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All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ =========================== Information Disclaimeer ==================== Provided by permission from the Lake Charles American Press. The American Press assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the following information. The newspaper prints material provided by the respective funeral homes. The listings in this document have been arranged chronologically; entries for each date published are alphabetical. The notation beside the deceased's name is the date the obituary was printed. When a name appears in the index for this year but not in this list, no full obituary ran. ===================================================================== Karen P. Andrus — 1/1/2002 Funeral services for Karen Percle Andrus, 42, will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today — with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m. — from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Andrus died at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Morgan City and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Louis High School. She was the office manager at the Center for Orthopaedics at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Survivors include one son, B.J. Lampton of Lake Charles; two daughters, Melissa and Danielle Lampton, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Howard Percle Jr. and Joey Percle, both of New Iberia, Chris Percle of Creole and Greg Percle of Lake Charles; three sisters, Julie Percle Fontenot and Jane Percle Arabie, both of Iowa, La., and Susan Percle of Iota; and her parents, Howard and Nancy Gauthreaux Percle of Lake Charles. Peggy O. Armentrout — 1/1/2002 Funeral services for Peggy O. Armentrout, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Garry Mann will officiate. The body was cremated, and the remains will be buried in Dayton (Ohio) National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Armentrout died at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, and she had lived in Lake Charles since 1996. Survivors include two sons, Phillip Armenteout of Venice, Calif., and David Armenteout of Alsip, Ill.; one daughter, Nina Davis of Matthews, N.C.; two brothers, Nigel Roe of Woodstock, Ga., and Terry Roe of Bury St. Edmunds; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Gwinn A. Bowers — 1/1/2002 UNION, S.C. — Funeral services for Gwinn A. Bowers, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Timmothy G. Bowers and Larry Wilkes will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Holcombe Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Bowers died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Welsh. He served in the Army in the Korean War. He was a retired iron worker. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Fontenot Bowers of Union; five sons, the Rev. Timmothy Gwinn Bowers and Shane Bowers, both of Union, Greg Bowers of Lake Charles, Scott Bowers of Houston and Kevin Bowers of Jennings; one sister, Mae Bowers of Washington state; one brother, Lawrence E. Bowers of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Pentecostal Church, 313 Old Buffalo Road, Union, SC 29379, the family said. Mary T. Coley — 1/1/2002 VINTON — Funeral services for Mary T. Coley, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from noon Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Coley died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Lafayette, and she had lived in Vinton for 17 years. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, William Coley of Vinton; one son, Efrem Davis Coley of Eastern, Pa.; and two grandchildren. Eula Elmore — 1/1/2002 Memorial services for Eula Elmore, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Elmore died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in a local care center. Howard Ivey — 1/1/2002 Funeral arrangements for Howard Ivey, 67, of Ragley, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. Jacob S. Landry — 1/1/2002 NEW IBERIA — Funeral services for Jacob Segura Landry, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Evangeline Funeral Home. Visitation is 6:15-10 p.m. Wednesday in the church, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Segura died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his residence. He was a graduate of New Iberia High School. He was an alumnus of Tulane University. He was a member of the university track and boxing teams and was quarterback for the scrub football team. He worked for U.S. Rep. "Whit" Martin, and he practiced law with Porteus R. Burke. He had operated a law practice in New Iberia since 1928. He was the founding member of the firm Landry & Watkins. He was a former state senator and was past president of the Louisiana State Bar Association. He was a longtime member of the Tulane University Board of Administrators. He was president of the New Iberia Rotary Club, and he was a member of the Boy Scouts Evangeline Area Council, the Tulane Alumni Association, the Iberia Parish Bar Association and the Cripple Children's Society Iberia Chapter. He was vice president of the state bar association's board of directors and was a member of the Bar Admissions Committee and House of Delegates. He was the past president of the Iberia Parish Library Board and a former board member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He was chairman of the State National Bank of New Iberia board of directors for many years, and he served on the boards of Premier Bank, N.A., the Council for a Better Louisiana, the Public Affairs Research Council, and The Gulf South Research Institute. He received of the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award and the city of New Iberia's Civic Club Award. He was made a Knight of St. Gregory by the Lafayette Diocese in 1953, and he was selected the Most Distinguished Tulane Alumnus. He was a member of Phi Delta Phi and Sigma Nu fraternities and of the Order of the Coif. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Durand Landry; five daughters, Stephanie Landry Barineau and Louisann Landry Frey of Kingwood, Texas, Antoinette Landry Coopersmith of Shawnee Mission, Kan., Mary Frances Landry of Baton Rouge and Courtney Landry Saucier of Destrehan; two sons, Jacob D. Landry of New Orleans and Albert Matthew Landry of New Iberia; two sisters, Eleanor Landry Holleman of New Iberia and Emma Joan Landry Broussard of Baton Rouge; one brother, Alfred Smith Landry of New Iberia; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Association of Retarded Citizens of Iberia Parish or to the Social Service Center of New Iberia, the family said. Dempsey Lavergne — 1/1/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Funeral services for Dempsey Lavergne, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Lavergne died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in a local hospital. He had lived in the Lake Area for 54 years. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 9933. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Lavergne of Moss Bluff; three sons, Richard Lavergne of Lake Charles and Randall Lavergne and Dempsey Lavergne II, both of Moss Bluff; five daughters, JoAnn Mitchell of Leesville, Lois Wilson, Rebecca Austin and Sandra Lavergne, all of Moss Bluff, and Devra Lavergne of Westlake; one brother, Roland Lavergne of Dayton, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Merlin J. Moss — 1/1/2002 Funeral services for Merlin John Moss, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Moss died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in a local care center. He was a native of Crowley and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He retired as a state vocational rehab counselor after 20 years. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include one sister, Mary Ann Burguieres of Lexington, Va. Mrs. David Pulver — 1/1/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mrs. David (Metha Meyer) Pulver, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in First Baptist Church. Arthur Rockett will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8-10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Pulver died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Jennings. She was a 1938 graduate of Jennings High School. She was a 1945 graduate of Baptist Hospital's Mather School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a registered nurse at Jennings American Legion Hospital, and she was an RN supervisor for 32 years. She was a former president of the Jennings P&BW, and she was a four-year member of the Jennings High band boosters. She was a member of AARP. She was a former 15-year president of the Baptist Young at Heart group. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday school class. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. John (Charlene) Veuleman of Welsh and Martha P. Wood of Boyd, Texas; one son, David C. Pulver of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Howard Sonnier — 1/1/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Howard Sonnier, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 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 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary and Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Sonnier died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Mowata. He was a graduate of Gueydan High School. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eldie Vincent Sonnier of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Mrs. Billy (Sandra) Guidry of Baker and Mrs. Carlos (Cheryl) Silva of Humble, Texas; one son, John Sonnier of Houston; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Daniel Stroder — 1/1/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Daniel "Spanky" Stroder, 45, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Stroder died at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. He was an oil company floor hand. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Ryan Stroder and Bryan Stroder, both of Lake Arthur, and Daniel Stroder II of Roanoke; one daughter, Rita Nicole Henkrickson of Lake Arthur; six brothers, Michael P. Stroder of Austin, Texas, Donald J. Hebert of Hathaway, Anthony Hebert of Jennings and James Stroder, Rolland Hebert and Kenneth Hebert, all of Lake Arthur; eight sisters, Shelia Stroder of Austin, Texas, Pauline Hebert of Woodworth, Carolyn Holland of Lake Charles, Geraldine Knighton of Monroe and Lorrie A. Buller, Kathy Duprie, Janell Sonnier and Gail Thibodeaux, all of Lake Arthur; his stepfather and mother, Dave and Margaret Trahan Hebert of Gueydan; and two grandchildren. Mary Vocke — 1/1/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mary Vocke, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. George A. White — 1/1/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for George Augusta ''Papa White'' White, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. White died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in a Jennings care center. A native of Grand Coteau, he had lived in Jennings most of his life. He worked for the city of Jennings for a number of years. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include three daughters, Justine Lewis and Velma Rideaux, both of Jennings, and Winnie Wilson of Lake Charles; two sons, Donald White of Jennings and Wayne Celestine of Colorado; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marvin Chamblee — 1/2/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Marvin Chamblee, 80, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. Judith A. Comeaux — 1/2/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral arrangements for Judith Ann "Judy" Comeaux, 62, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Hammond hospital. Louis Cormier — 1/2/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Louis Cormier, 83, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Crowley hospital. Dorothy Gradnigo — 1/2/2002 Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Gradnigo, 70, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. George Guidry — 1/2/2002 Funeral arrangements for George Guidry, 52, of 2713 General Vandenburg St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Clifford Harris — 1/2/2002 Funeral services for Clifford Harris, 78, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Pumpelly will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Harris died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Birmingham, Ala., and he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was an officer in the Merchant Marine. He was the founder of the Hercules Fence Co. He was a member of American Legion W.B. Williamson Post 1. He was a member of the Home Builders Association and Travelers Protective Association. He was a former member and past president of the South Lake Charles Optimist Club, and he was a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Orene Sneed Harris of Lake Charles; one son, Charles C. Harris of Lake Charles; two brothers, Windell Harris of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and James Harris of Birmingham; two sisters, Alline Crumly of Pinson, Ala., and Sara Redding of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Cecil Holley — 1/2/2002 HARGROVE — Funeral services for Cecil "Cotton Bowl" Holley, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Community Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Kennon and C.V. Holley will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Holley died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Deweyville, Texas, and a longtime resident of DeQuincy. He was a retired heavy-equipment operator, and he worked for 50 years and in several refineries. He was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 406. He was a president of the Paul Johnson Road Hunting Club. He was a member of Community Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Smith Holley of DeQuincy; two sons, Nappy Holley of DeQuincy and Cecil Vaughn Holley of Vivian; three daughters, Vicki Franks of Merryville and Marylin Baiad and Stephanie Nichols, both of DeQuincy; one brother, LeRoy Holley of Hemphill, Texas; one sister, Margaret Holley of DeQuincy; and seven grandchildren. Howard E. Ivey — 1/2/2002 RAGLEY — Funeral services for Howard Eugene "Pop" Ivey, 67, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Rev. David Sevar will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Ivey died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Kilgore and was a former longtime resident of Lake Charles. He moved to Ragley 28 years ago. He served in the Air Force in the Korean War. He was a carpenter and a member of Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953. Survivors include his wife, Dora Mae Chapman Ivey of Ragley; five sons, Kenneth Wayne Ivey of Reeves, Eddie Morgan of Hot Springs, Ark., and Richard Eugene Ivey, Brian Lee Ivey and Blaine Stineff, all of Ragley; three daughters, Melinda Huth of Hot Springs, Brenda Ann Istre Povsnar of Longville and Vicky Lynn Stineff of Ragley; three sisters, Maxine Clark of Carthage, Texas, Christine Bachinsky of Beverly Hills, Fla., and Geraldine Ivey of Bossier City; four brothers, Don Ivey and Albert Eddie Ivey Jr., both of Shreveport, Von Ivey of Ruston and Ray Ivey of Bossier City; and 14 grandchildren. Charles Kerlegon — 1/2/2002 Funeral arrangements for Charles Kerlegon, 61, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday. Albert R. King — 1/2/2002 TURKEY CREEK — Funeral services for Albert Ross King, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. E.L. Thornton, Terry Johnson and M.G. Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. King died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a retired farmer and a former employee of The Gravel Pit. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two sons, Leon King and Pearl King, both of Lake Cove; four daughters, Genevie Causey and Audrey Vidrine, both of Lake Cove, Mary Ruth Johnson of Basile and Lucille Hoyt of Elizabeth; one brother, Woodrow King of Lake Cove; 45 grandchildren; 119 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Grant J. Lewis — 1/2/2002 SULPHUR —Memorial services for Grant J. Lewis, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. The body was donated to science. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Lewis died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of St. Louis, and he moved to Sulphur after World War II. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a pipefitter and an air conditioner repairman. He was a member of United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 629. He was a member of American Legion Post 179 and VFW Post 8107. Survivors include his wife, Norma Guidry Lewis of Sulphur; three daughters, Susan Lewis Broussard of Carlyss, Teresa Lewis Fusilier of Lake Charles and Cassy Lewis Ackel of Monroe; one son, Matthew T. Lewis of Sulphur; one sister, Edna Krems of St. Louis; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mary R. Mason — 1/2/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mary R. Mason will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in New Orleans. Lela B. Mueller — 1/2/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Lela B. Mueller, 83, of Simpson, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Slagle. Mrs. Mueller died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in her residence. Mrs. David Pulver — 1/2/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mrs. David (Metha Meyer) Pulver, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in First Baptist Church. Arthur Rockett will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8-10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Pulver died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Jennings. She was a 1938 graduate of Jennings High School. She was a 1945 graduate of Baptist Hospital's Mather School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a registered nurse at Jennings American Legion Hospital, and she was an RN supervisor for 32 years. She was a former president of the Jennings P&BW, and she was a four-year member of the Jennings High band boosters. She was a member of AARP. She was a former 15-year president of the Baptist Young at Heart group. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday school class. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. John (Charlene) Veuleman of Welsh and Martha P. Wood of Boyd, Texas; one son, David C. Pulver of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Howard Sonnier — 1/2/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Howard Sonnier, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 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 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary and Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Sonnier died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Mowata. He was a graduate of Gueydan High School. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eldie Vincent Sonnier of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Mrs. Billy (Sandra) Guidry of Baker and Mrs. Carlos (Cheryl) Silva of Humble, Texas; one son, John Sonnier of Houston; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Matilda M. Taylor — 1/2/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Matilda M. Taylor, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Hal Hutchinson will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Taylor died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in a Houston hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, George Taylor of Sulphur; three sons, James Taylor, Joe Taylor and Dean Taylor, all of Sulphur; one brother, G.L. Gabriel of Sulphur; two sisters, Mable Stoma and Inez Jackson, both of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. Mary L. Vocke — 1/2/2002 Funeral services for Mary Louise Salter Vocke, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Fred DoLittle, Ernest Vocke Jr. and Hugh Wallis will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Vocke died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Sicily Island and lived in Lake Charles. She was a switchboard operator for McNeese State University. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ernest G. Vocke Sr. of Lake Charles; one son, Ernest G. Vocke Jr. of Alexandria; one daughter, Marianna Vocke Echols of Forest Hill; one sister, Mickey Thurman of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, the family said. Marvin Chamblee — 1/3/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Marvin Chamblee, 80, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. Judith A. Comeaux — 1/3/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral arrangements for Judith Ann "Judy" Comeaux, 62, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Hammond hospital. Louis Cormier — 1/3/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Louis Cormier, 83, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Crowley hospital. Dorothy Gradnigo — 1/3/2002 Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Gradnigo, 70, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. George Guidry — 1/3/2002 Funeral arrangements for George Guidry, 52, of 2713 General Vandenburg St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Clifford Harris — 1/3/2002 Funeral services for Clifford Harris, 78, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Pumpelly will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Harris died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Birmingham, Ala., and he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was an officer in the Merchant Marine. He was the founder of the Hercules Fence Co. He was a member of American Legion W.B. Williamson Post 1. He was a member of the Home Builders Association and Travelers Protective Association. He was a former member and past president of the South Lake Charles Optimist Club, and he was a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Orene Sneed Harris of Lake Charles; one son, Charles C. Harris of Lake Charles; two brothers, Windell Harris of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and James Harris of Birmingham; two sisters, Alline Crumly of Pinson, Ala., and Sara Redding of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Cecil Holley — 1/3/2002 HARGROVE — Funeral services for Cecil "Cotton Bowl" Holley, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Community Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Kennon and C.V. Holley will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Holley died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Deweyville, Texas, and a longtime resident of DeQuincy. He was a retired heavy-equipment operator, and he worked for 50 years and in several refineries. He was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 406. He was a president of the Paul Johnson Road Hunting Club. He was a member of Community Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Smith Holley of DeQuincy; two sons, Nappy Holley of DeQuincy and Cecil Vaughn Holley of Vivian; three daughters, Vicki Franks of Merryville and Marylin Baiad and Stephanie Nichols, both of DeQuincy; one brother, LeRoy Holley of Hemphill, Texas; one sister, Margaret Holley of DeQuincy; and seven grandchildren. Howard E. Ivey — 1/3/2002 RAGLEY — Funeral services for Howard Eugene "Pop" Ivey, 67, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Rev. David Sevar will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Ivey died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Kilgore and was a former longtime resident of Lake Charles. He moved to Ragley 28 years ago. He served in the Air Force in the Korean War. He was a carpenter and a member of Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953. Survivors include his wife, Dora Mae Chapman Ivey of Ragley; five sons, Kenneth Wayne Ivey of Reeves, Eddie Morgan of Hot Springs, Ark., and Richard Eugene Ivey, Brian Lee Ivey and Blaine Stineff, all of Ragley; three daughters, Melinda Huth of Hot Springs, Brenda Ann Istre Povsnar of Longville and Vicky Lynn Stineff of Ragley; three sisters, Maxine Clark of Carthage, Texas, Christine Bachinsky of Beverly Hills, Fla., and Geraldine Ivey of Bossier City; four brothers, Don Ivey and Albert Eddie Ivey Jr., both of Shreveport, Von Ivey of Ruston and Ray Ivey of Bossier City; and 14 grandchildren. Charles Kerlegon — 1/3/2002 Funeral arrangements for Charles Kerlegon, 61, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday. Albert R. King — 1/3/2002 TURKEY CREEK — Funeral services for Albert Ross King, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. E.L. Thornton, Terry Johnson and M.G. Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. King died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a retired farmer and a former employee of The Gravel Pit. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two sons, Leon King and Pearl King, both of Lake Cove; four daughters, Genevie Causey and Audrey Vidrine, both of Lake Cove, Mary Ruth Johnson of Basile and Lucille Hoyt of Elizabeth; one brother, Woodrow King of Lake Cove; 45 grandchildren; 119 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Clifford Landry — 1/3/2002 Graveside services for Clifford Landry, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Friday. Mr. Landry died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001. He was a native of Westlake and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II. He was a retired postal worker. He was a member of American Legion W.B. Williamson Post 1. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Clifford Martin "Marty" Landry of Kingwood, Texas; one daughter, Marcia Graddy of Tulsa, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and onegreat-grandchild. Grant J. Lewis — 1/3/2002 SULPHUR —Memorial services for Grant J. Lewis, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. The body was donated to science. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Lewis died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of St. Louis, and he moved to Sulphur after World War II. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a pipefitter and an air conditioner repairman. He was a member of United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 629. He was a member of American Legion Post 179 and VFW Post 8107. Survivors include his wife, Norma Guidry Lewis of Sulphur; three daughters, Susan Lewis Broussard of Carlyss, Teresa Lewis Fusilier of Lake Charles and Cassy Lewis Ackel of Monroe; one son, Matthew T. Lewis of Sulphur; one sister, Edna Krems of St. Louis; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mary R. Mason — 1/3/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mary R. Mason will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in New Orleans. Lela B. Mueller — 1/3/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Lela B. Mueller, 83, of Simpson, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Slagle. Mrs. Mueller died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in her residence. Mrs. David Pulver — 1/3/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mrs. David (Metha Meyer) Pulver, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in First Baptist Church. Arthur Rockett will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8-10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Pulver died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Jennings. She was a 1938 graduate of Jennings High School. She was a 1945 graduate of Baptist Hospital's Mather School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a registered nurse at Jennings American Legion Hospital, and she was an RN supervisor for 32 years. She was a former president of the Jennings P&BW, and she was a four-year member of the Jennings High band boosters. She was a member of AARP. She was a former 15-year president of the Baptist Young at Heart group. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday school class. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. John (Charlene) Veuleman of Welsh and Martha P. Wood of Boyd, Texas; one son, David C. Pulver of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Howard Sonnier — 1/3/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Howard Sonnier, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 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 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary and Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Sonnier died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Mowata. He was a graduate of Gueydan High School. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eldie Vincent Sonnier of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Mrs. Billy (Sandra) Guidry of Baker and Mrs. Carlos (Cheryl) Silva of Humble, Texas; one son, John Sonnier of Houston; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Matilda M. Taylor — 1/3/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Matilda M. Taylor, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Hal Hutchinson will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Taylor died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in a Houston hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, George Taylor of Sulphur; three sons, James Taylor, Joe Taylor and Dean Taylor, all of Sulphur; one brother, G.L. Gabriel of Sulphur; two sisters, Mable Stoma and Inez Jackson, both of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. Mary L. Vocke — 1/3/2002 Funeral services for Mary Louise Salter Vocke, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Fred DoLittle, Ernest Vocke Jr. and Hugh Wallis will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Vocke died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Sicily Island and lived in Lake Charles. She was a switchboard operator for McNeese State University. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ernest G. Vocke Sr. of Lake Charles; one son, Ernest G. Vocke Jr. of Alexandria; one daughter, Marianna Vocke Echols of Forest Hill; one sister, Mickey Thurman of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, the family said. Lola C. Armijo — 1/4/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Lola C. Armijo, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Armijo died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Leesville. Gervis A. Bellow — 1/4/2002 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Gervis Anthony Bellow, 77, of Iowa, La., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Bellow died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Sword and a former longtime resident of Westlake. He had lived in Iowa, La., for two years. He was retired and was a member of Laborers' Construction Union Local 207. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Thibodeaux Bellow of Iowa, La.; three daughters, Shirley Ann Bellow, Carolyn Bellow and Betty Mitchell, all of Lake Charles; four sons, Joseph Earl Bellow and John Bellow, both of Houma, and Joseph Whitney Bellow and Paul Ricky Bellow, both of Iowa, La.; two sisters, Ursuline Sonnier of La Marque, Texas, and Manella Bellow of Sacramento, Calif.; three brothers, Lester Bellow of Texas City, Texas, and Ragious Bellow and Martin Bellow, both of La Marque, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Frances Buller — 1/4/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Frances Buller, 64, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the local hospital. Mrs. Austin Clement — 1/4/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Austin (Margie) Clement, 76, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Sulphur hospital. Roberta Cotlong — 1/4/2002 MOSSVILLE — Funeral services for Roberta Cotlong, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Cotlong died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of DeRidder and a longtime resident of Mossville. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was vice president of the church's general mission and was chairman of the graduation program. She was a vacation Bible school worker and a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include three sons, Gregory Cotlong of Lake Charles, Hardy Cotlong of Alexandria and Dawson Cotlong of Las Vegas; one daughter, Frances Diana Cotlong La Fleur of Mossville; two brothers, George Matthews of Compton, Calif., and Robert Hartman Sr. of Lake Charles; five sisters, Jessie M. Parson of Mossville, Elva Williams of Dallas, and Mildred Bellard, Betty Van Buren and Linda Starland, all of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Sidney Cotton — 1/4/2002 Funeral arrangements for Sidney Cotton, 68, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. Dorothy E. Cox — 1/4/2002 Funeral services for Dorothy Earline Cox, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jake Mulligan will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Cox died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Anacoco, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. She worked in the McNeese State University cafeteria for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy A. Carlin of Ragley; eight sons, Anthony P. Cox, Authur L. Cox, Charles K. Cox, Donald R. Cox, James E. Cox, Ricky L. Cox and Thomas A. Cox, all of Lake Charles, and Malcolm G. Cox of Sulphur; one sister, Magalene Weathersby; one brother, E.P. "Cotton" Smith of Lake Charles; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. William E. Gorham Jr. — 1/4/2002 Funeral arrangements for William E. Gorham Jr., 89, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. George Guidry — 1/4/2002 Funeral services for George Guidry, 51, of 2713 General Vandenburg, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in the Traveler's Rest Baptist Church. The Rev. Cunningham Bobb will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday, in the church. Mr. Guidry died at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Traveler's Rest Baptist Church. He attended W.O. Boston High School where he was a star football player and track and field athelete. He attended Grambling where he played football and received his B.S. degree in secondary education. He was a teacher of industrial art at Marion High School and Washington-Marion High School. He was also a football and track coach from 1975 until his retirement in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Linda Gray Guidry of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lori S. Guidry of Lake Charles; two sons, George Christopher Guidry of Lake Charles and Kevin Joseph Paul Guidry of Lake Charles; one sister, Sandra Guidry of Atlanta; and one brother, Elton James Moore of Lake Charles. Ira Guillory — 1/4/2002 Funeral arrangements for Ira Guillory, 65, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday at a local hospital. Charles J. Kerlegon Sr. — 1/4/2002 Funeral services for Charles Joseph Kerlegon Sr., 61, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Kerlegon died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. He was born in New Iberia and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He graduated from Washington High School. He served in the Army medical corps. He attended McNeese State University. He was a district manager for Universal Life Insurance Co. for 32 years. He was a former member of the Knights of Peter Claver. He was a member of Life Underwriters Association and the VFW. He was a longtime civil rights and community activist. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Craven Kerlegon; three daughters, Courtney Kerlegon Guillory, Constance Kerlegon Sterling and Clarissa Kerlegon Arceneaux, all of Lake Charles; one son, Charles Joseph Kerlegon Jr. of Houston; one brother, Bradley Kerlegon of Lake Charles; one sister, Beaulah Kerlegon Victorian of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. George C. Newman — 1/4/2002 Funeral arrangements for George C. Newman, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. Curtis Reeves — 1/4/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Curtis "Tex" Reeves, 75, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the local hospital. Sam Shuler — 1/4/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Sam Shuler, 74, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Thursday at his Marshall, Texas, hospital. Grace T. Sonnier — 1/4/2002 MORSE — Funeral services for Grace T. Sonnier, 87, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 4, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Mrs. Sonnier died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2001, in her residence. Sylvester Weatherall — 1/4/2002 HOUSTON — Funeral services for Sylvester Weatherall, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in Christ Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cemetery Beautiful under the direction of O.W. Wiley Mortuary. Mr. Weatherall died Tuesday, January 1, 2001. Gloria E. Albarado — 1/5/2002 NATCHEZ, Miss. — Funeral services for Gloria Elaine Jones Albarado, 57, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Springfield Baptist Church. The Rev. Gene Rowland will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Albarado died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Yazoo City, Miss. Survivors include her husband, Teddy J. Albarado of Natchez; one son, R. Jeff Breland of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; one sister, Peggy Donovan of Fort Worth, Texas; her mother, Beatrice Reed of Fort Worth, Texas; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Jessie L. Allison — 1/5/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Jessie Lee Allison, 98, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Allison died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Burkeville, Texas. Joyce M. Bryant — 1/5/2002 Funeral arrangements for Joyce M. Bryant, 61, of Westlake, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. Frances Buller — 1/5/2002 JENNINGS — Memorial services for Frances Buller, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. The body was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in the local hospital. She was a native of Englewood, Colo., and lived in Jennings for 55 years after moving from Rayne. She graduated from Jennings High School. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Jamie McLean Lopez of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Steve (Donna) LeJeune of Jennings; two brothers, John Fletcher of Aurora, Colo., and Richard Buller of Pineville; and one grandchild. Mrs. Austin Clement — 1/5/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Mrs. Austin (Maggie Bertrand) Clement, 76, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 5, 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 of Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Clement died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. She graduated from Lake Arthur High School. She was past president of the VFW Auxillary Post 3244 and the District Auxillary. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Austin Clement of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Dernise C. Neigel of Schriever; three sons, Garner A. Clement Sr. and Christopher L. Clement, both of Lake Arthur, and Walter J. Clement of Jennings; four sisters, Virgie Lee Veazey of Pecan Island, Vanesse M. Bertrand of Crowley, Vera M. Poole of Kissimmee, Fla., and Brenda S. Nunez of Apopka, Fla.; five brothers, Willard E. Bertrand of Maxwell, Whalen R. Bertrand and Jerry Leger, both of Pecan Island, Harold R. Bertrand of Lake Arthur and Jerrel Clark Bertrand of Kaplan; 16 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Louis Cormier — 1/5/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Louis Cormier, 83, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 5, in Miguez Funeral Home. Entombment will be in St. Charles Cemetery Mausoleum in Luling. Mr. Cormier died at noon Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. Sidney E. Cotton Sr. — 1/5/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Funeral services for Sidney E. Cotton Sr., 68, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Shawn Thomas and Johnny Clovis will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Cotton died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in a local hospital. He had lived in Moss Bluff for 58 years and previously lived in Jena. He was retired from DSI Transport. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include his wife, Myrtis Vincent Cotton of Moss Bluff; four sons, Henry Cotton of Baton Rouge, and Earl Lee Cotton, Keith Cotton and Gregory Cotton, all of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Linda Langley and Freda Hacker, both of Moss Bluff; one sister, Eloise Sanders of DeQuincy; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. William E. Gorham Jr. — 1/5/2002 Funeral services for William Ernest Gorham Jr., 89, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in First United Methodist Church. The Revs. Doug deGraffenreid and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Gorham died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2002, in his residence. He was a member of a Louisiana pioneer family. He was a native of Jennings and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He worked for National Lead Co.'s Baroid Division for 34 years, and he was area manager of the company's Rocky Mountain division. He worked at Ferguson Hardware for many years. He was a member of the American Petroleum Institute, Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association, American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers and Association of Drilling Contractors. He was a member of the Pioneer Club and the Sons of the American Revolution Oliver Pollack Chapter. He was a baron in the Louisiana Division of the National Society Magna Charta Dames and Barons and was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. William E. (Winifred Craig Gorham) Shaddock Jr. of Lake Charles; one son, William Ernest Gorham III of Denver; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Children's Miracle Network, First United Methodist Church, or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. George Guidry — 1/5/2002 Funeral services for George ''Coach Guidry'' Guidry, 51, of 2713 Gen. Vandenburg, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 5, in Traveler's Rest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Guidry died at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. Ira J. Guillory Jr. — 1/5/2002 Funeral services for Ira J. Guillory Jr., 65, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 5, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:40 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Guillory died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Church Point, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 44 years. He was a grand knight with Knights of Peter Claver Council 141. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and he was a member of the church's pastoral council. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Guillory of Lake Charles; two sons, Kevin Guillory of Atlanta and Andrew Guillory of Scott Air Force Base, Ill.; two daughters, Mary Guillory of Houston and Martha G. Guillory of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Sarah Guillory — 1/5/2002 Funeral arrangements for Sarah Guillory, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Montgomery, Texas. William F. Jopling — 1/5/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for William F. "Jop" Jopling, 75, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Shreveport hospital. W.A. Lee Jr. — 1/5/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for W.A. "Red" Lee Jr., 90, of Hackberry, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Lee died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in his residence. Rob Lewis Jr. — 1/5/2002 Funeral services for Rob ''Busta'' Lewis Jr., 41, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Holy Church. Elder Larry Gassaway will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Lewis died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2002, in a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Pamona, Calif. He was a graduate of Ganesaj High School. He worked for Southwest Airlines for more than 10 years as a reservation agent. Survivors include two sisters, Janet Dixon Thymes and Maxine Anderson, both of Houston; and his mother, Orphy Dee Lewis of Lake Charles. George C. Newman — 1/5/2002 Funeral services for George Calvin Newman, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne Broussard and Otis Marsh will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Newman died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of LeBleu Settlement. He retired as a tugboat captain from Duval Towing Co. in 1987. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Robert Newman and Hugh Newman, both of Lake Charles, and George Newman of LeBleu Settlement; five daughters, Martha Fontenot of Lake Charles, Maxine Marsh of Longville, Laurie Guillory of Iowa, La., Mary Busby of Hecker and Vickie LeBleu of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Curtis Newman of Stockton, Calif.; two sisters, Erma Mae Heard of Westlake and Marie Cessford of Lake Charles; 30 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Curtis L. Reeves — 1/5/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Curtis L. "Tex" Reeves, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 5, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. James Kimball will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is ongoing. Mr. Reeves died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a native of DeQuincy and a former resident of Port Arthur, Texas. He had lived in DeQuincy for 60 years. He was a former employee of Newport Industries and a retired employee of Guy Scroggins Inc. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Glynn (Aline) Mitchell of DeQuincy and Maxine Hooper of Toledo Bend. David Shattuck — 1/5/2002 Memorial services for David Shattuck, 49, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Monday. Mr. Shattuck died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of San Diego, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 12 years. He was a computer technician. Survivors include one son, Nicholas David Shattuck of Lake Charles; one daughter, Amy Elizabeth Shattuck of Lake Charles; one sister, Deborah Burke of Kalispell, Mont.; and his stepfather, James P. Frampton of San Diego. Sam Shuler Jr. — 1/5/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Sam ''The Stump Man'' Shuler, 74, of Marshall, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mr. Shuler died at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in a his residence. Ernest O. Trahan — 1/5/2002 JOHNSON BAYOU — Funeral services for Ernest O'landry Trahan, 55, will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home in Port Arthur, Texas. Visitation is ongoing Saturday in the church with a rosary at 7 p.m. today. Mr. Trahan died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of Johnson Bayou. Survivors include two sons, Edmond Trahan and Ernest J. Trahan, both of Johnson Bayou; two daughters, Helen Trahan and Amanda Leger, both of Johnson Bayou; six brothers; three sisters; and six grandchildren. Robert A. Wood — 1/5/2002 GAINESVILLE, Texas — Private funeral services for Robert A. Wood, 57, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Wood died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Sherman, Texas. He was a native of Fort Worth. He was a Navy veteran and was a Seabee in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife, Jacklyn Wood of Gainesville; four sons, Chris Wood of Fort Worth, Rusty John Dodd of Houston and Brock Dodd and Forrest Spencer Dodd, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Rhonda Williams of Fort Worth and Sandra Lou Dodd of Whitley City, Kan.; one brother, David Wood of Reno, Texas; three sisters, Debbie Wood of Grapevine, Texas, Kathleen Stone of Amarillo, Texas, and Cynthia Cormier of Minnesota; his parents, Paul and Juanita Petty of Azle, Texas; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the National Rifle Association, the family said. Nettie B. Young — 1/5/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Nettie Adelia Bailey Young, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Young died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in the local hospital. She was a native of Kipling and a longtime resident of DeRidder. She was a homemaker, and she was Pentecostal. Survivors include four sons, Alphus Young of Pittsburg, Texas, Ezra Young of Zwolle, Wayne Young of Reeves and Daniel Young of Moss Bluff; eight daughters, Lois Turner of Elizabeth, Eunice Highsmith of Lake Charles, Tollia Gillard and Jerlene Dowers, both of Sulphur, Lorine Moses and Dianne Duggan, both of DeRidder, Virginia McBroom of Montgomery, Ala., and Loretta Starkey of Houston; 36 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren. Eugene Allen — 1/6/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Eugene "Gene" Allen, 76, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. Herbert Bartie — 1/6/2002 Funeral services for Herbert Bartie, 45, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. Evans Darbonne — 1/6/2002 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for Evans Darbonne, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughan will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Homes. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the church hall, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Darbonne died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Orange, Texas, he lived in Hackberry for 70 years. He worked for the shipyards in Orange during World War II. He later worked for the Sabine Wildlife and Fisheries and then for the Hackberry Recreation District for 25 years. He is a past member of the Hackberry Lions Club and the Hackberry Athletic Booster Club. Survivors include one brother, Bill Darbonne of Hackberry; and one sister, Isabel Goodrich of Marshall, Texas. Donations can be made in memory of Mr. Evans to the High Hope Care Center in Sulphur. Mary E. Fontenot — 1/6/2002 Funeral services for Mary Ella Fontenot, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Dodson, grew up in Jonesboro and had lived in Lake Charles for 57 years. She was an alumna of Jonesboro High School and Louisiana Tech University. She was a real estate agent and broker for Century 21. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Parker of Shreveport, Sharon Rossette of Lake Charles and Susan Einemo of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Bettye Stuckey of Jonesboro; and four grandchildren. Dupre Guidry — 1/6/2002 Funeral arrangements for Dupre Guidry, 94, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. Sarah Guillory — 1/6/2002 HESSMER — Funeral services for Sarah M. Guillory, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, from St. Alphonse Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hessmer Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Guillory died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002. She was a native of Hessmer and lived in Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Anita Stickell Thornton of Montgomery, Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Loyd G. Guinn Sr. — 1/6/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Loyd George Guinn Sr., 78, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Pelous and Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial, with full military rites, will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with a 7 p.m. vigil service by Monsignor Gaddy, and a 7:30 p.m. rosary by Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat Group. Visitation continues from 8 a.m. Tuesday Mr. Guinn died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Hornbeck, he was a resident of Jennings. He was self-employed and owned a dragline service. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was stationed in the Guam. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2012. Survivors include his wife Marcelette L. Guinn; six sons, Loyd George Guinn Jr. of Jefferson, Texas, and Andrew Lee Guinn, Thomas Peter Guinn, John Eddie Guinn, James Paul Guinn and Timothy Jude Guinn, all of Jennings; one brother, Eddie Elmer Guinn of Hornbeck; one sister, Edna Guinn Brock of Galatin, Mo.; 36 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to EWTN c/o Mother Angelica the family said. Henry Jaubert — 1/6/2002 Funeral services for Henry "Chief" Jaubert, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 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 2-9 p.m. today, with an American Legion Memorial Service at 6 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Jaubert died at 7:46 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of New Orleans and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a retired painting contractor. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean conflict. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Crail Jaubert; one son, Joe Jaubert of Johnson Bayou; two daughters, Cindy Jaubert Benoit of Lake Charles and Pam Jaubert Christeson of Cabool, Mo.; one sister, Kathleen Johnson of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. William F. Jopling — 1/6/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for William F. "Jop" Jopling, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Durhl R. Davis and Ricky Gallien will officiate. Burial will be at Pinehill Cemetery in Leesville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Jopling died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in the Veterans Hospital in Shreveport. He was a life-long resident of the DeRidder area and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a member of F&AM DeRidder Lodge 271 and a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife Wilma Jopling of DeBerry, Texas; two sons, Randy Jopling and Wade Jopling, both of Merryville; one daughter, Gayla Johnson of Port Allen; two stepsons, Roy Stewart Jr. and Roger Stewart, both of Logansport; one stepdaughter, Billie Pope of DeBerry, Texas; one sister, Dell Gopp of Houston; four grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-stepgrandchildren. Rob Lewis Jr. — 1/6/2002 Funeral services for Rob ''Busta'' Lewis Jr., 41, of 2522 Ruth St. in Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Holy Church. Elder Larry Gassaway will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Lewis died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Pamona, Calif. He was a graduate of Ganesaj High School. He worked for Southwest Airlines for more than 10 years as a reservation agent. Survivors include two sisters, Janet Dixon Thymes and Maxine Anderson, both of Houston, and his mother, Orphy Dee Lewis of Lake Charles. The Rev. Mervin Longenecker — 1/6/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for the Rev. Mervin Longenecker, 85, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Saturday in a Nacogdoches hospital. Anita Miller — 1/6/2002 Funeral services for Anita Miller, 61, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. Maxie S. Morrison — 1/6/2002 ELMER — Funeral services for Maxie Ruth Stanley Morrison, 56, of Hineston, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Morrison died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in her residence. Loretta Rainwater — 1/6/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Loretta Rainwater, 61, of Singer will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the DeQuincy hospital. Ortor Soileau — 1/6/2002 Funeral services for Ortor Soileau, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Tony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be today 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Soileau died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Ville Platte and lived in Lake Charles. He was a retired carpenter and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Twilligear of Coushatta; two sisters, Gladys Douget of Bay City, Texas, and Lozie Soileau of Ville Platte; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Beatrice Unruh — 1/6/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Beatrice Unruh, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Lewis-New Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Unruh died at 4:22 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Julia Wisby — 1/6/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Julia C. Wisby, 65, of Gulfport, Miss., will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Paul Crowley, Roger Gill and Rod Nesmith will officiate. Burial will be in Wisby Cemetery in Cravens. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Wisby died at 5:23 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a native of DeRidder and had lived in Gulfport for the past 32 years. She was a graduate of DeRidder High School and a homemaker. She was a member of Wool Market Baptist Church in Biloxi, Miss. Survivors include her husband Willard Wisby; one son, Rodney Wisby of Poplarville, Miss.; one daughter, Sue Goebel of Kinder; one sister, Mattie C. Bolles of Jennings; and four grandchildren. Eugene Allen — 1/7/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Eugene "Gene" Allen, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Maplewood United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Higginbotham will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. today, Jan. 7, at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Mr. Allen died Saturday, Jan. 5, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Glenwood, Ark., he lived in Sulphur for most of his life and was among the original residents of the Maplewood area. He owned and operated Gene Allen Air Service in DeQuincy, where he was a fixed-based operator, pilot and flight instructor. He was a decorated Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Maplewood United Methodist Church, where he was a life member of the Methodist Men. He was a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, organizing the Chapter 1996. He served as its first commander 1996-1998. He served as state commander 1998-1999. He held life memberships in the Disabled American Veterans, La. 17; Combat Infantry Man's Association; Anzio Beachhead Veterans of World War II; 361st Infantry Association, World War II; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8107; American Legion, Post 179; and 91st Infantry Division Association, World War II. He was a member of the Sulphur Masonic Lodge 424; Mended Hearts, Inc., Chapter 18; Order of the Eastern Star, Love Chapter 209 and a charter member of the Habibi Shrine Temple. He served as past president of the Sulphur Rotary Club, Brimstone Historical Society and Swinging Rebels Square Dance Club. He was a National Camping Methodist and organized Louisiana Bayous State Chapter 15 in 1989, in which he served as president from 1989-1991 and as national president from 1992-1993. Survivors include his wife, Billie Lovett Allen; one son, Phillip Ray Allen of Sulphur; one daughter, Karen Allen Allison of Lake Charles; one brother, Nick Allen of Westford, N.Y.; three sisters, Nevelle Danner and Clarice Brockman of Kingwood, Texas, and Charlene Etherton of Yucca Valley, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Mollie Beckworth — 1/7/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Mollie Beckworth, 97, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the DeQuincy hospital. Blanche Bushnell — 1/7/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Blanche Bushnell, 65, of DeRidder, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the local hospital. Dupre Guidry — 1/7/2002 Funeral services for Dupre Guidry, 94, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 7, at Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Guidry died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in a local hospital. He was born in Grand Lake and was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, where he was a former lay minister. He was a retired farmer and Cameron Parish sheriff's deputy and was a member of the Bell City Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Reven (Norma) Guillory of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Carl J. Hebert — 1/7/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Carl J. Hebert, 71, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in the Sulphur hospital. Cynthia Holmes — 1/7/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Cynthia Marie Holmes, 34, of Conroe, Texas, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in her residence. Sidney Jack — 1/7/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Sidney "Shine" Jack of Elton will be announced by Community Funeral Home. Lucille E. Jackson — 1/7/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lucille E. Jackson, 78, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died 1:50 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Leonce Lavine — 1/7/2002 Funeral arrangments for Leonce Lavine, 95, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Jan. 6, in a local care center. Josephine Lewis — 1/7/2002 Funeral arrangements for Josephine Lewis, 88, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Jan. 5, in a local hospital. Cecil Monk — 1/7/2002 A memorial service for Cecil S. Monk, 72, will be at a later date. Her body was donated to medical science. She died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in a local care center. Mrs. Monk was a native of DeRidder and lived in Lake Charles for more than 60 years. She was a lab technician at the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit. Survivors include two sons, Larry Gilley of Lake Charles and Ralph Gilley of Los Angeles; one daughter, Belvalee DeLaura of Lake Charles; six sisters, Benny Kay Hearn and Exalaine Bruney, both of Lake Charles, Nickie Sue Arabie and Catherine Prothro, both of DeRidder, Bobby B. LeBon of Baltimore, Md., and Yda Buelah Leger of Moss Bluff; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchilren. Loretta L. Smith — 1/7/2002 SINGER — Funeral services for Loretta L. Smith, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church. The Rev. George M. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. today in the church. Ms. Smith died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. Survivors include three sons, Gary W. Perkins, Terry L. Perkins and Rupert M. Perkins, all of Singer; two daughters, Loretta C. Perkins of Singer and Cherise A. Stanley of DeQuincy; three brothers, George T. Smith of Alvin, Texas, and Joe H. Smith and Elvis D. Smith, both of Singer; two sisters, Wanda S. Burnett of Singer and Deborah J. Brown of Conroe, Texas; 20 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Betty Tramel — 1/7/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Betty Tramel, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Revs. Carlos Garcia and Micheal Tramel will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery near Oberlin under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Jan. 7, with a 7 p.m. rosary and Scripture service, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Tramel died at 7:41 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of New Iberia, she worked in Jennings for 21 years for Dr. Harold Sabatier and Dr. Hargroder. She was a registered nurse for 37 years. Survivors include her husband, Ernest "Billy" Tramel; two sons, Micheal Tramel of Hathaway and William "Dub" Tramel of Kinder; one daughter, Bertha Savant of Oberlin; two brothers, George W. Hall Jr. of San Antonio and Allen Hall of Ville Platte; and six grandchildren. Henry T. Adcock Jr. — 1/8/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Funeral services for Henry Thomas Adcock Jr., 75, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Moss Bluff United Methodist Church. The Revs. Danny Gleason and Glenn Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Adcock died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and an alumnus of McNeese State University. He served in the Navy in World War II. He worked for Shepherd's Bakery Co. for many years, and he worked for Halliburton for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Calcasieu Voluntary Council on Aging's board of directors. He was a member of Moss Bluff United Methodist Church. He was a lay leader and a member of the church conference board. He was the founder of the Moss Bluff Ministry Group. Survivors include his wife, Verna Roberts Adcock of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Jackie Roach of Lake Charles; one brother, Clyde Adcock of Ragley; one sister, Holly Brumit of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Methodist children's hospital in New Orleans or the Moss Bluff United Methodist Church building fund, the family said. Mollie P. Beckworth — 1/8/2002 SINGER — Funeral services for Mollie P. Beckworth, 97, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Revs. Jerry Hext and David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Beckworth died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy-Singer area. She was a homemaker. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Leslie Ann Brown — 1/8/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Leslie Ann Capdeville Brown, 37, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.9, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. James Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral homs. Mrs. Brown died at 1:47 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Panorama City, Calif. and a resident of San Leandro, Calif. She was a graduate of Jennings High School and a district manager in real estate for three years. Survivors include her husband, Roger Brown of San Leandro, Calif; two sons, Johathan Brown and David Brown, both of San Leandro; her mother Ada E. Capdeville of Jennings; two brothers, Byron Wesley Capdeville of Dailey City, Calif. and Keith Maurice Capdeville of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Anita Rena Young of Kennesaw, Ga., Michelle Mitchell of Baton Rouge and Karen Denice Capdeville of Jennings. Joyce M. Bryant — 1/8/2002 Funeral services for Joyce M. Bryant, 61, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, from the Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Holy Church. The Rev. Kenneth Valentine will officiate. Burial will be in West Fork Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Ms. Bryant died Friday, Jan.4, 2002 in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Westlake for many years. Survivors include seven sons, Tulmadge Bryant Sr., Craig Bryant, Amos Bryant, Jr., Timothy W. Bryant, Rosteet Bryant, Anthony Bryant, and Greg Bryant, all of Westlake; one daughter, Angela Johnson of Westlake; two brothers, Walter Johnson of DeRidder and Curtis Johnson of Lake Charles; six sisters, Bonnie Mae Johnson of Orange, Texas, Vanessa Johnson of Lake Arthur, Rosella Johnson of Westlake and Pamela Faye Johnson, Marilyn Virginia Johnson and Drucilla Johnson, all of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and one great-stepgrandchild. Blanchie F. Bushnell — 1/8/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Blanchie Faye Bushnell, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Lloyd Jeane and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Bushnell died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Ronald H. Campbell — 1/8/2002 LAFAYETE — Memorial services for Ronald Harold Campbell, 50, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 8, in David Funeral Home. Mr. Campbell died at 3:07 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in his residence. He was born at Fort Bragg, N.C. He was an electronics technician. He played percussion and keyboard with the Habaneros band. Survivors include his wife, Faye Card Campbell of Lafayette; one son, Allie H. Campbell III of Lafayette; one daughter, Jessica Grace Campbell of Lafayette; two brothers, Jerry Wayne Campbell of Orlando, Fla., and Steve Campbell of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Christy Campbell of Kyle, Texas, and Terri Campbell Ewing of Lake Charles; and his father, Allie Harold Campbell Jr. of Lake Charles. Charles S. Duhon — 1/8/2002 CREOLE — Funeral arrangements for Charles S. Duhon, 29, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Sarasota, Fla. John Freeman Jr. — 1/8/2002 Funeral arrangements for John Freeman Jr., 42, of 4404 Canal St. apartment 545, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Friday in an Orlando, Fla., hospital. Mable Gattis — 1/8/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mable Gattis, 77, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. Opal W. Hindmon — 1/8/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Opal W. Hindmon, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Hindmon died at 8:36 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in the local hospital. Carl J. Hebert — 1/8/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Carl J. Hebert, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Ed Burnnert will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Hebert died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. He retired from Sears in 1984. He was a member of Lake Area Radio Kontrol, the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the National Rifle Association. He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Randall J. Hebert of Sulphur and Paul M. Hebert of Hackberry; two daughters, Mary Beth Hebert and Teresa A. Monceaux, both of Sulphur; one sister, Norma Jean Thomas of Monroe; and nine grandchildren. G. Mervin Longenecker — 1/8/2002 REEVES — Funeral services for the Rev. G. Mervin Longenecker, 85, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Reeves Bible Church. The Revs. Don Barrett, U.A. Doiron, Glenn Ducharme and Harold Longenecker will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home in Kinder and from 11 a.m. tomorrow in the church. The Rev. Longenecker died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in a Nacogdoches hospital. Survivors include his wife, Frances E. Longenecker; two sons, Richard Longenecker of Mesquite, Texas and Kenneth Longenecker of Canton, Texas; three daughters, Lois Cassady of Mesquite, Texas, Theda Busby of Nacogdoches and Joyce Marsh of Mundelein, Ill.; two brothers, The Rev. Lehman Longenecker of Keyser, W.Va. and the Rev. Harold Longenecker of Morton, Ill.; two sisters, Esther Stoner of Lancaster, Pa. and Lois Miller of Philadephia; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Anita M. Miller — 1/8/2002 Anita May Miller, 61, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in a local hospital. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. She moved from Valley Springs, Calif., to Lake Charles six months ago. She was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Valley Springs. Survivors include one son, Wayne Paul Miller of Louisiana; three daughters, Dora Miller Gleason and Vickie Heinselman, both of Valley Springs, and Theresa Oneto of Lodi, Calif.; three brothers, Bruce Lester of Lindsay Calif., Richard Lester of Forest Hill, Calif., and John Lester of Nevada; and five grandchildren. Virgie J. Murphy — 1/8/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Virgie J. Murphy, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Murphy died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Temple, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur for 34 years. Survivors include her husband, John L. Murphy; three daughters, Sharon Cormier and Tammy Leger, both of Sulphur, and Donna Cutrer of Germany; three brothers, Johnny Culp, Bill Culp and Jerry Culp, all of Temple; one sister, Shirley Nelson of Bryan, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Louis L. Sanders — 1/8/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Louis L. Sanders, 67, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. Lela McFarlain Stone — 1/8/2002 A memorial service for Mrs. Lela McFarlain Stone, 69, of Salem, Va., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. A formal service is being held by John M. Oakley & Son in Salem, Va. Mrs. Stone died Saturday, Jan.5, 2002, in her residence in Virginia. She was a native of Lake Charles and lived in Salem for 47 years. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Newman of Baytown, Texas and Brent Newman of Salem, Va.; three daughters, Jackie Newman, Kathy Fitzgerald and Tina Sisson, all of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, Merlin J. McFarlain, Sr. of Westlake and W.A. McFarlain, Jr. of Canyon Lake, Texas; three sisters, Earline Schexnider, Genevieve Thomas and Evana Schmidt, all of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Erma Tezeno — 1/8/2002 Funeral arrangements for Erma Tezeno, 60, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Jan. 2, in her residence. Louisiana Zinon — 1/8/2002 Funeral services for Louisiana Zinon, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. J.L. Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Zinon died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2002 She was native of Welsh and lived in Lake Charles for 81 years. Survivors include her husband Wilson Zinon; two daughters, Linda Handy and Kathy Victorian, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Wilson Handy of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Charles E. Alley — 1/9/2002 GUEYDAN — Funeral arrangements for Charles Enos Alley, 86, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lafayette hospital. Audrey F. Barger — 1/9/2002 FOREST HILL — Funeral services for Audrey F. Barger, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, in Elwood Baptist Church. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Glenmora. Mrs. Barger died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Herbert L. Bartie — 1/9/2002 Funeral services for Herbert Lee "Bear" Bartie, 41, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Rogers Crain will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Bartie died at 10:38 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Washington-Marion High School. He worked for Citgo. He was a member of Freeman Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors include one son, Shaquile Guy of Lake Charles; five sisters, Georgiana Ross, Callern Jack, Edith Bellard, Linda Redmond and Mary Bartie, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, John Bartie of Atlanta and Robert Bartie Jr. and Edward Bartie, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Angeline Bartie of Lake Charles; and his companion, Kimberly Duhon of Lake Charles. Pat B. Bethany — 1/9/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Pat Bryan Bethany, 74, of Lockhart, Texas, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. Frank A. Bolgiano — 1/9/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Frank A. Bolgiano, 34, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery. Mr. Bolgiano died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Pollock. Charles S. Duhon — 1/9/2002 CAMERON — Funeral services for Charles S. Duhon, 29, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Duhon died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Sarasota, Fla. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of South Cameron High School. He was a member of the Elks in Florida. He was a baseball umpire and a member of the American Umpires Association. Survivors include two brothers, David James Duhon of Cameron and Joseph Charles Duhon of Sulphur; one sister, Lisa Gillis of Boothville; his parents, E.J. and Kathleen Duhon of Cameron; paternal grandparents, Joseph "Sip" and Ina Duhon of Cameron; and maternal grandparents, Raymond C. and Elista Price of Lake Charles. Mable Gattis — 1/9/2002 Funeral services for Mable Gattis, 77, of Westlake, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Bowden will officiate. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta, Texas. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Gattis died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Henrietta. She moved from Wichita Falls, Texas, to Westlake in 1963. She was a homemaker. She was Methodist. Survivors include one son, Gerald Lynn Gattis of Westlake; one daughter, Betty Kay Guth of Lake Charles; and one sister, Mina Scheer of Henrietta. Lois I. Hailey — 1/9/2002 LEESVILE — Funeral services for Lois Imogene Hailey, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mrs. Hailey died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Pineville. Mena M. Lormand — 1/9/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Mena Mae Lormand, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Lormand died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in the local hospital. She was a resident of the Kinder area. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, Sisters of the Eucharistic Covenant, Come Lord Jesus Group and the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Choir. She was a church lector and a CCD teacher. Survivors include two sons, Phillip Lormand of Laurel, Miss., and Bene Lormand of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Marlene) Hamm Jr. of Willis, Texas; one sister, Lola Fontenot of Kinder; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Dorothy D. Phillips — 1/9/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Dorothy Dale Shackelford Phillips, 65, of Porter, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Fort Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Phillips died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in Channelview, Texas. Thomas R. Rigmaiden Sr. — 1/9/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Thomas R. Rigmaiden Sr., 90, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. John Blumm, Ed Richard and T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today. Mr. Rigmaiden died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in the local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Noba Gearen Rigmaiden of DeQuincy; one daughter, Linda "Shub" Palermo of DeQuincy; one son, Thomas R. "Spike" Rigmaiden Jr. of DeQuincy; three sisters, Lee Alice Jacobs, June Thompson and Dixie Jones, all of DeQuincy; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Louis L. Sanders — 1/9/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Louis L. Sanders, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Mr. Sanders died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Norman Still — 1/9/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Norman Still, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Rosepine care center. Maggie Turner — 1/9/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Maggie Turner, 102, of Elizabeth, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in an Alexandria hospital. Hubert E. Whittington — 1/9/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Hubert Edward Whittington, 71, of Princeton, were held Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Whittington died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in his residence. Lorena F. Wicks — 1/9/2002 SALINA, Kan. — Funeral services for Lorena Faye Wicks, 80, of Lake Charles, were held Monday, Dec. 17, in Roselawn Heights Funeral Home. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Wicks died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001. She was a native of Anthony, Kan. She retired as a seamstress-upholsterer in 1988. Survivors include two sons, Billy Earl of Taft, Calif., and Larry Wayne of Richmond, Kan.; two daughters, Lelia Jones of Lake Charles and Elizabeth Jean Toy of Las Vegas; two brothers, Herb Sheeley of Mullins, Idaho, and Bill Sheeley of Sunnyside, Wash.; one sister, Viola Sholtys of Longview, Wash.; 32 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the family said. Ethel Williams — 1/9/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Ethel "Buddy" Williams will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery in Elton. Mrs. Williams died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in her residence. Elridge Douget — 1/10/2002 Funeral services for Elridge Doucet, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Douget died Jan. 9, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Basile and had lived in Lake Charles since 1947. He was a retired lab technician for Firestone Company and was a union representative of Firestone. He was a member of Country Club Road VFW Club. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lilly Douget of Lake Charles; two sons, Nathan Douget and David Douget, both of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Charles S. Duhon — 1/10/2002 CAMERON — Funeral services for Charles S. Duhon, 29, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 10, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday. Mr. Duhon died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Sarasota, Fla. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of South Cameron High School. He was a member of the Elks in Florida. He was a baseball umpire and a member of the American Umpires Association. Survivors include two brothers, Daniel James Duhon of Cameron and Joseph Charles Duhon of Sulphur; one sister, Lisa Gillis of Boothville; his parents, E.J. and Kathleen Duhon of Cameron; paternal grandparents, Joseph "Sip" and Ina Duhon of Cameron; and maternal grandparents, Raymond C. and Elista Price of Lake Charles. Chester R. Garner — 1/10/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Chester R. Garner, 89, of Boerne, Texas, were held Monday, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial was in Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens. Mr. Garner died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in a San Antonio hospital. Anita D. Gill — 1/10/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Anita Dennis Gill, 85, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in McGregor, Texas. Dorothy M. Gradnigo — 1/10/2002 Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Gradnigo, 76, of Vinton, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Arthur Fusilier will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Gradnigo died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Vinton. Survivors include her uncle, Leroy Julian of Lake Charles. Cynthia M. Holmes — 1/10/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Cynthia Marie Holmes, 34, of Conroe, Texas, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Center Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Holmes died at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in her residence. Erma Jenkins — 1/10/2002 Funeral arrangements for Erma Jenkins, 53, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. Leonce Lavine — 1/10/2002 Funeral services for Leonce Lavine, 95, will be at 11 a.m Friday, Jan. 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Henry Mancuso and John LaBauve will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 10 a.m. Mr. Lavine died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Opelousas and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired Citgo employee. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Peter Claver. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a church usher, a former usher board chairman and a former liturgical commissioner. Survivors include his wife, Gussie Lavine of Lake Charles; one son, Ed Lavine of Lake Charles; one brother, Joseph Felton Lavine of Lake Charles; one sister, Theresa Carrier; and three grandchildren. Gerald Lewis — 1/10/2002 Funeral arrangements for Gerald Lewis, 43, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in an Alexandria hospital. Eugene R. Ortego — 1/10/2002 VINTON — Memorial services for Eugene Raymond Ortego will be at 6 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 9 a.m., with a rosary at 5 p.m. Mr. Ortego died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Washington, La., and a longtime resident of Vinton. He earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and graduate degrees in education from McNeese State University. He was the principal of Vinton Elementary School. He was a painting contractor. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ortego of Vinton; one son, Keith D. Ortego of Lake Charles; two daughters, Cindy Desselle of Sulphur and Michelle Ortego of Fayetteville, Tenn.; two sisters, Joy Quirk of Beggs and Sister Mary Jo Ortego of Jennings; and seven grandchildren. Christopher Perkins — 1/10/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Christopher Perkins, 24, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. Mrs. Steve F. Price — 1/10/2002 Funeral services for Mrs. Steve F. (Betty Lou) Price, 85, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Price died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Topeka, Kan., and a former resident of Chicago. She was an alumna of Manhattan (Kan.) State College and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was a member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Auxiliary. She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Steve F. Price Jr. of New Orleans, Sterling Edward Price of Slidell and William Buckner Price of Lake Charles; two daughters, Carolyn Bess Squires of Moncure, N.C., and Lou Ann Hebert of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Norman D. Still Sr. — 1/10/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Norman Dewayne Still Sr., 69, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. T.G. Stucke and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mr. Still died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in a Rosepine care center. He was a native of New Orleans. He was an Army veteran. He was the owner-operator of Jet Stop in Pleasant Hill. Survivors include his wife, Nora Faye Still of DeRidder; two sons, Ed Mobbs of Sulphur and Norman D. Still Jr. of DeRidder; four daughters, Jo Walsh of DeRidder, Janice M. Balterman of Fort St. Lucie, Fla., Pam McKinley of Okeechobee, Fla., and Vicky Lynn Palser of Windsor, Colo.; three stepsons, Wayne Bargar of Columbus, Wis., Sammy Freeman of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Bobby Freeman of Leesville; three stepdaughters, Barbara Olivo of Mountain Home, Ark., and Donna Stinnett and Pam Southard, both of Little Rock, Ark.; three sisters, Armetha Rust and Melda Winfrey Russell, both of Houston, and Ola Bea Fletcher and Ilena Storozyszyn, both of DeRidder; 11 grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Maggie M. Turner — 1/10/2002 BLACK JACK — Funeral services for Maggie Morrow Turner, 102, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in Hopewell United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Theriot will officiate. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery in Grant under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is in the church. Mrs. Turner died at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Allen Parish. She was a retired Allen Parish schoolteacher. She was the oldest member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star's Sugartown chapter. Survivors include one son, Huey Turner of Pitkin; three daughters, Nelladeane Turner Viniard of Pitkin, Sylvia Turner Wright of Shreveport and Geraldine Turner Green of Port Monmouth, N.J.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. George H. Bennett Sr. — 1/11/2002 Funeral arrangements for George H. Bennett Sr., 86, of Longville, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. He died at 4:50 p.m. Thursday in his residence. Pat B. Bethany — 1/11/2002 ELMER — Funeral services for Pat Bryan Bethany, 74, of Lockhart, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Elmer Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Hineston. Mr. Bethany died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in his residence. Almarie Brown — 1/11/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Almarie Brown, 80, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Elridge Douget — 1/11/2002 Funeral services for Elridge Douget, 81, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 11, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Douget died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Basile, and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1947. He was a retired lab technician for Firestone and was a company union representative. He was a member of the Country Club Road VFW Club. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lilly Douget of Lake Charles; two sons, Nathan Douget and David Douget, both of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Ella R. Evans — 1/11/2002 PINE PRAIRIE — Funeral services for Ella Rose Evans, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Evans died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in a local care center. Robert W. Fontenot — 1/11/2002 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Robert Wayne Fontenot, 61, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Bethel Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. Harold Bryant will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Fontenot died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Mamou, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 36 years. He was an instrument technician at Conoco. He was a member of Bethel Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, John Philip Fontenot and Erick Shane Fontenot, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Natalie Ellen Navarre of Sulphur; two brothers, Rodney Fontenot of Topsy and Anthony Lanier of Lake Charles; his mother, Gertie Mae Fontenot of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. John Freeman Jr. — 1/11/2002 Funeral services for John Freeman Jr., 42, of Orlando, Fla., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Faith Ministries in Lake Charles. Laura Reese will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Freeman died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in an Orlando hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles, and he had lived in Orlando for 16 years. He was a 1979 graduate of W.O. Boston High School. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include one daughter, Shaundricka Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three brothers, Harvey Comeaux of New Orleans, Herbert Comeaux of Lafayette and Keith Freeman of Lake Charles; three sisters, Linda Bing of Newport News, Va., and Wanda Freeman and Cynthia Belton, both of Lake Charles; and his grandmother, Earline Freeman of Lake Charles. Ralph L. Hooks — 1/11/2002 DERIDDER — Memorial services for Ralph Lamar Hooks, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Hooks died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Sidney Jack — 1/11/2002 ELTON — Funeral services for Sidney "Shine" Jack, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Faith Deliverance Temple. The Rev. Lovis Simpson will officiate. Burial will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery in Elton under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Jack died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in his residence. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of Ashley Lodge 232, M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge and F&AM of Louisiana. He was an honorary deacon at St. John Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charlie (Debra) Woolridge of Lake Charles; three sons, Sidney Jack Jr. of Elton, Isreal Jack of Opelousas and Harvey Jack of Atlanta; one stepson, Chris Lavan of Elton; one brother, Marshall Jack of Houston; four sisters, Rose Woods of Elton, Isabella Leday of Fenton, Beulah Francois of Iowa, La., and Elrena Guillory of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Lucille E. Jackson — 1/11/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Lucille Eaglin "Aunt Lucy" Jackson will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in New Hope Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Jackson Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Eastridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. A wake will be at 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Jackson died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was born in Opelousas and lived in Welsh most of her life. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Jones and Jeanell Vital, both of Welsh; six sons, Junius Jackson Jr., Jerry Jackson Sr., Marshall Jackson, Eddie Jackson and Jerome Jackson Sr., all of Welsh, and Edward Jackson Sr. of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Mary Jane Prudhomme of Welsh and Dorothy Mae Cooks of Fenton; two brothers, John Curtis Eaglin and Richard Lee Eaglin, both of Welsh; 48 grandchildren; and 58 great-grandchildren. Erma J. Jenkins — 1/11/2002 Funeral services for Erma Jean Jenkins, 53, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Refuge Temple Church. Leonard Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Jenkins died at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Refuge Temple Church. Survivors include two sons, Anthony Ray Jenkins and Kenneth Ray Jenkins, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Margaret Anna Jenkins of Rayne and Wanda Lee Wilfred and Pearlie J. Robertson, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Alfred Jenkins, Bobby Jenkins and Kevin Eugene Robertson, all of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Louis Karam — 1/11/2002 OBERLIN — Funeral services for Louis Karam, 63, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Revs. Michael Barras, Marshall Boulet, Edward Degeyter, Carlos Garcia, Herbert J. May, Joseph McGrath and John Eaves will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. in the church. Mr. Karam died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in his residence. He was a native and resident of Oberlin. He was an alumnus of Oberlin High School and Loyola University. He earned a bachelor of science degree in education and a master's plus 30 in education from McNeese State University. He worked for the Allen Parish School Board for 37 years, where he taught biology and chemistry and was principal of Oakdale High School and Allen Parish Superintendent. After retiring, he taught classes at LSU-Eunice and McNeese. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, where he taught CCD classes and was an organist. He also played the organ for St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton. He was a knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Survivors include one brother, Richard "Tootie" Karam of Oberlin. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 110 West 5th Ave., Oberlin, LA 70655, the family said. Leonce Lavine — 1/11/2002 Funeral services for Leonce Lavine, 95, will be at 11 a.m today, Jan. 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Henry Mancuso and John LaBauve will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. today, with a rosary at 10 a.m., in the church. Mr. Lavine died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Opelousas and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired Citgo employee. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Peter Claver. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a church usher, a former usher board chairman and a former liturgical commissioner. Survivors include his wife, Gussie Lavine of Lake Charles; one son, Ed Lavine of Lake Charles; one brother, Joseph Felton Lavine of Lake Charles; one sister, Theresa Carrier; and three grandchildren. Gerald G. Lewis — 1/11/2002 Funeral services for Gerald Gerard Lewis, 43, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Hi-Mount Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Lewis died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and an alumnus of the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He was a seven-year Army veteran, and he served in the Gulf War. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Lewis of Lake Charles; two sons, Curt Snegal-Lewis and Gerald Lewis, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Candace Lewis of Lake Charles; one brother, Tracy Lewis of Lake Charles; one sister, Vickie Rockmore-Smith of South Carolina; his father and mother, Henry and Dolores Lewis of Lake Charles; his maternal grandmother, Eula Anderson of Lake Charles; and paternal grandmother, Stella Lewis of Lake Charles. Josephine Lewis — 1/11/2002 Funeral services for Josephine Lewis, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Lewis died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Washington, La., and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Christian Baptist Church and Mission Circle 5. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Taylor of New Orleans; one sister, Mary L. Jackson of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Thomas N. Mitchel — 1/11/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Thomas N. Mitchel, 50, of Humble, Texas, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Christopher B. Perkins — 1/11/2002 STARKS — Funeral service for Christopher Beau Perkins, 24, of DeQuincy, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Glen Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Perkins died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Berwyn, Ill., and a longtime resident of the Starks-DeQuincy area. He was a 1996 graduate of Starks High School and was a school athlete. He was a construction laborer. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Nathan Glyn Perkins of Starks; his stepfather and mother, Joe and Karen Hyatt Brantley of DeQuincy; maternal grandparents, Nathan and Patsy Hyatt of Starks; and stepgrandmother; Billie Joyce Brantley of DeQuincy. Priscilla G. Stagg — 1/11/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Priscilla Gravelle Stagg, 77, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Downsville care center. Carl R. Stevens Jr. — 1/11/2002 Funeral services for Carl R. Stevens Jr., 58, of Sulphur, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Stevens died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Perry. He was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a mud engineer for Fluid Technology Services of Lafayette. Survivors include one son, Jared Stevens of Lafayette; one daughter, Stacy Stevens of Lafayette; four brothers, Rodney Keith Stevens of Sulphur, Larry Stevens of Lake Charles, Charles Stevens of Sealy, Texas, and Glynn Stevens of Jennings; four sisters, Sheila Miller of Lafayette, Barbara Murray of Picayune, Miss., Susan Galosi of Katy, Texas, and Carolyn Conley of Port Neches, Texas; and his mother, Eunice Stevens of Sulphur. Memorial donations may be made to the Texas Children's Hospital, the family said. Erma Tezeno — 1/11/2002 Funeral services for Erma Tezeno, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Tezeno died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Grand Prairie and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was a member of WMU and Sunday school class 2. Survivors include her husband, Darryl Tezeno of Sulphur; two sons, Hayward Tezeno and Daniel Tezeno, both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Jennifer Jillivette of Baton Rouge, Othelia Beverly of New Orleans and Margie Hudson and Mabris Tezeno, both of Lake Charles; six brothers, Samuel Bert Joubert of Sulphur, Henry Joubert of Clarkston, Ga., Jerry Joubert of Atlanta, Freddy Joubert of Lake Charles, Michael Joubert of The Bronx, N.Y., and Robbins Joubert of Warner, Ga.; five sisters, Pearl Johnson of Manhattan, N.Y., Clair Agler of Brooklyn, N.Y., Roseann Jame of Long Island, N.Y., Debbie Jacobs of Houston and Dorothy Joubert of Lake Charles; and 14 grandchildren. Sherman Trahan — 1/11/2002 GUEYDAN — Funeral arrangements for Sherman Trahan, 63, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lafayette hospital. Edna I. VanWinkle — 1/11/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Edna Irene VanWinkle, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.D. Cardwell and Harlon Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is noon-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. VanWinkle died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. John Ellis VanWinkle of DeQuincy. Dwayne A. Viator — 1/11/2002 MERMENTAU — Funeral services for Dwayne Alvin Viator, 39, of New Iberia, will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 12, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Viator died at 7:31 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in a New Iberia hospital. Charles E. Alley Jr. — 1/12/2002 GUEYDAN — Funeral services for Charles Enos "Chuck" Alley Jr., 86, were Saturday in First Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. today in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Alley died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. Melvin Beard — 1/12/2002 Funeral services for Melvin Beard, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Beard died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force. He worked for the Corps of Engineers for 32 years and retired as lockmaster. He was District 5 Commander and Post Quartermaster of VFW Post 9933 in Moss Bluff and Post Quartermaster of VFW Post 2130 in Lake Charles. He was a member of American Legion Post 179 of Sulphur. He was served on the board of directors for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Jennings. Survivors include three sons, Michael Beard of Abbeville and Donald Beard and Melvin Beard Jr., both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Brenda Christianson of Safety Harbor, Fla., and Laura Beard Fontenot of Moss Bluff; one brother, Merlin "Toot" Beard of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and 56 great-grandchildren. George H. Bennett Sr. — 1/12/2002 LONGVILLE — Funeral services for George H. Bennett Sr., 86, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Longville United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Larry Talent officiated. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation began Friday. Mr. Bennett died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of DeQuincy and a resident of Longville for most of his life. He was a member of Longville Untied Pentecostal Church. He was a veteran of World War II. He retired in 1980 from Sam Houston Jones State Park after 20 years of service. He received the Charles E. Dunbar Jr. career service award in 1978 and was appointed Honorary Ambassador of Goodwill for the state of Louisiana. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Mae Cooley Bennett of Longville; one son, George H. Bennett Jr., of Longville; two daughters, Fay Brantley of Longville and Diane Hall of DeQuincy; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mavy Breaux — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mavy Breaux, 91, of Welsh, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. Carolyn Brodhead — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements for Carolyn Brodhead, 57, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Kenneth Canik — 1/12/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Kenneth "Chico" Canik, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:30-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Canik died at 10:55 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Lake Arthur and a four-year resident of Jennings. He was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School. He earned an accounting degree from McNeese State University. He served eight years in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War, and was a member of the VFW. He worked for 25 years in the state tax department in Baton Rouge. He was interim mayor of Lake Arthur from 1989-1990. Survivors include two sisters, Flora Belle Broussard of Jennings and Mary Maxine Chapman of Lake Arthur; and one brother, Ferdinand Frank Canik of Covington. Juanita Cole — 1/12/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Juanita Cole, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in Snider Fuenral Home. The Revs. Dale Gary and Jimmy Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. An Order of the Eastern Star service was held Saturday. Mrs. Cole died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lufkin, Texas, she had lived in DeQuincy for the last 65 years. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Gilland-Perkins VFW Post 3231 where she was secretary. She was a member of the A.D.A.H. Chapter 34 Order of the Eastern Star where she was a former secretary for 25 years. She served in the Ladies Auxiliary of DeQuincy Memorial Hospital, and was ia member of the DeQuincy Homemakers Club. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Del Smith and Christine Ellis, both of DeQuincy; one son, Thomas Edward "Bud" Cole of DeQuincy; nine grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren. Alice Doucet — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements for Alice Doucet, 47, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Ida G. East — 1/12/2002 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for Ida G. East, 93, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, from St. Peter Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. She died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 in a local care center. Chris J. Fontenot — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements for Chris Joseph Fontenot, 31, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. Joe E. Freeman — 1/12/2002 Funeral services for Joe Ellis Freeman, 71, wil be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Allan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Monday. Mr. Freeman died at 9:06 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Springfield, Mo., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1967. He was an alumnus of the University of Missouri, the University of Arizona and Drury University and earned a bachelor of science degree in geology and a bachelor of arts degree in economics. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He worked as a geologist 1956-1967 for Continental Oil Company and was an independent petroleum geologist until his retirement. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Gulf Coast Geologist Society and served on the board of directors of the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Rose Freeman of Lake Charles; two daughters, Sally Kathleen Freeman of Lake Charles and Julia Freeman Ratliff of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice, the family said. Troy Godfrey — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements for Troy Godfrey, 75, of 303 North Louisiana Avenue will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. David C. Harmon — 1/12/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for David Carl "Sonny" Harmon, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Harmon died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in an Oregon hospital. Raymond E. Hiatt — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements for Raymond E. Hiatt, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local care facility. Nola B. Jones — 1/12/2002 HARRISONBURG — Funeral services for Nola Beasley Jones, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mrs. Jones died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Harrisonburg. She was an alumnus of Northwestern University, where she was a majorette. She was a social studies teacher at Harrisonburg High School for 42 years. She was a senior class and student council sponsor for the school. She was a member of the Harrisonburg Women's Club and Catahoula Chapter. She held many offices as a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She served on many civic committees. She was a local historian. She was an instrumentalist at Harrisionburg Methodist Church and First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg. Survivors include one daughter, Gayle Jones Fisher of DeQuincy; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Nola B. Jones scholarship fund c/o Catahoula, LaSalle Bank, P.O. Box 197, Harrisonburg, LA 71340 or First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg. Leroy LaCaze — 1/12/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Leroy LaCaze, 81, of Union Hill, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stanley Cemetery in Glenmora. Mr. LaCaze died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Mary C. Morrish — 1/12/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mary Compton Morrish, 89, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Morrish died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Houston. Beulah Parker — 1/12/2002 REEVES — Funeral services for Beulah Parker, 98, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in Camp Pearl Memorial Camp. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Mrs. Parker died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002. Stephanie A. Perry — 1/12/2002 Funeral services for Stephanie Allison Perry, 21, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cressie will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Perry died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. She graduated from Parkview Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Michael Duhon Jr. of Sweetlake; one sister, Trish Perry of Lake Charles; her mother, Deborah Nash Perry of Lake Charles; her father, Steve Perry of Sweetlake; paternal grandfather, J.C. Perry of Lake Charles; and maternal grandparents Julius and Enell Nash of Lake Charles. Roy E. Sanders — 1/12/2002 ELIZABETH — Graveside services for Roy Eugene ''Uncle Roy'' Sanders, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 13, in Hampton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Sanders died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Delorice Stephenson — 1/12/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Delorice "Aunt Dee" Stephenson, 76, of Leesville, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Stephenson died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in her residence. Pearl H. Strange — 1/12/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Pearl Humphries Strange, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2001, in her residence. Bertha M. Thibodeaux — 1/12/2002 Funeral services for Bertha Mae Thibodeaux, 81, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. A native of Dusan, she lived in Lake Charles for 54 years after moving from Hayes. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after 20 years as a cafeteria worker. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Raymond Thibodeaux of Vinton, and Hayward Thibodeaux, Melvin Thibodeaux and Carroll Thibodeaux, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Beverly Tassin and Beatrice Durr, both of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Leroy Boutin of Lafayette; three half-sisters, Mable McCullough of Erath, Rita Royer of Canton and Emilly Conde of St. Martinsville; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Octave Thomas — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements Octave Thomas, 74, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. Lisa Anne Truffa — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements for Lisa Anne Truffa, 36, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 3:58 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. Virgil W. Vidrine — 1/12/2002 Funeral arrangements for Virgil W. Vidrine, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. Lisa A. Baglio — 1/13/2002 Funeral services for Lisa Ann Baglio, 36, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Baglio died at 3:58 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Barbe High School. Survivors include one sister, Marie Baglio Perez of Lake Charles; three brothers, Morris Joseph Baglio of Pensacola, Fla., and Jerry Baglio and Louis Victor Baglio, both of Lake Charles. Melvin Beard — 1/13/2002 Funeral services for Melvin Beard, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 14, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:30 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Mr. Beard died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force. He worked for the Corp of Engineers for 32 years and retired as lockmaster. He was District 5 commander and post quartermaster of VFW Post 9933 in Moss Bluff and post quartermaster of VFW Post 2130 in Lake Charles. He was a member of American Legion Post 179 of Sulphur. He served on the board of directors for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Jennings. Survivors include three sons, Michael Beard of Abbeville and Donald Beard and Melvin Beard Jr., both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Brenda Christiansen of Safety Harbor, Fla., and Laura Beard Fontenot of Moss Bluff; one brother, Merlin "Toot" Beard of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mavy L. Breaux — 1/13/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Mavy Louise Breaux, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. She died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Morse and had lived in the Welsh Pine Island area since 1936. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Rodney Breaux of Welsh; four daughters, Eula Mae Blank of Welsh, Mary Jean McFatter of Duson, Roxane Wall of Maui, Hawaii, and Cheri Holder of Houston; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Carolyn Brodhead — 1/13/2002 Memorial visitation for Carolyn Brodhead, 57, will be 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Brodhead died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Terryl W. Domingue and Brandon P. Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; and one daughter, Debra Dallas of Lake Charles. Bernard Buller — 1/13/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Bernard Buller, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Buller died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in his residence. A native of Elton, he had lived in Lake Arthur for 48 years. He was a graduate of Elton High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a retired gauger from Mobil Oil Co. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Richard W. Buller of Galveston, Texas; two daughters, Claudette Abshire of Hubert, N.C., and Chris Miller of Jennings; one sister, Bernadine LaVergne of Elton; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Stella J. Byrd — 1/13/2002 HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Funeral services for Stella Jordan Byrd, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 14, in 38th Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roseland Park Cemetery under the direction of Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home. Mrs. Byrd died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a member of 38th Avenue Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one daughter, Gloria Pertuit of Sulphur; one sister, Elsie Bullock of Petal, Miss.; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Cassie Cowart — 1/13/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral arrangements for Cassie Cowart, 98, of DeRidder, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. Alice Doucet-George — 1/13/2002 Funeral services for Alice Doucet-George, 47, will be at noon Tuesday, Jan. 15, in New Emanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Roland Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Bargeman Memorial Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. She died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a former resident of Lake Charles and had lived in Cameron for 16 years. Survivors include her husband, Vinson George of Lake Charles; one son, Albert Doucet Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, LaKeisha Chantel Doucet of Lake Charles; one brother, Solomon Savoy Sr. of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Gladys Hardin and Gwendolyn Savoy, both of Lake Charles, and Mary Jo George, Viola Ball and Lorendia Savoy, all of Creole; her mother, Mary Savoy of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. Harry N. Ervin — 1/13/2002 LEESVILLE — Memorial visitation for Harry N. Ervin, 70, will be 3:30-5 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Missouri. Mr. Ervin died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Leesville. Rev. Jerry Fugatt — 1/13/2002 Funeral services for the Rev. Jerry E. Fugatt, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Catherine M. Grady — 1/13/2002 Funeral services for Catherine Morasco Grady, 78, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 14, from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Rev. Tony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Fun-eral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Ms. Grady died at 7:26 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She retired after 28 years as a civil service employee for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert L. Grady Jr. and Ronald P. Grady, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Rosalie LeDoux and Dolores O'Keefe, both of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Alfred J. Guillory Sr. — 1/13/2002 Funeral arrangements for Alfred J. Guillory Sr., 43, of Houston, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died in his residence. Raymond E. Hiatt — 1/13/2002 Funeral services for Raymond E. "Gene" Hiatt, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Hiatt died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Magnolia, Ill., and a resident of Lake Charles for the past 23 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in campaigns at Tunisia, Algeria-French Morocco, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was a technical sergeant and earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters. He worked for the Delta School of Business for 10 years. Survivors include three sons, Robert E. Hiatt and James R. Hiatt, both of Lake Charles, and Michael L. Hiatt of Jasper, Texas; one daughter, Cathie Basden of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or the Claim the Land Fund at Sale Street Baptist Church, the family said. Leola M. Lavergne — 1/13/2002 Funeral arrangements for Leola M. Lavergne, 70, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Ronald E. Smith — 1/13/2002 HINESTON — Funeral services for Ronald E. Smith, 47, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Hineston Tabernacle. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Smith died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital. Virgil W. Vidrine — 1/13/2002 Funeral services for Virgil Wilfred Vidrine, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Vidrine died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local care center. A native of Ville Platte, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a flight instructor in World War II. He retired from Cities Service in 1982. He worked as a private architect for many years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and its caring ministry. Survivors include three daughters, Karen Kiplinger of Apple Valley, Calif., Gail Daugherty of Fresno, Calif., and Michelle Gaharan of Lake Charles; two sisters, Theresa Hood and Vinita Bowler, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, the family said. Lisa A. Baglio — 1/14/2002 Funeral services for Lisa Ann Baglio, 36, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Baglio died at 3:58 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Barbe High School. Survivors include one sister, Marie Baglio Perez of Lake Charles; three brothers, Morris Joseph Baglio of Pensacola, Fla., and Jerry Baglio and Louis Victor Baglio, both of Lake Charles. Melvin Beard — 1/14/2002 Funeral services for Melvin Beard, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 14, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:30 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Mr. Beard died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force. He worked for the Corp of Engineers for 32 years and retired as lockmaster. He was District 5 commander and post quartermaster of VFW Post 9933 in Moss Bluff and post quartermaster of VFW Post 2130 in Lake Charles. He was a member of American Legion Post 179 of Sulphur. He served on the board of directors for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Jennings. Survivors include three sons, Michael Beard of Abbeville and Donald Beard and Melvin Beard Jr., both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Brenda Christiansen of Safety Harbor, Fla., and Laura Beard Fontenot of Moss Bluff; one brother, Merlin "Toot" Beard of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mavy L. Breaux — 1/14/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Mavy Louise Breaux, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. She died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Morse and had lived in the Welsh Pine Island area since 1936. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Rodney Breaux of Welsh; four daughters, Eula Mae Blank of Welsh, Mary Jean McFatter of Duson, Roxane Wall of Maui, Hawaii, and Cheri Holder of Houston; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Carolyn Brodhead — 1/14/2002 Memorial visitation for Carolyn Brodhead, 57, will be 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Brodhead died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Terryl W. Domingue and Brandon P. Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; and one daughter, Debra Dallas of Lake Charles. Bernard Buller — 1/14/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Bernard Buller, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Buller died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in his residence. A native of Elton, he had lived in Lake Arthur for 48 years. He was a graduate of Elton High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a retired gauger from Mobil Oil Co. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Richard W. Buller of Galveston, Texas; two daughters, Claudette Abshire of Hubert, N.C., and Chris Miller of Jennings; one sister, Bernadine LaVergne of Elton; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Stella J. Byrd — 1/14/2002 HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Funeral services for Stella Jordan Byrd, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 14, in 38th Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roseland Park Cemetery under the direction of Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home. Mrs. Byrd died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a member of 38th Avenue Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one daughter, Gloria Pertuit of Sulphur; one sister, Elsie Bullock of Petal, Miss.; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Cassie Cowart — 1/14/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral arrangements for Cassie Cowart, 98, of DeRidder, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. Alice Doucet-George — 1/14/2002 Funeral services for Alice Doucet-George, 47, will be at noon Tuesday, Jan. 15, in New Emanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Roland Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Bargeman Memorial Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. She died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a former resident of Lake Charles and had lived in Cameron for 16 years. Survivors include her husband, Vinson George of Lake Charles; one son, Albert Doucet Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, LaKeisha Chantel Doucet of Lake Charles; one brother, Solomon Savoy Sr. of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Gladys Hardin and Gwendolyn Savoy, both of Lake Charles, and Mary Jo George, Viola Ball and Lorendia Savoy, all of Creole; her mother, Mary Savoy of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. Harry N. Ervin — 1/14/2002 LEESVILLE — Memorial visitation for Harry N. Ervin, 70, will be 3:30-5 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Missouri. Mr. Ervin died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Leesville. Rev. Jerry Fugatt — 1/14/2002 Funeral services for the Rev. Jerry E. Fugatt, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Catherine M. Grady — 1/14/2002 Funeral services for Catherine Morasco Grady, 78, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 14, from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Rev. Tony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Fun-eral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Ms. Grady died at 7:26 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She retired after 28 years as a civil service employee for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert L. Grady Jr. and Ronald P. Grady, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Rosalie LeDoux and Dolores O'Keefe, both of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Alfred J. Guillory Sr. — 1/14/2002 Funeral arrangements for Alfred J. Guillory Sr., 43, of Houston, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died in his residence. Raymond E. Hiatt — 1/14/2002 Funeral services for Raymond E. "Gene" Hiatt, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Hiatt died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Magnolia, Ill., and a resident of Lake Charles for the past 23 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in campaigns at Tunisia, Algeria-French Morocco, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was a technical sergeant and earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters. He worked for the Delta School of Business for 10 years. Survivors include three sons, Robert E. Hiatt and James R. Hiatt, both of Lake Charles, and Michael L. Hiatt of Jasper, Texas; one daughter, Cathie Basden of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or the Claim the Land Fund at Sale Street Baptist Church, the family said. Leola M. Lavergne — 1/14/2002 Funeral arrangements for Leola M. Lavergne, 70, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Ronald E. Smith — 1/14/2002 HINESTON — Funeral services for Ronald E. Smith, 47, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Hineston Tabernacle. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Smith died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2001, in an Alexandria hospital. Virgil W. Vidrine — 1/14/2002 Funeral services for Virgil Wilfred Vidrine, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Vidrine died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local care center. A native of Ville Platte, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a flight instructor in World War II. He retired from Cities Service in 1982. He worked as a private architect for many years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and its caring ministry. Survivors include three daughters, Karen Kiplinger of Apple Valley, Calif., Gail Daugherty of Fresno, Calif., and Michelle Gaharan of Lake Charles; two sisters, Theresa Hood and Vinita Bowler, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, the family said. J. Roger Cooper — 1/15/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for J. Roger Cooper, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. The Revs. Tracey McKenzie and Richard Hoffpauier will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Cooper died Monday, Jan. 15, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of East Liverpool, Ohio, and a former resident of Daytona Beach, Fla. He had lived in Sulphur for more than 20 years. He was a graduate of East Liverpool High School. He was a sergeant in the Air Force, and he served in Buen Hoa, Vietnam, during the Tet Offensive. He went to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and earned his private pilot license. He was a flight instructor in Ohio and Louisiana for many years. He was an electrician with Crucible Steel in Midland, Pa., PPG industries and Gulf State Utilities and was a GSU senior training representative. He was a member of the VFW, Jaycees, Air Force Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association, and he served on the public utilities board in East Liverpool. He owned and operated Photoflite Aerial Photography Co. He was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church and the church choir. Survivors include his wife Mina Cooper; one son, Micheal Cooper of Houston; one daughter, Michele Jordan of Sulphur; one brother, Steve Cooper of Easter Liverpool; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Cooper of East Liverpool; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., the American Cancer Society or the Henning Memorial United Methodist Church memorial fund, the family said. Cassie D. Cowart — 1/15/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Cassie Della Patterson Cowart, 98, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 15, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Whit Holmes will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Cowart died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of New Iberia. She was a graduate of Gueydan High School. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Louisiana State University. She was a retired schoolteacher, and she taught in several schools in East Baton Rouge Parish. She was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include one son, Robert F. Cowart of DeRidder; two daughters, Winifred "Pat" Rives and Marilyn C. Luker, both of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. John D. DeRosier Sr. — 1/15/2002 ELTON — Funeral services for John D. DeRosier Sr., 67, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 15, from St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. DeRosier died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Barbara Flemones — 1/15/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Barbara Flemones, 64, of Merryville, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. Rev. Jerry E. Fugatt — 1/15/2002 Funeral services for the Rev. Jerry E. Fugatt, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Evers, Edgar Stevens and Garry Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Fugatt died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Conway, Ark., and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1943. He was an Army veteran. He served as pastor at Calcasieu Tabernacle, Houma Assembly of God and Bay City (Texas) Assembly of God. He became an evangelistic minister in 1986. He volunteered at St. Patrick Hospital and at local nursing homes. Survivors include his wife, Frances P. Fugatt; one daughter, Paula K. George of Shreveport; four brothers, Gene K. Fugatt of Maurice, Billy Fugatt of Redding, Pa., Rayburn Fugatt of Lake Charles and Berry Fugatt of Tulsa, Okla.; and one grandchild. Dorothy Hussong — 1/15/2002 ELIZABETH — Funeral services for Dorothy Hussong, 77, of Lafayette, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Elizabeth Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Hussong died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. Eugene Knatt — 1/15/2002 Funeral arrangements for Eugene Knatt, 73, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Shirley Louviere — 1/15/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Shirley Louviere, 63, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Monday in the local hospital. John Miller Sr. — 1/15/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for John Miller Sr., 68, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. Allen Sonnier Sr. — 1/15/2002 Funeral services for Allen J. Sonnier Sr., 75, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Sonnier died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Church Point. He lived in Sulphur for 30 years and moved to Lake Charles 17 years ago. He worked in receiving and delivery for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for many years. Survivors include his wife, Lula Mae "Lou" Babineaux Sonnier of Lake Charles; three sons, Allen J. Sonnier of Sulphur, Terry Sonnier of Westlake and Ronald Keith Sonnier of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Lethia Presley of Sulphur; one brother, Wilbur Sonnier of Church Point; five sisters, Mattie Sonnier of Church Point, Marie Sonnier of Shreveport, Sister Ethel Marie Sonnier of New Blaine, Ark., Clara Darbonne of Washington, La., and Betty Sparks of Fayetteville, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Virgil Vidrine — 1/15/2002 Funeral services for Virgil Wilfred Vidrine, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug deGraffenreid will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Vidrine died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Ville Platte and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran and was a flight instructor during World War II. He was an architect for many years, and he retired from Cities Service in 1982. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and was active in the church's ministry. Survivors include three daughters, Karen Kiplinger of Apple Valley, Calif., Gail Daugherty of Fresno, Calif., and Michelle Gaharan of Lake Charles; two sisters, Theresa Hood and Vinita Bowler, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, the family said. Thelma S. Winchell — 1/15/2002 NEW ORLEANS — Funeral services for Thelma Singleton Winchell, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, from St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of Louisiana Undertaking Co. Lake Charles arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Winchell died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in New Orleans. She was a native of Lake Charles, and she had lived in New Orleans for 27 years. Survivors include two daughters, Stephanie W. Simmons of Atlanta and Patricia W. Jacobs of New Orleans; two sisters, Ethel Singleton of Los Angeles and Gertrude S. Pratt of St. Martinville; and eight grandchildren. Clerdy Young — 1/15/2002 EUNICE — Funeral services for Clerdy Young, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 15, from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Young died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in Eunice. J. Roger Cooper — 1/16/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for J. Roger Cooper, 55, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 16, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. The Revs. Tracey McKenzie and Richard Hoffpauier will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Cooper died Monday, Jan. 15, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of East Liverpool, Ohio, and a former resident of Daytona Beach, Fla. He had lived in Sulphur for more than 20 years. He was a graduate of East Liverpool High School. He was a sergeant in the Air Force, and he served in Buen Hoa, Vietnam, during the Tet Offensive. He went to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and earned his private pilot license. He was a flight instructor in Ohio and Louisiana for many years. He was an electrician with Crucible Steel in Midland, Pa., PPG industries and Gulf State Utilities and was a GSU senior training representative. He was a member of the VFW, Jaycees, Air Force Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association, and he served on the public utilities board in East Liverpool. He owned and operated Photoflite Aerial Photography Co. He was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church and the church choir. Survivors include his wife, Mina Cooper; one son, Micheal Cooper of Houston; one daughter, Michele Jordan of Sulphur; one brother, Steve Cooper of East Liverpool; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Cooper of East Liverpool; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., the American Cancer Society or the Henning Memorial United Methodist Church memorial fund, the family said. Ray M. Cotham — 1/16/2002 Funeral arrangements for Ray M. Cotham, 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. A.D. Duhon — 1/16/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for A.D. Duhon, 89, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. Barbara Flemones — 1/16/2002 MERRYVILLE — Funeral services for Barbara Flemones, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Dunnings Chapel. Burial will be in Merryville Community Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Flemones died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in her residence. Donella M. Gunn — 1/16/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Donella Marie Gunn, 81, of Hineston, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Hineston care center. Shirley M. Louviere — 1/16/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Shirley Marie Louviere, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She died at 2:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in the local hospital. John Miller Sr. — 1/16/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for John "Johnny" Miller Sr., 68, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Deacon Mark Benoit will officiate. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Miller died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Vinton and had lived in Vinton for 10 years. He served in the national guard. He worked for Supreme, Solco and was a maintence worker for the city of Sulphur. Survivors include four sons, John Miller Jr. of Welsh, Norris LaBove of Jennings, Darrell Wayne Miller of Sulphur and Victor Miller Sr. of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Bryan (Shaunda) Lecklet of Evangeline, Mrs. Robert (Gayla) Catanese of Houma and Peggy Adams of Jennings; two brothers, Harry Langley of Jennings and Wilfred Langley of Basile; six sisters, Agnes Richard of Franklin, Cora Abadie of Prairieville, Joyce Murphy of Cameron, Helen Gibson of Beaumont, Texas, Vernia Benoit of Lake Charles and Hazel LaBouve of Hackberry; 14 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. James T. Morgan Jr. — 1/16/2002 Funeral services for James Turner Morgan Jr., 79, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. Entombment will be in Consolata Mausoleum. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Morgan died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Shreveport. He served on a Navy destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II. He was co-owner and salesman at Household Furniture. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and a Shriner. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 165, Justis Lodge, the York Rite Bodies and the Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include one brother, LaGrande F. Morgan of Lake Charles, and one sister, Dorothy Morgan Saucier of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the Shriner's Burn Center, the family said. Sarah Nelson — 1/16/2002 Funeral arrangements for Sarah Leah Nelson, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Buna, Texas care facility. Corrine Ortego — 1/16/2002 Funeral arrangements for Corrine "Ginger" Ortego, 78, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. Cecil Perkins — 1/16/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Cecil Perkins, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens. Mr. Perkins died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in the local hospital. James D. Santos — 1/16/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral arrangements for James Douglas Santos, 46, of Anacoco, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in Shreveport. Kaiser Williams — 1/16/2002 Funeral arrangements for Kaiser Williams, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. Leo Z. Broussard — 1/17/2002 LAWTELL — Funeral services for Leo Zenia Broussard, 98, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, from Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Carney-Mackey Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Broussard died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Baton Rouge. Survivors include one son, Paul Hubert Broussard of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Thelma Trahan of Maurice, Fannie Bellow of Lacassine, Renella Guillory of Baton Rouge and Roxie Gag'ne of Abbeville; one brother, John Broussard of Lake Charles; one sister, Estella Guillory of Opelousas; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Roger D. Busby — 1/17/2002 LACAMP — Funeral services for Roger Dale Busby, 45, of Leesville, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in Laurel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Busby died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Rosepine. Ray M. Cotham — 1/17/2002 Funeral services for Ray M. Cotham, 75, will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Cotham died Sunday in his residence. He was a native of Shreveport and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 55 years. He served in the Navy in World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Cities Service as an operator after 36 years. Survivors include two daughters, Pam Cotham of Lafayette and Cleo Cotham of Baker. A.D. Duhon Sr. — 1/17/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for A.D. Duhon Sr., 89, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Jeff Huddleston will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Duhon died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Hackberry and had lived in Sulphur all his life. He was a member of Sulphur First Baptist Church. He worked as a supervisor at W.T. Burton Industries for more than 70 years. Survivors include two sons, Billy Duhon of Sulphur and Dr. A.D. Duhon Jr., of Cuero, Texas; one brother, Leon Duhon of Sulphur; one sister, Virgie Baker of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Debbie O. Eagleson — 1/17/2002 Funeral services for Debbie Olive Eagleson, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso 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 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Eagleson died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Creole. She had lived in Lake Charles for 51 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, R.H. Eagleson and Tim Eagleson, both of Lake Charles, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Juanita Grindle — 1/17/2002 CARTHAGE, Texas — Funeral services for Juanita Grindle, 66, of Tatum, Texas, were held Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Jimerson Funeral Home. Burial was in Kilgore Cemetery in Kilgore, Texas. Mrs. Grindle died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in her residence. Charles R. McGraw Sr. — 1/17/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Charles Ross "Chuck" McGraw, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Danny DeWitt and Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. McGraw died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in his residence. A native of Ft. Meyers, Fla., he had lived in Sulphur for 44 years. He worked as a welder at Conoco from 1957 until he retired in 1982. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the South Sulphur Church of Christ, where he was on the board of deacons. He also attended the Moss Bluff Church of Christ. He owned Chuck's Stereo and Tape Center. Survivors include his wife, Mary Anne McGraw of Sulphur; two sons, Charles "Chuck" Ross McGraw Jr., of Sulphur and Michael Shannon McGraw of Dallas; three daughters, Charlene Davy and Mrs. Jerry "J.J." (Donna) Johnson, both of Moss Bluff, and Susan Smith of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Eldria A. Naquin — 1/17/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Eldria A. Naquin will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Midland, Texas. Sarah L. Nelson — 1/17/2002 Memorial services for Sarah Lelah Nelson will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Buna, Texas, care center. Corrine Ortego — 1/17/2002 Funeral services for Corrine "Ginger" Ortego, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Ortego died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Montgomery, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. She was Baptist. Survivors include one stepson, Adam Ortego Jr. of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Sheryl Guillory of Lake Charles; one brother, Gilbert McIlwain of Westlake; three sisters, Melba Royal and Lura Royal, both of Negreet, and Mildred Futrell of Dry Prong; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Donovan F. Pellegrin — 1/17/2002 HOUMA — Funeral services for Donovan F. "Donnie" Pellegrin, 70, of Gray, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 17, in Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery 2. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Pellegrin died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002. He was a native of Houma. He served in the Army in the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Survivors include one son, Cal Pellegrin of Ponchatoula; one brother, Sidney Pellegrin Jr. of Houma; five sisters, Mercedes Sevier, Catherine Molitor of Westlake, Imelda Hodo of Lafayette, Hilda Parker of Gretna and Rose Mary Baron of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and one grandchild. Newton Reeves — 1/17/2002 Funeral services for Newton "Tatch" Reeves, 88, of Topsy will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in Apostolic Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Johnny Hair will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery in Bel under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Reeves died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Topsy. He was a carpenter's pile driver and a millwright for many years. He was a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 953. He was a game warden with the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and he was responsible for the 1955 release of Wisconsin deer in Southwest Louisiana. He was a member of Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two sons, L.J. Reeves and Aaron J. Reeves, both of Topsy; four daughters, Betty Alexander of Bridge City, Texas, Annie Chapman and Winnie Jordan, both of Topsy, and Margaret Boudreaux of Creole; one brother, Harvey Lee Reeves of DeRidder; one sister, Annie Parker of Topsy; 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. James D. Santos — 1/17/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for James Douglas Santos, 46, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Santos died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Shreveport. Maxine Stelly — 1/17/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Maxine Stelly, 67, of Panchoville, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. Allie Trotta — 1/17/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Allie Trotta will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. Mary M. Bayham — 1/18/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Mary Jane McCallon Bayham will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. She died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in Leesville. Neda Bellon — 1/18/2002 Funeral arrangements for Neda Bellon, 91, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Sulphur care center. Leo Z. Broussard — 1/18/2002 LAWTELL — Funeral services for Leo Zenia Broussard, 98, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, from Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Carney-Mackey Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Broussard died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Baton Rouge. Survivors include one son, Paul Hubert Broussard of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Thelma Trahan of Maurice, Fannie Bellow of Lacassine, Renella Guillory of Baton Rouge and Roxie Gag'ne of Abbeville; one brother, John Broussard of Lake Charles; one sister, Estella Guillory of Opelousas; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Leola L. Ceasar — 1/18/2002 Funeral services Mrs. Leola Lavergne Thomas Ceasar, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Ceasar died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Elton. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for more than 30 years before uniting with the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elton, where she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and was the church's caterer for a number of years. Survivors include four daughters, Etonia Auzenne, Anetha Williams and Kim Thomas, all of Lake Charles, and Thelma Broussard of Houston; six stepdaughters, Barbara Hardy of Sulphur, Jeanette Jones and Rosa Marie Lewis, all of Marrero, Bernice O'Bannon of Oakdale, Beverly Lavan of Elton and Brenda Gail Webster of Lafayette; three sons, Mack Thomas and Skipper Thomas, both of Lake Charles, and Michael Thomas of Beaumont, Texas; three stepsons, Albert Ceasar of Lake Charles, Donald Ceasar of Sulphur and Adam Ceasar of Harvey; one sister, Maudrey Blount of Elton; three brothers, Steven Lavone of Houston, Lucius Lavane of Shreveport and Joseph LaVergne of Oakland, Calif.; 43 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Troy Godfrey Sr. — 1/18/2002 Funeral services for Troy Godrey Sr., 75, of 303 North Louisiana Ave., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in the Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. J.L. Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in the Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Godrey died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. A native of Chicot, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Messiah Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Male Chorus. He was a retired plant and construction worker and a past member of International Longshoreman Association Local 207. Survivors include his wife, Aldonia Thomas Godfrey of Lake Charles; four daughters, Lenarae Beanie Godfrey of Lake Charles, Martha A. Walton of Ft. Worth, Texas, Phyllis Dejean of Atlanta and Cynthia Alfred of Crosby, Texas; four sons, Mecca J. Fadh of Atlanta, Mason Godfrey of Lake Charles, Kirt Godfrey of New York, N.Y. and Raymond Godfrey of Crosby; four sisters, Rose Bradley, Mary Lee Godfrey and Evelena Andrus, all of Crosby, and Lou Joseph of Port Arthur, Texas; one brother, Charlie Godfrey of Crosby; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Ruth Hennigan — 1/18/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Ruth Hennigan, 84, of Fields, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Hennigan died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of DeQuincy and lived in the Fields area. She moved from Fields to the DeRidder-East Beauregard area in 1958 and had lived in Fields since 1976. She was a member of a DeQuincy pioneer family, the Smiths. She was Pentecostal. Survivors include her husband, Frank Hennigan of Fields; one son, Thomas Grant Hennigan of Orange, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Janette) Hamilton of Lake Charles and Mrs. Gerald (Martha) Banks of DeRidder; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Wayne Hoffpauir — 1/18/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Wayne Hoffpauir, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Hoffpauir died at 1:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. Eugene Knatt Sr. — 1/18/2002 Funeral services for Eugene Knatt Sr., 73, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred King will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Knatt died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Iberia Parish and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He was a retired Merchant Marine. He was a member of Starlight Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Eugene Knatt Jr. of La Marque, Texas; four daughters, Vickie Brisco, Patricia Robertson, Rosalind Knatt and Diane Fenteroy, all of Port Arthur, Texas; one brother, Wesley Knatt of Lake Charles; four sisters, Gloria Jefferson and Ann Goodly Jefferson, both of Lake Charles, Kena Rochester of Houston and Lou Anna Shelvin of Loreauville; his stepfather, Melton Jefferson of Lake Charles; his stepmother, Celestine Knatt of Loreauville; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pauline M. LeBlanc — 1/18/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Pauline Mallett LeBlanc, 87, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 18, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Priscilla F. Lockhart — 1/18/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Priscilla F. "Pat" Jacobs Lockhart, 54, of Junction, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lilly Cemetery in Cottonwood. Mrs. Lockhart died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in the local hospital. Walter Morgan — 1/18/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Walter Morgan, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in First Church of Christ. Jack D. Harris and Roy Platt will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Morgan died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He was a 1931 graduate of Jennings High School. He retired from the family-owned soft-drink bottling company. He was a member of the Jennings Carnegie Library board for 22 years. He was a member of the Jennings Rotary Club for more than 50 years. He was a member of First Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Judy Guidry Morgan of Jennings; three daughters, Mrs. Fred (Betty) Trahan and Mrs. Mel (Bonnie) Schulthess, both of Jennings, and Mrs. Dale (Vickie) Boren of Lufkin, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Sam Nader — 1/18/2002 SULPHUR — Memorial services for Sam Nader, 82, of Austin, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, in Henning Memorial Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home in Austin. Mr. Nader died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002. He was a Methodist minister. Survivors include two sons, Sam J. Nader of Baton Rouge and Paul Nader of Austin; three daughters, Kathleen Nader, Elizabeth Hahn and Carol Nader, all of Austin; and seven grandchildren. E.A. Naquin — 1/18/2002 TEE-MAMOU — Funeral services for E.A. "Noc" Naquin, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, from St. Jules Catholic Church. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Naquin died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in his residence. Sarah L. Nelson — 1/18/2002 Memorial services for Sarah Lelah Nelson, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Sermon will officiate. Private graveside services will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from noon. Mrs. Nelson died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in a Buna, Texas, care center. She was a native of Fort Scott, Kan., and she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Warren Nelson Sr. of Mauriceville, Texas; three daughters, Patricia Louise Wordell of Mesquite, Texas, Kathleen Marie Daugherty of Moss Bluff and Bonnie J. Fritts of Annapolis, Md.; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Betty J. Nolen — 1/18/2002 FOREST HILL — Funeral services for Betty Jo Nolen, 68, of Glenmora, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Forest Hill United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Nolen died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in her residence. Sharon M. Spain — 1/18/2002 LEESVILLE — Memorial services for Sharon M. Spain, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Spain died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in a Shreveport hospital. Maxine B. Stelly — 1/18/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Maxine B. Stelly, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Mrs. Stelly died at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Octave Thomas Jr. — 1/18/2002 ELTON — Funeral services for Octave Thomas Jr., 74, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in the Holiness Unto the Lord Church. Bishop Joseph Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in Kinder under the direction Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Thomas died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in the Kinder hospital. A native of Chataignier, he lived in Elton most of his life. He was a member of the Holiness Unto the Lord Church where he was a deacon, a minister an usher and member of the Male Chorus. Survivors include eight daughters, Mary Strahan and Judy Trahan, both of Elton, Gloria Alfred, Dora Lewis and Stella August, all of LeBlanc, Margaret Brown of Oberlin, Joyce Edward of Opelousas and Betty Thomas of Kinder; three sons, Bill Thomas and Jeffery Thomas, both of Oberlin, and Aubrey Thomas of Eunice; six sisters, Agnes Frank, Alice Gradney, Emma Jones and Mabel Allen, all of Ville Platte, Octavia Mose of Beaumont, Texas and Winnie Trahan of Aims, Texas; two brothers, Paul Thomas of Eunice and Audley Thomas of Liberty, Texas; 33 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Allie M. Trotta — 1/18/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Allie Mae Trotta, 66, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Trotta died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Hackberry. She was a former employee of Moss Regional Medical Center, and she retired from Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus. She was a former member of Catholic Daughters of America and the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church choir. Survivors include one son, Joseph "Jeff" Woods of Orange, Texas; four daughters, Joni Mire, Jackie Denny, Jennifer Smith and Michelle Crochet, all of Sulphur; one brother, Manuel Dronet of Sulphur; one sister, Delores Dronet of Sulphur; her mother, Alvenia Dronet of Sulphur; and five grandchildren. Kaiser Williams — 1/18/2002 Funeral services for Kaiser Williams, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Greater Live Oak Baptist Church. James Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Williams died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Alexandria and had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was a deacon for Greater Live Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Williams of Lake Charles; eight sons, George Taddamy of Alexandria, George Williams of Houston, Kevin Charles of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kaiser Ray Williams Jr., Robert Williams, Darrell Williams, Darnell Williams and Larry Charles, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Lillie Maire McCutheon of Houston and Dianne Francis and Barbara Williams, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Luella Williams of Alexandria; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Eleanor S. Witherington — 1/18/2002 MUNFORD, Tenn. — Funeral services for Eleanor Snyder Witherington, 80, were Thursday, Jan. 17, in Munford Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery in Mason, Tenn. Arrangements are by Munford Funeral Home. Mrs. Witherington died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in a Memphis, Tenn., hospital. She was a resident of Munford. She was a homemaker. She was a registered nurse. She was a board member of the House of Hope Rehabilitation Center for Alcoholics. She was a member of the PTO at Rosemark Academy and was a former Girl Scouts leader. She was a Meals on Wheels deliverer. She was a member of and taught youth Sunday school at Munford Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Dr. A.S. Witherington Jr.; two daughters, Rosemary Witherington Nelms of Memphis and Annie Laurie Witherington Butler of Munford, Tenn.; one son, Albert Sidney Witherington III of Germantown, Tenn.; one brother, Dr. Howard Snyder of DeQuincy; and two grandchildren. Neda M. Bellon — 1/19/2002 Funeral services for Neda McGee Bellon, 91, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 19, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. She died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Mamou, and she had lived in Lake Charles since 1955. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Lee Bellon of New Orleans; three daughters, Mrs. David (Helen) Miska of Montgomery, Ala., Mrs. Richard (Freda) Mararos of Nashua, N.H., and Dorothy O'Quinn of Sulphur; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mary Glasco — 1/19/2002 PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Graveside services for Mary Evelyn Glasco, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Watson will officiate. Arrangements are by Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur. Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Glasco died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in a local care center. Survivors include one son, Charles D. Glasco of Lake Charles; two daughters, Kathryn A. Nunez of Hackberry and Evelyn Veillon of Sulphur; one brother, J.D. McDonald of Indianapolis, Ind.; one sister, Drexy Ann Sander of Indian, Ind.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Rosalie Gordon — 1/19/2002 Funeral arrangements for Rosalie Gordon, 82, of 2019 East Church St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. Ollie Green — 1/19/2002 PITKIN — Funeral services for Ollie Ophilia Green, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Arkadelphia Baptist Church. The Rev. Carrol Bushnell will officiate. Burial will be in Buck Martin Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Green died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of the Pitkin area. Survivors include three sons, Dennie Dewight DeRamus of Pitkin, Don DeRamus of Roseburg, Ore., and Robert Earl Green of Stonewall; two daughters, Cheryl Mikalajazak of Washom, Texas, and Evelyn Curl of Oakdale; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Isaac Harris — 1/19/2002 SULPHUR — Graveside services for Isaac "Ike" Harris, 33, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 19, in Farquhar Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robison Funeral Home. Mr. Harris died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Lake Charles. Donie A. Hayes — 1/19/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Donie Ann Alston Hayes, 59, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. Noah Jones Jr. — 1/19/2002 Funeral arrangements for Noah Jones Jr., 49, of Welsh, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. Percy L. LaPoint — 1/19/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Percy L. LaPoint, 65, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 19, 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 from 12:30 p.m. Mr. LaPoint died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. He served in the Army from 1956 to 1958. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Klein LaPoint of Lake Arthur; three sons, Larry LaPoint and Donald LaPoint, both of Lake Arthur, and O'Neal LaPoint of Iota; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Jovita) Compton of Berwick; one brother, Rodney LaPoint of Gueydan; three sisters, Jeanette Derouen of Roanoke and Laura Fruge and Mary Duhon, both of Lake Arthur; and four grandchildren. Ernest J. Moore — 1/19/2002 Funeral arrangements for Ernest J. Moore, 40, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Thursday. Walter Morgan — 1/19/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Walter Morgan, 88, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 19, in First Church of Christ. Jack D. Harris and Roy Platt will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Morgan died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He was a 1931 graduate of Jennings High School. He retired from the family-owned soft-drink bottling company. He was a member of the Jennings Carnegie Library board for 22 years. He was a member of the Jennings Rotary Club for more than 50 years. He was a member of First Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Judy Guidry Morgan of Jennings; three daughters, Mrs. Fred (Betty) Trahan and Mrs. Mel (Bonnie) Schulthess, both of Jennings, and Mrs. Dale (Vickie) Boren of Lufkin, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Sam Nader — 1/19/2002 SULPHUR — Memorial services for Sam Nader, 82, of Austin, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, in Henning Memorial Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home in Austin. Mr. Nader died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002. He was a Methodist minister. Survivors include two sons, Sam J. Nader of Baton Rouge and Paul Nader of Austin; three daughters, Kathleen Nader, Elizabeth Hahn and Carol Nader, all of Austin; and seven grandchildren. Bertha Nixon — 1/19/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Bertha Rebecca Nixon, 93, of Nederland, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Garden Cemetery in Reeves. Additional arrangements are by Pat A. Riley Funeral Home of Nederland. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Nixon died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Kinder and a 19-year resident of Nederland. She was a retired lab technician, and she worked for Gulf. She was a member of Triangle Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Charles Ray Nixon of Bridge City, Texas; two daughters, Betty DeYoung of Estes Park, Colo., and Myrtle Lee Dowden of Nederland; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Triangle Baptist Church, the family said. Allie M. Trotta — 1/19/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Allie M. Trotta, 66, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 19, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carylss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A Scripture service and rosary were held Friday. Mrs. Trotta died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Hackberry and had lived in Sulphur most of her life. She worked at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital in Lake Charles, and she retired from Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus. She was a former member of the Prompt Succor Catholic Church choir and the Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include one son, Joseph "Jeff" Woods of Orange, Texas; four daughters, Joni Mire, Jackie Denny, Jennifer Smith and Michelle Trotta, all of Sulphur; one sister, Dolores Dronet of Sulphur; one brother, Manuel Dronet of Sulphur; her mother, Alvenia Dronet of Sulphur; and five grandchildren. Geraldine G. Washington — 1/19/2002 Funeral arrangements for Geraldine Goodwill Washington, 77, of 104 North Prater St., will be at announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. Carrie T. Butler — 1/20/2002 Funeral arrangements for Carrie T. Butler, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. Mrs. Mary A. Drake — 1/20/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mary A. Drake, 72, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 9:52 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. Betty T. Eaglin — 1/20/2002 Funeral arrangements for Betty T. Eaglin, 94, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. Hazel D. Fontenot — 1/20/2002 Funeral arrangements for Hazel D. Fontenot, 90, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Fannie C. Guidry — 1/20/2002 VINTON — Funeral services for Fannie C. Guidry, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Lee Perkins and Bill Holifield will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Guidry died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in her residence. A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Vinton most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vinton and of the Eastern Star Lodge for more than 40 years. Survivors include one son, Wayne Hardin of Houston; one daughter, Nancy Benoit of Vinton; one brother, Orvey Chaisson of Orange, Texas; two sisters, Mable Chapman of Vinton and Naida Dugas of Westlake; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Donie A. Hayes — 1/20/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Donie Ann Alston Hayes, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 20, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Hayes died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Alan Hayes and Buford "Buddy" Hayes, both of DeQuincy; two daughters, Annette Bertrand of Conroe, Texas, and Katherine Brown of DeQuincy; one sister, Katherine Stewart of DeQuincy; and five grandchildren. Mabel L. Hebert — 1/20/2002 HECKER — Graveside services for Mabel L. Hebert, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Hebert Cemetery. The Rev. John Moffit will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hebert died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Hecker. She was Catholic. Survivors include one daughter, Pat Hebert of Hecker; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Bessie M. Johnson — 1/20/2002 Funeral arrangements for Bessie Mae Johnson, 80, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died at 9:31 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. Sherman LeDoux — 1/20/2002 Funeral arrangements for Sherman LeDoux, 79, of New Orleans, formerly of Moss Bluff, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a New Orleans hospital. Edith E. Lisotta — 1/20/2002 Funeral services for Edith Elliot Lisotta, 76, will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Lisotta died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a former bookkeeper and office manager for various businesses in Lake Charles. She was Catholic. Survivors include one son, Thomas Metzger of Westlake; one sister, Betty Carpenter of Moss Bluff; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the family, the family said. Ella E. Moore — 1/20/2002 Funeral arrangements for Ella Elizabeth Moore, 75, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. Rosa M. Myers — 1/20/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Rosa Mae Myers, 52, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Sulphur hospital. Frank B. Newcomer Jr. — 1/20/2002 Funeral services for Frank B. Newcomer Jr., 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in St. Luke-Simpson United Metho-dist Church. The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. New-comer died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, where he was past president of the men's club. He was a retired freight solicitor for Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a 1942 graduate of Lake Charles High School. Survivors include his wife, Dorothea B. Newcomer of Lake Charles; one daughter, Linda Thomas of Bogalousa; one brother, Donald Newcomer of Houston; three sisters, Margaret Guth of Lake Charles, Gloria Hebert of Mandeville and Betty Stoddard of Houma; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Bertha R. Nixon — 1/20/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Bertha R. Nixon, 93, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens in Reeves. Mrs. Nixon died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in her residence. Zita Ordeneaux — 1/20/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Zita Ordeneaux, 79, will be announced by Matthews and Son. She died at 6:05 p.m Sunday in a Jennings care center. Claudia J. Rumer — 1/20/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Claudia J. "Dinkie" Rumer, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Mrs. Rumer died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in her residence. Thomas Toney — 1/20/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Thomas Toney, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mr. Toney died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in a Shreveport care center. Richard Wright — 1/20/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Richard Wright, 45, of Sulphur, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. Mavis Beard — 1/21/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Mavis Beard, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Beard died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Sulphur-Edgerly area. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, where she was a member of its Altar Society. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 179 and the Catholic Daughters Court 1255. Survivors include her husband, Merlin J. Beard of Sulphur; two sons, Douglas Allen Beard and Jack Kevin Beard, both of Sulphur; two daughters, Janet Brown and Deborah "Dee" LaBorde, both of Sulphur; one sister, Annie Ruth Vassar of Sulphur; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Dale Bueker — 1/21/2002 LONGVILLE — Memorial services for Dale Bueker, 72, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 21, in Longville Baptist Church. The Rev. Jake Mullicen will officiate. Mr. Bueker died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Omaha, Neb. He worked at Goodyear Tire Co. before moving to Longville 10 years ago. In Longville, he worked as a wholesale tire dealer. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Mary N. Bueker of Longville; two sons, Steven A. Bueker of Shreveport and Carl J. Bueker of Alaska; three stepsons, David Nunez and Mike Nunez, both of Austin, Texas, and Chuck Nunez of Houston; one stepdaughter, Terri Lofton of Moss Bluff; one brother, Robert C. Bueker of Schertz, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Bueker of Bryan, Texas, and Betty Bueker of San Antonio; and three grandchildren. Mary P. Byrd — 1/21/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Mary Paul Byrd, 62, of Hornbeck, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Florien. Mrs. Byrd died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in her residence. Shirley M. Cryer — 1/21/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Shirley Maxcine Cryer, 83, of DeRidder, will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. She died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in a local care center. Hazel D. Fontenot — 1/21/2002 BELL CITY — Funeral services for Hazel D. Fontenot, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Bell City and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and was formerly active at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Nathan R. Fontenot of Lake Charles, Paul H. Fontenot of Lafayette, Donald E. Fontenot of Moss Bluff and Tony Fontenot of Houston; three daughters, Dot F. Lavoi, Sue F. Breaux and Linda F. Granger, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Totsie Hines of Houma; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Jesner Guillory — 1/21/2002 Funeral services for Jesner "T-Boy" Guillory, 70, of LeBleu Settlement, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Guillory died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Fenton and lived in Westlake for 14 years. He moved to LeBleu Settlement seven years ago. He was a graduate of Fenton High School and Louisiana Technical College/Sowela campus. He was a member of Ironworkers Local 678/710. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Rae Arville Guillory of LeBleu Settlement; two sons, Glenn R. Guillory of Frankville, Ala., and James Wade Guillory of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Jacqueline Marie Guillory Brock of Newnan, Ga.; two stepdaughters, Vonda Kaye Holland of Lake Charles and Laura Anne Cunningham of Broussard; one brother, Ernest Guillory of LeBleu Settlement; two sisters, Lorenza Savant of LeBleu Settlement and Amaloyd Savant of Iowa; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Beth E. Jaeger — 1/21/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Beth E. Jaeger, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mrs. Jaeger died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in a Rosepine care center. DeVona B. Johnson — 1/21/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for DeVona B. Johnson, 64, of Port Arthur, Texas, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Port Arthur hospital. Sherman LeDoux — 1/21/2002 Funeral services for Sherman LeDoux, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Nash will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. LeDoux died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in a New Orleans hospital. He was a native of Jennings and lived in Moss Bluff for more than 40 years. He moved to Marrero three years ago. He was an ironworker and a former member of Ironworkers Local 710. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 9933 in Moss Bluff. Survivors include one daughter, Mae Cox of Marrero; two brothers, Mack Allen LeDoux of Arlington, Texas, and Lowell LeDoux of Brookhaven, Miss.; two sisters, Alice Newton of Gonzales and Betty Henning of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Anna LeJeune — 1/21/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Anna LeJeune, 52, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 1:02 p.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. Luther Marze Sr. — 1/21/2002 ANACOCO — Funeral services for Luther Marze Sr., 81, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Prewitts Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Marze died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in his residence. Matthew Miller — 1/21/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Matthew Miller, 22, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday in Egan. Zita Ordoneaux — 1/21/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Zita Ordoneaux, 80, of Jennings, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Miss Ordoneaux died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in a local care center. Brenda J. Racca — 1/21/2002 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Brenda J. Racca, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Blanchard will officiate. Burial will be in Crown Point Cemetery in Holbrook. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Racca died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Westlake. She was a native of DeQuincy and a longtime resident of Westlake. Survivors include her husband, Warren Racca of Westlake; five daughters, Rebecca Price, Vonda Childs, Ronda Dickerson and Melissa Racca, all of Westlake, and Tammy Roy of Lake Charles; one sister, Judy DeVille of Edgerly; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the family, the family said. Mrs. Andrew Reed — 1/21/2002 Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew (Dorothy McMillin) Reed, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Revs. Scott DesOrmeaux and H.E. "Bud" Wagner will officiate. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Richardson Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Reed died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Harrisonburg and had lived in Sulphur since 1942. She worked for the Calcasieu Marine National Bank from 1944-51. She was active in the Lake Charles Chapter of the Post-Polio Association and support group. She was a former member of the Great Books Study Club, League of Delphi Chapter, the R.W. Vincent PTO, and the Sulphur High School Band Boosters. She was a 50-year member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Richard Andrew Reed of Sulphur and Douglas P. Reed of Boston; one daughter, Mrs. F. Conrad (Lauralyn) Zeisig of Houston; three brothers, W. Perry McMillin Jr. and Murphy McMillin, both of Jena, and Charlie McMillin of Orange Park, Fla.; five sisters, Elizabeth M. Girlinghouse of Nebo, and Sarah McMillin, Mary M. Trahan, Carolyn M. O'Quain and Elva M. Vance, all of Sulphur; and one grandchild. Ollie Breaux — 1/22/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Ollie Breaux, 91, of Mermentau, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. Gladys Cain — 1/22/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral arrangements for Gladys Cain, 86, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Gueydan care center. George R. Carver — 1/22/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for George R. Carver, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Carver died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. James Coleman — 1/22/2002 Funeral arrangements for James Coleman, 70, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. Miscal T. Coles Jr. — 1/22/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Miscal Temple Coles Jr., 74, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Mark Goins and Claude Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Coles died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He retired as a Welsh Police Department radio dispatcher after 32 years. He was a member of the Louisiana Law Enforcement Association. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Coles of Welsh; two stepsons, Robert Daley Jr. of Roanoke and Ronny Dale Daley of Hayes; one brother, Vernon Coles of Welsh; three sisters, Wila Mae Koskela of Lake Charles and Francis Hargraves and Sarah Thorn, both of Houston; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Laurence F. Dartez — 1/22/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Laurence Falcon Dartez, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Tuesday, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. and a rosary. Mrs. Dartez died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Rayne. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America and the Ladies Altar Society. She was the recipient of the Bishop's Service "The Companion of Honors." Survivors include her husband, Paul Dartez; two sons, David Dartez of San Antonio and Joseph Dartez of Pearl River; six daughters, Carole Chaffe of Austin, Texas, Jane Poynter Webb of Baton Rouge, Mary Smith of Clear Lake, Texas, Suzanne Todd of Houston and Julie Broussard and Ellen Deters, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Ollie Hulin of Scott; 27 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Fannie M. Fontenot — 1/22/2002 OBERLIN — Funeral services for Fannie Mae Gordon Fontenot, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 7 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Fontenot died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. She was the caretaker at Reed Cemetery. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Curtis J. Fontenot of Oberlin; one son, Curtis Harlan Fontenot of Lafayette; two daughters, Frances West of Oakdale and Jane Fontenot of Lafayette; one brother, James A. Gordon of Oakdale; five grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. James W. Holmes — 1/22/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for James W. Holmes, 74, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. Bertha F. Lee — 1/22/2002 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Bertha Fuselier Lee, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Lee died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Indian Village. She was a member of the American Contract Bridge Club. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy Ivy Lee of Westlake; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Sanner of Sulphur; one brother, David Fuselier of Houston; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Anna LeJeune — 1/22/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Anna LeJeune, 52, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 22, in Jesus Worship Center. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. LeJeune died at 1:02 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in the local hospital. Matthew L. Miller — 1/22/2002 EVANGELINE — Funeral services for Matthew Lynn Miller, 22, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 22, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark Derise will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery un-der the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is ongoing. A rosary was recited Monday. Mr. Miller died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002. He was a native of Crowley. He was a ranch manager for the Lazy M. Ranch. Survivors include two sisters, Kim Millward-Leeds of England and Wendy Duhon of Evangeline; his parents, Lynn and Phoebe Miller of Evangeline; maternal grandparents, Loyd "Sonny" and Loah Simar of Jennings; and paternal grandmother, Ollie Miller of Evangeline. Memorial donations may be made to the Matthew Miller Memorial Fund, c/o The Bank, P.O. Box 3787, or 314 N. Main St., Jennings, LA 70546, the family said. Ralph J. Prejean Sr. — 1/22/2002 Funeral services for Ralph Joseph Prejean Sr., 73, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, from the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Prejean died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 69 years. He was an alumnus of Landry High School and a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University. He was a Navy veteran. He was co-founder of the Prejean Lounge, and he owned and operated the Prejean Insurance and Real Estate Agency from 1966 to 1997. He was a former member of the Southwest Louisiana Association of Realtors and the Lake Charles Board of Realtors; he was the board president. He was the 1972 Realtor of the year and the 1991 recipient of the president's award. He was a three-time director of the Louisiana Realtors Association. Survivors include five sons, Glen A. Prejean of Orlando, Fla., Jon A. Prejean of Houston and Gary P. Prejean, Ralph J. Prejean Jr. and Daniel P. Prejean, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Hester Prejean Kirsch of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Andrew Reed — 1/22/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew (Dorothy McMillin) Reed, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Revs. Scott DesOrmeaux and H.E. "Bud" Wagnar will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Richardson Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Reed died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in her residence. She was born in Harrisonburg and had lived in Sulphur since 1942. She worked for Calcasieu Marine National Bank from 1944 to 1951. She was a former member of the Great Books Study Club, League of Delphi Chapter, the R.W. Vincent PTO and the Sulphur High School Band Boosters. She participated in ceramics through the Sulphur Recreation Department, and she was active in the Lake Charles Chapter of the Post-Polio Association and support group. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for 50 years. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Richard Andrew Reed of Sulphur and Douglas P. Reed of Boston; one daughter, Mrs. F. Conrad (Lauralyn) Zeisig of Houston; three brothers, W. Perry McMillin Jr. and Murphy McMillin, both of Jena, and Charlie McMillin of Orange Park, Fla.; five sisters, Elizabeth M. Girlinghouse of Nebo and Sarah McMillin, Mary M. Trahan, Carolyn M. O'Quain and Elva M. Vance, all of Sulphur; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Institute for Research and Rehabilitation, Post-Polio Clinic, 1333 Moursund, Houston, TX 77030-3405, the family said. James E. Rumer — 1/22/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for James E. "Jim" Rumer, 65, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Rumer died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in DeRidder. Thora N. Turpin — 1/22/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Thora Nixon Turpin, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Hal Hutchinson will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the church. Mrs. Turpin died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a 1938 graduate of Sulphur High School and was her class valedictorian. She was a former employee of Borden's Ice Cream Shop in Lake Charles and Montgomery Wards. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office in 1983 as a deputy and dispatcher after 10 years. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Love Chapter and the Ladies of the Sahara. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy B. Turpin; one stepson, Ross Turpin of Sulphur; two stepdaughters, Doris Duhon of Cameron and Jan Jamison of Sulphur; seven stepgrandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. Louis Victorian — 1/22/2002 Funeral arrangements for Louis Victorian, 91, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. Ollie Breaux — 1/23/2002 LACASSINE — Funeral services for Ollie Breaux, 91, of Mermentau, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 23, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Breaux died at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in her residence. Gladys V. Cain — 1/23/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Gladys V. Cain, 90, of Klondike, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 23, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery. Mrs. Cain died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a Gueydan care center. DeRiece R. Carroll — 1/23/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for DeRiece Roslyn Carroll, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. She died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in her residence. David Dugas — 1/23/2002 OBERLIN — Funeral services for David Dugas, 37, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:45 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Dugas died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in his residence. Survivors include one brother, Mark Dugas of Oberlin; two sisters, Angela Guidry and Christine Meaux, both of Oberlin; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis (Jane) Dugas of Oberlin; and his maternal grandmother, Aza Deshotel of Basile. Fannie G. Fontenot — 1/23/2002 OBERLIN — Funeral services for Fannie Mae Gordon Fontenot, 66, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 23, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Fontenot died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Nelda L. Foux — 1/23/2002 Funeral services for Nelda Lynn Foux, 66, of Iowa, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Cliff Rucker will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Foux died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Winnfield, and she had lived in Iowa for 30 years. She graduated from Winnfield High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University and a master's from McNeese State University. She taught at Lacassine High School for 35 years. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and was a former Jeff Davis Parish teacher of the year. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Elden "Bee" Foux of Iowa, La.; three daughters, Angela Mortazavi of Houston, Anita Sanders of Lake Charles and Michelle Musgrove of Monroe; one brother, Murdock Anders of Alexandria; and four grandchildren. Jeanette G. Fowlkes — 1/23/2002 Funeral arrangements for Jeanette G. Fowlkes, 76, of Lake Charles, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. Kristina M. Goebel — 1/23/2002 KINDER — Funeral arrangements for Kristina M. Goebel, 21, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Kinder. Rosalie Gordon — 1/23/2002 Funeral services for Rosalie Susie Gordon, 81, of 2019 East Church St., will be at 10 a.m. Thurs-day, Jan. 24, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Nathan Wykoff will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Gordon died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in a Kinder care center. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Frankie M. Foreman Prudhomme of Kinder; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Edna M. Hayes — 1/23/2002 Funeral services for Edna May Hayes, 93, of Edgewater, Fla., will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy M. Maier will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Additional arrangements are by Baldwin Brothers Memorial Care Services of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Hayes died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Edgewater. She was a native of Lake Charles, and she had lived in Edgewater since 1996. She retired from Auto Electric & Magneto Shop as a bookkeeper after 25 years. She was a member of First Christian Church and M M Embroidery Club in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Charley D. Hayes of Mountain Home, Ark., and Richard G. Hayes of Edgewater; one sister, Fannie B. Dean of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church, 2525 Second Ave., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. DeVona B. Johnson — 1/23/2002 Richard D. Wright — 1/23/2002 DEQUINCY — Private graveside services for DeVona Belle Johnson, 64, of Port Arthur, Texas, and her son, Richard D. "Ricky" Wright, 45, of Sulphur, will be held at a later date. The bodies were cremated. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Miss Johnson died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in a Port Arthur hospital. Mr. Wright died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Sulphur. Rosa M. Myers — 1/23/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Rosa Mae Myers, 52, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 23, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 8:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. Alma Richardson — 1/23/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Alma Richardson, 69, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the local hospital. Valma M. Saal — 1/23/2002 GUEYDAN — Funeral services for Valma Morgan Meaux Saal, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 23, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Saal died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. Lawrence Breaux — 1/24/2002 VINTON — Funeral services for Lawrence "Big Daddy" Breaux, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Breaux died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. He moved from Iowa to Vinton in 1923. He was a rice farmer and a cattleman until 1969. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, "Plum" Vincent of Vinton; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Cornelia Broussard — 1/24/2002 CREOLE — Funeral services for Cornelia Broussard, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Bargeman Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Charles E. Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Bargeman Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday in the church. She died Monday, Jan. 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron. She was a member of Bargeman Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Carrie M. Butler — 1/24/2002 Funeral services for Carrie Mae Butler, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Timothy Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home Mrs. Butler died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include four sons, Richard C. Butler III of Westlake, Carey G. Butler of Lake Charles, Gregory E. Butler of New Orleans and Matthew Butler of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Toby Butler of Baytown, Texas, Susie B. Smith of Pasadena, Texas, and Cynthia B. Pitre and Gertrude K. Butler Hardy, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Calvin Thomas of Los Angeles; three sisters, Victoria Roberts of Opelousas, Octavia Brown of Lake Charles and Emily Lawrence of Los Angeles; 22 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. J.C. Demeritt — 1/24/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for J.C. Demeritt, 74, will be announced by Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Sulphur hospital. Suni Downey — 1/24/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Suni Downey, 62, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 24, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. She died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Leesville. Betty Eaglin — 1/24/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Betty Eaglin, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Eaglin died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002. She was a native of Welsh. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Survivors include six grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Vera P. Flanders — 1/24/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Vera Pate Flanders, 89, of Glenmora, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local care center. Kristina Goebel — 1/24/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Kristina Goebel, 18, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.L. Smith, Scott Coon and J.R. Nesmith will officiate. Burial will be in Wisby Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. She died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Kinder. She was a lifelong resident of Kinder. She was a 2000 graduate of Kinder High School. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one brother, Kaleb E. Goebel of Kinder; one sister, Karla Sue Goebel of Kinder; her father, Karl E. Goebel of Houston; her mother, Sue Wisby Goebel of Kinder; paternal grandparents, Alfred and Lena Goebel of Elton; maternal grandfather, Willard Wisby of Gulfport, Miss.; and maternal great-grandmother, Mattie Wisby of Pitkin. Arvin J. Graves — 1/24/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Arvin J. Graves, 67, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hennigan Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Graves died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in his residence. Edna M. Hayes — 1/24/2002 Funeral services for Edna May Hayes, 93, of Edgewater, Fla., will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy M. Maier will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Additional arrangements are by Baldwin Brothers Memorial Care Services of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Hayes died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Edgewater. She was a native of Lake Charles, and she had lived in Edgewater since 1996. She retired from Auto Electric & Magneto Shop as a bookkeeper after 25 years. She was a member of First Christian Church and M M Embroidery Club in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Charley D. Hayes of Mountain Home, Ark., and Richard G. Hayes of Edgewater; one sister, Fannie B. Dean of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church, 2525 Second Ave., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Buford S. Howell — 1/24/2002 Funeral services for Buford Samuel Howell, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Friday. Mr. Howell died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Fields, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a car salesman in Lake Charles for 20 years. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Howell of Lake Charles; two sons, Robert Howell of West Monroe and Kenneth Wayne Howell of Gillis; two daughters, Joan Howell Deason and Margaret "Mitzie" Howell Lee, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ethel Jeffers — 1/24/2002 CALCASIEU — Funeral services for Ethel Jeffers, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Alexandria under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Jeffers died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Thad Johnson — 1/24/2002 REEVES — Graveside services for Thad Johnson, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in LeBlanc Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn Ducharme will officiate. Arrangements are by Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today. Mr. Johnson died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in the Kinder hospital. He was born in Reeves, and he grew up in Orange, Texas. He was a 1931 graduate of Orange High School. He was an alumnus of the University of Chicago and the Newspaper Institute of America. He was sports editor for the Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise for 37 years. He was a charter member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Writers Division and the Texas Sportswriter Association. He was a co-founder of the hall of fame. He was a member of the Society for American Baseball Research. He helped raise funds to build the Babe Didrickson Zaharias Memorial and Museum. He was a former member of Beamont's Downtown Kiwanis Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was president emeritus of the Allen Parish Library Control Board, and he was a past president of the South Central Louisiana Library Association. Survivors include two nephews. Burley H. Laughlin — 1/24/2002 Funeral services for Burley Harvey Laughlin, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Ducat will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Mr. Laughlin died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Gueydan and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was Protestant and a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Emma Fontenot Laughlin of Lake Charles; three sons, Harvey Dale Laughlin, Francis Rick Laughlin and Roger Wallace Laughlin, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Debra K. Laughlin and Vickie Laughlin Credeur, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ruby Pearson, Irma Vallery and Vivian Kibodeaux, all of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Carol A. LeJeune — 1/24/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Carol Ann LeJeune, 54, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. Alice C. McCurley — 1/24/2002 Funeral services for Alice C. McCurley, 92, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in Graceland Cemetery. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Arrangements are by Robinson Memorial Funeral Home in Sulphur. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. McCurley died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in a Baytown, Texas, hospital. She was a native of Mount Pleasant, Texas, lived in Lake Charles most of her life and had lived in LaPorte, Texas. She was a nurse's assistant for many years at W.O. Moss Regional Medical Center and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, from which she retired in 1975. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was active in WSCS and the senior high MYF group and held offices at University Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, William H. "Bill" McCurley Jr. of Carlyss; one daughter, Mrs. Harlin B. (Mable) Shank of Leesville; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to "Pennies from Heaven" at Wesley United Methodist Church, 423 Live Oak St., Sulphur, LA 70663, the family said. Karen R. Mihlbauer — 1/24/2002 IOTA — Funeral services for Karen Roy Mihlbauer, 35, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 24, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Wednesday. She died at 2:17 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Sulphur. Survivors include two daughters, Amber Mihlbauer and Leigh Ann Mihlbauer, both of League, Texas; one brother, Kendall James Roy of Sulphur; one sister, Karla R. Powell of Lake Charles; her mother, Clara Roy of Sulphur; and her grandmother, Hazel Roy Cassard of Iota. Charles W. Rawl Jr. — 1/24/2002 Funeral arrangements for Charles W. Rawl Jr., 44, of Houston, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. Alma B. Richardson — 1/24/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Alma Beird Richardson, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in First United Methodist Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Carolyn Volentine will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Richardson died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Starks-DeQuincy area. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of DeQuincy, where she was active in various groups. Survivors include three sons, Billy Richardson Jr. and Jon Richardson, both of DeQuincy, and Michael Richardson of Jarreau; one daughter, Yvonne Adams of Evanston, Wyo.