JANUARY 2000 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 2000 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ADAMS, Virginia L. LCAP 1/14/2000 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Virginia Louise Adams, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Mrs. Adams died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in a Eunice care center. ALEXANDE, R James A. LCAP 1/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for James Arthur Alexander will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. ALEXANDER, Gus LCAP 1/1/2000 FRESNO, Calif. -- Funeral services for Gus Alexander, 75, formerly of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in Bethesda Apostolic Church. Arrangements are by Sterling Funeral Home. Mr. Alexander died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999. ALEXANDER, James A. LCAP 1/12/2000 Graveside services with Masonic rites for James Arthur Alexander, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Joel Hassell will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Alexander died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Bailey, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for 38 years. He retired from McNeese State University in 1978 as a security guard. He was a member of the Universal Lodge 470 F&AM and was a 32nd-Degree Mason. He was an active citizen band operator. Survivors include two daughters, Janet L. Allman of Lake Charles and Nancy B. Black of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Louisa Mueller if Irving, Texas; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. ALL, Arthur H. Jr. LCAP 1/31/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Arthur Henry All Jr., 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Dutchcove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. All died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in Sulphur. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Jenola All; two daughters, Mary Jenel Hinch and Harriet Elizabeth Sampson, both of Sulphur; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ANCELET, Leonard E., Mrs. LCAP 1/10/2000 SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Mrs. Leonard Edea "Bea" Ancelet, 95, of Jennings will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, from our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Mrs. Ancelet died at 3:42 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Jennings. ANCELET, Leonard, Mrs. LCAP 1/11/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Leonard (Edea) Ancelet, 95, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 11, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation begins at 8:30 a.m. A rosary was said Monday. Mrs. Ancelet died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Jennings. A native of Kaplan, she was a resident of Jennings. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for 70 years and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Dr. Lester Ancelet of Jennings; one daughter, Genevieve "Gene" Ancelet of Jennings; two brothers, Leon Guidry of Marksville and Joseph Guidry of Opelousas; two sisters, Nella Meaux of Kaplan and Hilda Clifton of DeQuincy; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. ARDOIN, Dewey LCAP 1/6/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Dewey Ardoin, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Mr. Ardoin died at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. ARDOIN, Roman LCAP 1/5/2000 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Roman ''Ce'Man'' Ardoin, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 5, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. A rosary was at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Ardoin died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Basile and longtime resident of Oberlin. He retired from Cities Service. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Manuel Ardoin of Oberlin; one daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Jeanette) Hornsby of Oberlin; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ASHLEY, Albertine LCAP 1/3/2000 Arrangements, Funeral for Albertine Ashley, 81, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. ATKINSON, Robert W. LCAP 1/9/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Robert W. Atkinson, 92, of Dry Creek, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery. Mr. Atkinson died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. BABB, Dallas H. Jr. LCAP 1/8/2000 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Dallas H. "Diddle" Babb Jr., 70, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 8, in Glenmora Baptist Church. Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Babb died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in his residence. BABINEAUX, Allen G. Jr. LCAP 1/5/2000 Funeral services for Allen G. Babineaux Jr., 27, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. A wake service will be from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Babieaux died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1991 graduate of Lake Charles-Boston High School. He attended McNeese State University on a baseball scholarship. He graduated from Future Barber College in 1993. He was owner and proprietor of Babineaux's Barber Shop. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and of Barber and Cosmetology Association Local 496. Survivors include four sisters, Karen B. Lewis, Deidra Babineaux, Vanessa B. Deville and Raquel B. King, all of Lake Charles; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen (Maureen Rochon) Babineaux Sr. of Lake Charles. BABINEAUX, Allen G. Jr. LCAP 1/4/2000 Funeral services for Allen Gerard "Bab" Babineaux Jr., 27, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Babineaux died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1991 graduate of Lake Charles-Boston High School. He attended McNeese State University on a baseball scholarship. He graduated from Future Barber College in 1993. He was owner and proprietor of Babineaux's Barber Shop. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and of Barber and Cosmetology Association Local 496. Survivors include four sisters, Karen B. Lewis, Deidra Babineaux, Vanessa B. Deville and Raquel B. King, all of Lake Charles; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen (Maureen Rochon) Babineaux Sr. of Lake Charles. BABINEAUX, Allen Jr. Funeral arrangements for Allen Babineaux Jr., 27, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. BAILEY, James W. Jr. LCAP 1/17/2000 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for James W. Bailey Jr., 81, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Bailey died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. BAILEY, James W. Jr. LCAP 1/16/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for James W. Bailey Jr., 81, of Rosepine, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday in the DeRidder hospital. BAKER infant LCAP 1/21/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Tianna Danae Baker, infant daughter of Tameka Lewis Baker and Paul Douglas Baker, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 21, in Greater Hayes Chapel AME. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Bellville, Texas, under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. She died at 10:11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. BARBER, Hazel L., Mrs. LCAP 1/23/2000 HICKS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel L. Barber, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in Flactor Baptist Church. The Revs. B.G. Dyess and Randy Harper will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Barber died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Hicks/Vernon Parish area. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Flactor Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Billie Jean Mathis of Leesville, Betty Jane Taylor of Hicks, Bonnie Joyce Miller of Lake Charles and Bennie June Benoit of Lincoln, Neb.; one brother, O.D. Jeter of Alexandria; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Austin of Auburn, N.Y. and Mrs. Maudie Hunnicutt of Hicks; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. BARHAM, Rev. Stephen LCAP 1/10/2000 A memorial rosary and mass for Father Stephen Barham, 60, director of Apostolate of Catholic Truth and Service (ACTS) and well-known evangelist and healer in the Diocese of Lake Charles, will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Burial will be in Plano, Texas, Wednesday under the direction of Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. BARROW, Winfrey L. LCAP 1/5/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Winfrey L. "Windy" Barrow, 76, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 5, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Harry Methvin, David Kennon and Paul Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Barrow died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was a former employee of Newport Industries of DeQuincy, worked in the Calcasieu Parish schools maintenance department for 17 years before retiring, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Druscilla "Drue" Streams Barrow; two sons, David P. Barrow of DeQuincy and Samuel L. Barrow of Thornton, Texas; one daughter, Linda L. Barrow of DeQuincy; one brother, Melton A. Barrow of Brookland, Texas; two sisters, Irene VanWinkle of Pineland, Texas, and Inez VanWinkle of DeQuincy; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. BARROW, Winfrey L. LCAP 1/4/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Winfrey L. "Windy" Barrow, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Harry Methvin, David Methvin, David Kennon and Paul Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Barrow died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000 in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He retired from Calcasieu Parish Schools after 17 years in the maintenance department. He was a former employee of Newport Industries of DeQuincy. He was a member of Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Druscilla "Drue" Streams Barrow; two sons, David P. Barrow of DeQuincy and Samuel L. Barrow of Thornton, Texas; one daughter, Linda L. Barrow of DeQuincy; one brother, Melton A. Barrow of Brookland, Texas; two sisters, Irene VanWinkle of Pineland, Texas, and Inez VanWinkle of DeQuincy; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. BARTON, Thelma G. LCAP 1/6/2000 Funeral services for Thelma Griffith Barton, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. John Bosman and D.J. McKinney will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Mrs. Barton died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000. A native of Sulphur, she was a lifetime resident of the Lake Charles area. She retired from the Sears Service Department after 30 years of employment. She was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include one son, Ronnie Stoddard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cheryl Hunter of Sterlington; one stepdaughter, Cheryl Ann Reed of Utica, Miss.; two sisters, Pearl Triche of Lake Charles and Dora Lee Hayes of Maplewood; one grandchild; one stepgrandchild; and one great--grandchild. BARTON, Thelma G., Mrs. LCAP 1/5/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Griffith Barton, 75, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. John Bosman and D.J. McKinney will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Barton died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Sulphur, she was a lifetime resident of the Lake Area. She retired from the Sears Service Department after 30 years of employment. She was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include one son, Ronnie Stoddard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cheryl Hunter of Sterlington; two sisters, Pearl Triche and Dora Lee Hayes, both of Lake Charles; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. BASS, Daniel M. Sr. LCAP 1/22/2000 MANY -- Funeral services for Daniel M. Bass Sr., 102, were held Friday, Jan. 14, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Iver Wierhold and J. Michael Slay officiated. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Mr. Bass died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Many. Survivors include one daughter, Katherine Bass Blume of Many, and one son, Kenneth Riley Bass of Houston. BEASLEY, Gerard E. LCAP 1/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Gerard Eugene Beasley, 30, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9 p.m., Monday in a local hospital. BEAUDOIN, Chester A. II, Mrs .I Funeral services for Mrs. Chester August (Inga Merle Goodwin) Beaudoin III, 36, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Doyle Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from noon Monday. Mrs. Beaudoin died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999. She was a graduate of Iowa High School. She worked at Citgo Refinery for 12 years. Survivors include her husband; one son, Jeromy Goodwin of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cherrelle Beaudoin of Lake Charles; two sisters, Belinda Sias and Caron Goodwin, both of Iowa, La.; two brothers, Curtis Goodwin Jr. and David Deruso, both of Iowa, La.; her mother and stepfather, Mary Ann Jackson Deruso and Willie Deruso Sr., both of Iowa, La.; her father, Curtis Goodwin Sr. of Baytown, Texas; her maternal grandparents, Neal Jackson Sr. and Gertrude Jackson of Iowa, La.; and her paternal grandfather, Herbert Goodwin of Baytown, Texas. BENNETT, Eula M. LCAP 1/17/2000 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Eula Mae Bennett, 66, were at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Rigmaiden officiated. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery today. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. with dismissal at 10 a.m. Mrs. Bennett died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in her residence. A native of Elizabeth, she lived in Westlake until moving to Doraville, Ga., in 1986. She was employed by the Calcasieu Parish School Board and worked 20 years with the Head Start program of Southwest Louisiana. She was a member of Mt. Nebo CME Church of Westlake. Survivors include two sons, Ronald and Stanley Bennett, both of Westlake; two daughters, Vanessa and Mona Bennett, both of Doraville; two brothers, Arthur Bennett of Westlake and Eddie Bennett of Ontario, Calif.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BENNETT, Eula M. LCAP 1/16/2000 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Eula Mae Bennett, 66, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Rigmaiden will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery with dismissal at 10 a.m. Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today, following the services and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bennett died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in her residence. A native of Elizabeth, she lived in Westlake until moving to Doraville, Ga., in 1986. She was employed by the Calcasieu Parish school system and employed for 20 years by the Head Start program of Southwest Louisiana. She was a member of Mt. Nebo CME Church of Westlake. Survivors include two sons, Ronald "Check" and Stanley Bennett, both of Westlake; two daughters, Vanessa and Mona Bennett, both of Doraville; two brothers, Arthur Bennett of Westlake and Eddie Bennett of Ontario, Calif.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BENNETT, Eula Mae LCAP 1/14/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Eula Mae Bennett of Westlake will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. BENOIT, Hazel H. LCAP 1/16/2000 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Hazel H. Benoit, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Houston hospital. BENOIT, Hazel H., Mrs. LCAP 1/17/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel H. Benoit, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Revs. Arthur Warren and Herbert May and Bishop Jude Speyrer will officiate. Interment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Benoit died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a Houston hospital. A native of Cecilia, she lived in Welsh since 1945. She retired after teaching home economics for 35 years at Welsh High School. She was a member of the Jefferson Davis Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one son, Robert Benoit of Welsh; two daughters, Frances Benoit of Houston and Genevieve Benoit of Welsh; one brother, Roland Hebert of Breaux Bridge; and two sisters, Genevieve and Marie Louise Hebert, both of Breaux Bridge. BERNARD, Grace LCAP 1/22/2000 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Grace Bernard, 77, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. She died Friday in Sulphur. BERNARD, Grace T. LCAP 1/23/2000 VINTON -- Funeral services for Grace Theresa Bernard, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur 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. Monday. Mrs. Bernard died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in Sulphur. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Survivors include one son, Sidney Bernard of Orange, Texas; one daughter, Cindy White of Vinton; two brothers, Youell A. and Ronald J. Hebert, both of Nederland, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BERRYMAN, Arthur C. Jr. LCAP 1/27/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Memorial services for Arthur Corbett Berryman Jr., 62, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Jack Tillery will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The body was donated to science. Mr. Berryman died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was retired from IBM Corporation after 30 years of work. He was also retired from Eastman Kodak. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff and Lake Charles Community of the Brethren. He was also a member of the Antique Engine Organization. Survivors include his wife, Achsah Gail Berryman of Moss Bluff; two sons, David Corbett Berryman of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Mark Gregory Hooper of Lake Charles; three daughters, Janie Loraine Berryman-Martin of Nashville, Tenn., Melanie Lynn Marchand of San Antonio and Suzanne Gail Price of Sulphur; one brother, Tilman K. Berryman of Marble Falls, Texas, and 12 grandchildren. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice, the family said. BIRDWELL, Sidney LCAP 1/31/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Sidney Birdwell, 78, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. BLACKWELL, Artie L. LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Artie L. Blackwell, 93, of Rosepine will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Comrade Cemetery in Temple. Mr. Blackwell died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Leesville. BLAIR, Cullen J. LCAP 1/29/2000 SIMPSON -- Funeral services for Cullen J. Blair, 81, of Leesville, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, in Comrade Baptist Church. Burial will be in Comrade Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Blair died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. BLANCHARD, Norman L. Jr. LCAP 1/8/2000 Funeral services for Norman Lee Blanchard Jr., 44, of Estherwood, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 8, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Burial will be in Estherwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Blanchard died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. BLESSINGTON, Lillie R. LCAP 1/20/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lillie Mae Ryder Blessington, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 20, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Blessington died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a resident of Lake Charles for 54 years after moving there from Jennings. She was a graduate of Welsh High School. She was the retired owner of Blessington Hydraulic Service. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society of Lake Charles. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Mabry of Beaumont, Texas, and Sharon Jane of New Orleans; two sons, Howard Leo Blessington II and Terrence W. Blessington Jr., both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mattie Blanche Louviere of Welsh; and seven grandchildren. BLESSINGTON, Terrence, Mrs. LCAP 1/19/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Terrence (Lille Mae Ryder) Blessington, 75, of Lake Charles, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles care center. BOND, Beaton E. LCAP 1/6/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Beaton E. Bond, 92, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Mr. Bond died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. BOND, Connie D. LCAP 1/14/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Connie Douglas Bond, 50, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Texas. BOND, Connie D. LCAP 1/15/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Connie Douglas Bond, 50, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in McFatter Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Bond died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in Dilley, Texas. He was a native of Tylertown, Miss., and had lived in the Sulphur area for 43 years. He was an Eagle Scout, and he participated in motorcycle charity runs. Survivors include one son, Christopher Douglas Bond of Vinton; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Georgia) Landry of Sulphur; his father, Douglas Bond of Sulphur; and his maternal grandmother, Audrey Lee Thomas of Sulphur. BOUDREAUX, Jimmy LCAP 1/6/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Jimmy Boudreaux, 56, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lafayette hospital. BOULLION, Norris J. LCAP 1/24/2000 CARENCRO -- Funeral services for Norris J. "Boo" Boullion, 57, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 24, from St. Peter Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Gary Schexnayder will officiate. Interment will be in Evangeline Memorial Gardens under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. Mr. Boullion died at 7:08 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Rayne, he was a former resident of Lafayette and lived in Carencro since 1963. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School. He was a Navy veteran who served during the Cuban missile crisis and the Vietnam War. He was in the oilfield industry and was the southeast regional sales manager for Cudd Pressure Control of Lafayette for more than 15 years. He was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers, a committee member of L.A.G.C.O.E., the Petroleum Club in Lafayette, Senior Oilman's Fishing Club, Louisiana Oilman's Bass Classic, past president of Kajun Kommotion Inc., American Legion Post 0077 in Rayne and a past officer of the Y.M.B.C. He was a parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Crockett Boullion; one son, James Murphy Boullion of Scott; two daughters, Mary Lynette Dischler of Houston and Cynthia Ann Boullion of Scott; one brother, Larry Boullion of Houston; one sister, Merita Boullion of Rayne; one half-brother, Andrew LeBlanc of Sulphur; one stepbrother, Tony Abshire of Crowley; his mother and stepfather, Lorena Billeaud LeBlanc and Austin LeBlanc of Vinton; and six grandchildren. BOURG, Robinetta LCAP 1/23/2000 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Robinetta Bourg, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Bourg died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in Cameron. She was a native of Cameron. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Benny Bourg; two sons, Chris Bourg of Cameron and Danny Bourg of Port O'Connor, Texas; one brother, Sanders Bertrand Jr. of Sulphur; her mother, Edna Daigle Bertrand of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Hospital Cancer Fund, the family said. BOURGEOIS, Elsie C. LCAP 1/3/2000 Funeral services for Elsie Cormier Bourgeois, 91, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Bourgeois died Jan. 1, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. A native of Church Point, she was a resident of Lake Charles for 67 years, after moving from Jennings. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Horace Cormier of Ragley and Howard Cormier of Lake Charles; two sisters, Zula Guidry of Longville and Edna Ward of Hubbard, Texas; and two grandchildren. BOURGEOIS, Elsie C. Funeral arrangements for Elsie Cormier Bourgeois, 91, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. BOWERS, Heather L. LCAP 1/21/2000 Funeral services for Heather Lynn Bowers, 23, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Clif Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. She died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000. She was a native of Bogalusa and had lived in the Lake Charles area for most of her life. She attended Sulphur High School and Lakewood Christian Academy. She worked at the Boudin Kitchen in Sulphur. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Samuel Bowers of Lake Charles; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Weldon (Marsha) Bowers of Lake Charles; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. David A.L. (Henrietta) Bowers of Roanoke; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson (Helen Betty) Henning of Lake Charles. BRABHAM, Alva, Mrs. LCAP 1/25/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Alva (Myrtle) Brabham, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Brabham died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. BRAXTON, Sedaniel M. LCAP 1/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Sedaniel Mark Braxton, 23, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. BRAXTON, Sedaniel M. LCAP 1/28/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sedaniel Mark Braxton, 23, of 930 Elm Street of Sulphur will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerley Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Braxton died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Sulphur where he had lived most of his life, he had lived a short time in Hampton, Va. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Parkview Christian School and had attended McNeese State University. Survivors include two brothers, Donell Braxton of Hampton, Va. and Howard Christian Jones of Westlake; two stepsisters, Nikima Williams and Shameka Williams, both of Houston; one stepbrother, George LeDay of Houston; his mother, Mrs. Arlene Jones Braxton of Westlake; his father, Robert Williams of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother, Nola Cialliere Jones of Sulphur; maternal grandfather, Howard Jones of San Jose, Calif.; and paternal grandfather, Richard Williams of Lake Charles. BRODEUR, Lila R. LCAP 1/21/2000 SILSBEE, Texas -- Funeral services for Lila Badiha Rahbany Brodeur, 69, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Farmer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hooks Cemetery in Kountze, Texas. Mrs. Brodeur died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000. A native of West Roxbury, Mass., she spent most of her life in Lake Charles, attending school and assisting with the family-owned business. In 1971, she moved to Lumberton, Texas, where her career was in real estate. She was a volunteer at Lumberton Primary and worked with Caring Hearts. She served as a Lumberton School Board trustee, was a past president of the Lumberton Civic Womens League and was a member of the Lumberton Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include her husband, Homer Brodeur; one son, Mark Brodeur of Conroe, Texas; two daughters, Deborah Gibson of Houston and Mrs. David (Susan) Gilbert of Lumberton; one brother, Roger Rahbany of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. BRODEUR, Lila R. LCAP 1/20/2000 SILSBEE, Texas -- Funeral services for Lila Badiha Rahbany Brodeur, 69, sister of Roger Rahbany of Lake Charles, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in Farmer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hooks Cemetery in Kountze, Texas. Mrs. Brodeur died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000. BROUSSARD, Andrew A., Mrs. LCAP 1/18/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew A. (Gay) Broussard, 50, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2:30 p.m. today until the service, with a rosary at 7 p.m. today. Mrs. Broussard died at 10:28 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, she was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Gay Lynn Carpenter of Dallas, Andrea Lois Broussard of Crowley and Katherine Broussard of Ingleside, Texas; five sons, Dewey Edward Oliva of Lake Charles, Edgar Lee Oliva Jr. of Seattle, Nicholas Broussard of Lake Arthur, Tracey Broussard of Eunice and Kenny Allen Broussard of Andrus Cove; three sisters, Christine Whittaker of Lake Charles, Brenda Ryder of LeBleu Settlement and Muriel Daigle of Sulphur; one brother, Johnny Carr of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BROUSSARD, Douglas J. Sr. LCAP 1/31/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Douglas J. Broussard Sr., 63, of Starks, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. BROUSSARD, Ernest W. LCAP 1/10/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ernest Willie Broussard, 88, of Choupique, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Nay Vickers will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa PInes Cemetery. Visitation is 2 - 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Broussard died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a lifetime resident of Choupique and a descendant of the John Jacob Ryan family. He graduated in 1930 from high school where he was a member of the first football team and the track and field team. He worked for Union Sulphur Co. and Texas Pacific Oil Co., retiring in 1976 after 45 years in oil field work. He was a farmer and a cattleman. He was a member of Choupique Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Robert E. Broussard of Choupique; three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Zerger of Houston and Mrs. Jeanette Stutes and Katie Ruth Abshire, both of Choupique; three sisters, Mrs. Velma McFatter of Beaumont, Texas, Reba Allen of Kirbyville, Texas, and Willie Lee Scott of Carrollton, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Dry Creek Baptist Camp, P.O. Box 445, Dry Creek, LA 70637 or Choupique Baptist Church, 7106 Choupique Road, Sulphur, LA 70665, the family said. BROUSSARD, Ernest W. LCAP 1/11/2000 CHOUPIQUE -- Funeral services for Ernest Willie Broussard, 88, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 11, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Nay Vickers will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines. Visitation begins at 8:30 a.m. Mr. Broussard died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Sulphur. A lifetime resident of Choupique, he was a descendent of the John Jacob Ryan family. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1930, where he was a member of the football team and participated in track and field. He worked for the Union Sulphur Co. as well as Texas Pacific Oil Co., retiring in 1976 after 45 years in oil-field work. He was a farmer and cattleman. He was a member of Choupique Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Robert E. Broussard of Choupique; three daughters, Carolyn Zerger of Houston and Jeanette Stutes and Katie Ruth Abshire, both of Choupique; three sisters, Velma McFatter of Beaumont, Texas, Reba Allen of Kirbyville, Texas, and Willie Lee Scott of Carrollton, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Dry Creek Baptist Cam, P.O. Box 445, Dry Creek, LA 70637, or Choupique Baptist Church, 7106 Choupique Road, Sulphur, LA 70665, the family said. BROWN, Lola LCAP 1/21/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Lola Brown, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. BROWN, Sedonia T., Mrs. LCAP 1/5/2000 FENTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Sedonia Tezeno Brown, 83, of Missouri City, Texas, will be at 7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 5, in St. Joseph Baptist Church. The Rev. Arnold Wycoff will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 6 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Brown died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in her residence. A native of Opelousas, she lived in Fenton for most of her life before moving to Texas. She was a member of St. Joseph Baptist Church, where she was director of BTU, organized the Vocational Bible School, served as a Mission teacher and was church secretary for 15 years. Survivors include four daughters, Helen M. Brown of Missouri City, Texas, Rose M. Haynes and Leana B. Grubbs, both of Houston, and Arthur Mae Brown of Oakland, Calif.; three sons, David Brown Jr., Clinton Paul Brown and Clem Brown, all of Houston; one brother, Welvin Tezeno of Rosa; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. BROWN, Sedonia, Mrs. LCAP 1/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sedonia Brown of Missouri City, Texas, formerly of Fenton, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. BROWN, Woodrow W. LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral services for Woodrow Wilson Brown, 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Brown died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was employed by Davidson Sash and Door Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of VFW Post 8107 of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Mary Brown of Lake Charles; two sons, Robert Wilson Brown of Grand Lake and Billy Allen Brown of Lake Charles; one daughter, Brenda Kaye Brown of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BROWNING, Radnal, Mrs. LCAP 1/24/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Radnal (Carolyn Robinson) Browning, 46, of the Hecker Community, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Tim Nicholas and Kent Brabham will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Browning died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in her parents' residence in Sweetlake. A native of Sweetlake, she was a resident of the Hecker Community for the last 20 years. She was a graduate of Bell City High School and McNeese State University, with a bachelor of arts degree in education. She taught in the Calcasieu Parish school system for 12 years, 11 of those at Bell City High School. She was a rural route carrier for the United States Postal Service for the past 11 years. She was active in ministries at various churches in the area and attended The Christian Fellowship Church in Hayes. Survivors include her husband; one son, Jonathan Browning of Hecker; two brothers, Preston Robinson Jr. of Sweetlake and David Robinson of Holmwood; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Preston (Ernie Faye Guidry) Robinson Sr. of Sweetlake. BURNITT, Henry H. LCAP 1/18/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Henry Heman Burnitt, 93, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. George L. Glass Jr. and David Parker will officiate. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery of Dry Creek. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Burnitt died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, he lived in the Shiloh Community most of his life. He worked several years constructing homes and fireplaces in the DeRidder-Mittie area. He retired after 16 years at Fort Polk as a carpenter and electrician. He was a member of Welcome Pentecostal Church of Dry Creek. Survivors include his wife, Neoma Francis Burnitt; one daughter, Eunice "Ann" Harper of DeRidder; one sister, Addie Marcantel of Kinder; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BURRELL, Morris R. LCAP 1/26/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Morris Richard Burrell, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. The Revs. Paul Nugent, G. David Hennigan and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Burrell died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Evadale, Texas, and had lived in DeQuincy for 30 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He served in the Pacific Theater and was a POW in the Philippines. He retired in 1989 from Guy Scroggins Inc. as a field superintendent after 40 years of service. He was a member of VFW Post 3802. He was the 1991-92 VFW post commander and was a lifetime member of DAV. He was a member of Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Myrtice Alston "Bartie" Burrell of DeQuincy; four sons, John Robert Burrell of Elizabethtown, Ky., Richard Wayne Burrell Sr. of Lake Charles and Mike Shoemake and John Wayne Shoemake, both of DeQuincy; one daughter, Paula Marie Lambright of Galveston, Texas; three sisters, Anna Bell "Kitty" Eteu, Abby Willis and Daizy Welch, all of Evadale; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the World War II Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., or the Parsonage Fund of Hargrove Bible Baptist Church, the family said. BURRELL, Morris R. LCAP 1/25/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Morris Richard Burrell, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. The Revs. Paul Nugent, G. David Hennigan and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Burrell died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Evadale, Texas, and had lived in DeQuincy for 30 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He served in the Pacific Theater and was a POW in the Philippines. He retired in 1989 from Guy Scroggins Inc. as a field superintendent after 40 years of service. He was a member of VFW Post 3802. He was the 1991-92 VFW post commander and was a lifetime member of DAV. He was a member of Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Myrtice Alston "Bartie" Burrell of DeQuincy; four sons, John Robert Burrell of Elizabethtown, Ky., Richard Wayne Burrell Sr. of Lake Charles and Mike Shoemake and John Wayne Shoemake, both of DeQuincy; one daughter, Paula Marie Lambright of Galveston, Texas; three sisters, Anna Bell "Kitty" Eteu, Abby Willis and Daizy Welch, all of Evadale; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BURROWS, Thurl H. LCAP 1/4/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Thurl H. "Shorty" Burrows, 83, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Texas City, Texas, hospital. CARGER, John L. LCAP 1/21/2000 KINDER -- Funeral services for John Lawrence "Coon" Carger, 58, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Carger died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in a Chicago hospital. CARGER, John L. LCAP 1/19/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for John L. Carger, 58, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Monday, Jan. 10, in a Chicago hospital. CARLIN, H.A. Jr. LCAP 1/1/2000 Funeral services for H.A. "Buster" Carlin Jr., 64, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from noon Sunday. Mr. Carlin died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999. A native of Lake Charles, he attended McNeese State and Northwestern universities. He was founded of Industrial Equipment and Engineering Inc. in 1961 and served as an officer of the corporation until his death. He had been a member of Southwest Louisiana's chamber of commerce since the founding of the corporation and served as a board member, chairman of various committees, vice president and president over the years. While vice president of the chamber, he co-founded the Lake Charles Crime Stoppers Inc., the first such program in Louisiana and the fourth in the nation. He was a member of the Board of the Calcasieu Political Action committee from 1979 to 1985. He also served as a member of the board of the Louisiana Industrial Distributors Association. He was a founding member of the board of the Southwest Louisiana Trade Expo and Fair. He held various offices in the Lake Charles Jaycees. Survivors include his wife, Madelyn Gaudet Carlin; two daughters, Yvonne C. Guillory of Taegu, Korea, and Aimee C. Verheeck of New Orleans; one sister, Kathryn Hawkins of Westlake; and one grandchild. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Louis Catholic High School Foundation, the family said. CARLIN, H.A. Jr. Funeral services for H.A. "Buster" Carlin Jr., 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from noon. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mr. Carlin died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999. A native of Lake Charles, he attended McNeese State and Northwestern universities. He was founded of Industrial Equipment and Engineering Inc. in 1961 and served as an officer of the corporation until his death. He had been a member of Southwest Louisiana's chamber of commerce since the founding of the corporation and served as a board member, chairman of various committees, vice president and president over the years. While vice president of the chamber, he co-founded the Lake Charles Crime Stoppers Inc., the first such program in Louisiana and the fourth in the nation. He was a member of the Board of the Calcasieu Political Action committee from 1979 to 1985. He also served as a member of the board of the Louisiana Industrial Distributors Association. He was a founding member of the board of the Southwest Louisiana Trade Expo and Fair. He held various offices in the Lake Charles Jaycees. Survivors include his wife, Madelyn Gaudet Carlin; two daughters, Yvonne C. Guillory of Taegu, Korea, and Aimee C. Verheeck of New Orleans; one sister, Kathryn Hawkins of Westlake; and one grandchild. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Louis Catholic High School Foundation, the family said. CARLIN, Marjorie A. LCAP 1/20/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Marjorie Amelia Carlin, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines. She died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000. CARLISLE, Dollie LCAP 1/20/2000 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for Dollie Carlisle, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in Claybar Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbits will officiate. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. She died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000. A native of Meadeville, Miss., she was a former resident of Bridge City, Texas, Provo, Utah and Vinton. She was a retired administrative assistant from Orange Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church of Vinton. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie Jean Carruth of Lumberton, Texas, and Margaret Ann Watson of Vinton; three sisters, Eula Smith of Orange, Harriet Childers of Lafayette and Georgia Coleman of Vinton; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church, 1845 Hwy. 109 South, Vinton, LA 70668, the family said. CARRIER, Cleveland Jr. LCAP 1/29/2000 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Cleveland "C.C." Carrier Jr., 65, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 29, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Carrier died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. CARROLL, Melba R. LCAP 1/27/2000 DALLAS - Funeral services for Melba Ruth Carroll, 78, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, in Restland Wildwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Ken Ashlock will officiate. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park. Visitation is 6:30-8:30 p.m. today. Mrs. Carroll died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Epps, she moved with her husband to Dallas, then to Lake Charles in 1971 and back to Dallas in 1986. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Justice Chapter 238 in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, A.J. "Jack" Carroll and James R. "JR" Carroll; five brothers, Lavelle Vinson of Iowa, La., and Huey, Frank, Herman and Scottie Vinson, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Nellie Thiels of Boyce, La.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Baylor Hospital Cancer Research Center in Dallas or M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center in Houston, the family said. CASHAT, Willie J. LCAP 1/27/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Willie Joseph Cashat, 59, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. He died Tuesday in a Cameron hospital. CASHAT, Willie J. Sr. LCAP 1/28/2000 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Willie Joseph Cashat Sr., 59, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 28, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Cashat died at 8:28 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in the Cameron hospital. CASTILLE, Anthony III LCAP 1/14/2000 Funeral services for Anthony Castille III, 58, of San Antonio, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Castille died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in Dallas. A native of Galveston, he had lived in Lake Charles and had lived in San Antonio most of his life. He was an employee of Greyhound Bus Lines for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Castille of San Antonio; two daughters, Cynthia Castille Willis of Louisville, Texas and Yolanda Castille of Fort Worth, Texas; four sons, Patrick Pradier, Eric Castille and Anthony Castille IV, all of Louisville, and Christopher Castille of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Annette Motley and Denise Rand, both of Mt. Claire, Calif. and Genna Allah of Decatur, Ga.; his mother, Evelyn Payne Logan of Mt. Claire; and 20 grandchildren. CATES, Larry G. LCAP 1/20/2000 ANNISTON, Ala. -- Graveside services for Larry Gregg Cates, 43, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Rutherford will officiate. Lake Charles arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Thursday in Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Cates died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a longtime resident of Moss Bluff. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1974. Survivors include one brother, Ronnie Cates of Moss Bluff; one sister, Theresa Vines of Moss Bluff; and his father, Ross B. Cates of Moss Bluff. Donations may be made to the charity of your choosing, the family said. CAULEY, Norman T. LCAP 1/16/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Norman Thomas Cauley, 69, of DeRidder, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. An Irish wake will follow the funeral and graveside services in the Cauley home, 2107 Apple St., DeRidder. Mr. Cauley died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at his residence. A native of Phoenix, Ariz., he lived in DeRidder. He served in the Navy from April 1949 to April 1950 and the Army from April 1950 to May 1963. He was a veteran of the Korean War. After his military service, he was a commissary officer with the Department of Defense for 34 years until his 1998 retirement. He served in Fort Polk for 16 years; Salfridge Air Force Michigan; White Sands Missile Range, White Sands, N.M.; Fort Carson, Colo.; and Orleans, France. He was a member of the VFW post in DeRidder and the American Legion post in Rosepine. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Jordan Cauley; five sons, Timothy Aloysius Cauley of Harison Township, Mich., Steven Michael and Joseph Thomas Cauley, both of Anchorville, Mich., James Owen Cauley of Warren, Mich., and Patrick Thomas Cauley of DeRidder; three daughters, Theresa Ann and Mary Katherine Cauley, both of Shelby Township, Mich., and Nora Kathleen Johnson of Anaheim, Calif.; two stepsons, Sean Michael and Kevin Pattrick Carey, both of Richland, Miss.; one stepdaughter, Patricia Dawn Carey of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one brother, William John Cauley of Washington, Mich; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, the family said. CEASAR, Wilson LCAP 1/21/2000 Funeral services for Wilson Vincent Dwayne "Boobie" Ceasar, 1, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Roland Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. He died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his parents, Samika Savannah Ceasar and Leroy Joseph Ceasar, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Damika Nell Ceasar of Lake Charles; his stepfather, Damon LeDoux of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Ramona Nell Ceasar and Richard William Ceasar Sr., both of Lake Charles; his paternal grandmother, Monica Ceasar of Lake Charles; his maternal great-grandmother, Hester Leblanc of Lake Charles; and his paternal great-grandparents, Caldonia Ceasar and Herman Ceasar, both of Eunice. CHAISON, Clifton Jr. LCAP 1/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Clifton "Shorty" Chaison Jr., 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday. CHAISON, Clifton Jr. LCAP 1/20/2000 Funeral services for Clifton "Shorty" Chaison Jr., 72, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Chaison died at 11:32 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a tug boat captain for Barge Transport for five years. He owned and operated Chaison Gulf Station, Chaison Detail Shop and J&S Detail Shop. He was a taxi cab driver in Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jane Breaux Chaison of Lake Charles; one son, Gilbert Albert Chaison of Lake Charles; three stepsons, Larry James Nezat of Lake Charles, Gordon Lambert of Idaho and Warren Ritchie Lambert of Baton Rouge; one sister, Hilda Beach of Austin; four grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. CHEVALIER, William LCAP 1/18/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for William "Ed" Chevalier, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Tommy Magee and George Lee Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mr. Chevalier died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000. A native of Glenmora, he had lived in the DeRidder area since 1956. He was employed by Sears Roebuck and Co. He was a member of Bilbo Church of Christ in DeRidder. He served with the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Doris G. Chevalier; one son, Kenneth Chevalier of DeRidder; two stepsons, Tommy Magee of DeRidder and Stanley K. Magee of Houston; one stepdaughter, Janet Willis of DeRidder; two brothers, Earl Chevalier of Krotz Springs and Archie R. Chevalier of DeRidder; one sister, Essie Shirley of DeRidder; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. CHRETIAN, Hollin LCAP 1/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for Hollin Chretian, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday. CHRETIEN, Hollin J. Sr. LCAP 1/31/2000 Funeral services for Hollin J. Chretien Sr., 72, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Chretien died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He played Negro League Baseball with St. Louis, Montreal and Chicago. He was retired from PPG Industries. He coached Gamblers adult softball and Sheriff's Little League baseball. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Leona Chretien; four sons, Hollin Jr., Lash, Daniel and Jeffery Chretien, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Vicky Williams of Jasper, Texas, and Alvisia Williams of Lake Charles; three sisters, Velma Matthews of Lake Charles, Shirley Guidry of California and Hazel Hatters of Hansville; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CHRETIEN, Hollin J. Sr. LCAP 1/30/2000 Funeral services for Hollin J. Chretien Sr., 72, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Chretien died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He played Negro League Baseball with St. Louis, Montreal and Chicago. He was retired from PPG Industries. He coached Gamblers adult softball and Sheriff's Little League baseball. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Leona Chretien; four sons, Hollin Jr., Lash, Daniel and Jeffery Chretien, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Vicky Williams of Jasper, Texas, and Alvisia Williams of Lake Charles; three sisters, Velma Matthews of Lake Charles, Shirley Guidry of California and Hazel Hatters of Hansville; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CHURCH, Mamie J. LCAP 1/5/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Funeral services for Mamie Jackson Church, 89, were Monday, Jan. 3, in Forest Lawn Funeral Home. She died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1999. A native of Welsh, she graduated from Bell City High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. She taught school at DeQuincy High School, where she coached the girls' basketball team. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Beaumont and of Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Church of Lumberton, Texas, and Robert Church of Beaumont; one brother, Carl Jackson of Lake Charles; one sister, Bessie Kurti of Orange, Texas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CHURCH, Mamie J. LCAP 1/6/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Funeral services for Mamie Jackson Church, 89, were Monday, Jan. 3, in Forest Lawn Funeral Home. She died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1999. A native of Welsh, she graduated from Bell City High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. She taught school at DeQuincy High School, where she coached the girls' basketball team. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Beaumont and a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Church of Lumberton, Texas, and Robert Church of Beaumont; one brother, Carl W. Jackson of Lake Charles; one sister, Bessie Kurti of Orange, Texas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CISCO, Nina B. LCAP 1/12/2000 Funeral services for Nina Brown Cisco, 100, of Springfield, Mo., will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in the Chapel Mausoleum at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Greenlawn Funeral Home South of Springfield. Mrs. Cisco died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in her residence. She moved to Lake Charles in 1902. She lived in Burlington, Iowa, for 30 years before returning to Lake Charles in 1953. She resided in Springfield for the last two years. She was a member of First Christian Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jack Robertson of Springfield; and two grandchildren. CISCO, Nina B. LCAP 1/11/2000 Funeral services for Nina Brown Cisco, 100, of Springfield, Mo., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, in the Chapel Mausoleum at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Greenlawn Funeral Home South of Springfield. Mrs. Cisco died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in her residence. CLEMENT, Bernice LCAP 1/24/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. William (Bernice Doggett) Clement, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. Jim Melanson will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 5 - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Clement died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Joaquin, Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. She was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Charles W. Clement; one son, William Nelson Presswood of Dover, Pa.; one daughter, Barbara A. Fisher of Houston; two stepsons, Lee Waldon and Noel Clement, both of Washington; one brother, Elvis Doggett of Houston; one sister, Fern Gillium of Lake Jackson, Texas; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. CLEMENT, Hoard J. LCAP 1/5/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Howard Joseph Clement, 85, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. CLEMENT, Howard J. LCAP 1/6/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Howard Joseph Clement, 85, of Vidor, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 6, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Clement died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000 in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. CLEMENTS, Bernice LCAP 1/23/2000 Funeral arrangements for Bernice Clements, 77, of Lake Charles, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Frankie D. Colletta Funeral services for Frankie D. Colletta, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Msgr. Harry Greig 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 p.m.; and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Colletta died at 7:51 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in a local care center. A native of New Iberia, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Colletta of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Colletta House-Jones of Lake Charles; one nephew; and one niece. CLOUD, Audi R. LCAP 1/19/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Audi Lee Ray Cloud, 79, of Glenmora will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Cloud died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. CLYMA, Dorothy LCAP 1/6/2000 CLAREMORE, Okla. -- Funeral services for Dorothy ''Dutch'' Clyma, 86, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 6, in Musgrove-Meriott-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Clyma died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a Houston hospital. COHEN, Albert B. LCAP 1/10/2000 GRAND CHENIER -- Graveside services for Albert B. Cohen, 87, of Winnfield, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in McCall Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Rountree will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield. Visitation is 5:30 - 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Cohen died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in a Winn Parish hospital. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was retired from La. Wildlife and Fisheries. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Hatcher of Winnfield; one brother, Robert Cohen of Hackberry; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. COLEMAN, James A. LCAP 1/17/2000 LONGVILLE -- Funeral services for James Alfred Coleman, 61, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in Memorial Baptist Church. The Revs. Beau Guidry and Glenn Maddox will officiate. Burial will be in Barentine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. in the church. Mr. Coleman died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Longville. He served in the Army 1961-1963. He was a self-employed contractor. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Noelie H. Coleman; one son, Fred Coleman of DeRidder; one daughter, Alecia Ann Coleman of Lake Charles; two brothers, Walter and William Coleman, both of Longville; two sisters, Doris Coleman Guillory and Marjorie Coleman Heitz, both of Longville; his mother, Myrtis Coleman of Longville; and four grandchildren. COLEMAN, James A. LCAP 1/16/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for James Alfred Coleman, 61, of Longville, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 5 p.m. Saturday in his residence. COMEAUX, Mrs. Lee Allen LCAP 1/29/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Allen (Geneva Lopez) Comeaux, 60, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 29, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery. Mrs. Comeaux died at 2:38 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in her residence. CONWAY, Roy K. LCAP 1/23/2000 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for Roy King Conway, 93, of Vinton, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in Dorman Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Vaughn will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Mr. Conway died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of the Liberty community in Rusk County, Texas, he was a former resident of Orange. He was a tree surgeon for the Lutcher-Stark Family in Orange. Survivors include three sons, John W. and Robert King Conway Sr., both of Orange, and Roy J. Conway of Vinton; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren. COPLIN, Marjorie F. LCAP 1/5/2000 Funeral services for Marjorie Florence Coplin, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary A. Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Coplin died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Glad Tidings Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Coplin Anthony of Navasota, Texas, Paula Coplin Campbell of Lake Charles and Faye Coplin Cooke of Sulphur; one brother, Mitchell C. Demarets Jr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Elaine Elizabeth Daigle of Lake Charles; her mother, Pauline Demarets of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. CORKRAN, John LCAP 1/29/2000 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for John Corkran, 82, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. CORKRAN, John J. LCAP 1/30/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for John J. Corkran, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, in The First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.L. Smith, Donl Langley and T.J. Crosby will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Corkran died at 2:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma C. Hanchey Corkran; six daughters, Mrs. Justine Griffiths of Kinder, Mrs. Alice Duplechain of Oberlin, Mrs. Rosemary Smith of Sulphur, Mrs. Reba Mendoza of Globe, Ariz., Mrs. Karen Murreita of Superior, Ariz., and Mrs. Shealane Guse of Alexandria; one son, Jonathan N. Corkran; one brother, Clifton Corkran of Port Arthur, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Versie Mae Lanier and Mrs. Florence Jennings, both of Port Arthur, Mrs. Sue Corkran of Kinder and Mrs. Lou Parker of Reeves; 19 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. COURMIER, Velta V. LCAP 1/1/2000 Funeral services for Velta Vincent Courmier, 88, will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a wake service at 7:30 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Courmier died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Kaplan, a former resident of Vinton and had lived in Lake Charles for nine years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Mary) Hantz Jr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Dula Romero of New Iberia; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. COURVILLE, Nelson J. LCAP 1/16/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Nelson Joseph Courville, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Interment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mr. Courville died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Eunice, he lived in the Welsh area for 50 years. He served in the Army's 773rd Tank Battalion and did his training at Fort Benning, Ga. He was retired from the U.S. Post Office as a city carrier after 28 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Greyhound Backers Club, Woodmen of the World and the American Legion. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, where he was in the choir for many years. Survivors include his wife, Nettie Courville; two brother, George Courville of Jennings and Tony Courville of Lake Charles; three sisters, Laurice "Loris" Lejune of Sweetlake, Laura Abshire of Jennings and Rose Courville Meche of Welsh. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. COX, Mary J. LCAP 1/10/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Josephine Cox, 65, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30 - 6 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Cox died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lindale, Texas, she had lived in Fort Worth, Texas, before moving to Lake Charles two years ago. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Laura Cox Biggerstaff of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, James Brown of Fort Worth and David Brown of Glenrose, Texas; five sisters, Candy Christian of Lake Charles, Martha May of Alvarado, Texas, Bobbie Headley of Paradise, Texas, Wilma Skinner of Joshua, Texas, and Delores Townley of Glenrose; and two grandchildren. CRENSHAW, Lonnie V., Mrs. LCAP 1/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lonnie "Jewel" Valentine Crenshaw 57, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. CRENSHAW, Mrs. Lonnie V. LCAP 1/23/2000 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lonnie Valentine "Jewel" Crenshaw, 57, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Rev. Madison Clark Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home with dismissal at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation is from 6 p.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Crenshaw died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Westlake, she lived in San Francisco for more than 30 years. She was employed by Children's Hospital as a medical secretary. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. She returned to Westlake in October 1999. Survivors include her husband, Solomon Crenshaw; two brothers, Gene Valentine of Westlake and Edward Valentine Jr. of Seattle; and two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Weston and Mrs. Treasie M. Huddleston, both of Westlake. CROCHET, Edward J. LCAP 1/6/2000 CENTERVILLE -- Funeral services for Edward Joseph Crochet, 89, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 6, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Ibert's Mortuary. Visitation is from 10 a.m., with a rosary at 2 p.m. Mr. Crochet died at 12:23 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in a Franklin care facility. He was a native of Houma and lived in Centerville for 65 years. He retired from the Exxon Corporation in 1973 after 32 years of service, and was a 4th degree knight in the local Knights of Columbus chapter. Survivors include his wife, Louise Rogers Crochet of Centerville; two sons, Calvin Crochet of Selma, Texas and Elby Crochet of Huntsville, Ala.; one daughter, Gloria C. Hebert of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mrs. Leroy Knoblock and Mrs. Walterine Savoie, both of Houma, and Mrs. Mildred Chiasson of Thibodaux; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. DAIGLE, Clara C., Mrs. LCAP 1/30/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Cormier Daigle, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mrs. Daigle died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Lacassine, she lived in Welsh. Before her retirement, she was co-owner and operator of Jake's Grocery in Welsh. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Rivers "Jake" Daigle; one daughter, Yvette LeBlanc of Welsh; two brothers, John E. Cormier of Lake Charles and Clyde Cormier of Abbeville; and three sisters, Bella Landry of Lacassine, Beulah Benoit of Morse and Joyce Bourque of Hayes. DAIGLE, Jake, Mrs. LCAP 1/29/2000 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jake (Clara) Daigle, 72, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Jennings hospital. DAIGLE, Joseph W. LCAP 1/30/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Joseph Wilson "Joe" Daigle, 68, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mr. Daigle died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in Sulphur. He was an Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict, and he received the Army of Occupation Medal in Japan. He was owner and operator of Daigle's Food Center and Joe's Truck Service. He was employed by Nicholas Drilling Co. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Doris Daigle; two sons, Wayne Daigle of Sulphur and David "Butch" Daigle of San Antonio; three daughters, Susan McBride of Iota, Theresa "T.C." Daigle of Choupique and Barbara "Bobbie" Going of Sulphur; two brothers, Leonce Daigle of Sulphur and Claude Daigle of Craig, Colo.; three sisters, Rita Trahan of Westlake and Ina Mae Taylor and Agnes Ancelette, both of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DAIGLE, Mildred M. LCAP 1/3/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mildred Marie Daigle, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Daigle died at midnight, Jan. 1, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. DAIGLE, Mildred Marie JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mildred Marie Daigle, 85, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at midnight Saturday. DAIGLE, Wilson J. LCAP 1/29/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Wilson Joseph Daigle, 68, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Friday in Sulphur. DANIEL, Myrtis LCAP 1/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Myrtis Daniel, 49, will be an-nounced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. DANIEL, Myrtis L. LCAP 1/6/2000 Funeral services for Myrtis Louise Daniel, 49, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Friday, with a rosary at 9 a.m., in the funeral home. She died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000 in a local hospital. She was a graduate of Washington High School and Southern University. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Marcy Catholic Church, Ladies Auxiliary and the Black Women's Association of Lake Charles. Survivors include three brothers, Sylvester Robert Daniel Jr. of Oakland, Calif., John Richard Daniel of Carson, Calif., and James Edward Daniel of Lake Charles; one sister, Marilyn Suzzette Daniel of Hayward, Calif; and her parents, Sylvester R. Daniel Sr. and Ada Belle Daniel, both of Lake Charles. DANIEL, Myrtis L. LCAP 1/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Myrtis Louise Daniel, 49, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. DAVENPOR, Rosemary, Mrs. LCAP 1/16/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Rosemary Davenport, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4 - 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Davenport died at 6:55 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a Welsh care center. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was retired from the American Red Cross after 35 years of service. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Richard of Welsh; one sister, Jeanne Hartman of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. DAVENPORT, Rosemary LCAP 1/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Rosemary Davenport, 87, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Welsh care center. DAVIS, Albert Jr. Funeral services for Albert "Light Bulb" Davis Jr., 41, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. A native of Lafayette, he had lived in Lake Charles for 38 years. Survivors include his wife, Betty Celestine Davis of Lake Charles; one daughter, LaDonna Banks of Lake Charles; one stepson, Jeffery Celestine of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Rebecca and Jennifer Celestine, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Larrol and Brickley Davis, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Angie Guidry and Tia Davis, both of Houston, and Latrice Reder and Latonya Bertrand, both of Lake Charles; his father, Albert Davis Sr. of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. DAVIS, Jerome LCAP 1/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jerome Davis, 36, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday. DECK, Agnes LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Agnes Deck, 95, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local care facility. DENMAN, Wendell R. LCAP 1/27/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Wendell Russel Denman, 86, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Chapel Cemetery of Newton, Texas. Mr. Denman died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a Monroe care facility. DEROUEN, Darrell J. LCAP 1/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Darrell J. Derouen, 58, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 12:29 p.m. Tuesday in his Carlyss residence. DEROUEN, Darryl J. LCAP 1/27/2000 Funeral services for Darryl James Derouen, 58, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 8 p.m.; and 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Derouen died at 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in his residence. A native of New Iberia, he lived in Lake Charles for most of his life before moving to Moss Lake in Carlyss two years ago. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was a Navy veteran. He retired from Condea Vista VCM plant, where he worked as an instrument leadman. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Frost Derouen of Carlyss; one son, Dennis Alan Derouen of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Cynthia Derouen Guillory of Lake Charles; one brother, Mark Derouen of New Iberia; three sisters, Brenda Raimer of Lake Charles and Sharon Nunez and Charlotte Breaux, both of New Iberia; and four grandchildren. DEROUEN, Minos J. Sr, Mrs. LCAP 1/15/2000 NEW IBERIA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Minos Joseph (Deloria) Derouen Sr., 83, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Monsignor Mike Herpin and the Revs. Michael Guidry, Mark Derise and Dan Picard will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Family Mausoleum. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Derouen died at 1:39 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a New Iberia hospital. She was a homemaker. She worked as a volunteer at the St. Francis Diner and was a member of the Legion of Mary and the St. Anne Altar Society at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. She was one of the first CCD lay teachers and taught second-grade catechism for 33 years. She was among the first lay ministers at the church and distributed the Eucharist to shut-ins and at hospitals. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Hilda Derouen deVillasana of New Orleans, Myrtis Derouen Quinilty of Lake Charles and Mrs. George (Diane) Sikes of New Iberia; one son, Minos J. Derouen Jr. of New Iberia; two sisters, Mable D. Boutte and Agnes D. Viator, both of New Iberia; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DEVALL, Leo A. JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Leo A. Devall, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Devall died at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Evangeline and a resident of Jennings. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a unit commander of the 162nd Infantry during combat operations. He received the Authorized American Defense Service Medal, the Good conduct Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze arrowhead and two bronze service stars for the New Guinea and the Southern Philippines Campaign, the World War II Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze service star, and four overseas service bars. He retired as the wholesale owner of Devall Cigar and Candy Co. He was a member of 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and the VFW. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, James and Andrew Devall, both of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. Victor (Mary) Blair of Lafayette; two sisters, Sue Devall of Jennings and Evelyn Prague of Welsh; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DEVILLE, Caroline M. LCAP 1/20/2000 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Caroline M. Deville, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Deville died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in her residence. DEVILLE, Lilly LCAP 1/20/2000 TURKEY CREEK -- Funeral services for Lilly Vidrine Deville, 79, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 20, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Addison Johnson Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Deville died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in New Orleans. DICKSON, Warrick J. LCAP 1/25/2000 Funeral services for Warrick Jeter Dickson, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eric Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iota. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Dickson died at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Shreveport, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1950. He was a U.S. Army-Air Force veteran, having served in World War II. He received a bachelor's of science degree in 1942 and a master's of science from Louisiana State University in 1949. He was an assistant professor at McNeese State University in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences from 1950-79. He was a faculty advisor for the first Delta Theta Chi and McNeese Chapter of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Stafford Dickson of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mauria Dickson Venissat of Sulphur; and one sister, Adelaide Eubank of Raytown, Mo. DIXON, Hattie S. LCAP 1/21/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Hattie S. Dixson, 98, of Glenmora, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Stanley Cemetery in Glenmora under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Dixson died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in an Oakdale care center. DOHRMAN, Richard C. LCAP 1/21/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Memorial services for Richard Cordsen Dohrman, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in Broussard's Mortuary Chapel. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Mr. Dohrman died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Kansas City, Mo., and had lived in Dallas and Lake Charles before moving to Beaumont, Texas, in 1976. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He attended the University of Kansas. He worked for several different railroad companies, including Kansas City Southern Railroad, from which he retired in 1990. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Jean Dohrman; two daughters, Allison Dohrman of New York and Jeannie Dohrman Robertson of Lake Charles; one son, Eric Dohrman of Lake Charles; and one sister, Mary Rose Dohrman of Long Island, N.Y. Memorial donations may be made to MDA/ALS Research, 5165 Kirby Drive, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77005, the family said. DONHAM, Eileen W. LCAP 1/15/2000 PEARLAND, Texas -- Funeral services for Eileen Wright Donham, 84, of Lake Charles, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 15, in Family Funeral Care. Burial will be in Southpark Cemetery. Mrs. Donham died Wednes-day, Jan. 12, 2000, in Conroe, Texas. She was a native of Eunice. Survivors include one son, Jerald Wright of Lake Charles; two daughters, Erlene Woodyard of Spring, Texas, and JoAnn Hayes of Key West, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. DOWDEN, Mildred C. LCAP 1/27/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mildred C. "Ann" Dowden, 57, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. John Burns, M.C. Green and Oliver Self will officiate. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon today. Mrs. Dowden died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in Alexandria. A native of Woodville, Texas, she had lived in Leesville since 1961. She was a former district manager for Avon. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Survivors include her husband, Hardy Dowden of Leesville; two sons, Jeffery "Jeff" Dowden of DeRidder and John Mark Dowden of Pitkin; four daughters, Denice Johnson, Donna L. Dowden and Melinda R. James, all of Leesville, and Kerri A. Moore of Simpson; one brother, Jesse T. DeHart of Pitkin; and 13 grandchildren. DOWNS, Taylor H. LCAP 1/18/2000 TURKEY CREEK -- Funeral services for Taylor H. Downs, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in First United Pentecostal Church of Turkey Creek. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Downs died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital. DOYLE, Rayburn LCAP 1/10/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Rayburn Doyle, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Mr. Doyle died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. DRONET, Donald R., Mrs. LCAP 1/9/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Donald R. (Mary Jeanelle Broussard) "Pete" Dronet, 48, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Oris A. Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today with a rosary at 5 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Dronet died at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Jennings, she was a resident of Baton Rouge for seven years. She was a graduate of Jennings High School in 1969. She was a paralegal. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Christopher John Dronet of Jennings and Donovan John Dronet of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Tracey Renee and Angela Michele Dronet, both of Baton Rouge, and Kelly Broussard Dronet of Jennings; two brothers, Robert Joseph "Bobby" and Daniel Lee Broussard, both of Jennings; three sisters, Shirley Gary and Geraldine "DeDe" Linscombe, both of Jennings, and Kathryn Diane Broussard of Sulphur; her mother, Mrs. Emma LeJeune Broussard of Jennings; and one grandchild. DRONET, Pete, Mrs. LCAP 1/8/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Pete (Mary Jeanelle Broussard) Dronet, 47, of Baton Rouge, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Dronet died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in her residence. DUHON, Effie LCAP 1/22/2000 KINDER -- Funeral services for Effie "Clemmie" Duhon, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, in First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.E. Smith, Marvin Hicks and Gerald Bushnell will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from noon Sunday in the church. Mrs. Duhon died at 6:55 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in the Kinder hospital. She was a native of Kinder and a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Bushnell and Shirley Baggett, both of Kinder; one sister, Myrtis Smith of Kinder; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. DUPONT, Eula R. LCAP 1/22/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Eula Roy Dupont, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Dupont died at 6:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000 in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings and a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Paula Dupont of Lafayette; four sons, Darrell "Fats" Dupont, Dan Dupont, Kenneth Dupont and Wade Dupont, all of Cameron; one sister, Lena Harrington of Breaux Bridge; two brothers, Wilson Roy of Lake Charles and Lennis Roy of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. DUHON, Shirley B. LCAP 1/18/2000 Funeral services for Shirley B. Duhon, 58, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Duhon died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Jennings, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, Darrell Duhon of Iowa, La., and Dwain Duhon of Lake Charles; two daughters, Vanessa Lalanne of Hecker and Geneva Duhon of Lake Charles; one brother, Carroll Wayne Broussard of Pitkin; one sister, Ruth Trahan of Houma; and eight grandchildren. DUPLECHAIN, Alida LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral services for Alida Duplechain, 90, of Bell City, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Fontenot-Duplechain Cemetery in Soileau under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Duplechain died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Basile and a former resident of Oberlin. She had lived in Bell City since 1990. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Lionel Duplechain of New Iberia and Daniel Duplechain of Brownwood, Texas; two daughters, Mercedes Todd of Broussard and Judy Rutherford of Sweetlake; one sister, Agnes Fontenot of Basile; 24 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. DUPLICHAN, Joseph Sr. LCAP 1/14/2000 KINDER -- Funeral services for Joseph Duplichan Sr., 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Duplichan died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in the Kinder hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder. He was a World War II veteran, and a member of the VFW. Survivors include four sons, Jerry Duplichan, Mike Duplichan and Joseph "Jody" Duplichan Jr., all of Kinder, and Danny Paul Duplichan of Westlake; five daughters, Deborah Sharp of Santa Fe, Texas, and Vickie England, Shelia LeJeune, Marilyn Presley and Carolyn Touchet, all of Kinder; two sisters, Ester D. Romero of Kinder and Westa D. Varden of Baker; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. DUPUIS, Glenn V. Sr. LCAP 1/6/2000 Memorial services for Glenn Verle Dupuis Sr., 67, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. H.E. Wagner will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Dupuis died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a Navy veteran. Survivors include one son, Glenn V. Dupuis Jr.; two daughters, Christine Dupuis Reeves of Westlake and Desiree Dupuis Blum of Lake Charles; one sister, Madelle Osborne of Texarkana, Texas; and five grandchildren. DUPUIS, Glenn V. Sr. LCAP 1/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Glenn Verle Dupuis Sr., 67, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. DURANT, Eli OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Eli Durant, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Durant died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. EDWARDS, Vertie F. LCAP 1/12/2000 BELLWOOD -- Funeral services for Vertie Frances Edwards, 80, of Provencal, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in Belwood Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Edwards died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in the Leesville hospital. ELLENDER, Edgar L. Sr. LCAP 1/24/2000 Funeral services for Edgar L. Ellender Sr., 81, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Glad Tidings Assembly of God. The Revs. John Bosman and Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 - 10 p.m. today ; 8 a.m. - noon Tuesday in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. in the church. Mr. Ellender died at 3:26 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attended LaGrange High School. He served in the Army's 96th Infantry in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, receiving the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He worked for South Central Bell for 37 years, retiring as a service technician. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and Woodmen of the World. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, where he served as a greeter. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Guidry Ellender; two sons, Edgar Lee Ellender Jr. of DeRidder and Thomas Allen Ellender of Moss Bluff; three stepsons, Paul Scott of Lake Charles, Philip Scott of Portland, Ore., and Gary Scott of Austin, Texas; two stepdaughters, Marietta Jenkins of DeRidder and Charlotte Kaough of Lake Charles; one brother, John "Pic" Ellender of Lake Charles; one sister, Olane Kyle of Bundick Lake; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. ELLENDER, Edith LCAP 1/20/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Edith "Edie" Ellender, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Mrs. Ellender died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in Sulphur. ELLIS, Sylvia R. LCAP 1/16/2000 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Sylvia Ruby Ellis, 70, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Ellis died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in her residence. EMENHISER, Vera LCAP 1/3/2000 Funeral services for Vera Emenhiser, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Foreman will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery in Winnie, Texas. Visitation is 6 - 8 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Emenhiser died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Branch, she had lived in Stowell, Texas, for 20 years before moving to Lake Charles 40 years ago. She was a telephone operator in the Winnie/Stowell area for many years before her retirement. Survivors include one son, Wilford Wesley "Ike" Emenhiser Jr. of Gillis; two daughters, Mary Ann Rougeau of Lake Charles and Ella Ray Whitehead of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Stella Welch of Moss Bluff and Mary Brown of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. ERNST, Thomas R. LCAP 1/10/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Thomas R. "Dick" Ernst, 68, of Westlake, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Leonard Guillott will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 5 - 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Ernst died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps serving in the Korean War. He was a former employee in the transfer department of Cities Service. He was a self-employed agri-businessman. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Cooper Ernst; one brother, John H. Ernst of DeRidder; one sister, Elayne Stewart of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. ERNST, Thomas R. LCAP 1/11/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Thomas R. "Dick" Ernst, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Leonard Guillott will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Ernst died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish, he was a self-employed agribusinessman and outdoorsman. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church and a former employee of the Cities Service Transfer Department. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Cooper Ernst of Westlake; one brother, John H. Ernst of DeRidder; one sister, Elayne Stewart of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. ESPRIT, Marion LCAP 1/25/2000 Funeral arrangements for Marion Esprit, 60, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. ESPRIT, Marion LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral services for Marion Esprit, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Micheal Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Esprit died at 5:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles for 23 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Felecia T. Esprit of Lake Charles; three daughters, Doris E. Spencer, Anita E. Johnson and Nadine H. Esprit, all of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Cathy Leday of Lake Charles; four brothers, Frank Esprit Sr. of Opelousas, Karl Esprit of Lake Charles, Allen Esprit of Nome, Texas, and Marley Esprit of Cheeks, Texas; five sisters, Barbara E. Harmon, Diana M. Esprit, Bernice E. Woods and Janice E. Johnson, all of Lake Charles, and Judy Jenkins of Lafayette; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. ESPRIT, Marion LCAP 1/29/2000 Funeral services for Marion Esprit, 60, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 29, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Micheal Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mr. Esprit died at 5:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles for 23 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Felecia T. Esprit of Lake Charles; three daughters, Doris E. Spencer, Anita E. Johnson and Nadine H. Esprit, all of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Cathy Leday of Lake Charles; four brothers, Frank Esprit Sr. of Opelousas, Karl Esprit of Lake Charles, Allen Esprit of Nome, Texas, and Marley Esprit of Cheeks, Texas; five sisters, Barbara E. Harmon, Diana M. Esprit, Bernice E. Woods and Janice E. Johnson, all of Lake Charles, and Judy Jenkins of Lafayette; his mother, Dolvina Esprit Guillory of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. ESTHAY, Raymond Richard-, Mrs. LCAP 1/23/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Raymond (Rita) Richard-Esthay, 51, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8 a.m.- 1:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Richard-Esthay died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in her residence. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Jacksonville, Fla. for several years before moving back to Lake Charles five years ago. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Esthay; one son, Jerry John Richard Jr. of Tucker, Ark.; one stepson, Paul Joseph Esthay of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Leslie Rae Esthay of Lake Charles and Wanda Joy Young of Ragley; four brothers, Elvin J., Melvin J., Martin J. and Joseph O. Thibodeaux, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Bryson and Mrs. Betty O'Gea, both of Lake Charles, Mrs. Zelma Spell of Westlake and Mrs. Yvonne Johnson of Toledo Bend; two grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Raymond Esthay or Lynn Ogea to offset costs, the family said. ESTHAY, Rita R. LCAP 1/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Rita Richard Esthay, 51, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Lake Charles. FIELDS, Frankie LCAP 1/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Frankie Fields, 32, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Friday in a Jennings hospital. FIELDS, Frankie L. LCAP 1/14/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Frankie Lee "Puddin" Fields, 32, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Herman Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be at 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Fields died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles, where he lived until moving to Jennings one year ago. He attended LaGrange High School in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Theodora M. Fields of Beaumont, Texas; two daughters, Taylor Fields of Beaumont and Jasmine Fields of Lake Charles; three sons, Terel Thomas, Tyler Fields and Traquez Fields, all of Beaumont; three sisters, Sharon Robinson of Lake Charles, Charlene Fields of South Carolina and Darlene Fields of Baltimore, Md.; three brothers, Ronald, Troy and Christopher Fields, all of Jennings; his mother and stepfather, Mrs. Velma White Rideaux and Ronald Rideaux of Jennings; his maternal grandfather, George White; and his paternal grandmother, Katherine Fields of Sailsbury, Md. FISK, Frances LCAP 1/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Frances Fisk, 47, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Charlotte, Tenn. FISK, Frances LCAP 1/9/2000 Funeral services for Frances Fisk, 47, of Charlotte, Tenn., will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Fisk died January 5, 2000, in Charlotte. A native of Houma, she had lived in Lake Charles for a number of years before moving to Tennessee 14 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Franklin E. Fisk; three sisters, Vivian Quibodeaux of Lake Charles and Dean Liprie and Donna Jones, both of Lafayette; and her mother, Maryland Stubbs of Lafayette. FLUITT, Arthur A. Jr. LCAP 1/14/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Arthur Augustus Fluitt Jr., 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in DeQuincy Memorial Gardens. Mr. Fluitt died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. FONTENOT, Allia LCAP 1/21/2000 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Allia Fontenot, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Jennings hospital. FONTENOT, Allia D. LCAP 1/22/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Allia Demarest Fontenot, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Fontenot died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Welsh and a member of Welsh Assembly of God. Survivors include five sons, Lawrence "Bee" Fontenot and Jerry Fontenot, both of Jennings, Ronald Fontenot of Hubbard, Texas, and Andrew Fontenot and Anderson Fontenot Jr., both of Welsh; six daughters, Debbie Fitch of Ville Platte, Yvonne Murray of Jennings, and Ethel Rabey, Louise Trahan, Thelma Cormier and Jessie Romero, all of Welsh; 44 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Carol LCAP 1/28/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Carol Fontenot, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mr. Fontenot died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. FONTENOT, Dolvina LCAP 1/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Dolvina Fontenot, 89, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lake Charles care center. FONTENOT, Dolvina LCAP 1/23/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Dolvina Fontenot, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8-10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 2:12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Ville Platte, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 48 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and a former member of Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ira J. "Lou" Fontenot of Lake Charles; one brother, Steve Fruge of Lake Charles; four sisters, Elsia Shulur and Lola Wilkerson, both of Lake Charles, Lydie Norton of Westlake and Lorena Smith of Lafayette; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Frank Sr. LCAP 1/14/2000 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Frank Fontenot Sr., 68, of Kinder, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Norris Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Duplichan Cemetery. Visitation is ongoing. A vigil was held Thursday evening. Mr. Fontenot died at 11:52 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native and longtime resident of Oberlin and had lived in Kinder for eight years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include three sons, John "Winky" Fontenot, Ephram "Curly" Fontenot and Frank Fontenot Jr., all of Oberlin; four stepsons, Randy Leonard, Robert Leonard, Ricky Leonard and James Leonard, all of Kinder; three sisters, Elda Marcantel of Kinder, Bobbie Jean Gilbert of Houston and Mabel Martin of Jennings; and 12 grandchildren. FONTENOT, James L. LCAP 1/6/2000 HOUSTON -- Funeral services for James Ledoux "Sunny Boy" Fontenot, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, in Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Veterans Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Harrison Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in a Houston hospital. FONTENOT, Lessie Mae, Mrs. LCAP 1/5/2000 FENTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lessie Mae Fontenot, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 5, from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanay will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Fontenot died at 5:25 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a Welsh care facility. A native of Hathaway, she was a resident of Fenton for 55 years. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and was active with the CYO. Survivors include her husband, Joseph "Jay" Fontenot of Fenton; one son, Wilbert "Bo" Fontenot of Fenton; four daughters, Mrs. Dinky (Katherine) Adair of Kinder, Brenda Miller of Fenton, Ella Fontenot of Cary, N.C., and Mrs. Todd (Bernetta) McCann of Sulphur; one brother, Alvin Romero of Vinton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. FONTENOT, Louis LCAP 1/6/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Louis Fontenot, 69, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. FONTENOT, Marshall J. Jr. LCAP 1/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Marshall Joseph Fontenot Jr., 74, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Marshall J. Jr. LCAP 1/9/2000 Funeral services for Marshall Joseph Fontenot Jr., 74, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Samuel Osuji will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Monday. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He was scoutmaster for Troop 47 of Sacred Heart in the 1960s. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Lt. Col. Ronald M. Fontenot USA (Ret.) of Chester, Va., and Marshall Joseph Fontenot III of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Josie Fontenot Bellow and Gwendolyn Fontenot Semien, both of Lake Charles, and Judy Fontenot Broussard of Jennings; two brothers, Murphy Fontenot of Houston and Joseph Fontenot of Orange County, Calif.; one sister, Willie Mae LaChappelle of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, P.W. LCAP 1/12/2000 SCOTT -- Funeral services for P.W. "Peter" Fontenot, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Mario Romero will officiate. Burial will be in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery under the direction of Martin and Castille Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died at 9:56 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Fenton and lived in Scott for 25 years. He worked for United Gas Pipe Line Co. for more than 42 years, retiring in 1985. He was well-known across Louisiana as the old 4-H and FFA student helper. He was a lifetime member of the American Quarterhorse Association and a member of the Louisiana Quarterhorse Breeders Association. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Community. Survivors include his wife, Laura Touchet-Fontenot of Scott; three sons, Arlin Fontenot of Broussard, Vernon Fontenot Sr. of Henry and Hughlan Fontenot of Oakdale; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said. FONTENOT, Pamela M. LCAP 1/24/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Pamela Messer Fontenot, 55, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Fontenot died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. FONTENOT, Pamela Messer LCAP 1/23/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Pamela Messer Fontenot, 55, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in the Oakdale hospital. Visitation at the funeral home begins at 11 a.m. today. FONTENOT, Roland D. LCAP 1/16/2000 Funeral services for Roland D. Fontenot, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he lived in Lake Charles for more than 36 years. He worked for Community Coffee for many years and retired from McKenzie Pest Control. He was a member of the Lake Charles Woodworking Group. He was an usher at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Fontenot; three sons, Rayford J. and Carl K. Fontenot, both of Lake Charles, and Edmond D. Fontenot of Sulphur; one daughter, Patricia A. Fontenot of Austin, Texas; one brother, Allen Ray Fontenot of Orlando, Fla.; and seven grandchildren. FORAKER, Jackie Lynn LCAP 1/8/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jackie Lynn Foraker, 40, of Bon Wier, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in Grabow Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Foraker died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in her residence. FOREMAN, Jason B. LCAP 1/27/2000 Funeral services for Jason Brady Foreman, 20, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Foreman died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Sulphur, he was a resident of Lake Charles, having moved here from Carlyss. Survivors include one daughter, Cassidy Fuselier of Carlyss; one brother, Justin Foreman of Lake Charles; one sister, Lauren Foreman of Lake Charles; his mother, Gaynell Vincent Foreman of Lake Charles; his father, Dwayne Glenn Foreman of Carlyss; his step-mother, Kimberly Foreman of Carlyss; his maternal grandfather, Nolan Vincent of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Evalina Foreman of Carlyss. FRANK, Colton III LCAP 1/21/2000 KINDER -- Funeral services for Colton Frank III, 22, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in Greater First Baptist Church. The Rev. Leroy Pitre will officiate. Burial will be in Hickory Flat Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Frank died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Kinder and had lived in Lake Charles for six years. He was a member of Greater First Baptist Church and its choir. Survivors include one brother, Tony Cravin of Lake Charles; four sisters, Daphne Cole and April Frank, both of Houston, and Juanita Frank and Rita Frank, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Josephine Frank of Lake Charles; and his father, Colton Frank II of Kinder. FRANK, Colton III LCAP 1/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Colton Frank III, 22, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. FREDDIE, Claude M. Sr. LCAP 1/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Claude Martin Freddie Sr., 66, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. FULLER, B.L., Mrs. LCAP 1/27/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Mrs. B.L. (Verl) Fuller, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne Squires and Camille Martinez will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Fuller died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a DeQuincy hospital. A native of Goodpine, she had lived in Merryville for the past 70 years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, John Mike Fuller of Sulphur; one brother, E.L. Posey of Santa Rosa, Calif.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. FULLER, B.L., Mrs. LCAP 1/28/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. B.L. "Verl" Fuller, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 28, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Lyndon Longoria and Eugene Martinez will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Mrs. Fuller died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a resident of Merryville. Survivors include one son, John Mike Fuller of Sulphur; one brother, E.L. Posey of Santa Rosa, Calif.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. FULLER, James Sr. LCAP 1/15/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James "Dan" Fuller Sr., 65, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Fuller died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in Sulphur. FULTON, Robert L. LCAP 1/16/2000 ELTON -- Funeral services for Robert Lowell "Coach" Fulton, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in China Cemetery. Visitation continues today. Mr. Fulton died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Elton. He graduated from Elton High School and SLI, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Baltimore during World War II. He retired in 1974 after 24 years of teaching and coaching. In 1986, he retired from Pennzoil. He was a member of the Elton American Legion post. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Zelma Rice "Potsy" Fulton; two sons, Lowell and Danny Fulton, both of Lafayette; two daughters, Robbie Fulton of Baton Rouge and Rebekah Hanks of Welsh; one brother, Rodney Fulton of Elton; two sisters, Rhoda McCorquodale of Lake Charles and Ruth Feaster of Starks; and nine grandchildren. GAIDRY, Agnes A., Mrs. LCAP 1/16/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Andrus Gaidry, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Gaidry died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur and a graduate of Lake Arthur High School. She was a retired co-owner of Gaidry's Grocery Store. She was assistant director of St. Anthony Cemetery. She was a member and soloist of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church choir and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include nieces and nephews. GARDINER, Mary W. LCAP 1/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary Wilde Gardiner, 81, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Friday in a local hospital. GARDINER, Mary W. LCAP 1/23/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mary Wilda Gardiner, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Nkedife will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. She died at 1:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Grand Coteau and lived in Lake Charles for a number of years before moving to Jennings six years ago. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jean Stevenson of Jennings; three sons, Robert Leopold of Jennings, Eugene LaPaul of Houston and Joseph Ray Leopaul of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. GASAWAY, Bishop K.C. SULPHUR -- Funeral services for the Bishop K.C. Gasaway, 89, of Mossville will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Revs. Milton Horn and Charles Foster will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Monday in the church. Bishop Gasaway died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Wiergate, Texas, he resided in the Mossville/Westlake area. He was the former pastor of several churches in the Christ Sanctified Holy District, including Morningstar Christ Sanctified Holiness Church of Westlake, Emanuel Christ Sanctified Holiness Church of Jennings and Dunnings Chapel Christ Sanctified Holiness Church of Merryville. He served as president of board and of the Ministers and Deacons Board and later was installed as bishop of the Christ Sanctified Holy District. He was the oldest member of the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance. Survivors include three sons, Billy Gasaway and the Rev. Larry Gasaway, both of Sulphur, and Jimmy Gasaway of Fort Worth, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Etienne of Houston, Mrs. Evelyn G. Shelton of Lake Charles and Mrs. Della Smith of Mossville; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. GAY, Cleveland J. Sr. LCAP 1/12/2000 TEE-MAMOU -- Funeral services for Cleveland Joseph Gay Sr., 88, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, from St. Jules Catholic Church. Burial with full military honors will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Gay died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. GEORGE, Ronnie LCAP 1/26/2000 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Ronnie George, 23, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in the Cameron Multi-Purpose Building. The Revs. Carolyn Seymour and Doyle Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building. Mr. George died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, near Kaplan. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He graduated from South Cameron High School. He worked as a truck driver for Roy Bailey Construction in Creole. Survivors include one son, Nicholas Austin George of Johnson Bayou; one brother, Rusty George of Ragley; two sisters, Rebekah George and Rachel George, both of Ragley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David (Barbara) George of Ragley; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald George of Creole and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Landry of Cameron. GEORGE, Ronnie LCAP 1/25/2000 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Ronnie George, 23, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in the Cameron Multi-Purpose Building. The Revs. Carolyn Seymour and Doyle Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Multi-Purpose Building. Mr. George died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, near Kaplan. He was a life-long resident of Creole. He graduated from South Cameron High School. He worked as a truck driver for Roy Bailey Construction in Creole. Survivors include one son, Nicholas Austin George of Johnson Bayou; one brother, Rusty George of Ragley; two sisters, Rebekah George and Rachel George, both of Ragley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David (Barbara) George of Ragley; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald George of Creole and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Landry of Cameron. GILL, James H. LCAP 1/4/2000 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for James H. "Buddy" Gill, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Wednesday. The family will receive guests 4-6:30 p.m. at 7525 Boyce Ave. after the private burial. Mr. Gill died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000. He was executive director of the Baton Rouge Industrial Contractors Association for 48 years. He was the former executive assistant to U.S. Sen. Russell B. Long. He was also the former Louisiana commissioner of conservation under Gov. Jimmy H. Davis. Survivors include his wife, Sara Stone Gill; two sons, James H. "Jimmy" Gill Jr. and Richard Frank Gill; two daughters, Sara Anne "Sandy" Knost and Bonnie Ann Pulver; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Hospice Foundation, the family said. GILLHAM, Doris E. LCAP 1/24/2000 LIVINGSTON, Texas -- Funeral services for Doris Elise Gillham, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Point Blank Community Church. Burial will be in Center Hill Cemetery in Oakhurst, Texas, under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home. Mrs. Gillham died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a Tulsa, Okla., hospital. GILLHAM, Elise LCAP 1/22/2000 LIVINGSTON, Texas -- Funeral arrangements for Elise Gillham, 75, will be announced by Cochran Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Tulsa, Okla. GIST, Carl LCAP 1/26/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Carl Gist, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Bartlett will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Gist died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Alma, Ark., and a resident of Sulphur. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a charter member of OCAW Local 4500 and worked for Cities Service for 30 years. He was a Mason with Lodge 424. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Morris Gist of Sulphur; one son, Michael Dee Gist of Sulphur; one daughter, Karen Sue Rodrigue of Sulphur; and four grandchildren. GIST, Carl LCAP 1/25/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Carl Gist, 87, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in Lake Charles. GOLEMAN, James L. LCAP 1/31/2000 Funeral arrangements for James Lloyd Goleman, 77, of Westlake, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. GOTTE, Martha LCAP 1/28/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Martha Gotte, 57, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Shreveport hospital. GOTTE, Martha LCAP 1/29/2000 JENNINGS -- Memorial services for Martha Gotte, 57, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 29, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Gotte died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. GRANT, Cathaleen LCAP 1/30/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Cathaleen Grant, 47, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. GREENROAD, Capt. Curtis W. LCAP 1/12/2000 PEARLAND, Texas -- Funeral services for Capt. Curtis Wilson Greenroad, 81, were held Saturday, Jan. 8, in First Methodist Church of Pearland under the direction of Family Funeral Care. Dr. Jerry Pennington officiated. Capt. Greenroad died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000. At age 23, he became the youngest captain in the U.S. Merchant Marine and served 30 years during World War II and the Korean War. He was appointed as a Navy commander, transporting troops to England during the war. He was a member of Masonic Temple Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, Shriners and of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Greenroad; one son, Ronnie Greenroad; one daughter, Roxie Rodgers; two brothers, Henry Greenroad and Johnny Greenroad; one sister, Constance Hebert; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Pearland, 2314 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland, TX 77581, the family said. GREENROAD, Curtis W. LCAP 1/11/2000 PEARLAND, Texas -- Funeral services for Curtis Wilson Greenroad, 81, were held Saturday, Jan. 8, in First Methodist Church of Pearland under the direction of Family Funeral Care. Dr. Jerry Pennington officiated. Mr. Greenroad died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000. Mr. Greenroad served 30 years in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II and the Korean War and was appointed as a Navy commander, transporting troops to England during the war. He was a member of Masonic Temple Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, Shriners and of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Greenroad; one son, Ronnie Greenroad; one daughter, Roxie Rodgers; two brothers, Henry Greenroad and Johnny Greenroad; one sister, Constance Hebert; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Pearland, 2314 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland, TX 77581, the family said. GRUBBS, Stanley M. LCAP 1/18/2000 Stanley Myron Grubbs, 37, of Lake Charles, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. No services are planned. Mr. Grubbs was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Lake Charles High School. Survivors are one sister, Janna Grubbs of Houston; one brother, James Grubbs of Blairsville, Ga.; his father, John Grubbs of Salt Springs, Fla.; and his mother, Enloe Clark of Lake Charles; GUILLORY, Huland LCAP 1/25/2000 Funeral arrangements for Huland Guillory, 66, of Conroe, Texas, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Conroe hospital. GUILLORY, Huland J. LCAP 1/26/2000 Funeral services for Huland Joseph Guillory, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Guillory died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in a Conroe, Texas, hospital. He was a native of Welsh. He attended schools in Lacassine, Lake Arthur and Welsh. He was a retired technical sergeant and communications supervisor in the Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include four brothers, Charles Milton Guillory of Conroe, Texas, Wilton Lee Guillory of New Iberia, Wilmer Paul "Dean" Guillory of Lake Charles and Robert James Guillory of Missouri City, Texas; one sister, Evelyn Marie Guillory Schopen of Lake Charles; and his mother, Ruby Derouen Buller of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice, the family said. GUILLOTTE, Azeline LCAP 1/1/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Azeline "Shug" Guillotte, 90, of Hathaway, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Guillotte died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. GUILLOTTE, Claudia H. LCAP 1/12/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Claudia H. Guillotte, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Guillotte died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Sulphur. She was a native of Abbeville and had lived in Sulphur for 77 years. She was a resident of Sulphur Mines until it closed. She was a 70-year member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Robert L. Guillotte of Andalusia, Ala.; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Elgene G.) Venissat and Mrs. Bill (Brenda) Chapman, both of Sulphur; 18 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. GUNNELS, Frances H. LCAP 1/17/2000 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- Memorial services for Frances Horton Gunnels, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Village United Methodist Church. The Revs. George Tanner and David F. Prothro will officiate. Burial will be in CedarVale Cemetery under the direction of CedarVale Funeral Home. Mrs. Gunnels died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a Hot Springs Village hospital. A native of Greenbrier, Ark., she lived in Hot Springs Village. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas at Conway. She was a teacher in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. She was a life member of the P.E.O., Women's Missionary Union, Hot Springs Village Women's Club and Hot Springs Village Duplicate Bridge Clubs. She was a member of Village United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Grady W. Gunnels; one daughter, Peggy G. Screeton of Hot Springs Village; two sisters, Helen Lucille Gray of Fort Smith, Ark., and Ann Tiebel of Crossett, Ark.; and one grandchild. HALL, J.R. LCAP 1/9/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for J.R. Hall, 76, of Simpson, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in Simpson Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Hall died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000. HARMON, Clovis F. LCAP 1/27/2000 Funeral services for Clovis F. Harmon, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Harmon died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in Lafayette. A native of Alexandria, she was a resident of Lafayette. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Harmon and Carla Sonnier, both of Lafayette; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HARMON, Earnest LCAP 1/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Earnest Harmon, 65, of Welsh, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Welsh care center. HARMON, Ernest LCAP 1/6/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Ernest Harmon, 65, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 6, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bon Pasteur Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. Harmon died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in a Welsh care facility. HAWKINS, Gertrude S. LCAP 1/19/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Gertrude Smith Hawkins, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Truman Keel and Perry Miers will officiate. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Hawkins died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of the Junction community and had lived most of her life in DeRidder. She was a retired cafeteria manager with the Beauregard Parish School Board and was a bookkeeper at Smith's Grocery Store. She was a member of Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church in Rosepine. Survivors include two sons, Isaac W. Hawkins of Etoile, Texas, and Jerry Hawkins of Aiken, S.C.; one daughter, Sue Miller of Beaumont, Texas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HAWKINS, Gertrude S. LCAP 1/18/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Gertrude Smith Hawkins, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Mrs. Hawkins died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a local hospital. HAYES, Ottilie ELTON -- Funeral arrangements for Ottilie Hayes, 90, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lafayette care facility. HAYES, Ottilie C., Mrs. LCAP 1/3/2000 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ottilie Casselmann Hayes, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Jake Dowel will officiate. Burial will be in China Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lucien (Lois) Dupuy of Butte La Rose, Dorothy "Dot" Olivier of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Richard (Myrtle) Daggett of Elton; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. HAYLES, Jesse L. LCAP 1/6/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Jesse Loyd Hayles, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Tim Patton will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Eudora, Ark. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Friday in Moss Bluff and from 9 a.m. Monday in Steele Funeral Home of Eudora. Mr. Hayles died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Winnsboro, he had lived in Lake Charles for 15 years until retiring to Jasper, Texas. He was an Army veteran. He retired from PPG after 37 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Sue Hayles of Lake Charles; three daughters, Myra Jackson and Karen Peet, both of Lake Charles, and Donna Price of Dallas; one brother, Joe E. Hayles of Midland, Texas; and six grandchildren. HEBERT, Adam LCAP 1/8/2000 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Adam Hebert, 84, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 8, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Hebert died at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in a Jeff Davis Parish care center. HEBERT, Albert LCAP 1/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Albert Hebert, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Houston. HEBERT, Albert LCAP 1/15/2000 Graveside services for Albert Hebert, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 15, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Hebert died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in a Houston hospital. HEBERT, Attie B. LCAP 1/30/2000 EVANGELINE - Funeral services for Attie Bergeaux Hebert, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Hebert died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in her residence. HEBERT, Martha M., Mrs. LCAP 1/6/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Marguerite Hebert, 93, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignior Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Garden in Orange, Texas, under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday, with a rosary at 11 a.m., in the church. Mrs. Hebert died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, James Hebert of Baker and Howard Hebert of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Kathleen Hebert Beard of Baton Rouge; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. HEISSER, Una F. LCAP 1/11/2000 COVINGTON -- Funeral services for Una Fauria Heisser, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home. Burial will be in Flot Family Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Heisser died at Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000. She was a lifelong resident of Abita Springs. Survivors include her husband, Milton J. Heisser; two daughters, Marlene H. Flot and Suzanne H. Torregano; three sons, David J. Heisser, Alan P. Heisser and Terrence J. Heisser; one brother, Clyde Fauria; two sisters, Doris Bohl and Marie Briggs; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HENRY, Walter Jr. LCAP 1/29/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Walter Henry Jr., 55, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, in First Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Henry died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in a Houston hospital. HICKINGBOTTOM, Jesse C. LCAP 1/26/2000 Funeral services for Jesse Charles Hickingbottom, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Eastwood United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Murrell Ewing, Russell Lormand and Marty Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Hickingbottom died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Gilbert and had lived in the Lake Charles-Moss Bluff area for 46 years. He was a farmer and a truck driver, and he worked for Southern Life and Health Insurance Co. for 27 years. He was a member of Eastwood United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ella Hickingbottom of Moss Bluff; one son, Lynn Hickingbottom of Moss Bluff; four daughters, Jessie Mae Posey of Olla, Billye Ruth Lormand of Hot Springs, Ark., and Tessie Lee Smith and Janet Griffin, both of Moss Bluff; one sister, Ethel Young of Schulemburg, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. HIGGINBOTHAM, Mabel L. LCAP 1/3/2000 CHURCH POINT -- Funeral services for Mabel Lyons Higginbotham, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 3, in First Pentecostal Church. Interment will be in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home. Mrs. Higginbotham died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in the Opelousas hospital. HIGGINBOTHAM, Mabel L. LCAP 1/1/2000 CHURCH POINT -- Funeral services for Mabel Lyons Higginbotham, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home. Mrs. Higginbotham died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in an Opelousas hospital. HILLIS, Doris F. LCAP 1/9/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Doris Faye Hillis, 62, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hennigan Cemetery in Merryville. Mrs. Hillis died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. HILTON, Sharon L. LCAP 1/16/2000 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Sharon Lea Hilton, 45, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Hilton died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Alexandria. JEANE, Hugh L. Sr. LCAP 1/16/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Hugh L. Jeane Sr., 63, of Lufkin, Texas, formerly of Leesville, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Jeane died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a Lufkin hospital. JENSEN, Ervin LCAP 1/10/2000 Funeral services for Ervin Jensen, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in Apostolic Temple. The Rev. Ricky Treece will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mr. Jensen died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He owned and operated Jensen Mobile Home Courts in Lake Charles and Jensen Dairy in Nederland, Texas. He was a member of Apostolic Temple. Survivors include his wife, Mary Taylor Jensen; one son, Galvin Jensen of Denver; two daughters, Doris Vines of Houston and Margie McFarland of Moss Bluff; two stepsons, Ben Myers of Westlake and Lee Myers of Lake Charles; one brother, Rodney Jensen of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ruby Guidry of Nederland, Texas, and Vera Jensen Hutcheison, also of Texas; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. JENSEN, Ervin LCAP 1/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ervin Jensen, 85, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. JENSEN, Ervin LCAP 1/9/2000 Funeral services for Ervin Jensen, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in Apostolic Temple. The Rev. Ricky Treece 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 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday. Mr. Jensen died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He owned and operated Jensen Mobile Home Courts in Lake Charles and Jensen Dairy in Nederland, Texas. He was a member of Apostolic Temple. Survivors include his wife, Mary Taylor Jensen; one son, Galvin Jensen of Denver; two daughters, Doris Vines of Houston and Margie McFarland of Moss Bluff; two stepsons, Ben Myers of Westlake and Lee Myers of Lake Charles; one brother, Rodney Jensen of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ruby Guidry of Nederland, Texas, and Vera Jensen Hutcheison, also of Texas; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. JOHNS, Lola J., Mrs. LCAP 1/4/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Jones Johns, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. The. Rev. Herman Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Johns died at 7 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in a Dallas hospital. A native of Washington, La., she had lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a longtime member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Women's Mission Group and a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia Howard of DeSoto, Texas; and two grandchildren. JOHNS, Lola Jones LCAP 1/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Lola Jones Johns, 84, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7 p.m. Thursday in a Dallas hospital. JOHNSON, Mary J. LCAP 1/30/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Mary Jane Johnson, 85, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital. JONES, Lucille LCAP 1/14/2000 Funeral services for Lucille Jones, 53, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Jones died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a retired employee of Lake Charles-Boston High School, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include four brothers, Alvin Jones of Rowlett, Texas, Herman Jones of McKinney, Texas, Thurman J. Jones of Saudi Arabia and Vincent Jones Jr. of Willis, Texas; two sisters, Marie Jones and Carolyn Clayton, both of Lake Charles; and her mother, Carrie Pearl Jones of Lake Charles. JONES, Roxie Lenoria LCAP 1/1/2000 CHENEYVILLE -- Funeral services for Roxie Lenoria Jones, 22, will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, in Edgefield Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Edgefield Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Ms. Jones died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in the Bunkie hospital. JORDAN, Martha LCAP 1/19/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Martha Jordan, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Jordan died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in the Leesville hospital. KAY, Edna E., Mrs. LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edna E. Kay, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Kay died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in her residence. KAY, Lawrance R. LCAP 1/3/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lawrance Richard Kay, 58, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Bishop Mark Nope will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Kay died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a resident of Sulphur. He was a welder by trade. He was a member of the V.F.W. in Sulphur. Survivors include one son, William John Kay of Singapore; two brothers, Frank Kay of Westlake and Bill Kay of Virginia; one sister, Muriel Ponthieux of Sulphur; and his mother, Thelma Kay of Sulphur. KAY, Lawrance R. LCAP 1/4/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lawrance Richard Kay, 58, were at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Bishop Mark Knope officiated. Burial was in Farquhar Cemetery. Mr. Kay died Monday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a resident of Sulphur, a welder and a member of the VFW. Survivors include one son, William John Kay of Singapore; two brothers, Frank Kay of Westlake and Bill Kay of Virginia; one sister, Muriel Ponthieux of Sulphur; and his mother, Thelma Kay of Sulphur. KING, Clarence LCAP 1/27/2000 TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Clarence "Cotton" King, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in Turkey Creek United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in McCormic Cemetery in Lake Cove under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. King died at 6:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a Ville Platte hospital. KINGREY, Mrs. Inell J. LCAP 1/10/2000 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Inell Jones Kingrey, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Kinder Bible Church. The Rev. Robert Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 - 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Kingrey died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Jonesboro, she lived most of her life in the Kinder area. She was a member of First Congregational Church. She was active in Ladies Aid group and a member of Eastern Star. Survivors include five sons, William S. "Bill" II and Robert L. Kingrey, both of Reeves, and John Stratton "Strat," Kenneth Ray and Charles T. Kingrey, all of Kinder; three daughters, Carrie Brice Langley of Eunice, Kay Chaney of Vicksburg, Miss., and Alverne Martin of Kinder; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Camp Pearl, the family said. KIRSCH, John P. LCAP 1/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for John Phillip Kirsch, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. KIRSCH, John P. Funeral services for John Phillip Kirsch, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Heribeto Garcia-Bernal 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 Scripture service at 7:30 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Kirsch died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mobile, Ala., he had lived in Lake Charles for 18 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked in sales for electrical distributors and retired from Butler and Land of Dallas. He was a member of AARP and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Hester "Sis" Prejean Kirsch of Lake Charles. KISER, Deryle A. LCAP 1/5/2000 Funeral services for Deryle A. Kiser, 82, will be at noon Thursday, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Kiser died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Rosepine, he had lived in Lake Charles for 70 years. He served as a sergeant in the 156th Infantry Division during World War II. After the war, he opened D.A. Kiser's Paint and Body Shop, a business he operated for more than 40 years. Survivors include two sons, Thomas L. Kiser of San Angelo, Texas, and Carl E. Kiser of Moss Bluff; one sister, Wanda Quinn of Westlake; and one brother, Donald R. Kiser of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's research, the family said. KITCHENS, Elzie, Mrs. LCAP 1/14/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Elzie (Sonya Jo) Kitchens, 65, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Bowdon Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Kitchens died at 12:42 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Borger, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 33 years. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Elzie Kitchens of Lake Charles; three sons, Donny Martin and Neal Kitchens, both of Lake Charles, and Tommy Martin of Houston; one daughter, Sharon Barrios of Lake Charles; one sister, Kay Phillips of Temple, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. KRATZER, Shelba B., Mrs. LCAP 1/5/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Shelba Jean Broussard Kratzer, 61, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 5, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Kratzer died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings and a 1956 graduate of Jennings High School. She formerly owned a grocery store. She was a member of Immaculate conception Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, James Nolan Kratzer of Roanoke, Tim and Glenn Kratzer, both of Lake Charles, and Gerald "Pal" Kratzer of Jennings; one daughter, Sue Moore of Lafayette; four sisters, Shirley Gary and Geraldine Linscombe, both of Jennings, Mary Jeanelle Dronet of Baton Rouge and Kathryn Diane Broussard of Sulphur; two brothers, Robert and Daniel Broussard, both of Jennings; her mother, Emma LeJeune Broussard of Jennings; and nine grandchildren. LACOUR, Elmo C. III KINDER -- Funeral services for Elmo C. LaCour III, 50, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in Kinder Bible Church. The Revs. Don Fields and Robert Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. LaCour died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Baton Rouge and had lived in Kinder for the past 24 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He played professional baseball for the Baton Rouge Rebels and the Alexandria All-Stars. He was a member of the Carpenters' Local of Lake Charles. He was a Little League baseball coach from 1975-1980. He was a member of the Kinder Bible Church and served on the Mission Board. Survivors include his wife, Starleen Hinton LaCour of Kinder; three sons, Sgt. Benjamin Lee LaCour of Yuma, Ariz., Jacob Jarrell LaCour of Eufaula, Okla, and Joshua Daniel LaCour of Kinder; two sisters, Bonnie Brown of Dallas, Ga. and Lindy Neal of Baton Rouge; and his mother, Bonney C. Newell LaCour of Baton Rouge. LACOUR, Hortense C. LCAP 1/22/2000 WELSH -- Memorial services for Hortense C. LaCour, 96, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. The body was donated to science. Mrs. LaCour died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in a Welsh care center. She was a native of Lake Arthur and a former resident of Lake Charles and Jennings. She had lived in Welsh for three years. She was co-owner of many general-merchandise stores in Jennings, Welsh, Opelousas and Church Point, and she and her husband were partners in LaCour and Riquelmy. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings and of Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Lake Charles. She was a member of the Third Order of Franciscans. Survivors include one daughter, Gwindola Miller of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Third Order of Franciscans or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. LACOUR, Loranzy LCAP 1/9/2000 CLOUTIERVILLE -- Funeral services for Loranzy LaCour, of Natchitoches, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Rev. Dan Corkery will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home of Natchitoches. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mrs. LaCour died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in her residence. Survivors include her husband, David LaCour of Natchitoches; five daughters, Barbara N. Forsythe of Lake Charles, Charlotte Metoyer and Janie Conant, both of Natchitoches, and Jeannie Rachal and Amelia Morgan, both of Cloutierville; three sons, James LaCour of Lake Charles, John D. LaCour Sr. of Cloutierville and Bernard LaCour of Natchitoches; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. LAFANETTE, Leroy J. LCAP 1/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Leroy J. Lafanette , 80, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. LAFANETTE, Leroy J. LCAP 1/23/2000 Funeral services for Leroy Joseph "Boo-Boo" LaFanette, 80, of 2833 LaFanette Road, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Mr. LaFanette died at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked for PPG for 28 years. Survivors include eight daughters, Barbara LaFanette Allison, Mary LaFanette Wiley, Patricia LaFanette Paul, Geraldine Sias, Kimberly Fontenot and Betty Ross, all of Lake Charles, Beverly L. Brown of Dallas and Shirley Howard of Leesville; eight sons, Harvey LaFanette, Eldridge LaFanette, Jessie Cormier, Henry Young and William Cooks, all of Lake Charles, Horace LaFanette of Moss Bluff, Peter Bryan of Houston and Charles Cooks of Los Angeles; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. LAFLEUR, Charles LCAP 1/27/2000 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral arrangements for Charles LaFleur, 77, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Wednesday in his residence. LAFLEUR, Charles I. LCAP 1/28/2000 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Charles Irving LaFleur, 77, of Bayou Chicot, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. LaFleur died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in his residence. LAFLEUR, Jacob L. LCAP 1/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jacob Lee LaFleur, 5, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 10:35 a.m. Sunday in his residence. LAFLEUR, JACOB L. LCAP 1/25/2000 Funeral services for Jacob Lee "Jake" LaFleur, 5, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. He died at 10:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, in his residence. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. "Bubba" (Mary Beth) LaFleur of Lake Charles; one brother, Marcus Wayne LaFleur of Lake Charles; two sisters, Savannah Nichole LaFleur and Emily Michelle LaFleur, both of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Taylor of Lake Charles; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Linda) LaFleur of Bell City; his maternal great-grandmother, Mary McVey of Lake Charles; and his paternal great-grandmother, Gernice Conner of Lake Charles. LANDRY, Ernest W. LCAP 1/9/2000 KINDER -- Funeral services for Ernest W. Landry, 79, will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. T.L. Smith will officiate. Entombment will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Landry died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in his residence. He was a resident of Kinder for 23 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce B. Landry; one son, Jimmy Landry of Houma; one daughter, Rosalie Baudoin of Barataria; one stepson, Larry J. Marcantel of Gretna; one stepdaughter, Sharon Nix of Sulphur; two brothers, Villie Landry of Lockport and Moise Landry of Raceland; five sisters, Elise Charamie and Annie Matharine, both of Mathews, Leona Bourgeois of Houma, Bearnice Aucion of Lockport and Doris Sanchez of Belle Rose; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LANGLEY, Patrick LCAP 1/5/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Patrick "Pat" Langley, 50, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 5, in First Apostolic Church. The Rev. R.T. Bridges will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Langley died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in DeQuincy. He was a native of DeQuincy. He graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's degree in marketing. He worked for the DeQuincy Police Department and was a dispatcher for the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office and the 911 system. He served as Ward 6 justice of the peace for 18 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge 237 and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, James Ashton Langley of DeQuincy; three brothers, Tommy Vassar of Vinton and Bill McDonald and Frankie McDonald, both of DeQuincy; three sisters, Lela Jackson of Ragley, Jean Powell of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Jackie Hudson of DeRidder; and his mother, Genievie McDonald of DeQuincy. LANGLEY, Patrick LCAP 1/4/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Patrick "Pat" Langley, 50, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. LAUGHLIN, Annette E. LCAP 1/10/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Annette E. (Landry) Laughlin, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Laughlin died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Iowa, she lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a nurse's aide. Survivors include her husband, J.D. Laughlin; two sons, Eddie E. And Johnny D. Morgan, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Jeanette Delinda Fazio of Ragley; four sisters, Edith Landry and Maebell Bumgar-den, both of Sulphur, Agnes Domingue of Lake Charles and Jeanette Sims of Waco, Texas; and five grandchildren. LAUW, Jimmie D. LCAP 1/26/2000 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Jimmie Dale Lauw, 56, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home. The Rev. Rocky Bezet will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Lauw died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Marthaville. He served in the Army from 1964 to 1967 and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Sharpshooter Badge and the Marksman Badge for the 105 mm tank gun. He was a unit supervisor for Fina Cos-Mar Co., with 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Tucker Lauw; two daughters, Kim Fortinberry of Walker and Kelli Oulman of Baker; three sisters, Mildred Moore of Natchitoches, Elaine Bonaventure of New Roads and Mickey Cedars of Natchitoches; two brothers, Don Lauw of Katy, Texas, and Lloyd Lauw of Lake Charles; his mother, Gladys M. Lauw of Natchitoches; and three grandchildren. LEBLANC, Rhea LCAP 1/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Rhea LeBlanc, 90, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. LEBLANC, Rhea P., Mrs. LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Rhea Primeaux LeBlanc, 90, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:15 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. LeBlanc died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Erath and a resident of Lake Charles. She was employed as an election clerk by Calcasieu Parish Ward 2 and retired from Muller's Department Store as a sales clerk. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, where she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Bucky and Bobby LeBlanc, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Carl (LaLa) Thibodeaux and Betty Mueller, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LEBRUN Infant LCAP 1/10/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Garrett Cade LeBrun, infant, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Lake Charles. LEBRUN, Garrett C. LCAP 1/11/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Garrett Cade LeBrun, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jason (Tina) LeBrun of Sulphur, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Metcalf will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. He died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Lake Charles. Additional survivors include one brother, Tyler James LeBrun of Sulphur; his paternal grandparents, Brenda Lyons and Lynn Metcalf, both of Sulphur; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mr. Louis Ronald (Donna Murphy) LeBrun of Sulphur; his maternal great-grandmother, Lillian Farque of Carlyss; his paternal great-grandfather, Louis LeBrun of Sulphur; and his maternal great-great-grandfather, William H. Metcalf of Panacea, Fla. LEE, Charlie S. LCAP 1/4/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Charlie Steve Lee, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnny Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Lee died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Gillis. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Gillis. He was also a member of the Brahma Breeders Association and of VFW Post 9933 in Moss Bluff. Survivors include one brother, Willard Lee of Westlake, and one sister, Doris Thrasher of Moss Bluff. LEE, Robert E. LCAP 1/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Robert E. "Bob" Lee, 71, of Mossville, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. LEE, Robert E. LCAP 1/11/2000 Funeral services for Robert "Bob" E. Lee, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Virgel Tanner will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Lee died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Westlake, he lived in Mossville most of his life. He was a member Mount Zion Baptist Church. He was retired from Universal Engineers. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Prater Lee of Sulphur; two daughters, Linda Marie Lee of Mossville and Barbara Lee of Moss Bluff; two sons, James Allen Lee of Mossville and Phillip Ray Lee of Houston; three sisters, Mary Lee of Rodeo, Calif., Lonese Heath of Topeka, Kan., and Alda Guillory of Mossville; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LEEDOM, Ralph L. LCAP 1/18/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Ralph L. "Yankee" Leedom, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Hunt will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Leedom died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Akron, Ohio, he moved to St. Mary Parish in 1957 where he resided for 18 years. He moved to Dry Creek in 1975 and retired as a barge clerk in the oil industry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He received the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife, Arietta Leedom; one son, Ralph Ray Leedom of Charenton; one daughter, Sandra Gaspard of Dry Creek; one brother, Jim Leedom of Akron; one sister, Lucille Sharp of Arizona; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. LEEDOM, Robert LCAP 1/17/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Robert Leedom, 73, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. LEJEUNE, Curley LCAP 1/22/2000 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Curley Lejeune, 76, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. He died Friday in Sulphur. LEJEUNE, Curley J. LCAP 1/23/2000 VINTON -- Funeral services for Curley Joseph LeJeune, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Berkheimer will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. LeJeune died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Vinton. He was a retired employee of W.R. Grace and Co. in Sulphur. He operated a small-engine repair shop after retirement. He was a lifetime member -- and commander in 1969-1970 -- of VFW Post 8107 in Sulphur and a lifetime member of American Legion Post 179 in Sulphur. He was an active member of Community Christian Church in Orange, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Mary LeJeune; three sons, Douglas Drounette of Abbeville, Gregory LeJeune of Vinton and Warren LeJeune of Mansfield, Ga.; three daughters, Charlotte Jinks of Johnson Bayou and Cindy Bass and Brenda Landry, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Eva Bailey of Vinton and Elisa Smith of Sour Lake, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. LEJEUNE, Donald LCAP 1/23/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Donald Lejeune, 53, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at about 1 a.m. Saturday in his residence. LEJEUNE, Donald E. LCAP 1/25/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Donald Edward "Donnie" LeJeune, 53, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 25, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Dick Scott-Welch will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. LeJeune died at about 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Jennings. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a water well driller and a computer repairman. Survivors include his wife, Joline M. LeJeune; one son, Terry LeJeune of Jennings; and one brother, Daniel S. LeJeune of Jennings. LIECHTY, Allen LCAP 1/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Allen Liechty, 59, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at his residence. LIECHTY, Allen L. Sr. LCAP 1/31/2000 Funeral services for Allen L. Liechty Sr., 59, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. U.A. Doiron, Don Walker and Luke Liechty will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 2 - 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Liechty died at 5:22 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in his residence. He was a graduate of Gillis High School and attended McNeese State University. He worked as a retail salesman for Borden's Milk and for PPG in Lake Charles, and he was owner and mechanic of Al's Auto Repair. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include his wife, Robbie Lynn Logan Liechty of Moss Bluff; three sons, Allan Lee Liechty of Russellville, Ark., Robert Luke Liechty Sr. of Oak Grove and Phillip Joseph Liechty of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Laurie Beth Liechty Lanier of Moss Bluff; one brother, Carroll Liechty of Mercer Island, Wash.; one sister, Mary Jo Foreman of Texarkana, Texas; and nine grandchildren. LIPPMIN, John C. Sr. LCAP 1/21/2000 Memorial services for John C. Lippmin Sr., 82, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Jim Reed will officiate. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery of Pineville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Lippmin died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in an Oklahoma City, Okla., hospital. He was a native of Alexandria and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. He was an Air Force pilot and a veteran of World War II. He retired as vice president of sales for Lone Star Ind. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include one son, John C. Lippmin Jr. of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and four grandchildren. LOFTIN, Richard A. LCAP 1/5/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Richard A. Loftin, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Glass died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Leesville, he lived in the Leesville area for 54 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked for General Gas and Amoco Oil Co. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church in DeRidder, where he was a deacon. Survivors include two sons, Richard H. Loftin of Sulphur and Billy E. Loftin of Lake Charles; two daughters, Agatha Smith of Leesville and Velma Gail Stoneburner of Ludowici, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. LOFTIN, Richard A. LCAP 1/6/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Richard A. Loftin, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m.. Mr. Loftin died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Leesville, he lived in the Leesville area for 54 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked for General Gas and Amoco Oil Co. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church in DeRidder, where he was a deacon. Survivors include two sons, Richard H. Loftin of Sulphur and Billy E. Loftin of Lake Charles; two daughters, Agatha Smith of Leesville and Velma Gail Stoneburner of Ludowici, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. LOFTIN, Richard A. LCAP 1/4/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Richard A. Loftin, 86, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. LOUIS, Joshua J. LCAP 1/25/2000 Funeral services for Joshua J. Louis, 90, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Woodbury Congregational Church. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Thursday with in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Louis died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of St. Martinville, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was the owner of Louis Drive Inn and a member of Blue Lodge and Shrine. He was also a member of Woodbury Congregational Church where he served on the trustee board. Survivors include his wife, Octavia Thomas Louis of Lake Charles; two sons, Earl Louis Sr. of Moss Bluff and Joshua Anthony Louis Sr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Pearl T. Louis of Moss Bluff; one brother, David J. Louis of California; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. LOUIS, Joshua J. LCAP 1/23/2000 Funeral arrangements for Joshua J. Louis, 90, will be announced by Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. LYONS, Modesta LCAP 1/11/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Modesta Lyons, 80, of Lecompte, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in an Alexandria hospital. MANUEL, Lorena LCAP 1/27/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Lorena Manuel, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Manuel died at 11:48 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. MARCANTEL, Albert L. LCAP 1/8/2000 KINDER -- Funeral services for Albert Lee "Brother" Marcantel, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in First Congregational Church. The Rev. Robert Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Marcantel died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Kinder and was a cattleman and a farmer. He was a Korean War veteran and received the National Defense Service Ribbon, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal with two stars. Survivors include four sons, Carey Marcantel of Oberlin, Patrick Marcantel of DeRidder and Phillip Marcantel and Michael Marcantel, both of Kinder; three daughters, Laurie Coffey and Mary Alice Guillory, both of Moss Bluff, and Michele Marcantel of Elton; two sisters, Yvonne Hayett and Juanita Baker, both of Kinder; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MARCANTEL, Altia LCAP 1/19/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Altia Marcantel, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Revs. Herbert May and John Couch will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Marcantel died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Welsh area. She was a waitress for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Dorthy Lognion Banks of Salsbury, Md., and Grace Lognion Dalton and Nina Couch, both of Welsh; two sons, Wilson James Lognion of Snohomish, Wash., and the Rev. John Couch of Welsh; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MARQUART, Gwen L. LCAP 1/4/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Gwen Lyons Marquart, 95, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, in Miguez Funeral Home. Jack D. Harris and the Rev. Glynn Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Marquart died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, she was a retired caretaker for the South Louisiana Holiness Association. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 144, the Lake Arthur Woman's Library Club and Lake Arthur United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Jeanne Keller of Montgomery, Texas, and Geraldine Lois Cunningham of Graham, Texas; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. MARQUART, Gwen L., Mrs. LCAP 1/3/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Gwen Lyons Marquart, 95, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. MARTIN, Rosie LCAP 1/14/2000 Funeral services for Rosie Martin, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in Old Emanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Mack Guillory will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Martin died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Helen Williams of St. Joseph; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MARTINEZ, Frances LCAP 1/3/2000 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Frances Martinez, 94, will be held at a later date. The body was cremated under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Ms. Martinez died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include one brother, Paul DiGiovannie of Sulphur; and several nieces and nephews. MARTINEZ, Francis SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Francis Martinez, 94, of Sulphur will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in Sulphur. MAXWELL, James A. LCAP 1/9/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James Andy "Pinkie" Maxwell, 98, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in First Christian Church. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 - 8 p.m. Monday. Mr. Maxwell died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in Sulphur. A native of Flatrock, Ala., he was a resident of Sulphur since 1949. He was employed by Sinclair Oil in Sand Springs, Okla., and Cit-Con Oil in Sulphur. He was a 32-degree Mason. He was a charter member of First Christian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Lenna Louise Smith of Bakersfield, Calif.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to children's charity of choice, the family said. MAYES, Jennie C. LCAP 1/26/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Jennie C. Mayes, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Bishop Breman Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Mayes died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Sabine Parish and had lived in Lake Charles since 1947. She was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. She was a former employee of South Central Bell and a retired employee of Wal-Mart. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one son, Keith Mayes of Welsh; one daughter, Donna Mayes Grimes of Welsh; and six grandchildren. MAYO, Savannah W., Mrs. LCAP 1/12/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Savannah Wilkins Mayo, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in United Christian Fellowship Church. The Rev. Ronald L. Mayo will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Mayo died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She owned Shattuck and Evans Street grocery stores. She was a member of United Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include four sons, the Rev. Ronald Mayo, Dennis Mayo, Ricky Mayo and Carl Mayo, all of Lake Charles; six daughters, Jeannie Mayo of Louisville, Ky., Lana Pappillion and Felicia Lucas, both of Houston, and Paula, Tammy and Shelly Mayo, all of Lake Charles; eight sisters, Mae Belle Robinson of Baltimore, Md., Christine Clark and Lucille Wilkins, both of Oakland, Calif., Joyce Edwards of San Francisco, Gloria Manning of Sacramento, Calif., and Louise Fondel, Dorothy Strauss and Francine Waters, all of Lake Charles; five brothers, Harry Wilkins of Richmond, Calif., and the Rev. Johnnie Wilkins Jr., Robert Wilkins, Timothy Wilkins and Clyde Wilkins, all of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to United Christian Fellowship Church, 2900 E. Opelousas St., Lake Charles, the family said. MAYO, Savannah W., Mrs. LCAP 1/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Savannah Wilkins Mayo, 71, of 1925 Evans St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:50 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. MCCLAIN, Audrey J. LCAP 1/1/2000 LOS ANGELES -- Funeral services for Audrey Mae Jones McClain, 63, were held Friday, Dec. 17, in Greater Bethany Community Church. Bishop Noel Jones officiated. Burial was in Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills Cemetery under the direction of House of Winston Mortuary. Mrs. McClain died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in a Los Angeles hospital. A native of Garland, she attended elementary school there and high school in Lake Charles before moving to Los Angeles where she lived most of her life. She was employed as a housekeeper and nursing assistant for many years after receiving her nursing certificate in 1982. She was a member of Greater Bethany Community Church for more than 30 years where she served on the Pacesetters and Baptism committees. Survivors include her husband, Leeren McClain Sr.; one son, Fehollis Davis Jr. of Los Angeles; five daughters, Mrs. Patricia Badger of Midland, Texas, Susan Jones, Michelle Davis, Mrs. Gwendolyn Henry and Audrey Carliss Belvin, all of Los Angeles; two stepsons, Leeren McClain Jr. and Darryl McClain of Los Angeles; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson of Los Angeles; four brothers, Melvin and Mack Jones, both of Los Angeles, Ervin Jones of Florida and Sam Jones Jr. of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha McDaniel of Levelland, Texas, Mrs. Luby Diggs of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Ruth Nixon and Mrs. Brenda Hanchett, both of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. MCCLAIN, Audrey J. LOS ANGELES -- Funeral services for Audrey Mae Jones McClain, 63, were held Friday, Dec. 17, in Greater Bethany Community Church. Bishop Noel Jones officiated. Burial was in Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery under the direction of House of Winston Mortuary. Mrs. McClain died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in a Los Angeles hospital. A native of Garland, she attended elementary school there and high school in Lake Charles before moving to Los Angeles where she lived most of her life. She was employed as a housekeeper and nursing assistant for many years after receiving her nursing certificate in 1982. She was a member of Greater Bethany Community Church for more than 30 years where she served on the Pacesetters and Baptism committees. Survivors include her husband, Leeren McClain Sr.; one son, Fehollis Davis Jr. of Los Angeles; five daughters, Mrs. Patricia Badger of Midland, Texas, Susan Jones, Michelle Davis, Mrs. Gwendolyn Henry and Audrey Carliss Belvin, all of Los Angeles; two stepsons, Leeren McClain Jr. and Darryl McClain of Los Angeles; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson of Los Angeles; four brothers, Melvin and Mack Jones, both of Los Angeles, Ervin Jones of Florida and Sam Jones Jr. of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha McDaniel of Levelland, Texas, Mrs. Luby Diggs of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Ruth J. Nixon and Mrs. Brenda Hanchett, both of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. MCCOLLOUGH, Bryce LCAP 1/4/2000 MANY -- Funeral services for Bryce McCollough, 81, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, in Pine Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Glen Flenniken officiated. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Mr. McCollough died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in his residence. Survivors include his wife, Bertha McCollough of Florien; three sons, Thomas and Roy McCollough, both of Sulphur, and Terry McCollough of Florien; one daughter, Nedra Rains of Moss Bluff; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MCCOY, Freda DERIDDER -- Graveside services for Freda McCoy, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in Lewis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. McCoy died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. MCFILLEN, Gillis, Mrs. LCAP 1/12/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Gillis (Irene Athalie Wittler) McFillen, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 12, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Marge Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mrs. McFillen died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she attended LaGrange High School, where she was a member of the first Gatorette Marching Squad. She later attended business school and went to work for Mathieson Alkali, now PPG, during World War II. She was affiliated with her husband in several automobile businesses and McFillen Rent-A-Car, where she worked for many years. She was a lifelong member of the YMCA, where she was involved with the St. Patrick Hospital Hospice Program and was a member of the hospital auxiliary. She was a charter member of University United Methodist Church, where she served on various committees and was a teacher. Survivors include one son, Terry McFillen of Lafayette; one daughter, Marty McFillen Edwards of Lake Charles; one sister, Nola Mae McFillen Ross of Lake Charles; two brothers, Gene L. Wittler of Lake Charles and Lee Wittler of Gillette, Wyo.; and four grandchildren. MCFILLEN, Irene A. LCAP 1/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Irene Athalie McFillen, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died 7:15 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. MCGEE, Velma L. LCAP 1/19/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Velma Lee McGee, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery in Pine Prairie under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. McGee died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. MCGRAW, Bill E. LCAP 1/12/2000 KERENS, Texas -- Funeral services for Bill E. McGraw, 67, were held Friday, Jan. 7, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Wes Johnson officiated. Burial was in Kerens Cemetery under the direction of Paschal Funeral Home. Mr. McGraw died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in a Tyler, Texas, hospital. He was a native of Navarro County, Texas. He was a retired 42-year employee of J.C. Penney Co. and managed the Lake Charles store from 1966 to 1971. He was a rancher, a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the Rotary Club and a Paul Harris fellow. He was a member of Kerens First Baptist Church and served as a church deacon and trustee. Survivors include his wife, Leona McGraw of Kerens; one son, Mike McGraw of Lake Charles; one daughter, Paula Brame of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. MEARS, Darrell Jr. LCAP 1/8/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Darrell "Little Darrell Mears" Mears, 25, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery in Reeves. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Mears died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked for P & L Floors and as a welder's helper. Survivors include his father, Darrell Mears Sr. of Lake Charles; his mother, Carolyn Mears of Lake Charles; one half brother, Shane Michael Bouillion of Moss Bluff; his paternal grandparents, Helen Beebe, Randy Beebe and Waylene Mears, all of Lake Charles; and maternal grandmother, Hattie Terrazas of Lake Charles. MILLER, Augustine J. LCAP 1/17/2000 IOTA -- Funeral services for Augustine J. Miller, 91, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 17, from St. Joseph Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Miller died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a Eunice care center. Formerly of Iota, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired rice farmer. Survivors include two sons, Larry Lee and Remy Daniel Miller, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. James (Eloise) Brewer of Eunice and Mrs. Vincent (Barbara) Colelli of Galveston, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. MILLER, Marguerite D. LCAP 1/18/2000 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Marguerite DuBose Miller, 69, will be at a later date. The body was cremated. The remains will be buried in Indian Bayou. Mrs. Miller died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Rayne, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Southside Assembly of God Church. Survivors include two sons, Len Miller of Orange, Texas, and Paul Miller of Sulphur; and two sisters, Myra Fontenot Daniels of Sulphur and Mary Lou Perry of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to Calcasieu Parish Animal Control and Protection, 5500 Swift Plant Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605, the family said. MILLER, Marguerite L. LCAP 1/17/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Marguerite Louise Miller, 69, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Lake Charles. MILLER, Whitney J. LCAP 1/15/2000 Funeral services for Whitney J. Miller, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Miller died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. He was a native of Grand Chenier and had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. He was a retired pipeline repairman with Crain Brothers and Citgo. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Belle Comeaux Miller of Lake Charles; one son, Eugene Miller of Lake Charles; two daughters, Lena Virge and Betty Miller, both of Lake Charles; one stepson, Floyd Augustine of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Lillie Lambert of Ragley; two brothers, Hubert Miller of Grand Chenier and Rudolph Miller of Palmetto, Ga.; two sisters, Veda Bult of Lake Charles and Bernice Clark of Grand Chenier; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MITCHELL, Ethel E. LCAP 1/17/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Ethel E. Mitchell, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. David Kennon and James Kimball will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 5 - 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Mitchell died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a DeQuincy care center. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Community Pentecostal Church of Hargrove and was a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one son, Boyd B. Mitchell Jr. of Longville; four daughters, Ethelyn Dunham and Gloria Pharris, both of DeQuincy, Jerry Dunn of Singer and Linda Sonnier of Sulphur; two brothers, Lloyd and Bevil VanWinkle, both of DeQuincy; one sister, Margaret Shaheen of DeQuincy; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. MITCHELL, Mattie LCAP 1/26/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mattie Lee Moton Mitchell, 55, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, in St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Mitchell died at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. MONCEAUX, Agnes C. LCAP 1/17/2000 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Agnes Cormier Monceaux, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 17, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Monceaux died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, in a Gueydan care center. MONCEAUX, Brian K. LCAP 1/15/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Brian Keith Monceaux, 36, of Shreveport, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mr. Monceaux died at 11:03 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. MONCEAUX, James LCAP 1/26/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James "Jimbo" Monceaux, 41, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Mr. Monceaux died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in Sulphur. MONCEAUX, James LCAP 1/25/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for James Monceaux, 41, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday. MORGAN, Era S. LCAP 1/12/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Era Spell Morgan, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Morgan died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in Sulphur. She was a native of Ridge and had lived in Sulphur for 59 years. She worked for West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital for 26 years. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Donald Morgan of Sulphur; two daughters, Bernice Jordan and Mrs. Clifford (Vernell) Thibodeaux, both of Sulphur; one brother, William ''Bill'' Spell of Carlyss; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. MORRIS, Mary C. LCAP 1/16/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mary Catherine Morris, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Morris died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a DeQuincy care center. A native of Beaumont, Texas, she was a resident of DeQuincy most of her life. She was owner-operator of Morris Variety Store of DeQuincy from 1945 to 1965 and, later, business manager of DeQuincy's National Department Store until the mid-1970s. She was a member of ADAH Chapter 34, Order of the Eastern Star and DeQuincy Friendship Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Beth Marschik of Zachary; one brother, Dennis McNamara of DeQuincy; one sister, Hazel McNamara of DeQuincy; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MORRIS, Mary Catherine LCAP 1/15/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangement for Mary Catherine Morris, 87, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Friday in a DeQuincy care center. MORROW, Jean B. LCAP 1/20/2000 Funeral services for Jean B. Morrow, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Morrow died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in Lafayette. She was a native of Kansas City Kan. and attended Bethany College in Lindsbourg, Kan., majoring in music and drama. After traveling to graduate school in Lawrence, Kan., as well as New Haven, Conn., she lived in Wichita, Kansas, and West Ranch, Texas, she moved to Lake Charles in 1941. She studied composition for piano at McNeese State University. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, the Lake Charles Little Theater and other civic organizations. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Hal Morrow of Lafayette; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Operation Blessing International, CBN, 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463. MOUHART, Lillie M. LCAP 1/25/2000 Graveside services for Lillie Mary Mouhart, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Mouhart died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in a local care center. MURCHISON, Kenny LCAP 1/21/2000 Funeral services for Kenny Murchison, 42, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Henry Bowdon and Jim Humphreys and Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Murchison died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1975 graduate of Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. He was the regional manager for First Family Financial Services. He attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Danny Murchison of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ann McMurry of Sulphur and Linda Cole of Lake Charles; his mother, Ellen Andrus Murchison of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Frances Andrus of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Charles Chapter of the American Heart Association, the family said. MURCHISON, Kenny LCAP 1/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Kenny Murchison, 42, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. MURPHY, J.B. LCAP 1/18/2000 CROWLEY -- Graveside services for J.B. Murphy, 80, of Hoover, Ala., will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Southern Heritage Cemetery under the direction of Southern Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. Mr. Murphy died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in Hoover. He was a native of Crowley. He was building superintendent for several years at First Baptist Church in Lake Charles. He was a former member of the Louisiana School Board System and was the head maintenance superintendent at W.A. Berry High School in Hoover for several years. He was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Elsie Donahue of Pelham, Ala.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MURRELL, Rubye LCAP 1/8/2000 CHURCH POINT -- Memorial services for Rubye Murrell, of Lafayette, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Guidry Funeral Home. Mrs. Murrell died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native and longtime resident of Church Point and had lived in Lafayette since 1971. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from SLI and a master's from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, Tenn. She worked as a teacher from 1924 to 1983 and was a lifetime member of the XI chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. Survivors include one sister, Edith Battle. MYERS, John F. LCAP 1/22/2000 CANKTON -- Funeral services for John Forestier Myers, 52, of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 22, from St. John Berchman Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Mallet will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro. Visitation is until the service. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Myers died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Cankton and had lived in Lake Charles for about 20 years. He worked for R.E. Height Construction Co. Survivors include his wife, Shirlene Jones Myers of Lake Charles; one son, John Brandon Myers of Lake Charles; two daughters, Connie Burgess and Tessia Myers, both of Lake Charles; four stepsons, Dusty Dupuis and Bo Dupuis, both of Jonesville, and Jerry Lee Fontenot and Wallace Lee Fontenot, both of Ragley; one stepdaughter, Ashley Dupuis of Jonesville; three brothers, Willis Lee "Bubba" Lejeune and Billy Lejeune, both of Duson, and Bobby Lane Lejeune of Gueydan; six sisters, Norma Venable and Gladys Soileau, both of Cankton, Shirley Myers of Lake Arthur, Barbara Louviere of Iota, Carolyn Hines of Hathaway and Carol Darby of Scott; his father and stepmother, John and Irene Myers of Cankton; his mother and stepfather, Lorisa and Eli Hebert of Bosco; and four grandchildren. NEWSOME, Homer R. LCAP 1/6/2000 Funeral services for Homer Russell Newsome, 69, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Scott DesOrmeaux and Carl Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Newsome died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Rockdale, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1948. He retired from the Army as a sergeant first class, serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He also retired as the transit director for the city of Lake Charles. He was a member of the National Model Railroad Association. Survivors include his wife, Nicole "Nicky" Newsome of Lake Charles; two sons, Eddie JLP Newsome of Westlake and David Scott Newsome of Lake Charles; two daughters, Patricia Martine Rawson of Sulphur and Melissa Marie Broussard of Lake Charles; one brother, Carlton Rogers Newsome of Jacksonville, Texas; two sisters, Sorenza Kincannon and Nyhlia Moore, both of Lake Charles; and 16 grandchildren. REDD, Thomas C. LCAP 1/6/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Thomas Cecil Redd, 65, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 6, 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. Mr. Redd died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a Houston hospital. He was a graduate of Bolton High School and McNeese State University. He was chairman of the board for West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. He owned and operated Beltone Hearing Aid franchises in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma for 30 years. He was a real estate developer in Calcasieu Parish and Gunnison County, Colo. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Redd of Sulphur; two sons, Mitchell Redd of Sulphur and Matthew Redd of Lake Charles; three sisters, Jeffie Whitworth of Longview, Texas, and Willie Lou Wright Chatterton and Ruth Bass, both of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, the family said. ODOM, Lillian LCAP 1/11/2000 Funeral services for Lillian Odom, 98, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, from Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Odom died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she was a resident of Lake Charles since 1953 when she moved from Mamou. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Callen L. Odom of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Eddie (Cassie) Bourque, Mrs. Leonard (Rita Faye) Andrus, Mrs. Pat (Gertie Mae) Angelle and Mrs. Grady Fruge, all of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. O'DOM, Ralph A. LCAP 1/23/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Ralph A. O'Dom, 67, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. O'Dom died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. O'HARA, Marjorie O. LCAP 1/21/2000 Memorial services for Mrs. Marjorie Odella O'Hara, 73, of Anacoco will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Jan. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil Christopher will officiate. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. O'Hara died at 2:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Florien and had lived in California for most of her life. She received her Master's of Education degree from Sacramento City college. She was an educator, teaching in California high schools as well as at the college level. Survivors include her husband, Barney J. O'Hara of Anacoco; one son, Patrick Stanley O'Hara of Brookins, Ore.; five sisters, Nancy Vollmer of Birmingham, Mich., and Marvadine Gilman, Billie Demeritt, Lorene Herr and Shirley Roberts, all of Lake Charles. O'HARA, Marjorie O. LCAP 1/22/2000 Memorial services for Mrs. Marjorie Odella O'Hara, 73, of Anacoco, were held Friday in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil Christopher officiated. Mrs. O'Hara died at 2:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Florien and had lived in California for most of her life. She received her master's degree in education from Sacramento City College. She taught in California high schools and in colleges. Survivors include her husband, Barney J. O'Hara of Anacoco; one son, Patrick Stanley O'Hara of Brookins, Ore.; five sisters, Nancy Vollmer of Birmingham, Mich., and Marvadine Gilman, Billie Demeritt, Lorene Herr and Shirley Roberts, all of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. OVERLAND, Rolf LCAP 1/4/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Rolf Overland, 43, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Jennings hospital. OWENS, Johnny LCAP 1/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Johnny Owens, 78, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Jan. 16, in a local hospital. PARKER, Aaron E. LCAP 1/8/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Aaron Everette Parker, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. William C. Kennedy will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Parker died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of San Augustine County, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur for 60 years. He retired from Cities Service in 1981 after working there 34 years. Survivors include his wife, Christine Parker of Sulphur; one son, John "Sam" Parker of Vinton; three daughters, Juanita "Sue" Fontenot of New Iberia, Janlyn Willis of Sulphur and Marilyn Parker Oliver of Houston; one sister, Doris King of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. PATTERSON, Pola N. LCAP 1/8/2000 FONTANA, Calif. -- Funeral services for Pola Negri Noah Patterson, 64, were held Friday, Jan. 7, in Temple Baptist Church. Burial was in Riverside National Cemetery under the direction of Palmes Chapel Mortuary. Mrs. Patterson died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000. She was a native of Jennings. She was a valedictorian graduate of Boston High School and was the homecoming queen for the class of 1953. She attended Southern University in Baton Rouge and earned liberal arts and library science degrees from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1969 and earned the rank of major. She worked as a bibliographer before becoming a member of the library faculty at California State University at San Bernardino in 1979. She was a member of the Black Faculty and Staff Association at CSU-SB, the California Black Faculty and Staff Association, the California Faculty Association and the American Library Association. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and a charter member of the San Bernardino Pi Zeta Zeta Alumni chapter. She was of the Baha'i faith and was a former organist with New Sunlight Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Cinde Noah Hale of Glendale, Ariz.; one half sister, Alma Grace Noah Feist; one half brother, Ivory Noah of Beaumont, Texas; and her mother, Calvin Ballard Scott of Lake Charles. PHELAN, Mary C. LCAP 1/25/2000 Graveside services for Mary C. Phelan, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Phelan died at 3:22 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. PHELAN, Mary, Mrs. LCAP 1/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Phelan, 87, of Westlake, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 3:22 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. PIBOIN, Lamar B. LCAP 1/21/2000 MADISONVILLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Lamar Bertrand Piboin, 82, of Bryan, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Madisonville City Cemetery under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home. PIBOIN, Lamar B. LCAP 1/25/2000 MADISONVILLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Lamar Bertrand Piboin, 82, were at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Jeff Witcher and Carlton Vance officiated. Burial was in Madisonville City Cemetery under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home. Mr. Piboin died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in a Bryan, Texas, hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he graduated from LaGrange High School in 1934 and was valedictorian at Southwestern Louisiana Institute from which he graduated in 1937. Moving to Madisonville in 1947, he worked for the Soil Conservation Service and was instrumental in the design, development and construction of Lake Madison. He received many awards from the Soil Conservation Service, from which he retired in 1975 after 35 years of service. A member of First Baptist Church, he was a Sunday school teacher and a Royal Ambassador leader. Survivors include his wife, Norma Adkins Piboin; two sons, Lamar B. Piboin of Austin, Texas, and Louis I. Piboin of Spring, Texas; one daughter, Pamela Beasley of Garland, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Duncan and Mrs. Betty Chehotsky, both of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Glaucoma Research Services of Houston or the charity of one's choice, the family said. PIERT, Flander Jr. LCAP 1/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for Flander Piert Jr., 91, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. PIERT, Flanders Jr. LCAP 1/31/2000 Funeral services for Flanders Piert Jr., 91, of 610 North Goos Blvd., will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in New Emanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Roland Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Piert died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Gibson, he lived in Lake Charles for 62 years. He was a member of New Emanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Piert Daniels of Lake Charles; one brother, Herbert Piert Sr. of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. PITRE, Deloss LCAP 1/8/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Deloss Pitre, 60, will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanay will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a wake service at 7:30 p.m. and a rosary at 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Pitre died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in the Welsh hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Welsh for 60 years. He was a member of St. Charles Boromeo and of Beefmasters Breeders United. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Gail Frederick Pitre of Welsh; one son, Shane Pitre of Fenton; one daughter, Katrina Pitre Johnson of Fenton; one brother, Curtis Peloquin of Iowa, La.; and one grandchild. PITRE, Deloss LCAP 1/9/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Deloss Pitre, 60, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjany will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton. Visitation is from 10 a.m. A wake service was conducted and a rosary recited Saturday. Mr. Pitre died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in a Welsh care center. He was a longtime resident of Fenton. He was a member of Beefmasters Breeders United. He was a member of St. Charles Barromeo Catholic Church in Fenton. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Pitre; one son, Shane Pitre of Fenton; one daughter, Katrina Johnson of Fenton; one brother, Curtis Peloquin of Iowa; and one grandchild. POLAND, Mildred LCAP 1/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mildred Poland, 76, of Angleton, Texas, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. POLAND, Mildred M. Funeral services for Mildred Marie Poland, 76, of Angleton, Texas, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Poland died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in her Angleton, Texas, residence. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a supervisor for G.A. Becnel at the Port of Lake Charles for 35 years. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Pat Bond of Angleton, Texas, and Juanita Poland of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. POLLARD, Ralph E. LCAP 1/8/2000 SAN ANTONIO -- Funeral services for Ralph Eugene Pollard, 63, were held Tuesday, Jan. 4, in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of Universal City, Texas. Mr. Pollard died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in San Antonio. He was a native of Shreveport. He was a 1961 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and earned master's degrees from the University of the Philippines and the University of California. He was a master paratrooper and a military civic action officer and served tours in Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines. He worked in the Philippines for the State Department. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Ventura, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Corazon Pollard; three sons, Jonathan Pollard and Joseph Pollard, both of San Antonio, and Benjamin Pollard; two daughters, Jennifer Pollard of Austin, Texas, and Lynne Frantz of Dowington, Pa.; his mother, Alean Pollard of Sulphur; and one grandchild. POLLARD, Ralph E., Maj. SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Funeral arrangements for Maj. Ralph E. Pollard, 63, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in San Antonio. POPE, Eugenia G. LCAP 1/23/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Eugenia G. Pope, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in First United Methodist Church. The Revs. Jon E. Tellifero and Harold Babbin will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Pope died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Dry Creek, she lived most of her life in DeRidder. During her family's 28 years in the Air Force, she held leadership positions in many officers' wives clubs throughout the world. She was the former owner and operator of Greens Flowers and Gifts. She was a charter member and former secretary and board member of Beauregard Country Club and past president of the Ladies Golf Association. In 1990, she was a member of the winning team of the American Cancer Society's National Golf Championship at Doral Country Club in Miami. She was a member of two bridge clubs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DeRidder. Survivors include her husband, Fred W. Pope Sr.; two sons, Fred W. Pope Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., and Richard E. Pope of DeRidder; one daughter, Dr. Sandra K. Pope of Little Rock, Ark.; one stepson, Ray Allen of Franklin, N.C.; two brothers, Hubert Willard Green Jr. of Spanish Fort, Ala., and Charles E. Green of DeRidder; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. POPE, Mary Eugenia LCAP 1/22/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Eugenia Pope, 74, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday in the DeRidder hospital. POTTS, Austin M. LCAP 1/16/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Austin Mykel Potts, infant son of Joe Potts and Mitzi Johnson, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. The infant died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital. PREJEAN, Anita G. LCAP 1/4/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Anita Gayle Prejean, 37, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Mrs. Prejean died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000. PRICE, Mark D. LCAP 1/15/2000 LAFAYETTE, Colo. -- Memorial services for Mark Daniel Price, 41, of Broomfield, Colo., will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 15, in Mountain View Southern Baptist Church. The Rev. Matthew Boardwell will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by M.P. Murphy and Associates. Mr. Price died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and a former resident of Irving, Texas, and of Houston. He had lived in Broomfield since 1972. He was a 1977 graduate of Broomfield High School. He was a computer programmer and owned MMR-Consultants. Survivors include one son, Christopher B. Price of El Paso, Texas; two brothers, Robert Price of Milliken, Colo., and Clinton Price of Broomfield; two sisters, Rita Gardner of Broomfield and Salina Rucker of Port Hueneme, Calif.; and his parents, Bonnie L. and Lawrence Price of Broomfield. Memorial donations may be made to Mountain View Southern Baptist Church, 700 West S. Boulder Road, Lafayette, CO 80026, the family said. PRUDHOMME, Woodrow W. Sr. JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Woodrow Wilson Prudhomme Sr., 73, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Debra Mills will officiate. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Prudhomme died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. Survivors include five daughters, Barbara A. Prudhomme and Atlanta Rivers, both of Welsh, Debra Linscomb and Kaytachia A. Carrier, both of Houston, and Pamela J. Barfield of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, Kenneth R. Prudhomme of Jennings and Woodrow Wilson Carrier of Houston; one brother, Robert Prudhomme of Welsh; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. PRYOR, Samanther LCAP 1/28/2000 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral services for Samanther "Bitter" Pryor, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in Pasadena Baptist Church. The Rev. L.T. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Pryor died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Melville and had lived in Mossville for 48 years. She was a member of Pasadena Baptist Church and of the church mission department and the Community Fellowship Choir. Survivors include five sons, the Rev. Archie Pryor and Ricky Pryor, both of Mossville, Clarence Pryor and Manuel Pryor Jr., both of Westlake, and Rufus Pryor of Houston; three daughters, Ruby Malveaux of Mossville, Ruthie Porter of Westlake and Elamese Hardy of Iowa, La.; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. PRYOR, Samanther LCAP 1/23/2000 Funeral arrangements for Samanther "Bitter" Pryor, 84, of Mossville, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. RADLEY, Odessa S. LCAP 1/17/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Odessa Spears Radley, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery in Merryville. Mrs. Radley died at midnight Saturday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. RAINWATER, Adalene J. LCAP 1/3/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Adalene Judalet Rainwater, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 3, in Hargrove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Rainwater died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in her residence. RAINWATER, Adalene J. DEQUINCY -- Graveside services for Adalene Judalet Rainwater, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in Perkins Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mrs. Rainwater died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in her residence. RAVIA, Betty, Mrs. LCAP 1/16/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Ravia, 68, of Sulphur, will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. L.P. Upton and Richard Doucet will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Ravia died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a nurses' aide at Resthaven Nursing Home in Lake Charles and was a private duty sitter. She attended the Lighthouse Tabernacle and the Sulphur Revival Center. Survivors include three sons, David "Jr." Ravia of Dayton, Ore., Wayne Ravia of Sulphur and Larry Ravia of Ragley; three daughters, Susan Vincent of Vincent Settlement and Kathie Pontiff and Linda Terro, both of Sulphur; one brother, Tom Wright of McMinville, Ore.; two stepbrothers, Lance Roberts of Little Rock, Ark., and Lane Roberts of Georgia; one stepsister, Lynn Koonce of DeQuincy; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. RAYON, Lula M. LCAP 1/27/2000 Funeral services for Lula Marie Rayon, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Rayon died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Duson and had lived in Lake Charles since 1941. She was the former owner and operator of the Bridal House and worked as a seamstress for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Carlo Rayon Daigle of Lake Charles; two sons, Larry Rayon of Lake Charles and John David Rayon of Bridgeport, Wash.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. RAYON, Lula M. LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral services for Lula Marie Rayon, 83, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 28, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Rayon died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Duson and had lived in Lake Charles since 1941. She was the former owner and operator of the Bridal House and worked as a seamstress for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Larry Rayon of Lake Charles and John David Rayon of Bridgeport, Wash.; one daughter, Carol Rayon Daigle of Lake Charles; one brother, Wilton Touchet of Crowley; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. RAYON, Lula M. LCAP 1/29/2000 Funeral services for Lula Marie Rayon, 83, were at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Jace Eskind officiated. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Rayon died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Duson and had lived in Lake Charles since 1941. She was the former owner and operator of the Bridal House and worked as a seamstress for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Larry Rayon of Lake Charles and John David Rayon of Bridgeport, Wash.; one daughter, Carol Rayon Daigle of Lake Charles; one brother, Wilton Touchet of Crowley; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. REDD, Thomas C. LCAP 1/5/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Thomas Cecil Redd, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 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 2-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Redd died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in a Houston hospital. He was a graduate of Bolton High School and McNeese State University. He was chairman of the board for West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. He owned and operated Beltone Hearing Aid franchises in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma for 30 years. He was a real estate developer in Calcasieu Parish and Gunnison County, Colo. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Redd of Sulphur; two sons, Mitchell Redd of Sulphur and Matthew Redd of Lake Charles; three sisters, Jeffie Whitworth of Longview, Texas, and Willie Lou Wright and Ruth Bass, both of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, the family said. REDD, Tom LCAP 1/4/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Tom Redd, 65, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in Houston. REEVES, Ruby LCAP 1/25/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Ruby Reeves, 92, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Mamou hospital. REEVES, Rubye N. LCAP 1/26/2000 RAGLEY -- Funeral services for Rubye Nixon Reeves, 92, of Reeves, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Revs. Mark Culton and David Sevar will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Reeves died at 3:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in the Mamou hospital. She was a 30-year resident of Reeves and a homemaker. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, T.T. Nixon and Vernon Nixon, both of Reeves; one sister, Mary Irene Cole of Beaumont, Texas; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. REISNER, August C. Jr. LCAP 1/28/2000 VINTON -- Funeral services for August Charles Reisner Jr., 60, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 28, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in Starks under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of lake Charles. Mr. Reisner died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in a Long Beach, Calif., hospital. REYNOLDS, John A. Jr. LCAP 1/26/2000 Funeral services for John Arthur Reynolds Jr., 72, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Reynolds died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was an Army veteran. He was a retired Firestone pipefitter and was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Allen (Cathy) Bresley of College Station, Texas, and Mrs. John (Linda) Sprick, Claudia Gentry and Susan Reynolds, all of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mrs. John (Patsy Rae) LeBato and Mrs. Jimmy (Flaury Joyce) Ney, both of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Jimmie (Nancy Ruth) Allen of Lakewood, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. RHOADES, Susan LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Susan Rhoades, 47, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. RHODES, Richard, Mrs. LCAP 1/29/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Richard (Susan Krustchinsky) Rhodes, 47, of Sulphur, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from noon. Mrs. Rhodes died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Houston and had lived in Sulphur since 1994. She worked as a secretary at the Transporter. Survivors include her husband; one son, R.J. Rhodes of Sulphur; two brothers, Paul Tony Krustchinsky of Woodland, Texas, and Fritz Krustchinsky Jr. of Houston; five sisters, Linda Hatcher and Tammy Krustchinsky, both of Woodland, Kathleen Frock and Georgie Powell, both of Houston, and Shirley Fritsche of Spring, Texas; and her mother, Katherine Krustchinsky of Woodland. RICHEY, Grace L., Mrs. LCAP 1/5/2000 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Committal services for Mrs. Grace L. Richey, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville, Tenn. Arrangements are under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Richey died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in a Lake Charles care facility. A native of Obion, Tenn., she had lived in Lake Charles for three years. She was a member of Rosebank Demonstration Club and Eastern Star. She was a member of Dalewood Methodist Church in Nashville. Survivors include two daughters, Linda R. Laing of Lake Charles and Nancye Mercer of Lagoona Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. RICHEY, Mrs. Grace L. LCAP 1/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Grace L. Richey, 88, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local care center. RIDER, Irine LCAP 1/14/2000 LAKE COVE -- Funeral services for Irine Rider, 46, of Ville Platte will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery in Turkey Creek under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Rider died at 7:39 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in the Ville Platte hospital. ROBERT, Margaret G. LCAP 1/12/2000 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Margaret Gilcrease Robert will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Chris Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Robert died Monday, Jan. 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Winnfield, she had lived in Baton Rouge since 1943. She was a graduate of LSU and a former school teacher in Caddo Parish. She was president of the Woman's Society, which later became WSCS, was a charter member of Les Liseuses Book Club and was a member of Chapter C of PEO and was a former president of the Women's Missionary Society. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and served on its Administrative Board. Survivors include her husband, Walter B. Robert Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. John F. Robichaux of Lake Charles; one brother, John Gilcrease of Shreveport; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, the family said. ROPER, Emily B. LCAP 1/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Emily Benoit Roper, 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. ROPER, Emily B. LCAP 1/11/2000 Funeral services for Emily Benoit Roper, 90, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. L.P. Upton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Mrs. Roper died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, she was a resident of Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Lighthouse Tabernacle. Survivors include two sons, Lynce "Jake" Cuvillier and Vernon Cuvillier, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Viola Fontenot of Lake Charles and Pearl Kura of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Cora Broussard of Sulphur and Ida Benoit of Port Arthur, Texas; numerous grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. ROUSSELL, Berna M., Mrs. LCAP 1/5/2000 LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Berna M. Roussell, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, from St. John Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Roussell died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1999, in her residence. ROUSSELL, Berna M., Mrs. LCAP 1/6/2000 LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Berna M. Roussell, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 6, from St. John Catholic Church of Lacassine. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Roussell died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1999, in her residence. A native of Church Point, she lived in Iowa, La., for 50 years after moving from Welsh. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, E.J. "Slim" Roussell of Iowa, La.; three sons, Dwayne, Keith and Craig Roussell, all of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Belinda Vincent of Iowa, La., and Renee Landry of Kinder; two sisters, Lessie Cooley of Lake Charles and Vernice Burgess of Shreveport; her mother and stepfather, Admose and Horace Jardmeaux of Iowa, La.; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. ROYER, Billie LCAP 1/8/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Billie Royer will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 7:54 p.m. in the Jennings hospital. ROYER, Billy R. LCAP 1/9/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Billy Ray Royer, 55, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Royer died at 7:54 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. RUSSELL, Mae Belle LCAP 1/26/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mae Belle Russell, 62, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fisher Cemetery in the Fisher community. Mrs. Russell died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in DeRidder. RUTLEDGE, Ann LCAP 1/1/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Ann Rutledge, 75, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Friday. RUTLEDGE, Anna J. DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Anna Laurie Johnson Rutledge, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. Sunday and 9-11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, and from noon Monday in the church. Mrs. Rutledge died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Statesboro, Ga., she had lived in DeQuincy since 1947. She was a member of ADAH Chapter 34, Order of the Eastern Star and the Friendship Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one son, Tommy C. Rutledge of DeQuincy; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Debbie R.) Breaux Jr. of Baton Rouge; one brother, Edwin Donald Johnson of Savannah, Ga.; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of DeQuincy Building Fund or the charity of the donor's choice, the family said. RUTLEDGE, Anne J. LCAP 1/3/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Anne Laurie Johnson Rutledge, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 3, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home, and from noon in the church. Mrs. Rutledge died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Statesboro, Ga., she had lived in DeQuincy since 1947. She was a member of ADAH Chapter 34, Order of the Eastern Star and the Friendship Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one son, Tommy C. Rutledge of DeQuincy; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Debbie R.) Breaux Jr. of Baton Rouge; one brother, Edwin Donald Johnson of Savannah, Ga.; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of DeQuincy Building Fund or the charity of the donor's choice, the family said. SAVOY, Marie LCAP 1/27/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for Marie Savoy, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The Rev. Sam Osuji will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. Ms. Savoy died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native and resident of Cameron. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Dan H. Pradia and Jeffery Roberts, both of Cameron; two daughters, Agnes Marie Pradia and Sonya Roberts Bellard, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Gertrude A "Palmer" Savoy and Geraldine January, both of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SAYERS, James R. LCAP 1/29/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for James Ray ''Jimmy'' Sayers, 39, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. Sayers died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in Leesville. SCALISI, Joyce M., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Mary Scalisi, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Scalisi died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Adeline and had lived in Lake Charles since 1949. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Glenda Law and Sheila and Sherrie Scalisi, all of Lake Charles; two sons, Leo and Jerry Scalisi Jr., both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Linda Williams and Patsy Eikenhorst, both of Orange, Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. SCARBOROUGH, Cecil R. LCAP 1/18/2000 Funeral services for Cecil Ray Scarborough, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Boulevard Baptist Church. The Rev. B.I. Billings will officiate. Mr. Scarborough died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Willow Glen, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Navy during World War II. Survivors include one brother, Jimmy Scarborough of Lake Charles; one sister, Jerry Abrahams of San Diego; and his mother, Alma Scarborough of San Diego. SCHSYM, Willie Sr. LCAP 1/17/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Willie "Bill" Schsym Sr., 81, will be announced by Myers Colonial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. SCHYSM, Willie A. Sr. LCAP 1/18/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Willie Arthur "Bill" Schysm Sr., 81, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Hargrove Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Kennon, George Smith, Roy Hosier and Timothy Allen will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation continues today and Wednesday in the church. Mr. Schysm died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Pitkin, he lived most of his life in the DeQuincy area. He was employed as a skidder operator in the logging industry. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include four sons, Lloyd Schysm, Bill Schysm Jr. and Gilbert Schysm, all of DeQuincy, and Doug Schysm of Ragley; three daughters, Kathy Perkins of DeQuincy and Linda Doyle and Carolin Nolen, both of Ragley; two sisters, Maggie Kennedy of Pitkin and Irene West of DeRidder; one brother, Willard Schysm of Pitkin; 32 grandchildren; and 58 great-grandchildren. SEALE, Ilene F. LCAP 1/30/2000 Memorial services for Ilene F. Seale will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the family life center of Henning Memorial Methodist Church. The Revs. C. Richard Hoffpauir and Tracy L. MacKenzie will officiate. Her body was willed to Tulane Medical School. Visitation will follow the service. Mrs. Seale died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in her residence. After earning her teacher's certificate at Louisiana State Normal School, she taught geography in Sulphur until 1936. She served in the medical auxiliary as local, state and regional president. She was in PTA, serving as local, district and state officer. She was active in Civil Defense projects. She was the first queen of the Krewe of Cosmos. She was the first woman to serve on the Calcasieu Parish School Board from 1956 to 1968. She was in Civic Club and a charter member of the Book Reviewers' Club. She was in the Golden Rule Sunday school class of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, A. Kent Seale; one daughter, Ilene Seale Lyman, one brother, L.L. Fleniken of Baywood; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the W.A.K. Seale Scholarship at McNeese State University or Henning Memorial United Methodist Church, the family said. SEMAR, Lena Mae LCAP 1/14/2000 EVANGELINE -- Funeral services for Lena Mae Semar, 78, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 14, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Semar died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in her residence. SHAW, Robert W. LCAP 1/26/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Robert W. "Bob" Shaw, 68, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. SHAW, Robert W. LCAP 1/27/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Robert W. "Bob" Shaw, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Zale Lewis and G.E. Chance will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Shaw died at 3:18 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Quinter, Kan., and had lived in DeRidder for 60 years. He retired as a dispatcher from Beauregard Electric after 35 years of service. He attended First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Shaw of DeRidder; one daughter, Wynta Shaw Briggs of Columbiana, Ohio; three brothers, Charles Carter of Utica, Kan., and Herbert Shaw and Byrl "Bud" Shaw, both of DeRidder; and two grandchildren. SHOEMAKE, Gerald G. LCAP 1/28/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Gerald Glenn "G.G." Shoemake, 62, will be at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 28, in Eastern Heights Baptist Church. The Rev. R.T. Bridges will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 11 a.m. in the church. Mr. Shoemake died at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Houston and had lived in DeQuincy for most of his life. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of VFW Post 3802. He retired from Firestone-Bridgestone in 1995 after 27 years of service. He was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Delores A. Shoemake of DeQuincy; three sons, Gerald Wayne "Dink" Shoemake, Tracy Glenn Shoemake and William Allen "Will" Shoemake, all of DeQuincy; four brothers, Donald Shoemake, Colby Shoemake and Johnny Ray Shoemake, all of DeQuincy, and Kelly Shoemake of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Mary Ellen Dollars of Winnie, Texas, and Millard L. Miller of Brenham, Texas; his mother, Eul Shoemake of DeQuincy; and three grandchildren. SHOTWELL, James E. LCAP 1/21/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James Edwin Shotwell, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Prentis will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Shotwell died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of Hillsboro, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur for 50 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a past patron of the Westlake Eastern Star and Justice Lodge in Lake Charles. He was Past Worshipful Master of Westlake Lodge. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Carlyss. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Shotwell of Sulphur; three sons, Billy James Shotwell of Lake Charles, Edwin Byron Shotwell of Sulphur and Robert Duke Shotwell of Colchester, Conn.; four daughters, Vickie Lynn Shotwell of Lake Charles, Roxie Ann Thomas of Tacoma, Wash., Judith Gail Melancon of Maurepas and Dianna Lynn Moreau of Gonzales; one sister, Dollie Mae Berg of Abilene, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. SHOTWELL, James E. LCAP 1/22/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James Edwin Shotwell, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Prentis will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Shotwell died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of Hillsboro, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur for 50 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a past patron of the Westlake Eastern Star and Justice Lodge in Lake Charles. He was Past Worshipful Master of Westlake Lodge. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Carlyss. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Shotwell of Sulphur; three sons, Billy James Shotwell of Lake Charles, Edwin Byron Shotwell of Sulphur and Robert Duke Brannon III of Colchester, Conn.; four daughters, Vickie Lynn Shotwell of Lake Charles, Roxie Ann Thomas of Tacoma, Wash., Judith Gail Melancon of Maurepas and Dianna Lynn Moreau of Gonzales; one sister, Dollie Mae Berg of Abilene, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. SIENER, Francis R. Sr. LCAP 1/17/2000 Funeral services for Francis Robert Siener Sr., 92, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 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 wake at 7 p.m.; and 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Siener died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Gallatin County, Ill., he had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. He was active in hotel and property management and was the owner of the Siener Motel for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Viglia Siener; one son, Francis R. (Bob) Siener Jr. of Prairieville; one daughter, Charlotte Graves of Houston; one sister, Laurentine February of Ridgeway, Ill.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SIENER, Francis Robert LCAP 1/16/2000 Funeral arrangements for Francis Robert Siener, 92, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. SIMON, Angelia B., Mrs. LCAP 1/4/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Angelia Broussard Simon, 91, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Jennings hospital. SIMON, Angelina B., Mrs. LCAP 1/5/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Angelina Broussard Simon, 91, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 5, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery. Mrs. Simon died at 3:25 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. SIMON, Mary F., Mrs. LCAP 1/16/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Florine Simon, 61, of 2135 Martha St., will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred King will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Mrs. Simon died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Navy Simon; two sons, Mark Anthony and Keith Simon, both of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Gretchen Tina Simon of Houston; three brothers, Ivory Jr. and Leroy Lewis, both of Church Point and Gerald Lewis of Lake Charles; four sisters, Julia Breaux and Leona and Peggy Henry, all of Church Point, and Arthurine Eaglin of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. SIMON, Willie F. LCAP 1/15/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Willie Fred Simon, 70, will be announced by Raphael Funeral Home. He died at 1:30 a.m. Friday at his residence. SLAYDON, Allie C. LCAP 1/12/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Allie Calcote Slaydon, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 12, in Trinity Full Gospel Church. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today in Core Cemetery in Gray, Texas, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Slaydon died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. SLAYDON, Allie O. LCAP 1/11/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Allie O. Slaydon, 73, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. SMITH, Alfred Jr. LCAP 1/17/2000 Funeral services for Alfred Smith Jr., 70, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in New Sunlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Smith died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. He retired from Firestone after 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Smith; one son, Mark Smith of Lake Charles; four daughters, Acquillia Peltier, Theresa Dunbar, Dawn Reed and Lisa Walker, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Pearl Miniex of Cankton, Betty Eaglin of New Orleans, Hazel Martin of Lake Charles and Ethel Malbrough of Beaumont, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SMITH, Alfred Jr. LCAP 1/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Alfred Smith Jr., 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. SMITH, Noah LCAP 1/4/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Noah "Buddy" Smith, 56, of Starks, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. SMITH, Noah L. Jr. LCAP 1/5/2000 STARKS -- Funeral services for Noah Lee "Buddy" Smith Jr., 56, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 5, in Gambrell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Smith died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Starks. He was self-employed locally as a carpenter and contractor. He was a former employee of Houston Chemicals/PPG Industries' maintenance department for 17 years. He was a member of VFW Post 4759 of Starks. He was a member of Gambrell Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary K. Smith of Starks; two daughters, Barbara Ann Ashworth of Starks and Krista A. Richard of Vinton; two sons, Keith Allen Smith of DeRidder and Boyd Lane Smith of Vinton; three brothers, Kenneth and David Smith, both of Starks, and Ronnie Smith of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Vickie Hyatt of Starks; his mother, Natalee Smith of Starks; and 11 grandchildren. SONNIER, Ola M. LCAP 1/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ola Mae Sonnier, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. SPEARS, Howard J. LCAP 1/11/2000 VINTON -- Funeral services for Howard James Spears, 38, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in Crossroads Baptist Church. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Spears died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Kinder, he was a resident of Vinton. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Spears; two sons, Erick S. Spears of Vinton and Junius D. Plaisance Jr. of New Orleans; three daughters, Heather M. Hyatt of Starks, Tammy A. Spears of Vinton and Felicia D. Darring of New Orleans; four brothers, Thomas Spears of Ragley, Raymond Spears of Westlake and Mervin and Joseph Spears, both of Carlyss; five sisters, Joyce Marquedant of DeQuincy, Rose Spears and Evelyn Navarre, both of Sulphur, Gladys Franks of Lake Charles and Mary Taylor of Carlyss; stepfather, Rupert L. Dowler of Carlyss; and five grandchildren. SONNIER, Ola Mae, Mrs. LCAP 1/12/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Mae "Dutch" Sonnier, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Beckham will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Sonnier died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Waurika, Okla., and moved from Carthage, Texas, to Lake Charles in 1941. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her husband, Ira E. Blackie Sonnier of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gina James of Ragley; one brother, LeeRoy Waller of Yukon, Okla.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. SPEARS, Howard J. LCAP 1/10/2000 VINTON -- Funeral services for Howard James Spears, 38, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Crossroads Baptist Church. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Spears died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Kinder, he was a resident of Vinton. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Spears; two sons, Erick S. Spears of Vinton and Junius D. Plaisance Jr. of New Orleans; three daughters, Heather M. Hyatt of Starks, Tammy A. Spears of Vinton and Felicia D. Darring of New Orleans; four brothers, Thomas Spears of Ragley, Raymon Spears of Westlake and Mervin and Joseph Spears, both of Carlyss; five sisters, Joyce Marquedant of DeQuincy, Rose Spears and Evelyn Navarre, both of Sulphur, Gladys Franks of Lake Charles and Evelyn Navarre of Sulphur; stepfather, Rupert L. Dowler of Carlyss; and five grandchildren. STANLEY, Clyde, Mrs. LCAP 1/10/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Clyde (Amy Dupont) Stanley, 81, of Roanoke, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. STANLEY, Clyde, Mrs. LCAP 1/11/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Clyde (Amy Dupont) Stanley, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 11, in First Church of Christ. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Stanley died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in a local hospital. STANSBURY, Dalton LCAP 1/11/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Dalton Stansbury of Anacoco will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in an Alexandria hospital. STANSBURY, Dalton A. Jr. LCAP 1/12/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Dalton A. "Stan" Stansbury Jr., 65, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Revs. E.J. Bradshaw and Michael Cannady will officiate. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Stansbury died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in Alexandria. He was a native of Roanoke and had lived in the Anacoco area since 1966. He worked at Fort Polk as a heavy mobile equipment leader until his retirement. He was a member of East Leesville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Stansbury of Anacoco; four daughters, Gwendolyn King of Beaumont, Texas, Tina Ellis of Clear Lake, Texas, Lori Willard of Channelview, Texas, and Kristi Gregory of Albuquerque, N.M.; one brother, William Stansbury of Saucier, Miss.; two sisters, Annette Cain of Tempe, Ariz., and Jean Reed of San Angelo, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. STEIN, Edna P., Mrs. LCAP 1/6/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Edna P. Stein, 101, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Stein died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in a local care facility. A native of New Iberia, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1929. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the Altar Society of St. Hubert. Survivors include one son, Ervin L. Stein of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Eldride S. Harper and Elaine Stein Gary, both of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. STEMMAN, Antonina S. LCAP 1/30/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Antonina Scimemi "Nina" Stemmann, 63, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Revs. Joseph Stemmann and Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Stemmann died at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She worked for Gulf National Bank, First National Bank, Calcasieu Marine Bank and retired from Cameron State Bank in 1998. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where she served as Eucharistic minister for several years. Survivors include her husband, Preston Louis Stemman; one daughter, Mary Stemmann LaFleur of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to EWTN Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL 35210, the family said. STERLING, Infant LCAP 1/3/2000 Graveside services and interment for Javin Xavier DaShawn Sterling, infant son of Javid and Brashonica Sterling, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 3, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. STOMA, Juliet A. LCAP 1/14/2000 Funeral services for Juliet Ann Stoma, 74, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Monsignors Harry Greig and Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Stoma died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in her residence. A native of Haynesville, she lived in Lake Charles and Washington, D.C., since retiring from a 38-year career with the U.S. government. She was a member of the Mahjong Club. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Survivors include two sisters, Bea Ledbetter of Valparaiso, Fla., and Edwinge Turner of Morgan City; and four stepbrothers, Alex Mahfouz of Lafayette, Marcel Mahfouz of Lake Charles, Fred Mahfouz of Jackson, Miss., and Joe Mahfouz of Opelousas. SUAREZ, Eileen, Mrs. LCAP 1/3/2000 BASILE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eileen Suarez, 57, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Suarez died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She lived in Basile and was a former resident of Sulphur. She was a customer service representative. Survivors include her husband, Shannon Suarez of Sulphur; one son, Benjamin Manuel of Lenoir City, Tenn.; one daughter, Elizabeth Manuel of Lafayette; three stepsons, Wayne, Bryant and Shannon "Cubby" Suarez, all of Sulphur; one stepdaughter, Kristi S. Sanner of Sulphur; two sisters, Mrs. Charles "Pat" Smith of Jackson and Mrs. Norbert "Gertie" Luke of Lafayette; two grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. SUAREZ, Shannon, Mrs. BASILE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Shannon (Eileen Johnson) Suarez, 57, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. TAGGART, Jonte M. LCAP 1/5/2000 SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Memorial services for Jonte Murrey Taggart, 56, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, in First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the Settegast-Kopf Co. Mr. Taggart died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000. He was a native of Lake Charles and a former resident of Orange, Texas. He was a former student at Lamar State and Texas A&M universities. He was a former member of North Orange Baptist Church and the Lions Club and was active with the Boy Scouts and Little League. He was a member of the American Association of Cost Engineers and of Sugar Land First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Tinsley Taggart; one daughter, Melissa Lynn Cordts; one son, Murrey Lee Taggart; one sister, Marianne Bock; two stepchildren; his mother, Esther Murrey Taggart; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice at the Texas Medical Center, 1905 Hocombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, the family said. TALBOTT, David F., Mrs. LCAP 1/19/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mrs. David (Eleanor Goodrich) F. Talbott, 53, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Nichols and Deacon Leon Talbott Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Talbott died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Moss Bluff. She worked at Wal-Mart in Moss Bluff and owned and managed Udder Crafts in Moss Bluff. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gillis. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Missie Gates and Tammy Talbott, both of Moss Bluff; one sister, Lynette Goodrich of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. TALBOTT, David G., Mrs. LCAP 1/18/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mrs. David (Eleanor) Goodrich Talbott, 53, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Nichols and Deacon Leon Talbott Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Talbott died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Moss Bluff. She worked at Wal-Mart in Moss Bluff and was owner and operator of Udder Crafts. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gillis. Survivors include her husband, David F. Talbott; two daughters, Missie Gates and Tammy Talbott, both of Moss Bluff; one sister Lynette Goodrich of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. TANNER, Emma L. LCAP 1/11/2000 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Emma L. Tanner, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Tanner died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she lived in Westlake most of her life. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, and Christian Mothers. Survivors include one sister, Francis Levings of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. TATUM, Marguerite G. LCAP 1/25/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Funeral services for Marguerite Gribble Tatum, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Trinity Methodist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Tatum died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in a Beaumont hospital. She was a native of Vinton and was a retired receptionist/clerk at First City Bank in Beaumont. Survivors include one sister, Billie Gribble Clark of Denver. TAYLOR, Ethel LCAP 1/11/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Ethel Taylor, 92, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. TAYLOR, Ethel LCAP 1/12/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Ethel Taylor, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Craft Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Leesville. TEAGUE, Thelma H., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/2000 CENTER, Texas -- Graveside services for Mrs. Thelma Hanchey Teague 91, of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in the Old Salem Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Teague died at 1:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a Lake Charles. hospital. THACKER, Royce W. LCAP 1/24/2000 CALCASIEU -- Funeral services for Royce William Thacker, 65, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 24, in Peniel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Thacker died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. THIBODEAUX, Larry LCAP 1/31/2000 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Larry Thibodeaux will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Baton Rouge hospital. THIGPEN, Johnny M. LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral services for Johnny Monroe Thigpen, 77, of Houston, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Prien memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Thigpen died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Oakdale. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and worked as a carpenter at the Cities Service plant in Lake Charles for 30 years. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Myrtis G. Thigpen of Houston; one daughter, Victoria Dieter of Houston; one son, Randall Thigpen of Livingston, Texas; one sister, Evelyn Johnson of Oakdale; and three grandchildren. THOMAS, Terry G. LCAP 1/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Terry Glen Thomas, 26, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in Navasota, Texas. THOMAS, Terry G. Jr. LCAP 1/21/2000 Funeral services for Terry Glenn Thomas Jr., 26, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian K. Woods will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Thomas died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in Nava Sota, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an employee of Wal-Mart of Lake Charles and LTS Wallace Inc. Survivors include two brothers, Timothy J. Thomas and Lawrence A. Thomas, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Mrs. Lana Conley Coleman of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Ersie K. Conley of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Della Thomas of Lake Charles. TODD, Willie A. LCAP 1/8/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Willie Avery Todd, 83, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. TODD, Willie A. LCAP 1/9/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Willie Avery Todd, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in First Baptist Church of Maplewood. The Rev. Charley Watson will officiate. Burial with graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Highland Cemetery in Hattiesburg, Miss., under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Todd died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in Sulphur. A native of Wiggins, Miss., he was a resident of Pasadena, Texas, for 32 years and a resident of Sulphur for 22 years. He served in the Navy in World War II. He attended the University of Houston. He worked for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Hattiesburg, Miss., during the 1930s and 1940s. He was employed at Ethyl Corp. in Deer Park, Texas, for 32 years. He worked in Salonica, Greece, for 3-1/2 years helping to establish a plant for ethyl. He was a Mason and a member of M.A.F.L. and the Ethyl Retirees Club. He was a Sunday school teacher for 20 years. He was a deacon and member of First Baptist Church of Maplewood. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Todd; three daughters, Olivia Lewis of Ft. Worth, Texas, Beverly Walker of Waco, Texas, and Bettye Deville of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. TOUCHET, Marie LCAP 1/15/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Marie Touchet, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Touchet died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in Sulphur. TRAHAN, Dale LCAP 1/19/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Dale "Frere" Trahan, 54, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Trahan died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in Vermilion Parish. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur and a graduate of Lake Arthur High School. He was the owner of Trahan Construction Co. and was part-owner of the Lake Charles Ice Pirates. He was a former fire chief of the Lake Arthur Fire Department. He was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and was a former grand knight with Council 3012. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and served on its parish council. Survivors include his wife, Dean Arabie Trahan of Lake Arthur; two sons, Troy Trahan of Lake Arthur and Tim Trahan of Houston; three sisters, Dorothy Gaspard of Lake Arthur, Dean Trahan of Jennings and Helen Hoosier of Irving, Texas; one brother, Cheris Trahan of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. TRAHAN, Dale LCAP 1/18/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Dale Trahan, 54, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died in Vermilion Parish. TRAHAN, Jimmie W. LCAP 1/19/2000 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Jimmie W. Trahan, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Murphy J. Bernard, the Rev. Charles Fontenot and Brother Phil Christopher will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is until the service Thursday. Mr. Trahan died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in the Cameron Parish hospital. He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and had lived most of his life in Creole. He was a boat master and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Trahan; one son, Carl Trahan of Creole; one daughter, Patricia Trahan-Mouton of Lake Charles; his mother, Tavie Rutherford Carter of Cameron; and four grandchildren. TRAHAN, Jimmie W. LCAP 1/20/2000 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Jimmie W. Trahan, 72, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Murphy J. Bernard, the Rev. Charles Fontenot and Brother Phil Christopher will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is until the service. Mr. Trahan died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in the Cameron Parish hospital. He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and had lived most of his life in Creole. He was a boat master and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Trahan; one son, Carl Trahan of Creole; one daughter, Patricia Trahan-Mouton of Lake Charles; his mother, Tavie Rutherford Carter of Cameron; and four grandchildren. TRAHAN, Katherine LCAP 1/27/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Katherine Trahan, 65, of Moss Bluff, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. TRAHAN, Katherine S. LCAP 1/28/2000 LONGVILLE -- Funeral services for Katherine S. Trahan, 65, of Moss Bluff will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Trahan died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. TRICHE, Pearl G. LCAP 1/26/2000 Funeral services for Pearl Griffith Triche, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don McKinney, John Bosman, Edgar Stevens and Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Triche died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Hackberry and grew up in Sulphur. She was a homemaker. She was the manager of the Dolby Elementary School cafeteria from its opening in 1957 to June 1980 when she retired. She was a charter and 58-year member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include five sons, Donald Triche of Riverton, Ill., Richard, Ted and Shirley Triche, all of Lake Charles, and Sherman Triche of Alexandria; one sister, Dora Lee Hayes of Sulphur; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Boys and Girls Villages, the family said. TRICHE, Pearl G. LCAP 1/25/2000 Funeral services for Pearl Griffith Triche, 81, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don McKinney, John Bosman, Edgar Stevens and Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Triche died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Hackberry and grew up in Sulphur. She was a homemaker. She was the manager of the Dolby Elementary School cafeteria from its opening in 1957 to June 1980 when she retired. She was a charter and 58-year member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include five sons, Donald Triche of Riverton, Ill., Richard, Ted and Shirley Triche, all of Lake Charles, and Sherman Triche of Alexandria; one sister, Dora Lee Hayes of Sulphur; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Boys and Girls Villages, the family said. TROUT, Mary F. LCAP 1/30/2000 Funeral services for Mary Francis Trout, 66, of Sulphur, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur. Mrs. Trout died at 4:57 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in a local care facility. TUCK, Darla K., Mrs. LCAP 1/30/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Darla Kay Tuck will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Tuck died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, as the result of an automobile accident in Slagle. TURNER, Ivearl LCAP 1/27/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Ivearl Turner, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in Turner Church. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Turner died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in an Oakdale hospital. VANCHIERE, Charles M., Dr. LCAP 1/29/2000 Funeral services for Dr. Charles M. Vanchiere, 60, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Henry Mancuso and Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Sunday, with a wake service at 7 p.m., and 9-10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Dr. Vanchiere died at 12:56 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Opelousas and had lived in Lake Charles for 29 years. He attended Tulane University and graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1964. He served his internship at Martin Army Hospital at Fort Benning, Ga., and his pediatric residency at Brooke Army Hospital at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He served as the battalion surgeon at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and as the chief of pediatric services at Fort Polk Army Hospital. He was in private practice at the Children's Clinic of Southwest Louisiana. He was a staff member at each of the local hospitals and served on various hospital committees throughout the area. He helped to organize the well-baby clinics at the parish health unit and helped to establish EPSDT screening exams for Head Start. He was a member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society and served on the executive committee and as treasurer, secretary, vice president and president. He was a member of the Southern Medical Association and of the American Medical Association. He was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and by the American Academy of Pediatrics and was a member and immediate past president of the state chapter of the academy. He was a member of the Louisiana Medical Society and served on the board of governors and as the Seventh District counselor. He was the organizer and president of the Pediatric Society of Southwest Louisiana and of the LSU Pediatric Alumni Association. He was the chairman of the Pediatric Advisory Committee to the state Medicaid program and was a member of the Physician Executive Committee of Blue Cross-Blue Shield. He was active in the Children's Miracle Network and received its "Miracle Makers" award in 1995 for outstanding service to the program. He was a former president of the St. Margaret School Board and was the past president of the diocesan school board and the St. Margaret Church Council. He was a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Survivors include his wife, Donna Powers Vanchiere of Lake Charles; four sons, Charles Michael Vanchiere of Atlanta, Dr. John Anthony Vanchiere of Houston and Andrew Vanchiere and Paul David Vanchiere, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Henry J. (Carmen) Kellerman of New Roads; his mother, Catherine Marie Vanchiere of Melville; and nine grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Miracle Network, Christus-St. Patrick Hospital, 524 S. Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601; St. Margaret Catholic School, 2510 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles, LA 70601; or to the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, c/o John Vanchiere, M.D., 6621 Fannin St. MC 1-4000, Houston, TX 77030, the family said. VEAZEY, Charles R. LCAP 1/31/2000 JENNINGS -- Graveside services for Charles Ray Veazey, 36, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Veazey died Saturday night, Jan. 29, 2000, in Calcasieu Parish. VEST, Elaine M. LCAP 1/1/2000 Funeral services for Elaine Marie Vest, 66, were held Friday, Dec. 31, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig officiated. Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Vest died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Live Oak and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and worked for Episcopal Day School. Survivors include her husband, Hobert M. Vest of Lake Charles; one son, Mark S. Vest of Lake Charles; two daughters, Belinda Hebert and Glenda Theriot, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Donald James Broussard of Lake Charles; one sister, Ruth Ann Ciccotelli of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Donald W. LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Donald Wayne Vincent, 60, of Westlake will be announced by Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. VINCENT, Donald W. LCAP 1/29/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Donald Wayne Vincent, 60, of Westlake, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Mr. Vincent died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a graduate of Westlake High School and worked for 40 years as an insulator with Local 112. Survivors include two sons, David Vincent of Anchorage, Alaska, and Gary Vincent of Silsbee, Texas; two daughters, Crystal Novak of Seattle and Misty Vincent of Lake Charles; two brothers, Kenneth Vincent and Gary Vincent, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Debra Bailey of DeRidder and Kathy Garlington of Sulphur; and eight grandchildren. VINCENT, Donald W. LCAP 1/30/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Donald Wayne Vincent, 60, of Westlake, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Vincent died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a graduate of Westlake High School. He worked for 40 years as an insulator with Local 112. Survivors include two sons, David Vincent of Anchorage, Alaska, and Gary Vincent of Silsbee, Texas; two daughters, Crystal Novak of Seattle and Misty Vincent of Lake Charles; two brothers, Kenneth Vincent and Gary Vincent, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Debra Bailey of DeRidder and Kathy Garlington of Sulphur; and eight grandchildren. VONKASSEL, Henry LCAP 1/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Henry Vonkassel, 72, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. VONKASSEL, Henry LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral services for Henry Vonkassel, 72, were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. officiated. Burial will be in the Veterans Adminstration Cemetery in Port Hudson. Mr. Vonkassel died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. He was an Army veteran and had lived in Lake Charles for a number of years. WALDMEIER, Dorothy T., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy T. Waldmeier, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Waldmeier died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Camden, N.J., and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1945 graduate of St. Charles Academy, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from LSU and conducted graduate work in mathematics at McNeese. During her years as an educator at St. Charles, Immaculate Conception School and St. Louis High School, she taught Algebra I and II, geometry, advanced math, chemistry, biology and general science. She was mathematics department head at St. Louis when she retired in 1988. Survivors include her husband, Robert S. Waldmeier of Lake Charles; three sons, Keith, Lance and Kent Waldmeier, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Angele Boyett of Lake Charles; one brother, Richard F. Tharp of Lake Charles; one sister, Dixie Lovett of Lake Charles; her mother, Dorothy Tharp of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to St. Louis High School, the family said. WALDMEIER, Dorothy T., Mrs. LCAP 1/22/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy T. Waldmeier, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Waldmeier died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Camden, N.J., and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1945 graduate of St. Charles academy, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from LSU and conducted graduate work in mathematics at McNeese. During her years as an educator at St. Charles, Immaculate Conception School and St. Louis High School, she taught Algebra I and II, geometry, advanced math, chemistry, biology and general science. She was mathematics department head at St. Louis when she retired in 1988. Survivors include her husband, Robert S. Waldmeier of Lake Charles; three sons, Keith, Lance and Kent Waldmeier, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Angele Boyett of Lake Charles; one brother, Richard F. Tharp of Lake Charles; one sister, Dixie Lovett of Lake Charles; her mother, Dorothy Tharp of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to St. Louis High School, the family said. WALKNER, Patsy Anne LCAP 1/15/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Patsy Anne Walkner, 58, of Dallas, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora. Mrs. Walkner died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in Dallas. WARREN, Rosemary LCAP 1/1/2000 PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Funeral services for Rosemary Warren, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, from St. James Catholic Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Warren died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in a Port Arthur hospital. She was a native of Eunice and was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Ivy Joseph Simon Jr. of Forest Hill; two daughters, Emma Jean Ramirez and Evelyn Mary Chesson, both of Port Arthur; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. WEBER, John W. LCAP 1/17/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for John W. Weber will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local care facility. WEBER, John W. LCAP 1/18/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for John W. Weber, 87, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Weber died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a local care center. WESLEY, Juanita Y. LCAP 1/14/2000 Funeral services for Juanita Y. Wesley, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Wesley died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. A native of Elizabeth, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1950. She was a former supervisor for the Calcasieu Council on Aging. She was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Dianne Wesley Brocato of Moss Bluff; one son, John D. Wesley of Katy, Texas; six sisters, Rebecca Windle of Buna, Texas, Wanda Smith of Evans, Ga., Bettye Brooks and Helen Derbonne, both of Lake Charles, Jackie Ballard of Oakdale and Sarah Harrison of Kerrville, Texas; one brother, Theodore Young Jr. of Sugarland, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, the family said. WEST, Larrie L. Jr. LCAP 1/3/2000 VINTON -- Funeral services for Larrie Leon "Moose" West Jr., 22, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robbie Tibbits and Bishop Knope will officiate. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery. Visitation is 3 - 10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. West died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of Sulphur. He was in the Army. Survivors include one brother, Arnold West of Vinton; four sisters, Karen Foster of Starks, Elva Stine of Vinton and Christine West and Wanda Yellott, both of Sulphur; his father, Larrie West Sr. of Vinton; his mother, Cindy Trahan of Sulphur; his grandmother, Elva West of Vinton; and his grandfather, Russell H. Trahan of Sulphur. WEST, Larrie L. Jr. LCAP 1/4/2000 VINTON -- Funeral services for Larrie Leon "Moose" West Jr., 22, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robbie Tibbits and Bishop Mark Nope will officiate. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery. Visitation is until the services. Mr. West died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of Sulphur. He was in the Army. Survivors include one brother, Arnold West of Vinton; four sisters, Karen Foster of Starks, Elva Stine of Vinton and Christine West and Wanda Yellott, both of Sulphur; his father, Larrie West Sr. of Vinton; his mother, Cynthia "Pee Wee" Trahan of Sulphur; his grandmother, Elva West of Vinton; and his grandfather, Russel H. Trahan of Carlyss. WHITE, John J. LCAP 1/26/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for John James White, 46, of Niceville, Fla., will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery. Mr. White died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in a Niceville hospital. WHITE, Verna A. LCAP 1/28/2000 Funeral services for Verna Addison White, 84, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. White died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jesse J. White of Lake Charles; two sons, James A. White and Loran L. White, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Barbara Solvo and Jenel Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Arnold Addison of Ragley; three sisters, Bessie Mae Fussell of Alvin, Texas, Grace Addison of Lake Charles and Nina Gilbert of Cassaville, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. WHITE, Verna A. LCAP 1/29/2000 Funeral services for Verna Addison White, 84, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. White died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jesse J. White of Lake Charles; two sons, James A. White and Loran L. White, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Barbara Salvo and Jenel Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Arnold Addison of Ragley; three sisters, Bessie Mae Fussell of Alvin, Texas, Grace Addison of Lake Charles and Nina Gilbert of Cassaville, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. WHITTINGTON, Herbert R. Jr. LCAP 1/5/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Herbert Ray Whittington Jr., 16, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 5, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. He died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. WHITTINGTON, Ray LCAP 1/4/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Ray Whittington, 16, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in the DeRidder hospital. WILLIAMS, Darla Gay LCAP 1/16/2000 Funeral services for Darla Gay Williams, 50, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Williams died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in a Texas hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She worked as a hairdresser. She was a member of Hargrove Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Ricky A. Williams of Sulphur; one son, Todd Booth of Lake Charles; one daughter, Crystal Viator of Lake Charles; two sisters, Janet Derouen of Westlake and Patricia Prine of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Darla Gay LCAP 1/15/2000 Funeral services for Darla Gay Williams, 40, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Williams died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in a Texas hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, worked as a hairdresser, and was a member of Hargrove Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Ricky A. Williams of Sulphur; one son, Todd Booth of Lake Charles; one daughter, Crystal Viator of Lake Charles; two sisters, Janet Derouen of Westlake and Patricia Prine of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. WILLIAMS, George Jr. LCAP 1/5/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for George Williams Jr., 67, were Monday, Jan. 3, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial was in Istre Cemetery. Mr. Williams died at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. WILLIAMS, Lois LCAP 1/16/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Lois Williams, 66, of Sulphur will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Saturday at a local hospital. WILLIAMS, Lois, Mrs. LCAP 1/19/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lois "Black Gal" Williams will be at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 19, from the Macedonia Church of God in Christ. The Rev. James Gatewood will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Williams died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard Williams; four sons, Robert Williams of Lake Charles and Rodney "Butch" Williams, Donald Williams and Karl Doug Williams, all of Sulphur; two daughters, Carolyn Janie Williams and Fedra Williams, both of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Mary C., Mrs. LCAP 1/12/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Charles Williams, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Samuel Osuji will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Williams died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Albert Williams III, Joseph Williams of Milwaukee, Wis., and Ronnie Williams of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Mrs. Enola Williams Duhon and Mrs. Nola Williams Roberts, both of Lake Charles, Mrs. Lena Williams Carr of Barry, Texas, Mrs. Alberta Williams Daniel of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mrs. Patricia Williams Ledoux of Detroit, Mrs. Enola Williams Monk of Evans, Calif. and Mrs. Kathy Williams Jones of Houston; one brother, Joseph Charles of Lafayette; 30 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. WILLIAMS, Walter M. LCAP 1/17/2000 Funeral services for Walter M. Williams, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Williams died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Old Glory, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in Europe as a rifleman in Company E, 393rd of the 99th Infantry Division. He was an ironworker with Local 678 for many years. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Millie Guillot Williams; two sons, Ricky Williams and Walter Melvin Williams Jr., both of Houston; two daughters, Lana Cranford of Jacksonville, Fla., and Donna Trouard of Lake Charles; one sister, Geneva Holbrook of Lake Charles; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. WILLIAMS, Lois, Mrs. LCAP 1/20/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lois "Black Gal" Williams were at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, from the Macedonia Church of God in Christ. The Rev. James Gatewood officiated. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 20, with burial in the Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard Williams; four sons, Robert Williams of Lake Charles, Rodney "Butch" Williams, Donald Williams and Karl Doug Williams, all of Sulphur; two daughters, Carolyn Janie Williams and Fedra Williams, both of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. WILSON, Joy LCAP 1/10/2000 DALLAS -- Funeral services for Joy Wilson, 54, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, from St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Burial will be in Southland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Sandra Clark Funeral Home. Ms. Wilson died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in Dallas. WILSON, Joy LCAP 1/11/2000 DALLAS -- Funeral services for Joy Wilson, 45, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 11, from St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Burial will be in Southland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Sandra Clark Funeral Home. She was a long-time resident of Lake Charles. Mrs. Wilson died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in Dallas. Survivors include one daughter, Victoria Wilson of Dallas; one son, Brandon Wilson of Dallas; one sister, Ruth Ann Edwards of Sulphur; one brother, Ben Burch of Huntsville, Texas; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Lessie) Burch of Sulphur. WRIGHT, Boyd L. LCAP 1/16/2000 Funeral services for Boyd Lyn Wright, 36, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in Christian World Ministries, 612 College Manor. The Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate. A private interment in a local cemetery will be under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Wright died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in Decatur, Ala. A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Trinity, Ala. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and San Jacinto State. He was a millwright foreman for BMSI. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Wright; three sons, Boyd Wright Jr. of Lake Charles and Dalton and Terry Harvey Wright, both of Trinity; one brother, Ray L. Wright of DeRidder; his parents, Henry and Leona Wright of Lake Charles; grandfather, Jack Paquette of Nathrop, Colo.; and great-grandmother, Maxine Paquette of Salida, Colo. ZEBEAU, Vincent R. Sr. LCAP 1/9/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Vincent Ribaudo Zebeau Sr., 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 11 a.m. Saturday in a Baton Rouge hospital. ZEBEAU, Vincent R. Sr. LCAP 1/11/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Vincent Ribaudo Zebeau Sr., 80, will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Zebeau died at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital.