FEBRUARY 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 ANDERSON, Leona LCAP 2/5/1999 BRIDGE CITY, Texas -- Funeral services for Leona "Lee" Anderson, 82, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in Claybar Funeral Home. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Anderson died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in a Mansfield hospital. A native of Aurora, Ill., she had lived in Mansfield the last five years and was a former resident of Bridge City. She was a restaurant manager for many years, having worked in the Golden Triangle and in Louisiana. She was a member of the VFW Post 2775 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Warren A. Anderson of Mansfield and Carl W. Anderson of Kenner; one sister, Mary Jane Dallafior of Madison Heights, Mich.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ANDREPONT, Louise C. LCAP 2/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Louise Christ Andrepont, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Egidio Vecchio will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pine Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Andrepont died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Church Point, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Andrepont; two sons, Francis and Leon Andrepont, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Gloria Breen of Sulphur; two sisters, Iris Dupre of Eunice and Cecil Welch of Hackberry; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. ANDREPONT, Lubert J. LCAP 2/20/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Lubert J. "Lou" Andrepont, 62, of Virginia, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 20, from St. Thomas More Church. The Rev. Jules Arceneaux will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Mr. Andrepont died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in Virginia. A Sulphur resident for 30 years, he was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff League and coached baseball for Calcasieu Recreation. He was employed as office manager and accountant for Car Truck Service for 25 years. He was a city councilman for Eunice. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Andrepont; two sons, Michael Andrepont of Plant City, Fla., and Todd Andrepont of Barboursville, Va.; two stepsons, Stony Cotton of Sulphur and David Cotton of Elm Grove; two stepdaughters, Beverly Todd of Sulphur and Barbara Laughlin of Lake Charles; one brother, Nelson Gaspard of Eunice; two sisters, Kathleen Richard of Eunice and Loretta A. Landry of Iowa, La.; his stepfather, Dewey Gaspard of Eunice; five grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild. ANDREWS, Annie I. LCAP 2/18/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Annie Irene "Picou" Andrews, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Rev. Lannis Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Bargeman Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-11 p.m. Friday. She died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Creole, she was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Phillip Andrews of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Cockrell of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mary Ann January of Cameron. ANDREWS, Annie LCAP 2/16/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral arrangements for Anne Andrews, 58, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 12:20 p.m. Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. ANTOINE, Mayola LCAP 2/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mayola Antoine, 74, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. ANTOINE,Mayola F., Mrs. Funeral services for Mrs. Mayola F. Antoine, 74, will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 16, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Adam Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery. Mrs. Antoine died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of New Birth Full Gospel church where she was an usher and was in the choir. Survivors include her two daughters, Marcie Ann Beverly Riggs of Lake Charles and Earline King Bell of Orange, Texas; one brother, William Jackson of Lake Charles; six sisters, Marie Solomon and Inez Roberson, both of Woodland, Calif., Doris Jackson, Melba Joe Guidry and Emma Gillespie, all of Vinton, and Audrey Mae Nelson of Rocky Mount, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. ANTOINE, M. Emily , Mrs. LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. M. Emily Antoine, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Antoine died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Carencro, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include three sons, Harold Antoine of Pensacola, Fla., Nicholas Antoine of Madison, Ala., and Ricky Antoine of Lake Charles; two brothers, Louis and Mabry Senegal, both of Houston; six sisters, Mrs. Margaret Mouton of Houston, Mrs. Mary Louise Robinson, Mrs. Doris Jean St. Julian and Mrs. Virginia Arceneaux, all of Lafayette, Mrs. Lucille Comeaux of Westlake, and Mrs. Doris Guillory of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. ANTOINE, Emily LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Emily Antoine, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. ARDOIN, Anatole LCAP 2/27/1999 Funeral services for Anatole Ardoin, 92, will be at noon, today, Feb. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Ardoin Cove in Lacassine. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Ardoin died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in his residence. A native of Welsh, he was a resident of Lake Charles for 53 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Ardoin; two sons, Roland "Pye" Hamolka and Larry Ardoin, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gracie Sonnier of Grand Lake; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ARDOIN, Steven P. LCAP 2/5/1999 Funeral services for Steven Philip Ardoin, 19, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Monsignors Harry Greig and Ronald Groth and Revs. Aubrey Guilbeau, Danny Torres and Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6:30 p.m. rosary; and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Ardoin died at 3:17 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in an automobile accident. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of and freshman baseball coach at St. Louis High School. He was a warehouseman for Owens and Minor Corp. Survivors include two brothers, David and Jeffrey Ardoin, both of Lake Charles; his parents, Philip Joseph and Cynthia Stutes Ardoin of Lake Charles; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Joe (Mary Lou) Ardoin of Sulphur; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jesse (Rita) Stutes of Lake Charles; and his paternal great-grandmother, Rose Ardoin of Lake Charles. ASHWORTH, Thelma J. LCAP 2/4/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Thelma J. Ashworth, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in Starks First Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Greg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is until noon Friday in her residence in Starks and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Ashworth died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Starks. She was a homemaker, an LPN nurse and a member of Starks Pentecostal Church. Survivors include five sons, Lynn, Marvin and G.O. "Sonny" Ashworth, all of Starks, Prentice Ashworth of Orange, Texas, and Calvin Ashworth of Vidor, Texas; five daughters, Eileen Hertzler of Gardner, Kan., Rebecca Stanley of Vinton, Wanda Butler of Atlanta, Ga., Nina June Howard of Nederland, Texas, and Sharon Woodard of Saudi Arabia; one brother, Marvin Johnson of Starks; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. AUGUSTINE, Frank J. LCAP 2/17/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for Frank James Augustine, 94, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. He died Tuesday in Lecompte. AUGUSTINE, Frank J. LCAP 2/19/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Frank James Augustine, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, from the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in LeBlue Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home in Kinder. Mr. Augustine died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in LeCompte care center. AUGUSTINE, Frank J. LCAP 2/18/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Frank James Augustine, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in the LeBleu Cemetery near Fenton under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Augustine died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in a LeCompte care center. BADEAUX, Marie D., Mrs. LCAP 2/27/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Dugas Badeaux, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Benoit Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Badeaux died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Lake Charles. She worked many years for Southern Cafe. Survivors include two sons, Frank N. Hebert Jr. of Lake Charles and Tommy W. Hebert of Kinder; one daughter, Mary Jane Avery of Kinder; two sisters, Mary Haines of Lake Charles and Tiny Hargis of Kinder; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. BAIRD, Jeff W. Sr. LCAP 2/13/1999 Funeral services for Jeff W. Baird Sr. will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Baird died at 10:44 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Duncan, Okla., he had lived in Lake Charles for 12 years. He received his bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana State University, and his master's degree and post-graduate studies from Lamar University. He worked in Louisiana, Kentucky and Connecticut with the Olin Corporation for 24 years. He also worked for Mobil Chemical Corp. in Beaumont for 13 years. At the time of his death he was director of licensing for Lyondell Chemicals. He was active in Boy Scouts of America, serving as a scoutmaster. He served on the administrative board of Trinity Methodist Church in Beaumont where he also sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. In Lake Charles, he was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, serving as chairman of the ushers and teaching Sunday school. He was a former Little League umpire, a leader of the Indian Guides with the YMCA and a volunteer in the Habitat for Humanity program. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Virginia Hogg Baird; two sons, David Mark Baird of Charlestown, Ind., and Jeff W. Baird, Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Bobbee Lee Baird Thibodeaux and Victoria Elizabeth Baird, both of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, the family said. BANKESTER, Terry L. LCAP 2/7/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Terry Lynn Bankester, 45, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in Creel Memorial Garden in Reeves. The Rev. Phil Carpenter will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Garden Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30-10 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home in Vinton and from noon Monday in Creel Memorial Garden Chapel. Mr. Bankester died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Reeves, he was a resident of Vinton for 23 years. He was a maintenance worker for the West Orange Cove ISD. Mr. Bankester was a member of Lake Charles, Bible Church where he served as an elder and a member of the building committee for the Bible Conference and Missions. Survivors include his wife, Janeil Bankester; one son, Jared Bankester of Vinton; two daughters, Jennifer Girlinghouse of Sulphur and Beth Bankester of Vinton; four brothers, Harry Bankester, his twin brother, of Ragley, Travis Bankester of Ringgold, Okla., James "Jim Bo" Bankester of Vinton and Mark Bankester of Reeves; four sisters, Janis Warren of Sulphur, Rita Byerly of Vidor, Texas, Iris "Bootsie" Amy of Sulphur and Angie Barrett of Dry Creek; his parents, Walter "Sam" and Dolores Bankester of Reeves; and his maternal grandmother, Ida Mae Sweet of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to Camp Pearl, the family said. BANKS, Roberta LCAP 2/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Roberta Banks will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. BANKS, Roberta LCAP 2/4/1999 Funeral services for Roberta Ann "Berdie" Banks, 18, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Ezekiel Joubert will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. She died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. She was lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She attended Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Loretta and Vanessa Alexander, both of Houston and LaWanda Banks of Lake Charles; three stepbrothers, Derrick, Joshua, and Adam Moore Jr., all of Lake Charles; three stepsisters, Shanetha, Loretha and Bertha Moore, all of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Mary Moore of Lake Charles; her stepfather, Adam Moore of Lake Charles; and her stepgrandmother, Rose Lee Moore of Lake Charles. BARKS, Joe L. LCAP 2/18/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Joe L. Barks, 84, of Starks will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died in his residence. BARKS, Joe L. LCAP 2/19/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Joe Littleton Barks, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in First Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Greg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday in Emalie O'Brien Center, and from 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Barks died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in his residence. A native of Fields and longtime resident of Starks, he was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific Islands as a tech 4 sergeant. He retired in 1977 as a dragline operator from the Calcasieu Parish highway department and was an avid outdoorsman and storyteller. Survivors include one son, Melton Barks of DeQuincy; seven daughters, Maxine Rainwater and Pamela Barks, both of DeQuincy, Patricia Torrance of Sulphur, Jacqueline Barnes, Jo Ann Doyle and Anita Gibson, all of Starks, and Delaine Beard of Jacksonville, Ark.; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. BATTAGLIA, Robert LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral services for Robert Battaglia, 107, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Battaglia died at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He owned and operated Battaglia Brothers Tire Service on Railroad Avenue from 1932-1945. In 1950, he opened the Grand Plaza Motel on U.S. 90 and later opened the Ramada Inn, now the Travel Inn, on Lakeshore Drive. Survivors include three sons, Frank Battaglia of Corpus Christi, Texas, Sam and Joseph Battaglia, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Roselyn Hunter of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. BEARD, Alex Jr. LCAP 2/20/1999 SWEETLAKE -- Funeral services for Alex Beard Jr., 69, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, from St. Patrick Chapel. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and 8-9 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home. Mr. Beard died at 7:12 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Sweetlake, he served in the National Guard and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Cameron Parish Council on Aging and a board member of the Grand Lake-Sweetlake Recreation Center. He was a member of St. Patrick Chapel, St. Joseph's Society and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1147 of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include four sons, David and Michael Beard of Moss Bluff, Terry Beard of Cameron and Tony Beard of Grand Lake; one daughter, Shari LeBlanc of Moss Bluff; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BEARD, Alex Jr. LCAP 2/21/1999 SWEETLAKE -- Funeral services for Alex Beard Jr., 69, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, from St. Patrick Chapel. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and 8-9 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home. Mr. Beard died at 7:12 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Sweetlake, he served in the National Guard and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Cameron Parish Council on Aging and a board member of the Grand Lake-Sweetlake Recreation Center. He was a member of St. Patrick Chapel, St. Joseph's Society and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1147 of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include four sons, David and Michael Beard of Moss Bluff, Terry Beard of Cameron and Tony Beard of Grand Lake; one daughter, Shari LeBlanc of Moss Bluff; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BELL, Devante LCAP 2/28/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Devante Bell, infant son of Brandon Rogers and Ashley Bell, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Houston hospital. BENOIT, Calvin J. LCAP 2/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Calvin John Benoit, 66, will be at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 11 in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery. Mr. Benoit died at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. BENOIT, Addie G. LCAP 2/2/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Addie Guidry Benoit, 94, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 8:57 a.m. Monday in the Abbeville hospital. BERGERON, Mari LCAP 2/11/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mari Elizabeth Bergeron, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Bergeron died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Houston and had lived in Moss Bluff for six years. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, David Wayne Bergeron; one son, Charles Blaschke of Gambier, Ohio; one stepson, Beau Bergeron of Kansas; one daughter, Heather Marie Bergeron of Lake Charles; one brother, Bern R. Collum II of Houston; and three sisters, Catheryn Luby of Arlington, Texas, and Cynthia M. Connor and Joan L. Collum, both of Houston. BERGERON, Lucy V. LCAP 2/1/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lucy Veronie Bergeron, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. France Fritzsimmon will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Bergeron died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Basile, she was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, Joseph D. Bergeron of Sulphur and Silton L. Bergeron of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Lane) Oliver of Sulphur and Mrs. Gene (Barney) Myers of Splendora, Texas; one brother, Alcin Veronie of Basile; three sisters, Alicia Young of Basile, Alice Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas and Aline Colligan of Jennings; 11 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. BERGERON, Mari LCAP 2/10/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mari Elizabeth Bergeron, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Mrs. Bergeron died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Houston and had lived in Moss Bluff for six years. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, David Wayne Bergeron; one son, Charles Blaschke of Gambier, Ohio; one stepson, Beau Bergeron of Kansas; one daughter, Heather Marie Bergeron of Lake Charles; one brother, Bern R. Collum II of Houston; and three sisters, Catheryn Luby of Arlington, Texas, and Cynthia M. Connor and Joan L. Collum, both of Houston. BERLINGER, Debbie A. LCAP 2/18/1999 OBERLIN -- Graveside services for Debbie Ann Berlinger, 37, will be at 4:30 p.m. today, Feb. 18, in Oberlin Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Berlinger died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. BERNARD, Isom E. LCAP 2/14/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Isom Elie Bernard, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Bernard died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in Sulphur. BERTRAND, Melissa L., Mrs. LCAP 2/9/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Melissa Leonard Bertrand, 26, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday in the Oakdale hospital. BERTRAND, Lilly G., Mrs. LCAP 2/18/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lilly Granger Bertrand, 92, will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 18, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Bertrand died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Agnes Courville of Lake Charles and Neva Obermier of Houston; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. BERTRAND, Lilly G., Mrs. LCAP 2/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lilly Granger Bertrand, 92, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. BERTRAND, Melissa L. LCAP 2/10/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Melissa Leonard Bertrand, 26, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation continues today. Mrs. Bertrand died at 3:17 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Kinder. Survivors include her husband, Paul Bertrand; two sons, Richard LaBouve and Zachery Randall Paul Bertrand, both of Kinder; one daughter, Mariah Chelsie Bertrand of Kinder; seven brothers, Randy Leonard of Kinder, James Leonard and Robert Leonard both of Basile, Ricky Leonard of Alexandria, and Frank Fontenot Jr., Curly Fontenot and John Fontenot, all of Oberlin; two sisters, Alma Mae Langley and Mrs. Diane Predico, both of Kinder; her father, Frank Fontenot of Oberlin; her stepfather, Curtis Langley of Kinder; and her grandfather, Moise Thibodeaux of Kinder. BERTRAND, Josephine LCAP 2/4/1999 Funeral services for Josephine Bertrand, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Bertrand died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in her residence. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Aaron Bertrand of Lake Charles; five daughters, Catherine Celestine and Mary LaRue, both of Lake Charles, and Alice Simpson, Delores Perkins and Gloria Kennerson, all of Los Angeles; 26 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. BIAS, Mary LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary Bias, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. BIAS, Mary LCAP 2/23/1999 Funeral services for Mary Bias, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond A.M. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:45 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. She died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Opelousas, she lived in Lake Charles for 61 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include three brothers, Jessie James Fontenot of Phoenix, Ariz. and Joseph Clayton Fontenot and Hubert Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; and one sister, Anna Mae Carrier of Opelousas. BLACKWELL, Jean LCAP 2/18/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jean Blackwell, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Blackwell died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in Alexandria. BLAIR,George B., Mrs. LCAP 2/28/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. George B. (Dorothy Jane Richards) Blair, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. Doyle Wells will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Blair died at 11:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ralls, Texas, and a resident of Lake Charles the past 47 years, she was a member of the Lake Charles Power Squadron and was past president of the Lake Charles Power Squadron Auxiliary. She was a member of the African Violet Society and the Lake Charles Garden Club. She was a member of the Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons, Philip A. Blair of Lake Charles, Roger C. Blair of Sulphur and R. Alan Blair of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Calcasieu Women's Shelter, the family said. BLAIR, Willard Sr. LCAP 2/12/1999 Funeral services for Willard "Lil Bro" Blair Sr., 60, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Elder Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Blair died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of the AFSCME Local 1524 President's Club. He was a member of Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Daniels Blair; three sons, Willard Blair Jr. and Earl Daniels, both of Lake Charles, and Darrell Blair of Houston; four daughters, Bernice Stevens and Sheryl Malbrough, both of Lake Charles, and Edna Marie Blair and Vanessa Blair, both of Houston; three sisters, Shirley Thomas, Cynthia Blair and Ernestine Blair, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Clarence Simpson and Earl "June" Blair, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BLAIR, Willard LCAP 2/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Willard Blair, 69, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. BLAKE, James D. LCAP 2/10/1999 Funeral services for James Dows Blake, 92, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 10, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Eugene Coleman will officiate. Interment will be in the church columbarium. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church hall. Mr. Blake died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles care center. He was a native of Chicago and had lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Clovis, N.M., before moving to Lake Charles in 1996. He attended Yale and Tulane universities and graduated from law school in Des Moines, Iowa. He was in the antiques business in Clovis and was a New Mexico state auditor. Survivors include three sons, James H. Blake of Fullerton, Calif., William D. Blake of Lake Charles and Henry E. Blake of Alexandria; one sister, Laura Jane Blake Beckstrom of Sullivan's Island, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Episcopal Day School, the family said. BLOCHER, Rosemary LCAP 2/9/1999 Memorial services for Rosemary Blocher will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 9 in Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1999, in her residence. BLOUNT, Edward LCAP 2/28/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Edward Blount of Beaver will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. BOEHME, Lorraine LCAP 2/12/1999 HOUSTON -- Alsace Lorraine Austin Boehme, 77, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999. She grew up in Lake Charles and had lived in Sugar Creek, Texas, for more than 23 years. She was a 1938 graduate of Lake Charles High School, attended South Louisiana Institute (USL) in Lafayette and received her nursing certificate in 1942 from John Sealy Nursing School in Galveston, Texas. She was an Army Air Corps nurse during World War II and graduated from Emory University in 1948. She worked at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, was a nursing instructor at McNeese State University and is listed in Who's Who in Nursing. She helped to found the nursing program at Texas Women's University College Of Nursing at the Houston Medical Center, where she served as the acting dean, faculty coordinator and as associate professor of surgical nursing and pharmacology. She was a quilter and had won awards at the Greater Houston Quilting Festival for three consecutive years. Her quilts were displayed in Belgium and in Boston. She was a member of the Garden Club of Sugar Creek. Survivors include her husband, Herman F. Boehme; one daughter, Carolyn Hulsey; and one sister, Betty Lou Fisher. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or the charity of your choice, the family said. BOREL, Felicia B. LCAP 2/18/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Felicia Broussard Borel, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 18, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Borel died at 6:20 p.m Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in her residence. A native of Lake Arthur, she was a former resident of Jennings and had lived in Milton for the past 11 years. She was a member of the Order of Sacristan of Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Henry H. Borel; two sons, Larry P. Borel of Baytown, Texas, and the Rev. Albert W. Borel of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Karen Borel) Goodrich and Brenda Borel, both of Lafayette, and Mrs. Ronald (Patricia Borel) Lejeune of Iowa, La.; one brother, Clarence Broussard of Jennings; two sisters, Ruby Istre and Clara Breaux, both of Lake Arthur; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BOREL, Felicia LCAP 2/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Felicia Borel, 72, will be announced by Mathews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday in Youngsville. BOUDREAUX, Richard J. LCAP 2/1/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Richard J. "Dickie" Boudreaux, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Boudreaux died at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in a Houston hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He graduated from Jennings High School in 1963. He attended LSU and graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1969. He was a pharmacist for Eckerd's Pharmacy. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Jennings Aquadog Swim League, former member of the Lions Club and a member of Krewe du Bon Mang. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jane Necessary Boudreaux; one son, Brian Patrick Boudreaux of Jennings; two daughters, Laurie Elizabeth and Lynne Katherine Boudreaux, both of Jennings; one brother, Charles Boudreaux of Scott; and his father, Herbert L. Boudreaux Jr. of Jennings. BOURQUE, John D. LCAP 2/11/1999 Funeral services for John Darrell Bourque, 59, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:15 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Bourque died at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. A native of Grand Chenier, he had lived in the Lake Charles area for most of his life. He was a retired welder from PPG and other local petrochemical industries as well as offshore rigs. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two sons, Harmon Bourque of Iowa, La., and John Bourque of Reeves; one brother, Gilbert Bourque Sulphur; two sisters, Peggy Reyes of Cameron and Lavannah Lantiar of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. BOURQUE, John LCAP 2/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for John Bourque, 59, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Shreveport hospital. BRANEFF, Iris LCAP 2/12/1999 DEWEYVILLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Iris Braneff, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Deweyville First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Danny Russo and Darrell Orange will officiate. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery in Starks under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Braneff died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Starks. She was a lifelong resident of Starks. She was an ordained minister with United Pentecostal Church International and was a member of the Deweyville church. Survivors include three sons, the Rev. Harold David Braneff of Jackson, Miss., Hubert Braneff of Big Woods and Doug Braneff of Bastrop; one daughter, Patsy Braneff Stanley of Starks; two brothers, the Rev. Gerald Buxton of Bonita, Calif., and the Rev. Hebert Buxton of Uplands, Calif.; three sisters, Sophia McCormick of San Diego, Margaret Rose Wyatt of Calhoun and Mildred Rogers of Mansfield; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. BREAUX, Aimee I. LCAP 2/2/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Aimee Ivera Breaux, 18, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven K. Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Monday evening. She died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in the area all of her life. She was a former student at Barbe High School. She was a member of Westlake United Methodist Church. Survivors include two stepbrothers, Jason LaFleur of Sulphur and Bobby LaFleur of Carlyss; one stepsister, Christina Pelloquin of Sulphur; her parents, Brian and Vickie Lee LaFleur of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, John and Maudrey Conner of Moss Bluff; maternal grandparents, Norris and Christina Breaux of Westlake; paternal great-grandmother, Dora Breaux of Lake Charles; and maternal great-grandmother, Thora Donaldson of Westlake. BREAUX, Aimee I. LCAP 2/1/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Aimee Ivera Breaux, 18, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven K. Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Breaux died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in the area all of her life. She was a former student at Barbe High School. She was a member of Westlake United Methodist Church. Survivors include two stepbrothers, Jason LaFleur of Sulphur and Bobby LaFleur of Carlyss; one stepsister, Christina Pelloquin of Sulphur; her parents, Brian and Vickie Lee LaFleur of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, John and Maudrey Conner of Moss Bluff; maternal grandparents, Norris and Christian Breaux of Westlake; paternal great-grandmother, Dora Breaux of Lake Charles; and maternal great-grandmother, Thora Donaldson of Westlake. BREAUX, Russell LCAP 2/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Russell Breaux, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in Union Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Silverwood Cemetery under the direction of H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Breaux died at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a Jennings care facility. A native of Mermentau, he lived in Silverwood before moving to Lake Charles. He retired from the Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Sylvia Ann Breaux of Omaha. Neb.; one son, Carroll Wayne Breaux of Palmdale, Calif. one brother, Dorsey Breaux of Fremont, Calif.; two sisters, Andra Mae Breaux of Oakland, Calif., and Pearl Althea Breaux of Silverwood; and three grandchildren. BREAUX, Russell LCAP 2/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Russell Breaux, 72, of Silverwood will be announced by H.G. Raphael Funeral Home. He died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles care center. BREAUX , Everett J. Sr. LCAP 2/7/1999 Funeral services for Everett J. "Popeye" Breaux Sr., 64, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, Feb. 7, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Breaux died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Vinton, he lived in Orange, Texas, for 30 years prior to moving to Lake Charles. He was an oilfield broker and past secretary-treasurer for the OCAW in Orange. Survivors include his wife, Alberta Breaux; two sons, Owen "Red" Pickett of Lake Charles and Everett Joseph Breaux Jr.; four daughters, Carolyn Pickett of Blacksburg, Va., DeEtte Joan Hilton and Evelyn Amy Lanclos, both of Port Arthur, Texas, and Lynne Marie Heinen of Branch; one sister, Louetta Johnson of Burkeville, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to University United Methodist Church youth or the American Lung Association. BROOMES, Idell S. LCAP 2/16/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Idell S. Broomes, 81, of Westlake will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Snider Funeral Home. Mr. Broomes died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. CHARLES, Easton LCAP 2/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Easton Charles, 74, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Jennings hospital. BROUSSARD, Murphy LCAP 2/12/1999 Funeral services for Murphy Broussard, 76, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 12, in the Joppa Hall Lodge, 1716 Opelousas St. The body will be cremated under the direction of James Funeral Home. Mr. Broussard died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in his residence. BROUSSARD, Murphy LCAP 2/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Murphy Broussard, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. BROWN, Eric S. LCAP 2/27/1999 Funeral services for Eric Shaun Brown, 20, will be at 1 p.m. today Feb. 27, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Brown died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in a Tacoma, Wash., hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived most of his life in Lacy, Wash. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Barbara Chaisson Randle and William Randle, both of Lacy; his father, Robert P. Brown of Los Angeles; maternal grandmother, Theresa Chaisson of Lake Charles; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown Sr. of Los Angeles and Mr. and Mrs. Claiborne Randle of Columbus, Ga. BROWN, Eric S. LCAP 2/26/1999 Funeral services for Eric Shaun Brown, 20, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Brown died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in a Tacoma, Wash., hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived most of his life in Lacy, Wash. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Barbara Chaison Randle and William Randle, both of Lacy; his father, Robert P. Brown of Los Angeles; maternal grandmother, Theresa Chaisson of Lake Charles; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown Sr. of Los Angeles and Mr. and Mrs. Claiborne Randle of Columbus, Ga. BRUNO, Edna LCAP 2/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Edna Bruno, 92, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Sulphur hospital. BUCHANAN, Elizabeth J. LCAP 2/26/1999 Graveside services for Elizabeth Johnson Buchanan, 102, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 26, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Calvert Funeral Home in West Point, Miss. She died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in a West Point, Miss., care center. BULLARD, Alton LCAP 2/7/1999 MALLET -- Funeral services for Alton Bullard, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, from St. Ann Catholic Church. The Rev. Bordelon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mr. Bullard died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in the Eunice hospital. Survivors include his wife, Pearly Bullard; four sons, Odgen Bullard of Iowa, Wickley Bullard of Swords and Landry Bullard and Alton Bullard Jr., both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Joyce Bullard Thibodeaux of Iowa and Charlene Bullard Johnson of Lake Charles; six stepsons, Ulysses, Ulying, Roland, Leevine, Joseph Jr. and Rogers Gobert; one stepdaughter, Betty Gradney; 22 grandchildren; 20 stepgrandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 18 stepgreat-grandchildren. BURSH, Samuel J. LCAP 2/23/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Samuel James Bursh, 67, of Phoenix, Ariz. will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Bursh died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in Phoenix. BURSH, Samuel LCAP 2/20/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Samuel Bursh, 67, of Phoenix, Ariz, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Saturday, Feb. 13, in Phoenix. BUSHNELL, Clement Jr. LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Clement Bushnell Jr., 61, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. BUSHNELL, Clement Jr. LCAP 2/26/1999 Funeral services for Clement "T-June" Bushnell Jr., 61, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Bushnell died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in his residence. A native of Sweetlake, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include four brothers, Edward, Paul Donald, James, and John Bushnell Sr., all of Lake Charles; and five sisters, Ophelia Lafanette, Laura Mae Flucas, Mary Gallentine, Helen Stein and Delores "Dee" Barker, all of Lake Charles. BUSSY, Lynne H , Mrs. LCAP 2/2/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lynne Howard Bussy, 59, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 10:50 a.m. Monday in the Jennings hospital. BUTLER, Lola R. LCAP 2/22/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Lola Ree Germany Butler, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Glenmora United Methodist Church. The Rev. Pamela Fitch will officiate. Burial will be in The Campground Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday, both days in the church. Mrs. Butler died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in an Alexandria hospital. She was a native of Glenmora. She was a member of Glenmora United Methodist Church, a member of the Glenmora B.P.W. since the early 50's and a member of the United Methodist Women Association. She spent 35 years nursing in Port Arthur, Texas, and was a Rapides Parish Electoral Commissioner. Survivors include her husband, Carl Butler; one son, Broox "Red" Butler of Glenmora; one daughter, Carolyn Hare of Bridge City, Texas, one brother, Tom Germany of Oberlin; one sister, Maxine Hogan of Glenmora; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BYRD, William LCAP 2/7/1999 Funeral services, with Masonic rites, for William Harold Byrd will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1:30-7 p.m. today, Feb. 7, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Byrd died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Wesson, Ark., and a resident of Lake Charles. He was a steamfitter, a member of Local 106 for 36 years and a retired 37-year worker for Cities Service. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 400 and of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Byrd of Lake Charles; one daughter, Twila Byrd Mallett of Lake Charles; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. CADY, Ivy, Mrs. LCAP 2/17/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ivy Cady, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. CADY, Ivy E., Mrs. LCAP 2/18/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Ivy Emmons Cady, 85, will be at 9 a.m. today, Feb. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. Additional services will be at 2 p.m. today in Palestine Baptist Church in Grant. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery in Grant under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Cady died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Westlake. Survivors include two sons, Elwood R. Cady Jr. of Portland, Texas, and Michael N. Cady of San Antonio; one daughter, Martha Fontenot of Westlake; one sister, Hazel Gilley of Odessa, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren. CANTRELL, Martha E. LCAP 2/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Martha Elzie Cantrell, 86, of Rosepine will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 18, in Shady Grove United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Black Jack Cemetery in Black Jack Community under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. CARSON, Clarene P. LCAP 2/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clarene Prewitt Carson, 59, will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Maplewood First Baptist Church. The Revs. W.D. Carson, Bobby Taylor, Dick Bryageon and James M. Carson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon Monday in the church. Mrs. Carson died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a native of Anacoco. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1962 from Northwestern State College and a master's of science degree in library science in 1979 from LSU. She served as librarian in Calcasieu Parish Public School System at the elementary, middle and high school levels as well as at McNeese State University until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maplewood where she taught Bible Study classes. She served the Louisiana Baptist Convention as an executive board member from 1996, and was a member of the President's Club of Louisiana College. She served on the Advisory Committee for the Baptist Student Union of McNeese State University, and in various other positions and committees for the Carey Baptist Association (Southwest Louisiana). Survivors include her husband, Elton E. Carson; one son, Jay B. Carson of Birmingham, Ala.; two brothers, James R. Prewitt of Leesburg, Fla., and Wayne L. Prewitt of West Monroe; two sisters, Bonnie L. Barnes of Beaumont, Texas, and Jinnie V. Johnson of Bossier City; and her father, V.L. Prewitt of Chatham. Memorials may be made to the Elton and Clarene Carson Endowed Scholarship Fund at Louisiana College in Pineville, or to First Baptist Church of Maplewood Honduras Mission Trip Fund, the family said. CARY, Mae E. LCAP 2/1/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mae Elaine Cary, 79, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in Sulphur. CARY, Mae D., Mrs. LCAP 2/2/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Elaine Dever Cary, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Haywood Hoffpauir and Paul Pumpelly will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Cary died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Bible Missionary Church in Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, David Cary of Lake Charles and John Cary of Sulphur; four daughters, Edith Hallmark of Jeanerette, Martha Cary of Dayton, Ohio, Mary Durr of Natchitoches and Sharon Soileau of Hawaii; two brothers, Ray Dever of Lake Charles and Harvey Dever of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorials may be made to Bible Missionary Church of Sulphur, the family said. CATON, Patricia LCAP 2/19/1999 SAN ANTONIO -- Graveside services for Patricia Elizabeth Caton, 82, of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Caton died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Indy, Ind. She was a tour guide at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library in Austin, Texas, and a member of the Austin Bulldog Club. Survivors include one son, Michael Farrell of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CEASAR, Velma LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Velma Ceasar, 63, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. CEASAR, Velma LCAP 2/26/1999 Funeral services for Velma Ceasar, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Soileau under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Ceasar died at 12:57 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life .She was a member of Immuculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Anthony Ceasar of Houston, David and Albert Ceasar, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Deborah DeVille, Monica Semien and Ramona Ceasar, all of Lake Charles; four brothers, Archage Cesaire of Orange, Texas, Eugene Victorian of Raywood, Texas, Ron Cesaire of Lake Charles and Dan Cesaire of Shreveport; seven sisters, Anna Belle Artis and Maria Cesaire, both of Lake Charles, Liz Lavergne of Cheeks, Texas, Verna Eaglin and Kathy Shillow, both of Houston, Mathilda Woodson of Nashville, Tenn., and Irene Fontenot of Lafayette; her companion, Dennis Soileau of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. CHARLES, Easton E. Sr. LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral services for Easton Eli Charles Sr., 74, of Jennings will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heard Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Charles died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of St. Landry Parish, he had lived in Lake Charles and Houston, and in Jennings for the past 13 tears. He was a member of Local Union in Houston. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings. Survivors include his wife, Grace Guillory Charles of Lake Charles; five sons, Easton Eli Charles Jr. of New Orleans, Malcom J. Charles of Birmingham, Ala., Sgt. Ray A. Charles of Fort Sill, Okla., Ellis Charles of Lake Charles and Michael G. Charles of Houston; five daughters, 1st Lt. Regina Charles of Fort Stewart, Ga., Linda Granger and Debra Charles, both of Lake Charles, Carol E. Tyson of Houston and Theresa Y. Charles of Grambling; three brothers, Lionel Charles of Jennings, Felton Charles of San Francisco, and Nathan Charles of Lake Charles; four sisters, Edna Charles and Vinell C. Jones, both of Jennings, Gladys Castille of Lake Charles and Felma Oldham of Lakeland, Fla.; and 15 grandchildren. CHARLES, Easton E. Sr. LCAP 2/20/1999 Funeral services for Easton Eli Charles Sr., 74, of Jennings will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 20, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Nkedife will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heard Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Charles died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of St. Landry Parish, he had lived in Lake Charles and Houston and in Jennings for the past 13 years. He was a member of Local Union in Houston and was a World War II veteran. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings. Survivors include his wife, Grace Guillory Charles of Lake Charles; five sons, Easton Eli Charles Jr. of New Orleans, Malcom J. Charles of Birmingham, Ala., Sgt. Ray A. Charles of Fort Sill, Okla., Ellis Charles of Lake Charles and Michael G. Charles of Houston; five daughters, 1st Lt. Regina Charles of Fort Stewart, Ga., Linda Granger and Debra Charles, both of Lake Charles, Carol E. Tyson of Houston and Theresa Y. Charles of Grambling; three brothers, Lionel Charles of Jennings, Felton Charles of San Francisco, and Nathan Charles of Lake Charles; five sisters, Edna Charles and Vinell C. Jones, both of Jennings, Gladys Castille of Lake Charles, Felma Oldham of Lakeland, Fla., and Elma Murray of Galveston, Texas; and 15 grandchildren. CLEMENT, Clifford LCAP 2/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clifford "Chick" Clement, 63, was at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Sulphur Memorial on U.S. 90. The Rev. Lee Thomas officiated. Visitation was 3-10 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Clement died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of the Lake Charles/Sulphur area, he was a tow boat captain for 40 years, working for Capital Towing Co. for the past nine years. He served in the U.S. Army 1953-57. On June 16, 1980, he received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the U.S. Coast Guard. Survivors include his wife, Lindsey Clement; two sons, Richard Elvin and Daniel Joseph Clement, both of Sulphur; three daughters, Ann Louise Bodvar of Winthory, Mass., Rae Ann Woodruff of Westlake and Jolene Marie Kennedy of Houston; one brother, Richard Clement of Lake Charles; two sisters, Shirley Bertrand of Lake Charles and Brenda Landry of Iowa; his mother, Lela Clement of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. COLE, Effie , Mrs. LCAP 2/9/1999 REEVES -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Effie Cole, 94, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died at 2:25 p.m. Monday in an Alexandria hospital. COLE, Effie P., Mrs. LCAP 2/12/1999 REEVES -- Funeral services for Mrs. Effie P. "Dump" Cole, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Creel Memorial Gardens Chapel. The Rev. Don Barrett will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home in Kinder. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the chapel. Mrs. Cole died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. A lifelong resident of Reeves, she was a member of the Topsy Baptist Church and the Allen Parish Demonstration Club. Survivors include two sons, Walter Cole of Baton Rouge and Allen Cole of Reeves; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. COLE, Effie P., Mrs. LCAP 2/11/1999 REEVES -- Funeral services for Mrs. Effie P. "Dump" Cole, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Creel Memorial Gardens Chapel. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday in Creel Memorial Gardens Chapel. Mrs. Cole died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. A lifelong resident of Reeves, she was a member of Topsy Baptist Church and Allen Parish Demonstration Club. Survivors include two sons, Walter Cole of Baton Rouge and Allen Cole of Reeves; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. COMEAUX, Harry LCAP 2/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Harry Comeaux, 76, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. COMEAUX, Cleo , Mrs. LCAP 2/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Cleo (Velma Crochet) Comeaux, 64, of Hathaway, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. COMEAUX, Cleo , Mrs. LCAP 2/18/1999 RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Mrs. Cleo (Velma Crochet) Comeaux, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 18, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Comeaux died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in her residence. COMEAUX, Harry H. LCAP 2/5/1999 Funeral services for Harry Henry Comeaux, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 5 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Comeaux died at 11:36 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Rayne and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of VFW Post 2130. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Comeaux of Lake Charles; one son, Thomas Wayne Comeaux of Libby, Mont.; three daughters, Barbara Ann Broussard of Abbeville, Charlene Langley of Kinder and Denise Marie Tanner of Lake Charles; two brothers, John Comeaux and Cecil Comeaux, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Belle Miller of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. COOLEY, Gertie LCAP 2/21/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Gertie Cooley, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Darren Sensat will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 4:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. She died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Iota, she lived in Jennings and was a homemaker. COOPER, Jimmy J. LCAP 2/5/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Jimmy Jackson "JJ" Cooper, 64, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. COOPER, Jimmy J. LCAP 2/6/1999 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for Jimmy Jackson "JJ" Cooper, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Cooper died at 10:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in his residence. COPELAND, Naomi S. LCAP 2/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Naomi Shumacher Copeland, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Richard Hoffpauir and W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Copeland died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Robeline, she was a resident of Sulphur for 50 year. She was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include three daughters, Jean Lyons, Dorothy Taylor and Barbara Herndon, all of Sulphur; three brothers, Paul Prothro of Lafayette, John Prothro of Shreveport and C.W. Prothro of Ringgold; one sister, Evlanee Parker of Provencal; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. CORMIER, Curlise, Mrs. LCAP 2/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Curlise (Laura) Cor-mier, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. Cormier died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Johnson Bayou and a resident of Sulphur, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 208. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Chester Morgan of Breaux Bridge, Joseph Morgan, James Cormier, and Rickey Cormier, all of Sulphur; five daughters, Gloria Hebert of Cameron, Sarah Babin of LaPlace, Peggy Domingue of Margate, Fla., Cynithia Bailey of Sulphur and Betty Spinks of Vinton; one sister, Juanita Levine of Baton Rouge; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. CUBBAGE, Celeste D. LCAP 2/2/1999 GONZALES -- Funeral services for Celeste Daigle Cubbage, 70, will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, from St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church. The Rev. Greg Daigle will officiate. Interment will be in Hope Haven Cemetery under the direction of Welsh Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8-11:15 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Daigle died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. She was a native of Dutchtown. Survivors include two sons, Donald Cubbage of Sulphur and Wayne Cubbage of Gonzales; two daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Cubbage and Denise Couret, both of Gonzales; two brothers, Abel and Euclide Daigle, both of Baton Rouge, five sisters, Irene Devillier of Baker, Byrdie Decoteau of Dutchtown, Josephine Melancon and Leona Hoffman, both of St. Gabriel and Julie Austin of Gonzales; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DABNEY, Georgia B. LCAP 2/12/1999 Funeral services for Georgia "Tee" Bowman Dabney, 83, will be at noon, Saturday, Feb. 13, in New Sunlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Norwood Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Dabney died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Port Barre and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. She was a mission and choir member at New Sunlight Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, John Forrest Johnson and Raymond John Bowman, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Dorothy Bowman Devillier of San Antonio and Patricia Jackson of Lake Charles; two brothers, Maxie Bowman and Wallace Bowman, both of Compton, Calif.; seven sisters, Hazel Allen, Viney Williams, Hertha Richardson and Jessie Sylvester, all of New Orleans, and Jerry Thomas, Lottie Coleman and Myrtle Jean Bowman, all of Compton; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DABNEY, Georgia LCAP 2/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Georgia Dabney, 83, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. DAIGLE, Theresa LCAP 2/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Theresa Daigle, 71, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. DANIEL, Eugene LCAP 2/19/1999 WINNFIELD -- Funeral services for Eugene Daniel, 76, will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 20, in Southern Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Jessup Cemetery in Many. Mr. Daniel died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in a Winn Parish hospital. DARTEZ, Bloffard J. LCAP 2/6/1999 Funeral services for Bloffard John Dartez, 90, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Dartez died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a retired salesman with Southern Furniture, where he worked for more than 50 years. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church for 62 years. Survivors include his wife, Edith Roderick Dartez of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marilyn Edith Dartez of Louisville, Ky.; one son, David Dartez of Boulder, Colo.; three brothers, Pressley Dartez of Lake Charles and Wilbur Dartez and Glovia Dartez, both of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Nolia LeBlanc of English Bayou, Marie Smith of Moss Bluff and Ruby Scoggins of Burlington, N.C.; and four grandchildren. DAVIS, Gladys H. LCAP 2/1/1999 Graveside services for Gladys H. Davis, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. Mrs. Davis died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in Montgomery, Ala. A native of Durant, Miss., she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Crowley High School and SLI where she earned a teaching certificate. She was a member of First Christian Church. She was president of the Louisiana unit of the WBCCI Trailer Club. She graduated in the first Red Cross Society of Volunteer Nurses trained at Patricias' Hospital where she worked during World War II. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy King of Montgomery, Ala.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Crowne Health Center, 1831 Zelda Rd., Suite100-10, Montgomery, AL 36106. DAVIS, Gladys H. LCAP 2/2/1999 Graveside services for Gladys H. Davis, 90, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 2, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in Montgomery, Ala. A native of Durant, Miss., she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Crowley High School and SLI where she earned a teaching certificate. She was a member of First Christian Church. She was president of the Louisiana unit of the WBCCI Trailer Club. She graduated in the first Red Cross Society of Volunteer Nurses trained at St. Patrick Hospital where she worked during World War II. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy King of Montgomery, Ala.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Crowne Health Center, 1831 Zelda Rd., Suite 100-10, Montgomery, AL 36106. DEROSE, John P. Jr. LCAP 2/25/1999 Funeral services for John P. DeRose Jr., 72, of Sulphur, will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Linehan will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. A native of New York, N.Y., he had lived in Gloucester Township, N.J., for 20 years prior to moving to Sulphur in 1976. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He served as mayor, police commissioner and president of the Civic Association of Gloucester Township. He owned and operated DeRose Flower Shop in Sulphur for the past 22 years. He was a member of the Maplewood-Hollywood Lions Club, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Versie "Penny" Morein DeRose; two daughters, Linda Williams of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Denise DeRose of Sulphur; one sister, Jennie Emma of Magnolia, N.J.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Maplewood-Hollywood Lions Club, the family said. DEROUEN, Beatrice C., Mrs. LCAP 2/9/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice C. DeRouen, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. DeRouen died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Youngsville, she was a resident of Lake Charles for 70 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She worked for Avon for more than 30 years. Survivors include one daughter, Fayetta Marie Cormie of Webster, Texas; one sister, Nola David of Freeport, Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. DIAMOND, Ann, Mrs. LCAP 2/5/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Diamond, 74, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Feb. 5, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today. Mrs. Diamond died at 8:19 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Covington, Tenn., she was raised in Dumas, Ark. and was a resident of Lake Charles since 1952. She was a graduate of Dumas High School, attended Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., received her bachelor degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and her master's degree from McNeese State University. She taught for over 20 years in the Calcasieu Parish School System, teaching at LaGrange High School, Washington High School and Pearl Watson Elementary. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Pat and Mike Diamond, both of Lake Charles, Steve Diamond of Sulphur and Mark Diamond of Houston; one daughter, Joan Diamond of Porterville, Calif.; one brother, Robert G. Weeks of Edgemont, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DICK, Paul LCAP 2/28/1999 DERIDDER -- Graveside services for Paul Dick, 85, will be at 4 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Dick died at 2:14 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. DINGLER, Thelma M. LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Manuel Dingler, 74, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignors Ronald Groth and Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Dingler died at 12:29 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1947. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the Pioneer Club, the Lake Charles Country Club and the Merry Mates. Survivors include one son, Ronald Ray Dingler; two daughters, Charmayne Dingler Yelverton and Charlotte Dingler Guillory, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Lloyd Manuel of Kinder; one sister, Alberta Fruge of Kinder; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society or St. Louis Catholic Foundation, the family said. DITTMAN, Mae M. LCAP 2/15/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mae Mary Dittman, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Duboise will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. A native of Convent, she had been living in the Lake Charles area since 1935, coming from New Orleans. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and Immaculate Conception Cathedral. She was a member of AARP and the VIP of St. Patrick Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Billie Mary Chavanne of Moss Bluff and Sharon Rita "Cookie" Phillips of Augusta, Ga.; one sister, Edna Miller of New Orleans; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. DOBBINS, Marie Dobbins ,Mrs. LCAP 2/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Marie Dobbins, 63, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. DOBBINS, Marie Francis LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral services for Mary Francis Dobbins, 63, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-3 p.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Dobbins died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was a member of Warren United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Dobbins of Lake Charles; four sons, Donald, James, Mark and Robert Francis, all of Lake Charles; one stepson, Kevin Dobbins of Lake Charles; four daughters, Brenda Easton, Carol Francis and Cassandra Guy, all of Lake Charles, and Jacqueline Baxter of Houston; one stepsister, Maureen Babineaux of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DOUCET, Theresa L. LCAP 2/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Theresa L. Doucet, 80, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Scott under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 8:30 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Doucet died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Scott, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She retired from the Louisiana Drivers License Bureau, where she worked from December 1952 to May 1977, with 25 years of service. Survivors include one son, Adolphe Vernon Doucet of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. DOUCET, Rita M. LCAP 2/21/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Rita May Doucet, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 21, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is until time of service. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mrs. Doucet died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in Jennings. A native of Mermentau and a resident of Jennings, she was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Richard Doucet of Sacramento, Calif., Stanley Doucet of Little Rock, Ark., and Ray Doucet of Jennings; three daughters, Patricia Green of Houston, Texas, Mrs. David (Carla) Fuger of Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Scott (Becky) Cormier of Jennings; six brothers, James Ray Lafosse of Lake Arthur, Clifford Lafosse of Lake Charles, Roy Lafosse of White Bear Lake, Minn., Raymond Lafosse and Thomas Lafosse, both of Welsh, and Henry Lafosse of Evangeline; her mother, Olive Lafosse of Welsh; and nine grandchildren. DOUGHARTY, Samuel T., Mrs. LCAP 2/1/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel T. (Bobbie) Dougharty, 49, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in The First Apostolic Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Charles Braneff Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Dougharty died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a Sunday school teacher and assistant to the secretary/treasurer at the First Apostolic Church. She was a Calcasieu Parish school bus driver. She was secretary at Sam's Discount Tire Center in DeQuincy. Survivors include her husband; one son, Dwayne Dougharty of Westlake; one daughter, Gwendola K. Langley of DeQuincy; one brother, Roy Burks of DeQuincy; three sisters, Sadie Chambers of Reeves, Melba Harver of Blackstone, Va. and Helen Vincent of Ennis, Texas; her mother, Mrs. Letha Burks of DeQuincy; and one grandchild. DOWDEN, Larry G. LCAP 2/25/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Larry Gene Dowden, 58, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 25, in First Baptist Church. Landon Gene Dowden and the Rev. Wallace Palmer will officiate. Burial will be in Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Dowden died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in a Natchitoches hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Leesville/Vernon Parish area. He was an information management supervisor at the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital at Fort Polk. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leesville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cheryl H. Dowden; one son, Landon Gene Dowden of Leesville; one daughter, Larilyn Genette Dowden of Leesville; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Ferguson of Milford, Ohio; one sister, Joy F. Dowden of Anacoco; his mother, Mrs. Myrtis Hays Dowden of Anacoco; and two grandchildren. DOYLE, Ronald LCAP 2/16/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Ronald Doyle will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Houston hospital. DOYLE, Ronald LCAP 2/17/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Ronald Doyle, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Herbert Phillips and Marvin Hicks will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the funeral home. A native of Singer, he worked for the federal government for 42 years. He recently retired from Fort Polk Department of Logistics Division. He was a decorated disabled veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of VFW Memorial Post 3802. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Doyle of DeQuincy; one son, Christopher Doyle of Sulphur; five stepsons, Anthony and Glenn Ray, both of Sulphur, Oran Glenn Stanley of DeQuincy, Louis Aaron Stanley of Singer and Clifton Stanley of Sugarland, Texas; five brothers, Rodney, Dorman and Norman Dale Doyle, all of DeQuincy, Gilbert Doyle of Singer and Wilbert Doyle of Corrigan, Texas; three sisters, Norma Droddy and Melba Preyear, both of Singer, and Linda McCue of Stuttgart, Germany; and 21 grandchildren. DUCHARME, Louise LCAP 2/22/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Louise Ducharme, 86, of Sulphur will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 22 from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. James Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery in Bel under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Ducharme died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Lafayette, she was a Lake Charles resident since 1942. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Harold Ducharme of Ragley, one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Annie) Cormier of DeQuincy; one sister, Gertrude Smith of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. DUGAS, Kathryn E. LCAP 2/7/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Kathryn Evelyn Dugas, 74, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in Hixson Chapel. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Dugas died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Tulsa, Okla., she was a lifelong resident of Vinton. She was owner and operator of Fatty Packaged Liquor. Mrs. Dugas was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Tony Dugas of Lake Charles; one daughter, Janet LeBouef; one brother, Fernon Bailey, Jr. both of Vinton; one sister, Agnes Young of Albuquerque, N. Mex.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DUHON, Ella LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Edward (Ella) Duhon, 82, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Feb. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Duhon died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. DUHON, Milton LCAP 2/11/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Milton Duhon, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mr. Duhon died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in Lake Charles. DUHON, Ella LCAP 2/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ella Duhon, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Sulphur hospital. DULANEY, Margie J. LCAP 2/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Margie Juanita Russell Dulaney, 69, of Goodlettsville, Tenn., will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home, Ruth Street. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today, and from 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Dulaney died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in Goodlettsville. She worked for Nelson Dodge and the Council on Aging before retiring and moving to Goodlettsville in 1994. Survivors include five sons, Dennie, Dwight and Rusty Russell, all of Sulphur, Preston Russell of Cecelia and Dexter Russell of Ohio; one daughter, Connie Russell Blair of Goodlettsville; one brother, Joseph "Dick" Kelley of Sulphur; two sisters, Lena Lyons of Carlyss and Lois Miller of Sulphur; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DUPLECHIN, Lloyd J. LCAP 2/6/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Lloyd J. Duplechain, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in the Indian Village Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. prayer vigil; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Duplechin died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, near Kinder. He was a native of Kinder and a retired welder from the Tennessee Gas Pipeline, where he worked for 35 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and received a Bronze Star. Survivors include his wife, Lolo Duplechin; three daughters, Stephania D. Jackson of Madison, Miss., Ginger Urdiales of Kinder and Tammy Adair of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. DUPLICHAN, Rufy Mae LCAP 2/12/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Rufy Mae Duplichan, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, wtih a rosary at 6 p.m. and vigil at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Duplichan died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in New Orleans. She was a native of Fenton and a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, David R. Duplichan of Lake Charles and Joe Duplichan and Patrick Duplichan, both of Welsh; three daughters, Marie D. Chapman of Lake Charles, Debra D. Darnell of Pearland, Texas, and Trina S. LaFleur of Moss Bluff; four brothers, Larry Saucier and Eddie Saucier, both of Kinder, Robert Saucier of Sulphur and Mike Saucier of Alexandria; and eight grandchildren. EAVES, infant LCAP 2/6/1999 CAMERON -- Funeral services for Clay Ethan Eaves, 3-month-old son of Bobby Ray and Jennifer Eaves, were at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Revs. Harry Prentice and Charles Fontenot officiated. Burial was in First Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. He died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Cameron. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Haille Elizabeth Eaves of Cameron; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Darla Eaves of Cameron; maternal grandparents, Willard and Patricia Reid of Longville; paternal great-grandparents, Vivian McDaniel of Cameron and Louis and Lorraine Blanchard of Johnson Bayou; maternal great-grandparents, Roy and Betty Skaggs of Longville and Lawrence and Diane Cockerham of Ferriday. EAVES infant LCAP 2/5/1999 CAMERON -- Funeral services for Clay Ethan Eaves, 3-month-old son of Bobby Ray and Jennifer Eaves, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 5, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Revs. Harry Prentice and Charles Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in First Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. He died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Cameron. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Haille Elizabeth Eaves of Cameron; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Darla Evans of Cameron; maternal grandparents, Willard and Patricia Reid of Longville; paternal great-grandparents, Vivian McDaniel of Cameron and Louis and Lorraine Blanchard of Johnson Bayou; maternal great-grandparents, Roy and Betty Skaggs of Longville and Lawrence and Diane Cockerhan of Ferriday. EKLUND,Roberta, Mrs. LCAP 2/13/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Roberta "Bert" Eklund, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Eklund died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in her daughter's residence in Brous-sard. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was the great-great-granddaughter of Jacob Ryan, one of the founding fathers of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Guy Ann Istre of Broussard; one sister, Mrs. Travis (Hattie) Howell of Houston; one grandchild; two foster grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. EKLUND, Roberta, Mrs. LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Roberta "Bert" Eklund, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Eklund died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Broussard. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a direct descendent of Lake Charles pioneer Jacob Ryan. Survivors include one daughter, Guy Ann Istre of Broussard; one sister, Mrs. Travis (Hattie) Howell of Houston; one grandchild; two foster grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. ELKINS, Milton LCAP 2/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Milton Elkins, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 17, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decouteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. A rosary was at recited Tuesday evening. Mr. Elkins died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in his Sulphur residence. A native of Church Point, he was a resident of Sulphur. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He owned Elkins and Leger Meat Market. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Elkins of Sulphur; one son, David Elkins of Carlyss; two daughters, Brenda Elkins Deline and Sandra Elkins Fontenot, both of Sulphur; seven sisters, Janelle Webster and Ruby Francois, both of Lafayette, Dean Loux, Katherine LeLeux, Aline Fontenot and Corine Barnes, all of Sulphur, and Mildred Richard of Church Point; eight grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. ERBELDING,Beverly H., Mrs. LCAP 2/15/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Hadnot Erbelding of Alexandria, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home in Alexandria and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hixson's in Lake Charles. Mrs. Erbelding died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles and the Order of Eastern Star. She retired after 30 years of service as a school teacher. Survivors include her husband, George Erbelding; two brothers, Ret. Col. James Hadnot of Supply, N.C., and John D. Hadnot of Chickasha, Okla.; and two sisters, Sallie Hadnot Brasher and Nettie Hadnot Uhrich, both of Alexandria. ERBELDING, Beverly H. LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Hadnot Erbelding of Alexandria, will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. Monday in Hixson Funeral Home in Alexandria and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hixson's in Lake Charles. Mrs. Erbelding died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles and the Order of Eastern Star. She retired after 30 years of service as a school teacher. Survivors include her husband, George Erbelding; two brothers, Ret. Col. James Hadnot of Supply, N.C. and John D. Hadnot of Chickasha, Okla.; two sisters, Sallie Hadnot Brasher and Nettie Hadnot Uhrich, both of Alexandria. EUBANKS, Dual C. LCAP 2/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dual C. Eubanks, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Gendron and Brother Ed Normantewicz will officiate. Burial will be in Goos Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Eubanks died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, in his residence. He majored in engineering at LSU where he earned his commission. He joined the Army, serving in World War II as a lieutenant. He was employed as a civil engineer. He was a supervisor of CCC and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a member of the ROTC, Beef Master Breeders Universal, Local 405 in Port Arthur, Texas and a life member of the Knights of Columbus 3015. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Fitzenreiter Eubanks; one son, Walter Eubanks of DeQuincy; two daughters, Margaret Cubbage of Sulphur and Ruth Ann Louviere of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Vaunceil) Foggin of Lake Charles and Mrs. Bob (Lola) McBroom of Valejo, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. FANGUY, Virgie L. LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral services for Virgie Lognion Fanguy, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Fanguy died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, she worked part time at Lake Charles Medical and Surgical Clinic. Survivors include one son, Robert Weston Fanguy of Dallas; one daughter, Deanna Shaw of Lake Charles; one step-son, Talbert Welsh Jr. of San Antonio; two sisters, Dorothy Boudreaux of Sulphur and Elain Turnley of Mandeville; three grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. FARRIS, Mildred LCAP 2/27/1999 Funeral services for Mildred Farris, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Angadiath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Farris died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in a local care center. A native of New Iberia, she resided in Lake Charles for 35 years. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Camille Mott of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. FARRIS, Mildred , Mrs. LCAP 2/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mildred Farris, 88, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. LADA, Patricia Ann LCAP 2/25/1999 Funeral services for Patricia Ann Lada, 41, of 2219 East Belden will be at 5:30 p.m. today, Feb. 25, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow at a later date. Visitation is from 4 p.m. She died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was employed at the Crab Palace for many years. Survivors are two sons, Bobby and Leonard Lada, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Gant of Orange, Texas and Mrs. Claudia Augusta of Lake Charles; and two brothers, Calvin Carrier of Austin, Texas and Edgar Carrier of Lawrence, Kan. FAULK, Maxine LCAP 2/4/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Maxine Faulk, 82, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 4, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Mrs. Faulk died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in a Gueydan care facility. FITZGERALD, Shirley LCAP 2/12/1999 PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Funeral services for Shirley Savoie Fitzgerald, 47, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in St. John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Steve Byrne will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas, under the direction of Broussard's Mortuary of Nederland, Texas. Visitation will be from noon today, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Fitzgerald died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. She was a native of Leonville and had lived in Port Neches for 26 years. She was a bookkeeper in Port Arthur for seven years and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, John Fitzgerald of Port Neches; two sons, John Dale Fitzgerald II of Austin, Texas, and Shawn Michael Fitzgerald of Nederland; four brothers, Paul Savoie, Leroy Savoie and Emery Savoie, all of Lake Charles, and Roy Hardy of Port Barre; and two sisters, Tracy Roy of Lake Charles and Jeanette Powell of Houston. FLOOD, Guy F. LCAP 2/9/1999 Funeral services for Guy Frederick Flood, 65, of Westlake will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Flood died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Clearfield, Pa., he lived in the Moss Bluff-Westlake area for 46 years. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a diesel mechanic with Ruan and Ergan. He was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rita Leger Flood of Westlake; one son, Bryan Flood of Lafayette; two daughters, Karen Simon of Bell City and Penny Guillory of Moss Bluff; five stepchildren; one brother, Harry Flood of Clearfield, Pa.; three sisters, Clair Young of Mineral Springs, Pa., Pearl Lilly of Ypsilantia, Pa. and Bertha Rodi of Clearfield; 12 grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Myrtle LCAP 2/12/1999 ESTHERWOOD -- Funeral services for Myrtle LeBlanc Fontenot, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 12, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Monsignor Paul Metrejean will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum in Crowley under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Rosaries were recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Fontenot died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in her residence. She was a 1936 graduate of St. Michael High School in Crowley and a graduate of a two-year business administration course at South Louisiana Institute (USL). She worked for the state Rice Experiment Station in Crowley for several years. During World War II, she worked for the War Department at Naval Headquarters and District Transportation Corps in New Orleans. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Acadia Post 15. She was a member of the Estherwood and Midland high school PTAs and the Estherwood Elementary PTO. In August 1993, she was given an appreciation award for 40 years of service to the PTOs in Ward 5 and to the Acadia Parish School Board. She was a member of the St. Margaret Ladies Altar Society, a CDA organist and a historian and member of the St. Margaret rosary group. She received the Bishop's Service Award of the Diocese of Lafayette in November 1993. Survivors include one son, Dr. Bennett Paul Fontenot of Lafayette; one daughter, Myrlene Fontenot Miller of Wallington, Pa.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Margaret Catholic Church in Estherwood, the family said. FONTENOT, Anna B. LCAP 2/11/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Anna Belle Fontenot, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 2:37 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Evangeline, she lived in Kinder for 47 years. Survivors include her husband, Edwin J. Fontenot; one son, Francis Breaux Jr. of California; two daughters, Mrs. Connie Matheson of Kinder and Mrs. Cynthia Corbello of Lake Charles; one brother, Huey Navarre of Jennings; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Noe of Jennings and Mrs. Stella Barkate of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Anna B., Mrs. LCAP 2/9/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Anna Bell Fontenot, 70, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died at 2:37 p.m. Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. FONTENOT, Anna B. LCAP 2/10/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Anna Bell Fontenot, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 2:37 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Evangeline, she lived in Kinder for 47 years. Survivors include her husband, Edwin J. Fontenot; one son, Francis Breaux Jr. of California; two daughters, Mrs. Connie Matheson of Kinder and Mrs. Cindy Carbello of Lake Charles; one brother, Huey Navarre of Jennings; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Noe of Jennings and Mrs. Stella Barkate of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Huey D. LCAP 2/15/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Huey David Fontenot, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. James Duplechin will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Fontenot died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a resident of Kinder. He retired from the Air Force. Survivors include two brothers, Rollie Fontenot of Lake Charles and Charles Fontenot of Kinder; and one sister, Jodie Cockrell of Slidell. FOREMAN, Melvin L., Mrs. LCAP 2/18/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Melvin L. (Jennie Cranford) Foreman, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. C.D. Thornton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Foreman died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Indian Village, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1930. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Louis B. Foreman of Lake Charles; one daughter, Melvina Kroll of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FRANCOIS, Rebecca E. LCAP 2/26/1999 EUNICE -- Memorial services for Rebecca Elizabeth "Becky" Francois, 32, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. She died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. A graduate of St. Edmund High School and LSU, she was a co-worker of the Premier Physical Therapy Clinic in New Orleans. Survivors include one brother, Bernard Francois of Lake Charles; her father and stepmother, Jimmie and Brenda Francois of Eunice; her mother and stepfather, Judith and Charles Derbes of Eunice; and her grandparents, Willard and Anna Marie Wilkinson of Moss Bluff and Robert and Dollie Gooch of Willow Springs, Mo. Memorials maybe made to The League in Support of Animals, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, La. 70174, or P.P.H. Cure Foundation, 1826 R. Street NW, Washington DC 20009, the family said. FRANKLIN, Richard P. LCAP 2/2/1999 PATTERSON -- Funeral services for Richard Paul Franklin, 33, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home. Mr. Franklin died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. FRY, Harold H. LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Harold H. Fry, 78, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local care center. FRY, Harold H. LCAP 2/23/1999 Funeral services for Harold H. Fry, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial with military rites will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Fry died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mineral Wells, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 43 years. He was a retired master sergeant in the Air Force, having served 20-plus years. He served in the South Pacific before World War II and was a survivor of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He participated in the battles of Midway and Guadacanal and was the recipient of the Air Medal with Clusters and a presidential citatiion. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked for PPG Industries for a number of years. He retired from Louisiana Tank in 1987. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Joan Sutherland Fry; two sons, Russell ''Rusty'' Fry and Robert ''Bob'' Fry, both of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements for Cheryl Kaye Petitjean, 54, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Jan. 19 in her residence. GALLOW, Laura B. LCAP 2/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Laura Belle Gallow, 75, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. GALLOW, Clarence , Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence (Laura B.) Gallow, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with an 8 p.m. rosary. Mrs. Gallow died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Elton, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Survivors include one son, Lawrence Gallow of Monroe; one daughter, Clarice Gallow of Carson, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. GASSIOT, Vinnie M. LCAP 2/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Vinnie M. Gassiot, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 11, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Gassiot died at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. GIBBS, Thomas A. Sr. LCAP 2/22/1999 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Thomas A. Gibbs Sr., 76, of Junction Community will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Gibbs died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. GIDDENS, Sue Trotti LCAP 2/21/1999 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Graveside services for Sue Trotti Giddens, 55, of Smyrna, Tenn., will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Vahalla Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Woodfin Memorial Chapel of Smyrna. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon Monday in the cemetery chapel. Mrs. Giddenns died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in a Murfreesboro, Tenn., hospital. She was a native of Kirkwood. Survivors include her husband, Charles Giddens; two daughters, Sandy Thomas of Pittsburg, Tenn., and Cheryl Solway of Valamosa Springs, Ala.; one brother, Webster Trotti of Bridge City, Texas; one half-sister, Abajean Crumpter of Bridge City; and three grandchildren. GOUDEAU, Zulu , Mrs. LCAP 2/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Zulu Goodeau will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. GRANGER, Odelise LCAP 2/13/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Odelise "Toot" Granger, 74, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Granger died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she lived in the Lake Charles area for over 23 years. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and of the Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, Clifton Fruge, Archie Fruge and Scott Simpson Granger, all of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Madeline Phipps of Jacksonville, Fla., Florence Guillory of Richard and Betty Faye Blaine of Moss Bluff; one sister, Ida Mae Blanchard of Eunice; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. GRAY, Sidney L. LCAP 2/21/1999 COVINGTON -- Private services for Sidney L. Gray, 80, were under the direction of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home. Mr. Gray died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in Covington. The Jennings native was a resident of Lake Charles until 1960 and of Baton Rouge from 1960. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was mayor of Lake Charles from 1953-1961, executive director of the Louisiana Municipal Association and executive director of the Capital Region Planning Commission. He was a member of St. James Masonic Lodge in Baton Rouge, was a past Worshipful Master and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite. Survivors include four sons, Richard E. Gray of Houston, Sidney B. Gray of Lafayette, John B. Gray of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Michael E. Gray of Lake Charles; two daughters, Martha G. Cockerham of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Debby G. Rountree of Covington; 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. GREGORY, Garvin LCAP 2/5/1999 Memorial services for Garvin Gregory, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jolene Gleasman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, Neb., at a later date. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Gregory died at 12:19 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Brainard, Minn., and had lived there and in Sidney before moving to Lake Charles 20 years ago. He worked for Universal Services and was a former member of the Elks Foundation. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Gregory of Casper, Neb., and Kay Shelley of Sidney; one son, Robert Gregory of Wilbur, Neb.; three brothers, Chesley Gregory of Sulphur, Manford Gregory of Pine River, Minn., and Stanley Gregory of Virginia, Minn.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, the family said. GREGORY, Garvin LCAP 2/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Garvin Gregory, 65, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 12:09 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. GROH, John H. LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral services for John Henry Groh, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Pass will officiate. Masonic Rites will be included. Private burial will be at a later date. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from noon Monday. Mr. Groh died at 9:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of St. Louis, Mo., he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having been stationed in Washington, D.C. He lived in Beaumont, Texas, prior to his retirement as port director for the Port of Beaumont. A past director of the Port of Lake Charles, he was past president of the Gulf Ports Association in Lake Charles and Beaumont, a past board member of the American Association of Port Directors and a member of the Sabine District Transportation Club. A charter member of the Krewe of Contraband and of the Habibi Shriners, he was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Rudolph Krause Masonic Lodge and past president of the Elks Club. He was a member of and a deacon in the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Jean Stoll Groh; one son, Gary W. Groh of St. Louis, Mo.; and one daughter, Diane Groh Buonasera of Missouri City, Texas. GUIDRY, Bernice M. LCAP 2/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Bernice Mae Guidry, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Guidry died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Iota, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Arthur Butch Guidry and Richard Leon Guidry, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Monetta Louise Ross of Virginia; one brother, Wilbur Bonin of Sulphur; one sister, Edna Holbrook of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. GUIDRY, Raymond J. LCAP 2/26/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Raymond Joseph Guidry, 82, will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Frances Fitzsimmon will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Guidry died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Norco and had lived in Sulphur since the late 1940s. He retired from Cities Service after 30 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He attended Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Guidry of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; two sons, Ray Joseph Guidry of Deatsville, Ala., and Michael D. Guidry of Sulphur; four daughters, Linda Ann Meaux of Tuscaloosa, Catherine Greenblatt of Prairieville, Joyce Anita Talley of Wetumpka, Ala., and Celia Ann Bailey of Baton Rouge; one brother, Rene Joseph Guidry of Sulphur; three sisters, Rose Mary Aucoin and Rita Gibbons both of Sulphur, and Ruby Raso of Thibodeaux; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Charles LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Charles Guillory, 43, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Charles LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" Guillory, 42, will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 21, in Union Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Joseph Bernard Sr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Monday, followed by burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. in the church. Mr. Guillory died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Union Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Kristina Ruth Guillory, Katrina Tenelle Trahan, Kellee Michelle Trahan, all of Lake Charles, and Kesha Nicole Guillory of Grambling; three brothers, Alfred, Allen and Joseph Guillory Jr., all of Lake Charles, two sisters, Shirley Ann Bartie and Lillie Mae Eaglin, both of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. GUILLORY, Mark A. LCAP 2/7/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mark Anthony Guillory, 32, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Sulphur. GUILLORY, Mark A. LCAP 2/8/1999 Funeral services for Mark Anthony Guillory, 32, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 11 a.m. Mr. Guillory died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in Sulphur. Survivors include two brothers, David Guillory of Lake Charles and Anthony Stevison of Lafayette; three sisters, Susan Papilion and Chantel Glaze, both of Lake Charles and Tammy Garcia of Upland, Calif.; and his father, Hillman Guillory of Lake Charles. HANCHEY, J.A. LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral services for Mr. J.A. "Pat" Hanchey, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday. Mr. Hanchey died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in his residence. A native of Mittie, he lived in Lake Charles. He retired from Conoco. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hanchey; two sons, Randall Hanchey of Baton Rouge and Stephen Hanchey of Cairo, Egypt; four daughters, Patricia Berry of Leesville, Judith Hanchey of New Orleans, Penelope Bauer of Fort Collins, Colo., and Candace Meadors of West Point, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HARDY, Laura F. LCAP 2/28/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Laura Fruge Hardy, 81, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. HARPER, Boyce O. LCAP 2/20/1999 DRY CREEK -- Funeral services for Boyce O'Neal Harper, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Harper died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. HARPER, Stella P., Mrs. LCAP 2/18/1999 LECOMPTE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Puckett Harper, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in Lamourie Baptist Church. The Revs. Ralph Self and Michael D. Hardaway will officiate. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Brothers in Alexandria. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Harper died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Lamourie Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school until last year. Survivors include three sons, Ray Puckett of Sulphur, Roy "Pete" Puckett of Lena and Don Puckett of Minden; two stepsons, Dr. J. Thomas Harper of Orange Park, Fla. and G. Robert Harper of Alexandria; one stepdaughter, Beth Kilman of DeRidder; one sister, Vera H. Chelette of Alexandria; seven grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Lamourie Baptist Church-Building Fund, 810 Highway 470, Lecompte, LA 71346, the family said. HARRIS, Effie LCAP 2/1/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Effie Harris, 80, will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville. She died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in a Leesville hospital. HASKINS, Jason E. LCAP 2/17/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Jason Eugene Haskins will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery in Elizabeth under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Haskins died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in an automobile accident. HATSFELT, Eugenia, Mrs. LCAP 2/8/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eugenia "Jeanne" Hatsfelt, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 8, in West Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Hatsfelt died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. HAUSER, Albert LCAP 2/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Albert Hauser, 85, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in the Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Revs. Jon E. Tellifero and Charlie Crews will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Hauser died at 12:24 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in his residence. A native of Gueda Springs, Kan., he lived most of his life in Beauregard Parish since August 1918. He was a self-employed saw-miller owner, rancher, farmer ad nursery owner. He attended Broadlands Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Chrystal S. Hauser; one son, Ray A. Hauser of DeRidder; two daughters, Maxie H. Sonnier of DeRidder and Dana Hauser of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home or the charity of one's choice, the family said. HAWKINS, Richard LCAP 2/12/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Richard Hawkins, 37, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Hawkins died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. HEBERT, Malcolm G. LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral services for Malcolm Gordon Hebert, 73, of Sweetlake will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne Taylor and Glenn Ducharme will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Hebert died at 4:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Sweetlake. He was a retired farmer and rancher. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Gordon and Malcolm D. Hebert, both of Lake Charles and Patrick Eraste Hebert of Sweetlake; one daughter, Martha Ledano of Sweetlake; one sister, Dorothy Tarter of Orange, Texas; his mother, Mable Helms Hebert of Merryville; and five grandchildren. HEINTZ, Robert J. LCAP 2/10/1999 Private graveside services for Robert J. Heintz, 96, will be held today, Feb. 10, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. A memorial service will be held in Chicago at a later date. Mr. Heintz died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in a local care center. He was a native of Chicago and had lived there most of his life before moving to Lake Charles 10 years ago. He was a summa cum laude graduate of St. Viator College. Survivors include one daughter, Lynn Marie Hale of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren. HENEGHAN, Katherine H. LCAP 2/22/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Katherine Holbrook Heneghan, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 22 in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Heneghan died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. She was a graduate of DeRidder High School, and she attended McMurry College of Women in Jackson, Ill., and Centenary College in Shreveport. She was formerly on the board of directors of First National Bank of DeRidder and the board of directors of Beauregard Country Club. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Peterman of Seabrook, Texas, and Barbara Andrepont of Friendswood, Texas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HENNEY, Allen LCAP 2/2/1999 Funeral services for Allen Henney, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Henney died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, he lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was retired from Local 207. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Thibodeux Henney; two sons, Joseph Donald Henney Sr. and Leo Paul Henney Sr., both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mary Joyce White of Goldriver, Calif., Celestine Edwards of Pearland, Texas and Betty Jean Weldon and JoAnn Garland, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Paul Henney and Leo Henney, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Alverta Jenkins of Lake Charles and Rose Briscoe of Opelousas; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. HEXT, Harold LCAP 2/21/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Harold Hext, 89, of Rosepine will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Forest Cemetery. Mr. Hext died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1999, in DeRidder. HIGDON, Goldie LCAP 2/5/1999 HERNANDO, Miss. -- A memorial service for Goldie Mary Spencer Higdon, 88, was held Monday, Jan. 18, in Colonial Hills Baptist Church. The body was cremated. Mrs. Higdon died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999. She was a native of McNabb, Ark. She was a church accompanist for 76 years. She served in churches in Okmulgee, Okla., Conway, Ark., North Little Rock, Ark., and Sulphur. She served 28 years in First Baptist Church in Lake Charles and 23 years in Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark. She was a graduate of McNeese State College. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Anne Higdon Sayger of Hernando; four grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. HIGGINBOTHAM, Bertha LCAP 2/15/1999 Funeral arrangements for Bertha Higginbotham, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. HIGGINBOTHAM, Bertha D. LCAP 2/16/1999 Funeral services for Bertha Daigle Higginbotham, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Wednes-day, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Higginbotham died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she was a Lake Charles resident for most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Jackie Higginbotham of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ruby Latiolais of Lake Charles and Ivy Tredell of Lewisburg; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HOLM, Donelle V. LCAP 2/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Donelle Viola Holm, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Trinity Episcopal Church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m Saturday in Glenwood Cemetery in Houston under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died 10:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. HOOKER, Laura LCAP 2/13/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Laura Ellie Hooker will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hooker died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in a Covington hospital. HORNE, Michael L. LCAP 2/17/1999 SUGARTOWN -- Funeral arrangements for Michael Lee Horne, 19, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Oakdale hospital. HORTON, Alvie LCAP 2/20/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Alvie Horton, 69, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 20, in the United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Horton died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in Alexandria. HOUSTON, Marvin S., Mrs. LCAP 2/28/1999 SOAP STONE COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marvin S. (Edna) Houston, 86, of Pitkin, will be in Hopewell United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Theriot will officiate. Burial will be in Black Jack Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Houston died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in her residence. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Vernon and Allen parish public schools. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and of Rosepine Chapter 204 of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and the Cattlemen Cowbelles Association. Survivors include one borhter, Carman W. Oakes of Leesville. HUCK, Stephannie E. LCAP 2/4/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Stephannie Ellzey Huck, 48, will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg, Texas. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Huck died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Forestburg, she was a resident of Sulphur. She attended LaGrange High School and graduated from Zuni High School in New Mexico. She worked many years as a secretary. Survivors include her husband, Gene Huck; two sons, Stephan Luther Goyne of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Alex Paul Huck of Sulphur; one daughter, Courtney Michelle Huck of Sulphur; one brother, Eric Judson Ellzey of Forestburg; two sisters, Sonja E. Davison of Hurst, Texas and Shelia Donne Lemoine of Houston; and her parents, Dixie Lee and Helen Ellzey of Forestburg. HUNTER, Phelon L. LCAP 2/11/1999 STERLINGTON -- Funeral services for Phelon Lavoy "Phil" Hunter, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12 in Paron Baptist Church. The Rev. Kurt Auger will officiate. Burial with full military rites and Masonic services will be in Ouachita City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Hunter died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. He was a retired sergeant major in the Army. He was a business owner in Lake Charles for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Lake Charles and Sterlington Masonic Lodges, a 32nd-degree Mason and a Shriner. He was a member of the Young Men's Business Club and Lake Charles Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Ilse Ritter Hunter; one son, Lanny Lavoy Hunter of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Heidi Hunter Smith of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Olan Wayne and Charles Hunter, both of Sterlington; one sister, Mrs. Shirley Hunter Moore of Sterlington; his mother, Mrs. Era Hunter of Sterlington; and four grandchildren. HYATT, Viola M. LCAP 2/28/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Viola Mae Hyatt, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Hargroves Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Hyatt died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in her residence. HYATT, Claude LCAP 2/6/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Claude Hyatt, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today. Mr. Hyatt died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was an oil-field worker and a retired 15-year employee of the town of DeQuincy. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 3802. Survivors include one son, Calvin Hyatt of DeQuincy; one daughter, Dorothy Lee of DeQuincy; five stepdaughters, Kimberly Beason of Fourney, Texas, Shirley Daniels of Merryville, Debra Williamson of Epps, Darline Wedgman of DeQuincy and Brenda Johnston of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Roy Hyatt of Apopka, Fla.; one sister, Lois H. Champaigne of Breaux Bridge; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. IRLE, Mary E. LCAP 2/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mary E Irle, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy. Mrs. Irle died at 1:07 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in the Jasper, Texas, hospital. IRVIN, Kimberly C. LCAP 2/1/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Kimberly Cooley Irvin, 32, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Masters will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday in the funeral home; and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Irvin died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native and a resident of DeRidder. She was a graduate of DeRidder High School and attended Northwestern State University. She was employed by Carlson Wagonlit as a travel agent at Fort Polk. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include her husband, Timothy M. Irvin; one brother, Brent A. Cooley of Dubberly; one sister, Audra P. Cooley of Houston; and her parents, Theron and Frances Cooley of DeRidder. JACKSON, Everette LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral arrangements for Everette Jackson, 86, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in a local care center. JACKSON, Frances D. LCAP 2/14/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Frances D. Jackson, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Jackson died at 5:42 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. JACKSON, Everette LCAP 2/23/1999 Funeral services for Everette Jackson, 86, will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jessie R. Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Jackson died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in a local care center. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church. He was a member of the Golden Chain Masonic Lodge. Survivors include one sister, Ardell Kirkwood of San Francisco. JAMES, Patricia A. LCAP 2/26/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Patricia Ann "Pat" James, 55, of Moss Bluff will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in First Baptist Church in DeRidder. The Rev. Ban Henderson will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. James died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in her residence. She was past owner of Catfish Hut Restaurant in DeRidder and Catfish Cabin of Jasper, Texas, and owned Catfish Cabin of Moss Bluff. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include her husband, Dwayne ''Sonny'' James; one son, Timothy Dwayne James of Lumberton, Texas; one daughter, Robin Elizabeth Coburn of Austin, Texas; one sister, Faye McWilliams of Lumberton; and two grandchildren. JHANBAKHFH, Darlene B. LCAP 2/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Darlene Booty Jhanbakhfh, 37, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday in Kurthwood. JHANBAKHSH, Darlene B. LCAP 2/28/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Darlene Booty Jhanbakhsh, 37, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 28, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in her residence. JOHNS, Johnny LCAP 2/23/1999 BUNKIE -- Funeral services for Johnny Johns, 89, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Monsignor Steve Test and the Rev. Scott Chemino will officiate. Burial will be in Garden Catacomb Mausoleum under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home. Visitation is 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a Christian wake service at 7 p.m.; and 8-10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Johns died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a Lake Charles care center. He was a native of Lafayette. He signed a professional baseball contract with the New York Yankees where he was assigned to the Joplin, Mo. farm club in 1936. He spent the off season in Bunkie and after a few years in Missouri, made Bunkie his home, where he played semi-pro baseball. He retired in 1989 as fire chief, having served 37 years. He had been a fireman for 43 years. He started the Avoyelles Firemen's Association in 1979. He served two terms on the Bunkie City Council, starting the Bunkie Recreational Program in 1953 during his term. In 1956 he started the "Bunkie Kids Day," which was an annual event in baseball for 23 years. He was the Bunkie "Citizen of the Year" in 1979, the Bunkie Jaycee "Father of the Year" in 1977. He was honored in 1965 by the Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association for his volunteer service in recreation. Survivors include two sons, Michael Johns of Lake Charles and Ronnie Johns of Sulphur; two sisters, Rose Welborn of Baton Rouge and Gladys Kojis of Bunkie; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bunkie Recreational Program, P.O. Box 630, Bunkie, LA 71322, the family said. JOHNSON , Carrie LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Carrie Johnson, 85, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. JOHNSON, Carrie I. LCAP 2/14/1999 HINESTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie I. Johnson, 90, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Fellowship Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in Alexandria. JOHNSON, Carrie LCAP 2/17/1999 Funeral services for Carrie Johnson, 85, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Johnson died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Banks of Houston and Johnny Ray Jordan of Eunice; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JORDAN, Wilma LCAP 2/21/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Wilma Jordan, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Robeline. Mrs. Jordan died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in Leesville. KAHN, Arthur J., Mrs. LCAP 2/11/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur J. (Jenora Hale) Kahn, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 11, in Delhomme Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Richardson will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Kahn died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in a Carencro care center. A native of Arcadia, she was a registered nurse, having graduated from Baptist Hospital Nursing School in Alexandria. She was a counselor for alcohol and drug abusers for the last 25 years and was active in Alcoholics Anonymous, Girls Scouts and organizations at Northside High School. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Arthur Ted Kahn of Jeanerette; one daughter, Mrs. Jyro (Marilyn) Guidry of Sunset; and four grandchildren. KAVANAUGH, Edna B. LCAP 2/9/1999 NATCHITOCHES -- Funeral services for Edna Brady Kavanaugh, 87, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 9, in Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The Rev. Patrick Braquet will officiate. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Kavanaugh died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in her residence. A native of LaPlace, she was a resident of Natchitoches. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Survivors include her husband, Forrest M. "Mr. Pat" Kavanaugh Sr.; one son, Forrest M. "Buddy" Kavanaugh Jr. of Shreveport; one daughter, Lois K. Breaux of Moss Bluff; one brother, Sidney Brady of LaPlace; and four grandchildren. KEIGLEY, Mary Alice LCAP 2/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mary Alice Keigley, 57, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:15 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Keigley died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Crowley and resident of Sulphur, she worked for Austin Industrial for 14 years as a personnel manager. Survivors include one son, Richard Louis Keigley of Hackberry; one daughter, Virginia Lyne George of Homosassa, Fla.; her mother, Hilda Lynette LeBlanc of Sulphur; her companion, Larry Hutton of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. KELLEY, Hubert , Mrs. LCAP 2/26/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Hubert (Edith H.) Kelley, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Johnson and Trevor Kelley will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Kelley died at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Glenmora, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 48 years. She was a member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church. She was an avid bowler and a member of the 600 Club. Survivors include her husband; one son, James Edward Kelley of Lake Charles; one daughter, Patricia Kelley Dufrene of Lake Charles; one brother, Murphy Johnson of Oakdale; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. KERSHAW, Henry LCAP 2/13/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Henry Kershaw, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary. Mr. Kershaw died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Morse, he lived most of his life in Cameron. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a farmer, trapper, hunter and worked for Menhaden Indus-tries. He retired from the state highway department and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survivors include one son, Wayne Kershaw of Lake Charles; and one brother, Lazime Ker-shaw of Cameron. KEY, John C. LCAP 2/20/1999 Funeral services for John C. "Jake" Key, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alwyn Willis will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. prayer service; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Key died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Cheneyville, he lived most of his life in Sulphur. He lived in Lake Charles for the past 10 years. He was an Army veteran. He was owner and operator of John & Jer-Ree's clothing stores. He was a retired operator from Cities Service and a member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne B. Key; one son, Jerry Lynn Key of Sulphur; one stepson, Wade Hanchey of Lake Charles; four stepdaughters, Mona DeFries and Mary Ellen Fontenot, both of Gillis, and Kathy Derouen and Elaine Newman, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Jean Lewis of Garland, Texas; four grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. KEY, John LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for John Key, 78, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. KILE, Kevin LCAP 2/23/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Kevin Kile, 36, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in First Baptist Church of Westlake. Finers Cryer will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Kile died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in a Houston hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He was a graduate of Westlake High School and McNeese State University. He was self employed. Survivors include his wife, Mary Kile; two sons, Mikey and Channing Kile, both of Westlake; one brother, Michael Kile of Westlake; one stepbrother, Eric Miller; his father, Gene Kile of Westlake; his mother, Connie Hebert of Lake Charles; his stepmother, Patti Kile of Westlake; paternal grandmother, Mimi Kile of Westlake; and maternal grandmother, Constance Hebert of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to American Surgical Foundation, 13 Elm St., Manchester, Mass. 01944, c/o Kevin Kile Foundation, the family said. KOONCE, Matilda LCAP 2/26/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Matilda Koonce, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. She was a lifelong resident of the Houston River area. She was a charter member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Richard G. Koonce and Gerald D. Koonce, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Nelba Brown and Nedra Shenfield, both of Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. KOONCE, Evelyn H. LCAP 2/24/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Evelyn Harrington Koonce, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. The Revs. Lonnie Gothurp and Neil Treme will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Koonce died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Indian Bayou, she was a Sulphur resident for 66 years. She was a retired LPN from St. Patrick Hospital. She was a charter member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Charles Martin Koonce of Sulphur, David Scott Koonce of Las Vegas and Joseph Thomas Koonce Jr., of Craig, Col.; three daughters, Joann Treme of Sulphur, Mary Koonce of New Orleans and Grace Willson of Sulphur; one sister, Mrs. Lorena Patterson of Carlyss; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. KOONCE, Matilda LCAP 2/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Matilda Koonce, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 27, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. She was a lifelong resident of the Houston River area. She was a charter member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Richard G. Koonce and Gerald D. Koonce, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Nelda Brown and Nedra Shenfield, both of Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. KRAMUM, Willie C. LCAP 2/26/1999 A prayer service for Willie Cranon ''Trigger'' Kramum, 86, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 26, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Brownsville Church Cemetery in Columbia, La.. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. today. Mr. Kramum died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Columbia, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Rosa C. Woods of Monroe; and one brother, Bernstien Cranon of Detroit. KRAMUM, Willie LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Willie Kamum, 86, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. LACOUR, Alvin LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alvin Lacour, 69, of Sulphur will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Sulphur hospital. LADA, Patricia LCAP 2/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Patricia Lada, 42, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. LADA, Patricia A. LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Patricia A. Lada, 41, of 2219 E. Belton St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. LAFLEUR, Eddie E. LCAP 2/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Eddie E. LaFleur, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. LAFLEUR, Eddie E. LCAP 2/28/1999 Funeral services for Eddie E. LaFleur, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. LaFleur died at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 1. He retired as business agent with Teamsters Local 969. Survivors include his wife, Mona LaFleur of Lake Charles; eight sons, J.B., Vic, David, Bobby, Robert, Phil and Eddie E. LaFleur Jr., all of Lake Charles, and Russell LaFleur of Bozeman, Mont.; three daughters, Helen Fontenot of Lake Charles, Barbara Cooper of Orange, Texas and Lisa Reed of Anaheim, Calif.; three brothers, Nolan LaFleur of Houston, Ernest LaFleur of Lake Charles and Michael LaFleur of Port Arthur, Texas; two sisters, Vernice Stine of Orange and Clarice Harrington of Longville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie LaFleur of Lake Charles; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. LAFLEUR, Betty C. LCAP 2/23/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Betty Caswell LaFleur, 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 17, from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The Rev. Jules Arceneaux will officiate. Burial will be in Saint Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mrs. LaFleur died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a resident of Brewster, Mass. Survivors include three sons, Bernie LaFleur of Pulaski, Va., Darrell LaFleur of Lake Charles and Timothy LaFleur of Sulphur; one daughter Kathy Homburg of Manchester, N.H.; four brothers, Lee Caswell of Youngsville, Lawrence Caswell of Eunice, Shelton Caswell of Lafayette and Larry Caswell of St. Landry; two sisters, Mrs. Caffery "Tina" LeJeune and Mrs. Nelton "Gerri" Andrepont, both of Eunice; and six grandchildren. LAFLEUR, Betty C. LCAP 2/17/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Betty C. LaFleur, 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 17, from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The Rev. Jules Arceneaux will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mrs. LaFleur died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Eunice, she was a resident of Brewster, Mass., where she was a driver for disabled children. Survivors include three sons, Bernie B. LaFleur of Pulaski, Va., Darrell A. LaFleur of Lake Charles and Timothy J. LaFleur of Sulphur; one daughter, Kathy L. Holmberg of Manchester, N.H.; four brothers, Lee Caswell of Youngsville, Lawrence Caswell of Eunice, Shelton Caswell of Lafayette and Larry Caswell of St. Landry; two sisters, Mrs. Caffery (Tina) LeJeune and Mrs. Nelton (Gerri) Anderpont, both of Eunice; and six grandchildren. LAFLEUR, Lillian, Mrs. LCAP 2/9/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian "Toot" LaFleur, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 9, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. LaFleur died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. LAMARTINA, Sam LCAP 2/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sam Lamartina, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery in Pineville. The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Lamartina died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Alexandria, he was a resident of the Lake Charles-Sulphur area for most of his life. He was a retired master sergeant with the Air Force and served with the National Guard and the Army as a chief warrant officer. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Lamartina of Sulphur; one son, Larry J. Lamartina of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Mary Fasentold, Rose Goeldem and Lena Mae Schwiederek. LANDRENEAU, Janie LCAP 2/27/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Janie Landreneau, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. She died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999. LANGLEY, Willie M. LCAP 2/10/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Willie Mae Langley, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10, from St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Langley died at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. LANGLEY, Martha R. LCAP 2/8/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Martha Ray Langley, 70, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. LANGLEY, Mildred W. LCAP 2/27/1999 LEWISVILLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Mildred Edna Williams Langley, 80, will be at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 27, in Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home. The Rev. Ben Smith will officiate. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, 1999 in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Langley died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in her residence. A native of Ragley, she resided in Lake Charles for many years. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Charles and a member of Lakeland Baptist Church. She worked as a school cafeteria manager at College Oaks School and a member of the Calcasieu Parish Retired Cafeteria Workers. She was also a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary in Lake Charles. Survivors include two daughters, Lana Barker of Lewisville, Texas, and Ida Holland of Hobbs, N.M.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Lakeland Baptist Church Building Fund for the Educational Building, the family said. LANGLEY, Martha R. LCAP 2/9/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Martha Ray Langley, 70, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 9, in Church of Christ. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Langley died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. LANTHIER, Ida , Mrs. LCAP 2/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ida Lanthier, 79, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. LANTHIER, Ida, Mrs. LCAP 2/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Lanthier, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 12, from Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Lanthier died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. LAVAN, Angelus LCAP 2/1/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Angelus Lavan, 87, of Oberlin will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Oakdale hospital. LAVAN, Angeleus LCAP 2/5/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Angeleus Lavan, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in True Faith Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. He died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. LAWLER, Ruby LCAP 2/25/1999 Funeral services for Ruby Lawler, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bob White will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Friday, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Lawler died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Utica, Miss., she had lived in the Lake Charles area since 1930. She was a member of The First Christian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Alice Harmon of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LEBLANC, Vernie A. LCAP 2/10/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Vernie Aline LeBlanc, 86, will be announced by Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Sulphur. LEBLANC, Forrest J. LCAP 2/11/1999 IOWA -- Funeral services for Forrest John LeBlanc, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 11, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mr. LeBlanc died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Lacassine/Iowa area. He served in the Army, was a salesman for an insurance company and was a bank officer for Calcasieu Marine Bank for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Jean LeBlanc; one son, Roche Anthony LeBlanc; three daughters, Joy Lynn LeBlanc of Iowa, Dana Leah Hanes of Groves, Texas, and Judith Ann Guidry of Lake Charles; one brother, Donald LeBlanc of Iowa; two sisters, Gloria Richard of Iowa and Nedia J. Sonnier of Morse; his mother, Ledia Marie LeBlanc of Iowa; and 12 grandchildren. LEBLANC, Vernie A. LCAP 2/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Vernie Aline LeBlanc, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 11, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mrs. LeBlanc died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in Sulphur. LEBLANC, Dana Sue LCAP 2/26/1999 Funeral services for Dana Sue LeBlanc, 38, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 1 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a 1978 graduate of LaGrange High School and a data processing graduate of Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus. She was a student at McNeese State University and worked as a tutor for the School Board at the Calcasieu Juvenile Detention Center. Survivors include one son, Ricky Steve LeBlanc II of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Briana Lynn LeBlanc of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Carl Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and Keith Thibodeaux of Sulphur; one sister, Jill Trahan of Lake Charles; and her maternal grandmother, Rose Berzas of Lake Charles. LEBLANC, Helen M. LCAP 2/11/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral arrangements for Helen M. LeBlanc, 79, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. She died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Cameron hospital. LEBLANC, Mary H. LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hunter LeBlanc, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Westlake Bible Missionary Church. The Revs. Kennith Adamson and Paul Pumpelly will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, and from 11 a.m. in the church. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in her residence. A native of Nevada, Mo., she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was co-owner and operator of LeBlanc Net Shop in Lake Charles. She was a member of Westlake Bible Missionary Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and youth director for the past 30 years. Survivors include two sons, Floyd J. LeBlanc and Raymond R. LeBlanc Sr., both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Jeanne M. Farque of Lake Charles and Betti Jo Trout of Sulphur; one brother, Darrell Hunter of Great Bend, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. LEBLANC, Helen M. LCAP 2/12/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Helen M. LeBlanc, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Rev. Lannis Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. LeBlanc died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in the Cameron hospital. A lifelong resident of Cameron, she was the cook for a fish factory and the Catholic priest. Survivors include two sons, Shelton LeBlanc of Cameron and Phillip LaSalle of Patterson; two daughters, Jeanette Bell of Hayward, Calif., and Carol Newton of Cameron; 13 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. LEBLANC, John LCAP 2/12/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for John LeBlanc, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Mr. LeBlanc died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in Lake Charles. LEBLANC, Forrest J. LCAP 2/10/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Forrest John LeBlanc, 61, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mr. LeBlanc died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Kaplan, he lived most of his life in the Iowa, La. area. He served in the Army, was a salesman for an insurance company and was a bank officer for Calcasieu Marine Bank for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Jean LeBlanc; one son, Rocke Anthony LeBlanc of Iowa, La.; three daughters, Joy Lynn LeBlanc of Iowa, Dana Leah Hanes of Groves, Texas, and Judith Ann Guidry of Lake Charles; one brother, Donald LeBlanc of Iowa; two sisters, Gloria Richard of Iowa and Nedia J. Sonnier of Morse; his mother, Ledia Marie LeBlanc of Iowa; and nine grandchildren. LEGE, Milton LCAP 2/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Milton "Scat" Lege, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Casanade Cemetery in Kaplan under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Lege died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Gueydan, he was a resident of Sulphur for the past 24 years. He was an employee of Livingston Shipyard for 35 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Agnes C. Lege; one stepson, Randy Meyers of Carlyss; two stepdaughters, Ramona Andrepont of Carlyss and Janice Rogers of Cameron, Okla.; one sister, Lois Lege of Kaplan; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LEGER, Paul Jr. LCAP 2/6/1999 BAYOU ROUGE -- Funeral services for Paul "Buster" Leger Jr., 47, of Westlake, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, in the First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Dallas Shuff, Charles Nugent and Timothy Creel will officiate. Burial will be in Bayou Rouge Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Leger died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in his residence. A native of Palmetto, he lived in Westlake for many years. He was a graduate of Palmetto High School and attended McNeese State University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Conoco for 28 years and at the time of his death he worked as a lab quality tester. He was a member of OCAW 4-555, and of Living Way Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Shuff Leger; one son, Paul "Tre' " Leger III of Westlake; and two brothers, Clyde C. Leger of Westlake and Bryan E. Leger of Clear Lake, Texas. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. LEMOINS, Olide LCAP 2/12/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Olide Lemoins, 85, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 12, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon. Mr. Lemoins died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Opelousas and a longtime resident of Kinder. Hee was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1934-36. He was a member of the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Chevis Lemoins; six sons, Martin Lee Lemoins of Beaumont, Texas, Francis T. Lemoins of Lafayette, Patrick Lemoins of Lake Charles, Andrew Lemoins of Kinder, and Robert J. and Michael Lemoins, both of Edna, Okla.; one daughter, Clara Louise Lemelle of Fenton; 18 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LEMOINS, Olide LCAP 2/11/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Olide Lemoins, 85, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Lemoins died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in his residence. LEONARD , Janet D. LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Janet Daigle Leonard, 33, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. scripture service, and 8-10:45 a.m. Mon-day. Mrs. Leonard died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of New Orleans, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a retail sales clerk. Survivors include her husband, Donald Wayne Leonard; two daughters, Kayla and Kimberly Leonard, both of Lake Charles; one stepson, Corey Wayne Leonard; one stepdaughter, Christina Leonard, both of Welsh; two brothers, Timothy Daigle of Lake Charles and Mark Daigle of Westlake; four sisters, Kathy Veillon of Westlake, Debra Woodruff of Middleburg, Fla., Mona Daigle of Lake Charles and Susan Chaline of Grand Lake; her father, Dale Daigle of Moss Bluff; her mother, Sylvia Thibo-deaux of Basile; her paternal grandmother, Eva Bertrand of Lake Charles; and her paternal grandfather, Duclide Veronie of Basile. LIBBEY, Charles Jr. LCAP 2/11/1999 PASADENA, Texas -- Funeral services for Charles "Casey" Libbey Jr., 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 11, from St. Pius V Catholic Church. Graveside service and interment will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport. Arrangements are under the direction of Pasadena Funeral Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mr. Libbey died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in Pasadena. He was a native of Bangor, Maine. He retired from the chamber of commerce as a research manager in both Lake Charles and Shreveport. Survivors include one son, Charles Mayo Libbey of LaMarque, Texas; one daughter, Carol Howard of Pasadena; two brothers, Francis Libbey of Silver Spring, Md. and Ken Libbey of Phoenix; two sisters, Priscilla Flynn of Alexandria and Mary McLaughlin of Arnold, Md.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association Processing Center, P.O. Box 64421, St. Paul, MN 55164-9355, the family said. LITTLE, Dorothy M. LCAP 2/5/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Little, 73, were at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas officiated. Burial was in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Little died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a native and resident of Sulphur. Survivors include one son, Seth Little of Sulphur; two daughters, Penny Taylor of Moss Bluff and Debbie Grimball of Sulphur; two brothers, Noah Carrier of Sulphur and Porter Carrier of California; two sisters, Marguerite Little of Sulphur and Irene Trahan of Hemphill, Texas; and four grandchildren. LONG, Charlotte LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral services for Charlotte Jean Long, 43, of Moss Bluff will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Feb. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Bird Nest Cemetery in Gillis. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Long died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Moss Bluff and a retail sales clerk. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Otis and Pansy Long of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Ricky D. Long of Gillis and Johnny Long of Trinity, Texas; one sister, Lisa M. Landry of Moss Bluff; and one stepsister, Michelle D. Dowden of Ragley. LOUVIERE, Mary L. LCAP 2/23/1999 NEW IBERIA -- Funeral services for Mary Lynne Louviere, 49, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rev. Steve LeBlanc will officiate. Interment will be in Beau Pre Cemetery under the direction of Evangeline Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. She died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a New Iberia hospital. She graduated from New Iberia Senior High School and received her bachelor's degree in education and master's degrees from McNeese State University. She taught at Frasch Elementary for the Calcasieu Parish School System for 27 years. Survivors include her brother, Albert "Timmy" Musemeche of Gretna; and her mother, Carolyn Davis Louviere of New Iberia. LOVICK, Ronald P. LCAP 2/1/1999 Funeral services for Ronald P. Lovick, 59, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. Mr. Lovick died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, in Las Vegas. A native of Illinois, he lived in Las Vegas. He was retired from the Air Force. He was a member of the Las Vegas Gun Club. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one son, Ronald J. Lovick of Hollywood, Fla.; one daughter, Karan Spears of Lake Charles; four brothers, Danny Lovick of California, Kenneth Antos of Kentucky, David Antos of Indiana and Roy Antos of Washington; two sisters, Carol Ann and Joy Antos, both of Florida; his father, Jack Lovick of Las Vegas; his mother, Anne Puzas Lovick Antos of Indiana; and one grandchild. LOVICK, Ronald P. LCAP 2/2/1999 Funeral services for Ronald P. Lovick, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Visitation continues today. Mr. Lovick died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, in Las Vegas. A native of Illinois, he lived in Las Vegas. He was retired from the Air Force. He was a member of the Las Vegas Gun Club. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one son, Ronald J. Lovick of Hollywood, Fla.; one daughter, Karan Spears of Lake Charles; four brothers, Danny Lovick of California, Kenneth Antos of Kentucky, David Antos of Indiana and Roy Antos of Washington; two sisters, Carol Ann and Joy Antos, both of Florida; his father, Jack Lovick of Las Vegas; his mother, Anne Puzas Lovick Antos of Indiana; and one grandchild. LUTE, Gussie H. LCAP 2/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gussie Hebert Lute, 92, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:10 a.m. Friday in her residence. LUTE,Gussie H., Mrs. LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Gussie Hebert Lute, 92, 2522 Ruth St., will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Holy Church. Elder Larry Gasaway will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, with burial to follow in Hi-Mount Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Hebert died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in her residence. A native of Cameron, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was longtime member of Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Holy Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Octavia Goree of Phoenix, Mrs. Gustavia Bell of Enid, Okla., Mrs. Orphey D. Lewis of Lake Charles and Christine Lute of San Antonio; five sons, Ralph Lute, Joseph Lute, Tom Lute and Rocky Lute, all of Lake Charles, and Murl Lute of Denver; one sister, Mrs. Alice Cormier of Lake Charles; 30 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren; and a number of great-great-grandchildren. LYONS, Leonard H. LCAP 2/11/1999 ALEXANDRIA -- Funeral services for Leonard H. Lyons, 96, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Pineville. Mr. Lyons died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. MABREY, Wallace P. LCAP 2/25/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Wallace P. Mabrey, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 in Glenmora United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Mabrey died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in his residence. MANUEL, Edward LCAP 2/24/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Mr. Edward "Blanc" Manuel, 66, of Lake Charles, will be at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 24, in Ardoin's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morein Cemetery in Mamou. Mr. Manuel died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in a local care center. MARCANTEL, Silton LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral services for Silton "Blackie" Marcantel, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Marcantel died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he moved to the Lake Charles and Sulphur area in 1955. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one son, Tony Marcantel of Vinton; one daughter, Crystal Von Rosenberg of Lake Charles; five brothers, Edward Marcantel of Carlyss, Harold Marcantel of Vinton, Gerald and James Marcantel, both of Lake Charles and Charles Marcantel; one sister, Beryl Marcantel; his mother, Agnes Marcantel, all of Westlake; and six grandchildren. MARQUEZ, Doris LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Doris "Dot" Marquez, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Marquez died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1986. She was a nurse and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Lee Marquez of Lake Charles; one daughter, Su Ann Primeaux of Carlyss; one brother, Charles Guidry of Kinder; one sister, Gloria Johnson of Carlyss; and one grandchild. MARTIN, Edward Jr. LCAP 2/8/1999 TEE-MAMOU -- Funeral services for Edward Martin Jr., 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 8, from St. Jules Chapel. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Mr. Martin died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. MARTIN, Edward Jr. LCAP 2/7/1999 Funeral arrangements for Edward Martin Jr., 85, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. MATTHEWS, Margaret M. LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Elbert (Margaret Mae Gibbs) Matthews, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Matthews died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sweetlake, she was a resident of Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a graduate of Hackberry High School. She was a sales clerk at The Fair store for many years. She retired as a bookkeeper for Lake Charles Medical and Surgical Clinic, and worked for a while at Gordon's Jewelry store. She was a member of the Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Elbert Matthews; and one brother, Jesse Gibbs of Deweyville, Texas. MAYEUX, Hilda B. LCAP 2/28/1999 MOREAUVILLE -- Funeral services for Hilda B. Mayeux, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 1, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Monsignor John M. Timmermans will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Escude Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Mayeux died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Moreauville, she graduated from Moreauville High School and Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She served in the Army during World War II as a registered nurse. She was director of nursing at Rio Sol Nursing Home in Mansura for several years. She was an active registered nurse for over 45 years. Survivors include one son, John H. Mayeux Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Susanne Fos of Baton Rouge and Johnette Laborde of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. MCCOOL, Dorris P. LCAP 2/13/1999 ATTALA CO., Miss. -- Funeral services for Dorris P. "Mac" McCool, 73, will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in Doty Springs Baptist Church. The Revs. Frank Smith and Don Ray will officiate. Burial will be in Doty Springs Cemetery under direction of Jordan Funeral Home. Mr. McCool died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in a Jackson, Miss., hospital. A native of McCool, Miss., he was a resident of Carthage, Miss. He was a World War II Army veteran, and had received a purple heart. He was a retired service manager with Chrysler Inter-national Harvester. He was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church in Carthage. Survivors include his wife, Grace Beckham McCool; two daughters, Carolyn McCool Oliver of New Orleans and Patricia McCool Browning of Fort Worth, Texas; five stepsons, Terry Beckham and Mark Beckham, both of Clinton, Miss., Harry Beckham of Carthage, Guy Trahan of Arizona and Mitch Trahan of Tidgeland, Miss.; two stepdaughters, June Beckham Cote of Greenville, S.C., and Cynthia Commer of Kosciusko, Miss.; four brothers, Robert E. McCool of Ethel, Miss., Charley McCool of Kosciusko, Miss., Edward McCool of Weir, Miss., and Keith McCool of McCool; four sisters, Daisy Algood of Weir, Miss., Dorothy Cox of McCool, Nancie Bradford of Louisville, Miss., and Ruthie Leonard of Drew, Miss.; five grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Doty Springs Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society, the family said. MCDANIELS, Warren LCAP 2/9/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Warren "Bozo" McDaniels, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Mr. McDaniels died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in the Crowley hospital. MCDANIELS, Warren LCAP 2/8/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral arrangements for Warren "Bozo" McDaniels, 71, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday in the Crowley hospital. MCDONALD, Idelle I. LCAP 2/13/1999 DRY CREEK -- Memorial services for Idelle Iris McDonald, 82, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Dry Creek Baptist Church under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. She died at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in Prattville, Ala. MCELWEE, Fred D. LCAP 2/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Fred D. McElwee, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 18 in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Revs. Doyle Cooper and Jerry Masters will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. McElwee died at 6:47 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in his residence. Reared in Oakdale, he lived in the New Orleans area for many years before moving to DeRidder in 1993. He was a veteran of the Marines. He was a retired construction worker and owner of Fred's Yard Service. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Joy Singers, Nursing Home Music Ministry and Prayer Ministry. He was a 32nd degree mason of Masonic Lodge 271 and an Associate Patron of Pinehurst Chapter 33, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Joyce McElwee; one son, Christopher McElwee of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Cindy McElwee of Odessa and Maggie McElwee of Carriere, Miss.; one stepson, Roger Hickman of Branson, Mo.; one brother, Frank W. McElwee of Shreveport; two sisters, Audrey Ann Pike of Austin, Texas and Ruth Pollard of DeRidder; his mother, Margaret McElwee of DeRidder; five stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchildren. MCGEE, C.R. LCAP 2/5/1999 DEVILLE -- Funeral services for C.R. McGee, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in Holloway Baptist Church. The Rev. Jack West will officiate. Burial, with Masonic graveside services, will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. McGee died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in his residence. A native of Hollis, Okla., he was a resident of Deville. He was a Navy veteran. He was a project manager for Fish Engineers of Houston and spent his career working in the petrochemical industry all over the United States, Canada, the Virgin Islands, Central and South America and many parts of Asia. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge 62 of Altus, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Rosier McGee; two sons, Russell McGee of Gilchrist, Texas, and Marshall McGee of Deville; two daughters, Laura Aurioles of Austin, Texas, and Caroline McGee of Deville; two stepsons, Brian Smith of Pineville and David Smith of Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Nealie Harmon of Lubbock, Texas; and 11 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Holloway Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, in care of Jerry Norris, 440 Gene Gunter Road, Deville, La. 73128. MELTON, Charles W. Jr. LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Charles W. Melton Jr., 49, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday in his residence. MERRITT, Scott A. LCAP 2/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Scott Anthony Merritt, 36, will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Olivet Baptist Church. The Rev. Mark Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Merritt died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a sheriff's deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department from 1981-1994. He was a private first class serving as an identification and evidence technician with the Sulphur Police Department since 1994. Survivors include his wife, Lucie Merritt; one sister, Lisa Ann Merritt of Sulphur; and his mother, Faye Elise Merritt of Sulphur. METCALFE, Nora L. LCAP 2/6/1999 JENNINGS -- Graveside services for Nora Lois LeMaire Metcalfe, 93, of Mount Vernon, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 6, in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Miguez Funeral Home and Harvey Funeral Home. Mrs. Metcalfe died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in Mount Vernon. MEYERSON, Jules H. LCAP 2/26/1999 Graveside services for Jules Henry Meyerson, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 26, in Goos Cemetery. Rabbi Jennifer Weiner will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. Meyerson died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in Shreveport. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, and resident of Shreveport, he was a volunteer for Overton Brooks hospital in Shreveport. He was a member of the Army Air Corps prior to World War II and the Coast Guard during World War II. He was a former member of the Elks Club and was a member of American Legion Post 14 and the 40 and 8 Club in Shreveport. Survivors include his wife, Rose Severs Meyerson of Shreveport; two sons, Michael Meyerson of Shreveport and William Meyerson of New York; one daughter, Mary Lyn Hammann of Seabrook, Texas; and two grandchildren. MILES, Leta L. LCAP 2/15/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Leta Leger Miles, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, from St. Jude Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Micelli will officiate. Interment will be in St. George Mausoleum under the direction of Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. with a rosary at 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Miles died at 10:23 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. She was a native of Duson. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frances Miles Frost of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Ben and Bernard Leger, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Gladys Trouard of Lake Charles and Marie Gautreaux of Duson; and three grandchildren. MILLER, Elizabeth LCAP 2/5/1999 Funeral services for Elizabeth Louise Miller, 59, of San Diego will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. James Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Miller died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in a San Diego hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived here for most of her life before moving to California about three years ago. Survivors include two sons, Donald Miller of San Diego and David Miller of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Ronda Stanfield of Ragley and Cheryl Grass of Vidor, Texas; and three grandchildren. MOORE, Annie B. LCAP 2/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Annie Marie Brown Moore, 49, of 1520 Brick St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:45 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. MOORE, Ruth I. LCAP 2/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Ruth Irene Moore, 79, of Cottonwood will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. MOORE, Annie B., Mrs. LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Annie (Marie Brown) Moore, 49, of 1520 Brick St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in The Church at Lake Charles. The Rev. Frederick LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Moore died at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ville Platte, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of The Church at Lake Charles. Survivors include three daughters, Vallery Brown of Lake Charles, Shanda Brown of Ville Platte and Monica Moore of Kansas City, Mo.; two sons, Shonta Moore of Lake Charles and Dwight Moore of Palmetto; five sisters, Alice Ceasar, Elma Ardoin, Rose Brown and Nelda Brown, all of Lake Charles, and Edwa Lewis of Ville Platte; three brothers, Delta and Bertrand Brown, both of Ville Platte, and Wilbert Brown of Mamou; and 20 grandchildren. MOUTON, Paul LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral services for Paul Mouton, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Mouton died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. A graduate of Lafayette High School, he attended SLI (USL). He served in World War II in the Army Air Corps earning the Air Medal, the European Theater Medal with eight Battle Stars, and the Presidential Unit Citation. He was shot down in a B-24 over Regensberg, Germany, in Feb. 1944, but evaded capture, making his way to Allied forces in Italy with the help of the underground. He returned to Italy in Dec. 1944 for a second tour of duty. He was a yardmaster for Southern Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1985. He was scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 22 LaGrange High School and Troop 107 Our Lady Queen of Heaven, and had earned a 15-year pin in scouting. He worked as a unit commissioner and taught wood carving at Camp Edgewood Scout Camp. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where he was a head usher. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Knights of Columbus Council 4562 where he was Grand Knight and treasurer for a number of years. He was a member of Lake Charles Moose Lodge 1378 and was awarded Rookie Moose of the Year honors from the state and local lodge in 1979-80. He was a member of W.B. Williamson Post 1 and a member of the United Transportation Union. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Sellers Mouton; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Paulette) LaFleur of Moss Bluff, Mrs. A.P. (Pamela) Leonards and Mrs. Gene (Penny) Duffy, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Dudley Mouton and George Mouton, both of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. NATION, Ned LCAP 2/6/1999 STARKS -- Memorial services for Ned Nation, 65, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at 4981 Pete Nation Road. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Nation died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in Starks. He was lifelong resident of Starks. Survivors include his wife, Lynda Nation of Palmyra, N.Y.; one daughter, Anissa Nation of San Antonio; two brothers, Fred Nation of Glasgow, Ky., and Kenneth Nation of Starks; and two sisters, Sadie Pennick of Orange, Texas, and Belle Lawson of Starks. NATION, Ned LCAP 2/5/1999 STARKS -- Memorial services for Ned Nation, 65, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in his residence at 4981 Pete Nation Road. Mr. Nation died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in Starks. NEIL, Jesse L. LCAP 2/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jesse L. Neil, 60, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. NEIL, Jesse L. LCAP 2/12/1999 Funeral services for Jesse Lewis Neil, 60, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 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 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8-10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Neil died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mackinaw, Ill., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1958. He was an Air Force veteran. He retired as a plant foreman from Hercules Inc. after many years of service. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Carpenter Neil; one son, Craig Neil of West Bend, Wisc.; one daughter, Melody Neil Hartwell of Lake Charles; one brother, William E. Neil, Hawthorne, Calif.; two sisters, Shirley Jones of Kelso, Wash., and Ruby Sumpter of Clarkston, Wash.; and seven grandchildren. NEIL, Jesse L. LCAP 2/13/1999 Funeral services for Jesse Lewis Neil, 60, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 13, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Mr. Neil died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mackinaw, Ill., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1958. He was an Air Force veteran, and retired as a plant foreman from Hercules, Inc. after many years of service. He was a member of Immaculate Concep-tion Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Carpenter Neil; one son, Craig A. Neil of West Bend, Wis.; one daughter, Melody Neil Hartwell of Lake Charles; one brother, William E. Neil of Hawthorne, Calif.; two sisters, Shirley Jones of Kelso, Wash., and Ruby Sumpter of Clarkston, Wash.; and seven grandchildren. NELSON, Alton L. LCAP 2/5/1999 DERIDDER -- Memorial services for Alton L. "Al" Nelson will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Nelson died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. NETTY, Petrenella , Mrs. LCAP 2/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Petrenella Netty, 59, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in her residence NETTY, Petrenella L. LCAP 2/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Petrenella (Pet) Lewis Netty, 59, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in 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 will be from 8 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Netty died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in her residence. A native of Elton, she lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a member of Union Mission Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward Netty; eight daughters, Mrs. Cindy McZeal, Mrs. Wanda Broussard, Rachel Netty, Gloria Netty and Tabathia Netty, all of Jennings, Mrs. Cathy Morrow of Lake Charles, Mrs. Dinah Reder of Houston and DeEdria Brackens of Dallas; four sons, Terrance Netty and Steven Netty, both of Jennings, Kevin Netty of Lake Charles and Cedric Netty of Houston; two stepsons, Terry Simon and Kurt Simon, both of Jennings; five sisters, Mrs. Birdell Perkins of Jennings, Mrs. Isabell Green, Mrs. Barbara Green and Mrs. Caroline Burton, all of Houston, and Mrs. Shirley Anderson of Los Angeles; one brother, James Lewis of Crowley; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis of Jennings. NETTY, Petrenella, Mrs. LCAP 2/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Petrenella Netty, 59, will be announced by H.G. Raphael Funeral Home. She died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in her residence. NEWSOM, Tiffany D. LCAP 2/14/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Tiffany Danee Newsom, 20, of Jennings, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Ms. Newsom died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. NICHOLS, Lue Ella LCAP 2/7/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Lue Ella Nichols, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Nichols died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. NUGENT, Mark B. LCAP 2/23/1999 GEORGETOWN -- Funeral services for Mark Brandon Nugent, 26, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery in Tullos under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pineville. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Nugent died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in Baton Rouge from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A native of Metairie, he was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a service technician for Sears. Survivors include his wife, Kelly Guin Nugent; two sisters, Sally Ann Barron and Terry Lynn Nugent, both of DeQuincy; and his parents, the Rev. Paul and Linda Nugent of DeQuincy. NUGENT, Mark B. LCAP 2/24/1999 GEORGETOWN -- Funeral services for Mark Brandon Nugent, 26, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 24, in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery in Tullos, under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pineville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mr. Nugent died Saturday, Feb. 20, in Baton Rouge from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A native of Metairie, he was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a service technician for Sears. Survivors include his wife, Shelly Guin Nugent; two sisters, Sally Ann Barron and Terry Lynn Nugent of DeQuincy; and his parents, the Rev. Paul and Linda Nugent of DeQuincy. O'BANNON, Charles L. LCAP 2/6/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Charles Leon O'Bannon, 33, were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Hargrove Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Kennon, George Smith and Jerry Chadick officiated. Burial was in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mr. O'Bannon died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in DeQuincy. A lifelong resident of the DeQuincy area, he attended DeQuincy High School. The owner and operator of Contraband Auto Sales, he was a member of Dailey's Boxing Team of Ragley and the Better Business Bureau. A sponsor of Lake Charles and DeQuincy sports teams, churches and schools, he was a Partner in Education of S.J. Welsh Middle School. He was a former member of the High School Rodeo Association. Survivors include four sons, Christopher Leon O'Bannon of DeQuincy and Charles Alexander O'Bannon, Brandon Chase O'Bannon and William Shannon O'Bannon, all of Lake Charles; four bothers, Leroy and Frankie O'Bannon and Terry and Tony Smith, all of DeQuincy; three sisters, Connie Griffin and Lisa Schysm, both of DeQuincy, and Sondra Peace of Zachary; and his parents, Dorothy and Gerald Smith of DeQuincy. O'BANNON, Charles L. LCAP 2/2/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Charles Leon O'Bannon, 33, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in The Hargrove Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Kennon, George Smith and Jerry Chadick will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the church. Mr. O'Bannon died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in DeQuincy. He was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy area.He attended DeQuincy High School. He was owner and operator of Contraband Auto Sales. He was a member of Dailey's Boxing Team of Ragley, the Better Business Bureau and a sponsor of DeQuincy Sports Teams, churches and schools. He was a former member of High School Rodeo Association. Survivors include four sons, Christopher Leon O'Bannon of DeQuincy and Charles Alexander O'Bannon, Brandon Chase O'Bannon and William Shannon O'Bannon, all of Lake Charles; four brothers, Leroy and Frankie O'Bannon and Terry and Tony Smith, all of DeQuincy; three sisters, Connie Griffin and Lisa Schysm, both of DeQuincy and Sondra Peace of Zachary; and his parents, Dorothy and Gerald Smith of DeQuincy. OATES, Evelyn L. LCAP 2/1/1999 SAN ANTONIO -- Funeral services for Evelyn L. Oates, 78, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Mission Park South. The Rev. Jerry Gardner will officiate. Burial will be in Mission Park South Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Oates died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ragley, Texas, and a former resident of Lafayette, she lived in Lake Charles for the last 20 years. She retired after 15 years with Kroger. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons, Raymond Oates of Lake Charles, Sam Oates of Gatesville, Texas and Ed Oates of Mooringsport; one daughter, Mamie Fitzgerald of San Pedro, Calif.; two brothers, Walter Finigan of Mabank, Texas, and Ted Atkinson of Los Angeles; one sister, Sally Gardner of Bogalusa; 21 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, the family said. OLIVER, Wanda T. LCAP 2/8/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Wanda Trahan Oliver, 38, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Oliver died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in Westlake. A native of Naples, Italy, she lived in Westlake. She graduated from McNeese State University. She was a teacher at Westlake High School and received the 1998 Teacher of the Year Award at Westlake High. She was a sponsor of the Westlake High Academic Club and was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church where she taught CCD classes. Survivors include her husband, Willard Oliver; two sons, Phillip Paul Oliver and Daryl Wayne Oliver, both of Westlake; one daughter, Laura Jakelyn Oliver of Westlake; two brothers, Randal Trahan of Westlake and David Trahan of Houston; one sister, Janet Fontenot of Kinder; her mother, Lynda Osborn Trahan of Westlake; and her grandmother, Mary P. Trahan of Lake Charles. PAPILLION,Bessie D., Mrs. LCAP 2/16/1999 MALLET -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie D. Papillion, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, from St. Ann's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Mrs. Papillion died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. PATAI, Robert E. LCAP 2/6/1999 Funeral services for Robert Edwin Patai, 63, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Hammond hospital. PATAI, Robert E. LCAP 2/7/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mr. Robert Edwin Patai, 63, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, in Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday. Mr. Patai died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in a Hammond hospital. A native of New Orleans, he was a Moss Bluff resident. He attended Martin Behrman High School in Algiers and attended Loyola University. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Geo. H. LehLeitner in New Orleans and was self-employed as a manufacturer's representative at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Ann Patai; two brothers, Frank Patai, Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Thomas Patai; one sister, Joan Corona; and his mother, Catherine Patai, all of New Orleans. PATTON, Charles LCAP 2/15/1999 Funeral arrangements for Charles Patton, 91, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 7 p.m. Saturday in his residence. PATTON, Charles J. Sr. LCAP 2/16/1999 Funeral services for Charles James Patton Sr., 91, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed House will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Patton died at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in his residence. A native of St. Louis, Mo., he had lived in the Lake Charles area since 1945. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving in the 5th Air Force in the Pacific Campaign. He retired from Cities Service as an electrician after more than 25 years of service. Survivors include one son, Charles J. Patton Jr. of Peachtree City, Ga.; and two grandchildren. PAYNE, Joseph LCAP 2/28/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Joseph Payne, 86, of Goudeau will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Friday in an Alexandria hospital. PEDEN, Bernice P. LCAP 2/10/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Bernice P. Peden, 72, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Leesville. PEDEN, Bernice P. LCAP 2/11/1999 LaCamp -- Funeral services for Bernice P. Peden, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in LaCamp Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in Alexandria. PERKINS, Kyle LCAP 2/5/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Kyle Carter Perkins, 77, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 5, in the DeQuincy Church of Christ. Brother Ray Hyatt and J.D. Franks will officiate. Burial will be in McFatter Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Perkins died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. Hee was an Army veteran of World War II, receiving a Bronze Star and other awards. He was formerly employed by Union Pacific Railroad and was an operator for Conoco-Vista, retiring in 1983. He was a member and former elder of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Richard of Haynesville and Kay Greer of Houston; two sisters, Mildred Wallace and Pat Hyatt, both of DeQuincy; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. PERKINS, Tom LCAP 2/25/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Tom Perkins, 59, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. PERKINS, Kyle C. LCAP 2/4/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Kyle Carter Perkins, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in the DeQuincy Church of Christ. The Revs. Ray Hyatt and J.D. Franks will officiate. Burial will be in McFatter Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Perkins died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was an Army veteran of World War II., receiving a Bronze Star and other awards. He was formerly employed by Union Pacific Railroad and as an operator for Conoco-Vista, retiring in 1983. He was a member and former elder of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Richard of Haynesville and Kay Greer of Houston; two sisters, Mildred Wallace and Pat Hyatt, both of DeQuincy: three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. PERKINS, Tom S. LCAP 2/26/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Tom. S. Perkins, 59, of DeQuincy will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 26, in Lunita Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Perkins died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. PETE, Adam LCAP 2/25/1999 Funeral services for Adam Pete, 64, will be at 8 p.m. today, Feb. 25 in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronnie Myrick will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Friday with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Mr. Pete died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Medora Bryant and Mrs. Mary Tousaint, both of Lake Charles, Mrs. Mabel Wilson of California and Mrs. Ophelia Lavan of Oberlin. PETE, Lawrence Sr. LCAP 2/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lawrence "Sarge" Pete Sr., 77, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Nkedife will officiate. Burial with full military rites will be in the church cemetery under the direction of H.G. Raphael and Sons Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Pete died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in his residence. A native of Opelousas, he moved to Jennings at an early age. He joined the Army in 1942 and retired in 1972 as command sergeant major. After retiring, he became director of the City Parks and Recreation Department for two years and was general manager of the American Legion Baseball Pony League. He was president of the Jennings chapter of the NAACP and was past commander of Frank Thibodeaux American Legion Post 520, a member of Clubs 21 and 26, a member of Lake Arthur VFW Post 3244, a member of Mount Olive Masonic Lodge 202. He was commissioner in charge of placing voting machines and was a member of the U.S. Army Retirement Council for the past 21 years. He was also the proprietor of South Side Main Street Car Wash, a member of James Ward Federal Credit Union and Jennings Daily News Route Manager for 26 years. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the Jeff Davis VA Health Clinic. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary M. Pete; five sons, CSM Lawrence Pete Jr. of Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Terrence J. Pete of Raleigh, N.C., George E. Pete of Olympia, Wash., and Clarence C. Pete and Michael A. Pete, both of Jennings; four daughters, Beverly Ann Pete Perkins, Carolyn L. Pete and Michelle L. Pete, all of Jennings, and Loretta E. Pete of Oakland, Calif.; seven sisters, Pearlie Simon and Ruby P. Hall, both of San Mateo, Calif., Iris P. Charles and Ella P. Sims, both of San Francisco, Geraldine P. Watson of Jennings, Judith P. Antoine of Lake Charles and Lela P. Cormier of Sacramento, Calif.; three brothers, Russell Pete of Jennings, Edward Pete Jr. of Beaumont, Texas, and Melvin Pete of San Francisco; his mother, Mrs. Lorena Rideaux Pete; and 17 grandchildren. PETE, Adam LCAP 2/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Adam Pete, 64, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. PETE, Lawrence LCAP 2/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Sgt. Lawrence Pete, 77, will be announced by Raphael Funeral Home. He died at 2 a.m. Saturday in his residence. PETITJEAN, Cheryl K. LCAP 2/7/1999 Funeral services for Cheryl Kaye Petitjean, 54, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Feb. 7, with a 6 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Petitjean died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in her residence. A native of Ames, Iowa, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and was a retired lab analyst at Cities Service. Survivors include one son, Michael Ardoin of Lake Charles; two daughters, Lissa Ardoin of Westlake and Jill Vernier of Euless, Texas; one brother, Robert Nicholas of Humble, Texas; her mother, Hazel Ann May of Basile; and seven grandchildren. PETITJEAN, Cheryl LCAP 2/6/1999 PHILLIPS, Marilyn Smith LCAP 2/7/1999 Funeral services for Marilyn V. Smith Phillips, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder McRill Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. today. Mrs. Phillips died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Kinder and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She was director of the Women's International Bowling Congress for 16 years, served as secretary of the state Women's Bowling Association from 1980 to 1993 and was a life member of the Lake Charles Bowling Association. She was a member of the state and national Sports Writers Association and had been an American Press bowling columnist since 1972. She organized the Calcasieu Parish Bowling Council and was past president of the Lake Charles Women's Bowling Association. A past secretary and charter and life member and secretary emeritus of the state 600 Bowling Club, she organized and served as the first president of the local 600 club. She was a member of the Lake Charles Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame and was inducted into the state Bowling Hall of Fame in 1990. She also worked with the local Senior Olympics. She was a member and past trustee of University United Methodist Church and a past member of the Calcasieu Parish Library Board. She was a member of the South Lake Charles Optimist Club, the Cowboy Club, the Southwest Louisiana Tourist and Convention Bureau, the Southwest Louisiana High School Hall of Fame selection committee and past president of the McNeese Cowgirls Club. Survivors include two sons, Briant Smith and Arn Smith, both of Lake Charles. PHILLIPS, Marilyn Smith LCAP 2/5/1999 Funeral services for Marilyn V. Smith Phillips, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder McRill Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Phillips died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Kinder and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She was director of the Women's International Bowling Congress for 16 years, served as secretary of the state Women's Bowling Association from 1980 to 1993 and was a life member of the Lake Charles Bowling Association. She was a member of the state and national Sports Writers Association and had been an American Press bowling columnist since 1972. She organized the Calcasieu Parish Bowling Council and was past president of the Lake Charles Women's Bowling Association. A past secretary and charter and life member and secretary emeritus of the state 600 Bowling Club, she organized and served as the first president of the local 600 club. She was a member of the Lake Charles Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame and was inducted into the state Bowling Hall of Fame in 1990. She also worked with the local Senior Olympics. She was a member and past trustee of University United Methodist Church and a past member of the Calcasieu Parish Library Board. She was a member of the South Lake Charles Optimiss Club, the Cowboy Club, the Southwest Louisiana Tourist and Convention Bureau, the Southwest Louisiana High School Hall of Fame selection committee and was past president of the McNeese Cowgirls Club. Survivors include two sons, Briant Smith and Arn Smith, both of Lake Charles. PORCHE, Leola LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral services for Leola "Polly" Porche, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Porche died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sword, she had lived in Lake Charles for 64 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include eight sons, Roscoe "Skin" Porche Jr. and Joseph, Patrick and Gregory Porche, all of Lake Charles, Bobby, David and Stanley Porche, all of Houston, and Kerry D. Porche of Los Angeles; one brother; five sisters; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. PORCHE,Leola, Mrs. LCAP 2/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Leola Porche, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. PREJEAN, Margaret F. LCAP 2/2/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Margaret Frances R. Prejean, 67, will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 2, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Prejean died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in an Oakdale hospital. PRUDHOMME, Herman C. LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Herman C. Prudhomme, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in High-land Memorial Gardens under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary. Mr. Prudhomme died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kirbyville, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1944. He was a retired plant supervisor for Oxy USA and a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, James Don Prudhomme of New Orleans, Thomas Dale Prudhomme of Lake Charles, John Paul Prudhomme of San Antonio, Texas, and Patrick Ronald Prudhomme of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Jerry Ann Eudy of San Angelo, Texas, and Gayle Winn Harrington of Lafayette; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101, the family said. RAPHAEL, Sylvania V. LCAP 2/2/1999 ABBEVILLE -- Funeral services for Sylvania Vallot Raphael, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, from St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. The Rev. Chester Arceneaux will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Delcambre under direction of Raphael Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. today, with 2 and 7 p.m. rosaries in the funeral home; and from 7 a.m. Wednesday with a 9 a.m. prayer service in the church. Mrs. Raphael died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in her residence. A native of Abbeville, she owned Raphael Funeral Homes in Lafayette, Jennings and Abbeville. She was a member of the St. Joseph Society and the Kaplan Benevolent Society. Survivors include two sons, Victor Raphael of New Orleans and Adonis "Penny" Raphael of Abbeville; one daughter, Jerri Caillier of Lafayette; one sister, Lucy Vallot Hebert of Abbeville; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church Building Fund, 101 N. Leonard St., Abbeville, the family said. REEVES, Raleigh J. LCAP 2/14/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Raleigh James Reeves, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevalier will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mr. Reeves died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Moss Bluff, he was a Marine veteran and a retired operator from Conoco. Survivors include his wife, Letricia Ann Eggers Reeves; three sons, Estal Owen Reeves of Houston, Texas, David Lee Reeves of Panola, Texas, and Raleigh James "Jim" Reeves II of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Trotti of Moss Bluff and Melissa Ann English of DeRidder; one brother; one sister; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. REEVES, William LCAP 2/5/1999 Funeral services for William M. "Bill" Reeves, 80, will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Winstead will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Reeves died at 10:13 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Gillis and had lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Annie Ruth Reeves of Lake Charles; one son, Larry Reeves of Topsy; three daughters, Linda Newmister of Lake Charles, Lela Drinkard of Warrior, Ala. and Lois Sanderford of Carlyss; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. REEVES, Raleigh J. LCAP 2/15/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Raleigh James Reeves, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 15 in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevalier will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Mr. Reeves died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Moss Bluff. He was a Marine veteran. He was a retired operator from Conoco. Survivors include his wife, Letricia Ann Eggers Reeves; three sons, Estal Owen Reeves of Houston, David Lee Reeves of Panola, Texas and Raleigh James "Jim" Reeves II of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Trotti of Moss Bluff and Melissa Ann English of DeRidder; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. REEVES, Joseph G. LCAP 2/19/1999 REEVES -- Funeral services for Joseph G. Reeves, 98, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in Creel Memorial Gardens Chapel. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home in Kinder. Mr. Reeves died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in the Kinder hospital. RHYNE, Alice L. LCAP 2/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alice Loraine Rhyne, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. RHYNE, Loraine, Mrs. LCAP 2/9/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Loraine Rhyne, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Rhyne died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mississippi, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1973. Survivors include her husband, John Rhyne Jr.; three sons, Don Stewart of Baton Rouge, Scott Stewart of Slidell and John Rhyne of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Michael LCAP 2/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Michael Richard, 42, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. RICHARD, Michael LCAP 2/21/1999 Funeral services for Michael "Big Joe" Richard, 42, 1901 Commercial St., will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Monday until the time of services at the funeral home. Mr. Richard died Wednesday, Feb. 17, as a result of a house fire. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a 1977 graduate of Marion High School. Survivors include one son Troy Bennett of Lake Charles; seven sisters, Linda Faye Roy, Brenda Orphey, Theresa Ann Richard, Patricia Ann Richard, Diane Richard, Elaine Richard, all of Lake Charles; Nellie Walfare of Houston; four brothers, Nelson Richard Jr. and Hurley Richard, both of Lake Charles, Wilson Richard Sr., Houston, Texas, Leroy Richard of Hayward, Calif.; and his father Nelson Richard Sr. of Lake Charles. RICHARD, Leroy LCAP 2/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Leroy "Tee" Richard, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. RICHARD, Leroy LCAP 2/25/1999 Funeral services for Leroy "Tee" Richard, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Richard died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include one brother, Robert Richard of Inglewood, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Smith of Lake Charles. RICHARDSON, Lucinda L., Mrs. LCAP 2/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lucinda L. Richardson, 67, of 1414 Grien Avenune will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 9 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. ROBINSON, Grace LCAP 2/9/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Grace Robinson, 95, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 9, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Robinson died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in Lake Charles. ROMERO, Raymond Romero LCAP 2/10/1999 Funeral services for Raymond R. Romero, 72, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Romero died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a graduate of LaGrange High School and had attended McNeese State University. He was a retired dry-cleaning manager. He attended Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Jeff Romero of Lake Charles and Ralph Romero and Paul Romero, both of Crosby, Texas; one brother, Fred Romero of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lula Stone of Lake Charles and Helen Duhon of Beaumont, Texas; his companion, Una Guidry of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. ROMERO, Stella T. LCAP 2/28/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Stella T. Romero, 86, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 1, in Martin and Castille Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael J. Arnaud will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Romero died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a Lafayette care center. She was a native of Coteau and had lived in Lafayette for 60 years. She worked at the Trappey's canning factory for 40 years. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one daughter, Bernice "Toot" Black of Lafayette; one son, Durias "Neg" Romero of Lake Charles; one sister, Eloise Romero of Coteau; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. ROUGEAU, Camren T. LCAP 2/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Camren Thomas Rougeau, infant son of Brandon and Robin Rougeau of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthery will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. He died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in Sulphur. Additional survivors include one brother, Gage Scott Rougeau of Sulphur; maternal grandparents William Keith and Theresa Germaine Gilley, both of Sulphur; paternal grandparents Tommy and Cathy Harrison, both of Sulphur; maternal great-grandmother Blanche Oliver Gilley; paternal great-grandparents Patricia and Ray Cloud, both of Lake Charles; and maternal great-great-grandmother Mary Busby. ROUGEAU infant LCAP 2/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Cameron Thomas Rougeau, 5 months, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Sulphur. SANTIBANEZ, Mary Ann LCAP 2/27/1999 Funeral services for Mary Ann Santibanez, 59, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 5:30-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Santibanez died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., she was a resident of Lake Charles since 1976. She was a registered nurse at St. Patrick Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was a school teacher for several years in Lake Charles and a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Alfredo Santibanez and Thomas Santibanez, both of Houston, and Francisco Santibanez of California; one daughter, Luz Werst of Taveres, Fla.; her mother, Mary Ann Ball of Mount Carmel, Pa.; and 10 grandchildren. SANTIBANEZ, Mary Ann LCAP 2/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary Ann Santibanez, 60, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. SCHWARTZ, Maurice LCAP 2/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Maurice Schwartz, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Schwartz died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in Huntsville, Ala. SCOTT, Margaret C., Mrs. LCAP 2/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Margaret Ann Coleman Scott will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday in the Eunice hospital. SCOTT, Margaret C. Sr. LCAP 2/5/1999 FENTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ann "Ma" Coleman Scott Sr., 50, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Greater St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Matthew Kelso will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Scott died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in a Eunice hospital. A lifelong resident of Fenton, she was a member of the Greater St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church where she was the president of the Mission, the church secretary, a member of the senior choir and a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Area Prayer Fellowship Committee. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; two sons, Raymond Scott Jr. of Dallas and Marlow Scott of Fenton; one daughter, Sonya Fontenot of Fenton; three brothers, Glenneth Coleman, Lenneth Coleman and Lester Coleman, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Shirley Alfred and Lelia Artis, both of Fenton, Rose Goodwin of Baytown, Texas, and Dixie Miller of Lake Charles; her father, Rev. Ollie Coleman of Fenton; and five grandchildren. SEMIEN, Lawrence J. Jr. LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral services for Lawrence J. Semien Jr., 47, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 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. today in the funeral home. Mr. Semien died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in a local hospital. He retired after 25 years with the KCS Railroad. He coached Mid-City Baseball for 13 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linda Lawrence Semien; two sons, Jonathan and Lawrence Semien III, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Tiffany S. Carrier of Westlake; two brothers, Lyonel and Burrel Semien, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Shirly Semien and Carolyn Simien, both of Iowa; and two grandchildren. SEMIEN, Lawrence Semien LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lawrence Semien, 47, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. SEXTON, Delbert LCAP 2/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Delbert F. "Buster" Sexton, 50, of Starks will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ravey-Parsley Cemetery in Evangeline. Mr. Sexton died at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. SHARP, Evert H. LCAP 2/7/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Evert Hugh Sharp, of Woodlawn, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Miers will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today. Mr. Sharp died at 10:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in his residence. A native of Iowa, he lived in Merryville for the past year. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era and was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life. he attended Green Oak Baptist Church in Merryville. Survivors include two daughters, Dana Young of Woodlawn and Lynette Bernard of Lakeside, Calif.; two brothers, Malcolm Sharp of Merryville and Richard Sharp of Eunice; two sisters, Mildred "Midge" White of Starks and Beverly Gott of Lacassine; and three grandchildren. SHAWA, Lottie B. LCAP 2/15/1999 Funeral services for Lottie Patricia Bock Shawa, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 15 from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Sam Osuji will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Shawa died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Chicago, Ill. She retired from St. Patrick Hospital as assistant director of central supply. Survivors include three sons, Peter Nicholas Thermos of Toele, Utah and Forrest Edward Vlahogeorge and Cesar Louis Vlahogeorge, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mary Patricia "Bridget" Soileau and Rayna Elise Shawa, both of Lake Charles and Dr. Wynonah Shawa-Walfried of Falls Church, Va.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SHAWA, Lottie P.B. LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Lottie Patricia Bock Shawa, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Sam Osuji will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5 -10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mrs. Shawa died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Chicago, Ill., she was a retired assistant director of central supply at Christus St. Patrick Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Peter Nicholas Thermos of Utah and Forrest Edward Vlahogeorge of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mary Patricia "Bridget" Soileau and Rayna Elise Shawa, both of Lake Charles, and Wynonah Shawa-Walfried of Falls Church, Va.; one brother; one sister; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SHULL, Gertrude M. LCAP 2/6/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Gertrude Mae Shull, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Rodrigue will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Shull died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Bellville, Ark., she was a resident of Vinton. Survivors include four sons, Carl, Donald and David Shull, all of Vinton and Michael Shull of Baytown, Texas; one daughter, Mary Ann Malone of Edgerly; three brothers, R.E. Stansbury of Bay City, Texas, Carl Stansbury of El Campo, Texas, and Clarence Stansbury of Boling, Texas; two sisters, Bonnie Haskin and Lucile Campbell, both of Texas City, Texas; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. SIMON, Dallas LCAP 2/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Dallas Simon, 69, of 803 N. Jake Street, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Tuesday in his residence. SIMON, Dallas LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Dallas Simon, 70, of 803 North Jake St., will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 14, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Revs. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. and Mark Stevens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday with burial in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mr. Simon died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in his residence. A native of Iowa, La., he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a mechanic, a carpenter and a bricklayer. Survivors include four daughters, Lorraine E. Bill, Charlene Germony Fontenot and Pamela Prier, all of Lake Charles, and Earline ''Tammy'' Prier of Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Mabel Simon Guidry of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Sylvia Simon Gibbs of Ypsilanti, Mich.; his companion, Jeanette Prier of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren. SIMPSON, Lois V. LCAP 2/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lois Virginia Simpson, 53, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Visitation is 4 - 9 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Simpson died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, J.T. Miller of Monroe and Ken R. Miller of Orange, Texas; one half-sister, Delores Soileaux of Ville Platte; and her mother, Lois K. Miller of Sulphur. SINGLETON, Velma L. LCAP 2/23/1999 PICKERING -- Funeral services for Velma Lorene Singleton will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 23, in Jackson Chapel Church of Christ. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Singleton died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. SNELL, Truis M. LCAP 2/2/1999 HORNBECK -- Funeral services for Truis Markell Snell, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 2, in Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Snell died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in a Sabine Parish hospital. SNELL, Markell LCAP 2/1/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Markell Snell of Hornbeck will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Many hospital. SNIDER, Ruth H. LCAP 2/22/1999 Funeral services for Ruth Hoffpauir Snider, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Dartez will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 10-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. A native of Indian Bayou, she lived in Lake Charles more than 61 years. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She worked with the Council on Aging, was on the board of RSVP and a member of the LaGrange lunch bunch. Survivors include three sons, Robert "Bob" Snider, James "Jim" Snider and Steve Snider, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Connie) Young of Lake Charles and Mrs. Richard (Debbie) Taylor of Moss Bluff; two brothers, J.D. Hoffpauir of Lampasas, Texas and Vaughn Hoffpauir of Vidor, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. SPEARS, Edith M. LCAP 2/9/1999 CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Funeral services for Edith McDaniel Spears, 88, of North Charleston, S.C. will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Feb. 9, from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church under the direction of Liberatos Cremation Center. The Rev. Jeff Lowe will officiate at the graveside services, which will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 in Line Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in McComb, Miss. under the direction of Hartman Funeral Home of McComb. Mrs. Spears died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in her residence. A native of Dallas, she was a former resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and former owner of Leading Dairy. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia A. Evans of Lake Charles; one sister, Katherine Patterson of Dallas; and one grandson. SPELL Spell infant LCAP 2/28/1999 Funeral services for Miles Christian Spell, infant son of Michael and Leah Spell of Sulphur, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 1, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:57 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in a Louisville, Ky. hospital. SPELL, Mary LCAP 2/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Spell, 77, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Gonzales hospital. STEVENS, Herbert LCAP 2/19/1999 Funeral services for Hebert ''B'' Stevens, 66, of 2219 North Jake St. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmo Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Stevens died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Garland, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a longtime member of the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Male Chorus, the Trustee Board and a driver for the church van. He retired from Concrete Pipe after 32 years of service. Survivors are three daughters, Mary Ifford Walker of Springhill and Cynthia Stevens Jaco and Ethel Stevens Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Doris Jones of Opelousas and Annie Lois Ford of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Wilbert Stevens and Jewel Stevens Jr., both of Lake Charles, Nelson Stevens of Jackson, Miss. and Roosevelt Stevens of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and 10 grandchildren. STEVENS, Herbert LCAP 2/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Herbert Stevens, 67, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 10:45 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. STEVENSON, Elnora S. LCAP 2/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Elnora S. Stevenson, 76, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Monday in Houston. STEVENSON, Elnora, Mrs. LCAP 2/12/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elnora Stevenson, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Stevenson died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in Houston. A native of Edna, she had lived in Houston many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Houston. Survivors include one son, Jerald Singleton of Mossville; two brothers, James and Ernest Singleton Sr., both of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Erma Oakman and Mrs. Madlyn Cooper, both of Houston; and two grandchildren. STINE, Oscar L. LCAP 2/14/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Oscar L. Stine, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Stine died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in Sulphur. STYLES, Cleveland Sr. LCAP 2/5/1999 Funeral services for Cleveland Styles Sr., 91, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Holly Oak Cemetery in Pineville under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Styles died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Tom Styles of Kansas City, Kan.; one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Mae Smith of Pineville; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren. SULLIVAN, Isutae LCAP 2/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Isutae Sullivan, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 13, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Sullivan died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. SWAIN, Dolores K., Mrs. LCAP 2/19/1999 Graveside services for Mrs. Dolores Knispel Swain, 78, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Feb. 19, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Swain died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she retired in 1997 after 11 years of services with First Federal Savings and Loan. She was a member of University United Methodist Church, the Adult Bible Class, United Methodist Women's Alma Adams Circle and the Embroidery Club. Survivors include five daughters, Judy Stamper of Jacksboro, Texas, and Jinny Leger, Barbara Hurlbut, Frances Ferguson and Janet Fruge, all of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or University United Methodist Church, the family said. TARVER, Rosemary D. LCAP 2/6/1999 ZACHARY -- Funeral services for Rosemary Denova Tarver, 61, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 6, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Azalea Rest Cemetery under the direction of Charlet Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mrs. Tarver died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Baton Rouge, she lived in Zachary for 33 years before moving to Lake Charles a year ago. She was a retired emergency room registration clerk of Lane Memorial Hospital with 15 years of service. Survivors include three sons, Cecil D. and Dr. Anthony Tarver, both of Zachary, and Dr. Michael Tarver of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Mike (Lucy) Hill of Lafayette, Mrs. Steve (Leah) Forman of Maurice, Mrs. James (Ann) Hughes of Maurice and Kathy Tarver of Newellton; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. TAVENEY, Stephen E. LCAP 2/18/1999 Funeral services for Stephen Eugene Taveney, 34, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Marvin Douglass will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Taveney died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in New Orleans. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. He was a graduate of LSU in general studies, a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and employed at PPG for three years as an operator. Survivors include two brothers, Dwayne Taveney of Palatka, Fla., and Bryan Taveney of Lake Charles; one sister, Rhonda Taveney Reed of Iowa, La.; his parents, Tommy and Kathy Taveney of Lake Charles and Ron Berry of Brandenburg, Ky.; and his paternal grandparents, Mrs. Janette Manuel of Kinder and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Berry of Brandenburg, Ky. TAVENEY, Stephen E. LCAP 2/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Stephen E. Taveney, 34, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in New Orleans. TAYLOR, Alva H., Mrs. LCAP 2/23/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Alva Hyatt Taylor, 86, of Fields will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 23, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Taylor died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, in a Sulphur Care Center. She was a native of Fields. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include two sons, Robert Newton Taylor of Sulphur and Billy Wayne Taylor of DeQuincy; one sister, Azeline Oster of Port Arthur, Texas; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. THERIOT, John A. LCAP 2/23/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for John Alfred Theriot, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 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. Wednesday. Mr. Theriot died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in the Creole hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Milford J. Theriot of Creole; one brother, Sypheon Theriot of Lake Arthur; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. THIERRY, Steven LCAP 2/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Steven Thierry, 27, of 528 N. Booker St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8 p.m. Sunday in his residence. THIERRY, Steven LCAP 2/12/1999 Funeral services for Steven ''Doc'' Thierry, 27, of 528 N. Booker, will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronnie Myrick will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Friday at the church. Mr. Thierry died at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He had attended Washington-Marion High School. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Peggy Thomas Thierry; one daughter, Tiffany Thierry of Lake Charles; two sons, Michael and Kendrick Thierry, both of Lake Charles; nine sisters, Gloria Viney, Retha Thomas, Sandra Thierry, Sherol Thierry and Ronnie Thierry, all of Stockton, Calif., Thelma Matthews of Clarksville, Texas, Emma Bell Fleetwood of Durham, N.C., Mary Acltis of Elton and Angleia Lee of Lake Charles; four brothers, Joseph Webster Thierry Jr. of Stockton, Calif., Anthony and Webster Earl Thierry, both of Lake Charles, and Clinton Thierry of Texas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thierry of Lake Charles; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Wood of Elton. THISTRUP, Neilson J. LCAP 2/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Neilson J. "Choupique" Thistrup, 74, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe E. Prather will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Thistrup died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include four brothers, Wilson Thistrup of Westlake, Wilton "Buddy" Thistrup of DeQuincy, Gilbert Thistrup of Alabama and Jimmy Thistrup of Sulphur; seven sisters, Mary Ann Hoelzer, Rosalie Thistrup, Easter Mae Broussard, Anita LeBrun and Ann LeBrun, all of Sulphur, Theresa Pruitt of DeQuincy and Linda Matthews of Baton Rouge; and his stepmother, Mary Thistrup of Sulphur. THOMAS, August A. LCAP 2/24/1999 WEST MONROE -- Funeral services for Mr. August A. "Gus" Thomas, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Dr. Jerry Edmondson will officiate. The body was cremated and burial will be at a later date. Visitation is 5-9 today and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Thomas died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in a North Monroe hospital. A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of the York and Scottish Rite bodies and the Barak Shrine Temple. Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving in World War II and a member of the AM Vets Post 5. He was co-owner of Ma & Pa's Cafe. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Thomas; two sons, Barry B. Thomas of Lake Charles and William Titmus of Costs Mesa, Calif.; two daughters, Patricia Thomas Streeter of Lake Charles and Maggie Titmus Kirk of The Woodlands, Texas; one sister, Phyllis Heidel of Jefferson; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital in Shreveport or a favorite charity, the family said. THOMAS, Robert L. Jr. LCAP 2/10/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Robert L. Thomas Jr., 59, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Revs. Bobby Bonds and Jason Townley will officiate. Burial will be in Lyles Cemetery. Visitation continues today. Mr. Thomas died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Oakdale, he was a graduate of Oakdale High School and a retired Allen Parish Clerk of Court for 31 years. He was an employee of Ardoin Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Mary Thomas; two sons, Britt Kendall Thomas of Oakdale and Ron Christopher Thomas of Elizabeth; one brother, Randy Thomas of St. Francisville; one sister, Doris Morgan of Glenmora; his father, Robert L. Thomas Sr. of Oakdale; four grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. THOMPSON, Daniel K. LCAP 2/11/1999 RAGLEY -- Funeral services for Daniel K. Thompson, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12 from St. Pius Catholic Church. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in McRill Memorial Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home; and 8-9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Thompson died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in his residence. A native of Kinder, he was a resident of the Lake Charles-Ragley area for 50 years. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He retired as a machinist after 30 years of service at PPG. He was a longtime member of the International Association of Machinist Local 161. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9933. He attended St. Pius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Doris Johnson Thompson; two sons, Tommy Thompson of Slidell and Timothy C. Thompson of Carneys Point, N.J.; one daughter, Paulette Fontenot of St. Martinville; two brothers, Robert Thompson of Austin, Texas and Marion C. Thompson of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Verna Louviere of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. THOMPSON, Luerue, Mrs. LCAP 2/17/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Luerue Thompson, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Thompson died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in a Hineston care facility. THOMPSON, Daniel LCAP 2/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Daniel Thompson, 76, of Ragley, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, in his residence. TOWNLEY, Ricky W. LCAP 2/15/1999 HINESTON -- Funeral services for Ricky Wayne Townley, 31, will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 in the Hineston Tabernacle Church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Calcasieu under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Townley died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in an auto accident south of Woodworth. TRAHAN, Leona LCAP 2/12/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Leona Trahan, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Trahan died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Cameron, she moved to San Antonio and returned to Cameron 21 years ago. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her husband, Pete Trahan of Cameron; one daughter, Debra Howard of Dallas; two stepsons, Dennis Trahan of Cameron and Jody Trahan of Hayes; two stepdaughters, Buffie and Samantha Trahan, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Annabelle Gauthier of Cameron, Tracy Cook of Kansas City, Mo., and Erman Jean Welsh of San Diego, Calif.; and nine grandchildren. TUPPER, Bertha C. LCAP 2/5/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Compton Tupper, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Paul Herschel will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and 8-9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Tupper died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in a Welsh care center. She was a lifelong resident of the Roanoke/Welsh area. She graduated from Roanoke High School and Normal School in Natchitoches. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Jeff Davis Parish schools. She worked for the Louisiana State Welfare Department. She was active in the Home Demonstration Club, having served in various local and parish positions. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as an adult Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one son, Gordon R. Tupper of Stoneville, Miss.; one daughter, Carolyn Harmon Houston of Lake Charles; one brother, Floyd Compton of Welsh; two sisters, Belle Harbert of Welsh and Mary Dan Morrish of Houston; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. TUPPER, Bertha C.,Mrs. LCAP 2/4/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Bertha Compton Tupper, 91, of Welsh, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 5 a.m. Wednesday in a Welsh care center. TWYMAN, Bobbie J., Mrs. LCAP 2/27/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Jeane Twyman, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp. Mrs. Twyman died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in her residence. VALENTINE, Harold M. LCAP 2/27/1999 HOLYOKE, Mass. -- Funeral services for Harold M. Valentine, 53, were Thursday, Feb. 25, in First Baptist Church. Burial was in St. Jerome's Cemetery under direction of Messier Funeral Home. Mr. Valentine died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in a Worcester, Mass., hospital. A graduate of Sulphur High School, he attended the Northwestern Louisiana and the University of Massachusetts. He was an Air Force staff sergeant during the Vietnam War and was a highly decorated lieutenant and 26-year veteran of the Holyoke Police Department. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Sugrue Valentine; one son, Dr. Barry Valentine of Alexandria, Va.; two brothers, Leslie Valentine of DeIberville, Miss., and Pat Valentine of Sulphur; two sisters, Anita Webb of Toledo Bend Lake and Lisa Furgerson of Bossier City. Memorials may be made to the Harold Valentine Christmas Fund, c/o the Holyoke Police Athletic League, 220 Appleton St., Holyoke, Mass. 01040, the family said. VEAZEY, Ethel M. LCAP 2/6/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Ethel Manuel Veazey, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Norris Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in the Oberlin Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Veazey died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of the Oberlin area. Survivors include three sons, Artis, Phillip and George Veazey, all of Oberlin; one daughter, Beverly Veazey Hobbs of Mittie; a half-brother, Steve Manuel of Lake Charles; a half-sister, Caren Dore of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. VIDRINE, Melvin LCAP 2/9/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral arrangements for Melvin Vidrine, 49, of Jennings will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 9, in Oberlin Baptist Church. The Rev. John Guillot will officiate. Burial will be in Durio Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Vidrine died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Chiara Nicole Vidrine of Lake Charles and Ashlee Dawn Vidrine of Oakdale; one sister, Mrs. Glenda Squibb of Jennings; his stepfather and mother, Benny Martin and Mrs. Mable F. Martin, both of Jennings; and one grandson. WALKER, Margarette C., Mrs. LCAP 2/5/1999 FRANKLIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Margarette Coleman Walker, 57, will be at 8 p.m. today, Feb. 5, in Otis Funeral Home. The Rev. Melvin Holiway will officiate. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Main Street Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Walker died at 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of the St. Joseph Community, she was a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Van Ray Walker Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Yvette Marie Sonier of Houston; seven brothers, Ernest, Harry and Taylor Coleman, all of Franklin, Calvin Coleman of Morgan City, George Coleman of Patterson, Marshell Coleman of Houston and Alfred Coleman of Sorrell; three sisters, Mrs. Lesie Holeman of Houston, Mrs. Linda Turner of St. Joseph and Mrs. Shelia Coleman of Franklin; and three grandchildren. WALLIN, Elliot, Mrs. LCAP 2/14/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elliot Wallin, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Castor Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Wallin died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. WEAVER, Marie LCAP 2/4/1999 PORT NECHES, Texas -- Graveside services for Marie Weaver, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 in Oak Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 in Antioch Baptist Church in Slagle under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Weaver died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. WEBB, John F. LCAP 2/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for John Frederick "Fred" Webb, 84, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 18, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Hal Hutchison will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Webb died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Crowley, he had been a resident of the Sulphur-Maplewood area for 53 years. A retired dispatcher from Conoco, he was a charter member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Maplewood and was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 165 of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Shirley D. Webb; one son, J.F. "Jeff" Webb of Toledo Bend; two daughters, Nancy Faulk of Sulphur and Diana Everhart of Dallas; one sister, Anna Belle Angell of New Orleans; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. WEBB, John F. LCAP 2/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for John Fredrick "Fred" Webb, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Holt Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Hal Hutchison will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Webb died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Crowley, he had been a resident of the Sulphur-Maplewood area for 53 years. A retired dispatcher from Conoco, he was a charter member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Maplewood and was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 165 of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Webb; one son, J.F. "Jeff'' Webb of Toledo Bend; two daughters, Nancy Faulk of Sulphur and Dianna Everheart of Dallas; one sister, Anna Belle Angel of New Orleans; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. WELDON infant LCAP 2/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Darin Blane Weldon, infant son of Darin and Korie Weldon of Westlake, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The infant died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. WEST, James Sr. LCAP 2/12/1999 Funeral services for James West Sr., 69, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. West died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and worked for the American Press. He was a retired 26-year Postal Service employee and worked as a security guard for Halliburton. Survivors include three sons, James West Jr. of Lake Charles, William James West of Kent, Wash., and Charles Anthony West of Houston; three daughters, Cynthia West Green of Brazoria, Texas, Karen Dawn West of Houston and Deborah Ann West of Lake Charles; one brother, Clayton John West of Omaha, Neb.; his mother, Julia Tolivar West Miller of Lake Charles; 22 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. WEST, James Sr. LCAP 2/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for James West Sr., 69, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. WHATLEY, Merl LCAP 2/9/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Merl Whatley, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. Whatley died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in his residence. WHITE, Bonnie LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for Bonnie "Pinkie" White, 50, will be at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 14, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. White died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a choir member at Starlight Baptist Church and a member of the Women's Missionary Union. Survivors include two daughters, Jorita E. White and Shena Y. White, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Bernadine Payne of Houston and Emily Pujo and Loretta Harris, both of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. WHITE, Joe H. LCAP 2/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Joe H. White, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mr. White died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in his residence. WHITE, Bonnie , Mrs. LCAP 2/15/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie "Pinkie" White, 50, were at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods officiate. Burial was in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. today. Mrs. White died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Women Missionary Union and a choir member of Starlight Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Alvin White; two daughters, Joria E. and Shena Y. White, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Bernadine Payne of Houston and Emily Pujo and Loretta Harris, both of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. WHITE, Bonnie LCAP 2/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Bonnie "Pinkie" White, 50, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. WIGGINS, Melissa T. LCAP 2/16/1999 HICKS -- Funeral services for Melissa Tenae Wiggins, 14, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Hicks United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She died at 2:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, in a Leesville hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. WILLIAMS, Katherine T. LCAP 2/10/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Thackston Williams, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Myers will officiate. Burial will be in Thornwell Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Williams died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A lifelong resident of the Lake Arthur/Thornwell area, she was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School. She was city clerk for the town of Lake Arthur from 1939-1941 and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a member of the Welsh First Baptist Church and the Ladies Sunday school class. Survivors include three sons, Michael Williams, Patrick Williams and Tommy Williams, all of Thornwell; two daughters, Mrs. Sam (Paula) Renner of Thornwell and Mrs. Michael (Dolores) O'Quinn of Jennings; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS-ARVIE infant LCAP 2/23/1999 BAYOU CHICOT -- Funeral services for Klaydia Marie Williams-Arvie, infant daughter of Claudette Williams of Bayou Chicot and Tommy Arvie of Ville Platte, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 23, in St. James Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died at 2:52 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. WILLIAMS, Joseph E., Rev. LCAP 2/19/1999 LACAMP -- Funeral services for the Rev. Joseph Edward Williams, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 19, in the Laurel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. The Rev. Williams died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles care center. WILLIS, Bonnie A. LCAP 2/27/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Bonnie Austin Willis, 65, of the Hopewell Community, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Bob Colquette and William Kelly Harper will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery at Bundick Lake. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Willis died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, she was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, serving as Sunday school secretary and church clerk. She served as Justice of the Peace in Ward 8 for 12 years and worked for five years at the East Beauregard Processing Plant. Survivors include one son, Joe Willis of Topsy; three daughters, Patricia Dianne Hall of Westlake, Brenda Corley of Florien and Lisa Poteet of DeRidder; one brother, James Austin of DeRidder; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WILLIS, Christopher T. LCAP 2/12/1999 Funeral services for Christopher Todd Willis, 28, of 811 Dumatriat Lane will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Willis died at 3:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He had attended Washington-Marion High School. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Renella Francis Willis; two stepdaughters, Nicole Francis and Brittany Francis, both of Lake Charles; one stepson, Keith Francis of Lake Charles; two brothers, Joseph Willis Jr. and Randy Willis, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Shirley Chavis of Houston and Dianne Malveaux, both of Belaire, Calif., and Sheila Price, Glorida Ardoin and Virgie Jackson, all of Lake Charles; his parents, Joseph Willis Sr. and Virgie Willis, both of Lake Charles; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Chavis of Lake Charles. WILLIS, Christopher LCAP 2/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Christopher Willis, 28, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. WILLIS, Christopher T. LCAP 2/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Christopher Todd Willis, 28, of 811 Dumatriat Lane, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:05 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. WILRIDGE, Allen LCAP 2/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Allen Wilridge, 88, will be announced by H.G. Raphael and Sons Funeral Home. He died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday. WINTER,Gertrude C., Mrs. LCAP 2/16/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Cecilia Winter will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 16, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Revs. Carl Fuselier and Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Winter died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mansura, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Patrick Auxiliary. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Catholic Daughters and Altar Society. Survivors include one brother, Ellis Joffrian of Lake Charles. WINTER,Gertrude, Mrs. LCAP 2/15/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Gertrude Winter, 89, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. WOOTEN, Viola P. LCAP 2/13/1999 Graveside services for Mrs. Viola Pepper Wooten, 92, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul E. Clark will officiate. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Wooten died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Natchez, Miss., she moved to Westlake in 1956. Survivors include one son, Henry Wooten of Waller, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Irene) Pressley of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. W.J. Green of New Orleans; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WOOTEN, Viola LCAP 2/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Viola Wooten, 92, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 8 p.m. Thursday in a Lake Charles care center. WREN, A.G. LCAP 2/14/1999 Funeral services for A.G. "Sarge" Wren, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed House will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Wren died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Crossett, Ark., he had lived in Lake Charles for 24 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War, a retired district foreman with Tenneco and a member of Masonic Lodge 349 and University Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Winsome H. Wren of Lake Charles; one son, Jon Wren of Lake Charles; two daughters, Kathleen Beard of New Roads and Connie DeRouen of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. WRIGLEY, Altha A. LCAP 2/17/1999 CAMERON, Mo. -- Funeral services for Altha A. Wrigley, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hamilton, Mo. Burial will be in Cameron Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Wrigley died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in a Cameron, Mo., hospital. YOUNG, Marie P., Mrs. LCAP 2/9/1999 BIG LAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Porche Young, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, from St. Mary of the Lake Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Young died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999. A native of Weeks Island, she had lived in Big Lake since 1946. She was a graduate of Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches. She taught school in Big Lake and Grand Chenier. She worked as a welfare visitor for three years. She retired from Scaife Tax Service and owned and operated Marie Young's Bookkeeping Service. She belonged to numerous genealogy societies. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Church. Survivors include three sons, Martial A., Peter K. and Joseph D. Young, all of Big Lake; one daughter, Carolyn Sharp of Westlake; three sisters, Cecile Miller and Anne Mayfield, both of Jeanerette, and Marguerite Dublan of Harahan; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. YOUNG, Leona LCAP 2/11/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral arrangements for Leona Young will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. She died at 5:09 a.m. Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital.