyal died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Houma and a longtime resident of Kinder. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Albert Doyal of Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter, Betty Savant of Lake Charles; one brother, Mitchele Sliman of Eunice; one sister, Alida Dallas of Kinder; and four grandchildren. Loree Faulstich — 12/8/2001 Funeral services for Loree Faulstich, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from noon Monday. She died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in her residence. She moved from Robeline to Lake Charles 50 years ago. She taught for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for more than 40 years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Kermit Pharris of Shreveport, and three sisters, Jocie Pederson of Shreveport, Lois P. Davion of Lake Charles and Elouise Mims of Dallas. Uyal Fontenot — 12/8/2001 Funeral services for Uyal Fontenot, 74, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Dec. 8, 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 is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte, and he grew up in Mamou. He had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He owned and operated Fontenot's Paint and Body Shop for more than 40 years. He was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, and he was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Velma Bertrand Fontenot of Lake Charles; one son, Joseph Bradley Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sisters, Gloria Prejean and Lou Reed, both of Ville Platte; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Joseph Harrington — 12/8/2001 KAPLAN — Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph "T-Non" (Imay) Harrington, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Vincent Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kaplan Cemetery. Mrs. Harrington died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital. Delores F. LaBove — 12/8/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Delores Faye LaBove, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alton Hodnett will officiate. Burial will be in Rutherford Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today. Mrs. LaBove died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. She was a retired Cameron Elementary food technician. She was Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Michael LaBove of Cameron; one son, Robert D. LaBove of Cameron; one daughter, Christie LaBove of Sulphur; one brother, Michael James Merritt of Johnson Bayou; three sisters, Dorothy LaBove of Hackberry, Margaret Saltzman of Cameron and Helen Landry of Hathaway; her parents, Robert P. Merritt and Velma Merritt, both of Johnson Bayou; and three grandchildren. Medora Lawes — 12/8/2001 Funeral arrangements for Medora Lawes, 91, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Vallejo, Calif. Kathy A. McLean — 12/8/2001 LONGVILLE — Funeral services for Kathy Ann McLean, 44, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. McLean died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. James D. Materne — 12/8/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for James Darrell "Jamie" Materne, 26, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday. Beaulah P. Owers — 12/8/2001 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Beaulah Prewitt Owers, 93, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Toledo Bend Baptist Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Owers died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Leesville. Mathews S. Rubenstein — 12/8/2001 BRENHAM, Texas — Funeral services for Mathews S. Rubenstein, 86, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Oaks Chapel. Mr. Rubenstein died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a retired logistics engineer for General Dynamics. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Adella Rowe Rubenstein; one daughter, Cheryl Jenkines of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Legail Sanders — 12/8/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Legail Sanders, 38, of Longleaf, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. Robert J. Trahan — 12/8/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Robert J. "Bobby" Trahan, 55, of Welsh, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Revs. Joel Dillahunty and Jack Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Trahan died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lafayette. He was a superintendent for M.D. Descant Construction. He was a Jeff Davis Parish sheriff's deputy for 12 years. Survivors include his wife, Wanda L. Trahan of Welsh; three daughters, Rosalind Lognion and Kristie Trahan, both of Welsh, and Kayla Spell of Iota; four half brothers, Russell Borill of Baton Rouge, Brent Benoit of Crowley and Glen Benoit and Arthur Paul Benoit, both of Evangeline; two sisters, Thelma Seaux of Jennings and Betty Broussard of Midland; and six grandchildren. Oran J. Crawford — 12/9/2001 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Oran J. "Pappy" Crawford, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Carroll Parham will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Mr. Crawford died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a Sulphur care center. He moved from Arcadia, Fla., to Westlake in 1952. He was a retired Conoco employee. He was a member of Bellview Baptist Church, and he was a deacon for many years. Survivors include his wife, Martha Crawford of Westlake; one daughter, Mrs. Hubert (Billie) Woods of Westlake; one sister, Dorothy Murdock of Palestine, Texas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Hazel E. Cryer — 12/9/2001 KNIGHT — Graveside services for Hazel E. Cryer, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Hinson Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Cryer died at 5:56 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital. Edies Delcambre — 12/9/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Edies "Eddie" Delcambre, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mr. Delcambre died at 4:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital. Lawrence Faulk — 12/9/2001 BIG LAKE — Funeral services for Lawrence "Neg" Faulk, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. John Perrio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery in Grand Lake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Faulk died at 11:40 a.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Big Lake. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and American Legion Post 1. He retired from Union Oil of California after 34 years. He was a constable of Ward 4 in Cameron Parish for many years. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Blanchard Faulk of Big Lake; two sons, Denis Faulk of Bossier City and Lawrence "Lee" Faulk Jr. of Big Lake; six daughters, Ann Faulk Nunez of Opelousas, Louetta Faulk Falcon of Spring, Texas, and Karen Faulk Nunez, Loretta Faulk Gaspard, Geraldine Faulk Hendrix and Frances Faulk Davis, all of Big Lake; one brother, Charles Faulk of Lafayette; three sisters Olivia Demarets of Big Lake, Eva Faulk and Laura Trahan, both of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. James D. Materne — 12/9/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for James "Jamie" Materne, 26, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Phillip Cochran will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Materne died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He attended Sulphur High School and Reeves High School. He was an electrician. He attended New Beginning Community Church. Survivors include one brother, Tim Bowling Jr. of Sulphur; two sisters, Jennifer Materne and Danna Materne, both of Sulphur; mother and stepfather, Janice and Tim Bowling of Sulphur; maternal grandmother, Oveda Picard of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, David and Beverly Materne of Reeves; and stepgrandparents Charlotte Green and Tony Bowling, both of Meridian, Miss. Elsie C. Talley — 12/9/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Elsie Compton Talley, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Raymond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Beeler will officiate. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Talley died at 9:46 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in the local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Hathaway-Jennings area. She was a member of United Methodist Women and the adult Sunday school class of Raymond United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Roy W. Talley of Jennings; two brothers, John Compton and Jesse Compton, both of Jennings; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Travis D. Stringer — 12/9/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Travis D. Stringer, 32, of Merryville will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Saturday. Blanche Quebedeaux — 12/9/2001 Funeral services for Blanche Quebedeaux, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ken Arnold and E.L. Glendenning will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Quebedeaux died at 7:54 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. She was a native of Arnaudville and had lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. She attended Living Hope Bible Ministry in Moss Bluff. Survivors include two sons, Raymond Quebedeaux of Lake Charles and Aubrey Quebedeaux of Plaquemine; one daughter, Earline Bryant of Lake Charles; three brothers, John Marks of Arnaudville and Aristide Marks and Dewey Marks, both of Port Barre; five sisters, Emily Moran and Mildred Hardy, both of Port Barre, Lorena Brinegar of Bayou Pidgeon, Joyce LaCasse of Lake Charles and Odille Schexneider of Marksville; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Miriam Bailey — 12/10/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Miriam Bailey, 88, of Rosepine, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.11, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation will be today from 5-10 p.m. Mrs. Bailey died Sunday Dec. 9, 2001 in a local care center. Lawrence Faulk — 12/10/2001 BIG LAKE — Funeral services for Lawrence "Neg" Faulk, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 10, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. John Perrio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery in Grand Lake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation resumes at 8 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Faulk died at 11:40 a.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Big Lake. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and American Legion Post 1. He retired from Union Oil of California after 34 years. He was a constable of Ward 4 in Cameron Parish for many years. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Blanchard Faulk of Big Lake; two sons, Denis Faulk of Bossier City and Lawrence "Lee" Faulk Jr. of Big Lake; six daughters, Ann Faulk Nunez of Opelousas, Louetta Faulk Falcon of Spring, Texas, and Karen Faulk Nunez, Loretta Faulk Gaspard, Geraldine Faulk Hendrix and Frances Faulk Davis, all of Big Lake; one brother, Charles Faulk of Lafayette; three sisters Olivia Demarets of Big Lake, Eva Faulk and Laura Trahan, both of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Bessie D. Fontenot — 12/10/2001 Funeral services for Bessie Darby Fontenot, 93, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.11, in St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Monsignor Earl Povenza will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today with a scripture service at 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Jeanerette and lived in Lake Charles for the past 55 years. She was a former office manager, and she was also a sales clerk at Muller's Department store. She and her late husband managed family rental properties in Lake Charles for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Allen (Phyllis D' Abadie) Murdock of Zwolle; one stepson, Joseph C. D'Abadie Jr. of Austin, Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. James D. Materne — 12/10/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for James D. "Jamie" Materne, 26, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. The Rev. Phillip Cochran will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation resumes 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Materne died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001. Etta Mae Reeder — 12/10/2001 Funeral arrangements for Etta Mae Reeder, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday at her residence. Travis D. Springer — 12/10/2001 PACE COMMUNITY — Funeral services for Travis D. Springer, 32, of Merryville, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.11, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Pace Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation will be noon-10 p.m. today and Tuesday 9-11 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Springer died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in the DeRidder hospital. Iona G. Trosclair — 12/10/2001 CARLYSS — Funeral services for Iona Gertrude Trosclair, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Trosclair died Saturday Dec. 8, 2001 in a local care center. She was a native of Sulphur since 1934. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette, Catholic Daughters, Krewe of Cosmos and the bridge club. She worked as a sales clerk for Louviere Jewelry, John & JeRees, and Gilbert's Carpet. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Gregory and Melanie Jane Carlock, both of Sulphur; one sister, Cecile (Putsy) Laserre of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Mary H. Ardoin — 12/11/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Mary H. Ardoin, 81, of Indian Village, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 11, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Revs. Austin Parks and Terry Bushnell will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Ardoin died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Welsh. She was a lifelong resident of Indian Village. She was a former member of the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include five sons, Walter Ardoin, Carl Ardoin and Joseph Ardoin, all of Kinder, James Ardoin of Houston and Michael Ardoin of Phoenix; five daughters, Eva M. Bushnell of Kinder, Genevieve Vincent of Jennings, Marquita Foster of China, Texas, Barbara Harvey of Kingswood, Texas, and Marilyn Turner of La Marque, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mellie M. Byrd — 12/11/2001 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Mellie McInnis Byrd, 94, of Hornbeck, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Byrd died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in the local hospital. Clarence Daigle — 12/11/2001 Funeral services for Clarence Daigle, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Daigle died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. Delton Doucet — 12/11/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Delton Doucet, 54, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. Morris Fontenot — 12/11/2001 Funeral arrangements for Morris Fontenot, 66, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. Thomas Gallow — 12/11/2001 Funeral arrangements for Thomas Gallow, 85, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. Barbara Harrelson — 12/11/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Barbara Harrelson, 31, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Sulphur hospital. Mary Johnson — 12/11/2001 Funeral arrangements for Mary Johnson, 92, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. Glynn M. Kinchen — 12/11/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Glynn M. Kinchen, 93, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Minnesota. Edith K. Landry — 12/11/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Edith K. Landry, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the church hall, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Landry died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center. Survivors include her husband, Simon Landry of Sulphur; two daughters, Gwynda Pauline Mounce and Polly Ann Bland, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Marcelene Jones of Bryan, Texas, and Juanita Myers of Orangefield, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Helen LeBleu — 12/11/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Helen LeBleu, 85, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Sulphur care center. Victor A. Lovett III — 12/11/2001 Funeral arrangements for Victor Aemille Lovett III, 60, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. Elanor L. Marshall — 12/11/2001 HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Memorial services for Elanor Louise Evans Marshall, 84, were held Saturday Dec. 8. The Rev. Gene W. Renner officiated. Burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Minnich Funeral Home. Mrs. Marshall died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001 in her residence. She earned a bachelor's degree in English, physical education and social sciences in 1939 from Hiram College of Ohio. She was a high school English and physical-education teacher. She was a member of the American Association of University Women and the PTA, and she volunteered at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She helped organize the first kindergarten class at Lincoln Elementary School in Halfway, Md., in 1949. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Reformed Church. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Marshall; two sons, Rex B. Marshall of Boonsboro, Md., and Lee E. Marshall of Williamsburg, Va.; one sister, Jean Glennan of Jupiter, Fla.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preston Peloquin Sr. — 12/11/2001 Memorial services for Preston Peloquin Sr., 74, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. The body was donated to science. Mr. Peloquin died Monday, Nov. 10, 2001, in his home. Iona G. Trosclair — 12/11/2001 CARLYSS — Funeral services for Iona Gertrude Trosclair, 86, of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 11, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is until the service. Mrs. Trosclair died Saturday Dec. 8, 2001 in a local care center. She was a native of Vinton, and she had lived Sulphur since 1934. She was a sales clerk for Louviere Jewelry, John & JeRees, and Gilbert's Carpet. She was a member of the Krewe of Cosmos and the bridge club. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Gregory and Melanie Jane Carlock, both of Sulphur; one sister, Cecile "Putsy" Lasserre; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. William T. Welborn — 12/11/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for William T. ''Bill'' Welborn, 74, of Lafayette, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Jennings United Methodist Church. Burial with full military rites will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Welborn died at 5:05 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10. 2001, in his residence. Harry E. Alexander — 12/12/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral arrangements for Harry E. Alexander, 78, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. Nora S. Anderson — 12/12/2001 Funeral arrangements for Nora Smith Anderson, 82, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. Delton Doucet — 12/12/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Delton Doucet, 54, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 12, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Russi will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mr. Doucet died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Eunice. He was a 1964 graduate of Eunice High School. He was an alumnus of McNeese State University and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He was a National Guard veteran. He was a retired employee of Dupre Transport of Lafayette, and he was a retired member of Iron Worker Local 678. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a 1999 and 2000 past Grand Knight, and he received the 2001 Knight of the Year Award. Survivors include his wife, Nita Conley Doucet of Oakdale; two sons, Delton Duane Doucet of Oberlin and Kevin D. Doucet of Lake Charles; his parents, Sidney Doucet Jr. and Amy Richard Doucet, both of Eunice; and four grandchildren. Morris Fontenot — 12/12/2001 Funeral services for Morris Fontenot, 66, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. E.J. McCann will officiate. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery in Morse. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Fontenot died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles-Moss Bluff area. He was an Army veteran. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 221Ϊ2 years. He was a member of Indian Village Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Doris Romero Fontenot of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Christine Fontenot of Orange, Texas, Donna Fontenot Blount of Virginia and Jessica Fontenot of Moss Bluff; one son, Kenneth Fontenot of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Clarence Fontenot of Lake Charles, Leonard Fontenot of Omaha, Neb., and Elwin Fontenot of Baytown, Texas; two sisters, Jean Deen of LaGrange, Ga., and Helen Lewis of Bossier City; and two grandchildren. Ezora Garbarino — 12/12/2001 ELTON — Funeral services for Ezora Garbarino, 101, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Garbarino died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a Kinder hospital. She was a native of Elton. She was a former honorary member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Paul Preston Garbarino; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Stephen D. Gray — 12/12/2001 Memorial services for Stephen Douglas Gray, 52, will at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in First Christian Church. The body was donated to science. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Gray died at 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in his residence. Thaddius R. Hanson — 12/12/2001 EL DORADO, Ark. &emdash; Funeral services for Thaddius Ray Hanson, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in Bailey's Funeral Home. Burial will be at Jolley Cemetery in Junction, City, Ark. Mr. Hanson died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a Plano, Texas care center. Barbara Harrelson — 12/12/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Barbara Harrelson, 31, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 12, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stanley Cemetery in Glenmora. Mrs. Harrelson died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. Amandus M. Ihli — 12/12/2001 SPOKANE, Wash. — Funeral services for Amandus M. "Cap" Ihli, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, from St. Patrick Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Khue will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery under the direction of Riplinger Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Ihli died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001. He served in the Army for 22 years. He was an 18-year member of the Green Berets and was among the first group to go to Vietnam. He served in Okinawa, Thailand and Germany. He was a real estate appraiser in Spokane for 10 years. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 45, VFW Post 1474, Eagles Aerie 2 and the Special Forces Association. Survivors include his wife, Dawn Ihli of Spokane; three sons, Ralph Ihli of Seymour, Tenn., Sam Ihli of Lake Charles and Toby Ihli of Sulphur; one daughter, Johanna Ihli of Houston; three brothers, Les Ihli of LaGrande, Ore., Ben Ihli of Ephrata, Wash., and Vincent Ihli of Las Vegas; three sisters, Merce LaPorte of La Habra, Calif., Millie Rova of Yakima, Wash., and Marie Rush of Ephrata; and 11 grandchildren. Grace M. Langston — 12/12/2001 Funeral services for Grace Marie Langston, 89, of Sulphur, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 10 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Langston died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Kenner. She lived in Lake Charles for 50 years and moved to Sulphur eight years ago. She was a telephone operator in New Orleans for 10 years. She was a member of the American Legion and the Ladies of the Sahara. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Myers of Sulphur; two sisters, Claire Seemann and Jouliette Kain, both of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Victor A. Lovett III — 12/12/2001 MOSS BLUFF — Funeral services for Victor Aemille Lovett III, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rick McClain will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from noon Thursday. Mr. Lovett died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of New Orleans. He moved to the Lake Area from Pattaya, Thailand, 31Ϊ2 years ago. He was a sales representative for Betz Process Chemicals. He was Christian. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Lovett of Moss Bluff; two sons, Kevin Bret Lovett of Beaumont, Texas, and Daryl Wayne Lovett of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Laura Lea Michel of Denison, Texas; and one sister, Elizabeth Lovett of Laguna Beach, Calif. Milton O. Lundstrom — 12/12/2001 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Milton O. Lundstrom, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Lundstrom died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at Fort Polk. Margaret Monceaux — 12/12/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Margaret Monceaux, 89, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. Evanna Newton — 12/12/2001 Funeral arrangements for Evanna Newton, 86, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. Esther Nichols — 12/12/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Esther Nichols, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Eddie Clement and Leonard Guillott will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home and from noon Thursday in the church. Mrs. Nichols died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in DeQuincy. She was a native of Reddell and a longtime resident of DeQuincy. She worked for Service Rexall for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was a member of WMU and the church Sunday school class. Survivors include two sons, Wilmer A. Nichols III of Sulphur and Alfred E. Nichols of DeQuincy; one daughter, Mrs. John (Beverly) Pureta of DeQuincy; three brothers, A.P. Lounsberry of Alexandria, Charles Lounsberry of LeCompte and Edward Lounsberry of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Joyce Lounsberry Bruce of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. U. Stanley Roberts — 12/12/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for U. Stanely Roberts, 76, of Rosepine, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. Mr. Roberts died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in the local hospital. Marshall Drake — 12/13/2001 Funeral arrangements for Marshall Drake, 51, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. Elmer E. Finch — 12/13/2001 Funeral services for Elmer Earl Finch, 71, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today. Mr. Finch died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Minner, Texas, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. He was a retired Army paratrooper. He was Baptist. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Finch and Ruthie Finch, both of Texas; one son, Doug Finch of Texas; two stepsons, David Baker of Lake Charles and Ray Baker of Atlanta; two stepdaughters, Deborah Odum and Julie Sampley, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Delidia J. Fontenot — 12/13/2001 EUNICE — Memorial services for Delidia J. Fontenot, 82, will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 13, in Quirk & Son Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Fontenot died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001. Vernon L. Goins — 12/13/2001 GROVES, Texas — Funeral services for Vernon L. Goins, 77, were held Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Levingston Funeral Home. Burial was in Old Cypress Cemetery near DeRidder. Additional arrangements were by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Goins died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in his residence. Thaddeous R. Hanson — 12/13/2001 EL DORADO, Ark. — Funeral services for Thaddeous R. Hanson, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 13, in Bailey Funeral Home. The Rev. David O'Dell will officiate. Burial will be in Jolley Cemetery. Mr. Hanson died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a Plano, Texas, care center. He was a native of New Hope, Ark. He retired as a brakeman for Missouri Pacific Railroad after 34 years. He was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Georgia H. Hanson of El Dorado; two sons, Thaddeous Wayne Hanson of Baton Rouge and Charles M. Hanson of Richardson, Texas; three sisters, Hazel Hammond of New Orleans, Jewel Purvis of Magee, Miss., and Dorothy Kearney of Houston; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Thurman Holt — 12/13/2001 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Thurman Holt, 61, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. Mr. Holt died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in Leesville. Glynn M. Kinchen — 12/13/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Glynn McCain Kinchen, 93, of Clinton, Minn., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Kinchen died at 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in a Clinton care center. She was a native of Atlanta and a longtime resident of DeRidder. She taught in Singer, Grand Bayou, Merryville and DeRidder, and she retired in 1970. She was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service and the Matt Lucius Cain Sunday school class. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Glynn Prior of Ortonville, Minn; two sisters, Theodosia Sensintaffar of Salem, Mo., and Beth Phillippe of Long Beach, Miss.; and one grandchild. Louis LeBrun — 12/13/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Louis LeBrun, 85, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. R. Curtis McLain — 12/13/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for R. Curtis McLain, 70, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lafayette hospital. Margaret Monceaux — 12/13/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Margaret Monceaux, 89, of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 13, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Mrs. Monceaux died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Evanna L. Newton — 12/13/2001 Funeral services for Evanna LaFleur Newton, 86, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Grieg will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m., and 8-9 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Newton died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Kinder, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 70 years. She worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co. for many years, and she retired from Muller's Department Store. She was a member of the American Legion and VFW auxiliaries. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one son, Ray Newton of Topsy; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Esther L. Nichols — 12/13/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Esther Lounsberry Nichols, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 13, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Eddie Clement and Leonard Guillott will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mrs. Nichols died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in DeQuincy. She was a native of Reddell and a longtime resident of DeQuincy. She worked for Service Rexall for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was a member of WMU and the church Sunday school class. Survivors include two sons, Wilmer A. Nichols III of Sulphur and Alfred E. Nichols of DeQuincy; one daughter, Mrs. John (Beverly) Puerta of DeQuincy; three brothers, A.P. Lounsberry of Alexandria, Charles Lounsberry of LeCompte and Edward Lounsberry of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Joyce Lounsberry Bruce of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Josephine D. Taylor — 12/13/2001 Funeral arrangements for Josephine Dejean Taylor, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Atlanta. James M. Wright — 12/13/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for James M. Wright, of Rosepine, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. Harry E. Alexander — 12/14/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Memorial services for Harry Earl Alexander, 78, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in Miguez Funeral Home. The body was cremated. Mr. Alexander died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Nora S. Anderson — 12/14/2001 Funeral services for Nora Smith Anderson, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Anderson died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Opelousas and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, Alfred Anderson, Terry Anderson, Harry Anderson and Dalton Anderson, all of Lake Charles, and Leon Anderson of Palmdale, Calif.; two daughters, Nora Chatman of Lake Charles and Joyce Malbrew of Pacoma, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Don L. Appleman Sr. — 12/14/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Don L. Appleman Sr., 58, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. Katherine B. Arnold DERIDDER — Funeral services for Katherine B. Arnold, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Loyd Jeane will officiate. Burial will be in Arnold Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Arnold died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Junction-Merryville area. She was a member of Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Survivors include four sons, John Roy Arnold of Buna, Texas, Robbie Arnold of Merryville, David Arnold of Palmer, Texas, and Shawn Arnold of Malvern, Ark.; one daughter, Octavia Morrison of Junction; three brothers, Neil Harvey of Oregon, Raymond Harvey of DeRidder and Wayne Harvey of Illinois; one sister, Juanita Kavorkain of Modesto, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Galvey Bertrand — 12/14/2001 Funeral arrangements for Galvey Bertrand, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. Lettie S. Dees — 12/14/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Lettie Scoggins Dees, 95, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Dees died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in a local care center. Jack R. Dunnehoo — 12/14/2001 REEVES — Funeral services for Jack R. Dunnehoo, 46, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Reeves Bible Church. The Rev. Glenn Ducharme will officiate. Burial will be in Lyles Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Dunnehoo died at 7:23 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was an alumnus of Barbe High School and Camp Pearl. He was a senior service technician at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Lake Charles. He was a member of Reeves Bible Church and was a Sunday school teacher and a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Taija Dunnehoo of Reeves; one son, Leon Randall Dunnehoo of Reeves; three daughters, Ruby Lee Dunnehoo, Adele Lynne Dunnehoo and Lillian Sue Dunnehoo, all of Reeves; one brother, Dennis D. Dunnehoo of Plano, Texas; two sisters, Peggy Frost of Reeves and Dee Ann Benckenstien of Sulphur; and his parents, Elmer and Carita Dunnehoo of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the Camp Pearl dining hall fund, the family said. Isiah Evans — 12/14/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Isiah Evans, 81, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local care center. Dellet Frank — 12/14/2001 Funeral arrangements for Dellet Frank, 65, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Houston. Thomas Gallow — 12/14/2001 Funeral services for Thomas Gallow, 85, of Iowa, La., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Gallow died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice, and he had lived in Iowa, La., for 52 years. He served in the Army in World War II and earned a Purple Heart. He was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Alma P. Gallow of Iowa, La.; one son, Nazeeh Abdullah of Houston; one daughter, Joanne LeBlanc of Lake Charles; three brothers, Willie Gallow of Woodland, Calif., Arthur Gallow of Lake Charles and Lawrence Gallow of Oakland, Calif.; one sister, Elnora Dixon of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Medora D. Laws — 12/14/2001 Funeral services for Medora D. Laws, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Evergreen Baptist Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Laws died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in Vallejo, Calif. Louis LeBrun — 12/14/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Louis LeBrun, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Hollifield will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. LeBrun died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was Baptist. Survivors include three sons, Louis "Ron" LeBrun and Henry LeBrun, both of Sulphur, and James Thomas LeBrun of Lake Charles; one daughter, Daphne Elizabeth LeBrun of Sulphur; one brother, Roland LeBrun of Sulphur; four sisters, Ada LeJune, Artie Wyninger and Patsy Carlin, all of Sulphur, and Frankie Franklin of Pensacola, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. R. Curtis McLain — 12/14/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for R. Curtis McLain, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in First Church of Christ. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. McLain died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital. Etta M. Reeder — 12/14/2001 Funeral services for Etta Mae Reeder, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Combre Funeral Home. Bishop William Gauthier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Reeder died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Bayou Beta and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include five sons, Donald Richard of Beaumont, Texas, and Edward Richard, Glenn Richard, Pete Richard and John Richard, all of Lake Charles; five sisters, Judith Leday of Houston, Marie Pelican of Dallas, and Natlie Celestine, Annattea Dumas and Linda Mayo, all of Lake Charles; one brother, George Rue of Alexandria; 48 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. George T. Royer — 12/14/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for George T. Royer, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. David Hennigan, Tim Mahoney and B.J. Rhymes will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Royer died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy-Houston River area. He was a retired boilermaker and was a member of International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local 587 in Orange, Texas. He was a member of the National Guard. He was a certified and licensed bootmaker and was a visiting lecturer for the McNeese State University Elderhostel Program. He was a member of the Louisiana Alligators Association. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Camy Royer of DeQuincy; three daughters, Jolene Constance and Cheryl Inboden, both of DeQuincy, and Peggy Green of Westlake; one brother, Alvin Royer of Sulphur; one sister, Johnie Justus of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. LeGale Sanders — 12/14/2001 LONGLEAF — Funeral services for LeGale Sanders, 38, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in his residence. Howard Tucker — 12/14/2001 Funeral arrangements for Howard Tucker, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. Inez Williams — 12/14/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Inez Williams, 69, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the local hospital. Melvin D. Wright — 12/14/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Melvin Douglas Wright, 61, of Rosepine, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Wright died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in his residence. Thomas N. Andrus Sr. — 12/15/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Thomas N. Andrus Sr., 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 15, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery. Mr. Andrus died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in the local hospital. Don L. Appleman Sr. — 12/15/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Don L. Appleman Sr., 58, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Mr. Appleman died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Pittsburgh, and he had lived in Sulphur for 22 years. He was a heavy-equipment operator for the Army Corps of Engineers during the Vietnam War. He was a boilermaker and was a former Cities Service employee. He worked for Harrah's. He was a member of Fist Baptist Church. Survivors include Judy M. Appleman of Sulphur; one son, Don L. Appleman Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jody Appleman of Sulphur; two brothers, Mark Appleman of Canfield, Ohio, and Robert Appleman of Boardman, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Compassionate Friends Network, the family said. James W. Barger — 12/15/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for James Wade Barger, 84, will be at noon Monday, Dec. 17, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Barger died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Prescott, Ark. He was a retired Cities Service employee. Survivors include his wife, Anita Sumrall Barger of Sulphur; one son, Harold Barger of Sulphur; two sisters, Peggy Nichols of Stamps, Ark., and Patsy Thorpe of Camden, Ark.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Galvey J. Bertrand — 12/15/2001 Funeral services for Galvey Joseph "Bert" Bertrand, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 15, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Creole under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Friday. Mr. Bertrand died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Kaplan. He moved from Crowley to Lake Charles 30 years ago. He was a member of the VFW, the Cajun French Music Association and the Cajun Travelers. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Melvin Joseph Bertrand of Creole, Mike Bertrand of Westlake and Gervin Paul Bertrand of China, Texas; three daughters, Gail Villijion of Estherwood, Sandra Babineaux of Westlake and Mona Guillory of Lake Charles; 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Gary Bonin — 12/15/2001 Funeral services for Gary Bonin, 45, of Gueydan, will be at 4 p.m. today, Dec. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Mr. Bonin died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001. He was a native and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School. He worked on the family farm in Gueydan. Survivors include one son, Matthew Bonin of Flagstaff, Ariz.; one daughter, Allie Bonin of Flagstaff; one brother, Paul Bonin of Lake Charles; two sisters, Kit Hebert of Lafayette and Carrie Dondis of Lake Charles; and his mother, Chappuis Bonin of Lake Charles. Priscilla V. Cormier — 12/15/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Priscilla Vizena Cormier, 54, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Carter Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Cormier died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Hazel E. Dugas — 12/15/2001 Funeral services for Hazel Edna Dugas, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mrs. Dugas died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in a local care center. She was a native of Opelousas. She moved from Maxie to Lake Charles in 1933. She retired from Bailey Drugstore and from Gordon's Drug Store. She was a Pink Lady at Christus-St. Patrick Hospital. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and VIC. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include two cousins, Estelle Natalie and George Natalie. Patsy Dunnehoo — 12/15/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Patsy Dunnehoo, 55, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 15, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. Dunnehoo died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Dunnehoo Manuel of Oberlin and Margeret Dunnehoo Bell and Meredith Dunnehoo Granger, both of Kinder; three brothers, Bruce LaFargue of Lake Charles and Carlos LaFargue and Wayland LaFargue, both of Kinder; one sister, Loretta LaFargue Sanders of Kinder; her mother, Maggie LaFargue of Kinder; and six grandchildren. Shirley Eubanks — 12/15/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Shirley Eubanks, 67, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the local hospital. Dellet P. Frank — 12/15/2001 Funeral services for Dellet P. Frank, 65, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 15, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Mr. Frank died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Seanette Frank of Houston; two sons, Steven Frank and Halbert Frank, both of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Wanda K. Wilson of Houston and Anita Poole-Barnes of Brenham, Texas; three brothers, S.Y. Frank of Houston, Rellick Frank of Lake Charles and Adam Frank of Eunice; and one sister, Rose Conway of Houston. Roy L. McDaniel Jr. — 12/15/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Roy L. McDaniel Jr., 36, of Turkey Creek, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. Etta M. Reeder — 12/15/2001 Funeral services for Etta Mae Reeder, 67, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 15, in Combre Funeral Home. Bishop William Gauthier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Reeder died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Bayou Beta and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include five sons, Donald Richard of Beaumont, Texas, and Edward Richard, Glenn Richard, Peter Richard and John Richard, all of Lake Charles; five sisters, Judith Leday of Houston, Marie Pelican of Dallas, and Natlie Celestine, Annattea Dumas and Linda Mayo, all of Lake Charles; one brother, George Rue of Alexandria; 48 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. George T. Royer — 12/15/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for George T. Royer, 65, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 15, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. David Hennigan, Tim Mahoney and B.J. Rhymes will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Royer died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy-Houston River area. He was a retired boilermaker and was a member of International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local 587 in Orange, Texas. He was a member of the National Guard. He was a certified and licensed bootmaker and was a visiting lecturer for the McNeese State University Elderhostel Program. He was a member of the Louisiana Alligators Association. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Camy Royer of DeQuincy; three daughters, Jolene Constance and Cheryl Inboden, both of DeQuincy, and Peggy Green of Westlake; one brother, Alvin Royer of Sulphur; one sister, Johnnie Justus of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. Alma A. Self — 12/15/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Alma Angeline Self, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Rutherford will officiate. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery in Leesville. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Self died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in a Rosepine care center. She was a native of Seiper. She moved from Leesville to DeRidder in 1968. She was a retired Beauregard Parish school custodian. She was a member of Castor Baptist Church in Leesville. Survivors include four daughters, Alice Singletary of Leesville, Mary Cook of Chatsworth, Ga., and Wanda Adair and Sandra Pfaff, both of DeRidder; three sons, George Clifford Self of DeRidder, William E. Self of Call, Texas, and Charles Self of Leesville; two sisters, Florence Hurley and Claudine Miller, both of DeRidder; one brother, Artie Ray Self of DeRidder; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren. Howard Tucker — 12/15/2001 Private funeral services for Howard Tucker, 80, were held recently. The body was cremated. Arrangements were by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Tucker died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in a local hospital. Mary B. Vail — 12/15/2001 Funeral services for Mary Berken Vail, 41, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 15, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. Vail died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Jennings, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 24 years. She was a 1978 graduate of Jennings High School and a 1981 graduate of McNeese State University. She was an executive assistant at Fletcher's Wholesale. She was a member of Rice, Cattle and Soybean Production of South Lake Charles. She was a member of the Farm Services Agency committee and the Farm Bureau's women's committee. She was chairman of the Calcasieu Agriculture in the Classroom committee and was a member of the district committee. She was the 1990 Calcasieu Parish Outstanding Farm Woman of the Year. She was a volunteer at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Chapel, the Ladies Altar Society and the chapel pastoral committee. She was the chapel's organist. Survivors include her husband, Mark Vail of Lake Charles; one son, Brandon Vail of Lake Charles; two daughters, Kristie Vail and Allison Vail, both of Lake Charles; one brother, John Berken of Jennings; four sisters, Deborah Clement of Hathaway, Judy Fletcher of Lake Charles, Sharon Cassiere of Metairie and Elaine Berken of Lafayette; her parents, Vincent and Marie Thevis Berken of Roanoke; and grandmother, Veronica Thevis of Branch. Inez C. Williams — 12/15/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Inez C. Williams, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, in Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.Mrs. Williams died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in the local hospital. Rev. Paul E. Carroll — 12/16/2001 HINESTON — Funeral services for the Rev. Paul E. Carroll, 56, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 16, in Hineston Tabernacle. Burial will be in Fellowship Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. The Rev. Carroll died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in a Minden care facility. Priscilla V. Cormier — 12/16/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Priscilla Vizena Cormier, 54, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Cormier died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in a local hospital. Mrs. Ethelyn Earls — 12/16/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ethelyn Earls, 80, of Lake Charles will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Sulphur hospital. Mrs. Shirley Eubanks — 12/16/2001 SULPHUR — Memorial services for Mrs. Shirley Eubanks, 66, of Sulphur will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 16, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Eubanks died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. Bobbie B. Harvill — 12/16/2001 VINTON — Memorial services for Bobbie "Poppy" Buxton Harvill will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Mrs. Harvill died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in Mexico City. She was a native of Starks. She was a member of the MOC Women's Auxiliary and the VFW Post 4759 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, John Harvill of Merryville; three daughters, Michelle Moore, Rachel Johnson and Gabrielle Williamson, all of Vinton; one sister, Vernell Gillis of Starks; four brothers, G.L. "Chick" Buxton of Pasadena, Texas, Roy Buxton of Lumberton, Texas, and Greg Gillis and David Gillis, both of Starks; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Dorthy Hatchette — 12/16/2001 Funeral arrangements for Dorthy Hatchette, 89, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Roy L. McDaniel Jr. — 12/16/2001 TURKEY CREEK — Funeral services for Roy Leonard McDaniel Jr. 38, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, in Turkey Creek United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. McDaniel died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in his residence. James Norman — 12/16/2001 Funeral arrangements for James Norman, 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. Dr. Harold J. Sabatier — 12/16/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Dr. Harold J. Sabatier, 83, of Elton will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. Louise Smith — 12/16/2001 Funeral arrangements for Louise Smith, 64, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Shirley B. Snow ANNISTON, Ala. — Funeral services for Shirley B. Snow, 64, were held Saturday, Dec. 15, from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert Sullivan officiated. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory in Anniston. Mrs. Snow died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in her residence. She was the owner of Crossroads Bookstore and co-owner of Snow Brick Company. She was retired from Wessex House Nursing Home. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Angela Peck Manuel of Lake Charles and Samantha Kelly Shurbutt of Anniston; one son, Donald Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sisters, Hazel Phillips of Talledega, Ala., and Helen Doss of Anniston; two brothers, Ralph Ezell of Anniston and Harold Ezell of Riverside, Ala.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Gary Bonin — 12/17/2001 Funeral services for Gary Bonin, 45, of Gueydan, were held Saturday, Dec. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry Greig officiated. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery. Mr. Bonin died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001. He was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School. He worked on a Gueydan farm. Survivors include a son, Matthew Bonin of Flagstaff, Ariz.; one daughter, Allie Bonin of Flagstaff; his mother, Shirley Chappuis Bonin of Lake Charles; one brother, Paul Bonin of Lake Charles; two sisters, Kit Hebert of Lafayette and Carrie Dondis of Lake Charles; and his grandmother, Mrs. Charles Stansel of Gueydan. Earl Cook — 12/17/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Earl Eugene Cook, 78, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Marksville hospital. Marshall Drake Sr. — 12/17/2001 Funeral services for Marshall Drake Sr., 51, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mr. Drake died at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. He lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was an operator at Arch Chemicals, formerly Olin Chemicals, for nearly 30 years. He was a Vietnam veteran from the U.S. Army. He coached youth league football. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Garrick Drake of Lake Charles; one daughter, Felicia Drake of Lake Charles; two sons, Renaldo Dwayne Drake of Oakland, Calif., and Marshall "Nynie" Drake Jr. of Lake Charles; five sisters, Julia Bellow and Shirley Jones, both of Lake Charles, Gloria Perkins of Sulphur, Annie Mae Castino of Los Angeles and Bernadine Richard of Compton, Calif.; three brothers, Matthew and Charles Drake, both of Lake Charles, and Cornelius Drake Jr. of Columbia, S.C.; and one grandchild. Bobbie B. Harvill — 12/17/2001 VINTON — Memorial services for Bobbie Buxton "Poppy" Harvill will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Harvill died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in Mexico City. Elnora Johnson — 12/17/2001 Funeral arrangements for Elnora Johnson, 83, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Mary Lee Johnson — 12/17/2001 Funeral services for Mary Lee Johnson, 92, will be at noon Tuesday, Dec. 18, in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Johnson died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Gold Dust and lived in Lake Charles for 57 years. She was a member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Linzy Scott of Los Angeles and Roosevelt Scott of Gardina, Calif.; two sisters, Mandy Martin and Isabella Price, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Odelia Johnson — 12/17/2001 Funeral services for Mrs. Harvey R. (Odelia) Johnson, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Johnson died at 8:12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Evangeline and lived in Lake Charles since 1969. Survivors include three sons, Robert L. Johnson of Welsh, Joseph "Joe" Johnson and Andrew H. Johnson, both of Grand Lake; two daughters, Mable M. Morein of Leesville and Sally Ann Domingue of Grand Chenier; one sister, Theresa Doucet of Moss Bluff; her stepfather, Elmer Miller of Moss Bluff; 16 grand-children; and 13 great-grandchildren. Doris J. Johnston — 12/17/2001 OAKDALE— Funeral services for Doris Jean Johnston, 55, of Glenmora, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Johnston died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001. Anasta E. Perrodin — 12/17/2001 Funeral services for Anasta E. Perrodin, 77, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Perrodin died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Bellview. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II. He received the Navy Occupational Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Seventh Award, American Campaign Medal, Victory World War II Medal and Defense Service Medal. Survivors include one son, Colombus Perrodin of Houston, Texas; five brothers, Junius Perrodin of Opelousas, Eugene Perrodin of Lafayette and Narry Bobby Perrodin, Floyd Shilry Perrodin and Joseph Lee Perrodin, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Marie Morrison of Scott and Sylvian Perrodin Auzenne of Duarte, Calif.; five grand-children; and one great-grandchild. Harold Sabatier — 12/17/2001 ELTON — Funeral services for Dr. Harold Sabatier, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial with military graveside honors will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with a Scripture service and rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Dr. Sabatier died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Elton and graduate of Elton High School. He earned his bachelor's of science in pre-med from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette. In 1942, he graduated from Louisiana State University Medical School. Dr. Sabatier completed a rotating internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans in 1943. He served as a U.S. Army Medical Corp flight surgeon and was captain in the U.S. Air Force from 1943-1945. He was an admitting physician at Charity Hospital until 1946. He served as resident physician at Charity Hospital in Lafayette from 1946-1948. He began his general practice in Elton and later moved to Jennings, where he remained until 1979. He served as a member and was president of the medical staff of Jennings American Legion Hospital. He was elected coroner of Jefferson Davis Parish in 1948 and served in that capacity for 31 years. He organized New Directions, an out-patient alcohol and substance abuse group, in Jennings in 1978. After retirement from private practice, he worked as an emergency medicine physician from 1979-1995 in the Lafayette and Baton Rouge areas. He served as a consulting physician to several alcohol, drug and substance-abuse clinics. For 20 years he was a consultant to various long-term care facilities for the state Department of Health and Hospital Services, in addition to serving on the parish sanity commission for the 31st Judicial District Court in Jefferson Davis Parish. He was a member of the Jefferson Davis Parish Medical Society, Louisiana State Medical Society and the American Medical Associ-ation. In 1992, he was recognized by the AMA for 50 years of continuous member-ship. He was a founding board member of Jefferson Davis Nursing Home and the Jennings American Legion Hospital. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Dr. Sabatier was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings for 35 years. He was a member and Eucharistic minister of St. Peter Catholic Church in Carencro for 10 years and St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton for three years. He was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Colombus. He was invested into the Order of the Knights of St. Gregory and the Order of St. Charles. He received the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Cross and was a charter member of the East Deanery Serra Club of the Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles. Survivors include four sons, Dr. John Sabatier of Mandeville, Dr. James M. Sabatier of Oxford, Miss., William C. Sabatier and Douglas J. Sabatier of Henderson; four daughters, Dr. Susan G. Sabatier of Henderson, Patricia N. Sabatier of Lafayette, Paula S. Doiron of Bougalusa and Dr. Martha S. Hoag of Jennings; 32 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities or the charities of one's choice, the family said. Raymond Williams — 12/17/2001 Funeral arrangements for Raymond Williams, 52, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. Linda M. Wilson — 12/17/2001 Funeral arrangements for Linda M. Wilson, 45, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. John L. Anderson Jr. — 12/18/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for John L. Anderson Jr., 79, will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 19, in Bilbo and Roberts Street Church of Christ. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Anderson died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in the Pineville hospital. Barbara L. Carmouche — 12/18/2001 Funeral arrangements for Barbara Lynn Malveaux Carmouche, 41, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. Earl E. Cook — 12/18/2001 GLENMORA — Funeral services for Earl Eugene Cook, 78, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 18, from St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will be in Methodist Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Cook died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in the Marksville hospital. Edward Darby — 12/18/2001 Funeral services for Edward Darby, 90, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Richard Hoffpauir and Tracy MacKenzie will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Mr. Darby died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of New Iberia, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. He was a retired Standard Supply and Hardware Co. salesman. He served in the Army in World War II. He was a Mason. He was a member of University United Methodist Church and Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Edward B. Darby of Sulphur; one daughter, Layne St. Julien of Newark, Del.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Ethelyn L. Earls — 12/18/2001 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Funeral services for Ethelyn Lefebyre Earls, 80, of Sulphur, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 18, in Centenary Chapel. Burial will be in Memphis National Cemetery. Arrange-ments are by Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mrs. Earls died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Phillip M. Earls of Virginia Beach, Va., and Dr. Felton J. Earls of Boston; two daughters, Carol Earls Franklin of Lake Charles and Lynne Earls Scoggins of Atlanta; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pearlie Mae LeBlanc — 12/18/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Pearlie Mae LeBlanc, 97, will be at 12:30 p.m. today, Dec. 18, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGraff will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in a local hospital. Jimmy R. McFatter — 12/18/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Jimmy Ray McFatter, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery in Dry Creek. Mr. McFatter died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in a local care center. Pearl McGee — 12/18/2001 Funeral services for Pearl McGee, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Dennis Messimer and Robby Bacon will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. McGee died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Johannesburg, South Africa. She was a native of Jennings, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 57 years. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of South City Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Navy Troy McGee of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Linda Messimer of Johannes-burg; two brothers, Lynn Trahan of Sulphur and Charles Trahan of Las Vegas; five sisters, Elida Spears of Gonzales, Ethel Vinizant of Brookhaven, Miss., and Betty Bacon, Doris Reed and Lena Comeaux, all of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. Anasta E. Perrodin — 12/18/2001 Funeral services for Anasta E. Perrodin, 77, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Dec. 18, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Perrodin died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Bellview. He served in the Navy in World War II. He received the Navy Occupational Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct seventh award, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Defense Service Medal. Survivors include one son, Columbus Perrodin of Houston; five brothers, Junius Perrodin of Opelousas, Eugene Perrodin of Lafayette and Narry Bobby Perrodin, Floyd Shirley Perrodin and Joseph Lee Perrodin, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Marie Morrison of Scott and Sylvia Perrodin Auzenne of Duarte, Calif.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Harold Sabatier — 12/18/2001 ELTON — Funeral services for Dr. Harold Sabatier, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a Scripture service and rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Dr. Sabatier died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Elton. He was a graduate of Elton High School, and he earned a bachelor's in pre-med from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette. He was a 1942 graduate of LSU medical school. He did his internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans in 1943. He served as an Army flight surgeon, and he was an Air Force captain from 1943 to 1945. He was an admitting physician at the hospital until 1946. He was resident physician at Lafayette Charity Hospital from 1946 to 1948. He started a general practice in Elton. He moved to Jennings and remained until 1979. He was president of the medical staff at Jennings American Legion Hospital. He was elected Jeff Davis Parish coroner in 1948, and he served for 31 years. He organized New Directions, an outpatient alcohol and substance abuse group, in Jennings in 1978. He was an emergency medicine physician from 1979 to 1995 in the Lafayette and Baton Rouge areas. He was a consultant to several substance abuse clinics. He was a state consultant to various long-term care centers for 20 years. He served on the Jeff Davis sanity commission for the 31st Judicial District Court. He was a member of the Jeff Davis Parish Medical Society, Louisiana State Medical Society and American Medical Association. He was recognized by the AMA in 1992 for 50 years of membership. He was a founding board member of Jefferson Davis Nursing Home and Jennings American Legion Hospital. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a 35-year member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a Eucharistic minister at St. Peter Catholic Church in Carencro for 10 years and at St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton for three years. He was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was invested into the Order of the Knights of St. Gregory and the Order of St. Charles. He received the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Cross, and he was a charter member of the East Deanery Serra Club. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice J. Bruchhaus Sabatier; four sons, Dr. John Sabatier of Mandeville, Dr. James M. Sabatier of Oxford, Miss., and William C. Sabatier and Douglas J. Sabatier, both of Henderson; four daughters, Dr. Susan G. Sabatier of Henderson, Patricia N. Sabatier of Lafayette, Paula S. Doiron of Bogalusa and Dr. Martha S. Hoag of Jennings; 32 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities or the charity of one's choice, the family said. Frederick E. Smith — 12/18/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Frederick E. Smith, 82, of Peach Tree City, Ga., will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Peach Tree City. Linda M. Wilson — 12/18/2001 Funeral services for Linda Marie Griffith Wilson, 45, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Delaffose Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the church, with a rosary at 9 a.m. Mrs. Wilson died at 4:43 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Houston and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Wilson III of Lake Charles; two sisters, Sharon Elizabeth Bell of Lake Charles and Sandra Wilson of DeQuincy; two brothers, Don Anthony Griffith of Lake Charles and Michael Anthony Griffith of DeQuincy; her father, Wilford Griffith of Palmetto; stepmother, Earlie Griffith of Palmetto; and stepfather, Peter Jackson of Palmetto. Marjorie E. Brister — 12/19/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Marjorie Elaine Dickerson Brister, 60, of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommy Magee will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery in Topsy. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Brister died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles. She lived in Deer Park, Texas, for 23 years and returned to Lake Charles. She was a retired secretary for Gene's Enterprises in Pasadena, Texas. She was a former member of the DeRidder riding club. She was Pentecostal. Survivors include her husband, Derwood Brister of Lake Charles; two sons, Jonathan Wayne Brister of Sulphur and Randal Dean Brister of Pearland, Texas; two daughters, Rebecca Elaine Ruffeno of Alvin, Texas, and Elizabeth Marie Childs of Houston; four brothers, Edward Dickerson and Danny Dickerson, both of Ragley, Randall H. Dickerson of Lake Charles and Amyond Dickerson of Sulphur; her mother, Pauline J. Yarbrough of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren. Eugene D. Cox — 12/19/2001 VINTON — Funeral services for Eugene D. "Gene" Cox, 69, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Cox died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Wilton, Wis., and he had lived in the Sulphur-Vinton area for 43 years. He retired from Citgo as an operator after 36 years. He was a member of VFW Post 9854 and American Legion Post 208. He was a member of Good Sam RV Club and Southern Leisure Resorts. Survivors include his wife, Norma Faye Cox of Vinton; three sons, Dr. Ron Ray of New Iberia and Loyd Simon and Brian Simon, both of Vinton; six daughters, Bunnie McGarity, Donna Agulillard and Nicole Simmons, all of Sulphur, and Tammie Mouton, Vickie McMillon and Brenda Williamson, all of Vinton; one brother, Forrie Cox of Sparta, Wis.; eight sisters, Edith Cox of Houston, Minn., Beaulah Raiten and June Severson, both of Sparta, Inez Davis and Caroline Nelson, both of Tomah, Wis., Beatrice of Joliet, Ill., Lila Nofsinger of Hillsburg, Wis., and Vera Lee of Tucson, Ariz.; 26 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. J.D. Doyle — 12/19/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for J.D. Doyle, 86, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Doyle died at 7:01 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in the local hospital. John G. Fruge — 12/19/2001 Funeral services for John Gussie Fruge, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot 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 6 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Fruge died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Church Point, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 44 years. He served in the Air Force in the Korean War. He was a Checker Cab dispatcher for 30 years. Survivors include three sons, Michael Fruge and Joseph Fruge, both of Lake Charles, and James Virgilio of Sunset; one daughter, Jennifer Fruge of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ethel Thibodeaux of Lewisburg and Virgin Matt and Shirley Rogers, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Melizza Fruge of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Research, Clinical Research Department of Psychiatry and Neurology HC-82, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112, the family said. Chester J. Guillory — 12/19/2001 PINE PRAIRIE — Funeral services for Chester J. Guillory, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 19, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Platin Cemetery in Vidrine. Mr. Guillory died at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in the Mamou hospital. Robert M. Hammatt — 12/19/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Dr. Robert Mayhall Hammatt, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in Oakdale Methodist Church. The Rev. Betty Northen will officiate. Burial will be in Richardson Cemetery in Elizabeth. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Dr. Hammatt died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Baton Rouge and a longtime resident of Oakdale. He had been Oakdale's only veterinarian since 1968. He was a member of the Allen Parish Cattlemen's Association, the parish fair board and the Oakdale Rotary Club. He was past president of the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association, the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Examiners the Central Louisiana Veterinary Medicine Association. He was a member of Oakdale Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Hammatt of Oakdale; one son, Robert Kirk Hammatt of Oakdale; three daughters, Ginger Hammatt Rathbun of Carrolton, Texas, and Amy Lee Hammatt and Paige Hammatt, both of Oakdale; two brothers, Edward A.W. Hammatt Jr. of Miami and Donald R. Hammatt of Baton Rouge; one sister, Rainey Hammatt Norrins of Naples, Fla.; and his mother, Ida Hammatt of Baton Rouge. Memorial donations may be made to Oakdale Methodist Church, the family said. Jimmy Jones — 12/19/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Jimmy Jones, 66, of Houston, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. Pearl McGee — 12/19/2001 Funeral services for Pearl McGee, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Dennis Messimer and Robby Bacon will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. McGee died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Johannesburg, South Africa. She was a native of Jennings, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 57 years. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of South City Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Navy Troy McGee of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Linda Messimer of Johannesburg; two brothers, Lynn Trahan of Sulphur and Charles Trahan of Las Vegas; five sisters, Elida Spears of Gonzales, Ethel Vinizant of Brookhaven, Miss., and Betty Bacon, Doris Reed and Lena Comeaux, all of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. Amelia Moore — 12/19/2001 Funeral arrangements for Amelia Moore, 69, of Church Point, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Church Point hospital. James C. Norman — 12/19/2001 Funeral services for James Charles Norman, 79, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Norman died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served in the 1930th Ordnance Ammunition Company in World War II. He retired from Kmart. He was commander of Mayfield-Taylor-McClain American Legion Post 551. He was a member of the 3rd/4th Degree Knights of Peter Claver Council 31 in Lake Charles. He served as a grand knight, member of the Father Hannigan Assembly 6, fourth degree knight and a former navigator. He helped organize The Southwest Central Committee. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Howard Norman of Lake Charles. Aletha Whorton — 12/19/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Aletha Whorton, 77, of Reeves, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 19, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Baggett will officiate. Burial will be in Lyles Cemetery near Reeves. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Whorton died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in Mamou. She was a native of Arkansas. Survivors include one son, Robert Johnson of Reeves; one stepson, Clayton Whorton Jr. of Houston; one stepdaughter, Terry Sue Stevens of Dallas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Camp Pearl building fund, the family said. Linda M. Wilson — 12/19/2001 Funeral services for Linda Marie Griffith Wilson, 45, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 19, from St. Marg-aret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Delaffose Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church, with a rosary at 9 a.m. Mrs. Wilson died at 4:43 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Houston and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Wilson III of Lake Charles; two sisters, Sharon Elizabeth Bell of Lake Charles and Sandra Wilson of DeQuincy; two brothers, Don Anthony Griffith of Lake Charles and Michael Anthony Griffith of DeQuincy; her father, Wilford Griffith of Palmetto; stepmother, Earlie Griffith of Palmetto. Myong Wright — 12/19/2001 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Myong Cha Chong Wright, 58, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in Alexandria. Isiah Evans — 12/20/2001 LONGLEAF — Funeral services for Isiah Evans, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Evans died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in an Oakdale care center. Bobby George — 12/20/2001 Funeral arrangements for Bobby George, 62, will be announced by Johnsons Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his Ragley residence. Pierre L. Guillory — 12/20/2001 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Pierre Levy Guillory, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Guillory died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Easton and a longtime resident of Westlake. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 470. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Mercedes Guillory of Westlake; three sons, James W. Guillory of Westlake, Mike Guillory of Hackberry and Paul R. Guillory of San Angelo, Texas; one daughter, Eva Guillory Rogers of Lake Charles; one sister, Vernice Soileau of Oakdale; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Lloyd E. Heard — 12/20/2001 Funeral services for Lloyd E. Heard, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in the Apostolic Temple. The Revs. M.D. Treece, Glenn Cooley and Terry Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Heard died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Area. He retired from George Theriot's. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. Survivors include his wife, Anna Heard of Westlake; six sons, Gene Ingalls of Amarillo, Texas, Grover Heard of Beaumont, Texas, Chester Heard of Moss Bluff, and Marlin Heard, Ferren Heard and Norman Heard, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Pearl Davis of Moss Bluff; one brother, Harvey Heard of Lake Charles; two sisters, Barbara Jean Sermons of Rock Spring, Wyo., and Laura Nelson of Jasper, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Daisy D. Lambert — 12/20/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Daisy Delma Lambert, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mrs. Lambert died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Mortensen infant — 12/20/2001 Funeral services for Caden Pryce Mortensen, infant son of Erin and Summer Mortensen, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Rocky East and Brian Huffman will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. He died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include two brothers, Caleb McPayne and Cameron McPayne, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Ciera Mortensen of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Christopher and Belinda Johnson of Westlake; and great-grandmother, Maudel Langley of Lake Charles. William Pelt — 12/20/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for William Pelt, 82, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 20, in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Pelt died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital. Gregory A. Richards — 12/20/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Gregory Allen "Greg" Richards, 47, of Vinton, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Hamilton will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Richards died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in his residence. He was a former longtime resident of Singer, and he had lived in Vinton for 15 years. He was a member of Painters Local 783. Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Jean Agee of Singer; three brothers, Harvey Raymond Richards Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ronald Joseph Richards of Alexandria and William Tracy Richards of Singer; four sisters, Diane Hunter of Wainwright, Alaska, Christine Cooper of Singer, Catherine Haley of DeQuincy and Jennifer Prudhomme of Moss Bluff; and his parents, Harvey R. and Marie Richards of Singer. Frances K. Taylor — 12/20/2001 Funeral services for Frances Koteras Taylor, 91, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Taylor died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Chapel Hill, Texas. She moved from Brenham, Texas, to Lake Charles 67 years ago. She was a registered nurse, and she worked at St. Patrick Hospital. She was an industrial nurse at Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego during World War II. She retired from Cities Service as an industrial nurse. She was a member of the St. Patrick Hospital auxiliary. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include two brothers, Stanley Koteras of Houston and Sigmund Koteras of San Antonio, and two sisters, Helen K. Kenjura and Gertie K. Zawacki, both of Houston. Nita Throgmorton — 12/20/2001 EVANS — Funeral services for Nita Throgmorton, 63, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in Galilee Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 7 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Throgmorton died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of St. Louis. She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ray Throgmorton Sr. of Lake Charles; three sons, Ray Throgmorton Jr., Gary Throgmorton and David Throgmorton, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. James (Debbie) Mouton of Lake Charles and Mrs. Rickey (Terry) Howard of Indianapolis; two brothers, Arlie Coulsa and Larry Coulsa; eight grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. Joseph Wiles — 12/20/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Joseph Wiles, 76, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Pineville hospital. Anderson infant — 12/21/2001 Graveside services for Samuel Isaiah Anderson, infant son of Jacqueline K. Anderson and Samuel Richard, were held Thursday in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements were by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in a local hospital. Eulas Cantrell — 12/21/2001 ROANOKE — Memorial services for Eulas "Paul" Cantrell, 70, of Welsh, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in Roanoke Baptist Mission. The body was donated to science. Mr. Cantrell died Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the Jennings hospital. Barbara L. Carmouche — 12/21/2001 Funeral services for Barbara Lynn Malveaux Carmouche, 41, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Miss Carmouche died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Lafayette and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Cassandra Carmouche of Lake Charles; four sisters, Gwenda Malveaux, Sharon Guillory, Trena Smith and Marilyn Avery, all of Lake Charles; her companion, Ronald Williams of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Eugene D. Cox — 12/21/2001 VINTON — Funeral services for Eugene D. "Gene" Cox, 69, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Mr. Cox died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in his residence. Ruby Earle — 12/21/2001 ROCKDALE, Texas — Funeral services for Ruby Earle, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Cox will officiate. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. Mrs. Earle died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a Rockdale care center. She was a lifelong resident of Rockdale. She attended Rockdale schools. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary and First Christian Church in Rockdale. Survivors include one daughter, Billie Smith of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Bobby J. George — 12/21/2001 PINE COUPEE — Funeral services for Bobby J. George, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Pine Coupee Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Flatwoods Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. George died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in his residence. Glaude infant — 12/21/2001 Graveside services for Torrance Virice Glaude, infant son of Tavares and Stephanie LaVan Glaude of Fort Polk, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include one brother, Tavares Glaude Jr. of Fort Polk; his paternal grandparents, Leon Colbert Berard Jr. of New Orleans and Corren Glaude of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Carolyn LaVan and Virice LaVan, both of Lake Charles; paternal great-grandparents, Leon Colbert Berard Sr. and Dorithea Berard, both of Lake Charles; maternal great-grandmother, Mable Golden of Lake Charles; and paternal great-great-grandmother, Mammy Berard of Lake Charles. J.B. Goins — 12/21/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for J.B. Goins, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Goins died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Singer. He lived in White Cloud, Mich., for 25 years and moved to DeQuincy. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Marsha Kay Goins of White Cloud; two daughters, Donna Lynn Sherrill of Tiptonville, Tenn., and Kimberly Ann Smalley of Dasetta, Texas; one stepdaughter, Annette Marie Williams of Newaygo, Mich.; one son, David Craig Goins of White Cloud; one stepson, Bruce Loyd Manasco of Muskegon, Mich.; three brothers, Forrest Goins of Rayville, Rodney Goins of DeQuincy and Bryan Goins of Lumberton, Texas; one sister, Lucille Poole of Singer; 11 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Dedier Granger — 12/21/2001 WELSH — Funeral services for Dedier Granger, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 21, 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 from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mr. Granger died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Welsh area. He was a rice and soybean farmer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Harold Granger of Bell City; four daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Gertrude) Hardy and Mrs. Joe (Laura Hardy) Devillier, both of Iowa, La., Mrs. Pat (Margie) Habetz of Moss Bluff and Mrs. Carroll (Elaine) Fuselier of Lafayette; three sisters, Agnes Young of Welsh, Edna Domingue of Lacassine and Natalie Guillory of Lake Charles; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Elnora Johnson — 12/21/2001 Funeral services for Elnora Johnson, 83, will be at 6 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Joppa Hall Lodge. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by James Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in a local hospital. Ernest J. LeDay — 12/21/2001 Memorial services for Ernest J. "Lead" LeDay, 64, of Newman, Calif., will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 21, from St. Henry Catholic Church. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Arrangements are by James Funeral Home. Mr. LeDay died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Opelousas and a former resident of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Alberta Bello LeDay of Newman; two daughters, Mrs. John (Connie) LeDay Guillory and Mrs. Kenneth (Sylvia) LeDay Hardin, both of Iowa, La.; six stepdaughters, Mrs. Art (Betty) Callier Cooper of Modesto, Calif., Sandra Callier of Fairfield, Calif., Mrs. Harold (Jackie) Callier Henry of Sulphur, Debra Callier and Erica LeDay, both of Newman, and Mrs. Bruso (Peggy) Lenoir of Stockton, Calif.; three stepsons, Robert L. Callier of Fairfield, Richard L. Callier of Lake Charles and Ronnie Callier of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Mrs. Johnnie (Lanore) LeDay Gobert of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Donald (Janet) LeDay Davis and Mrs. Erline LeDay Edwards, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Curtis LeDay and Jared Edmond, both of Lake Charles, and Alfred LeDay of Austin, Texas; 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Raney Martin — 12/21/2001 ESTHERWOOD — Funeral services for Raney Martin, 84, of Lafayette, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Rusty Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery in Mermentau Cove under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Martin died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a trustee with the Estherwood Housing Authority and a former councilman. He was a fourth-degree member of Knights of Columbus Father Fontaine Council 4791. He was a Eucharistic minister and a commentator at St. Margaret Catholic Church. He was a church trustee. Survivors include his wife, Nemez Istre Martin of Lafayette; three daughters, Melva Lopez of Jennings, Loretta Rush of Franklinton and Donna Lyon of Lafayette; three sisters, Amy Kenny of Vinton, Eloise Bertrand of Welsh and Mary Jackson of DeRidder; two brothers, Leonce Martin and Dominiquic Martin, both of Vinton; seven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Amelia Moore — 12/21/2001 WELSH — Funeral services for Amelia Moore, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Moore died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in a Church Point hospital. Evalia B. Simpson — 12/21/2001 ladies auxiliary. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Edia Benoit of Lake Arthur and Mrs. Felix (Viola) Broussard of Bundick Lake; and two brothers, Leon Broussard of Lake Arthur and Edgar Lee Broussard of Toledo Bend. Frederick E. Smith — 12/21/2001 CARLYSS — Graveside services for Frederick E. Smith, 92, of Peach Tree City, Ga., will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 21, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Deacon Bud Wagner will officiate. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 8:30-10:30 a.m. Mr. Smith died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in Peach Tree City. He was a native of Lottie and a former resident of Baton Rouge. He lived in Sulphur for 10 years. He was an alumnus of Louisiana State University. He was a self-employed consultant engineer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Leonard D. Smith of Peach Tree City, and one grandchild. Louise Smith — 12/21/2001 Memorial services for Louise "Gimanie" Smith, 64, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 21, in King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died at 3:02 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in a local hospital. Josephine D. Taylor — 12/21/2001 Funeral services for Josephine DeJean Taylor, 78, of San Francisco, will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 22, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert E. Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Taylor died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, in Atlanta. She was a native of Lake Charles, and she had lived in San Francisco for 32 years. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Norwood Jones of San Francisco; three daughters, Adele Geyen of Atlanta, Betty Taylor of Los Angeles and Ruby LeBlanc of San Francisco; two brothers, Hammond DeJean and Arthur DeJean, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Olivia Tousand — 12/21/2001 Funeral services for Olivia Tousand, 60, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in Church of Lake Charles. The Rev. Frederick LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Tousand died at 7:57 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Opelousas and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She worked for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for 18 years. She was a member of Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Shelia Tousand George of Lake Charles; six sisters, Geraldine Veazie of Houston, Lou Bertha Carrier of Westlake and Shirley Lewis, Lucy Mae Franklin, Katherine Perrodin and Lou Elda Taylor, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Peter Jackson and George Jackson Jr., both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. John D. Verret — 12/21/2001 Memorial services for John D. Verret, 39, of Albany, Ga., will be at 6:30 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 4:30 p.m. Mr. Verret died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in Albany. He was a native of Lake Charles, and he had lived in Albany for several years. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Survivors include one daughter, Brittany Nicole Verret of Austin, Texas; one brother, Kevin Verret of Lake Charles; three half brothers, David Verret of Lake Charles and Michael Verret and Bryan Verret, both of Westlake; one stepbrother, Mitchell Morgan of Dallas; two sisters, Badeia Gadd and Cindy Guillory, both of Sulphur; one stepsister, Terri Williams of Austin; his mother and stepfather, Margie and Milton Morgan of Iowa, La.; father, Davis J. Verret of Westlake; paternal grandmother, Eunice Verret of Lake Charles; and grandparents, Leonce and Zula Thibodeaux of Lake Charles. Joseph J. Wiles Sr. — 12/21/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Joseph J. Wiles Sr., 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in Rush Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Falba Cemetery in Falba, Texas. Mr. Wiles died at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in the Pineville hospital. Raymond Williams — 12/21/2001 Funeral services for Raymond "Black" Williams, 52, will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Williams died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a former employee of Louisiana Pigment. He was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Williams of Lake Charles; one son, Shannon Williams of Lake Charles; one daughter, Raychel Williams of Dallas; two stepsons, Jethro Howard of Lake Charles and Kelvin Howard of Alexandria; two brothers, Larry Wayne Williams and Melvin George Williams, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mary B. Drake of San Bernardino, Calif., Bessie Landry of Kenner and Mary Jean Williams of Houston; his mother, Ida Williams of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Gladys W. Bailey — 12/22/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Gladys Whitaker Bailey, 89, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, in Friendship Baptist Church. The Revs. Earnest Jarrell, Carl Day and Joe Pool will officiate. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Bailey died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in the local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Beauregard Parish. She was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was church secretary and treasurer for more than 50 years. She was a member of WMU. Survivors include one son, Huey Bailey Jr. of Grant; three daughters, Shelby Cooley and Vera Moses, both of DeRidder, and Myreline Monroe of Many; three sisters, Ethan See, Ellenee Cooley and Ardell Fregia, all of DeRidder; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church building fund, the family said. Barbara L. Carmouche — 12/22/2001 Funeral services for Barbara Lynn Malveaux Carmouche, 41, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 22, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Miss Carmouche died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Lafayette and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Cassandra Carmouche of Lake Charles; four sisters, Gwenda Malveaux, Sharon Guillory, Trena Smith and Marilyn Avery, all of Lake Charles; her mother, Esther Malveaux of Lake Charles; her companion, Ronald Williams of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Billie Davis — 12/22/2001 EVANS — Funeral services for Billie Davis, 63, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 22, in Galilee Baptist Church. Burial will be in Jarrell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Davis died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in his residence. Harrell infant — 12/22/2001 Graveside services for Lindsey Mae Harrell, infant daughter of Richard "Dick" and Kristie Harrell, will be at 4 p.m. today, Dec. 22, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a local hospital. Brandi L. Hilliard — 12/22/2001 PITKIN — Funeral services for Brandi Lynn Hilliard, 5, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital. Audrey C. Hoffpauir — 12/22/2001 Funeral arrangements for Audrey Corkran Hoffpauir, 58, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. Mrs. Adam Jagneaux — 12/22/2001 CHURCH POINT — Funeral services for Mrs. Adam (Elvina Richard) Jagneaux, 91, will be at 11:30 Sunday, Dec. 23, from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Nicky Trahan will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery No. 1 under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Jagneaux died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Church Point. She was the first Buggy Festival queen in 1984. She was a member of the Cajun Ladies for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society and the Legion of Mary. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Willie Jagneaux of Lake Charles and James Gary Jagneaux of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Eurella LeLeux of Lafayette; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Vivian C. Murphy — 12/22/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Vivian Cornelia Murphy, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 22, in Wakefield United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary Vanhorn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Murphy died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Alexandria, and she moved to Cameron in 1939. She was trained as a beautician in New Orleans, and she worked for several years. She was a member of the Ladies' Quilting Club and Order of the Eastern Star Thelma Hackett Chapter 225. She was a member of Wakefield United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Wendell C. Murphy and James C. Murphy, both of Cameron; one brother, Woodrow Chestnut of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Vera Bushnell of Medford, Ore.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Wakefield United Methodist Church, the family said. Oraline V. Peveto — 12/22/2001 Funeral arrangements for Oraline Vincent "Sunny" Peveto, 74, of Carlyss, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. Vee Rameri — 12/22/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Vee Rameri, 101, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. Glenda A. Romero — 12/22/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Glenda Ann Romero, 46, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. Frederick E. Smith — 12/22/2001 CARLYSS — Graveside services for Frederick E. Smith, 92, of Peach Tree City, Ga., were held Friday, Dec. 21, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons officiated. Arrangements were by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mr. Smith died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in Peach Tree City. He was a native of Lottie and a former resident of Baton Rouge. He lived in Sulphur for 10 years. He was an alumnus of Louisiana State University. He was a self-employed consultant engineer. Survivors include one son, Leonard Smith of Peach Tree City, and one grandchild. Watkins infant — 12/22/2001 Funeral services for Kaleb Curtis Watkins, infant son of Robert and Angela Batchelor Watkins of Moss Bluff, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rick Batchelor will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is from 11 a.m. He died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include three brothers, Samuel Watkins and Waylon Edward Watkins, both of Moss Bluff, and Israel Baronet of Hecker; one sister, Devon Batchelor of Moss Bluff; his paternal grandmother, Juanita Domingue of Moss Bluff; maternal grandparents, JoHelen McFillen of Lake Charles and Jerry M. Batchelor of Hecker; paternal great-grandparents, Dorothy Shuff of Moss Bluff and James and Vera Watkins of Natchitoches; and maternal great-grandparents, Travis Batchelor, June Batchelor and JoHelen Vincent, all of Lake Charles. Mitchell N. Ashy —12/23/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Mitchell Najeab Ashy, 86, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 23, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry Benefiel will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Saturday. Mr. Ashy died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in an Oberlin care center. He was a native of Oakdale and a lifelong resident of Eunice. He was past president of the Eunice Chamber of Commerce, a former Citizen of the Year for Eunice and past chairman of the March of Dimes and the American Red Cross. He was a past member of the Houston Petroleum Club, the New Orleans Petroleum Club, the Lafayette Petroleum Club, the Lafayette City Club and the Baton Rouge City Club. He was an active supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and St. Jude Children's Hospital. Survivors include one stepson, Bert Doise, and four stepgrandchildren. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, the family said. Beverlie B. Clark —12/23/2001 Jamie R. Clark —12/23/2001 LAKE COVE — Funeral services for Jamie Ray Clark, 25, and Beverlie Blanche Clarke, 6, both of Turkey Creek, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home in Oakdale. They died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, in their residence. Albert L. Earl —12/23/2001 WESTLAKE — Funeral arrangements for Albert Earl, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. Patsy Frazier —12/23/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Patsy Frazier, 58, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. Ada M. Gowin —12/23/2001 TOWANDA, Pa. — Funeral services for Ada Margaret Matte Gowin, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, from Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronald Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills, Pa. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Gowin died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a Sayre, Pa., hospital. She was a native of Church Point. She was an alumnus of Big Lake High School. She was a member of S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Leonard A. Gowin of Towanda; four sons, Stanley Gowin of Willsboro, N.Y., J. Hopson Gowin of LeRaysville, Pa., Michael Gowin of Athens, Pa., and Anthony A. Gowin of Towanda; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Donna M.) Westbrook of Saco, Pa., Mrs. Craig (Mary G.) Lee of Bridge City, Texas, and Mrs. Kenneth (Lois A.) Beaugh of Lake Charles; one brother, Hopson Matte of Beaumont, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Edith) Richard and Mrs. Phillip (Anda) Damiata, both of Lake Charles; Mrs. Gordon (Una) VanZeldon of Plano, Texas, and Berna Boone of Sweetlake; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Guthrie Hospice, Rural Route 1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa., or Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 106 Third St., Towanda, Pa. 18848, the family said. A.J. Green —12/23/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for A.J. Green, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Green died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in the local hospital. Wendell J. Hanks —12/23/2001 GUEYDAN — Funeral services for Wendell James "Bubba" Hanks, 33, of Morse, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery. Mr. Hanks died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, in his residence. Oraline Peveto —12/23/2001 CARLYSS — Graveside services for Oraline "Sunny" Peveto, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. The Rev. Gerald Little will officiate. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Peveto died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Carlyss. She retired from South Central Bell after 26 years of employment. She was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America and Woodmen of the World. Survivors include two sons, Marcal Peveto Jr. of Carlyss and James H. Sonnier Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Cynthia P. Vincent of Hackberry and Tina P. Royer of Sulphur; one brother, Jack G. Vincent of Buena, Texas; two sisters, LoraMae Romaro of Kirbyville, Texas, and Gloria D. Sander of Carthage, Miss.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Kenneth D. Peloquin —12/23/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Kenneth David "Capt'n David" Peloquin, 38, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from noon. Mr. Peloquin died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in the local hospital. He was a native of Sulphur and was a resident of Holly Beach. He was a volunteer firefighter and commercial fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Shelia Peloquin of Holly Beach; one son, Kenneth David Peloquin II of Johnson Bayou; three half-brothers; five stepbrothers; one sister, Carolyn Sensat of Sulphur; two half-sisters; two stepsisters; his mother, Juanita Menard of Carlyss; his stepfather, Ray Slusher of Sulphur; his stepmother, Jean Peloquin of California; one grandchild; and one stepgrandchild. Vicenta F. Raineri —12/23/2001 CARLYSS — Private graveside services for Vicenta Ficarrotta "Aunt Vee" Raineri, 101, will be today, Dec. 23, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Raineri died at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Tampa, Fla., and had lived in Sulphur since 1940. She was a dental assistant for Dr. Frank A. LaBarbera for 25 years. Survivors include one brother, Herman Ficarrotta of Tampa. Memorials may be made to Calcasieu Association of Retarded Citizens, 2412 Third St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Glenda A. Romero —12/23/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Glenda Ann Romero, 46, of Crowley, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Estherwood Cemetery. Miss Romero died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in her residence. Anthony C. Chavis —12/24/2001 Funeral arrangements for Anthony C. Chavis, 45, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Albert L. Earl —12/24/2001 WESTLAKE — A graveside service for Albert L. Earl, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Earl died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001. He was a native of St. Louis and a long-time resident of Westlake. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II. He also served in the National Guard. He was Baptist. He retired in 1984 from Conoco after 31 years as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Manuel Earl; one stepson, Chad Lambert of Westlake; two daughters, Alyce Marie Earl McCrary of Pittsboro, N.C., and Roxanne Snaauw of Timberlake, N.C.; one stepdaughter, Melody Augustine of Westlake; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Patsy Brister Frazier —12/24/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Patsy Brister Frazier, 58, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 24, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev T.D. Cardwell, David Kennon and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery. Mrs. Frazier died Saturday, Dec. 22, in her residence. A native of Leesville, she lived in DeQuincy for 50 years. She was formerly employed by Whatley's Cleaners, First United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include her husband, John E. "Johnsie" Frazier of DeQuincy; four sons, Shane Frazier, James "Hank" Frasier, Wayne "Bean" Frazier and Blaine Frazier, all of DeQuincy; four sisters, Carolyn Marcantel, Margaret Foster, Linda Warden and Lois Parker, all of DeQuincy; two brothers, Arthur Brister of DeQuincy and Roger Brister of Haughten, La., and six grandchildren. Janie Johnson —12/24/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Janie Wilson Johnson, 59, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. Mavie LaFleur —12/24/2001 Funeral arrangements for Mavie LaFleur, 79, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. Euta Meche —12/24/2001 Funeral services for Euta Ardoin Meche, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Meche died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001. She was a former resident of Basile and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. She attended St. Margaret Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Meche; two sons, Tim Meche of Zachary and Ken Meche of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Kay) Whitaker of Egan and Mrs. Maurice (Sue) DuFour of Houston; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret Catholic Daughters, the family said. Otis J. Miller —12/24/2001 IOWA — Funeral arrangements for Otis J. Miller, 80, of Iowa will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Kenneth D. Peloquin —12/24/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Kenneth David "Capt'n David" Peloquin, 38, were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial was in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Peloquin died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in the local hospital. A native of Sulphur, he was a resident of Holly Beach, where he was a volunteer firefighter and commercial fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Shelia Peloquin of Holly Beach; one son, Kenneth David Peloquin II of Johnson Bayou; three half-brothers; five stepbrothers; one sister, Carolyn Sensat of Sulphur; two half-sisters; two stepsisters; his parents, Murphy Peloquin and Fay Slusher; his mother, Juanita Menard of Carlyss; his stepfather, Ray Slusher of Sulphur; his stepmother, Jean Peloquin of California; one grandchild; and one stepgrandchild. Oraline Peveto —12/24/2001 CARLYSS — Graveside services for Oraline "Sunny" Peveto, 74, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Dec. 24, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. The Rev. Gerald Little will officiate. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Peveto died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Carlyss. She retired from South Central Bell after 26 years of employment. She was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America and Woodmen of the World. Survivors include two sons, Marcal Peveto Jr. of Carlyss and James H. Sonnier Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Cynthia P. Vincent of Hackberry and Tina P. Royer of Sulphur; one brother, Jack G. Vincent of Buena, Texas; two sisters, LoraMae Romaro of Kirbyville, Texas, and Gloria D. Sander of Carthage, Miss.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Nelson Savoy —12/24/2001 Funeral arrangements for Nelson Savoy, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local care center. Louverta G. Vincent —12/24/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Louverta G. Vincent, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath willl officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Vincent died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Crowley, she lived in Creole. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the choir. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters, Court Mary Olive #1463, Legion of Mary and Retreads Motorcycle Club. Survivors include three sons, Stafford Vincent of Lake Charles, Harold Vincent and Kevin Vincent, both of Creole; one daughter, Cynthia "Cyndi" Fawvor of Grand Lake; two brothers, Hilaire Guillory Jr. of Lake Charles and Herbert Guillory of Deweyville, Texas; one sister, Carolyn Comeaux of Lake Charles; her father, Hilaire Guillory Sr. of Orange, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Eugene Broussard —12/25/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Eugene Broussard, 74, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local care center. Mrs. Elliott Fontenot —12/25/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Mrs. Elliott (Eunice Velvarie Haymon) Fontenot, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Kings Farm United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. A.A. Haymon Jr., Melvin Gray and Wade Lormand will officiate. Burial will be in Jesse Johnson Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Fontenot died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Leesville. She was a graduate of Leesville High School and an alumna of Vincent Business College in Lake Charles. She was a doctor's receptionist in Kinder for several years, and she worked for Olan Mills in New Orleans. She was a member of Kings Farm United Pentecostal Church and was a past youth leader and Sunday school teacher. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Elliott Fontenot of Kinder; two daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Mary Alice) Gray of Sigler, Okla., and Mrs. Preston (Sarah Angelique "Angie") Davidson of West Monroe; one son, Joseph "Dubby" Dudley of Kinder; two sisters, Janice Granger of Moss Bluff and Juanita Tartamella of Lake Charles; her mother, Mary Gertrude Haymon of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Valerie H. Granger —12/25/2001 Funeral services for Valerie H. Granger, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Granger died Monday, Dec. 24, in a local hospital. She was a native of Erath, La. and lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. She was a graduate of Erath High School and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters and the Lake Charles Memorial Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Robert Paul Granger of Houston, Donald Wayne Granger of Lake Charles, and Patrick Joseph Granger of Palm Springs, CA.; one daughter, Jennifer Ann Granger Legnion of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mavie F. LaFleur —12/25/2001 Funeral services for Mavie Fruge LaFleur, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 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 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. LaFleur died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Basile and had lived in Lake Charles since 1948. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and was a former member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include her husband, Tonice LaFleur of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gwen LaFleur-Taylor of Lake Charles; two sons, Farnell LaFleur and Dwayne LaFleur, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mazie Troha of Kinder; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Euta A. Meche —12/25/2001 Funeral services for Euta Ardoin Meche, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation at the funeral home is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Meche died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001. She was a former resident of Basile and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She attended St. Margaret Catholic Church, and she was a member of Catholic Daughters of America. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Meche; two sons, Tim Meche of Zachary and Ken Meche of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Kay) Whitaker of Egan and Mrs. Maurice (Sue) DuFour of Houston; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret Catholic Daughters, the family said. Otis J.H. Miller —12/25/2001 Funeral services for Otis J.H. Miller, 80, of Iowa, La., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Le Franc Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Miller died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Woodlawn and a longtime resident of Iowa. He served in the Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Mobil Oil Corp. in 1986 as an instrument technician after 40 years. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucille B. Miller of Iowa; two sons, Bolden G. Miller of Lake Charles and Stafford L. Miller of Iowa; four brothers, Herman L. Miller and Ben E. Miller, both of Lake Charles, and Wadie S. Miller and Joseph J. Miller, both of Iowa; four sisters, Ada Ludwig of Fort Worth, Texas, Emma Bonin of Moss Bluff, Nola Monceaux of Iowa and Margaret Butt of Baytown, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Marion C. Morrow —12/25/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Marion Caroline Morrow, 66, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Mrs. Morrow died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in the DeQuincy hospital. Ethel Richard —12/25/2001 CHURCH POINT — Funeral services for Ethel Richard, 75, of Lake Charles, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Nicholas Trahan will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery No. 2 under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 10 a.m. Miss Richard died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Church Point. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include three brothers, Joseph Ray Richard Sr. and Clovis Richard Jr., both of Lake Charles, and Paul Russell Richard of Welsh, and one sister, Eura Bellard of Lake Charles. Kenneth Robinson —12/25/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Kenneth Robinson, 77, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Sulphur hospital. Mrs. J.C. Tyler Sr. —12/25/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Mrs. J.C. (Nancy) Tyler Sr., 95, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Tyler died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a local care center. She was a native of Walker, and she had lived in Sulphur since 1925. She worked at W.T. Burton's and Laura's Dress Shop. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and she traveled with the church's Agin' Cajun Choir. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Tyler of Sulphur; two daughters, Myrtle Latimer and Helen Jean Robertson, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Alton Palmer and Huey Palmer, both of Walker; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Ione Bell —12/26/2001 Funeral arrangements for Ione Bell, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lafayette hospital. Henry Shelby Brown —12/26/2001 Funeral arrangements for Henry Shelby Brown, 91, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 1:05 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. Andrew J. Chapman —12/26/2001 OBERLIN — Funeral services for Andrew J. Chapman, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Chapman died at 1:16 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. He was a Navy veteran. He taught at Oakdale Vo-Tech School for 13 years. He was a member of Lake Charles Carpenter Local. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy F. Chapman of Oberlin; two sons, Charles "Steve" Chapman and Dennis Chapman, both of Oberlin; one sister, Mrs. Vergie C. Hoskins of Oakdale; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Inez Clark —12/26/2001 STARKS — Funeral arrangements for Inez Clark, 76, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Monday, Dec. 24, in the DeQuincy hospital. Malcolm Crain —12/26/2001 Funeral arrangements for Malcolm Crain, 61, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. Anna G. Deshotel —12/26/2001 PINE PRARIE — Funeral services for Anna Belle Guillory Deshotel, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Platin Cemetery in Vidrine under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mrs. Deshotel died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital. Mrs. Elliott Fontenot —12/26/2001 KINDER — Funeral services for Mrs. Elliott (Eunice Velvarie Haymon) Fontenot, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 26, in Kings Farm United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. A.A. Haymon Jr., Melvin Gray and Wade Lormand will officiate. Burial will be in Jesse Johnson Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Fontenot died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Leesville. She was a graduate of Leesville High School and an alumna of Vincent Business College in Lake Charles. She was a doctor's receptionist in Kinder for several years. She worked for Olan Mills in New Orleans. She was a member of Kings Farm United Pentecostal Church and was a past youth leader and Sunday school teacher. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Elliott Fontenot of Kinder; two daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Mary Alice) Gray of Stigler, Okla., and Mrs. Preston (Sarah Angelique "Angie") Davidson of West Monroe; one son, Joseph "Dubby" Dudley of Kinder; two sisters, Janice Granger of Moss Bluff and Juanita Tartamella of Lake Charles; her mother, Mary Gertrude Haymon of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Betty Miller —12/26/2001 Funeral arrangements for Betty Miller, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. Eva L. Watts —12/26/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Eva Lois Watts, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery un-der the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Watts died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in a local hospital. She was retired from Jeff Davis Electric. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Frank Pickett of Cameron; one sister, Earline Baccigalopi of Cameron; and three grandchildren. Ione R. Bell —12/27/2001 Funeral services for Ione R. Bell, 84, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Mulsbary will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Bell died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Kansas, and she had lived in Lake Charles since 1941. She was a member of the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital auxiliary. She was a member of the Junior League, Garden Club and Shoppers of America. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Dion Bell of Oakdale and Gary R. Bell of Lafayette; one brother, Donald Rutherford of Emporia, Kan.; one sister, Carol Wachholz of Wichita, Kan.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Eugene J. Broussard Sr. —12/27/2001 SULPHUR — Memorial services for Eugene J. Broussard Sr., 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Broussard died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a local care center. Charles Chavis —12/27/2001 Funeral services for Charles "Daddy Blimp" Chavis, 45, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Chavis died at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from LaGrange High School. He worked as a senior operator for Dresser Atlas Wireline Service for more than seven years. He worked for the Calcasieu Parish Drainage Board in the maintenance department. He worked as a jockey, trainer and groomer for Chavis Racing Stable. He was a master of ceremonies and played the washboard and accordion in the Boozoo Chavis and the Magic Sound Band. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lula Chavis of Lake Charles; five sons, Joel C. Moss and Adrian Gates Sr., both of Lake Charles, Thomas Joseph Gates of Cameron, and Catroy Gates and Calvin J. Gates, both of Monterrey, Calif.; three sisters, Louanna Guidry and Margaret John, both of Lake Charles, and Licia Chavis; two brothers, Wilson Anthony Chavis Jr. and Rellis Victor Chavis Sr., both of Lake Charles; his mother, Leona Predium Chavis of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. Inez J. Clark —12/27/2001 STARKS — Funeral services for Inez Johnson Clark, 76, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mrs. Clark died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in the DeQuincy hospital. Mary Coley —12/27/2001 Funeral arrangements for Mary Coley, 64, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Sulphur hospital. Malcolm L. Crain —12/27/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Malcolm Lyle Crain, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Grand Chenier United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary VanHorn will officiate. Burial will be in McCall Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Crain died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Chenier. He was a graduate of South Cameron High School and was an alumnus of Southwestern Louisiana Institute. He was president of Crain Brothers Inc. and Butch Crain Construction Co. He was a past member of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, the Cameron Parish Police Jury and the Sabine River Authority. He was a member of the Cameron Lions Club. He was a member of Grand Chenier United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hilda Miller Crain of Grand Chenier; one son, Albert J. Crain of Grand Chenier; one daughter, Rachel Crain of Grand Chenier; one sister, Coral Crain Byrd of Lake Charles; one brother, Neil R. Crain of Lake Charles; his mother, Ella Mae Jones Crain of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Sable D. Davis —12/27/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Sable Dion Davis, 77, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local care center. Bertha Ellis —12/27/2001 FOREST HILL — Graveside services for Bertha Ellis, 94, of Lake Charles, will be at noon Friday, Dec. 28, in Piskey Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Ellis died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in the DeQuincy hospital. Nolson J. Hanks —12/27/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Nolson Joseph Hanks, 72, of Morse, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 27, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Hanks died at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in the local hospital. James E. Hill —12/27/2001 Funeral arrangements for James Edward Hill, 44, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. Larry Holliman —12/27/2001 Funeral arrangements for Larry Holliman, 56, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in Plaquemine. Janie V. Johnson —12/27/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Janie V. Johnson, 59, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in Bethel A.M.E. Church of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Carrie Lipari —12/27/2001 PATTERSON — Funeral services for Carrie Lipari, 90, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 27, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Russo will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church with a rosary at 2 p.m. Ms. Lipari died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in her residence. Survivors include one brother, Jake Lipari of Patterson; and two sisters, Rosie Lipari of Patterson and Mary Abate Faulk of Lake Charles. Harce Mearse —12/27/2001 ORANGE, Texas — Funeral services for Harce Mearse, 57, of Starks, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in Claybar Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Shields will officiate. Burial will be in VFW Cemetery in Starks. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Friday. Mr. Mearse died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Tullahoma, Tenn., and he had lived in Starks for 14 years. He was a regional supervisor for American Citadel Guards in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Donna Mearse of Starks; two daughters, Donna Jean Miller of Beaumont, Texas, and Dana Lee Sanders of Merryville; three sons, Harce Daniel Mearse of Orange, Russell Troy Mearse of Lake Charles and Timothy Lawson Mearse of Starks; one sister, Nell Gray of Pine Bluff, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. James Miller —12/27/2001 Funeral services for Mrs. James (Betty Ann Wardle) Miller, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Bill Billings and Jean-Paul Ostten will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Miller died at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Agate, Colo., and lived in DeRidder for eight years before moving to Lake Charles 53 years ago. She graduated from DeRidder High School and Vincent Business College in Lake Charles. She was a bookkeeper for Whitte Gravel Company. She was a member of the Golden Triangle Quilt Guild of Beaumont, Texas. She was a secretary and board member of Le Bon Temps club. She was a member of the Ladies of Sahara and the Past Master's Ladies. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James E. Miller Jr. of Lake Charles; one son, John Louis Miller of Gillis; one daughter, Patty Ann Allen of Troy, Ohio; three brothers, Steve Wardle and Bob Wardle, both of DeRidder, and Bill Wardle of Atlanta; one sister, Ethel Mae Albarado of Lafayette; and three grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or to Shriner's Hospital, the family said. Parker F. Moon —12/27/2001 ROANOKE, Ala. — Funeral services for Parker Fausett Moon, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in Quattlebaum Funeral Home. The Revs. Floyd Carmack, Frank McCook and Maynard McGinty will officiate. Burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Mr. Moon died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Randolph County, Ala., and a former resident of Louisiana. He was self-employed in the car-salvage business. He was a member of Antioch Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Gross Moon of Roanoke, Ala.; one daughter, Ann Stewart of Roanoke, Ala.; three sisters, Frances Beaird of Lake Charles, Lucille Kreiger of Cleveland and Sue Hood of Sulphur; one brother, Calvin Moon of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Lucille A. Newman —12/27/2001 OAKDALE — Services for Lucille Alberta Newman, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Newman died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital. Kenneth L. Robinson Jr. —12/27/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Kenneth L. Robinson Jr., 77, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Allen Upton and Walter Richards will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Robinson died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Edgerly and a resident of DeQuincy for the past 35 years. He served in the Army in World War II. He was a former employee of New Port Industries, worked as an operator for Dow Chemical for 18 years and had been self-employed. He was Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Hyatt Robinson of DeQuincy; three sons, Kenneth Wayne Robinson and Rusty Robinson, both of Vinton, and Kevin Frank Robinson of DeQuincy; one daughter, Katherine Robinson Richards of Vinton; one brother, Curtis Robinson of DeQuincy; one sister, Inez LeDoux of Carlyss; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Nelson J. Savoy —12/27/2001 Memorial services for Nelson Joseph Savoy, 83, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Savoy died at 4:04 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in a local care center. He was a native of Eunice, and he lived most of his life in Hayes. He was an Air Force veteran and was a pilot in World War II. He retired from Halliburton after 32 years. Survivors include his wife, Veaver R. Savoy of Sulphur; one son, Nelson Joseph Savoy II of Lake Charles; three daughters, Jackie Pachuca of Orange, Texas, Judy Granger of Carlyss and Janet Savoy of Baton Rouge; one sister, Agnes Courville of Moss Bluff; his mother, Julia Brandon of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Chuck Stowe —12/27/2001 DERIDDER — Graveside services for Chuck Stowe, 53, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in Whitaker Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Stowe died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a Pineville hospital. Jennifer Sweeney —12/27/2001 MEXIA, Texas — Graveside services for Jennifer Elizabeth Sweeney, 37, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Mexia Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction Blair Stubbs Funeral Home. She died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in a Mexia hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Mexia for 29 years. She was a graduate of Mexia High School. Survivors include one sister, Victoria Sweeney Hatcher of Kennedale, Texas; her parents, Donal and Judy Sweeney of Garland, Texas; and her maternal grandparents, John and Verneice Howells of Dallas. Mrs. T.E. Wells —12/27/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Mrs. T.E. (Juanita Reed) Wells, 84, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Keller, Texas. George A. White —12/27/2001 Funeral arrangements for George August White, 97, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday in a local care center. Peggy O. Armentrout —12/28/2001 Funeral arrangements for Peggy O. Armentrout, 77, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. Frank Barbee —12/28/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Frank Barbee, 87, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. Emma R. Bowen —12/28/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Emma Ruth Bowen, 92, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local care center. Henry S. Brown Jr. —12/28/2001 Funeral services for Henry Shelby Brown Jr., 91, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Brown died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver and of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Shelby J. Brown III of Lake Charles, and two grandchildren. Walter Busby —12/28/2001 Funeral arrangements for Walter Busby, 55, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. Frank J. Caruso —12/28/2001 Funeral arrangements for Frank Joseph Caruso, 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a San Antonio care center. Inez J. Clark —12/28/2001 STARKS — Funeral services for Inez Johnson Clark, 76, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Glen Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Clark died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a native and longtime resident of Starks. She lived in Albuquerque, N.M., for 10 years and worked as a retail clerk. She was a member of the Starks Historical Society and the VFW ladies auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Delbert Ray Clark Jr. of Albuquerque and Buford Clark of Starks; two daughters, Kathaline "Sue" White and Nadine Clark Casey, both of Starks; one brother, Harry Johnson Jr. of Starks; two sisters, Jackie Schell of Bridge City, Texas, and Aver Braneff of DeQuincy; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Ollie M. Cooley —12/28/2001 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Ollie M. Cooley, 99, of Hicks, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks. Mrs. Cooley died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in the Oakdale hospital. Sable D. Davis —12/28/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Sable Dion Davis, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in Grabow Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in a local care center. Edith L. Doucet —12/28/2001 IOTA — Funeral services for Edith LeJeune Doucet, 54, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 28, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mrs. Doucet died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a Lafayette hospital. Survivors include her husband, Herman Doucet of Iota; one son, Heath Doucet of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Marissa Jane Doucet of Iota; one stepson; Horace Doucet of New York; one stepdaughter, Ella Marie Doucet of New York; and one sister, Donna LeJeune of Lake Charles. Jessica M. Doyle —12/28/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Jessica Marie Doyle, 17, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. Joseph W. Frederick Sr. —12/28/2001 VINTON — Funeral services for Joseph Wilton Frederick Sr., 71, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today. Mr. Frederick died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Abbeville, and he had lived in Vinton for 30 years. He retired from Frederman's Shipbuilders after 15 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Monceaux Frederick of Vinton; four sons, Wilton "Frog" Frederick Jr. of Vinton, Chester Frederick of Sulphur, Robert Frederick of Groves, Texas, and Shane Frederick of Houston; two sisters, Elodie Trahan of Abbeville and Louise Frederick of Thornwell; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Milton A. Granger —12/28/2001 VINTON — Funeral services for Milton A. Granger, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Granger died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Barbers Hill, Texas. He was a graduate of Vinton High School. He was a member of United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 68 for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Hebert Granger of Vinton; two sons, Richard A. Granger of Vinton and Brian H. Granger of Beaumont, Texas; two daughters, Bevin Laird and Cara Beard, both of Vinton; one brother, Donald L. Granger of Vinton; and four grandchildren. Larry D. Halliman —12/28/2001 STARKS — Funeral services for Larry Donnell Halliman, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Laton Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Halliman died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in Plaquemine. He was a native of Bluff City, Ark., and a longtime resident of Starks. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include four brothers, Lewis Halliman of Beaumont, Texas, Clarence Charles of Houston and Edgar Charles Jr. and Doy Lee Charles, both of Starks; six sisters, Vira Morgan and Rosie Harris, both of South Carolina, Helen Whiteside of California, Inez Morehead of Arkansas and Linda Achen and Betty Charles, both of Crowley; his mother, Ledoshia Charles; and stepfather, Edgar Charles Sr. James E. Hill —12/28/2001 REFORM, Ala. — Graveside services for James Edward Hill, 44, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 28, in the Christian Hope Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Hill died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Audrey C. Hoffpauir —12/28/2001 Memorial services for Audrey Corkran Hoffpauir, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from noon Saturday. Mrs. Hoffpauir died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She was a teacher aide at Hamilton Elementary School. She worked at Piccadilly Cafeteria and the American Press for several years. She was a member of Ford Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; three brothers, Donald L. Corkran of Kerrville, Texas, John A. "Burr" Corkran of Lake Charles and Ken Corkran of Sulphur; and her mother, Luna F. Corkran of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to Abraham's Tent, the family said. Janie V. Johnson —12/28/2001 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Janie V. Johnson, 59, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Roland O. Baker and Genevia Rankins will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Johnson died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Gary, Ind., and she had lived in DeQuincy since 1979. She was a retired nurse, and she was a member of the DeQuincy Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Bethel AME Church. She was a church musician for 22 years and was a class leader and a church stewardess. Survivors include one son, Lester Johnson of DeRidder; two daughters, Leola Johnson of DeRidder and Lisa LeBlanc of Fort Smith, Ark.; one sister, Vera Harris of Gary; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Twylia Y. King —12/28/2001 BENTON — Memorial services for Twylia Yvonne King, 52, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The Very Rev. M.L. Agnew Jr. will officiate. Mrs. King died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Vivian. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. She was the founder and chief executive officer of Louisiana PET Imaging LLC, Open Air MRI of Cenla and Ark-La-Tex Diagnostics Concepts Inc. Survivors include one son, Christopher King; one daughter, Candice King Ryan; one brother, Jimmy Hendricks; and her mother, Ida Denham. Memorial donations may be made to Dr. Glass's Pain Fund at the LSU Feist-Weiller Cancer Center or to the Indigent or Non-Insured Care Fund at Christus-Schumpert Hospice/Grace Home, the family said. Parker F. Moon —12/28/2001 Virginia G. Moon —12/28/2001 ROANOKE, Ala. — Funeral services for Parker Fausett Moon, 88, and Virginia Gross Moon, 83, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 28, in Quattlebaum Funeral Home. The Revs. Floyd Carmack, Frank McCook and Maynard McGinty will officiate. Burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery. Mr. Moon died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in a local hospital. Mrs. Moon died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in a local care center. He was a native of Randolph County, Ala. He was self-employed in the car-salvage business. She was a nurse aide. Both were former residents of Louisiana, and both were members of Antioch Christian Church. Their survivors include one daughter, Ann Stewart of Roanoke, Ala., three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His survivors also include three sisters, Frances Beaird of Lake Charles, Lucille Kreiger of Cleveland and Sue Hood of Sulphur, and one brother, Calvin Moon of Lake Charles. Her survivors also include one sister, Frances Horn of Roanoke, Ala. Mrs. T.E. Wells —12/28/2001 LONGLEAF — Funeral services for Mrs. T.E. (Juanita Reed) Wells, 84, of Glenmora, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Longleaf Baptist Church. The Revs. Eugene Austin and Falis Holloway will officiate. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home and from noon Saturday in the church. Mrs. Wells died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in Keller, Texas. She was a native of Cravins. She was the song leader for Longleaf Baptist Church for many years. Survivors include two sons, Frank Wells of Orange, Texas, and Tom Wells of Keller; one brother, Onis Reed of Alexandria; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. James F. Barbee —12/29/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for James Franklin "J.F." Barbee, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. William Kelly Harper will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Barbee died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Lawton, Okla., and a longtime resident of the DeRidder area. He was a farmer and a cattleman. Survivors include one daughter, Aletta Barbee of DeRidder; two brothers, Clyde Barbee of Lawton and Bill Barbee of Sun City, Ariz.; and one sister, Maude Scott of Ocala, Fla. Emma R. Bowen —12/29/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Emma Ruth Bowen, 92, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in Church of Christ. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Bowen died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a local care center. Henry S. Brown Jr. —12/29/2001 Funeral services for Henry Shelby Brown Jr., 91, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 29, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Brown died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver and of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Shelby J. Brown III of Lake Charles, and two grandchildren. Walter Busby —12/29/2001 Funeral services for Walter Busby, 54, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Murrell Ewing will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Busby died at 5:53 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Marion High School. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a sergeant in the military police. He owned and operated S & B Truck and Tractor Service. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 406, where he served as an auditor on the officer's board. He worked as a pipeline inspector for several years. He worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office as a reserve deputy for 20 years. He was a former member of the Downtown Optimist Club. Survivors include his wife, Sandra LaRocca Busby of Lake Charles; two sons, Jerry Busby III and Curtis R. Bradburry, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Todd (Lisa) Mathieu of Lake Charles and Mrs. Jamie (Shonda) Hackney of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. Larry (Connie) Perkins of Moss Bluff; his mother, Virgie Rogers Busby of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Frank J. Caruso —12/29/2001 Funeral services for Frank Joseph Caruso, 90, of San Antonio, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and 8-9 a.m. Monday. Mr. Caruso died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in a San Antonio care center. He was a native of New Orleans. He lived in Lake Charles for 50 years and moved to San Antonio four years ago. He retired as manager of Cities Service Credit Union. He was a member of the Lions Club and Travelers Protective Association. He was a charter member of the Calcasieu Parish Bowling League and was treasurer of the Landry High School Athletic Association. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Monsignor Cramers Fourth Degree Assembly. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Caruso of San Antonio; one son, Lynn Caruso of Plano, Texas; one brother, Anthony Caruso of New Orleans; one sister, Grace Nata of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Thomas G. Cooley —12/29/2001 Funeral services for Thomas Gerald Cooley, 62, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rocky East will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Cooley died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Jackson, Miss., and had lived in Lake Charles for three years. He served in the Navy in the Korean War. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include one son, Thomas Cooley of Jackson; four daughters, Martha Thompson of Westlake, Brenda Huddleston of Ragley, Miss., Renee Miller of Baytown, Texas, and Wendy Toups of Sulphur; and eight grandchildren. Jessica M. Doyle —12/29/2001 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Jessica Marie Doyle, 17, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in The Word Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. She died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in her residence. Ernest Droddy Jr. —12/29/2001 Funeral services for Ernest Droddy Jr., 73, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in Living Way Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Charles Nugent and Brian Kinsey will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Droddy died at 6:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Merryville, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 38 years. He was an Air Force veteran. He worked for the state Department of Transportation and Development for many years. He worked in the maintenance department at Moss Regional Medical Center, and he was a security guard for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He was a member of Living Way Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Clark Droddy of Lake Charles; two sons, Ernest Mitchell Droddy of Lake Charles and Ricky Gene Droddy of Moss Bluff; one brother, Leroy Droddy of San Antonio; one sister, Mary Ruth McSweeney of Merryville; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Gary P. Fisher —12/29/2001 Funeral services for Mrs. Gary Renee Parker Fisher, 51, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gene Vincent and David Pullig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Fisher died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She coached the Blue Bell softball team in the St. Margaret softball league for several years. Survivors include two sons, Charles Fisher and Jason Fisher, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Tiffany Amy Beth Fisher of Lake Charles; three sisters, Jimmye Patricia Luquette of Sulphur, Bonnie Moss of Plano, Texas, and Johnnye Dee Ward of Moss Bluff; one brother, Charles Luther Parker of Sulphur; her mother, Alice "Dee Dee" Parker of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Joseph W. Frederick Sr. —12/29/2001 VINTON — Funeral services for Joseph Wilton Frederick Sr., 71, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 29, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is until the service. A rosary was recited Friday. Mr. Frederick died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Abbeville, and he had lived in Vinton for 30 years. He retired from Frederman's Shipbuilders after 15 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Monceaux Frederick of Vinton; four sons, Wilton "Frog" Frederick Jr. of Vinton, Chester Frederick of Sulphur, Robert Frederick of Groves, Texas, and Shane Frederick of Houston; two sisters, Elodie Trahan of Abbeville and Louise Frederick of Thornwell; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Chester R. Garner —12/29/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Chester R. Garner, 89, of Borne, Texas, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in San Antonio. Milton A. Granger —12/29/2001 VINTON — Funeral services for Milton A. Granger, 66, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Granger died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Barbers Hill, Texas. He was a graduate of Vinton High School. He was a member of UA Plumbers Local 68 for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Hebert Granger of Vinton; two sons, Richard A. Granger of Vinton and Brian H. Granger of Beaumont, Texas; two daughters, Bevin Laird and Cara Beard, both of Vinton; one brother, Donald L. Granger of Vinton; and four grandchildren. Robert E. Lewis Jr. —12/29/2001 Funeral arrangements for Robert Earl Lewis Jr., 41, of 2522 Ruth St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8 a.m. Friday in a Phoenix hospital. Sybil Lyons —12/29/2001 Private funeral services for Sybil Lyons will be held at a later date. The body was donated to science. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 1:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in a local care center. John L. Neighbors —12/29/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for John L. Neighbors, 94, of Vinton, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. Mary Sonnier —12/29/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral arrangements for Mary Sonnier, 36, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. Marie Tomb —12/29/2001 Funeral services for Marie Tomb, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, Ohio. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Tomb died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a local care center. She was a former resident of Clinton. She was valedictorian of her class at Clinton High School. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was a member of the St. John Braille Center, and she helped make books for the blind. She was a member of the Ladies Aid. She was the organist at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sulphur for many years. Survivors include one brother, John D. Morgan of Clinton, and one sister, Evelyn L. Cowell of Auburndale, Fla. Memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, the family said. Nason E. Benoit —12/30/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Nason Edison Benoit, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Revs. John Couch and Paul Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Benoit died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Jennings-Hathaway area. He was an alumnus of Jennings High School. He served in the Army National Guard for seven years. He was a sergeant E5 with the C5 Co. 2nd BG, 156th infantry. He was an infantry communications specialist. He received an honorable discharge in March 1963. He worked at Southwestern States and General Telephone companies in Welsh for 13 years. He retired with BellSouth Telephone Company after 27 years of service. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and its adult Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife, Claudia "Deanie" Bertrand Benoit of Hathaway; two sons, Philip Douglas Benoit of Hathaway and Bradley James Benoit of Port Bolivar, Texas; one daughter, Nasondra Elizabeth Parsley of Hathaway; three brothers, Jerry Benoit and Ralph Benoit, both of Jennings, and Earl Benoit of Decatur, Ala.; one sister, Nita Richard of Jennings; his mother, Laura Mae Prather Benoit of Jennings; and six grandchildren. Mrs. Dennis Cline —12/30/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Mrs. Dennis L. (Mary Ariese Goodfriend) Cline, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Houston River Baptist Church. Interment will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Cline died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001. She was co-owner of Cline's Maplewood Drive-Inn for 25 years and Dairy Barn for 21 years. She retired in 1996. She was a member of Les Bon Ami Good Sam's Camping Club. She worked in local ministries, including Maplewood Lions Club for 28 years and Care/Help. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church for 29 years and had been a member of Houston River Baptist Church. She was a member of the Ukele Band and the Agin' Cajun Choir of First Baptist Church and the Silver Strings Choir of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Dennis L. Cline; one son, Robert Timothy Cline; three daughters, Lisa Cline Keating, Denise Cline Ames and Cathy Cline Bell; three brothers, Adam Paul Goodfriend, A.J. Goodfriend and Joseph Albert Goodfriend; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Roberta Cotlong —12/30/2001 MOSSVILLE — Funeral arrangements for Roberta Cotlong, 74, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. Mrs. Gary R. Fisher —12/30/2001 Funeral services for Mrs. Gary (Renee' Parker) Fisher, 51, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gene Vincent and David Pullig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Fisher died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She coached the Blue Bell softball team in the St. Margaret softball league for several years. Survivors include two sons, Charles Fisher and Jason Fisher, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Tiffany Amy Beth Fisher of Lake Charles; three sisters, Jimmye Patricia Luquette of Sulphur, Bonnie Moss of Plano, Texas, and Johnnye Dee Ward of Moss Bluff; one brother, Charles Luther Parker of Sulphur; her mother, Alice "Dee Dee" Parker of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Gernice Fontenot —12/30/2001 EUNICE — Funeral services for Gernice Fontenot, 86, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 30, in Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Chataignier. Mrs. Fontenot died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in a Baytown, Texas, hospital. Marie Fontenot —12/30/2001 Funeral services for Marie Fontenot, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 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 will be 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Rayne and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, LeRoy Newman, C.J. ''Clifton'' Newman and Tony Newman all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Dalton (Audrey) Breaux and Mrs. L.J. (Dorothy) Blanchard, both of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Darrell (Fernell) Ancelet and Mrs. Wayne (Judy) Moreau, both of Sulphur; two stepsons, Joe Fontenot of Iowa and Gerald Fontenot of Morgan City; one brother, Auray Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; three sisters, Bernice Guillory, Aline Duhon and Eula Manuel, all of Lake Charles; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Chester R. Garner —12/30/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Chester R. Garner, 89, of Boerne, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Ott will officiate. Burial will be in Drakes Fork Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, in the funeral home, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Garner died Thursday, Dec. 27, at 8:45 p.m. in a San Antonio hospital. A native of Cravens, La., he was a member of Iron Workers Local Number 395 in Hammond, Ind. for 60 years. He was a retired construction worker. Survivors include five sisters, Gertie Deason and Catherine Bostrom of DeRidder, Helen Purkey of Port Neches, Texas, Mable O'Neal of Flint, Texas, and Pauline Taylor of Port Arthur, Texas; two brothers, Henry Garner of Haynesville and Leo Garner of DeRidder. Bettye Garnett —12/30/2001 SEBASTOPAL, Calif. — Memorial services for Bettye Normand Garnett, 69, will be announced at a later date. She died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in Sebastopal. Patricia A. Murr —12/30/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Patricia Ann Murr, 60, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Murr died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in her residence. Tracy O. Penny —12/30/2001 Funeral services for Tracy O. Penny, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa, La. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Penny died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Oakdale and was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired operator from Conoco. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, David Penny of Seymour, Tenn.; two daughters, Wilda Chelette of Lake Charles and Peggy Hebert of Sweetlake; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Mary S. Sonnier —12/30/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Mary Sauble "Maggie" Sonnier, 36, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Revs. Darrell Hieronymus and Lawrence Guidry will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Sonnier died at 2:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Charles and was a resident of Jennings. Survivors include her husband, Rayward Sonnier of Lake Arthur; one son, Daniel Seth Rhodes of Jennings; two stepsons, Shannon and T.J. Sonnier of Cameron; one stepdaughter, Thelma Sonnier of Cameron; two brothers, Lester Warren Sauble Jr. of Kinder and Jared Stewart Sauble of Jennings; two sisters, Mrs. Bobby (Toni S.) Willingham of Opelousas and Brenda Sauble of Moss Bluff; her mother, Addie C. Guidry of Jennings; her stepfather, Lawrence Guidry of Jennings; and three stepgrandchildren. Gervis Bellow —12/31/2001 Funeral arrangements for Gervis Bellow, 77, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. Reuben C. Dickerson —12/31/2001 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Reuben C. Dickerson, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Kirk D. Mayo and David C. Mayo will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Dickerson died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of New Orleans. He lived in DeRidder for about 26 years. He lived in LaSalle Parish, where he was an owner/manager of grocery stores, for about 25 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Dupreast Dickerson of DeRidder; three daughters, Janette Rowell of West Monroe, Deborah Mauterer of Pollock and Linda Smeby of Ocean Springs, Miss.; two sisters, Annie Lou White of Humble, Texas, and Nora Manceaux of Vidor, Texas; five grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. Eula Elmore —12/31/2001 Funeral arrangements for Eula Elmore, 90, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local care center. Mrs. Gary R. Fisher —12/31/2001 Funeral services for Mrs. Gary (Renee' Parker) Fisher, 51, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gene Vincent and David Pullig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Fisher died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She coached the Blue Bell softball team in the St. Margaret softball league for several years. Survivors include two sons, Charles Fisher and Jason Fisher, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Tiffany Amy Beth Fisher of Lake Charles; three sisters, Jimmye Patricia Luquette of Sulphur, Bonnie Moss of Plano, Texas, and Johnnye Dee Ward of Moss Bluff; one brother, Charles Luther Parker of Sulphur; her mother, Alice "Dee Dee" Parker of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Marie Fontenot —12/31/2001 Funeral services for Marie Fontenot, 90, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 31, 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 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Rayne and had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, LeRoy Newman, C.J. (Clifton) Newman and Tony Newman, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Dalton (Audrey) Breaux and Mrs. L.J. (Dorothy) Blanchard, both of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Darrell (Fernell) Ancelet and Mrs. Wayne (Judy) Moreau, both of Sulphur; two stepsons, Joe Fontenot of Iowa, La., and Gerald Fontenot of Morgan City; one brother, Auray Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; three sisters, Bernice Guillory, Aline Duhon and Eula Manuel, all of Lake Charles; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Rena Thibodeaux-Fresk —12/31/2001 WELSH — Funeral services for Rena M. Thibodeaux-Fresk, 66, of St. Petersburg, Fla., will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Graveside services will be in Saint Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur under the direction of Taylor Family Funeral Home of Pinellas Park, Fla. Deacon Wayne Chapman will officiate. She died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in a Pinellas Park hospital. She was a native of Lake Arthur. She had lived in St. Petersburg since 1987, moving from Orlando. She was a banker for more than 40 years and worked at Republic Bank. She was Catholic. Survivors include one daughter, Sheryl Fresk of St. Petersburg; three brothers, Emery Thibodeaux of Stanton, Va., Wallace Thibodeaux of Bruly and Clyde Thibodeaux of Welsh; three sisters, Isabelle Thibodeaux of Dry Prong, Adelle Hewitt of Sulphur and Margie Campisi of Abbeville; and her mother, Zilda Thibodeaux of Jennings. Belle C. Harbert —12/31/2001 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Belle Compton Harbert, 97, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Goins will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Harbert died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in a Welsh care center. She lived in the Welsh-Roanoke area and was a former 40-year resident of Houston. She was an alumnus of Louisiana Normal College at Natchitoches. She was a retired school teacher. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church of Houston. Survivors include one son, Byron Brice Harbert Jr. of Littleton, Colo.; one daughter, Norma Harbert Owen of Houston; one brother, Floyd Compton of Welsh; one sister, Mary Dan Morrish of Houston; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Church, the family said. Lila P. Jones —12/31/2001 ANACOCO — Funeral services for Lila I. Patterson Jones, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Jones died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in Conroe, Texas. Merlin J. Moss —12/31/2001 Funeral arrangements for Merlin J. Moss, 65, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local care center. Mazie F. Schexnider —12/31/2001 WELSH — Funeral services for Mazie Marie Fontenot Schexnider, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 31, from Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Welch Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. A rosary was recited Sunday. Mrs. Schexnider died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in a Kaplan hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Hugh Paul (Nita) Cormier and Mrs. Darrell (Wilda) Marceaux; one son, Leon Schexnider Jr.; one brother, Zelian Fontenot of Mamou; one sister, Lazie Landry of Thornwell; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Howard Sonnier —12/31/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral arrangements for Howard Sonnier, 79, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. Daniel Stroder —12/31/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Daniel "Spanky" Stroder, 45, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Stroder died at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. He was a floor hand for an oil company. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Ryan Stroder and Bryan Stroder, both of Lake Arthur, and Daniel Stroder II of Roanoke; one daughter, Rita Nicole Henkrickson of Lake Arthur; six brothers, Michael P. Stroder of Austin, Texas, Donald J. Hebert of Hathaway, Anthony Hebert of Jennings and James Stroder, Rolland Hebert and Kenneth Hebert, all of Lake Arthur; eight sisters, Shelia Stroder of Austin, Pauline Hebert of Woodworth, Carolyn Holland of Lake Charles, Geraldine Knighton of Monroe and Lorrie A. Buller, Kathy Duprie, Janell Sonnier and Gail Thibodeaux, all of Lake Arthur; his mother, Margaret Trahan Hebert of Gueydan; and two grandchildren.