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of DeQuincy building fund or a charity of one's choice, the family said. Mildred R. Sims — 1/24/2002 LAFAYETTE — Memorial services for Mildred Marie (Ritchey) Sims, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church. The body was donated to science. Mrs. Sims died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Lafayette. She was a native of Lafayette. She earned a bachelor's degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1937 and a master's in education from LSU in 1952. She taught home economics in Broussard and Milton. She became a certified dietitian in 1942. She worked at the Ward Belmont finishing school in Nashville, Tenn. She became a certified teacher in 1947. She taught special education in Lafayette Parish for eight years, and she taught fourth grade at Oak Park Elementary School for five years. She was supervising teacher at College Oaks for McNeese State University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International. She retired from the Lake Charles school system in 1972. She served one year as principal of Immaculate Conception Catholic School. She served on the Lafayette Planning Commission and on the boards of various charities. Survivors include one son, Tom Sims of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Lottie Pryor of Dallas; two brothers, Dan Ritchey of Lafayette and Charles Ritchey of Point Clear, Ala.; two sisters, Mary Alice Ritchey of Lafayette and Lottie Ruth Clement of Houston; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. Anna L. Soileau — 1/24/2002 VILLE PLATTE — Funeral services for Anna Lou Soileau, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 24, from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of LaVille Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Wednesday. Mrs. Soileau died at 9:32 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Arnaudville and a former resident of Opelousas. She had lived in Ville Platte for 62 years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, and she participated in a rosary prayer group and an adoration hour. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Hosea "Joey" Soileau and Mark Chadwick Soileau, both of Ville Platte, and Dr. William Keith Soileau of New Orleans; three daughters, Annette Soileau Breaux of Lafayette, Jacqueline Soileau Clements of Luling and Karen Soileau Wall of Welsh; one brother, Andy Stelly of Opelousas; two sisters, Mrs. Grady (Edith) Franchebois of Lewisburg and Mrs. George (Norma) Beaugh of Morgan City; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Walter Sonnier — 1/24/2002 MORSE — Funeral services for Walter Sonnier, 91, will be at noon Friday, Jan. 25, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Mr. Sonnier died at 4:47 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. Saphronia B. Stewart — 1/24/2002 Funeral arrangements for Saphronia B. Stewart, 62, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. Robert W. Batchelor — 1/25/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Robert Wayne Batchelor, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in First Pentecostal Church of Kinder. The Rev. T.L. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Batchelor died at 1 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder. He was a 1956 graduate of Kinder High School. He retired from the state Department of Transportation after 30 years. He had been a deputy sheriff for Allen Parish for 13 years. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Kinder. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Bell Batchelor of Kinder; one son, Robert "Robbie" Batchelor Jr. of Kinder; two daughters, Darleen Batchelor and Melissa Batchelor, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Warren Batchelor of Nederland, Texas, and Dwight Batchelor of Kinder; two sisters, Dracy Billings and Pamela Koch, both of Kinder; his mother, Ruby Ethel Savant Batchelor of Kinder; and six grandchildren. Karen L. Brewer — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Karen Leslie Brewer, 39, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Shedied Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was an alumna of Barbe High School and attended Louisiana Tech University and McNeese State University. Survivors include two daughters, Lauren Ashley Olmsted and Angela Marie Euliarte, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Andrew Martin Brewer II of Fairhope, Ala.; two sisters, Katherine B. Brewer of Maurice and Lacey E. Brewer of Gulf Shores, Ala.; and her parents, Ronald F. and Katherine Brewer of Lake Charles. James Coleman — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for James "Brother" Coleman, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in King's Funeral Home. Perry Dangerfield will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Coleman died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Abbeville and had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. He retired from Laborer's Local 207 after 23 years. He was a deacon in Ear of the Annointed Eye Ministry. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia DeJean Coleman of Lake Charles; one son, Horace Henry of West Palm Beach, Fla.; three daughters, Robbie Henry of Westlake, Cynthia Stewart of Lake Charles and Penny Coleman of Houston; three brothers, Billy Vallin of the Philippines, and Elsworth Coleman Jr. and Tofedius Coleman, both of Port Arthur, Texas; eight sisters, Shirley Smith of Cary, N.C., Oneda White of Woodbridge, Va., and Alberta Breaux, Emma Lou May, Mary Lou Threats, Roberta Thompson, Hattie Finney and Geraldine Harmon, all of Port Arthur; two stepbrothers, Jimmy Thibodeaux and Ronnie Thibodeaux, both of Houston; one stepsister, Pam Harris of Lake Charles; his mother, Oneda Small Coleman of Port Arthur; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Earl J. Craig Sr. — 1/25/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Earl James Craig Sr., 66, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the Sulphur hospital. Douglas Davison — 1/25/2002 Funeral arrangements for Douglas Davison, 70, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. Jason C. Demeritt — 1/25/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Jason C. Demeritt, 74, of DeRidder, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon King will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Demeritt died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. He lived in Sulphur for 47 years before moving to DeRidder six years ago. He was a Navy veteran. He retired as a sales representative for Home Builders in Sulphur after 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Dowers Demeritt of DeRidder; two sons, Blane Demeritt of Sulphur and Danny Demeritt of DeRidder; one daughter, Marsha LaVergne of Sugartown; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mary V. Drake — 1/25/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann ''Fatty'' Vickers Drake, 72, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in the New Jeruselum Baptist Church. The Revs. Nathan and Adam Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in the Eastridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. A wake will be 5-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Drake died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Elton, she lived in Welsh most of her life. She was a member of Jones United Methodist Church for many years before uniting with the New Birth Full Gospel where she was a member of the Mission Department and the choir. Survivors include six daughters, Jacqueline Gray/Guillory, Jennifer Gray and Joyce Vickers Prudhomme, all of Lake Charles, Dora Hamilton and Carol Morgan, both of Houston, and Rose Ann Drake of Jennings; three sons, Harold Gray Sr. of Boise, Idaho, Brandi Hill of Lafayette and Timothy Hill of Lake Charles; four sisters, Essie Vickers of Jennings and Octavia Moore, Della Eaglin and Lola Guillory, all of Welsh; six brothers, James Vickers, Freddie Vickers, Alexander Vickers and Michael Vickers, all of Welsh, Johnnie Vickers of Norfolk, Va. and Tommy Vickers of Connecticut; 24 grandchildren; and 56 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Vera P. Flanders — 1/25/2002 GLENMORA — Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Pate Flanders, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Flanders died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in an Oakdale care center. Goldie Fletcher — 1/25/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Goldie Fletcher, 87, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Rosepine care center. James W. Holmes — 1/25/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for James W. Holmes, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Israelite Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Holmes died at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Oakdale. Elaine B. Jinks — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Elaine Bertrand Jinks, 82, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rodney Begnaud and Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Jinks died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a retired J.C. Penney employee. She was a member of the LaGrange Lunch Bunch, the Kress Lunch Bunch and the Mall Walkers. Survivors include one son, Ronnie C. Jinks of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Brenda Jinks Begnaud of Olla; one sister, Georgia Durand of Houston; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Bessis M. Johnson — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Bessis Mae "Sweet" Johnson, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Union Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. C.E. Easterling will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Johnson died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Abbeville and had lived in Lake Charles for 39 years. She was a member of Garden Gethsemane Church. Survivors include one son, David Lee Harris of Sulphur; one daughter, Iris Lilly of Lake Charles; two sisters, Peggy Lee of St. Joel, Fla., and Mazie Necessary of Abbeville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Noah Jones Jr. — 1/25/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Noah Jones Jr., 49, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. William D. Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Bon Pasteur Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Jones died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Janet Zeno of Welsh; two sons, Noah Zeno of Welsh and Titus Jones of Roanoke; three daughters, Nakita Jones Hattley of Kansas City, Mo., Niaja Jones of Welsh and Janel Zeno of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters, Patricia Randolph of Welsh, Peggy Williams of Monroe and Lucy Johnson of Los Angeles; and five grandchildren. George H. Knowlton III — 1/25/2002 Funeral arrangements for George Henry Knowlton III, 59, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday in a local hospital. Joseph F. Lavine — 1/25/2002 Funeral arrangements for Joseph F. Lavine, 86, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. Carol A. LeJeune — 1/25/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Carol Ann LeJeune, 54, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 25, in Jesus Worship Center. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. LeJeune died at 11:32 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in her residence. Ella E. Moore — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Ella Elizabeth Moore, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Moore died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Holmwood, and she had lived in Lake Charles for nine years. Survivors include her husband, Frank Moore Sr. of Lake Charles; two sons, Frank Moore Jr. of Canyon Country, Calif., and Melvin Hollins of Pacoima, Calif.; five daughters, Barbara Laster of England, Ark., Judith Degraphenreed of Sylmar, Calif., Terrance Gwendolyn Forsythe of Tarzana, Calif., Carolyn Greenwood of Pacoima and Carmen Moore of Panorama, Calif.; five brothers, Johnny Clark of Pacoima, Truman Clark of Canyon Country and Stanley Clark, Elliot Clark and Wilfred Clark, all of Lake Charles; three sisters, Rose Charles of Westlake and Maire Declouet and Louise King, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ernest J. Moore — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Ernest J. Moore, 39, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Moore died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002. Henry Moore — 1/25/2002 Funeral arrangements for Henry Moore, 31 will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Tuesdayin Lake Charles. Dixie Richmond — 1/25/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Dixie Richmond, 63, of Hackberry will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Sulphur hospital. Senegal infant — 1/25/2002 Graveside services for Maurius Teon Senegal, infant son of Mark and Heather (Malbreau) Senegal, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 25, at Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include one sister, Irony Senegal of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Roger Antoine and Mark Senegal Sr., both of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Felton Malbreau Jr.; paternal great-grandmother, Lula Senegal of Lake Charles; and maternal great-grandfather, Curtis Tuston of Daly City, Calif. Mildred R. Sims — 1/25/2002 LAFAYETTE — Memorial services for Mildred Marie (Ritchey) Sims, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church. The body was donated to science. Mrs. Sims died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Lafayette. She was a native of Lafayette. She earned a bachelor's degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1937 and a master's in education from LSU in 1952. She taught home economics in Broussard and Milton. She became a certified dietitian in 1942. She worked at the Ward Belmont finishing school in Nashville, Tenn. She became a certified teacher in 1947. She taught special education in Lafayette Parish for eight years, and she taught fourth grade at Oak Park Elementary School for five years. She was supervising teacher at College Oaks for McNeese State University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International. She retired from the Lake Charles school system in 1972. She served one year as principal of Immaculate Conception Catholic School. She served on the Lafayette Planning Commission and on the boards of various charities. Survivors include one son, Tom Sims of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Lottie Pryor of Dallas; two brothers, Dan Ritchey of Lafayette and Charles Ritchey of Point Clear, Ala.; two sisters, Mary Alice Ritchey of Lafayette and Lottie Ruth Clement of Houston; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. Verna Slate — 1/25/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Verna Slate, of Oberlin, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. Robert Tyler — 1/25/2002 Funeral arrangements for Robert Tyler, 86, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local care center. Naomi G. Valiare — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Naomi G. Valiare, 64, will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 26, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11:40 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Valiare died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Eunice, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. She was a member of Christian Mothers and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Aristille Valiare of Lake Charles; one son, Thomas Valiare of Houston; two daughters, Lesha Brown of Canyon Lake, Texas, and Anita Deruso of Aurora, Colo.; one brother, Karl Green of Eunice; five sisters, Surrona Davis and Betty Price, both of Lake Charles, Mattie Lee Jones of Beaumont, Texas, Janetta Stevens of Eunice and Ezola Gregory of Breaux Bridge; and nine grandchildren. Edwin Victorian — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Edwin Victorian, 91, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Victorian died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Oberlin, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia L. Victorian of Lake Charles; four sons, Phillip Victorian, Fred Victorian, Harry Victorian and Elray Victorian, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Loretta Victorian Knobles of Columbia, S.C., Lucy Victorian LaSalle of Lake Charles, Laura Bell Goodly of Beaumont, Calif., and Mary Lemelle of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Beatrice Rougeau of Lamar, Texas, and Bertia Guillory of Oberlin; 25 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Jimmie S. Walker Sr. — 1/25/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Jimmie S. Walker Sr., 81, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery. Mr. Walker died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Anacoco. Mrs. Geraldine G. Washington — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Mrs. Geraldine ''Gerry'' Goodwill Washington will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 26, in the Reeves Temple CME Church. The Rev. Edward Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the Hamilton Memorial Gardens under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Washington died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in a local hospital. A native of Longville, she had lived in lake Charles most of her life. She was a longtime member of the Reeves Temple CME Church where she was a member of the Missionary. Survivors include one daughter, Jewel Lovetta Washington Carter of Lake Charles; three sons, Spencer L. Washington Sr. of Key West, Fla., Artie C. Washington Sr. of Lake Charles and Garry W. Washington of Mossville; one sister, Edith R. Simon of Lake Charles; one brother, Charles Goodwill Jr. of Peoria, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Hazel B. Wingett — 1/25/2002 Funeral services for Hazel Breaux Wingett, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Wingett died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Lake Charles. She graduated from Iowa High School. She was a secretary for Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessors in the 1930s and '40s. She was the first woman school bus driver for the Iowa area from 1967 to '74. She volunteered in the Memorial Hospital Auxillary for 17 years. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, past treasurer of the St. Raphael Atar Society and a lifetime member of St. Raphael's Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 1377. Survivors include one son, Charles R. Wingett of Lake Charles. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association, the family said. Joseph P. Bailey — 1/26/2002 DERIDDER — Memorial services for Joseph Poulton Bailey, 60, of Dry Creek, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Disposition of the remains will be announced at a later date. Mr. Bailey died at noon Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. James Coleman — 1/26/2002 Funeral services for James "Brother" Coleman, 70, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 26, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Perry Dangerfield will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Coleman died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Abbeville and had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. He retired from Laborer's Local 207 after 23 years. He was a deacon in Ear of the Annointed Eye Ministry. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia DeJean Coleman of Lake Charles; one son, Horace Henry of West Palm Beach, Fla.; three daughters, Robbie Henry of Westlake, Cynthia Stewart of Lake Charles and Penny Coleman of Houston; three brothers, Billy Vallin of the Philippines, and Elsworth Coleman Jr. and Tofedius Coleman, both of Port Arthur, Texas; eight sisters, Shirley Smith of Cary, N.C., Oneda White of Woodbridge, Va., and Alberta Breaux, Emma Lou May, Mary Lou Threats, Roberta Thompson, Hattie Finney and Geraldine Harmon, all of Port Arthur; two stepbrothers, Jimmy Thibodeaux and Ronnie Thibodeaux, both of Houston; one stepsister, Pam Harris of Lake Charles; his mother, Oneda Small Coleman of Port Arthur; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Albert Collins — 1/26/2002 Funeral arrangements for Albert Collins, 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Nederland, Texas. Earl J. Craig Sr. — 1/26/2002 KNIGHT — Funeral services for Earl James Craig Sr., 66, of DeRidder, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Power House Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Almadane Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Craig died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. Mary M. Dejean — 1/26/2002 GRAND COTEAU — Funeral services for Mary Louise "Wop" Moten Dejean, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home. Mrs. Dejean died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in her residence. Goldie M. Fletcher — 1/26/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Goldie Maxine Fletcher, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Kite will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation in from 8 a.m. Mrs. Fletcher died at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in the Rosepine care center. She was a native of Waldo, Ark., and had lived in the DeRidder area most of her life. She worked for Civil Service in Fort Polk. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star, Pinehurst Chapter in DeRidder. She was a member of Ludington Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Gwendolyn Martin of DeRidder and Helen Keener of Springdale, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Leo N. Gordon — 1/26/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Leo N. Gordon, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 26, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Gordon died at 6:47 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in the local hospital. Bessie H. Johnson — 1/26/2002 Funeral services for Bessie Mae "Sweet" Harris Johnson, 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 26, in Union Zion Baptist Church. C.E. Easterling will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Abbeville and had lived in Lake Charles for 39 years. She graduated from Leland College. She was retired from Calcasieu Parish Head Start. She was a member of Garden Gethsemane Church. Survivors include one son, David Lee Harris of Sulphur; one daughter, Iris Lilly of Lake Charles; two sisters, Peggy Lee of St. Joel, Fla., and Mazie Necessary of Abbeville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Noah Jones Jr. — 1/26/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Noah Jones Jr., 49, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 26, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. William D. Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Bon Pasteur Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Jones died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Janet Zeno Jones of Welsh; two sons, Noah Zeno of Welsh and Titus Jones of Roanoke; three daughters, Nakita Jones Hattley of Kansas City, Mo., Niaja Jones of Welsh and Janel Zeno of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters, Patricia Randolph of Welsh, Peggy Williams of Monroe and Lucy Johnson of Los Angeles; and five grandchildren. George H. Knowlton III — 1/26/2002 Funeral services for George Henry Knowlton III, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Knowlton died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Westbrook, Maine, and had lived in Lake Charles for 18 years. He attended Deering High School in Portland, Maine. He served in the Marine Corps from 1959 to '63. He had been a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for the 18 years. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Carol Goodin Knowlton of Lake Charles; three sons, Brett Allen Knowlton, Brian Anthony Knowlton and Brad Aaron Knowlton, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Cindy Lamb of Windham, Maine; his mother, Ellen Devoe of South Portland, Maine; and four grandchildren. Marshall M. Moody — 1/26/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Marshall M. Moody, 64, of Ragley, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Duplechin Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Moody died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and a longtime resident of Ragley. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a welder, and he had worked for various oil and construction companies. He was a plumber. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mable Frazier Moody of Ragley; four sons, Tim Moody of Saratoga, Texas, Alvin Moody of Houston, LeRoy Frazier of Deweyville, Texas, and Louis Frazier of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Candace Stanley of DeQuincy; two sisters, Marjorie Turnipseed of Duluth, Ga., and Zora Knight of DeQuincy; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Ella E. Moore — 1/26/2002 Funeral services for Ella Elizabeth Moore, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 26, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Moore died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Holmwood, and she had lived in Lake Charles for nine years. Survivors include her husband, Frank Moore Sr. of Lake Charles; two sons, Frank Moore Jr. of Canyon Country, Calif., and Melvin Hollins of Pacoima, Calif.; five daughters, Barbara Laster of England, Ark., Judith Degraphenreed of Sylmar, Calif., Terrance Gwendolyn Forsythe of Tarzana, Calif., Carolyn Greenwood of Pacoima and Carmen Moore of Panorama, Calif.; five brothers, Johnny Clark of Pacoima, Truman Clark of Canyon Country and Stanley Clark, Elliot Clark and Wilfred Clark, all of Lake Charles; three sisters, Rose Charles of Westlake and Maire Declouet and Louise King, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Odilia M. Morvant — 1/26/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Odilia Mesa Morvant, 48, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in Liberty Baptist Church. The Rev. Joel Dillahunty will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mrs. Morvant died at 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Uvalde, Texas, and a resident of Jennings. She was a Sunday school teacher at Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles W. Morvant of Jennings; two sons, Marco Anthony Velasquez of Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and Adam Wayne Morvant of Jennings; one daughter, Elizabeth Bruna Renee Morvant of Jennings; five brothers, Antonio Santos, Jose Luis Mesa, Arnulfo Mesa and Raul Mesa, all of San Antonio, and Juan Manuel Mesa of Dell City, Okla.; eight sisters, Ysidora Garcia, Mrs. Ciriaco (Esperanza) Gomez, Noemi Anita Terrazas, Mrs. Roberto (Nelia) Espinoza, Leticia Salinas, Mrs. Guadalupe (Aida) Enriquez, Mrs. Roger (Aurora) Contreras and Mrs. William (Estela Enriqueta) Cantu, all of San Antonio; and her mother, Bruna Y. Mesa of San Antonio. Bobby R. Pete — 1/26/2002 Funeral arrangements for Bobby Ray Pete, 40, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Lake Charles. Mrs. John Sonnier — 1/26/2002 BASILE — Funeral services for Mrs. John (Femie) Sonnier, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Edwin Victorian — 1/26/2002 Funeral services for Edwin Victorian, 91, will be at 9 a.m. today, Jan. 26, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Henry Mancuso and Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Friday. Mr. Victorian died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Oberlin, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. He was a retired member of Laborers Construction Union Local 207, and he worked for more than 40 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia L. Victorian of Lake Charles; four sons, Phillip Victorian, Fred Victorian, Harry Victorian and Elray Victorian, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Laura Bell Goodly of Beaumont, Calif., Mary Lemelle of Beaumont, Texas, Loretta Knobles of Columbia, S.C., and Lucy Victorian LaSalle of Lake Charles; two sisters, Beatrice Rougeau of Lamar, Texas, and Bertia Guillory of Oberlin; 25 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dorothy Warren — 1/26/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dorothy Warren, 80, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 2:50 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. Julia P. Clement — 1/27/2002 IOTA — Funeral services for Julia Pousson Clement, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Gessey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is ongoing. A rosary was recited Saturday. Mrs. Clement died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a CCD teacher for 19 years and taught special education for five years. She had been an Eucharistic Minister since 1978. She was a 50-year member of the Ladies Altar Society and a 40-year member of the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband, J.F. Clement Sr. of Iota; two sons, Joey Clement of Lafayette and Jeffrey Clement of Iota; two daughters, Mrs. T-Man (Judia) Lacombe and Mrs. Ronnie (Joella) Lease, both of Iota; one sister, Elvina Miller of Iota; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Cleve R. Credeur Jr. — 1/27/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Cleve R. Credeur Jr., 38, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. Ola Devildiss — 1/27/2002 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Ola Devildiss, 95, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local care center. Joycelyn B. Domingue — 1/27/2002 LAFAYETTE — Funeral services for Joycelyn Benson Domingue, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in Family Life Christian Fellowship Church. The Rev. Marshall Clotiaux will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Scott under the direction of Martin & Castille Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a prayer service at 6 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Domingue died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in her residence. A native of Magnolia, Miss., she had lived in Lafayette for 40 years. She was a graduate of Opelousas High School. She worked for Horseman's Benevolent and Protection Association for nine years. She was a member of the Family Life Christian Fellowship Community. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Willie "Will" (Melanie D.) Jumonville and Angela D. Doyle, both of Lafayette, and Mrs. Robert "Bob" (Maxine D.) Crooks of Lake Charles; two brothers, Earl L. Benson and Robert C. Benson, both of Lafayette; three sisters, Mrs. Donald J. (Thelma B.) Cormier Sr., Mrs. Lynn Charles (Patsy B.) Sonnier, and Mrs. Joey (Helen B.) Lauff, all of Lafayette; her mother and stepfather, Angelena R. Landry and Eric Landry of Lafayette; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 52884, Lafayette, LA 70505-3884, the family said. Mrs. Robert A. Foreman — 1/27/2002 Funeral services for Mrs. Robert A. (Lettie) Foreman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Bowden will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Foreman died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lafayette Parish and had moved to Lake Charles from New Orleans in 1947. She was a member of St. Luke-Simpson Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert John Brindle of Atlanta and Jack Stanley Brindle of San Jose, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. John D. (Evelyn) Brindle of Lake Charles and Mrs. Douglas Moore of Hudson, Fla.; one brother, Mervine Hernandez of Lafayette; three sisters, Lydia Boudreaux, Helen Broussard and Mrs. Paul (Joyce) Crochet, all of Lafayette; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Jeanette G. Fowlkes — 1/27/2002 Funeral services for Jeanette G. Fowlkes, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in New Light Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Fowlkes died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Houston and had lived in Lake Charles for 44 years. She was the kitchen manager for the Downtowner Restaurant. She was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Eddie Fowlkes Jr. of Fairfield, Calif., Robert Richards of Lake Charles and Larry Fowlkes Sr. of Tupelo, Miss.; one daughter, Florence Fowlkes of Lake Charles; two sisters, Agnes Johnson and Rita Dorsey, both of Houston; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. David Fruge Sr. — 1/27/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for David Fruge Sr., 63, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Sulphur hospital. Alma Galloway — 1/27/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Alma Galloway, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. George L. Glass will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Hillview Cemetery in Bogalusa. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Galloway died Friday, Jan. 22, 2002, in a Lafayette care center. She was a native of Eddyville, Ky., lived in DeRidder for 33 years and had lived in Lafayette for three years. She was a retired garment manufacturer. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Mayo of Scott and Carolyn Burton of DeRidder; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Nola Ladd — 1/27/2002 Funeral arrangements for Nola Ladd, 95, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Dr. Margaret M. Malveaux — 1/27/2002 Funeral arrangements for Dr. Margaret Marie Malveaux, 43, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Mamou. Christine C. Nolen — 1/27/2002 FOREST HILL — Funeral services for Christine Cloud Nolen, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in Forest Hill Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Nolen died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Joe Plummer — 1/27/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Joe Plummer, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. Plummer died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in the local hospital. Genevieve Rizzuto — 1/27/2002 MORSE — Funeral services for Genevieve "Jane" Rizzuto, 70, of Gueydan, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Mrs. Rizzuto died at 5:07 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. Saphronia B. Stewart — 1/27/2002 Funeral services for Saphronia Bilbo "Joella" Stewart, 62, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Stewart died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a former employee of St. Patrick Hospital. She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Eugene Stewart of Lake Charles; two sons, Glenn Jones and Otis Bilbo, both of Lake Charles; one stepson, Gregory Stewart of Lake Charles; two daughters, Gayla LeBlanc and Artholia Bellow, both of Lake Charles; three stepdaughters, Annette Brantley of Cameron, Renee Stewart of Lake Charles and Sharon Carter of Salberry, Md.; two brothers, Elmon Bilbo of Roanoke and William Bilbo of Seattle; one sister, Mayola Sumlin of Hitchcock, Texas; 21 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pearl Stokeld — 1/27/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Pearl Stokeld, 84, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a care center in Tyler, Texas. Robert W. Tyler — 1/27/2002 Funeral services for Robert W. Tyler, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. William Elliot Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Tyler died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of St. Martinville and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He retired from PPG after 33 1/2 years. He was a member of United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Kermit W. Tyler of Lake Charles; one sister, Rose Tyler of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Rodie Chaumont — 1/28/2002 Funeral services for Rodie Courville Chaumont, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Chaumont died at 9:17 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in her residence. A native of Basile, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 52 years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was a member of TOPS. Survivors include two sons, Ken Chaumont and Charles Chaumont, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Connie Chaumont Kozar of Ruston; four brothers, Joseph Courville, Hebert Courville and Johnny Courville, all of Lake Charles, and Velius Courville of Basile; one sister, Ethel Darbonne of Mitte; and eight grandchildren. Albert Collins — 1/28/2002 Funeral services for Albert "Al" Collins, 54, will be at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Riggins will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Collins died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Nederland, Texas. He was a native of Elton and lived in Oxen Hill, Md., for 20 years. He lived in Houston for one year. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he was a military policeman. He served in Korea and Vietnam. Survivors include one son, William Dwayne Collins of Houston; one daughter, Charmaine Hunter of Washington, D.C.; five brothers, Wilburt Collins of Columbia, Md., Hubert Collins of College Park, Md., Gerald Collins of Temple Hills, Md., Allan Jene Collins of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Lymon James Collins of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Collins Tousaint of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Cleve R. Crater Jr. — 1/28/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Cleve R. Crater Jr., 38, of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Robison Funeral Home. Deacon Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Crater died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a roofer. Survivors include his wife, Susan Crater of Lake Charles; three daughters, Nellie Crater, Ashley Crater and Jessica Crater, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Phillip Crater of Sulphur, Kenneth Domingue of Westlake and Michael Domingue of Erath; one sister, Cindy Benoit of Lake Charles; his mother, Gladys Crater of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Ola Mae DeVilbiss — 1/28/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Ola Mae Lee DeVilbiss, 95, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. DeVilbiss died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in the local care center. Dennis Doherty — 1/28/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral arrangements for Dennis Doherty, 92, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital. David R. Fruge Sr. — 1/28/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for David Ray Fruge Sr., 63, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Parkview Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Fruge died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a native of Iota. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Fay Fruge of Sulphur; two sons, David Ray Fruge Jr. of Sulphur and Martin Fruge of Lake Charles; four daughters, Emily Arceneaux, Melissa Gamble and Pearl Reon, all of Sulphur, and Michelle Bourque of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Jessie Fruge of Omaha, Neb.; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Marie D. Guidry — 1/28/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Marie D. Guidry, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in her residence. Mary Hebert — 1/28/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mary Hebert, 81, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. Barney Landry — 1/28/2002 Private memorial services for Barney Landry, 67, will be held at a later date. The body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Landry died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of DeQuincy and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was self-employed. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Butler Landry of Lake Charles; one son, Larry Landry of Lake Charles; two daughters, Patricia Rogers of Lake Charles and Barbara Kibodeaux of Sulphur; one sister, Joan LeBleu of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Joseph F. Lavine — 1/28/2002 Funeral services for Joseph Felton Lavine, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Lavine died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in a local hospital. A native of Plaissance, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 55 years. He was a retired electrician with Cities Service. He was a member and usher of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John Lavine of Lake Charles; one daughter, Bernice Lavine Turnipseed of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Theresa Carrier of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mae W. Strother — 1/28/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Mae Willis Strother, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakhill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Ms. Strother died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in her residence. Vera J. Coburn — 1/29/2002 Funeral arrangements for Vera Jean Coburn, 67, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. Dennis Doherty — 1/29/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Dennis Doherty, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Doherty died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Morris Duplissey — 1/29/2002 GLENMORA — Funeral arrangements for Morris Duplissey, 74, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday in an Alexandria hospital. Elmira Farrow — 1/29/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Elmira Farrow, 97, of Lecompte, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. Dorine Floyd — 1/29/2002 Funeral arrangements for Dorine Floyd, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Naples, Fla., care center. Lee Freeman — 1/29/2002 Funeral arrangements for Lee Freeman, 37, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. Marie D. Guidry — 1/29/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Marie D. Guidry, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 29, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed McNally will officiate. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday. Mrs. Guidry died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Basile. Survivors include her husband, Richard S. Guidry of Jennings; three sons, Huey Allen Lyons of Lake Arthur, Timothy Lyons of Sulphur and Lane Dale Lyons of Dike, Texas; four daughters, Janie LeBlanc of Roanoke, Judy A. Robideaux of Jennings, Lou Simoneaux of Toledo Bend and Tina Lyons of Sulphur; two stepsons, Jigger Lyons of Pearland, Texas, and William Guidry of Sterling, Va.; two stepdaughters, Racheal Dugas of Lake Arthur and Theresa Guidry of Jennings; one sister, Tris Myers of Crowley; 15 grandchildren; 18 stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Mary Hebert — 1/29/2002 LACASSINE — Graveside services for Mary Hebert, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 29, in Lacassine Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. She died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Bell City and a longtime resident of the Lake Area. Survivors include one brother, J.R. Hebert of Lake Charles. Shelton Johnson — 1/29/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral arrangements for Shelton Johnson, 65, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. Henry R. Moore — 1/29/2002 Funeral services for Henry Robert Moore, 31, will be at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 29, in Macedonia Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Rodney Williams will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with burial in Perkins Cem-etery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mr. Moore died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002. He was a native of the Creole-Cameron area, and he moved to Lake Charles 12 years ago. He worked for Omega Protein Inc. of Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Moore of Lake Charles; four stepsons, Micheal Nelson, Gordon Nelson, Reginald Nelson and John Nelson, all of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Jasmine Nelson and Kayla Nelson, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Adams Moore Sr., Arris Moore and Joseph Martin, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Dorothy R. Reed of DeQuincy and Sylvia A. McCorpeh, Martha A. Moore and Rosie L. Moore, all of Lake Charles; and his mother, Rosie Lee Moore of Lake Charles. Thelma Nash — 1/29/2002 EVANS — Funeral services for Thelma Nash, 89, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Burr Ferry United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be Plunk Away Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Nash died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in a DeRidder care center. Dixie Richmond — 1/29/2002 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for Dixie Richmond, 63, were held Saturday, Jan. 26, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerard Little officiated. Burial was in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mrs. Richmond died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Sulligent, Ala., and she had lived in Hackberry for more than 30 years. She retired as deli manager of Brown's Grocery after 17 years. Survivors include eight sons, J.W. Mosley of Rayford, Fla., Dennis Mosley of Lafayette, Tommy Mosley and Larry Mosley, both of Panacea, Fla., Douglas Mosley of Clayton, N.C., Curtis Richmond of Grand Bay, Ala., Charlie Richmond of Bayou Labatre, Ala., and David Richmond of Carlyss; one daughter, Cathy O'Dell of Grand Bay; three brothers, Jim Taylor and David Taylor, both of Wisconsin, and Kent Taylor of Arkansas; three sisters, Pat Stowe, Betty Holifield and Marie Wheat, all of Arkansas; her mother, Janie Taylor of Corning, Ark.; 32 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Brandon Savoie — 1/29/2002 Funeral arrangements for Brandon Savoie, 38, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Houston. Betty D. Soileau — 1/29/2002 Funeral arrangements for Betty D. Soileau, 66, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. Deborah J. Sword — 1/29/2002 Memorial services for Deborah Jeanne Sword, 48, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Mrs. Sword died at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Tyler, Texas, and she had lived in Lake Charles since 1974. She had worked as a paralegal since 1992. She was a member of the American Council on Exercise and was a certified instructor. She was a volunteer facilitator for the American Cancer Society's Bosom Buddies. She was a member of the Buccaneers of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Stan Sword of Lake Charles, and one brother, Richard Parker of Humble, Texas. Pearl S. Stokeld — 1/29/2002 GLENMORA — Funeral services for Pearl Smith Stokeld, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Glenmora Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Stokeld died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in a Tyler, Texas, care center. Ellius Thomas Jr. — 1/29/2002 Funeral arrangements for Ellius Thomas Jr., 58, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:36 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. Ann Veazey — 1/29/2002 Funeral arrangements for Ann Veazey, 84, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Oberlin care center. Baldwin infant — 1/30/2002 Graveside services for Elijah Baldwin, infant son of Kahero Baldwin and Monika Dixon, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Sam Tolbert will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include three brothers, Octavius Dixon, Darrius Dixon and J'Quan Dixon, all of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome (Sharon Dixon) Garrick of Lake Charles and James Dugas of Lafayette; paternal grandparents, Ann Baldwin and Willie Baldwin, both of Lake Charles; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Dixon Sr. of Lake Charles. Hazel M. Becker — 1/30/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Hazel M. Becker, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Becker died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Leesville. Benoit infant — 1/30/2002 GRAND CHENIER — Graveside services for Jaylyn Nicole Benoit, infant daughter of Hope Benoit of Creole, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in St. Eugene Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the cemetery. She died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include her maternal grandparents, Brenda Smith and Danny Smith, both of Creole, and maternal great-grandparents, Melvin and Shirley Mhire of Grand Chenier. Susan Bledsoe — 1/30/2002 Funeral arrangements for Susan Bledsoe, 77, of Lake Charles will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. Frank B. Boutte — 1/30/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Frank B. Boutte, 73, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. Lawrence Breaux — 1/30/2002 VINTON — Funeral services for Lawrence "Big Daddy" Breaux, 93, were held Friday, Jan. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Joseph Bourque officiated. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles. Mr. Breaux died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. He moved from Iowa to Vinton in 1923. He was a cowboy at the Gray estate until 1936. He was a rice farmer and a cattleman until 1969. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, "Plum" Vincent of Vinton, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ruth Chapman — 1/30/2002 Funeral services for Ruth "Corkey" Chapman, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lewis Eiselstein will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Chapman died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Prague, Okla. She was a salesclerk at Joseph Shoe Store for 28 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Wayne Chapman of Lake Charles; two sons, Mike Chapman of Montclair, N.J., and Mark Chapman of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Susanne Burklow of Tempe, Ariz.; two brothers, Wayne King and Gary King, both of Oklahoma; one sister, Mona Presley of Edmond, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Vera J. Coburn — 1/30/2002 Funeral services for Vera Jean Coburn, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne Dartez and Huey Haymon will officiate. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Coburn died at 3:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Merryville and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Tony Coburn of Lake Charles; three daughters, Cindy Branson of Shawnee, Okla., Glennda Mele of Oklahoma City and Sharon Vandersypen of Conroe, Texas; one brother, Delmier Burks of DeRidder; two sisters, Inez Lanier and Lena Mae Robberson, both of Merryville; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Henry M. Conner Sr. — 1/30/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Henry M. Conner Sr., 91, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Our Lady Help of Christians Church. The Rev. Don Piraro will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Conner died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Jennings. He graduated from Jennings High School, where he lettered in track, basketball and football. He attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute, where he was elected president of his freshman and sophomore classes. He worked for Gulf Refining Company and Zigler Motors. He was a Jefferson Davis Parish deputy sheriff for three years. He worked for Calcasieu Marine National Bank for 42 years, during which he moved from the Lake Charles branch to Jennings. He became a bank manager in 1946 and retired as a vice president in 1978. He was a president of the Jennings Association of Commerce. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Jennings Golf Club. He was a grand knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was an outdoorsman and a fisherman. Survivors include one son, Henry M. Conner Jr. of Lafayette; one daughter, Linda M. Conner of Covington; two brothers, Castex P. Conner of Macon, Ga., and George E. Conner of Houston; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Friends of the Zigler Museum, Children's Summer Art Program, 411 Clara St., Jennings, LA 70546, the family said. Stephen B. Craft — 1/30/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Stephen Boyd Craft, 36, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Bilbo and Roberts Church of Christ. Jay Alexander, Wayne Fariss and Arthur Mosley will officiate. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Junction under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Craft died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Merryville-DeRidder area. He was a musician. He was a member of Bilbo and Roberts Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons, Chris Craft, Kertus Craft and Craig Craft, all of Lake Charles; three sisters, Sonya Franks of Merryville, Sarah Jeane of Singer and Sandra Craft of DeRidder; his mother, Lillie Swilley Craft of DeRidder; and his maternal grandmother, Minnie Swilley of Merryville. Edna T. Doyle — 1/30/2002 PITKIN — Funeral services for Edna T. "Big Momma" Doyle, 90, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Freedom Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy 1 Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Doyle died at 3:13 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Henri M. Duplissey — 1/30/2002 GLENMORA — Funeral services for Henri Morris Duplissey, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Pearson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenmora Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Duplissey died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jean Mathews Duplissey of Glenmora; three sons, Morris Duplissey of Houston, L.T.C. Thomas Duplissey of Austin, Texas, and David Duplissey of Atlanta; two daughters, Melanie Davenport of Cedar Hill, Texas, and Laura Lynette Chambers of Glenmora; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Dorine Floyd — 1/30/2002 Funeral services for Dorine Floyd, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Astling will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Floyd died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in a Naples, Fla., care center. She was a native of Texas and a former longtime resident of Louisiana. She moved to Naples several years ago. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Rodney Floyd of Naples and Gary Floyd of Lake Charles; one daughter, Elaine Floyd of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Shelton L. Johnson — 1/30/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Shelton L. Johnson, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Johnson died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in his residence. Billy W. Moore — 1/30/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Billy Wayne Moore, 62, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the local hospital. Lester G. Pearson — 1/30/2002 TRANSYLVANIA — Funeral services for Lester G. Pearson, 73, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 30, in Transylvania Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Pearson died at 10:47 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in a Jackson, Miss., hospital. Charles W. Rawl Jr. — 1/30/2002 Funeral services for Charles W. "Chuck" Rawl Jr., 44, of Houston, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Rawl died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2002, in his residence. He was a graduate of the University of Houston. He was a pharmacist at Eckerd Drugs for more than 20 years. He was a professional scuba diver. Survivors include one brother, Dwayne Rawl of Lisle, Ill., and his parents, Charles W. Rawl Sr. and Mae M. Rawl, both of Lisle. Brandon J. Savoie — 1/30/2002 Funeral services for Brandon James Savoie, 38, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Earl Reyer will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Mr. Savoie died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002. He was a hunter and a fisherman. Survivors include one son, Zachary Tyler Savoie of Prentiss, Miss.; one daughter, Michaela Lauren Savoie of Prentiss; one brother, John D. Savoie of Houston; two sisters, Suzanne Puckett of Hempstead, Texas, and Lee Burnham of Houston; and his parents, Jim and Nancy Savoie of Houston. Mary L. Smith — 1/30/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral arrangements for Mary Lee Seal Smith, 74, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the local hospital. Betty D. Soileau — 1/30/2002 Funeral services for Betty Duplechain Soileau, 66, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Soileau died at 5:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Chatagnier and had lived in Lake Charles since 1958. She was a retired sales clerk of TG&Y. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Barry Neil Soileau of Grand Lake and Mitchell Paul Soileau of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rita Fay Soileau Leger of Lewisville, Texas; one sister, Ethel D. Smith of Eunice; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Charles J. Thibodeaux Sr. — 1/30/2002 Funeral services for Charles Joseph Thibodeaux Sr., 78, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Aubrey Guilbeau and Wayne Dartez will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday. Mr. Thibodeaux died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Whiteville and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an alumnus of LaGrange Senior High School and McNeese State University. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a cabinet maker and a building contractor. He was a member of American Legion W.B. Williamson Post 1 and a lifetime member of VFW Posts 2130 and 4018. Survivors include three sons, Charles Thibodeaux Jr., Larry Thibodeaux and Thomas Thibodeaux, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Ruby Fontenot of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Bruce Vanderbilt — 1/30/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral arrangements for Bruce Vanderbilt, 64, of Devine, Texas, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a San Antonio hospital. Jennie Abshire — 1/31/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral arrangements for Jennie Abshire, 79, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the local hospital. Melvin Allen Sr. — 1/31/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Melvin "Pecan" Allen Sr., 80, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Pleasant Green Baptist Church. The Revs. James Gatewood and Tim Ceasar will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Allen died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Cottonport, and he had lived in Sulphur since 1955. He retired from Cameron Telephone Co. after 17 years. He was affiliated with Greater Truelight Baptist Church in Eunice. Survivors include one son, Melvin Allen Jr. of Sulphur; four daughters, Nora Lee Branch of New Orleans, Betty Richard of Pearland, Texas, Jeannette Brooks-Reed of Houston and Jowanda Zeno of Savannah, Ga.; six stepdaughters, Doris Brown and Joann Richard, both of Paramount, Calif., Dorothy Richard of Beaumont, Texas, Christine Ryan and Wanda Holmes, both of Sulphur, and Sandra Esclovon of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Vincent Ceasar of Sulphur and Frank Ceasar Jr. of Los Angeles; one brother, Louis Allen of Eunice; two sisters, Jeannette Allen of Eunice and Lola Mae Allen-Celestine of Stockton, Calif.; 47 grandchildren; and 99 great-grandchildren. Susan Bledsoe — 1/31/2002 Graveside services for Susan Bledsoe, 77, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 31, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Bledsoe died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in a local hospital. Frank B. Boutte — 1/31/2002 CARLYSS — Graveside services for Frank B. Boutte, 73, of Sulphur, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. The Rev. Tracy MacKenzie will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Boutte died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Beaumont, Texas. He was an electronics technician. Survivors include his wife, Joan Marie Boutte of Sulphur; two sons, Douglas Boutte of Jasper, Texas, and Jerry Boutte of Talkeetna, Alaska; two brothers, C.J. Boutte of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Milton D. Boutte of Moriarty, N.M.; three sisters, Ruby McIntire and Linda Marah, both of Grand Junction, Colo., and Jeanene Nightingale of San Diego; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Elmira M. Farrow — 1/31/2002 LECOMPTE — Funeral services for Elmira Mae Farrow, 97, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Alexandria under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Farrow died at 5:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in her residence. Timmy C. Guillory Jr. — 1/31/2002 Funeral services for Timmy Charles Guillory Jr., 23, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Guillory died at 3:34 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one sister, Andrea LoGray of Lake Charles; his mother, Susan Roy of Sulphur; father, Timmy C. Guillory Sr. of Kinder; maternal grandmothers, Mrs. Milton (Marjorie) Roy and Linda Moreno, both of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Betty) Guillory of Lake Charles; and paternal great-grandmother, Bessie Bondick of Ville Platte. Alfred Henriksen — 1/31/2002 Funeral arrangements for Alfred Henriksen, 87, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. Horace Jason Sr. — 1/31/2002 Funeral arrangements for Horace Jason Sr., 83, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. Lisa D. Landry — 1/31/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Lisa Drouilhet Landry, 38, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Taylor will officiate. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Picayune, Miss. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Landry died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Marcel Landry of Sulphur; one daughter, Desiree Daniye'l Vincent of Sulphur; one brother, Michael Drouilhet of Carriere, Miss.; one stepbrother, Jack Drouilhet of Lake Charles; one stepsister, Jeannie Milam of Sulphur; and her stepfather and mother, Donald E. and Frances Mickey Wallace of Carriere. Billy W. Moore — 1/31/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Billy W. Moore, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Koehler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today, with rosaries at 6:30 and 8 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Moore died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Edgerly. He was a maintenance supervisor for PPG Industries for 17 years, and he worked in Saudi Arabia for Flour Daniels and Mobil for five years. He retired from Halliburton. He played in various country music bands. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, and he taught catechism. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Landry Moore of Sulphur; three sons, Sean Damian Moore of New Sarpy and Patrick Wayne Moore and Brian Kevin Moore, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Jackque A. Moore of Sulphur; one brother, Sidney Joseph Moore Jr. of Austin, Texas; his mother, Letha Moore of Loreauville; and eight grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. Henry R. Phyle — 1/31/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Henry R. Phyle, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial with full military rites will be in East Leesville Pentecostal Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Phyle died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in the Leesville hospital. Charles W. Rawl Jr. — 1/31/2002 Funeral services for Charles W. "Chuck" Rawl Jr., 44, of Houston, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 31, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. in the church. Mr. Rawl died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in his residence. He was a graduate of the University of Houston. He was a pharmacist at Eckerd Drugs for more than 20 years. He was a professional scuba diver. Survivors include one brother, Dwayne Rawl of Lisle, Ill., and his parents, Charles W. Rawl Sr. and Mae M. Rawl, both of Lake Charles. Verna Slate — 1/31/2002 OBERLIN — Funeral services for Verna Slate, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Progressive Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Mary L. Smith — 1/31/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Mary Lee Seal Smith, 74, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 31, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. G. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is ongoing. Mrs. Smith died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She owned and operated a day-care center for a number of years, and she was a former employee of the Railroad Museum. She was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include two aunts, Ester Rainwater of DeQuincy and Pauline Phelps of Baton Rouge, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Earl J. Soileau Sr. — 1/31/2002 VILLE PLATTE — Funeral services for Mrs. Earl John (Leila Jean) Soileau Sr., 65, were held Tuesday, Jan. 29, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Soileau died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Westlake. She was a lifelong resident of Ville Platte. She was a graduate of Ville Platte High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. She was a retired schoolteacher. She was a volunteer at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Dr. G. Kirk Soileau of Ville Platte and Dr. Earl John "Jay" Soileau Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Charlotte) Williams and Mrs. Ronnie (Lisa) Fontenot, both of Westlake; four brothers, Ralph Soileau of Pine Prairie, John Glenn Soileau of Vidrine, Henry Soileau of Vinton and Harold Soileau of Ville Platte; and 15 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made for pancreatic cancer research to the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, the family said. Mamie T. Towner — 1/31/2002 Funeral arrangements for Mamie T. Vincent Towner, 98, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a San Pablo, Calif., hospital. Evelyn Mae Welch — 1/31/2002 Funeral arrangements for Evelyn Mae Welch of Hackberry will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. Mildred Wilkinson — 1/31/2002 Funeral services for Mildred "Mimi" Wilkinson, 94, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. The Most Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home and from 1:30 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Wilkinson died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Booneville, Ind., and a former longtime resident of Hot Springs, Ark. She moved to Lake Charles 18 years ago. She graduated from Hot Springs Senior High School. She was a secretary for the U.S. Forest Service. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She was a member of the Arkansas Square Dance Hall of Fame. She was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Survivors include one daughter, Joan Duchmann of Lake Charles; one sister, Madge Fischer of Silver Springs, Md.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 123 W. Sale St., Lake Charles, LA 70605, or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. Geraldine Young — 1/31/2002 Funeral arrangements for Geraldine Young, 62, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.