DECEMBER 1999 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1999 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net AARON, Alton J. LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral services for Alton Jackson Aaron, 84, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. Aaron died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. AARON, Alton J. LCAP 12/1/1999 Funeral services for Alton Jackson Aaron, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Louis Charrier and Emmit Wren will officiate. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery in Oakdale. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Aaron died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Oakdale, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He retired from BellSouth after 38 years of service and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He owned and operated Aaron's Saw Filing Shop. He was a member of Gillis First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nora Hollis Aaron of Lake Charles; one daughter, Deborah Hutchinson of Oakdale; two sisters, Elizabeth Farrior of St. Louis, Mo., and Ruby Ragusa of New Orleans; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Boys Village, the family said. ABATE, Felicie LCAP 12/22/1999 Funeral services for Felicie Abate, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Ronnie Groth and the Rev. Danny Torres 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 7 p.m.; and 8-9:45 a.m. Thursday. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She and her husband owned and operated Abate Brothers Grocery at Alamo and Kirkman streets for many years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and was a volunteer at the church rectory. She was a member of the church funeral choir and of Catholic Daughters Court 1785. She received the Isola Jaubert Award from the Monsignor Cramer Assembly of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Mary Jane) Vaughn of Moss Bluff; one brother, Joe Calloura of Lake Charles; two sisters, Geneva Terranova of Johnson City, Tenn., and Mary Ann Tirreto of Houston; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ACEDO, Lisa F. LCAP 12/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lisa Fontenot Acedo, 36, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Ann Arbor, Mich. ACEDO, Lisa F. LCAP 12/15/1999 Funeral services for Lisa Fontenot Acedo, 38, of Ann Arbor, Mich., will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Acedo died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in Ann Arbor. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Ann Arbor for several years. She was a graduate of Barbe High School. She worked at Gulf National Bank for several years. She was a member of the Ballet Joyeux. Survivors include her husband, Guillermo "Bill" Acedo of Ann Arbor, Mich.; two daughters, Taryn and Rachel Acedo, both of Ann Arbor; one brother, Bryan Fontenot of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Carolyn Leveque of Elgin, Texas, Susan O'Connor of Flower Mound, Texas, and Pamela LeBrun of Sulphur; her mother, Isola Jaubert of Lake Charles; and her father, Carl Fontenot of Kinder. Memorial donations may be made to an account for the children at Cameron State Bank (700894400) in care of Isola Jaubert, the family said. ADAMS, R.E. LCAP 12/30/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Adams died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. ALANIZ, Antonio LCAP 12/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Antonio Alaniz, 37, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. today, with a wake service at 7 p.m. Mr. Alaniz died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Beauregard Parish. He was a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish. Survivors include two sons, Toby and Coby Alaniz, both of Sulphur; six brothers, Joe Alaniz and Johnny Alanis, both of Westlake, Fidel Alaniz of Clairmont, Fla., Frank Cavazzo of Lake Charles, Ray Alaniz of Puxico, Mo., and Jesse Alaniz of LeBleu Settlement; and seven sisters, Olivia Ramirez of Beaumont, Texas, Josie Deville of Sulphur, Janie Vincent of Carlyss, Mary DuCat and Lucy Alaniz, both of Westlake, Lupy Fontenot of Lake Charles and Pat Hayes of Lakewood, Colo. ALANIZ, Antonio LCAP 12/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Antonio Alaniz, 37, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 28, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. Mr. Alaniz died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Beauregard Parish. He was a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish. Survivors include two sons, Toby and Cody Alaniz, both of Sulphur; six brothers, Joe Alaniz and Johnny Alanis, both of Westlake, Fidel Alaniz of Clairmont, Fla., Frank Cavazzo of Lake Charles, Ray Alaniz of Puxico, Mo., and Jesse Alaniz of LeBleu Settlement; and seven sisters, Olivia Ramirez of Beaumont, Texas, Josie Deville of Sulphur, Janie Vincent of Carlyss, Mary DuCat and Lucy Alaniz, both of Westlake, Lupy Fontenot of Lake Charles and Pat Hayes of Lakewood, Colo. ALDER, Anabel LCAP 12/3/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Anabel Alder, 81, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Thursday in Alexandria. ALDER, Anabel B. LCAP 12/4/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Anabel Brister Alder, 81, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 4, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hicks Pentecostal Cemetery in Hicks. Mrs. Alder died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in Alexandria. AMBLER, James E. Jr. LCAP 12/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for James Earl "Jimmy" Ambler Jr., 45, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Ambler died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999. ARDOIN, Ella M. LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral services for Ella Mae Ardoin, 75, will be at noon today, Dec. 2, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodley will officiate. Burial will be in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in Mamou under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ardoin died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mowata, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. She was a longtime member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Derrell Ardoin of Ragley; one brother, Henry Carpenter of Oakdale; two sisters, Aline Miller of Sulphur and Cecile Coplin of Monroe; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. ARREDONDO, Daniel LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral services for Daniel L. Arredondo, 74, were held Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Mr. Arredondo died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. ARTIS, Russell LCAP 12/14/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Russell Artis, 49, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Houston hospital. ARTIS, Russell M. LCAP 12/17/1999 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Russell Murrell Artis, 49, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in Progressive Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Community Cemetery in Oakdale under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Artis died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in a Houston hospital. AUSTIN, Savoia LCAP 12/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Savoia Austin, 74, of Athens, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mrs. Austin died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in an Athens, Texas, hospital. AVERITT, Dixie S. LCAP 12/3/1999 HORNBECK -- Funeral services for Dixie S. Averitt, 73, of Conroe, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Prewitts Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Averitt died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in Conroe. BABINEAUX, Josh LCAP 12/20/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Josh Babineaux, 18, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a train accident on WPA Road. BABINEAUX, Joshua R. LCAP 12/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Joshua Ryan Babineaux, 18, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Victory Worship Center. The Rev. James L. LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Babineaux died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999. He was on the Children's Church ministers staff at Victory Worship Center. He was co-host of the Josh and Brady Show, a Christian rodeo show. He was the 1999 state champion of team roping for the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association. He finished second in the world for the Reserved World Champion of the Little Britches Rodeo Association. He was co-owner of CC Custom Trucks and a member of the U.S. Team Roping Champions, the Sulphur High School Rodeo Club. He was a graduate of 3J Academy. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Pamela) Babineaux of Sulphur; two brothers, Jeff and Justin Babineaux, both of Sulphur; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ovey (Agnes) Babineaux of Sulphur; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Peggy) Woolman of Sulphur; and his paternal great-grandmother, Lydia Babineaux of Sulphur. Donations may be made to Victory Worship Center, Children's Ministry, 1410 West Napoleon, Sulphur, LA 70663. BACQUE, Margaret LCAP 12/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Margaret Bacque, 55, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. BACQUE, Margaret E., Mrs. LCAP 12/5/1999 Funeral services for Margaret East Bacque, 55, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Heribeto Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 3 p.m. and a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Bacque died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in her residence. A native of Hackberry, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1968. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry Bacque; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Bacque of Hackberry and Janice Lynn Bacque Parker of Lake Charles; two brothers, Joseph and Leroy East, both of Hackberry; two sisters, Alma Theriot of Creole and Russie Stelly of Jennings; and one grandchild. BARNES, Dorothy LCAP 12/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Dorothy ''Aunt Dot'' Barnes, 77, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a New Orleans hospital. BARNES, Dorothy LCAP 12/15/1999 Funeral services for Dorothy "Aunt Dot" Barnes, 77, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Barnes died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of Alexandria, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where she participated in the Mission and Music departments and the Decorating Committee. Survivors include one son, William Barnes III of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Richardson of New Orleans and Mrs. Doris Shelby Davis of Chicago; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BARNES, Edward D. Sr. LCAP 12/5/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Edward David Barnes Sr., 67, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Weber will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Barnes died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in his residence. A native of Hackberry, he was a resident of Sulphur. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired first class lineman for Gulf States Utilities where he worked for 37 years. Survivors include his wife, Corinne Barnes; one son, Gary Mark Barnes of Sulphur; one stepson, E.J. Thibodeaux Jr. of Sulphur; one stepdaughter, JoAnn Stitely of Frederick, Md.; three grandchildren; and two step grandchildren. BARRODALE, Jimmie D. LCAP 12/19/1999 HOUMA -- Funeral services for Jimmie Dean Barrodale, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in Chauvin Funeral Home, 5899 Highway 311. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Barrodale died at noon Friday, Dec. 17, 1999. A native of Village Mills, Texas, she was a resident of Houma. She was a retired teacher for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Survivors include one sister, Betty Jane Pingrey of Wimberley, Texas. BARRODALE, Jimmie D. LCAP 12/19/1999 HOUMA -- Funeral services for Jimmie Dean Barrodale, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in Chauvin Funeral Home, 5899 Highway 311. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Barrodale died at noon Friday, Dec. 17, 1999. A native of Village Mills, Texas, she was a resident of Houma. She was a retired teacher for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Survivors include one sister, Betty Jane Pingrey of Wimberley, Texas. BEADLE, Clifton R. Sr. LCAP 12/2/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Clifton R. Beadle Sr., 78, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Dec. 2, in Martin and Castille Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Cormier will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Protestant Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Beadle died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lafayette, he was a resident of Lake Charles since 1961. Prior to his retirement, he was a machinist for Southern Pacific Railroad with 32 years of service. Survivors include one daughter, Jennie Walker of Lake Charles; two sons, Clifford R. Beadle and Clifton R. Beadle Jr., both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Verna Touchet of Broussard and Esther Rose Doucet of Lafayette; and five grandchildren. BECKHAM, Marie C. LCAP 12/2/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Marie Coleman Beckham, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Welsh Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Beckham died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999. She was a native of Lake Charles. She attended Lake Charles High School and Baylor College for women. Survivors include three sons, David Allen Beckham of Houston, Carey Coleman Beckham of New Orleans and Michael Stuart Beckham of Picayune, Miss.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. BELL, Edward J. LCAP 12/2/1999 MONROE -- Funeral services for Edward Joseph Bell, 52, of Baton Rouge will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. The Revs. John Kennedy and Joseph Robert Inzina will officiate. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Bell died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in Baton Rouge. He was a native of Norman, Okla. He graduated from Neville High School in 1965 and received his marketing degree from NLU in 1971 and his master's from Webster University of St. Louis, Mo. He was a board certified substance abuse counselor at Palmetto Hospital in Rayville and recently was at the TAU Center at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Janice Bell of Baton Rouge; one son, Patrick Joseph Bell of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Susan Radford of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Angela Frazier of Monroe; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bell of Monroe; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Palmetto Hospital, 86 Palmetto Road, Rayville, LA 71269, the family said. BENOIT, Joseph LCAP 12/24/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral arrangements for Joseph Benoit, 87, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Sulphur. BENOIT, Joseph D. LCAP 12/26/1999 CARLYSS -- Private graveside services for Joseph Dedio Benoit, 72, will be under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Benoit died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a resident of Sulphur for 24 years. He was honorably discharged from the Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Henrietta Q. Benoit; three sons, Michael Benoit of Hackberry, Terry Benoit of Natchitoches and Joseph Benoit of Jeanerette; two daughters, Shirley McRay of Weatherford, Texas, and Angel Benoit of Jeanerette; two brothers, Hulan Benoit of Longview, Texas, and Nolan Benoit of Orange, Texas; two sisters, Lena Tully of Sulphur and Virgie Stokes of Christoval, Texas; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BENOIT, Troy G. Jr. LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral services for Troy Gene ''Chaunchy'' Benoit Jr., 36, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Benoit died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Orange, Texas. He was a graduate of Vinton High School and Rhema Bible College of Tulsa, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Ranelda Joy Benoit of Moss Bluff; one son, Andrew Daniel Benoit of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Lance Benoit of Lake Charles and Kenny Benoit of Moss Bluff; his parents, Troy and Jackie Benoit of Moss Bluff; and his maternal grandfather, Joe Frisby of Vidor, Texas. BEWLEY, John, Rev. LCAP 12/19/1999 JACKSON, Miss. -- Memorial services for the Rev. John Bewley, 67, formerly of Lake Charles, will be at noon Monday, Dec. 20, in Broadmoor Baptist Church. Mr. Bewley died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in his residence. BEWLEY, John, Rev. LCAP 12/19/1999 JACKSON, Miss. -- Memorial services for the Rev. John Bewley, 67, formerly of Lake Charles, will be at noon Monday, Dec. 20, in Broadmoor Baptist Church. Mr. Bewley died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in his residence. BICKHAM, Richard B. Sr. LCAP 12/21/1999 HIGHLANDS, Texas -- Richard Beeman Bickham Sr., 81, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in Baytown, Texas. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling White Chapel. A native of Starks, he had lived in the Baytown area for 25 years. He was a LSU graduate and an engineer. Survivors include three sons, John Ford Bickham of Hemphill, Texas, Clay Bickham of Baytown and Wade Bickham of San Bernardino, Calif.; three daughters, Molly Smith of Westlake, Theresa Walters of Crosby, Texas, and Jenny Sanders of Baytown; six brothers; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. BLACK, Horace G. LCAP 12/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Horace Geyman Black, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Black died at 8:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in Ponchatoula. BLAKEMAN, Inge G. LCAP 12/24/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Inge Grassnick Blakeman, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 24, in Martin and Castille Funeral Home. The Rev. Floyd J. Calais will officiate. Burial will be in Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Blakeman died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Schelsian, Germany, and moved to the United States in 1952. She worked with mentally disabled children in Morgan City and was a real estate agent there. She moved to Lafayette in 1975 and worked for Van Eaton & Romero Real Estate for more than 20 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of the Atchafalaya Basin Land Committee. Survivors include two daughters, Ingrid Clark of Atlanta and Inge Bergeron of Selma, Ala.; two sons, William E. Blakeman of Lafayette and James S. Blakeman of Houma; one sister, Elly Glenn of West Virginia; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Livingston Foundation Medical Center, 3232 Duke, San Diego, CA 92110 or to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said. BONIN, Eula H. LCAP 12/12/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Eula H. Bonin, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Mrs. Bonin died at noon Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in a Kaplan care center. BONSALL, Mabel LCAP 12/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mabel Bonsall, 76, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday in Houston. BONSALL, Mabel D. LCAP 12/30/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Mabel Duhon Bonsall, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 30, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. John Vianney Ijeoma will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Bonsall died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Houston. She was a lifelong resident of Vinton. She was a member of the Cajun French Music Association. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Vinton. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Villadsen of Orange, Texas, and Karen Brown of Marvel, Texas; one brother, Elton Duhon; one sister, Margaret St. John of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BONSALL, Mabel Duhon LCAP 12/29/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Mabel Duhon Bonsall, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday, Dec. 27, in Houston, Texas. BOONE, Della R. LCAP 12/9/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Della Reed Boone, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. She died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in Orange, Texas. A native of Egan, she was a resident of Vinton. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Claude Durio and Fernest Reed, both of Basile, John Durio of Vinton and Neville Reed of Orange; one daughter, Mary Touchet of Sulphur; 41 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; and 58 great-great-grandchildren. BORDELON, Simpson LCAP 12/19/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Simpson "Sam" Bordelon, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 19, from St. Louis Catholic Church of Glenmora. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery of Oakdale under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Bordelon died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. BORDELON, Simpson LCAP 12/19/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Simpson "Sam" Bordelon, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 19, from St. Louis Catholic Church of Glenmora. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery of Oakdale under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Bordelon died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. BOUDREAUX, Ida M. LCAP 12/17/1999 WELSH - Funeral services for Ida M. Boudreaux, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 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 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Boudreaux died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in a local care center. She was a native of Church Point and had lived in Welsh for the past 54 years. She was a charter member of the St. Daniel Altar Society. Survivors include five daughters, Tella B. Granger of Welsh, Wilma Gerard of Lacassine, Carrie Thibodeaux of Lake Arthur and Audrey Moreau and Ann Hoffpauir, both of Hayes; two sons, Kermit "Smokey" Boudreaux of Basile and Lane Boudreaux of Baton Rouge; one brother, Charles Matte of Church Point; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. BOURQUE, Mrs. Edalie M. LCAP 12/13/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Edalie Marie Bourque, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 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 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and 8-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Bourque died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Loreauville, she lived in the Lake Charles area for the past 54 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Earl (JoEllen) Quarles and Jacquelyne Yandle, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Ernest ''Frenchie'' Montondon of Port Arthur, Texas; one sister, Yvonne Pellessier of Port Arthur; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BOURRIAQUE, Viloa M. LCAP 12/5/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Viloa Marie Bourriaque, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bourriaque died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Creole. She retired from Cameron State Bank as a teller. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters and the Legion of Mary. Survivors include one son, Kim Bourriaque of Creole; one daughter, Monica Harris of Grand Lake; two brothers, Bert Boudreaux of Lake Charles and Perry Boudreaux of Creole; and four grandchildren. BOYKIN, Forrest C. LCAP 12/5/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Forrest Christopher Boykin, 13, of Sulphur will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Sulphur United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. David Gunter will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. He died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Sulphur. He attended Jake Drost School. Survivors include his parents, Richard and Tina Boykin of Sulphur; two brothers, Royce Shane Mann of Iowa, La., and Richard "Dedan" Boykin of Carlyss; two sisters, Steffanie Rene' Boykin of Carlyss and Shanna Kay Boykin Ferro of Fallon, Nev.; grandparents, W.L. and Donna Boykin of Carlyss and James E. Baker of Shaw, Miss.; and great-grandparents, LeRoy and Mattie Boykin of Sulphur. BOYKIN, Forrest C. LCAP 12/4/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Forrest Christopher Boykin, 13, of Carlyss, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. BRADLEY, Jack LCAP 12/12/1999 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for Jack Bradley, 86, of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Claybar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Mr. Bradley died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Gainesville, Texas, he had been a resident of Sulphur for the past three years and was a former longtime resident of Orange. He was retired from DuPont in Orange as an operator with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Lion's Club of Nacogdoches, Texas. He was a deacon and member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Alice Kellis Bradley; one daughter, Darleen Thompson of Orange; two stepsons, Thomas Barrett of Sulphur and John Robert Barrett of Wenatchee, Wash.; one stepdaughter, Sue Robichaux of Aiken, S.C.; one sister, Madge Williams of Abilene, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. BRANTLEY, Betty Mae LCAP 12/22/1999 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Betty Mae Mueller Brantley, 78, formerly of Lake Charles, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999. The body was cremated. Arrangements were by Ruebel Funeral Home. She was a native of Idaho, grew up in Pasadena, Calif., and lived in Lake Charles from 1946 to 1995. She was a graduate Pasadena Junior College and earned a bachelor's degree in institutional management from the University of Washington. She trained in dietetics at Cincinnati General Hospital and served in World War II as a dietitian in India. She moved to Lake Charles in 1946 and was one of the area's first registered dietitians. She served as consulting dietitian and head of dietetics at the old Calcasieu Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial, St. Patrick and West Calcasieu-Cameron hospitals. She was the disaster food-service director for the Lake Charles Red Cross when Hurricane Audrey struck in 1957. She oversaw the relief effort and published an article about the experience in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. She was the office manager for Howard, Weil, Labouisse Friedrichs and Co. (Legg Mason/Howard Weil) in Lake Charles and served as the vice president of the New Orleans office until her retirement in 1992. She was a past president of the Lake Charles chapter of the American Association of University Women. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Pitts of Brea, Calif.; two sons, Max Brantley of Little Rock and R. Britt Brantley of London, England; one sister, Barbara Chesler of Sacramento, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Calcasieu Women's Shelter or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. BREWER, Mrs. Myrtle M. LCAP 12/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Mae Brewer, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Rosepine First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Brewer died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. BRISTER, James E. LCAP 12/25/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for James Elmer Brister, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. Brister died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. BROUSSARD, Joseph W. LCAP 12/28/1999 BELL CITY -- Memorial services for Joseph Wilber "Beb" Broussard, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. The body was donated to science. Mr. Broussard died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in a Welsh care center. A native of Sweetlake, he lived in the Holmwood and Bell City area most of his life. He worked for Todd Brothers and Crain Brothers for many years. Survivors include two sisters, Gertrude Derouen of Bell City, Camile Edwards of Beaumont; one brother, Albert Broussard of DeRidder; and one step-son, Kevin Paris of Chalmette. BROUSSARD, Loretha T. LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral services for Loretha Toussand Broussard, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8-9:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Broussard died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles. She worked for Stream Enterprises for 21 years and for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for seven years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul Broussard Sr.; five daughters, Sandra Thibodeaux of Atlanta, Ga., Ora Lee Thibodeaux of Austin, Texas, and Brenda Thibodeaux Amos, Patricia Harrison and Robbie Thibodeaux Phillips, all of Lake Charles; three stepdaughters, Marie Broussard Vincent of Mossville, Katherine Mouton of Paris, Calif., and Caroline Smith of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Eddie Broussard of Mossville and Kenneth Broussard of Scott; three brothers, Ollis Toussand, Charlie Toussand and Elton Toussand, all of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Loretha T. LCAP 12/4/1999 Funeral services for Loretha Toussand Broussard, 61, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 4, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:45 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Broussard died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles. She worked for Stream Enterprises for 21 years and for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for seven years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul Broussard Sr. of Lake Charles; five daughters, Sandra Thibodeaux of Atlanta, Ora Lee Thibodeaux of Austin, Texas, and Brenda Thibodeaux Amos, Patricia Harrison and Robbie Thibodeaux Phillips, all of Lake Charles; three stepdaughters, Marie Broussard Vincent of Mossville, Katherine Mouton of Paris, Calif., and Caroline Smith of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Eddie Broussard of Mossville and Kenneth Broussard of Scott; three brothers, Ollis Toussand, Charlie Toussand and Elton Toussand, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Irene Toussand Trahan of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Rody LCAP 12/5/1999 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Rody Broussard, 38, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, near Crowley. BROUSSARD, Rody L. LCAP 12/6/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Rody Lee Broussard, 38, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 6, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Bon Pasture Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mr. Broussard died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, near Crowley. He was a resident of Welsh for seven years, having previously lived in Kaplan. He was a district supervisor for Gas Compression Service. He was a member of Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jamie Broussard; two sons, Colby and Matthew Broussard; one daughter, Alyssa Broussard; two brothers, Bradley and Kevin Broussard, both of Perry; six sisters, Brenda, Loma, Roxanne, Michelle and Tamara Broussard, all of Perry, and Tina Broussard of Abbeville; and his parents, Joseph "Saban" and Lorenia Broussard of Abbeville. BROUSSARD, Walford LCAP 12/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Walford Broussard, 78, will be announced by V.H. Raphael Funeral Home. He died at 11:45 p.m. Friday in a Jennings care center. BROUSSARD, Walford L. LCAP 12/29/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Walford Lee ''Topou'' Broussard, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 29, in Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in Silver Woods Cemetery in Silver Woods under the direction of V. H. Raphael Funeral Home. Mr. Broussard died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in a Jennings care facility. BROUSSARD, Willis LCAP 12/8/1999 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Willis Broussard, 77, of Hayes will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BROUSSARD, Willis LCAP 12/9/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Willis Broussard, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 9, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Granger Cemetery in Sweetlake. A rosary was said Wednesday. Mr. Broussard died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sweetlake, he was a resident of Hayes. He was a member of St. Daniel Catholic Church of Hayes and of the Sweetlake Coastal Hunting Club. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and as a carpenter for the Louisiana Department of Transportation for about 15 years. He was an Army veteran from World War II. Survivors include his wife, Allie Bertha Broussard; one son, Daniel Broussard of Hayes; two daughters, Shirley Plasencio of Iowa and Linda Faye Broussard of Lake Arthur; one brother, Gustave Broussard of Gray; one sister, Viola LeBouef of Bayou Blue; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. BROWNE, Alexander S. LCAP 12/30/1999 Graveside services for Alexander Sturgis Browne, infant son of David and Brandi (Hearod) Browne, will be at 4 p.m. today, Dec. 30, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Tommie and Jane Hearod of LeBleu Settlement; paternal grandparents, Richard S. Browne of Golden, Colo., and Sharon A. Browne of Minnesota; and maternal great-grandfather and step-great-grandmother, Elry and Jeannette Hearod of Millerville; and maternal great-grandmother and step-great-grandfather, D.J. and Euna LeDoux of Lake Charles. BULLARD, Gladys LCAP 12/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Gladys Bullard will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Wednes-day in her residence. BULLARD, Gladys I. LCAP 12/24/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Gladys Irene Bullard, 67, of Johnson Bayou will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 24, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Head of Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou. Mrs. Bullard died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in Johnson Bayou. BULLOCK, Hazel R. LCAP 12/12/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Hazel Ruth Bullock, 97, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Lee Perkins and Dale Tatum will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bullock died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Dublin, Texas, she had lived in the Vinton area since 1943. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vinton. Survivors include one son, John Doyle of Vinton; one daughter, Nan Carmichael of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. BURGIN, Bobby R. LCAP 12/4/1999 CROSSVILLE, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Bobby Russell Burgin, 55, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in Oaklawn Baptist Church. Local graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-noon Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Burgin died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a Crossville hospital. He was a native of Oakdale and had lived in Crossville since 1983. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Burgin of Crossville; two daughters, Janie Bea and Janette Burgin, both of Crossville; two sons, James Burgin and Russell Burgin, both of Crossville; two sisters, Kay LeJeune and Audrey Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; his parents, Jake and Mildred Burgin of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. BURNITT, Mollie LCAP 12/2/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mollie Burnitt, 91, of Mittie will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cherry Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Burnitt died at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. BURT, Arlene LCAP 12/8/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral arrangements for Arlene Burt, 62, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BURT, Arlene J., Mrs. LCAP 12/10/1999 VINTON -- Graveside services for Mrs. Joan Arlene Burt, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery. Matthew Knighton will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Mrs. Burt died at 1:27 Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of San Leandro, Calif., she had lived in Lake Charles for 20 years. Survivors include four sons, John Fred Burt of Shreveport, Fletcher David Burt of Lake Charles and Colbert Allen and Ellis Bowie, both of Moss Bluff; four daughters, Molly Allen, Belle Hoffpauir and Adele Burt, all of Moss Bluff, and Rebecca Burt of Sulphur; one brother, David Pacheaco of Liverpoole, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. BUSHNELL, Edward LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral services for Edward Bushnell, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Soileau under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Bushnell died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include one sister, Pearl Andrepont of Sulphur. CABRA, Emma V. LCAP 12/3/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Emma C. Cabra, 91, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mrs. Cabra died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. CASTILLE, Mildred L. LCAP 12/26/1999 EDGERLY -- Funeral services for Mildred LeJeune Castille, 77, will be at noon today, Dec. 26, from St. John Catholic Church. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mrs. Castille died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Edgerly. A native of Esterwood, she was a resident of Edgerly. She was a member of the Legion of Mary Auxiliary and Sacred Heart League. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry Castille; two sons, Jerry D. Castille of Sulphur and Todd Crochet of Edgerly; three daughters, Carol Burleson of Hackberry, Linda Viator of Sulphur and Cindy Touchet of Carlyss; three sisters, Virgie Arceneaux of Esterwood and Jean Daigle and Frances Bertrand, both of Jennings; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. CHAMBERLAIN, Sophie M., Mrs. LCAP 12/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Marie Chamberlain, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Bethel Cemetery. Mrs. Chamberlain died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in Las Vegas. CHAPMAN, Edsel LCAP 12/11/1999 Funeral services for Edsel "Chap" Chapman, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ernest Walker and Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery in Grant. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Chapman died at 10:55 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Frametown, W.Va., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1956. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served with the 855th Ordnance Company in Burma and China. He retired from Amoco after 35 years of service. He was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Houston Chapman of Lake Charles, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Sale Street Baptist Church or to the Baptist Children's Home, the family said. CHARLES, Ernest LCAP 12/21/1999 Funeral services for Ernest Charles, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Samuel Osuji will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today with a rosary at 8 p.m. Mr. Charles died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Glenmora, he had lived in Lake Charles for 56 years. He retired from Cities Service after 35 years of work. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Peter Claver, League of the Sacred Heart. Survivors include his wife, Leona Simon Charles; five daughters, Marilyn Papion-Guidry Managault and Brenda Charles, both of Lake Charles, Sharon Hygh of Duncanville, Texas, Virginia Singleton of Riverview, Fla., and Mary Sampson of Port Arthur, Texas; five brothers, Preston and Ortley Charles Jr., both of Opelousas, Louis and Alex Charles, both of Houston, and Lawrence Charles of Lake Charles; three sisters, Anna Rose Butler of Opelousas and Lou Bertha Roberts and Lou Anna Eaglin, both of Houston, his mother, Mandy Ross Charles of Opelousas; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. CHRISTIAN, Don LCAP 12/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Don Christian, 66, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 12:12 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. CHRISTIAN, Don LCAP 12/12/1999 Funeral services for Don Christian, 66, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday and from 2 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Christian died at 12:12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Drumwright, Okla., he had lived in the Lake Charles area since 1976. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He owned and operated a local furniture business before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Candy Christian of Lake Charles; one son, John Terrell Christian II of Las Vegas; two sisters, LoEva Larkin of Tulsa, Okla., and June Tippit of Spring, Texas; and two grandchildren. CHRISTY, Roy L. LCAP 12/22/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Roy L. "Christy" Christy, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doyle Cooper will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Christy died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a native of Ponca City, Okla., and had lived in DeRidder for 36 years. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and received six Battle Stars. He was a residential building contractor and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Joy Christy of DeRidder; two daughters, Vickie Saucier of Lake Charles and Angeliea Christina of Baton Rouge; one son, George Christy Waltner of DeRidder; one sister, Wanda June White of Memphis, Tenn.; three brothers, Lawrence Christy of Hayti, Mo., Donald Christy of Kennett, Mo., and Royce Christy of Cruthersville, Mo.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CLARK, George A. Jr, Rev.. LCAP 12/4/1999 Funeral services for the Rev. George Anderson Clark Jr., 67, of 2960 Lake St., were at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. today with burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Clark died at 10:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. CLARK, Rev. George A. LCAP 12/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for the Rev. George A. Clark, 67, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Monday in a local hospital. CLARK, Rev. George A. Jr. LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral services for the Rev. George Anderson Clark Jr., 67, of 2960 Lake St., will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 3, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Bishop W.E. Fuller will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial with full military honors in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. The Rev. Clark died at 10:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of West Helena, Ark., he had lived in Lake Charles for a number of years. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, retiring as a master sergeant. He ministered in various places, including Evingston, Ill., Buffalo, N.Y., and Kingston St. Andrew, Jamaica. He was the minister of music for Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God in Christ for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Myers Clark of Lake Charles; three sons, George B. Clark of Iceland, Master Sgt. Paul D. Clark of California and Kenneth L. Clark of Austin, Texas; four daughters, Felicia Clark of Lake Charles, Elfredia and Donnie Clark, both of Austin, Texas, and Dorothy Jean Ballard of Humble, Texas; four brothers, Robert C. Patterson, William E. Clark, Marvin Clark and Nathan Clark; one sister, Dorothy Jean Gadlin; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. CLARKSON, David R. Sr. LCAP 12/3/1999 WINNSBORO -- Funeral services for David R. Clarkson Sr., 52, of Pattison, Miss., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Riser First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lake Providence Cemetery of Lake Providence. Mr. Clarkson died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a Monroe hospital. CLEVELAND, Margurite M. LCAP 12/28/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Margurite Miller Cleveland, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mrs. Cleveland died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. CLEVELAND, Margurite M. LCAP 12/29/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Margurite Miller Cleveland, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8-noon in the church. Mrs. Cleveland died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Negreet and formerly of Sabine Parish, she had lived in DeQuincy for 52 years. She was a member of the GFWC Friendship Club and the Supper Club and participated in various other community organizations. She was a member of DeQuincy First Baptist Church, where her activities included the Preschool Department. Survivors include one son, Robert Clayton Cleveland of Many; four sisters, Lucille Salter, Martha Miller and Ruth Quillin, all of Florien, and Thelma Webb of Houston; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of DeQuincy Building Fund, the family said. CLIFTON, Wilson LCAP 12/29/1999 MORA -- Funeral services for Wilson Clifton, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in Pisgah Baptist Church. Burial will be in Neal Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Clifton died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. COLE, Leo LCAP 12/31/1999 Funeral services for Leo Cole, 84, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Henry Bowdon and James Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Cole died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Reeves, he was a member of a pioneer Allen Parish family. He had lived in Lake Charles from more than 60 years. He was a 50-year member of the Carpenter's and Pile Driver's Local 953. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and a lay Methodist missionary and was a member of the St. Luke Simpson's Men's Club. He was a member of the Ouiska Chitto Methodist Retreat Center for more than 28 years and served on its committee for a number of years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Randall (Marjorie) Dickerson of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Harold Escott of Phoenix, Ariz., and Fred Escott of Yukon, Okla.; one stepdaughter, Doris Trisler of Roland, Okla.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. COLE, Leo LCAP 12/30/1999 Funeral services for Leo Cole, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Henry Bowdon and James Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Cole died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Reeves, he was a member of a pioneer Allen Parish family. He had lived in Lake Charles from more than 60 years. He was a 50-years member of the Carpenter's and Pile Driver's Local 953. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and a lay Methodist missionary and was a member of the St. Luke Simpson's Men's Club. He was a member of the Ouiska Chitto Methodist Retreat Center for more than 28 years and served on its committee for a number of years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Randall (Marjorie) Dickerson of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Harold Escott of Phoenix, Ariz., and Fred Escott of Yukon, Okla.; one stepdaughter, Doris Trisler of Roland, Okla.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. COLEMAN, Sarah LCAP 12/15/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements Sarah Coleman, 87, will be announced by Myers Colonial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the local hospital. COLEMAN, Sarah F. LCAP 12/16/1999 BANCROFT -- Funeral services for Sarah F. Coleman, 87, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in Brushy Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Brushy Creek Cemetery of Bancroft under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Coleman died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital. COMEAUX, Ivy M. LCAP 12/31/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Ivy Marie Comeaux, 87, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Comeaux died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. COMEAUX, Thelma LCAP 12/17/1999 WELSH - Funeral services for Thelma Comeaux, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from St. John Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Mrs. Comeaux died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in a Welsh care facility. COOPER, Donald E. LCAP 12/3/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Donald E. Cooper, 66, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. CORNWELL, Herman P. LCAP 12/4/1999 Funeral services for Herman Pascal Cornwell, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Bill Billings and J.P. Miles will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. Mr. Cornwell died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in Welsh. He was a native of Olla and moved from Orange, Texas, to Lake Charles in 1946. He was a Shriner and a Mason and was a member of and a deacon at Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Herman Paul Cornwell of Ragley; two daughters, Gayle Clark of Westlake and Carolyn Cummings of Lake Charles; one brother, M.V. Cornwell of Summit, Miss.; one sister, Effie Mae Harrist of Bloomberg, Texas; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. COX, Terry L. LCAP 12/31/1999 Funeral services for Terry L. Cox, 44, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy, and the Revs. John Poerio, Bill Miller and Scott Des Ormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Sweetlake United Methodist Church Cemetery in Sweetlake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mr. Cox died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a resident of Sweetlake. He was a cattleman and a deputy for the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a member of Third Degree Knights of Columbus, the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association, the Louisiana Cattleman Association and the Farm Bureau. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Valerie Sibille Cox of Sweetlake; two daughters, Mindy and Sadie Cox, both of Sweetlake; one brother, James "Bozo" Cox of Sweetlake; one sister, Beverly Cox of Sweetlake; and his mother, Althea Cox of Sweetlake. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. CRADER, Velma G. LCAP 12/1/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Velma Guidry Crader, 59, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Crader died at 3:51 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. CRAFT, Mace W., Mrs. LCAP 12/7/1999 RAGLEY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mace W. "Billy" (Sophie Bobby Aniol) Craft, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 7, in Squyres United Methodist Church. The Revs. Ray Leidig Jr. and Kelly Gene Craft will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation begins at 7 a.m. Mrs. Craft died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, in her residence. A native of St. Hedwig, Texas, she had lived in Ragley for most of her life. She was a retired nurse's assistant, having worked for many years at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, W.O. Moss Regional Hospital and in private duty. She was named 1998's Woman of the Year by Beauregard Parish FCE. She was a member of Rebekahs and was an associate member of Squyres United Methodist Church. Survivors include her mother, Regina Ida Wyrwich Aniol of Marion, Texas; six daughters, Patricia Trouard, Joyce Crochet, Hazel Rosfeld and Peggy Craft-LeBert, all of Ragley, Carroll Siller of Carlyss and Marjorie Craft of Dallas; one son, Russell Craft of Lansing, Kan.; one sister, Emma Radtke of Marion, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Calcasieu Women's and Children's Shelter, the family said. CRAFT, Mrs. Henry C. LCAP 12/6/1999 ORETTA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Henry C. (Vesta) Craft, 99, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 6, in Oretta United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Joel Peavy, Samuel Ashworth, Marvin Hicks and Jimmy Dale White will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 10 a.m. at the church. Mrs. Craft died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in a DeQuincy care center. A native of Seale, she lived in Oretta and DeQuincy most of her life. She was a charter member of Oretta United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include four sons, Harvey Lee and Guy Lamar Craft, both of Oretta, Herbert Carrol Craft of Alexandria and Wesley Wade Craft of Sulphur; one daughter, Ila Jean (Craft) Rainwater of DeQuincy; 17 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. CRAFT, Sophie LCAP 12/6/1999 RAGLEY -- Funeral arrangements for Sophie Craft, 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. CRAFT, Vesta LCAP 12/5/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Vesta Craft, 99, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a DeQuincy care center. CRAIN, Lena M. LCAP 12/21/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lena M. Crain, 83, of Rosepine, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Crain died at 9:14 a.m. Dec. 19, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. CRAIN, Lena M. LCAP 12/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Lena M. Crain, 83, of Leesville, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 9:14 a.m. Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. CROOKS, Thomas C. LCAP 12/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Thomas Charles Crooks, 61, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died about 7 p.m. Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. CROOKS, Thomas C. LCAP 12/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Thomas Charles Crooks, 61, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died about 7 p.m. Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. CROOKS, Thomas C. LCAP 12/20/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Thomas Charles "Tommy" Crooks, 61, of Lafayette, will be an 2 p.m. today, Dec. 20, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Crooks died at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. CRYER, Claudia H. LCAP 12/17/1999 Funeral services for Claudia H. Cryer, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Cryer died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Doddridge, Ark., and had lived in the Lake Area for most of her life. She was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret "Bobby" Hebert of Lake Charles and Helen Danahay of Sulphur; one son, William E. Cryer of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. DANCY, Albert LCAP 12/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Albert Dancy, 81, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. DANCY, Albert T. LCAP 12/10/1999 Funeral services for Albert T. "Bull" Dancy, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Dancy died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary J. "Penny" Dancy of Lake Charles; and one brother, Raymond Dancy of Louisville, Ky. DARBONE, Luderin, Mrs. LCAP 12/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Luderin (Mary Lue) Darbone, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 22, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mrs. Darbone died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a native of Crowley. She worked with handicapped children and was a Pink Lady at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. She was president of the hospital auxiliary and worked to establish the hospital chapel. She was a member of the Altar Society and was a member and past chairwoman of the Catholic Daughters. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Edward J. Darbone of Baton Rouge; one brother, D.J. Dupuis of Crowley; two sisters, Jackie Trahan and Janie Dupuy, both of Crowley; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DARBONE, Mary L. LCAP 12/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Lue Darbone, 81, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in Sulphur. DAVIS, Albert Jr. LCAP 12/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Albert "Light Bulb" Davis Jr., 41, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. DAVIS, Oliver LCAP 12/16/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Oliver Davis, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16, in Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under direction of V.H. Raphael Funeral Home. He died Saturday, Dec.11, in the Jennings hospital. DAVIS, Oliver LCAP 12/15/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Oliver Davis, 88, will be announced by V.H. Raphael Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. DELACERDA, Charles Delbert LCAP 12/11/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Charles Delbert DeLacerda, 60, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 11, from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. DeLacerda died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in Leesville. DELAUNAY, Vivian LCAP 12/28/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Vivian deLaunay, 98, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 28, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Ms. deLaunay died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. DELAUREAL, Robert T. LCAP 12/19/1999 PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Funeral services for Robert Todd DeLaureal, 97, of Nederland, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from St. Catherine Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph J. Romero will officiate. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. DeLaureal died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in his residence. A native of Broussard, he had lived in the Nederland area since 1936. He was a retired accountant who worked for Texaco, Inc., for 40 years. He was a member of St. Catherine and St. Charles Catholic churches. Survivors include one brother, Dr. Thomas Hugh DeLaureal of Lake Charles. DELAUREAL, Robert T. LCAP 12/19/1999 PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Funeral services for Robert Todd DeLaureal, 97, of Nederland, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from St. Catherine Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph J. Romero will officiate. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. DeLaureal died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in his residence. A native of Broussard, he had lived in the Nederland area since 1936. He was a retired accountant who worked for Texaco, Inc., for 40 years. He was a member of St. Catherine and St. Charles Catholic churches. Survivors include one brother, Dr. Thomas Hugh DeLaureal of Lake Charles. DENT, Constance H. LCAP 12/20/1999 Funeral services for Constance H. Dent, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a wake service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Dent died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in her residence. A native of Duson, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1940. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Samuel R. Dent of Jackson, Miss., and Skip Dent of Lake Charles; one daughter, Suzanne D. Fails of Sugarland, Texas; one brother, Heywood Hollier of Crowley; two sisters, Carita Guilbeau of Duson and Dorothy Burgess of Lafayette; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DENTON, Mrs. Alta LCAP 12/2/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Alta ''Marie'' Denton, 57, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Denton died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in Fenton. DEROSIER, Helen LCAP 12/3/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Helen Derosier, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 3, from St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Derosier died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a resident of Eunice and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Paul Derosier of Eunice; two sons, John Derosier of Lake Charles and Robert Derosier of Satellite Beach, Fla.; three daughters, Delores Derosier of Seattle, Elaine Derosier of Lake Charles and Helena Head of Eunice; three brothers, Ira Lawrence Miller, Allen Gus Miller and Ivan F. Miller, all of Eunice; three sisters, Irene Peterson and Lillian Meaux, both of Eunice, and Joyce McCauley of Lafayette; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. DEROUEN, R.C. LCAP 12/15/1999 Funeral services for R.C. Derouen, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Kent Barbham will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Derouen died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Hayes. He was a self-employed house mover. He was a member of the Faith Christian Fellowship. Survivors include three sons, Keith and Kenneth Derouen, both of Hayes, and Louis Fontenot of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Loretta and Rosemary Fontenot, both of Lake Arthur; one brother, Wilbert Derouen of Hayes; one sister, Della Authement of Hayes; and three grandchildren. DERUSO, Willie LCAP 12/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Willie "Tootie" Deruso, 76, of Lake Charles will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. DERUSO, Willis LCAP 12/14/1999 Funeral services for Willis "Tootie" Deruso, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction King's Funeral Home. Visitationis 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Fuselier died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was retired from Petro Chemical Plant. Survivors include his wife, Annie Carrier Deruso of Lake Charles; one son, Earl Deruso of Lake Charles; two brothers, Willie Deruso of Iowa, La., and Roy Deruso of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DERUSO, Willis LCAP 12/15/1999 Funeral services for Willis "Tootie" Deruso, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 15, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. n the funeral home. Mr. Deruso died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was retired from Petro Chemical Plant. Survivors include his wife, Annie Carrier Deruso of Lake Charles; one son, Earl Deruso of Lake Charles; two brothers, Willie Deruso of Iowa, La., and Roy Deruso of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DICKENS infant LCAP 12/1/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Shaylee Faith Dickens, infant daughter of Slade and Melodie Dickens, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in an Alexandria hospital. DICKENS, Shaylee F. LCAP 12/2/1999 OAKDALE -- Graveside services for Shaylee Faith Dickens will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in McGee Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. DICKERSON, Anna LCAP 12/30/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Anna Dickerson, 86, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. DICKERSON, Anna L. LCAP 12/31/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Anna Louise Dickerson, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Dickerson died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in the DeRidder hospital. DOIRON, Jesse D. LCAP 12/17/1999 DEWEYVILLE, Texas - Funeral services for Jesse D. Doiron, 79, of Starks, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Darrell Orange and Lanny Gibson and David Burch and Prentice Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery in Starks under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Doiron died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Starks and was a retired pipefitter with Local 195. Survivors include his wife, Clara Doiron of Starks; four daughters, Joanna Burch of Ovett, Miss., and Rhonda Jones, Margie Coleman and Kimberly Statum, all of Starks; one son, A.D. Givens of Starks; one sister, Bertha Bonnett of Vinton; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. DONAHUE, Elbert E., Mrs. LCAP 12/31/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Elbert E. (Olive) Donahue, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, in First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. C.D. Thornton, Murrell Ewing and John Harrel will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Donahue died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. She retired from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital as a cafeteria technician. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gregory W. Donahue and the Rev. John A. Donahue, both of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Linda Donahue and Brenda Donahue Bao, both of Houston; and six grandchildren. DONAHUE, Olive LCAP 12/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Olive Donahue, 77, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. DOUGET, Dolores M. LCAP 12/23/1999 PORT ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Dolores Marie Douget, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, in First Pente-costal Church. Burial will be in Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Mrs. Douget died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in her residence. DOWNS, Elma LCAP 12/26/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Elma Belle "Nana" Downs, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Kite will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Downs died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Goldonna, she had lived in DeRidder most of her life. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the Beauregard Parish School Board. She was a charter member of Ludington Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Mickey Downs of Bridge City, Texas, and Jimmy Downs of DeRidder; four daughters, Barbara Perry, Carol Mont-gomery and Sue Downs, all of DeRidder, and Penny Falke of Denham Springs; two sisters, Ruby Nantz of Austin, Texas, and Polly Haskins of DeRidder; 21 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. DOYLE, Arlie J. LCAP 12/10/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Arlie James Doyle, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 10, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Mr. Doyle died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in his residence. DOYLE, Willie A. LCAP 12/29/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Willie Jewel Ashworth Doyle, 63, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the Oakdale hospital. DOYLE, Willie J., Mrs. LCAP 12/30/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Jewel (Ashworth) Doyle, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Mrs. Doyle died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in an Oakdale hospital. DUCOTE, Rodney J. Sr. LCAP 12/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Rodney James Ducote Sr., 83, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Maurice Serice will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Ducote died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Alexandria, he had lived in Sulphur since 1947. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a staff sergeant. He was a charter member of Alexandria Electrical Workers Union 576, a member of IBEW Local 861 in Lake Charles, a HAM operator and a singer in a quartet. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Georgie Ducote of Sulphur; one son, Rodney James Ducote Jr. of Sulphur; five daughters, Flora Weldon, Gwen Fontenot, Pamela Smith, Elise LeBoeuf and Denise Derouen, all of Sulphur; one sister, Mercy Gremillion of Alexandria; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DUNCAN, Jack M. LCAP 12/9/1999 Jack M. Duncan, 79, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999. The body will be cremated. A native of Van Buren, Mo., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 17 years. He was retired from the Army. Survivors include three sons, Patrick O. Duncan and Jack M. Duncan, both of Lake Charles, and Charles S. Duncan of Topsy; one daughter, Sheila Huhn of Lake Charles; two sisters, Venita Ann Kenner of Missouri and Cledith Fern Mayrs of Streeter, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. DUNCAN, Thomas W. LCAP 12/3/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Thomas W. Duncan, 86, will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Antioch Cemetery in West Monroe. Local visitation is from 2:30 p.m. today. Visitation will continue 2-9 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday in Kilpatricks Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Duncan died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a native of Greenbrier, Ark., and moved to Sulphur from Monroe six years ago. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, F. Neal Duncan of West Monroe; two daughters, Irma V. Duncan Holland of Sulphur and Ann D. Brasher of Vidalia; two brothers, Melvin H. Duncan of Choudrant and Elmus F. Duncan of West Monroe; one sister, Lucille Byrd of Dundee, Miss.; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. DUNKS, David, Mrs. LCAP 12/10/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. David (Martha Bodenhamer Brooks) Dunks, 81, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Dunks died at 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Carl Junction, Mo., she had lived in Lake Charles for 20 years. She was the secretary for Sale Street Baptist Church for a number of years before her retirement. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Hal Brooks of Lake Charles; two sisters, Delores Bubna of Salem, Ore., and Mary Eva George of Siloam Springs, Ark.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DUNKS, Martha B. LCAP 12/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Martha Brooks Dunks, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5:44 p.m. Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. DUPUIS, Ricky LCAP 12/16/1999 NORTH BERGEN, N.J. -- Funeral arrangements for Ricky Dupuis, 41, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a North Bergen hospital. EDWARDS, Bernice A. LCAP 12/29/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Bernice Anderson Edwards, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder. The Revs. Zale Lewis and Wayne Pounders will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in the funeral home. Mrs. Edwards died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the DeRidder area. Survivors include three sons, Earl Anderson Jr. and Tommy Anderson, both of DeRidder, and Ricky Anderson of Lumberton, Texas; three daughters, Janice Carpenter of Lake Charles, Sandra Marks of Pensacola, Fla., and Mary Deranger of Opelousas; two sisters, Ruth Guinn of Flora, Ill., and Pansy Harper of Rosepine; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. ELLIOTT, Loree LCAP 12/23/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Loree ''Bob'' Elliott, 81, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in an Alexandria hospital. ELLIOTT, Loree LCAP 12/24/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Loree "Bob" Elliott, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 24, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Elliott died at 2:04 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. ENGRUM, Dorothy M. LCAP 12/29/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Dorothy M. Engrum, 70, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. EVERAGE, Addie LCAP 12/5/1999 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Funeral services for Addie Everage, 94, will be at 1 p. m. Monday in Carroll-Wallace Funeral Home. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Everage died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in an Orange, Texas, hospital. EWING, Sheila Anne LCAP 12/4/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Sheila Anne Ewing, 35, of Gatte Cove will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in Miller French Baptist Church. Burial will be in Miller French Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 7:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. FACKLER, David L. LCAP 12/27/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for David Lee Fackler, 28, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Mr. Fackler died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Mineola, Texas. FLOURNOY, Rose R. LCAP 12/16/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Rose Regina Flournoy, 95 will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Henschen will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, Dec. 16. Mrs. Flournoy died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in her residence. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Welsh, as well as the Home Demonstration Club and the Bell City PTO. She was a resident of the Bell City-Homewood area until 1989, when she moved to Welsh. Survivors include one son, Tim Flournoy of Liberty, Texas; seven daughters, Billie Jean Todd of Lubbock, Texas, Bug Fields of Savannah, Ga., Francis Elkins of Houston, Texas, Regina Mallett of Lacassine, Jo Ann Fruge of Bell City, Beverly Ardoin of Welsh and Linda Gesek of Albuquerque, N.M.; four sisters, Rhetta Van Ko and Laura Wynn, both of Lake Charles, Dorothy Billsborough of Iowa and Louise Doughty of Houma; 26 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. FLOWER, Delores LCAP 12/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Delores Flower, 89, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in an Oakdale care center. FLOWER, Doris H. LCAP 12/28/1999 LEXINGTON, Miss. -- Graveside services for Doris Hutchinson Flower, 89, of Oakdale, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Odd Fellow Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Flower died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in an Oakdale care center. FONTENOT, Ida P., Mrs. LCAP 12/10/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Pearl Fontenot, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 40 years. She was an LPN at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, retiring after 30 years of service. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. A.J. (Loma) Broussard of Lake Charles; one stepson, Steven Fontenot of Lake Charles; three sisters, Lois Smith of Lake Charles, Nathalie Trumps of Iota and Valarie Myers of Las Vegas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. FONTENOT, Isabelle LCAP 12/11/1999 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Isabelle Fontenot, 91, of Beaver will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 11, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pine Prairie. Mrs. Fontenot died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. FONTENOT, Isabelle LCAP 12/10/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Isabelle Fontenot, 91, of Ville Platte will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Mamou hospital. FONTENOT, Jackie H., Mrs. LCAP 12/13/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jackie Hormell Fontenot, 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 13, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Oris A. Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery near Morse. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. Mrs. Fontenot died at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings. Survivors include two sons, Ronald J. Fontenot of Lake Arthur and Mitchell Ray Fontenot of Jennings; two daughters, Wanda Gail Thibodeaux of Broussard and Carolyn Mitchell of Jennings; one sister, Virginia Fontenot of Jennings; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Larry L. LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral services for Larry L. Fontenot, 53, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mr. Fontenot died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Gillis. He was a native of Eunice and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was the sole proprietor of L & L Trucking and had owned and operated Heavy Equipment for the last 25 years. He built his own house and was a lifetime member of Teamsters Local 969. Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn Gammage Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sons, Larry Fontenot Jr. and Eric Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Russell Fontenot and Roger Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Beverly LaCombe of Baytown, Texas; and his parents, Lawrence and Gernice Fontenot of Lake Charles. FONTENOT, Larry L. LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral services for Larry L. Fontenot, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Eunice, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was the sole proprietor of L&L Trucking and had owned and operated Heavy Equipment for the last 25 years. He was a lifetime member of Teamsters Local 969. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Gammage Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sons, Larry Fontenot Jr. and Eric Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Russell Fontenot of Westlake and Roger Fontenot of Baytown, Texas; one sister, Beverly LaCombe of Baytown, Texas; and his parents, Lawrence and Gernice Fontenot of Lake Charles. FONTENOT, Mrs. Ida Pearl LCAP 12/11/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Pearl Fontenot, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 11, from Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A Scripture service was held Friday evening. Mrs. Fontenot died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 40 years. She was an licensed practical nurse at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, retiring after 30 years of service. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. A.J. (Loma) Broussard of Lake Charles; one stepson, Steven Fontenot of Lake Charles; three sisters, Lois Smith of Lake Charles, Nathalie Trumps of Iota and Valarie Myers of Las Vegas; her mother, Armenia Gaspard of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. FONTENOT, Mrs. Jackie H. LCAP 12/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jackie Hormell Fontenot, 71, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 1:05 p.m. Saturday in the Jennings hospital. FONTENOT, Pearl LCAP 12/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Pearl Fontenot, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. FOSTER, Leroy LCAP 12/19/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Leroy "Sug" Foster, 67, of Singer, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 19, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. G. David Hennigan and James Whitehead will officiate. Burial will be in Oretta Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Foster died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in Singer. He was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy/Singer area. He was owner and operator of Foster Tractor Sales of DeQuincy for the past 31 years. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Yellott Foster; two sons, Terry Roy and Timothy Paul Foster, both of Singer; one daughter, Cathy Ruth Foster of Singer; one brother, Robert Foster of Singer; four sisters, Carmel Stanley of DeQuincy, Norma Burnett and Loretta Carlin, both of Singer, and Marie Spears of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy Library Fund, the family said. FOSTER, Leroy LCAP 12/19/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Leroy "Sug" Foster, 67, of Singer, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 19, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. G. David Hennigan and James Whitehead will officiate. Burial will be in Oretta Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Foster died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in Singer. He was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy/Singer area. He was owner and operator of Foster Tractor Sales of DeQuincy for the past 31 years. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Yellott Foster; two sons, Terry Roy and Timothy Paul Foster, both of Singer; one daughter, Cathy Ruth Foster of Singer; one brother, Robert Foster of Singer; four sisters, Carmel Stanley of DeQuincy, Norma Burnett and Loretta Carlin, both of Singer, and Marie Spears of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy Library Fund, the family said. FOSTER, Terri L. LCAP 12/1/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Terri L. Foster, 44, of Oretta will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. She died Tuesday in her residence. FOSTER, Terry L. LCAP 12/2/1999 ORETTA -- Funeral services for Terry Lynne Foster, 44, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in Oretta Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Oretta Cemetery. Mrs. Foster died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in her residence. FRADIEU, Katlyn LCAP 12/7/1999 Graveside services for Katlyn Fradieu, infant daughter of Marlin Fradieu and Felicia LeDoux, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in Tanner Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in a local hospital. FUSELIER, Willis LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Willis Fuselier, 66, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday. FUSELIER, Willis LCAP 12/4/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Willis ''Wilson'' Fuselier, 66, of Moss Bluff will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Fuselier died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Elton, he had lived in the Lake Charles-Moss Bluff area since 1971. He was a retired Air Force staff sergeant with 20 years of service, having served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He received numerous medals for good conduct and the Air Force Commendation for Meritorious Service as assistant noncommissioned office in charge, Central Receiving Station, 31st Supply Squadron from Oct. 4, 1968-Aug. 16, 1969. He worked for the Louisiana Highway Department for 10 years and retired from the Gravity Drainage with 13 years of service. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and VFW Post 9933. Survivors include his wife, Lucia Jane Ardoin Fuselier; one son, Wilson Fuselier Jr. of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Reata Fontenot of Moss Bluff; one sister, Leatrice Sonnier of Port Acres, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. GALLIEN, Jeanette LCAP 12/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jeanette Gallien, 42, will be announced by Kings Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. GALLIEN, Mrs. Michael LCAP 12/16/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Michael (Jeanette) Gallien, 42, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmie Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Gallien died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Crystal D. Fontenot and Kendra, Ariel and Jasmine Gallien, all of Lake Charles; three sons, Michael Fontenot and Andre' and Ismail Gallien, all of Lake Charles; five sisters, Karen Paul, Sandra Cravens, Maxcine Ned and Tammy Thomas, all of Lake Charles, and Sarah Roscoe of O'Fallon, Ill.; and one brother, Wilson Fontenot Jr. of Lake Charles. GAMBLIN, Edward E. Sr. LCAP 12/8/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Edward Earl Gamblin Sr., 70, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Charles Klock Jr. and Leon Hyatt will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. today. Mr. Gamblin died at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in his residence. A native of Orange, Texas, he had lived in DeQuincy for nine years. He served in the Army for two years, after which he enlisted in the Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service, and then became a member of the Austin (Texas) Police Department. He was a member of Onion Creek Masonic Lodge 220 in Austin and of VFW Post 3802. He was a recipient of the Best Uncle Award. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Merry Gamblin of DeQuincy; one son, Edward Earl Gamblin Jr. of Spokane, Wash.; four stepsons, Herbert Branch of DeQuincy, Brian Branch of Natchitoches, Derrick Branch of DeRidder and Tony Burgess of Spokane, Wash.; and two sisters, Ruth Klock of Beaumont, Texas, and Virginia Cooper of DeQuincy. GANI, Jack H., Dr. LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral services for Dr. Jack H. Gani, M.D., 77, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 2, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Dr. Gani died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was a member of an Army Medical Corps MASH unit from 1942 to 1945. He then returned to Lafayette and earned his bachelor of science degree in 1949 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He went on to LSU Medical School in New Orleans and graduated as a medical doctor in 1952. He interned at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and received his residency at Charity Hospital in Lafayette. He received surgery training at the University of Michigan. He started his Lafayette medical practice in 1957 and was active in it in 1997, when he retired. He was a member of the Lafayette Medical Association and the Louisiana State and Lafayette Parish medical societies, and he was a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He was a past Gabriel Duke of the Krewe of Gabriel. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Eschete Gani of Lafayette; four sisters, Mary Louise Gani and Bernice Gani, both of Lake Charles, Irene Gani Klinger of New Orleans and Betty Rae Khoury of Waco, Texas; and one brother, Floyd Gani of Mart, Texas. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Ascension, 1030 Johnston St., Lafayette, La. 70501 or the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 715 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, La. 70601. GANI, Jack H., Dr. LCAP 12/1/1999 Funeral services for Dr. Jack H. Gani, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Nick Abraham will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Dr. Gani died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was a member of an Army Medical Corps MASH unit from 1942 to 1945. He then returned to Lafayette and earned his bachelor of science degree in 1949 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He went on to LSU Medical School in New Orleans and graduated as a medical doctor in 1952. He interned at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and received his residency at Charity Hospital in Lafayette. He received surgery training at the University of Michigan. He started his Lafayette medical practice in 1957 and was active in it until he retired in 1997. He was a member of the Lafayette Medical Association and the Louisiana State and Lafayette Parish medical societies, and he was a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He was a past Gabriel Duke of the Krewe of Gabriel. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Eschete Gani of Lafayette; four sisters, Mary Louise Gani and Bernice Gani, both of Lake Charles, Irene Gani Klinger of New Orleans and Betty Rae Khoury of Waco, Texas; and one brother, Floyd Gani of Mart, Texas. GARLINGTON, Odell LCAP 12/28/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Odell Garlington, 92, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Land will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Mrs. Garlington died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Broaddus, Texas, she was a resident of the Kinder area for the past 79 years. She was a retired retail clerk. Survivors include one daughter, Norma Garlington Crawford of Kinder; one sister, Ruby Meredith of Start; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. GASAWAY, Bishop K.C. LCAP 12/31/1999 Funeral arrangements for Bishop K.C. Gasaway, 89, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday. GASPARD, Duffy LCAP 12/25/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Duffy Gaspard, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Gaspard died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in a Welsh care facility. He was a lifelong resident of Hayes. He was a carpenter, a mechanic and a fishing and hunting guide. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Margie Poole Gaspard of Hayes; one daughter, Patsy Nell Richard of Hayes; one sister, Alda "Blondie" Trahan of Welsh; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. GAUKLER, Judy F. LCAP 12/28/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Judy F. Gaukler, 52, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Monday in a DeRidder hospital. GAUKLER, Judy Joyce LCAP 12/29/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Judy Joyce Gaukler, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery in Merryville under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. She died at 3:20 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27, in the DeRidder hospital. GEORGE, Spero A. Sr. LCAP 12/22/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Spero A. George Sr., 66, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the DeRidder hospital. GEORGE, Spero A. Sr. LCAP 12/23/1999 HOPEWELL COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Spero A. ''Gus'' George Sr., 66, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. George died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. GILLIAM, McArthur LCAP 12/22/1999 NEW IBERIA -- Funeral services for McArthur Gilliam, 49, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in West End Bible Christian Fellowship. The Rev. Francis Davis will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Loreauville under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles and 8-10 a.m. Thursday in Fletcher Funeral Home. Mr. Gilliam died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999. He was a native of New Iberia and had lived in Lake Charles for 23 years. He was an eight-year veteran of the Air Force, worked for Citgo for 23 years, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Survivors include his wife, Rita Gilliam of Lake Charles; two sons, Damian Gilliam and Derrick Gilliam, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Yoland Simon of Lake Charles; two brothers, Fernon Gilliam of New Iberia and Ernest Gilliam Jr. of Lake Charles; four sisters, Fronia McGruder and Brenda Ledet, both of Lake Charles, Laurel Moore of New Iberia and Martha Davis of Round Rock, Texas; and three grandchildren. GILLIAM, McArthur LCAP 12/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for McArthur Gilliam, 49, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. GILLIAM, McArthur LCAP 12/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for McArthur Gilliam, 49, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. GOBERT, Willis LCAP 12/28/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Willis Gobert, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mathilda Cemetery. Mr. Gobert died at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in his residence. GOINS, Freida O. LCAP 12/28/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Freida O. Goins, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Mr. Goins died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in a Rosepine care center. GOLEMAN, Nona LCAP 12/21/1999 Funeral arrangements for Nona Goleman, 75, of Westlake will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. GOLEMAN, Nona Mae LCAP 12/22/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Nona Mae Goleman, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 22, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Sean Chisholm will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Cryer Cemetery in Oakdale under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Coleman died at 1:39 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of the Oakdale area and had lived in Westlake since 1970. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, James L. Goleman of Westlake; one son, Mike Goleman of Lake Charles; two daughters, Connie Willis of Moss Bluff and Sallie Blount of Berea, Ky.; two sisters, Lucille Hill of Coushatta and Wava Ellis of Oakdale; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. GONZALEZ, Brenda G. LCAP 12/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Brenda Gayle Gonzalez, 48, of Rosepine will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Mrs. Gonzalez died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. GOODLEY, Jennie V., Mrs. LCAP 12/7/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jennie V. Goodley, 63, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 6 a.m. Monday in a Houston hospital. GOODLY, Jennie C., Mrs. LCAP 12/10/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie ''Black'' Clarkston Goodly, 63, will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 11, in St. John Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Wilford Ardoin will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Church Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Goodly died at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Oberlin, she had lived in Lake Charles for a number of years before moving to Missouri City, Texas. While in Lake Charles, she was employed at the Piccadilly Cafeteria. She was a member of the St. John Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Cole of Lake Charles, Judy Holmes of Sulphur, Betty Cheatham of Baton Rouge and Sherry Ross of Missouri City; two sons, Charles Goodly of Houston and Joseph Goodly of Pearland, Texas; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. GRANGER, Edoll, Mrs. LCAP 12/8/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Edoll Granger, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 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 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Granger died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Survivors include one son, Calvin "C.J." Broussard of Westlake; four daughters, Uria Granger Hunter of New Orleans, and Donia Granger Broussard, Deirdre Granger Lemelle and Andrea Granger, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Louise Richard of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GRANGER, Gordon C. LCAP 12/5/1999 DRY CREEK -- Funeral services for Gordon C. Granger, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, from St. Jude Catholic Church in Dry Creek. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Granger died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Dry Creek High School. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years and was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union 914. He was active n the Billiards Congress of America. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake. Survivors include two sons, Marcus Granger of Westlake and Stewart Granger of Sulphur; two daughters, Rebecca Bromley and Shari' Granger, both of Westlake; three sisters, Ellen Henderhan of Lake Charles, Hellen Langley of DeQuincy and Joy Hoffpauir of Mittie; two brothers, R.E. Granger of DeRidder and Charles Thompson of Westlake; and eight grandchildren. GRANGER, Mary E. LCAP 12/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary Edoll Granger, 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. GUIDRY, Clifton J. LCAP 12/25/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services Clifton J. Guidry, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Martin and Castille Funeral Home. The Rev. O. Joseph Breaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary Sunday evening; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Guidry died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital He was a lifelong resident of Lafayette. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Community in Duson where he served as a lector. Survivors include his wife, Eva Dell Arceneaux Guidry; four daughters, Connie G. Harper of Lake Charles, Diane G. DeBlanc of Scott, Cynthia G. Hayes of Duson and Angels Hoyer of Middleburg, Fla.; one sister, Genevieve G. Jones; one brother, Earl P. Guidry; and 14 grandchildren. GUIDRY, Paul L. LCAP 12/19/1999 Funeral services for Paul Leon Guidry, 34, of Bell City, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Derouen Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. Mr. Guidry died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Bell City. He worked for the highway department as a truck driver. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include four brothers, Tony Guidry of Sulphur, Harvey and Jason J. Guidry, both of Hayes, and Terry Guidry of Bell City; one sister, Rachael Guidry of Bell City; and his father and mother, Ivan Joseph Guidry and Lillian Joyce Guidry, both of Bell City. GUIDRY, Paul L. LCAP 12/19/1999 Funeral services for Paul Leon Guidry, 34, of Bell City, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Derouen Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. Mr. Guidry died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Bell City. He worked for the highway department as a truck driver. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include four brothers, Tony Guidry of Sulphur, Harvey and Jason J. Guidry, both of Hayes, and Terry Guidry of Bell City; one sister, Rachael Guidry of Bell City; and his father and mother, Ivan Joseph Guidry and Lillian Joyce Guidry, both of Bell City. GUILLORY, Beverly LCAP 12/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Beverly Guillory, 54, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died at 7:36 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Beverly M. LCAP 12/15/1999 Funeral services for Beverly M. Guillory, 54, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, from St. Henry Catholic Church. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. She died at 7:36 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She formerly was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include five sisters, Lee Elma Wright and Theresa Guillory, both of Lake Charles, Jacquelyn Gary of Sulphur, Melrose Lute of Cameron and Bertha Malveaux of Houston; and six brothers, Isaac Guillory of Sulphur, Clarence, Anthony, Dewey and Melton Guillory, all of Houston, and Farris Guillory of Philadelphia, Pa. GUILLORY, Gracie G. LCAP 12/9/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Gracie G. Guillory, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Guillory died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in a Lecompte care facility. HAINES, Mary D. LCAP 12/24/1999 Funeral services for Mary D. Haines, 66, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Benoit Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Haines died at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include five daughters, Brenda Woodard of Lake Charles, Clara Lynn Bourque of Port Arthur, Texas, Marlene Savoy of LeBleu Settlement, Susan Haines Myers of Sulphur and Lenore Eastwood of Moss Bluff; two sons, George Scott Haines Jr. and Charles W. Haines, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Tina Hargis of Indian Village; 25 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. HANKS, Wiltz C. Sr. LCAP 12/10/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Wiltz C. Hanks Sr., 82, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerry Siebold will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Hanks died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Crowley, he had lived in Lafayette for the past 40 years. He was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Broussard Hanks of Lafayette; one son, Wiltz Hanks Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Carolyn H. Douget of Lake Charles; two brothers, Naymond Hanks and N.C. Butch Hanks, both of Crowley; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. HANSON, Sandra LCAP 12/23/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral arrangements for Sandra Hanson, 60, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Carlyss. HANSON, Sandra J. LCAP 12/24/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sandra Joy Hanson, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. John Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hanson died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in Carlyss. She was a native of Sand Springs, Okla., and a resident of Carlyss. She was active in the Dixie Youth Baseball Auxiliary, Sulphur High School FFA Mother's Auxiliary and the Sulphur High School Booster Club Auxiliary, and she was the president of the Sulphur High School Golf Booster Club from 1991 to 1992. She was a member of Olivet Baptist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Harold Hanson of Carlyss; three sons, Barry Hanson of Phoenix, Ariz., Mitch Hanson of Sulphur and Matt Hanson of Beaumont, Texas; one daughter, Shannon Hanson of Auburn, Ala.; her mother, Mrs. Pauline Hooper of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society of America, the family said. HARCROW, Vernon LCAP 12/3/1999 Memorials for Vernon Harcrow, 73, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m today, Dec. 3. Mr. Harcrow died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ennis, Texas, he had lived in Big Lake for the past 16 years. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 43 years and was a retired locomotive engineer. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the submarine USS Boarfish during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Lois O. Gentry Harcrow of Big Lake; five daughters, Sheryl Dautriel of Big Lake, Christie Wene and Teresa Ayer, both of Sulphur, Kathy Blanchard of Soldotna, Alaska, and Karyn Russell of Carencro; two sisters, Shirley Laurents of Conroe, Texas, and Peggy Brozek of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HARCROW, Vernon LCAP 12/2/1999 Memorial services for Vernon Harcrow, 73, will be announced at a later date by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Mr. Harcrow died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ennis, Texas, he had lived in Big Lake for the past 16 years. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 43 years and was a retired locomotive engineer. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Engineers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the submarine USS Boarfish during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Louis O. Gentry Harcrow of Big Lake; five daughters, Sheryl Dautriel of Big Lake, Christie Wene and Teresa Ayer, both of Sulphur, Kathy Blanchard of Soldotna, Alaska, and Karyn Russell of Carencro; two sisters, Shirley Laurents of Conroe, Texas, and Peggy Brozek of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HARDY, Alfred LCAP 12/27/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Alfred Hardy, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Interment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Hardy died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Welsh area. He worked for Jeff Davis School Board for years and Lo-Lift Pump Co., Inc. for many years. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. HARGROVE, Grover Sr. LCAP 12/9/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Grover Hargrove Sr., 94, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 9, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery. Mr. Hargrove died at 11:32 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. HARRIS, Verna M. LCAP 12/9/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Verna Mae Harris, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. She died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. HAVARD, Madelynn F. LCAP 12/2/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Graveside services for Madelynn Faith Havard, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murdock (Jennifer) Havard III of Clinton, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Funeral Home. The Rev. Basil H. Wicker will officiate. Arrangements are by Rabenhorst Funeral Home. She died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include one brother, Connor Joseph ''Joe'' Havard of Clinton; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Murdock (Vickie) Havard Jr. of Dayton, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold (Elaine) Austin of Baton Rouge; and her great-grandparents, Murdock Havard Sr. of Gloster, Miss., Mr. and Mrs. James (Madelynn) Partrich of Baton Rouge and Dee Austin of Erwinville. HAWSEY, L.E. Jr. LCAP 12/5/1999 Funeral services for former District Judge L.E. Hawsey Jr., 76, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Monsignor Irving deBlanc and the Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.-noon Monday in the funeral Home. Mr. Hawsey died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of New Orleans, he graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1941 and received his bachelor of science degree in agriculture from LSU in 1949. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from LSU's School of Law in 1953 and moved to Lake Charles in 1960 where he formed the firm of Baggett and Hawsey. He was elected as a 14th Judicial District judge in 1976 and served until his retirement in 1990. In 1991 he was appointed judge pro tem to litigate asbestos-silica lawsuits. He was a member of the Southwest Louisiana, the Louisiana and the American Bar associations. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. He was active with Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat Center at Grand Coteau and headed up an annual retreat for the past 24 years. He was a Navy pilot during World War II. Survivors include three sons, Lemeul Earl ''Chick'' Hawsey III of Lake Charles, Leigh Ellis Hawsey of Groves, Texas and Lyle Edward Hawsey of Lake Charles; five daughters, Linda Ellen Hawsey of Littleton, Colo., Lois Evelyn Hawsey Kelley of Montgomery, Ala., and Laura Edith Hawsey Strohmeyer, Lynn Eileen Hawsey Ross and Lisa Elaine Hawsey, all of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mrs. A. Thurston (Jimmie) Brice of Baton Rouge; and 21 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Building Fund, the Endowment Fund of Our Lady of the Oaks at Grand Coteau, or the American Cancer Society, the family said. HAWSEY, L.E. Jr. LCAP 12/4/1999 Funeral services for former District Judge L.E. Hawsey Jr., 76, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Monsignor Irving deBlanc and the Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m.-noon Monday in the funeral Home. Mr. Hawsey died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of New Orleans, he graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1941 and received his bachelor of science degree in agriculture from LSU in 1949. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from LSU's School of Law in 1959 and moved to Lake Charles in 1960 where he formed the firm of Baggett and Hawsey. He was elected as a 14th Judicial District judge in 1976 and served until his retirement in 1990. In 1991 he was appointed judge pro tem to litigate asbestos-silica lawsuits. He was a member of the Southwest Louisiana, the Louisiana and the American Bar associations. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. He was active with Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat Center at Grand Coteau and headed up an annual retreat for the past 24 years. He was a Navy pilot during World War II. Survivors include three sons, Lemeul Earl ''Chick'' Hawsey III of Lake Charles, Leigh Ellis Hawsey of Groves, Texas and Lyle Edward Hawsey of Lake Charles; five daughters, Linda Ellen Hawsey of Littleton, Colo., Lois Evelyn Hawsey Kelley of Montgomery, Ala., and Laura Edith Hawsey Strohmeyer, Lynn Eileen Hawsey Ross and Lisa Elaine Hawsey, all of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mrs. A. Thurston (Jimmie) Brice of Baton Rouge; and 21 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Building Fund, the Endowment Fund of Our Lady of the Oaks at Grand Coteau, or the American Cancer Society, the family said. HEBERT, Michael W. LCAP 12/2/1999 PEARLAND, Texas -- Funeral services for Michael W. Hebert, 50, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in SouthPark Funeral Home. Chaplain Edwin A. Davis will officiate. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Goss Family Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Hebert died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Houston. He was a native of Lake Charles. He joined the Houston Police Department on June 1, 1971, entering the Police Academy Class 50. He was a lieutenant with the department and was assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division. He was the assistant coach for the Houston Police Gunners football team. Survivors include his wife, Anne Hebert; and two sons, Wayne Hebert and John Hebert. Memorial donations may be made to the Assist the Officers Foundation, 1602 State St., Houston, TX 77007, the family said. HEBERT, Wallace A. Sr. LCAP 12/10/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Wallace A. "Preacher" Hebert Sr., 92, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Tim Guthrie, Oliver McGuire and Finers Cryer will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Hebert died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in his residence. A native of Grand Lake, he was a resident of Westlake. He played professional baseball from 1931 to 1943 for the St. Louis Browns, San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates, appearing in various news articles and National Geographic about his pitching career. He worked for Firestone for 29 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bobbie Bostick Hebert of Westlake; three sons, Wallace A. Hebert Jr. of Columbia, Tenn., and J. David Hebert and Stephen Lee Hebert, both of Westlake; two daughters, Linda Hebert Todd and Hillene Hebert Deaton, both of Westlake; two brothers, Austin "Foots" Hebert of Lake Charles and Charles F. Hebert of Cameron; five sisters, Bessie Mackey of Port Arthur, Texas, Winnie Moss of Lake Charles, Hilda "Peanut" Bean of Vallejo, Calif., Violet "Pug" Mouton of Kinder and Genevieve Dade of George Town, Calif; 18 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Westlake Building Fund, the family said. HELMS, Audrey F. LCAP 12/1/1999 Graveside services for Audrey F. Helms, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 1, in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leroy Little will officiate. Mrs. Helms died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of the Southern Methodist Church. She was a member of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus for 38 years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Earl H. (Beverly) Hines of Lake Charles and Mrs. George (Nancy Ann) Berger of Humble, Texas; two sisters, Rosemary Davenport of Welsh and Jeanne Hartman of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, McNeese State University Foundation or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. HENDERSON, Marie G. LCAP 12/21/1999 ALDENBRIDGE -- Funeral services for Marie Gladney Henderson, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, in Booker Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Richard T. Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Carolina Bluff Cemetery in Benton under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Henderson died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in her residence. A native of Benton, she had lived in Bossier City for four years. She was a member of Booker Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Eddie Mae Henderson Jordan of Shreveport; six sons, the Rev. Samuel Henderson of Benton, Clifton D. and Carl W. Henderson, both of Bossier City, the Rev. Manuel Henderson of Mesquite, Texas, Lamar Henderson of Phoenix and Hugh P. Henderson of Shreveport; two brothers, Monroe Gladney Jr. and the Rev. Albert Gladney, both of Shreveport; four sisters, Doris Gladney Mullen, Louise Gladney Taylor and Ruby Gladney Williams, all of Shreveport, and Lola Gladney Wattree of Boston; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HENDERSON, Marie G. LCAP 12/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Marie G. Henderson, 67, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Bossier City hospital. HENRY, Nita D. LCAP 12/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Nita Duhon Henry, 88, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 14, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. Henry died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a native of Lafayette Parish and had lived in Sulphur since 1942. She was a member of AARP and Young at Heart. She was 55-year member of Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the church Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, J.C. and Russell J. Henry, both of Sulphur, and Michael Henry of Houston; one sister, Kathy Vincent of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HENRY, Nita D. LCAP 12/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Nita Duhon Henry, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Henry died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Lafayette Parish, she was a resident of Sulphur since 1942. She was a member of AARP and Young at Heart. She was a member of Our Lady Prompt Succor for 55 years, the Catholic Daughters and the Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, J.C. and Russell J. Henry, both of Sulphur, and Michael Henry of Houston; one sister, Kathy Vincent of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HENRY, Paulette M. LCAP 12/31/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Paulette M. Henry, 50, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 31, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decouteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Henry died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Sulphur. She was an artist. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, where she was a lector. Survivors include her husband, Bob Henry of Sulphur; three sons, Jeffery Henry of Port Barre and Michael and Robert Henry, both of Sulphur; two daughters, Denise Henry of Houston and Julie Henry of Sulphur; one brother, Wesley Guidry of Lake Charles; two sisters, Beverly Guidry Kelly and Nancy Guidry Pearson, both of Sulphur; her parents, Wilber and Garnette Guidry of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. HENSGENS, N.A. Sr. LCAP 12/7/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for N.A. "Tony" Hensgens, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Hensgens died at 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Roberts Cove, he was a resident of Lake Arthur. He was employed by the Rice Co-op of Roanoke for 42 years and retired for four years. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a third- and fourth-degree Knight of Columbus. He was a member of the Lake Arthur Usher Society and a past member of the Board of Directors for Goretti High School. He was a past member of the Catholic School Board of the Diocese of Lafayette. Survivors include three sons, Tony Hensgens Jr. of Bayou Vista, Kenneth J. Hensgens of Mire and Karl J. Hensgens of Lafayette; one daughter, Stephanie Berger of Thibodaux; three sisters, Gertrude Hensgens Monlezun of Lake Arthur, Leona Hensgens Berken of Welsh and Clarice Hensgens Gauthreaux of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren. HENSGENS, N.A. Sr. LCAP 12/8/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for N.A. "Tony" Hensgens, 74, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 8, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. Mr. Hensgnes died at 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Roberts Cove, he was a resident of Lake Arthur. He was employed by the Rice Co-op of Roanoke for 42 years and retired for four years. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a third- and fourth--degree Knight of Columbus. He was a member of the Lake Arthur Usher Society, a past member of the Board of Directors for Goretti High School and a past member of the Catholic School Board of the Diocese of Lafayette. Survivors include three sons, Tony Hensgens Jr. of Bayou Vista, Kenneth J. Hensgens of Mire and Karl J. Hensgens of Lafayette; one daughter, Stephanie Berger of Thibodaux; three sisters, Gertrude Hensgens Monlezun of Lake Arthur, Leona Hensgens Berken of Welsh and Clarice Hensgens Gauthreaux of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren. HERMANN, Marguerite M. LCAP 12/17/1999 Funeral services for Marguerite Marie Montalbano Hermann, 74, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hermann died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was the owner and operator of R.J. Hermann Grocery and Market for may years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven and St. Henry Catholic churches. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Hermann Johnson and Elizabeth Hermann Daley, both of Lake Charles, and Anita Hermann Wheeler of Dallas; two sons, Robert J. "Bobby" Hermann of Lake Charles and Edward A. Hermann of Seattle; two sisters, Mary Montalbano Mancuso of Lake Charles and Josie Montalbano Lyles of New Orleans; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HICKS, George LCAP 12/26/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for George Hicks, 70, of Hackberry, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Sulphur hospital. HICKS, George LCAP 12/27/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for George Hicks, 70, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 27, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the church. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. Mr. Hicks died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Toomey, he lived in Hackberry for 49 years. He graduated from Landry High School and attended McNeese State University. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a retired plant supervisor for City Service. He was owner operator of H and H Kwik Stop and Hicks Resources. He worked for Cameron Parish Police Jury from 1992. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Hackberry Fire Department and the Farm Bureau. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Laura Mae (Sanner) Hicks; five sons, George Hicks of Mauriceville and Terry, Anthony "Deno," Gordie and Raymond Hicks, all of Hackberry; five daughters, Martha "Tootie" and Tamara Welch, Frances Little and Teresa "Pebbles" Nunez, all of Hackberry, and Laura Heckler of Abita Springs; one sister, Oneta Sandifer of Vinton; 29 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. HIGGINBOTHAM, Vina M. LCAP 12/30/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Vina Mae "Verna" Higginbotham, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Hopewell Baptist Church. The Rev. Byron Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday at the church. Mrs. Higginbotham died at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999,, in a DeRidder hospital. A native of Big Lake, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She moved to Bundick Lake 17 years ago and retired as a teacher aide at K.R. Hanchey Elementary School. She was formerly employed at the at the Calcasieu Association for Retarded Citizens in Westlake as a teacher aide. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Higginbotham of Dickenson, Texas, and Gary Mire of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Gloria Harlloe of Oraville, Calif., Gwen Broussard of Moss Bluff and Sandra Bostick of Haddock, Ga.; two brothers, Dae Gautreaux of Scott and Weston Gautreaux of Rayne; seven sisters, Ruby Cormier of Eunice, Laura Short of Broussard, Ruth Skipper and Hazel Cormier, both of Duson, Anna Benoit of Wadsworth, Texas, Anna Mae Simmoneaux and Sylvia Dominique, both of Rayne; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. HIGGINS, Eva L. LCAP 12/19/1999 Funeral services for Eva Ludy Higgins, 96, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30-10:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Higgins died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was a native of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Guillory Washington of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. HIGGINS, Eva L. LCAP 12/19/1999 Funeral services for Eva Ludy Higgins, 96, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30-10:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Higgins died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was a native of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Guillory Washington of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. HIGGINS, Eva L. LCAP 12/20/1999 Funeral services for Eva Ludy Higgins, 96, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 20, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Higgins died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was a native of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Guillory Washington of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Myrtle Raven of Texas City, Texas, and Nether Landry and Mamie Higgins, both of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. HILL, Thelma LCAP 12/22/1999 Funeral services for Thelma Hill, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Hill died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. Survivors include one nephew, Ed LeDoux of Lake Charles. HILL, Thelma LCAP 12/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Thelma Hill, 92, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. HILL, Thelma LCAP 12/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Thelma Hill, 92, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. HILLYARD, Gilbert L. LCAP 12/1/1999 LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Funeral services for Gilbert L. Hillyard, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Mr. Hillyard died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in his residence. He was a resident of Lawrence and a former 50-year resident of Des Moines, Iowa. He was an inspection supervisor with Solar Aircraft Co. for many years and was a self-employed carpenter and cabinet maker. He was a member of First Christian Church of Lawrence and a former member of Grace Baptist Church of Des Moines. Survivors include his wife, Erma Lucile Hillyard of Lawrence; one son, James A. Hillyard of Creswell, Ore.; one daughter, Judith A. Chadwick of Lawrence; two sisters, Lucille Nelson and Jane Wheeler, both of Pendleton, Ore.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. HINES, Joe LCAP 12/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Joe "J.N." Hines, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Brushy Creek Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Hines died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in his residence. HINESLEY, William LCAP 12/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for William "Bill" Hinesley, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery in Crowley. Mr. Hinesley died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Evangeline. HINESLEY, William LCAP 12/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for William Hinesley, 63, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Evangeline. HOLLOWAY, Robert LCAP 12/14/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Robert Holloway will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Oakdale hospital. HOLLOWAY, Robert D. LCAP 12/15/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Robert Douglas Holloway, 59, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Holloway died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. HOWARD, Beulah B. LCAP 12/23/1999 LACAMP -- Graveside services for Beulah B. Howard, 90, of Leesville, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 23, in Laurel Hill Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Howard died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. HOWELL, Travis, Mrs. LCAP 12/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Travis (Hattie Stoddard) Howell, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7:30 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Howell died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in a Houston care facility. A native of Lake Charles, she spent most of her life traveling with her husband. They retired to Lake Charles more than 25 years ago. Survivors include one son, Travis Howell Jr. of Houston; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HUDSON, Wilda P., Mrs. LCAP 12/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Wilda "Pud" Porter Hudson, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hudson died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Oakdale and a resident of Lake Charles. She was the co-owner of Alfred J. Porter Real Estate, a retired office manager for John A. Poche Corp., and a bookkeeper for the Lake Charles Municipal Federal Credit Union. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mel (Jeanine Porter) Pryor and Mrs. Max (Jackie Porter) Morris, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. HUMPHREY, Dora, Mrs. LCAP 12/9/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Humphrey, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 9, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Mrs. Humphrey died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. HUMPHREY, Mrs. Dora Hamilton LCAP 12/11/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Hamilton Humphrey, formerly of Lake Charles, were held Thursday, Dec. 9, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery. Mrs. Humphrey died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. HUNT, Mary D. LCAP 12/23/1999 AUSTIN, Texas -- Funeral services for Mary Denise Hunt, 32, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, from Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Franciscan Friars will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery under the direction of Mission Funeral Home. A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of Austin. She graduated from Lake Charles-Boston High School in 1985. She was employed by Advanced Micro Devices for two years and was previously employed by Motorola. Survivors include two sisters, Jessica Hunt of Austin and Claudia Sanders of Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, Jerry Joseph Hunt Jr. of Austin; her mother, Catherine Bellow of Austin; and her father, Jerry Joseph Hunt of Lake Charles. JACOBS, Leroy LCAP 12/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Leroy Jacobs, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Houston. JACOBS, Leroy LCAP 12/26/1999 Funeral services for Leroy Jacobs, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. Hernest Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Jacobs died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in Houston. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Jacobs of Houston; three brothers, Common Jacobs of Lake Charles, Hillary Jacobs of DeQuincy and Murphy Jacobs of Houston; six sisters, Ellia Guillory of Turkey Creek, Relia M. Wilson of Ville Platte, and Helen J. Frank, Leanna Bushnell, Leola Guillory and Rosella Doucet, all of Houston; and three grandchildren. JANUARY, Jimmy LCAP 12/10/1999 EUREKA, Calif. -- Funeral services for Jimmy "July" January, 60, will be Saturday, Dec. 11, in Ferns-Sanders Funeral Home. Mr. January died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, in Eureka. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Eureka for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Kim January of Eureka, Calif; five daughters, Mrs. Denise Chatman of Flushing, Mich., and Janel, Kella, Lanay and Danielle January, all of Eureka; one stepdaughter, Sara January of Eureka; two brothers, John January of Grand Chenier and James January of Eureka; three stepbrothers, A.J. January of Cameron, Jimmy January of Lake Charles and Leonard January of New Iberia; one sister, Mrs. Anna Laura Kennerson of Lake Charles; and one stepsister, Mrs. Joyce Grissett of Shallotte, N.C.; and two grandchildren. JAUBERT, Effie M. LCAP 12/26/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Howard (Effie Mae) Jaubert, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.; and 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Jaubert died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in her residence. A native of Walker, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 54 years. She was a retired PBX operator for the state of Louisiana. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one son, Henry Melroy Patterson Jaubert of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Zeb (Kathleen Jaubert) Johnson of Lake Charles; one brother, James H. Reynolds of Marshall, Texas; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. JAUBERT, Effie M. LCAP 12/27/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Howard (Effie Mae) Jaubert, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.; and 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Jaubert died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in her residence. A native of Walker, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 54 years. She was a retired PBX operator for the State of Louisiana. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one son, Henry Melroy Patterson Jaubert of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Zeb (Kathleen Jaubert) Johnson of Lake Charles; one brother, James H. Reynolds of Marshall, Texas; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. JAUBERT, Effie Mae LCAP 12/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Effie Mae Jaubert, 88, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. JENKINS, Donna Jean LCAP 12/15/1999 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Donna Jean Jenkins, 49, of Bayou Chicot, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 15, in First Baptist Church. David Plunkett, P.L. Hoyt and Cliff Schadler will officiate. Burial will be in Vandenburg Cemetery in Bayou Chicot under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Jenkins died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in a Houston hospital. She was a teacher in Evangeline Parish and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Rodney Jenkins of Bayou Chicot; one son, Jeff Jenkins of Crestview, Fla.; one daughter, Sharon Jenkins of Bayou Chicot; two brothers, Gary Monroe of Turkey Creek and Keith Monroe of Glenmora; her mother, Billie Jean Monroe of McNary; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church building fund, 1628 Clark St., Pine Prairie, LA 70576, the family said. JOHNSON, Ora H. LCAP 12/29/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Ora H. Johnson, 85, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. JONES, James Barton Sr. LCAP 12/28/1999 Memorial services for former Lake Charles resident James Barton Jones Sr., 76, of Dickerson, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 28, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Mr. Jones died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in League City. Memorials may be made to the Church of Good Shepherd's building fund. JONES, Marcilee LCAP 12/4/1999 TACOMA, Wash. -- Funeral services for Marcilee "Peaches" Jones, 75, of Federal Way, Wash., will be at 4 p.m. today, Dec. 4, in Mountain View Funeral Home. The Rev. R.L. Fletcher will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Jones died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Dallas. She graduated from W.O. Boston High School in Lake Charles and was a 1979 graduate of Seattle Bible College. She was a former cosmetologist and funeral director, worked for the Seattle Children's Home, and volunteered with many charities. She was a 20-year member of Sheridan Street Church of Tacoma. Survivors include five daughters, one stepdaughter, four stepsons, seven sisters, two brothers, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. JONES, Raymond LCAP 12/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Raymond Jones, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in Parkview Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8-11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, and from noon Monday in the church. Mr. Jones died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a veteran. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Bob Jones of Sulphur; one stepson, Jim Jones of Galveston, Texas; one stepdaughter, Pattie Sue Ardoin of Baytown, Texas; two brothers, Louis and Casey Jones, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Elma Ellender and Zelma Landry, both of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. JONES, Raymond LCAP 12/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Raymond Jones, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in Parkview Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8-11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, and from noon Monday in the church. Mr. Jones died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a veteran. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Bob Jones of Sulphur; one stepson, Jim Jones of Galveston, Texas; one stepdaughter, Pattie Sue Ardoin of Baytown, Texas; two brothers, Louis and Casey Jones, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Elma Ellender and Zelma Landry, both of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. JONES, Raymond LCAP 12/20/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Raymond Jones, 81, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 20, in Parkview Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home, and from noon in the church. Mr. Jones died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a veteran. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Bob Jones of Sulphur; one stepson, Jim Jones of Galveston, Texas; one stepdaughter, Pattie Sue Ardoin of Baytown, Texas; two brothers, Louis and Casey Jones, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Elma Ellender and Zelma Landry, both of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. JORDAN, Herman P. LCAP 12/22/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Herman P. Jordan, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Jordan died at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. JORDAN, Leola LCAP 12/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Leola Jordan, 57, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in Lake Charles. JORDAN, Leola M. LCAP 12/14/1999 Funeral services for Leola M. Jordan, 57, will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 15, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Revs. Albert J. McKnight, Whitney Harris and Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. She died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons, Alvin Gerard Jordan of Fayetteville, N.C., and Frank A. Jordan Jr. of Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter, Altha M. Jordan Green of Lake Charles; two brothers, Harry Judwin of Lake Charles and Martin Judwin of Hayward, Calif.; two sisters, Jo Anna Head of Oakland, Calif, and Leona Lawrence of San Francisco; her mother, Eva Pitre of Lake Charles; two step-brothers, Lloyd Pitre Jr. of Chicago, Ill., and Paul Pitre of Opelousas; two step-sisters, Ethel Condiff and Deloris Pettit, both of Chicago; and five grandchildren. JOSEPH, Colbert LCAP 12/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Colbert Joseph, 93, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in a Welsh care center. JOSEPH, Colbert LCAP 12/17/1999 WELSH - Funeral services for Colbert Joseph, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Joseph died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in a Welsh care facility. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include three sons, William L. Joseph Sr. of Glenmora, Charles Pollard of Beaumont, Texas and Melvin Carrier Jr. of Los Angeles; one daughter, Tommie Lee Prudhomme of Welsh.; one sister, Mrs. Alberta Holmes of New Orleans; 25 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren; and 39 great-great-grandchildren. JUSTMAN, Eunice T. LCAP 12/14/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- .uneral services for Eunice Trahan Justman, 93, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemeter. Mrs. Justman died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. KAUFMAN, Plorine LCAP 12/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Plorine Kaufman will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday. KAUFMAN, Plorine ''Flo'' LCAP 12/29/1999 Funeral services for Plorine ''Flo'' Kaufman, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in Sulphur Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Danny Busby will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Dec. 29, and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Thursday in the funeral home. She died Monday, Dec. 27, in Sulphur. A native of Arkadelphia, Ark., she was a resident of Sulphur for 45 years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Edwin Kaufman of Sulphur; two daughters, Donna Kaufman of Sulphur and Debbie Hale of Conroe, Texas; one son, Van Hale of Conroe; three sisters, Clarence Helms of Arkadelphia, Ark., Jean Deaton of Amity, Ark., and Jane Dixon of Arkadelphia, Ark.; and two grandchildren. KAY, Larry LCAP 12/31/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements by Larry Kay will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Sulphur. KEMMERLY, David L. LCAP 12/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for David L. Kemmerly, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. KEMMERLY, David L. LCAP 12/23/1999 Funeral services for David Leroy Kemmerly, 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Doug De Graffen-ried and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Kemmerly died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, he had lived in Lake Charles for 53 years. He was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving with an Army radar unit in North Africa, Belgium, France, Italy, Sicily and Germany. He was a retired farm equipment manager for Able and Sons. He was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one stepson, Marshal Dukes of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Dianne Wall of Columbia, S.C.; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. KING, Ethel B. LCAP 12/26/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Ethel Russell Becton King, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in First Baptist Church of Westlake. The Rev. Woody Rymes will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, and from 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. King died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a native of Trout. Survivors include one son, John D. Becton of Moss Bluff; one stepdaughter, Gene Gosslin of Olla; one stepson, Dr. Lawrence M. King Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Etta Chevallier of Many, Dottie Price of Trout and Georgie Whatley of Jena; one brother, Earl Windom of Jena; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. KING, Ethel B. LCAP 12/25/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Ethel Russell Becton King, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in First Baptist Church of Westlake. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. KLUMPP, Winona LCAP 12/3/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Winona Klumpp, 49, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. KLUMPP, Winona Mae LCAP 12/4/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Winona Mae Klumpp, 49, of Egan, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 4, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Lloyd Singley will officiate. Burial will be in Sensat Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Klumpp died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Jennings and a resident of Egan. She was a teacher at the Acadia Parish Middle School in Evangeline. Survivors include her husband, Walter Joseph Klumpp Jr. of Egan; one daughter, Rebekah Klumpp of Egan; one brother, Curtis Ryder of San Antonio; three sisters, Mrs. William (Priscilla) Gragg of Sweetlake, Mrs. Chuck (Janis) Ehlers of Lake Charles and Mrs. Reggie (Myra) Lavergne of Moss Bluff; and her mother, Esther D. Ryder of Moss Bluff. KOONCE, Allen L. LCAP 12/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Allen Larry Koonce, 53, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Many hospital. KOONCE, Allen L. LCAP 12/29/1999 Funeral services for Allen Larry Koonce will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Koonce died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in the Many hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a 1964 graduate of LaGrange High School. He was a dental technician retired from the Navy in 1985 after 20 years of service, including two tours of duty in Vietnam as a field corpsman with the Marines. He was awarded decorations including a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, and a Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V. He had lived in Many since his retirement. Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Koonce of Norfolk, Va.; three brothers, Morris Koonce, Ray Koonce and Donnie Koonce, all of Lake Charles; and one sister, Janice Dartez of Lake Charles; and his mother, Margie Greer Koonce of Many. KYLE Infant LCAP 12/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jillian Nicole Kyle, infant daughter of Tim and Nicole Kyle of Rosepine, will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. The infant died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in Lake Charles. LABAUVE, Ivy R. ''Frick'' LCAP 12/29/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Ivy R. ''Frick'' LaBauve, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 7:04 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in the Jennings hospital. LABBY, Eugene LCAP 12/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Eugene W. ''Gene'' Labby, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in First United Methodist Church. The Revs. Jon E. Tellifero and Odell Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Vistiation is 1-10 p.m. Sunday and 8-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home and from noon Monday in the church. Mr. Labby died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in his residence. A native of Roanoke, he was raised in the Hayes-Lake Charles area. He graduated from LaGrange High School. He pastored along the Sabine River in East Texas. His last last served as pastor at the First Assembly of God in Winnie, Texas, where he served six years. After graduating from Commonwealth Mortuary in Houston and earning his Texas funeral director's license, he moved to Leesville, where he worked for Hixson Funeral Home for 14 months. He became manager of the Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville in 1970. In 1974, he and his family moved to DeRidder, where he became manager of both Vernon and Beauregard Funeral Homes. In 1984, the Labby family purchased both funeral homes, now called Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Homes. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Louisiana and Texas. He was a member of the Louisiana Funeral Directors and National Funeral Directors associations. He was a former member and past president of the DeRidder Civitans Club and the DeRidder Lion's Club. He served two three-year terms on the Board of Directors for the Beauregard Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Beauregard Cattleman's Association. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in DeRidder, where he was a member of the administrative board and many other committees. He was the chairman of the Blue Ribbon Ambulance Committee, was past grand marshal of the Beauregard Fair Parade and past King Beaufair. He served as duke in the first Mardi Gras Ball in DeRidder and as king of the Mardi Gras Ball in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Margie Labby; four sons, Curtis Labby of Houston, Mark Labby of Rose, Okla., and David Labby and Frank L. Labby, both of Leesville; one daughter, Lisa Fazekas of Houston; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church in DeRidder, or a charity of choice, the family said. LABBY, Eugene W. LCAP 12/10/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Eugene W. "Gene" Labby, 72, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in DeRidder. LAHOOD, Dorothy S. LCAP 12/7/1999 Funeral services for Dorothy S. LaHood, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Clif Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. LaHood died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in her residence. A native of Bosco, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 44 years. She was a retired office manager of Olin Mills Studios and a member of the Women of the Moose. Survivors include her husband, John J. LaHood of Lake Charles; two daughters, Janice LaHood Marceaux and Kim LaHood, both of Lake Charles; two sons, Randy LaHood and Gary LaHood Sr., both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Cleveland Shirley of Round Rock, Texas, David Wayne Shirley of Manifest and Billy Ray Shirley of Monroe; three sisters, Thelma Babineaux of Lake Charles, Bobbie Ruth Shirley of Pineville and Regina McKnight of Dry Prong; and 10 grandchildren. LAND, Billie M. LCAP 12/5/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Billie Marvin Land, 70, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Lake Charles. LAND, Billie M. LCAP 12/6/1999 CARLYSS -- Memorial services for Billie Marvin Land, 70, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Choupique Baptist Church under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Nay Vickers will officiate. Mr. Land died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Clarendon, Texas, he was a resident of Carlyss for the past 21 years. He retired from Bechtel Power Corporation as a project superintendent for the Nelson Coal Generation Station. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 1137, AM and FM, the Scottish Rite and El Maida Shrine of El Paso, Texas. He was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in Tucumcari, N.M. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline (McNabb) Land; one son, B.J. Land of Port Arthur, Texas; one daughter, Terri Land Simpson of Carlyss; and one grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital of Dallas, Texas, to the Texas Scottish Rite for Children, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, TX 75219, the family said. LANDRY, Boyce LCAP 12/28/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral arrangements for Boyce Landry, 60, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. He died Monday in Alvin, Texas. LANDRY, Boyce LCAP 12/29/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Boyce Landry, 60, will be at noon Thursday, Dec. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Landry died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Alvin, Texas. He was a native of Kaplan and resident of Hackberry and had lived in the Lake Area since 1989. He served in the Air Force and was a member of the VFW. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Doris Landry of Hackberry; two sons, Donnie and David Shull, both of Vinton; three daughters, Kimberly Landry of Hackberry, Michelle Sellers of Greenville, S.C., and Dana Tinsley of Pelzer, S.C.; one stepdaughter, Cynthia Taylor of Laurens, S.C.; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the family said. LANDRY, Joseph C. LCAP 12/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joseph C. Landry, 56, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. LANDRY, Joseph C. LCAP 12/29/1999 Funeral services for Joseph C. Landry, 56, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:15 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Landry died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Good conduct Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Survivors include one daughter, Shantel G. Landry of Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Eujames J. Landry of St. Louis, Mo., Milton Landry Jr. of Lake Charles and Reginald A. Landry of New Orleans; his mother, Hazel B. Landry of Lake Charles; his father, Milton Landry Sr. of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. LAPOINT, Calvin J. Sr. LCAP 12/21/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Calvin J. LaPoint Sr., 65, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery near Morse under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. LaPoint died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999 in the Jennings hospital. LAUGHLIN, Clara B. LCAP 12/5/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clara B. Laughlin, 70, of Hackberry, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 5, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Laughlin died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Hackberry. Survivors include her husband, J.W. "Sonny" Laughlin; three daughters, Ethelyn "Titter" LaBove of Hackberry, Juanette Myers of Lake Charles and Denice Barbier of Houston; one stepson, Jody Laughlin of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Troy A. Fuselier of Kinder and Cathy Martin of Lake Charles; two brothers, James Toups of Sulphur and Raymond Toups of Grand Lake; one sister, Margaret Shove of Hackberry; her mother, Mildred Toups of Hackberry; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LAVERGNE, Mary LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary Lavergne, 59, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday. LAVERGNE, Mary T. LCAP 12/4/1999 Funeral services for Mary T. Lavergne, 59, of Iowa, La., will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Weishampel will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Lavergne died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Morse and had lived in the Lake Area for 35 years. She worked at Piccadilly Cafeteria. She was a member of Murry Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Steve Lavergne of Iowa; three brothers, Carl Meaux and Herbert Clement, both of Lake Charles, and Rodney Meaux of Crowley; four sisters, Cecile Cormier and Daisy Meaux LeBouef, both of Crowley, Rita Roy of Benton and Peggy Perry of Montgomery, Ala.; and two grandchildren. LAY, Charlene W. LCAP 12/7/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Charlene Westmoreland Lay, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 7, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Mausoleum in DeRidder. She died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, in Leesville. LEDOUX, Irene LCAP 12/7/1999 Funeral services for Irene LeDoux, 70, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 7, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. LeDoux died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sweetlake, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 42 years. She was a cafeteria technician for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for 12 years and worked in the cafeteria at St. Patrick Hospital for 14 years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters at Our Lady Queen of Heaven and a member of the Ladies Altar Society at Christ the King Chapel Survivors include her husband, John Howard LeDoux of Lake Charles; two daughters, Debra LeDoux Sandlin of Baton Rouge and Ramona LeDoux Moore of League City, Texas; one brother, Ernest Breaux of Sinton, Texas; two sisters, Lou Ethel East of Carlyss and Mary Lou Harrell of Brandon, Miss.; three step-brothers, Oddley Trahan of Longville, Floyd Trahan of Welsh and Dorris "Snooky" Trahan of Lake Charles; five step-sisters, Velma Dunn, Linda Thibodeaux, Beverly Higginbotham and Charlene LaBove, all of Lake Charles, and Arlene Lopez of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. LEDOUX, Irene LCAP 12/6/1999 Funeral services for Irene LeDoux, 70, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. LeDoux died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sweetlake, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 42 years. She was a cafeteria technician for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for 12 years and worked in the cafeteria at St. Patrick Hospital for 14 years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic minister of Holy Communion. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters at Our Lady Queen of Heaven and the Ladies Altar Society at Christ the King Chapel. Survivors include her husband, John Howard LeDoux; two daughters, Debra LeDoux Sandlin of Baton Rouge and Ramona LeDoux Moore of League City, Texas; one brother, Ernest Breaux of Sinton, Texas; two sisters, Lou Ethel East of Carlyss and Mary Lou Harrell of Brandon, Miss.; and three grandchildren. LEDOUX, Melvin Joseph LCAP 12/11/1999 RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Melvin Joseph LeDoux Sr., 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The Rev. J.C. Seyrer will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. LeDoux died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at his residence. A native and longtime resident of Pine Island, he lived in Lake Charles for four years. He worked as a longshoreman for Lake Charles Stevedores. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Raymond and St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff. Survivors include two sons, Terry J. LeDoux of Dry Creek and Melvin J. LeDoux Jr. of Jennings; one daughter, Vera LeDoux Ackley of Lake Charles; two sisters, Rose LeDoux Gary of Sweetlake and Bessie LeDoux Bergeaux of Evangeline; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LEGLISE, Lauretta Gardina, Mrs. LCAP 12/4/1999 Private funeral services for Mrs. Lauretta Gardina Leglise, 91, will be Sunday, Dec. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Carl Lueg and Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. Mrs. Leglise died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Lake Charles, she worked as a deputy in the tax collector's department of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for 27 years. She also worked for Olin Matheson. She was a member of University Methodist Church and of Delta Epsilon Nu Sorority. Survivors include one sister, Mary Jacobsen Miltner. LEGROS, Zula D. LCAP 12/21/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Zula Dupuis LeGros, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. LeGros died at 7:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in her residence. LEJEUNE, Barbara D., Mrs. LCAP 12/9/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Duhon LeJeune, 54, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 9, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. LeJeune died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in Vinton. LEJUNE, David LCAP 12/21/1999 Funeral services for David "Joe" LeJune, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Mr. LeJune died at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Jennings, he had lived in Lake Charles for over 60 years. He was a retired farmer, rancher and landscaper. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise Loris Courville LeJune of Lake Charles; one son, Ed LeJune of Lake Charles; one brother, Sidney LeJune of Lake Charles; one sister, Rudy Granger of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. LEMELLE, Cora D., Mrs. LCAP 12/10/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Dayon Lemelle, 78, of 1109 Garden Lane will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 11, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Isaiah Hasty Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Lemelle died at 4:07 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Washington, La., she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She retired from Sowela Technical Institute. She was a member of the St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in Westlake. Survivors include six daughters, Betty Jean Finch, Wilma Jean Broussard and Sylvia Marie Lemelle, all of Lake Charles, Carolyn Daneron of Norfolk, Va., Gloria Ann Wylie of Waukegan, Ill., and Sandra Ann McClarty of Saudi Arabia; three sons, Jimmy Anthony Lemelle and Robert Arthur Lemelle, both of Lake Charles, and Phil Joseph Lemelle of Omaha, Neb.; one brother, Epsom Dayon; four sisters, Mary Joubert, Elarita Johnson, Helen Guillory and Elanor Picou; 28 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. LEMELLE, Cora Dayon, Mrs. LCAP 12/11/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Dayon Lemelle, 78, of 1109 Garden Lane, will be at noon today, Dec. 11, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Mrs. Lemelle died at 4:07 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. LEMKE, Janell Ruth Jordan LCAP 12/11/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Janell Ruth Jordan Lemke, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Crumbley will officiate. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mrs. Lemke died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Belinda Johnson of Oakdale; one son, Howard Lemke of Carencro; three brothers, Percy Jordan, Ricky Jordan and Danny Jordan, all of Oakdale; four sisters, Sherry Rodriguez, Dorothy Jordan, Janice Richmond and Eva Jordan, all of Oakdale; and five grandchildren. LESTER, Vonciel C. LCAP 12/27/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Vonciel C. "Von" Lester, 65, of DeRidder, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Leesville First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Lester died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LEWIS, Isbay LCAP 12/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Isbay Lewis, 57, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. LEWIS, Isbay Robert III LCAP 12/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Isbay Robert Lewis III, 57, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Nkedife will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be at 5 p.m., today, Dec. 19, in the funeral home chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Lewis died at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in a local hospital. A native of Midland, he lived in Jennings most of his life. He was member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Lodge. Survivors include two daughters, Angela Rucks, of Brenham, Texas, Quintana Harrison of Jennings; four sons, Jonathan Belton, Terrance W. Lewis, both of Jennings, Elisha T. Lewis of Lake Charles and Isbay J. Lewis IV of Orange, Texas; two sisters, Martha J. Stansberry of Jennings, Wynell Gilmore of Dickerson, Texas; two brothers, Horace W. Lewis of Jennings, Jeff M. Evans of Rayne; his mother, Mrs. Lucy Mae Lewis of Jennings; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. LEWIS, Isbay Robert III LCAP 12/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Isbay Robert Lewis III, 57, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Nkedife will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be at 5 p.m., today, Dec. 19, in the funeral home chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Lewis died at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in a local hospital. A native of Midland, he lived in Jennings most of his life. He was member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Lodge. Survivors include two daughters, Angela Rucks, of Brenham, Texas, Quintana Harrison of Jennings; four sons, Jonathan Belton, Terrance W. Lewis, both of Jennings, Elisha T. Lewis of Lake Charles and Isbay J. Lewis IV of Orange, Texas; two sisters, Martha J. Stansberry of Jennings, Wynell Gilmore of Dickerson, Texas; two brothers, Horace W. Lewis of Jennings, Jeff M. Evans of Rayne; his mother, Mrs. Lucy Mae Lewis of Jennings; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. LEWIS, Isbay Robert III LCAP 12/20/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Isbay Robert Lewis III, 57, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 20, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Nkedife will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A rosary was recited Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Lewis died at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in a local hospital. A native of Midland, he lived in Jennings most of his life. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Lodge. Survivors include two daughters, Angela Rucks, of Brenham, Texas, Quintana Harrison of Jennings; four sons, Jonathan Belton, Terrance W. Lewis, both of Jennings, Elisha T. Lewis of Lake Charles and Isbay J. Lewis IV of Orange, Texas; two sisters, Martha J. Stansberry of Jennings, Wynell Gilmore of Dickerson, Texas; two brothers, Horace W. Lewis of Jennings, Jeff M. Evans of Rayne; his mother, Mrs. Lucy Mae Lewis of Jennings; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. LOGUE, Paul I. LCAP 12/19/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Paul I. Logue, 74, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Logue died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LOGUE, Paul I. LCAP 12/19/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Paul I. Logue, 74, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Logue died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LOPEZ, Alexis J. LCAP 12/1/1999 Funeral services for Alexis J. "Alex" Lopez, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and 8-10:30 a.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Mr. Lopez died at 2:46 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in his residence. A native of Iberia Parish, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of both Knights of Columbus Council 1207 and Monsignor Kramers Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral, where he served as an usher for many years. He was a member of Companion of Honor and was a recipient of the Diocesan Service Award by the Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Sally Welch of Houston; one sister, Camille Lastrape of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LOWDINS, Julia Prudhomme LCAP 12/28/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Julia Prudhomme Lowdins, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Aaron Williams will officiate. Burial will be East Ridge Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. A wake will be at 5 p.m., today, Dec. 28, in the church. Mrs. Lowdins died at 11:04 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Mallett, she lived in Welsh most of her life. She was a longtime member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include six daughters, Mary L. Freeman, Carolyn L. Matthews, both of Lake Charles, Ruby L. German of Chicago, Ritha Talbert of Fenton, Bertha Eaglin of Welsh, Judy Charles of Jennings; two sons, Thomas Lowdins, and Abra Lowdins, both of Welsh; one stepson, Preston Lowdins of Jennings, one brother, Elton Prudhomme of Beaumont, Texas; and 54 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. LOWDINS, Mrs. Julia LCAP 12/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Julia Lowdins, 81, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:04 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. MALLETT, Olive G. LCAP 12/30/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Olive G. Mallett, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Ms. Mallett died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in a Jennings hospital. MANCUSO, Sam P. LCAP 12/31/1999 Funeral services for Sam P. Mancuso, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday, with a wake service at 6 p.m.; and 8-9:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Mancuso died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles care facility. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1937 graduate of Lake Charles High School and attended Louisiana State University. He owned and operated Southwest Barge Terminal and later served as Public Works director for the city of Lake Charles, retiring in 1981 as director of purchasing. He was a former member of the Louisiana State Mineral Board. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where he was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Brown Mancuso of Lake Charles; one daughter, Suzanne Mitchell of Lexington, N.C.; one son, Robert Mancuso of Lake Charles; two sisters, Genevive Boerman and Annette Mobley, both of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. MANUEL, Beulah, Mrs. LCAP 12/24/1999 ELTON -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Beulah "Inez" Manuel, 72, of DeRidder will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. MANUEL, Inez, Mrs. LCAP 12/25/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Melton, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Manuel died at 3:46 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Kinder, she moved to DeRidder 20 years ago. Survivors include one son, Terry Manuel of Dry Creek; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Belinda) Attales of DeRidder and Kitty Marie Marsh of Elton; one brother, J.W. Fruge of Kinder; four sisters, Dorothy Duhon, Lois Cormier and Wanda Joyce Fontenot, all of Kinder, and Ethel Fontenot of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MARSHALL, Frank LCAP 12/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Frank Marshall, 87, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. MARSHALL, Frank R. LCAP 12/26/1999 RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Frank R. Marshall, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Raymond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Beeler will officiate. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Marshall died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Jennings/Hathaway area. He graduated from Jennings High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. He was a Scoutmaster for Troop 59 of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of Raymond United Methodist Church, where he was a former choir member and a Sunday school member. Survivors include one son, Dr. Robert F. Marshall of Jennings; two daughters, Margery Manuel and Sue Marshall, both of Lafayette; and three grandchildren. MARTIN, Howard D. LCAP 12/9/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Howard D. Martin, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in Anacoco Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Martin died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in Anacoco. MARTIN, Sadie LCAP 12/30/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Sadie Martin, 81, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. MARTIN, Sadie S. LCAP 12/31/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sadie S. Martin, 81, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Mrs. Martin died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in Sulphur. MAYO, Leonard Sr. LCAP 12/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Leonard Mayo Sr., 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. MAYO, Leonard Sr. LCAP 12/26/1999 Funeral services for Leonard "Big Boy" Mayo Sr., 77, will be at 7 p.m. Monday Dec. 27, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Mayo died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999. A native of Bayou Teche, he had lived in Lake Charles for 61 years. He was owner and operator of Mayo's Day Care Center for more than 25 years. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he was a trustee and former usher and a member of Sunday School Class No. 7. and the Brotherhood. Survivors include his wife, Olevia Glover Mayo of Lake Charles; two sons, Leonard Mayo Jr. and Jerome Mayo, both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mahogany Mayo Ceasar, Pamela Mayo Miles, Marva Mayo Frank and Katheleen Mayo Arceneaux, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Gilbert Mayo of Lake Charles and Donald Mayo of Houston; six sisters, Anna Frederick of San Antonio, Texas, and Letha Washington, Carrie White, Bertha Murphy, Laura Jones and Emmaline Mayo, all of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. MCCALL, Alberta LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alberta McCall, 79, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local care facility. MCCALL, Alberta D. LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral services for Alberta D. McCall, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. William Whited will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. McCall died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a local care facility. A native of Abbeville, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1958. She was a graduate of USL. She taught science at Marion High School and LaGrange Junior High School and taught general science at Barbe High School and retired from the Calcasieu Parish School System. She was a member of the USL Alumni Association and the Louisiana Teachers Association. She was a member of Lakewood Bible Fellowship. Survivors include three sons, Thomas McCall of Willard, Mont., Darryl McCall of Caldwell, Idaho, and Barry McCall of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jackie Hunt of Reno, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Lakewood Bible Fellowship, 2520 West Sale Road, Lake Charles LA 70605, the family said. MCCLAIN, Margaret L. LCAP 12/21/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Margaret Lee McClain, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, in Crossroads Baptist Church. The Rev. Rob Tibbett will officiate. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today. Mrs. McClain died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Pine Prairie, she had lived in the Vinton area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Crossroad Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn M. Hawker of Lake Charles and Marilyn Stephenson of Vinton; two sons, Robert G. McClain III and Ralph McClain, both of Vinton; one brother, Charles Henry Holloway of Vinton; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. MCCLEUR, Thelma Jackson, Mrs. LCAP 12/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Jackson McCluer, 90, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 11, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. John Couch will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. McCluer died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Mount Pleasant, Texas, she lived in Bossier City and was a resident of Jennings for five years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Winna Allen Wilson of Beaumont, Texas; two sons, Bill Allen of Slidell and J. Wendell McCluer of Jennings; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. MCCLUER, Thelma J., Mrs. LCAP 12/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Thelma Jackson McCluer, 90, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Jennings hospital. MCCOY, Freda LCAP 12/31/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Freda McCoy, 64, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Shreveport hospital. MCINNIS, Mary G. LCAP 12/30/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mary Gill McInnis, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 30, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Mark Broussard and Harold McInnis will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation begins at 8:30 a.m. Mrs. McInnis died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Cwm, South Wales, Great Britain, she lived in Ebbw Vale, South Wales and she resided in Sulphur for 48 years. She was a charter member of Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Yvonne Morris of Sulphur, Vickie Allen of New Martinsville, W.V., Holleen Sellers of Cleburne, Texas, and Sandra Richards of Beaverton, Ore.; one brother, John Leo Gill of New Caste-U-Lyme, England, Great Britain; and five grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe and the Diabetics Association, the family said. MCINNIS, Mary Gill LCAP 12/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary Gill McInnis, 71, will be announced by Hixson Funeral home. She died at 5:02 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. MCKEE, Bernard D. Sr. LCAP 12/29/1999 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for Bernard Dalson McKee Sr., 70, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in Rosepine United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Gary Bankson, Charles Best and Dennis Bjornberg will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. McKee died at 3:10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Rosepine area. He served 31 years as Vernon Parish School Board member for Ward 7. He served two years as vice president, one year as president and as a member of each policy-making committee during his tenure. He owned and operated McKee Family Grocery in Rosepine for 50 years. He was a member of Rosepine United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Gaye W. McKee of Rosepine; one son, Dalton B. McKee of Rosepine; two brothers, Odom M. McKee and Glenon G. McKee, both of Rosepine; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Bernard McKee Memorial Scholarship Fund at Rosepine High School. MCKEE, Joseph LCAP 12/20/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Joseph McKee, 79, of Fullerton, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery. Mr. McKee died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in a Leesville hospital. MCKNIGHT, Willie L. Sr. LCAP 12/21/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Willie Lee McKnight Sr., 88, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. McKnight died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. MCKNIGHT, Willie L. Sr. LCAP 12/20/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Willie Lee McKnight Sr., 88, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Oakdale hospital. MCMAHON Infant LCAP 12/13/1999 KINDER -- Graveside services for Albernie Kiana McMahon, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert McMahon of Oberlin, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Dec. 13, in St. John Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. The infant died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in Lake Charles. MCNETT, Myrtle W. LCAP 12/28/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Myrtle Withers McNett, 75, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. McNett died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in her DeQuincy residence. METHVIN, Ella Lutisha LCAP 12/11/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Ella Lutisha ''Aunt Tish'' Methvin, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. The Revs. Paul Nugent and Royce Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home and noon-2 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Methvin died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. A longtime resident of DeQuincy, she was a homemaker. She was instrumental in the founding of Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Young of Denham Springs, Bonnie Perkins of DeQuincy and Billie Clayton of Crowley; two sons, Gerald Methvin of Slaughter and Harry Methvin of DeQuincy; one sister, Mrs. Effie Parker of Reeves; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. METHVIN, Ella Lutisha LCAP 12/13/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Ella Lutisha ''Aunt Tish'' Methvin, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. The Revs. Paul Nugent and Royce Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home and from noon-2 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Methvin died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. A longtime resident of DeQuincy, she was a homemaker. She was instrumental in the founding of Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughter, Barbara Young of Denham Springs, Bonnie Perkins of DeQuincy and Billie Clayton of Crowley; two sons, Gerald Methvin of Slaughter and Harry Methvin of DeQuincy; one sister, Mrs. Effie Parker of Reeves; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. MEYLIAN, Jackie LCAP 12/29/1999 HINESTON -- Funeral services for Jackie Meylian, 38, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 30, in Hineston Tabernacle. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Monday, Dec. 27, in his residence. MILES, Ella LCAP 12/9/1999 PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Funeral arrangements for Ella Miles, 70, will be announced by Raphael Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lafayette hospital. MILES, Eric S. LCAP 12/5/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Eric Steven ''Steve'' Miles, 33, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Christ Praise and Worship Center. The Rev. Gregory Andrews officiated. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Mr. Miles died at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in the Kinder-Elton area most of his life. He was a graduate of Kinder High School. He served in the Army National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Abshire Miles of Elton; three sons, Eric Jerome Clophus and Steven McKeluin Clophus, both of Kinder, and Corey Jamal Miles of Elton; five sisters, Emma Harris, Tracey Pruitt and Mary Harmon, all of Kinder, Linda Fontenot of Lake Charles and Stephanie Miles of Beaumont, Texas; three brothers, Roy Miles, Lloyd Miles and Danian Miles, all of Kinder; one step paternal-grandmother, Myrtle Miles of Opelousas. MILES, Eric S. LCAP 12/4/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Eric Steven ''Steve'' Miles, 38, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 4, in Christ Praise and Worship Center. The Rev. Gregory Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mr. Miles died at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in the Kinder-Elton area most of his life. He was a graduate of Kinder High School. He served in the National Guard Army. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Abshire Miles of Elton; three sons, Eric Jerome Clophus and Steven McKeluin Clophus, both of Kinder, and Corey Jamal Miles of Elton; five sisters, Emma Harris, Tracey Pruitt and Mary Herman, all of Kinder, Linda Fontenot of Lake Charles and Stephanie Miles of Beaumont, Texas; three brothers, Roy Miles, Lloyd Miles and Danian Miles, all of Kinder; one stepparternal-grandmother, Myrtle Miles of Opelousas. MILLER, Austin LCAP 12/30/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Austin Miller, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Miller died at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. MILLER, Gibbs D. Sr. LCAP 12/15/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Gibbs D. Miller Sr., 96, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Tatum will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Gibbs died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, in Vinton. He had been a Vinton resident since 1939. He worked from Texaco in Port Arthur for 37 years. He was a 32nd-degree Mason. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Miller of Vinton; two sons, G.D. Miller Jr. of Westlake and Baker Miller of Vinton; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. MILLER, Gracie M. Shult LCAP 12/11/1999 Funeral services for Gracie M. Shult Miller, 57, of Dry Creek will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. Augustine MuLanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 5 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Miller died at 2:59 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Fenton, she lived for 20 years in Moss Bluff before moving to Dry Creek 12 years ago. She was a graduate of Fenton High School. She was a computer technician at The Children's Clinic and had also worked as a computer technician for Firestone and Magnolia Life Insurance Company. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff and of St. Jude Catholic Church in Dry Creek. She was a member of The Legion of Mary Society, TOPS and The Circle Five C.B. Club. Survivors include her husband, Harold ''Junior'' Miller of Dry Creek; one son, Brian Keith Shult of Lake Charles; two daughters, Kimberly Sumner of Lake Charles and Renee Burch of DeRidder; one stepson, Gary L. Shult of Westlake; one brother, Paul J. Fontenot of Kinder; her mother, Mrs. Gladys Marie Fontenot of Dry Creek; and four grandchildren. MILLER, Gracie S. LCAP 12/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gracie Shult Miller, 57, of Dry Creek will be announced by Johnson's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. MILLER, Joseph K. LCAP 12/30/1999 Funeral services for Joseph "Joe" Kurley Miller, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 30, from Our Lady Queen of Heave Catholic Church. The Rev. Heribeto Garcia-Bernal will officiate. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery in Hathaway under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Mr. Miller died at 3:24 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, he was a resident of Lake Charles for more than 40 years. He was owner and operator of Joe Miller's Mobile Home Movers. Survivors include his wife, Jean Lavergne Miller; two daughters, Jeanette Pots and Jennifer Veronie, both of Lake Charles; one half-brother, Pelton Miller of Crowley; and two grandchildren. MILLER, Leonard A. LCAP 12/31/1999 PECAN ISLAND -- Funeral services for Leonard "2B" Miller, 70, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 31, in Pecan Island United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Vining will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Mr. Miller died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in the Creole hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Chenier. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. He was a member of Pecan Island United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Adley Copell Miller of Grand Chenier; one stepson, Joseph Kent Copell of Pecan Island; and stepdaughter, Janet Richards of Pecan Island; two sisters, Aline Miller of Grand Chenier and Agnes Doucet of Evangeline; and three grandchildren. MINTON, Nelson LCAP 12/17/1999 Funeral services for Nelson Minton, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Dan Flowers and Arthur Rocket will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Minton died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Walker and a resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of the American Institute of Baking in Chicago and owned and operated Sanitary Bakery. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Optimist Club, a Sunday school teacher for more than 50 years and a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Clara Minton of Lake Charles; one son, Keith Minton of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Beverly Callaway of Dallas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Children's Home, the family said. MOHRMAN, Eddie W. Jr. LCAP 12/12/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Eddie W. Mohrman Jr., 79, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Friday in an Alexandria hospital. MOHRMAN, Eddie W. Jr. LCAP 12/13/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Eddie W. Mohrman Jr., 79, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mr. Mohrman died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. MOREAU, Myra H. LCAP 12/26/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Myra Helen Moreau, 64, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 26, in HIxson Funeral Home. The Rev. James Curry will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in Bundicks Lake. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Moreau died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Bernie Lynn Trahan and Ronda Trahan, both of Vinton; one daughter Debra Trahan Domingue of DeRidder; one brother, Jerry Paul Glass of Sulphur; two sisters, Hazel Johnson of Tampa, Fla., and Sara Jackson of Malone, Fla.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MORGAN, Alvin LCAP 12/26/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Alvin Morgan will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in Sulphur. MORGAN, Alvin J. LCAP 12/30/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Alvin Joseph Morgan, 60, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Mr. Morgan died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Sulphur. MORRISON, Levi A. Jr. LCAP 12/21/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Levi Alexander Morrison Jr., 84, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Tim Guthrie and Oliver McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. An Eastern Star service will be at 7 p.m. today. Mr. Morrison died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Jackson, he was a resident of Westlake. He was the business manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers from 1948 to 1958. He accepted the position as international representative of the union in 1958 to organize and represent members in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. He became director of region eight in 1969 and worked in the Houston office until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of Westlake First Baptist Church. He joined the Masons in Jackson at Lodge 28. He helped charter Westlake Lodge 443 and was a charter member of Westlake Eastern Star 228. In 1968, he entered the Lake Charles Scottish Rite. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Morrison; one son, Levi Burrill Morrison of Jasper, Tenn.; one daughter, Shirley June Hand of Temple, Texas; four brothers, Jessie L. "Jake" Morrison of Sulphur, Oliver and S.R. "Sam" Morrison, both of Westlake, and Don Morrison of Carthage, Texas; four sisters, Murrill Warr of Waycross, Ga., Fern Moore of Clarksville, Ga., Loretta Starboard of Lynn, Mass., and Sadie Patin of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1585, Lake Charles, LA 70629. NEATHERY, Melba P. LCAP 12/8/1999 ZACHARY -- Funeral services for Melba Faye Patterson Neathery, 68, of Slaughter will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 8, in Charlet Funeral Home. Burial will be in Azalea Rest Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Neathery died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Calcasieu Parish. She retired as a guard from Angola State Penitentiary after 25 years of service. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church of Zachary. Survivors include five daughters, Connie Hebert of Port Allen, Cheryl McFarland of Meadville, Miss., Linda Powers of Zachary, Joy "Penny" Klein of Clinton and Jenny Neathery of Slaughter; one son, Wayne Neathery of Zachary; three sisters, Mary Jo Burley of Monterey, Mildred Oliver of Lake Charles and Marty Cato of Dangerfield, Texas; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. NEWKIRK, Adel LCAP 12/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Adel Newkirk, 78, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 1:15 p..m. Monday in a local hospital. NEWKIRK, Mrs. Adel M. Phillips LCAP 12/16/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Adel M. Phillips Newkirk, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in the Union Mission Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Newkirk died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Washington, D.C., she had lived in Jennings for the past 17 years. She was a member of the Union Mission Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Ernestine Taylor of Jennings; one sister, Helen Budd of Washington, D.C.; one brother, Lloyd Phillips of Hyattsville, Md.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. NORDNESS, Leola LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral services for Leola Nordness, 73, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ron Hampsten and Kenneth Hooper will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Nordness died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Wisconsin 25 years before returning to Lake Charles 22 years ago. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Hjalmer "Joe" Nordness; three sons, Kenneth Young of DeQuincy, George Young of Lodi, Wis., and Hjalmer "Jay" Nordness of Atlanta; two daughters, Juanita Nordness of Lake Charles and Lisa Ortego of Iowa, La.; one brother, James LeBleu of DeQuincy; one sister, Billie Jean Parks of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. NORDNESS, Leola LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral services for Leola Nordness, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ron Hampsten and Kenneth Hooper will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Nordness died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Wisconsin 25 years before returning to Lake Charles 22 years ago. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Hjalmer ''Joe'' Nordness; three sons, Kenneth Young of DeQuincy, George Young of Lodi, Wis., and Hjalmer ''Jay'' Nordness of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Juanita Nordness of Lake Charles and Linda Ortego of Iowa, La.; one brother, James LeBleu of DeQuincy; one sister, Billie Jean Parks of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. ODELL, Beulah M. LCAP 12/14/1999 WESTLAKE -- Graveside services for Beulah Mae Odell, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. W.H. Yarbourgh will officiate. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday. Mrs. Odell died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in her residence. A native of Byars, Okla., she resided in Westlake for 30 years. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Louise Robertson of Westlake; one brother, Alfred Wayne Carr of New Mexico; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. ODOM, Jimmy LCAP 12/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Jimmy Odom, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 26, in Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Odom died at 8:18 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. O'QUAIN, Thelma J. LCAP 12/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Thelma Jones O'Quain, 87, will be at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. O'Quain died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, James Edward O'Quain, Jackson Raymond O'Quain, Wilson Leo O'Quain and Arthur "Hoppy" O'Quain, all of Sulphur, and Leo O'Quain Jr. of Ponco City, Okla.; one daughter, Hortence O. Pousson of Sulphur; three brothers, Casey Jones, Raymond Jones and Lou Jones, all of Sulphur; two sisters, Zelma Landry and Elma Ellender, both of Sulphur; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. PACK, John LCAP 12/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for John Pack, 60, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. PACK, John E. LCAP 12/29/1999 Funeral services for John Edward Pack, 60, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Doyle will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Pack died at 5:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in his residence. A native of Liberty, Tenn., he had lived in Moss Bluff for 21 years. He served aboard the Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw ice breaker and the Dahlia buoy tender at search and rescue stations in Sandusky and Tupelo, Ohio, and St. Claire Shores and Harbor Beach, Mich. He manned the lighthouse at Harbor Beach. He retired as an engine man 1st class with honors on a medical discharge. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was employed as supervisor of the Conoco truck terminal in Aberdeen, Miss., for four years, moving to Lake Charles in 1978 to supervise Conoco's Westlake tow-boat facility and later became supervisor of Dupont's chemical barges. He retired from Dupont Dec. 22. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aberdeen, Miss. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Bonhill Pack; one son, Jesse Edward Pack, of Dallas; one daughter, Rachel Pack Emmanuel of Lake Charles; two brothers, Donald H. Pack of Michigan and Bobby Ray Pack of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley Troppens and Mrs. Linda Brown, both of Michigan; and three grandchildren. PADESKY, Richard R. LCAP 12/23/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Richard Ralph Padesky, 77, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Padesky died at 2:55 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. PARKER, Marion LCAP 12/8/1999 Funeral services for Marion Parker, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ralph Milligan and Pelham Mills will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fairmont Cemetery of San Angelo, Texas. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Mr. Parker died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Henderson, Texas, he lived in various parts of Texas, moving from Houston to Lake Charles in 1992. He attended Stephen F. Austin and was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a pilot. He went to work for Humble Oil Co. in 1940 and retired from Exxon in 1986. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Molly Parker of Lake Charles; three stepsons, Michael G. Miller of Lake Charles, William A. Miller of Orange, Texas, and Jack M. Miller of Kingwood, Texas; and one sister, Bernice Kennedy of Houston. PARROTT, Yvonne LCAP 12/7/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Yvonne Parrott, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pecan Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Parrott died at Sunday Dec. 5, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. PATTERSON, Julia F. LCAP 12/26/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Julia Franks Patterson, 92, of DeQuincy, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft. Mrs. Patterson died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Sulphur. PATTILLO, Wilna LCAP 12/27/1999 Graveside services for Wilna "Cooter" Pattillo, 86, of Sulphur, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Pattillo died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Vivian, she had lived in north Louisiana before moving to Houston in 1965. She lived in Sulphur for the past 14 years. Survivors include one sister, Annye D. LeBoeuf of Sulphur. PEARSON, Margaret T., Mrs. LCAP 12/17/1999 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Trahan Pearson, 86, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 17, in Miguez Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles J. Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Pearson died at 7:59 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, she was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School. She lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Justin B. Pearson of Moss Bluff; one sister, Cecil Toups of Lake Arthur; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. PERKINS, Almond J. LCAP 12/14/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Almond "Al" J. Perkins, 83, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in Lunita Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Perkins died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in a DeQuincy hospital. PERKINS, Elton LCAP 12/29/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Elton Perkins, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery. Mr. Perkins died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. PERRY, Roy L. Sr. LCAP 12/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Roy L. Perry Sr., 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. PETERSON, D.A. LCAP 12/26/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Dewitt Allen "Mr. Pete" Peterson, 76, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 26, in Church of the Nazarene. The Revs. Don Reed, Elgin Glendenning, Marlon Betts, Raymond Teston and Dr. Gene Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Florien under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church Mr. Peterson died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in his residence. A native of Sabine Parish, he was a graduate of Florien High School. He was a veteran of the Army serving during WWII in the European Theater. He was a retired sales representative with Nabisco Brands, where he was employed for 36 years. Following his retirement, he worked for Brookshire Brothers westside store for several years. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, where he taught Sunday school and served on the Board of Trustees for many years, serving as chairman. He was a member of the Board of Trustees for Southern Nazarene University for 32 years and a member of the Louisiana District Advisory Board for the Church of the Nazarene for 29 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Theo Peterson; two daughters, Connie P. Bowie of Oklahoma City and Diannah P. Windham of Orange, Texas; one brother, Walter F. Peterson of Jamestown; three sisters, Della Cook of Denham Springs, Mae Raines of Austin, Texas, and Josie Stroud of Many; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. PETTIJOHN, Laura LCAP 12/7/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Laura Pettijohn, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. She died at 12:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. PHARIS, Nora J. LCAP 12/23/1999 FOREST HILL -- Funeral services for Nora J. Pharis, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Elwood Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Pharis died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. PISCATELLO, Jessie M. LCAP 12/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Jessie Mae Piscatello, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. PISCATELLO, Jessie V LCAP 12/8/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jessie V Piscatello, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Piscatello died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. PLUMB, Dallas G. LCAP 12/25/1999 Funeral services for Dallas G. Plumb, 67, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Plumb died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Cedar Gap, Mo., he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was an retired Air Force military police staff sergeant and a veteran of the Korean War, serving in Okinawa, Japan, Germany and Newfoundland. He also worked as a used car salesman and as an insurance salesman for American National Insurance Co. He retired as a security guard for the Lake Charles Country Club. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Blue Lodge. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and an American Legion Post, serving as home manager for both. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Young Plumb of Lake Charles; one son, Bobby Lewis Plumb of Lake Charles; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Murdock of Fort Worth, Texas, and Angela Renee Abshire of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. POPE, Marisela D. LCAP 12/14/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Marisela Delgado Pope, 37, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Dec. 14, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home. The Rev. Forrest Pollock will officiate. Burial will be in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Pope died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of LaCeiba, Honduras, she was a resident of Baton Rouge and a long-time resident of Louisiana. She was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church. She was a 1984 graduate of LSU. Survivors include her husband, Dr. James E. Pope of Baton Rouge; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anibal (Lidia) Delgado of Chalmette; one brother, Jose of Houma, one step-daughter, Lyndsy Pope of Slidell; one step-brother, Sergio Delgado of Orlando, Fla.; her maternal grandmother, Maria Fernandez of Chalmette; and her paternal grandmother, Blanca Lopez of LaCeiba, Honduras. PORCHE, Paul P. LCAP 12/23/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Paul Pierce Porche, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, in Delhomme Funeral Home. The Rev. Kappen Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Porche died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, he was a graduate of Basile High School. He resided in Lafayette most of his life. He was retired, having served as president of Newpark Pipe Co. He had also owned and operated Aztec Pipe Co. Survivors include his wife, Margaret LeBlanc Porche; one son, Ken Porche of Broussard; three daughters, Lori P. Bollich of Ville Platte, Jan P. Wooley of Natchitoches and Amy P. Foreman of Lafayette; five brothers, Glen, Joe, Gene, Mike and Ray Porche, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Jeanelle Landry of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. PORTER, Daisy S. LCAP 12/20/1999 Funeral services for Daisy S. Porter, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Porter died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Tupelo, Miss., she moved to Lake Charles in 1970. She owned and operated Daisy's Beauty Shop in Crowley where she was a longtime resident before moving to Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Doris) Reeves of Lake Charles; one brother, Beverly Spencer of Shannon, Miss.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. PORTIE, Louise LCAP 12/7/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral arrangements for Louise Portie, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. PORTIE, Louise M., Mrs. LCAP 12/8/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Mary Portie, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. A native of Grand Chenier, she had lived in Creole for 44 years. She worked in the lunchrooms and as a care taker at Grand Chenier Elementary and South Cameron High School. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Ervis Portie Sr. of Creole; one son, Ervis Portie Jr. of Hackberry; two daughters, Barbara Giroir of Big Lake and Dorothy Trahan of Houma; two brothers, Adam and Dudley Swire, both of Grand Chenier; one sister, Ida Boudreaux of Creole; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. POURTEAU, James F. LCAP 12/22/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for James F. "Snooky" Pourteau, 80, of Reeves, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Terry Bushnell will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery in LeBlanc. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Pourteau died at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Reeves. He was a logging contractor and bought and sold timber. He was a farmer and cattle rancher and was the operator of Snooky's Blue Grass Barn. Survivors include one son, James F. Pourteau Jr. of Lafayette; one daughter, Judy Banning of Conroe, Texas; three brothers, Leo E. Pourteau and Robert B. Pourteau, both of Reeves, and Charles Robert Pourteau of Westlake; one sister, Ruby P. Greer of Oakdale; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. POURTEAU, James F. LCAP 12/21/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for James F. "Snooky" Pourteau, 80, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday. PRESTWOOD, Mary E. LCAP 12/2/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Mary E. Prestwood, 85, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Michael Stewart and Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. She died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999. Survivors include one son, James Roy Prestwood of Vinton; one daughter, Frances Ann Naquin of Vinton; eight grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. PRUDHOMME, Woodrow LCAP 12/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Woodrow Prudhomme, 74, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 10:10 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. PULLARD, John C. LCAP 12/22/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for John Carlton Pullard, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Roland Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Pullard died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999. He was a native of Iota and had lived most of his life in DeQuincy. He was a member of Bethel AME Church. Survivors include four daughters, Cecelia Hardy, Retha Payne and Barbara Samuel, all of DeQuincy, and Ethel Alex of Grand Prairie; four sons, Hura Lee Pullard of DeQuincy, Leroy Ballou of Sulphur and Howard Pullard and Harvey Pullard, both of Lake Charles; and one sister, Hazel Swallow of Elton. PUTTEN, Peter E. Van III LCAP 12/21/1999 Funeral services for Peter Edmund Van Putten III, 15, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Revs. Danny Torres, Heriberto Garcia-Bernal and Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 2 p.m. Wednesday. He died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in his residence. A native of Morristown, N.J., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past seven years. He was a sophomore at St. Louis High School and a member of the football team. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter (Teresa Trankina) Van Putten Jr.; one brother, Jon Fredrick Van Putten of Lake Charles; one sister, Jennifer Elizabeth Van Putten of Lake Charles; one step-sister, Brynne Van Putten of Laguna Beach, Calif.; one step-brother Scott Peter Van Putten of Miami Lakes, Fla.; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund (Jessica) Trankina of Calabash, N.C. Donations may be made to St. Louis High School, the family said. PUTTEN, Peter Van III LCAP 12/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Peter Van Putten III, 15, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. RAFTERY, Patricia E. LCAP 12/27/1999 Funeral services for Patricia Elizabeth Raftery, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles DuBois and the Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home; and 8 - 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Raftery died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in her residence. A native of New Orleans, she had lived in Lake Charles for several years before moving to Houston where she lived for 14 years. She returned to Lake Charles in 1981. She attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Roy Martin Raftery Jr. of Lake Charles; one brother, John Disimone of Slidell; one sister, Dorothy Schraut of New Orleans; and three grandchildren. REDMOND, Brian M. LCAP 12/25/1999 Funeral services for Brian Mark Redmon, 25, will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Carlys Beard and Don Johnson will officiate. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday in Roselawn Cemetery in Glenmora. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Redmond died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Victory Baptist Academy and of South Lake Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Shannon Silva of Ragley; his parents, Douglas and Cindy Redmond, both of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Howard and Marguerite Orr of Forest Hill; and his paternal grandmother, Ruth Redmond of Glenmora. Memorial donations may be made to the South Lake Charles Baptist Church Building Fund, the family said. REDMOND, Katie S. LCAP 12/20/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Katie Lubell Sheard Redmond, 98, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 20, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Mrs. Redmond died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. REECE, Roy, Mrs. LCAP 12/15/1999 LEESVILLE -- Memorial services for Mrs. Roy (Billie Crook) Reece will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, in Polk Memorial Episcopal Church. Mrs. Reece died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, in her residence. RICHARD, Lou Bertha LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lou Bertha Richard, 66, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. RICHARD, LouBertha LCAP 12/5/1999 Funeral services for LouBertha Richard, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Richard died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sunset, she had lived in Lake Charles for 44 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Donald Richard, Hurlin Richard Jr. and Jonathan Richard, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mercidine Valentine and Bernadine Richard, both of Lake Charles, and Murknell Newton of Sulphur; five brothers, Ashton, Clifford, Francis and Walter Savoy and Clarence Savoy Jr., all of Lake Charles; three sisters, Bernice Ned of Lake Charles and Margaret Green and Geraldine Savoy Denvon, both of New Orleans; her father, Clarence Savoy Sr. of New Orleans; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. RICHARD, LouBertha LCAP 12/6/1999 Funeral services for LouBertha Richard, 66, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 6, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Richard died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sunset, she had lived in Lake Charles for 44 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Donald, Hurlin Jr. and Jonathan Richard, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mercidine Valentine and Bernadine Richard, both of Lake Charles, and Murknell Newton of Sulphur; five brothers, Ashton, Clifford, Francis, Clarence Jr. and Walter Savoy, all of Houston; three sisters, Bernice Ned of Lake Charles and Margaret Green and Geraldine Savoy Dennison, both of New Orleans; her father, Clarence Savoy Sr. of New Orleans; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. RICHARD, Louis H. LCAP 12/2/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Louis H. ''L.H.'' Richard, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 2, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Richard died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in an El Paso, Texas, hospital. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, he resided various places during his military career and had lived in DeQuincy for the last 20 years. He retired as a master sergeant with the U.S. Army, where he was supervisor of an explosive ordnance disposal unit. He received various medals and commendations over the course of his military career. He later was employed by Missouri/Union Pacific Railroad and the Federal Railroad Association as a hazardous material inspector. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hattiesburg, Miss. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mazilly Richard of DeQuincy; one daughter, Nancy Clark of Ellisville, Miss.; one brother, Warren T. Richard of Crowley; one sister, Carolyn Bryan of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and three grandchildren. RICHARD, Louis H. Jr. LCAP 12/1/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Louis H. "L.H." Richard Jr., 62, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mr. Richard died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in an El Paso, Texas, hospital. RICHARDS, Helen J. LCAP 12/12/1999 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Helen J. Richards, 88, of Iowa will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday in a Welsh care center. RICHARDS, Helen J., Mrs. LCAP 12/13/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen J. Richards, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlotte Brent will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Richards died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in Welsh. A native of Richard, she lived in Welsh. She was a retired cafeteria manager for Collinston High School in Collinston and Oakwoods Home for the Elderly in MerRouge. She was a former member of Reilly Memorial United Methodist Church in Collinston and a member of Welsh United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Gerald Johnson of Germantown, Tenn.; one daughter, Pat Lockwood of Dallas; two stepsons, Freeman Richards of Houma and Ancil Richards of Jackson, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Juanita Harper of Collinston; two brothers, Amos Lee Johnson of Iowa, La., and A.J. Johnson of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mable J. Farque of Lake Charles; Jeanette J. Manuel of Sulphur and Edith J. LeJeune of Pine Island; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. RICHARDSON, L.A. Jr, Rev.. LCAP 12/26/1999 Memorial services for the Rev. L.A. "Tony" Richardson Jr., 81, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gerald Voie will officiate. The body will be cremated, and the remains will be buried later in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Rev. Richardson died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Harrisville, W.Va., he grew up in Knoxville, Tenn. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and the Yale School of Divinity. He served as a Navy chaplain in the South Pacific during World War II. He attended Austin Theological Seminary. After his ordination as a Presbyterian minister, he pastored churches throughout Texas. He was pastor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church for 17 years before his retirement in 1983. He was a member and past president of the Calcasieu Ministerial Alliance and an active supporter of the jail ministry in Southwest Louisiana. He was president of the Calcasieu Camp Fire Board and received the Gulick award for outstanding service to the Camp Fire program. He was one of the original founders of the Calcasieu Women's Shelter. Survivors include his wife, Sally Richardson; three sons, Robert Kyger Richardson of Lake Charles, Leonard Anthony Richardson III of Albuquerque, N.M., and CH (Lt. Col.) Gilley Graham Richardson of Falls Church, Va.; one daughter, Susan Liederman of Katonah, N.Y.; one brother, Thomas Richardson of Montgomery, Ala.; one sister, Lois Mansfield of Knoxville; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church or the donor's charity of choice, the family said. RICHARDSON, L.A., Rev. LCAP 12/25/1999 Funeral services for the Rev. L.A. "Tony" Richardson, 81, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. RICHMOND, Evelyn H. LCAP 12/2/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Evelyn H. Richmond, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Duhon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery in Forest Hill. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Richmond died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in a Lafayette care center. A native of Forest Hill, she lived in Crowley before moving to Lafayette. While in Crowley, she was a member of Northside Assembly of God. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Pesson of Lafayette and Shirley Bratton of Lafayette; her mother, Agnes Howard of Lafayette; and three grandchildren. ROBERTS, Kay Yantis- LCAP 12/5/1999 SUN CITY, Ariz. -- Funeral services for Kay Yantis-Roberts, 42, of Glendale, Ariz., were Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Sunland Mortuary. Mrs. Yantis-Roberts died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, She was a native of Albuquerque, N.M. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1975. Survivors include two sons, John and Justin Roberts, both of Glendale, Ariz.; one sister, Kelly Wood of Sulphur; one brother, David Yantis of Baltimore, Md.; her mother and stepfather, Jane and Forest Grimes of Sulphur; and her father and stepmother, Lt. Col. (Ret.) David Kenneth and Genevie Yantis of Huntsville, Ala. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America Inc., 2990 East Northern Ave., Suite E-100, Phoenix, AZ 85028. ROYER, Dorothy LCAP 12/19/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Dorothy "Dottie" Royer, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Samuel Ashworth, Dale Gibson and Deull Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Royer died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a homemaker. She was a member of The Oretta Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Archie Royer; two daughters, Sue Langley of Sulphur and Sonja Tramonte of Lake Charles; one brother, Pete Gearen of DeRidder; two sisters, Becky Bass of DeQuincy and Joy Hardin of Shreveport; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ROYER, Dorothy LCAP 12/19/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Dorothy "Dottie" Royer, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Samuel Ashworth, Dale Gibson and Deull Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Royer died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a homemaker. She was a member of The Oretta Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Archie Royer; two daughters, Sue Langley of Sulphur and Sonja Tramonte of Lake Charles; one brother, Pete Gearen of DeRidder; two sisters, Becky Bass of DeQuincy and Joy Hardin of Shreveport; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. RUBIO, Rhonda C. LCAP 12/25/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Rhonda Charlene Rubio, 35, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, from St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Rubio died at Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999. SALLEE, Iris A., Mrs. LCAP 12/24/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Iris A. Sallee, 72, of Hornbeck will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery. Mrs. Sallee died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in her residence. SALOOM, Salime P. Sr. LCAP 12/23/1999 Funeral services for Salime Patrick Saloom Sr., 61, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Esterwood Memorial Cemetery in Esterwood. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Saloom died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in his residence. A native of Rayne, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Saloom; five sons, Salime Patrick Saloom Jr. of St. Helens, Ore., Carl Farris Saloom of Maryland, Chris Saloom of Bridge City, Texas, and George and Jameele Saloom, both of Lake Charles; six daughters, Amanda and Dalonna Saloom, both of Lake Charles, Debra Hulett of Kingsland, Ga., Tammy Manuel of Sweetlake, Candy Armstrong of Fallon, Nev., and Samantha Wihelm of Kings Bay, Ga.; one sister, LaDonna Pousson of Iowa, La.; his mother, Vicy Saloom of Iowa, La.; 16 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SALTZMAN, Vannese J. LCAP 12/29/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Vannese Joseph Saltzman, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Saltzman died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He moved from Cameron to Grand Lake eight years ago. He retired from Pogie Plant in Cameron after 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Saltzman of Grand Lake; two sons, Ollan J. Saltzman and Floyd Paul Saltzman, both of Grand Lake; one brother, Wilman Saltzman of Groves, Texas; one sister, Natalie Viator of Abbeville; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SANDERS, Glenn LCAP 12/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Glenn Sanders, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Sanders died at 4:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. SANDERS, James G. LCAP 12/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for James G. Sanders, 62, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in an Alexandria hospital. SANFORD, Iva L. LCAP 12/2/1999 BEAUMONT -- Funeral services for Iva Lou Sanford, 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 2, in Victory Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. Billy Bridges will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Vidor under the direction of Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. She died at Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in her residence. A native of Kosciusko, Miss., she lived in Vidor, Texas, for 40 years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Michael and Mark Sanford, both of Sulphur; three daughters, Debbie Dewberry, Sherry Stinnett and Laurie Beard, all of Vidor; one sister, Zelma Strickland of Jackson, Miss.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SANTERRE, Tressie C. LCAP 12/6/1999 BIVENS -- Funeral services for Tressie C. Santerre, 99, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Green Oak Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bivens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Santerre died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, in a DeRidder care center. SAVANT, Clifton Michael LCAP 12/29/1999 INDIAN VILLAGE -- Funeral services for Clifton Michael Savant, 21, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, at United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery under direction of Pasadena Funeral Chapel of Pasadena, Texas. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Andy Kight officiating. Mr. Savant died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. Born in Houston, he was a resident of Pasadena, Texas. Survivors include one son, Payton Michael Savant of Pasadena; his mother, Felisha Marie Savant, and her husband, William T. Keys Sr., both of Pasadena; maternal grandparents, Frank and Diane Savant of Pasadena; maternal great-grandmother, Beulah Corbello of Iowa; two sisters, Ashley Keys and Carol A. Keys; and two brothers, William T. Keys Jr. and Clayton S. Anders. Memorial donations may be made to Mr. Savant's son in care of Frank and Diane Savant, 3214 Thornwood Drive, Pasadena, Texas 77503. SCHROLL, Albert B. LCAP 12/2/1999 ALEXANDRIA -- Funeral services for Albert Bringhurst ''I.E.'' Schroll, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in John Kramer and Son Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Friday. Mr. Schroll died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. A graduate of Bolton High School, he attended McNeese State College. He played professional baseball from 1950 to 1963. He was a member of the Football Referees Association for over 20 years. He worked for Sears for 21 years. He lived in Vancleave, Miss., after retiring. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Richardson Schroll; two sons, Michael Schroll of Lafayette and Robert Schroll of Columbia, N.C.; two daughters, Cindy Lofton of Lafayette and Kimberly Rachal of Baton Rouge; two step-sons, Guy Rothardt of New York, N.Y. and Bobby Rothardt of Vero Beach, Fla.; two step-daughters, Liz Ann Green of Lecompte and Karen Ferguson of Alexandria; two brothers, Bill Schroll of Baton Rouge and John Schroll of Lake Charles; and 18 grandchildren. Donations may be made to charity of choice, according to the family. SCOTT, Callie Estelle LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral services for Callie Estelle Scott, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Scott died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in Many. She was a native of Evangeline, a former resident of Lake Arthur, and had lived in Lake Charles since 1954. She was a social services director at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital until her retirement. She served on many charitable boards and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Arch Stephens of Many; one stepdaughter, Mildred Keaton of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. SELF, Mary Ola, Mrs. LCAP 12/14/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ola Self, 95, of Hornbeck will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Self died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. SERMON, Mary LCAP 12/27/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Sermon, 95, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. SERMON, Mary R. LCAP 12/28/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Mary Ray Sermon, 95, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Sermon died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. SHOUMAKE, Charles A. LCAP 12/30/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Charles "Chuck" A. Shoumake, 65, of Pitkin, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in First Baptist Church of Pitkin. The Revs. Stephen Laughlin and Brian Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery, with full military and Masonic rites. Arrangements are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Shoumake died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was retired from Phelps Correctional Institute. He was of the Baptist faith. He was the past commander of the American Legion Post 210 of Pitkin. He was also a member of the Pitkin Lodge 338 of Free and Accepted Masons and the VFW of DeRidder. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Fearl Lee Weldon Shoumake; four sons, Wayne, Chuck Jr., Michael and Craig Shoumake; one daughter, Bianca Shoumake; two brothers, B.A. Shoumake of Hickory Ridge, Ark., Jerry Lee Smithey of Tupelo, Miss.; three sisters, Helen Davis of Popular Bluff, Mo., Bernice Ray of Tupelo, Miss., and Mary Brown of Jackson, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. SIMON, Romain LCAP 12/19/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Romain Simon, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Simon died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in his residence. SIMON, Romain LCAP 12/19/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Romain Simon, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Simon died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in his residence. SMITH, Curtis E. Sr. LCAP 12/28/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Curtis E. Smith Sr., 85, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in First Baptist Church of Lake Arthur. The Revs. David Denton and Jack Varnado will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Smith died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Sikes, he had lived in Lake Arthur for 47 years after moving there from Houma. He was employed by Superior Oil Co. for 48 years as a drilling superintendent before retiring. He was a 32nd degree Mason of Life Oak Lodge 346 and a member of Easter Star Chapter 144. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Arthur and the men's Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Lilley Smith of Lake Arthur; seven daughters, Marynel Garrett of Houma, Yevonne Stark of Dry Prong, Lana Rhinehart of Lafayette, Donna Theriot of Biloxi, Miss., Ann Brown of Albany, Ken., Rhetta Hunt Clemons of Chauvin and Tamea Hollier of Opelousas; one step-daughter, June Lilley of Biloxi, Miss.; one son, Curtis E. Smith Jr. of Baton Rouge; one step-son, Frankie Lilley of Lake Arthur; one sister, Ruby Dark of Prince Frederick, Md.; two brothers, Roy Smith of Lake Arthur and the Rev. Edward Smith of Haughton; 32 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three-great-great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lake Arthur, the family said. SMITH, Everett B., Mrs. LCAP 12/30/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Everett "Juanita Burt" Smith, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. SMITH, Everett, Mrs. LCAP 12/31/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Everett (Juanita Burt) Smith, 80, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ben Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Smith died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Bogalusa. She graduated from Northwestern State University and taught for four years at Bolton High School in Alexandria before moving to Sulphur to teach at Sulphur High School for 25 years, where she was the sponsor of 4-H and the Spanish Club. She was a correspondent for the Beaumont Enterprise for 20 years. She was a member of the Purple Jackets, Eastern Star Love Chapter 109, the Sulphur Garden Club, the Book Review Club, the Retired Teachers Association, the Cal-Cam Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include three sons, Gibson "Gibb" Myers Smith of Lake Charles, William Mark Smith of Sulphur and Wayne Burt Smith of League City, Texas; two daughters, Sheila Jo Smith of Sulphur and Connie Smith Ball of Leesville; three brothers, Alvin Burt of Bush, Edward Burt of Bogalusa and Steve Burt of Hawaii; four sisters, Mary Miller and Evie Bickham, both of Bogalusa, Hueylene Jordan of Doyline and Doris Lee of Poplarville, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Sulphur, the family said. SMITH, Evora M. LCAP 12/16/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Evora M. Smith, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Mausoleum. Ms. Smith died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in a Jennings hospital. SONNIER, Vera J., Mrs. LCAP 12/5/1999 ELTON -- Graveside services for Mrs. Vera Belle Johnson Sonnier, 95, of DeRidder, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in Liberty Cemetery. Interment will be under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Sonnier died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in a DeRidder care center. SPARKS, Daniel M. LCAP 12/28/1999 NATCHITOCHES -- Funeral services for Daniel M. "D.M." Sparks, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Bates will officiate. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery in Flora. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Sparks died at Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in a Natchitoches hospital. A native of Flora, he was a self-employed landman and abstractor. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Dorline S. Sparks; two sons, Earl Sparks of Jennings and David Sparks of Natchitoches; three daughters, Dr. Debra Hollingsworth of Lake Charles, and Doris Smith and Darlene Knecht, both of Natchitoches; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SPIRES, Sarah L. LCAP 12/16/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Sarah Lee Spires, 55, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in Goodwill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Spires died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. SPIRES, Sarah Lee LCAP 12/15/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Sarah Lee Spires, 55, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in an Alexandria hospital. SQUYRES, Myrtle LCAP 12/12/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Squyres, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in New Hope Baptist Church. The Revs. Jim Winegeart, Jerry Squyres, Jeff Cooley and Tim Boswell will officiate. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is to 11 a.m. today, then from 3 p.m. Mrs. Squyres died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Calcasieu. She was a retired house mother of the Louisiana State School in Pineville. Survivors include one son, Winfred W. Wingeart of Westlake; three sisters, Marie and Audrey Faye Stokes, both of Calcasieu, and Margaret Wright of Elmer; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. STAMPLEY, Charles LCAP 12/1/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" Stampley, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. James Kimball and Paul Nuggent will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Stampley died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in Bancroft. A lifelong resident of the DeQuincy area, he retired as a boilermaker after 25 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Johnny W. Stampley of DeQuincy and Walter D. Stampley of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Deborah Spears of Oretta; one brother, Melvin Stampley of Vidor, Texas; two sisters, Maxine Wheeler and Alice "Dinky" Musgrove, both of DeQuincy; his mother, Pearl Stampley of DeQuincy; his companion, Rebecca "Beck" Phillips of Bancroft; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. STEINER, Edward C. LCAP 12/19/1999 Memorial services for Edward Cooper Steiner, 86, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 19, in First United Methodist Church. Mr. Steiner died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. He was an associate professor of music and choral director at McNeese State University. He taught singing, music theory and music education. He earned his bachelor's degree in music from the College of the Pacific and his master's from the Eastman School of Music. He was a member of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus and the Lake Charles Masterworks Chorale and was a violincellist in the Lake Charles Symphony. He was a World War II veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lina Duhon Steiner of Lake Charles; three daughters, Martha Steiner of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Janet Roberts and Carolyn Blessing, both of Houston; one stepson, Michael Duhon of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Donna Miser of the Woodlands, Texas; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Charles Symphony, the family said. STEINER, Edward C. LCAP 12/19/1999 Memorial services for Edward Cooper Steiner, 86, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 19, in First United Methodist Church. Mr. Steiner died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. He was an associate professor of music and choral director at McNeese State University. He taught singing, music theory and music education. He earned his bachelor's degree in music from the College of the Pacific and his master's from the Eastman School of Music. He was a member of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus and the Lake Charles Masterworks Chorale and was a violincellist in the Lake Charles Symphony. He was a World War II veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lina Duhon Steiner of Lake Charles; three daughters, Martha Steiner of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Janet Roberts and Carolyn Blessing, both of Houston; one stepson, Michael Duhon of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Donna Miser of the Woodlands, Texas; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Charles Symphony, the family said. STUTES, Horace L. LCAP 12/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Horace Lee Stutes, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Stutes died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in his residence. SULLIVAN, Elmer LCAP 12/30/1999 SULPHUR -- Elmer Sullivan, 62, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in Sulphur. The body will be cremated. SWIRE, Mary N. LCAP 12/27/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Mary Nora (LaBove) Swire, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerard Little will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Swire died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Hackberry. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hackberry. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Swire; one son, Anthony Earl Desadier of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, Sonya Wing and Tina Benoit, both of Hackberry; two sisters, Deanna Faye Nunez and Ora Jean Jinks, both of Hackberry; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SWIRE, Wilson J. LCAP 12/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Wilson J. Swire, 66, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Kaplan care center. SWIRE, Wilson J. LCAP 12/28/1999 Funeral services for Wilson J. Swire, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Swire Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Swire died at 2:37 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, in a Kaplan care center. A native of Grand Chenier, he lived in Hayes for 10 years. He worked for the Braso Service Station for several years. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mabel Hebert Swire of Kaplan; two brothers, Freddie Swire of Ragley and Wilfred Swire of Rayne; six sisters, Ruby Nunez and Hilda Miller, both of Grand Chenier, Lucy Faulk of Bayou Vista, Lucille Swire of lake Arthur, Mary Ann O'Conner of Lawtell and Betty Ann Guidry of Kaplan. TAGGART, David J. Jr. LCAP 12/12/1999 Funeral services for David J. Taggart Jr., 65, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. The body will be cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6:30 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday. Mr. Taggart died at 8:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in his residence. A native of Teaneck, N.J., he was reared in Rochelle Park, N.J., and lived in Toms River, N.J. before moving to Lake Charles one year ago. He graduated from Lodi High School in Saddle Brook, N.J., and Fairleigh-Dickerson University with a degree in business administration. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He owned and operated Taggart Appraisals Inc. in Toms River for many years. Survivors include his wife, Judith Guillory Taggart; two sons, Johnny Johnson of Lafayette and Mark Taggart of New Jersey; two daughters, Kellie Lizott of New Jersey and Shannon Taggart of California; two stepsons, Tommy Johnson of Eunice and Garland Johnson of Spring, Texas; and 16 grandchildren. TATUM, Mae LCAP 12/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mae Tatum will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. TATUM, Mae B. LCAP 12/6/1999 Graveside services for Mae B. Tatum, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Consolata Cemetery. Brother Chris Smith will officiate. Burial is under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is private. Mrs. Tatum died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in her residence. A native of Adria, Ga., she lived in Lake Charles for the last 51 years. She was co-owner of several convenience stores. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 164 and Shriners Ladies of the Sahara. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Hilary Calhoun of Metter, Ga., and Jack Tatum of Lake Charles; six daughters, Kaye McCulloch, Joy Hall and Linda Bailey, all of Lake Charles, Dru Jarmon of Kingwood, Texas, and Jan Cuniff and Mona Ackel, both of Westlake; one brother, Harry Brown of Lyons, Ga.; four sisters, Sarah Middlebrook of Little Rock, Ark., and Corky McRay, Lola Vaughn and Dorothy Alexander, all of Lyons; her mother, Mae Brown of Vidalia, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. TENNISON, Ocey E. LCAP 12/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ocey E. Tennison, 89, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Houston. TENNISON, Ocey E. LCAP 12/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ocey Everette Tennison, 89, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 28, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Lawrence Hidalgo and Frank McMillian will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Mr. Tennison died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in a Texas hospital. A native of Yellville, Ark., he lived in Sulphur most of his life. He was a resident of Many and a member of Central Baptist Church. He fished on the Bass Professional Fishing Circuit. He was a retired operator for Cities Service. He was a professional guide on Lake Okeechobee in Florida for 17 years. Survivors include three sons, Jimmie and Gilbert Tennison, both of Sulphur, and Carl Lee Tennison of El Cajon, Calif.; two daughters, JoAnn McMillian of Humble, Texas, and Rose Etta Hidalgo of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. THOMAS, Freda S. LCAP 12/30/1999 KERRVILLE, Texas -- Graveside services for Freda Scoggins Thomas, 92, were at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Grimes Funeral Home. Mrs. Thomas died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in a Kerrville care center. THOMAS, Theresa LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral services for Theresa A. Bellow Thomas, 43, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Freddie G. Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Thomas died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include five sons, Dedrick Javon Thomas, Devin Thomas, D'Angelo Thomas and Darryl Demond Thomas, all of Lake Charles, and Derrick Deshawn Thomas of Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Kyeria Shawntay Thomas and ShaQuette Sherell Thomas, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Mervin Bellow and Alvin Bellow, both of Texas City, Texas, and Irvin Bellow of Lake Charles; two sisters, Sarah Dugas of Lake Charles and Carol Bellow of Greensboro, N.C.; and one grandchild. THOMAS, Theresa LCAP 12/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Theresa Thomas, 43, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. THOMPSON, Gregory L. LCAP 12/26/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Gregory L. Thompson, 28, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 26, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Thompson died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Rosepine. THORNTON, Aron LCAP 12/22/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Aron "Jack" Thornton, 84, of Hornbeck, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mr. Thornton died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in Leesville. TOMS, Lloyd LCAP 12/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lloyd Toms, 70, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. TOMS, Lloyd LCAP 12/5/1999 Funeral services for Lloyd Toms, 70, were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Toms died at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in a local hospital. TOUSSAINT, Doris LCAP 12/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Doris Toussaint, 49, formerly of Lake Charles, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in California. TOUSSAINT, Doris A. LCAP 12/16/1999 LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Funeral services for Doris Ann Toussaint, 48, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Rodney Friend will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Steel Family Mortuary. Visitation is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. Ms. Toussaint died Tuesday, Dec. 7, in her residence. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in California for the past 30 years. Survivors include her mother, Ida Toussaint of Lake Charles; three sisters, Alma Bradley and Nancy Taylor, both of Lake Charles, and Willie Mae Bryant of Oakland, Calif.; three brothers, Albert Toussaint of San Francisco, Calif., Jessie Toussaint of Richmond, Calif., and Michael Toussaint of Los Angeles, Calif. TOWNSON, Willard LCAP 12/11/1999 ELIZABETH -- Funeral services for Willard Townson, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in Elizabeth Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Townson died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. TRAHAN, Clovis LCAP 12/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Clovis Trahan, 85, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Jennings hospital. TRAHAN, Clovis LCAP 12/23/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Clovis Trahan, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 23, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Revs. T.L. Herlong and Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Trahan died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Tee-Mamou, he was a resident of Jennings. Survivors include three sons, George and Ronald Trahan, both of Jennings, and Clifton Trahan of Westlake; two sisters, Helen Vincent of Jennings and Elgie LaSage of Evangeline; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. TREVINO, Jose L. LCAP 12/3/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Jose L. Trevino, 56, of Forest Hill will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery in Glenmora. Mr. Trevino died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in the Pineville hospital. TYSON, Florence R. LCAP 12/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Florence Rebecca "Becky" Tyson, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in First Baptist Church of Sulphur. The Rev. Ronnie Burke will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Ms. Tyson died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in her residence. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. She was also a member of Maple Rebekah Lodge No. 73 in Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, Oliver Allen Tyson of Dallas and Curtis Alton Tyson of Wisner; two daughters, Linda Suzanne Tyson Greene of Mesquite, Texas, and Mary Lucia Tyson Leblanc of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. TYSON, Florence R. LCAP 12/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Florence Rebecca ''Becky'' Tyson, 82, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. VEILLION, Herman J. Jr. LCAP 12/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Herman Joseph Veillion Jr., 52, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Veillion died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in DeQuincy. Mr. Veillion was an iron worker from Union Local 678. He was a hunting guide and welder. Survivors include his wife, Brenda M. Veillion of Iowa; three daughters, Regina Hoeflicker and Rachel Pierce, both of Sulphur, and Cindye Veillion of Iowa; two sisters, Veronica Breaux of Orange, Texas, and Beverly Lyons of Sulphur; five grandsons; and one grandchild. VEILLION, Herman J. Jr. LCAP 12/29/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Herman Joseph Veillion Jr., 52, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Veillion died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in DeQuincy. He was an iron worker from Union Local 678. He was a hunting guide and welder. Survivors include his wife, Brenda M. Veillion of Iowa; three daughters, Regina Hoeflicker and Rachel Pierce, both of Sulphur, and Cindye Veillion of Iowa; two sisters, Veronica Breaux of Orange, Texas, and Beverly Lyons of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. VEST, Elaine M. LCAP 12/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Elaine M. Vest, 66, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. VEST, Elaine M. LCAP 12/31/1999 Funeral services for Elaine Marie Vest, 66, will be at noon today, Dec. 31, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Vest died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in her residence. A native of Live Oak, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles. She worked for Episcopal Day School. Survivors include her husband, Hobert M. Vest of Lake Charles; two daughters, Belinda Hebert and Glenda Theriot, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Donald James Broussard of Lake Charles; one sister, Ruth Ann Ciccotelli of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Eugene LCAP 12/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Eugene "Pete" Vincent, 67, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. VINCENT, Eugene LCAP 12/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Eugene ''Pete'' Vincent, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Kevin Manuel will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Vincent died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, in Sulphur. Survivors include three daughters, Della Olson, Ruth Oliver and Annie Lambert, all of Sulphur; five sons, Clifford ''Bubba'' Vincent, Robert ''PeeWee'' Vincent, Mike Vincent and James ''Peanut'' Vincent, all of Sulphur; three sisters, Lora ''Sis'' O'Quain, Roseana Jardneaux and Tina Taylor, all of Sulphur; five brothers, Walter ''Dick'' Vincent, Chris Vincent and Junior Vincent, all of Sulphur, James Vincent of Texas and Jesse Vincent of Iowa, La.; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. WARDEN, Luther J. Sr. LCAP 12/10/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Luther J. Warden Sr., 90, of Merryville will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Bivens Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Warden died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. WARREN, Richard H. Sr. LCAP 12/24/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Richard H. Warren Sr., 68, formerly of Leesville, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Warren died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in the Temple, Texas, hospital. WELBORN, Henderson B. LCAP 12/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Henderson Bryant "Boob" Welborn, 77, of Merryville will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Welborn died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in the Pineville hospital. WELBORN, Henderson B. LCAP 12/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Henderson Bryant "Boob" Welborn, 77, of Merryville will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Welborn died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in the Pineville hospital. WELCH, Colon LCAP 12/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Colon Welch, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Welch died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. WELCH, Willard W. LCAP 12/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Willard W. Welch, 68, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Houston. WELCH, Willard W. LCAP 12/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Willard Wesley Welch, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mr. Welch died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Raleigh, Miss., he was a resident of Sulphur for 32 years. He was a retired senior master sergeant of the Air Force and a veteran of conflicts in Vietnam and Korea. He worked 15 years as an operator for Vista Chemical. He was a member of VFW Post 8107 in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Barbara M. Welch; one son, Wesley Welch of Houston; four daughters, Barbara Ann Davis, Brenda Caren Jones and Bonnie Ruth Kurten, all of Sulphur, and Beverly Gail Creech of Lake Charles; one brother, Bernice Welch of Pineville, Miss.; two sisters, Ruth Parker of Bay Spring, Miss., and Nadine Maxwell of Jackson, Miss.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. WELDON, John G. LCAP 12/11/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for John Green Weldon, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Revs. Ned Barrett, Charles Cooper and Stephen Laughlin will officiate. Burial will be in Hill Mathis Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Weldon died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. He was a native of Pitkin. He was a Navy veteran and a member of American Legion Post 210. He served in the CCC and worked on Fort Polk at the post exchange and other locations. He was a food-service manager for 50 years and was a former forestry firefighter. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sue Weldon of Pitkin; three sons, Vern Weldon of Houston and James Weldon and John Caly Weldon, both of Pitkin; one daughter, Kaye Weldon Miller of Houston; one sister, Theda Hogue of Lewisville, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. WELLINGS, Mattie LCAP 12/26/1999 Funeral services for Mattie Wellings, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Wellings died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of St. Landry Parish and had lived in Lake Charles for 89 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. WELLINGS, Mattie LCAP 12/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mattie Wellings, 94, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. WELLMAN, Lessie Mae, Mrs. LCAP 12/24/1999 HINESTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lessie Mae Wellman will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 24, in Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Wellman died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. WELLS, Cheryl Ann LCAP 12/15/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Cheryl Ann Wells, 43, of Atlanta, Ga. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Wells died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in Atlanta. WHEELER, Arland L. LCAP 12/26/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Arland L. Wheeler, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Wheeler died at 1:18 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. WHITE, Herman C. LCAP 12/1/1999 CRAVENS -- Funeral services for Herman C. White, 72, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 1, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. White died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in his residence. WHITE, Marjorie LCAP 12/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Marjorie White, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in her residence. WHITE, Marjorie L. LCAP 12/5/1999 Memorial services for Marjorie Lee (Berry) White, 72, will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. Roland Berry and the Rev. Trevor Kelley will officiate. She will be cremated. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. White died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in her residence. A native of Edgerly, she had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. She worked as a hostess at the Belmont Restaurant and for Nelson Doughnut Shop. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Survivors include two sons, Tony B. White of Lake Charles and Teddy Lee White of Hallsville; one brother, Roland Berry of Lafayette; three sisters, Lois Berry and Sheri Schurkamp, both of Oakley, Calif., and Teddy Jean (Berry) Williams of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Charles LCAP 12/24/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Charles "Bootsie" Williams, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 24, in First Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Jimmy Saner will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the church. Mr. Williams died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Hackberry. A native of Lake Charles, he had been a resident of Hackberry for more than 60 years. He retired from the Cameron Parish Police Jury. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Hackberry. Survivors include one son, Bobbie Billeaud of Hackberry; two daughters, Sadie Benoit and Hilda Temple, both of Hackberry; three sisters, Juanita Williams of Dallas, Minnie Holcombe of Slidell and Gertrude Poole of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Edward LCAP 12/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for Edward Williams, 88, of DeQuincy will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday. WILLIAMS, Edward LCAP 12/10/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Edward Williams, 88, of DeQuincy will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Williams died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in DeQuincy. He was a resident of DeQuincy. He worked for the Housing Authority, Civil Defense and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and was a crossing guard for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He was a worshipful master for Prince Hall Mason Magnolia Lodge 187. He was a member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, where he was chairman of the Deacon Board and Sunday school superintendent. Survivors include his wife, Laura Williams of DeQuincy; two sons, Clarence E. Williams of DeQuincy and Darrell E. Williams of Frenso, Texas; four daughters, Christina B. Williams of Baytown, Texas, Martha R. Carrier of Starks and Esther L. Goodly and Marguerite W. Clark, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Gladys, Mrs. LCAP 12/12/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Williams, 76, will be at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Robert Owens and James H. Williams will officiate. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Monday, with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Williams died at 3:02 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Ville Platte. She was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Hester Ruth Williams Green of Lake Charles; three sons, the Rev. James Hayward Williams, James Williams and Benjamin Williams, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Rose Mary Owens; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. WILLIS, Audrey D. LCAP 12/30/1999 Funeral services for Audrey Duplechain Willis, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 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 begins at 9 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Willis died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles for 48 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Isaac Willis; three sons, Leonard Willis of Marksville, Darrell Willis of Hesmer and Stafford O'Brian Willis of Lake Charles; seven brothers, Lawrence Joseph Duplechain of Beaumont, Texas, Raymond Duplechain of Opelousas, Joseph Duplechain of Houston, and Frank, Lloyd and Floyd Duplechain, all of Church Point; and nine grandchildren. WILLIS, Audrey D. LCAP 12/31/1999 Funeral services for Audrey Duplechain Willis, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 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 begins at 9 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Willis died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Lake Charles for 48 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Isaac Willis; three sons, Leonard Willis of Marksville, Darrell Willis of Hesmer and Stafford O'Brian Willis of Lake Charles; four daughters, Marlene Garrett, Debra Conner, Pamela Hawkins and Stephanie Citizen, all of Lake Charles; seven brothers, Lawrence Duplechain of Beaumont, Texas, Raymond Duplechain of Opelousas, Joseph Duplechain of Houston, and Frank, Lloyd and Floyd Duplechain, all of Church Point; and nine grandchildren. WILLIS, Audrey, Mrs. LCAP 12/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Audrey Willis, 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. WILLIS, Thomas E. LCAP 12/10/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Thomas Eugene Willis, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evans Cemetery in Evans. Mr. Willis died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in Leesville. WINTON, Alvie L. Jr. LCAP 12/3/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Alvie L. "Bud" Winton Jr., 68, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Winton died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in Lake Charles. WOODRUFF, Gerry E., Mrs. LCAP 12/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Gerry Ellis Woodruff, 73, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 5 a.m. Saturday in her daughter's residence. WOODRUFF, Mrs. Geraldine E. LCAP 12/20/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Geraldine Ellis "Jerry" Woodruff, 73, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Dec. 20, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Woodruff died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in her daughter's residence. WOODRUFF, Mrs. Gerry E. LCAP 12/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Gerry Ellis Woodruff, 73, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 5 a.m. Saturday in her daughter's residence. WORTHY, Dora LCAP 12/4/1999 VINTON-- Funeral arrangements for Dora "Bay Bay" Worthy, 51, of Vinton will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. WORTHY, Dora, Mrs. LCAP 12/8/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dora "Bay Bay" Worthy, 51, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in Morning Star Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Worthy died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Vinton. She was employed by Bridgestone/Firestone Refinery in Orange, Texas, for 28 years. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, where she served as an usher. Survivors include one daughter, Gina Rochelle Worthy of Vinton; one brother, Eddie Thibodeaux of Vinton; and three grandchildren. YOUNG, Jewel LCAP 12/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Jewel Young, 88, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a DeRidder care center. YOUSE, Irene V. LCAP 12/28/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Irene Vail Youse, 95, mother of Lenore Mayeaux Braud of Lake Charles, were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Geesey Funeral Home. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. She died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital.