JANUARY 1998 OBITUARIES AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1998 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@iamerica.net. ABEL, J. D.,Mrs. LCAP 1/9/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. J.D. (Helen) Abel, 71, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. ABEL, J.D., Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. J.D. (Clara Helen Tomberlin) Abel, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Abel died at 7:07 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. ADKINS, Buford A. LCAP 1/1/1998 Memorial services for Buford A. Adkins, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Cliff will officiate. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Adkins died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Caryville, Tenn., and a resident of Lake Charles more than 40 years, he was an Army veteran and received bachelor's and master's degrees from McNeese State University. He retired from Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus as Coordinator of Basic Studies after 27 years of service. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rita V. Adkins; one son, Ken Adkins of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Kem Adkins Willuhn of Las Vegas; four stepsons, Mark Fruge of Willis, Texas, Vincent Fruge of Fredericksburg, Texas, Wade Fruge of Los Angeles, Calif., and David Fruge of San Francisco, Calif.; two brothers, Bobby Adkins of Caryville and Glen Adkins of Clinton, Tenn.; two sisters, Frankie Blanchard of Sulphur and Maxine Augenstein of Greenville, Tenn.; and 11 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association, the family said. ALLAIN, Chris, Mrs. LCAP 1/31/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Chris (Ida Berzas) Allain, 78, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Allain died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in her residence. A native of Ville Platte, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1946. She was a retired custodian at the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Winston Berzas of Lake Charles; one brother, Ioway LaFleur of Eunice; and two grandchildren. ALLAIN, Ida LCAP 1/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ida Allain, 78, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday in her residence. ALLEMAN, Lawrence S. LCAP 1/21/1998 Memorial services for Lawrence S. ''Alley'' Alleman, 82, will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Piraro will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, and from 10 a.m. Friday. Mr. Alleman died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Jeanerette, he attended LSU where he was in ROTC. He had lived in Lake Charles since 1943. He served with the Louisiana State Police for three years and worked for Cities Service from 1943 until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of the IBEW Local 861 and a veteran of the National Guard. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Maria Braquet Alleman of Lake Charles; two sons, Morgan Alleman of Nederland, Texas, and Boyd Alleman of Lake Charles; three daughters, Martha LeJeune of Lake Charles,Deborah Pedersen of Austin, Texas, and Elaine Martin of Columbia, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Bernice) Kuhnert of Baton Rouge and Mrs. J.H. (Irene) LaCour of Lafayette; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association or to the charity of choice, the family said. ANDERSON, John K. LCAP 1/14/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for John K. Anderson, 83, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen Laughlin will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Anderson died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, in a DeRidder hospital. A native of Heiskell, Tenn., he was a World War II and Korean War army veteran and a retired lieutenant colonel having served 22 « years. He was a member of the Pitkin Masonic Lodge 338 and Order of the Eastern Star, Corona Chapter 110. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Carmel L. Anderson; and one brother, James C. Anderson of Heiskell. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, the family said. ANDRUS, Myrtle LCAP 1/28/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Myrtle Andrus, 94, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Jan. 28, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Andrus died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. ANNING, James A. LCAP 1/9/1998 Funeral services for James A. Anning, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday,Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Nicholas J. Abraham will officiate. Burial, with full military rites, will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Anning died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Medford, Oreg., he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Gen. Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers during WorldWar II, serving in China, Burma, India and Africa. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Air Force's Strategic Air Command after 28 years of service. He served in WW II and in China, Burma, India and Africa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Johnson Anning; one son, James A. Anning, Jr. of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Carol Anning Allenof Falls Church. Va.; one sister, Mable Anning of Salt Lake City, Utah; and two grandchildren. ANNING, James A. LCAP 1/10/1998 Funeral services for James A. Anning will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Nicholas J. Abraham will officiate. Burial, with full military rites, will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Anning died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Medford, Ore., he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of General Claire Chenault's Flying Tigers during World War II, serving in China, Burma, India and Africa. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Air Force's Strategic Air Command after 28 years of service. He owned and operated a tax service for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Johnson Anning; one son, James A. Anning, Jr. of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Carol Anning Allen of Falls Church. Va.; one sister, Ms. Mable Anning of Salt Lake City, Utah; and two grandchildren. ANTOINE, Arise LCAP 1/6/1998 Las Vegas, Nev. Memorial Services for Arise "Tony" , 71, will 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in Palm Mortuary. The Rev. Kevin Free will officiate. Interment will be _ in Palm Cemetery. Mr. Antoine died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2,1998, in his residence. A native of Holmwood, he lived in Lake Charles for more than 30 years before moving to Los Angeles. He moved to Las Vegas upon his recent retirement. Survivors include his wife, Doris Reel Antoine; three brothers, Nathan Antoine of Chicago, Eugene Antoine Jr. of Lafayette, and Russell Antoine of Lake Charles; and five sisters, Idell Gordon, Francis Pete, and Bernice Young, all of Lake Charles, and Adine Antoine and Betty Daniel, both of Moss Bluff. ARCENEAUX, Elizabeth A. LCAP 1/14/1998 Funeral services for Elizabeth A. Arceneaux, 60, of Orlando, Fla., will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in DeRouen Cemetery in Hayes under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Arceneaux died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in an Orlando hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she moved to central Florida in 1993, where she was an employee of American Greeting Cards. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Beta-Sigma-Phi Sorority and a volunteer of the American Cancer Society. Survivors include her husband, Ben Arceneaux; one son, Chuck Arceneaux of Lake Charles; one daughter, Suzanne Woodall of Davie, Fla.; two brothers, Leonard Ernst of Campti and Albert Ernst of Lafayette; four sisters, Barbara Boudreaux, Debbie Leger and Marquerite Gremillion, all of Lafayette, and Cheryl Miller of LaPlace; and five grandchildren. ARCENEAUX, Adrian J. LCAP 1/31/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Adrian Joseph Arceneaux, 35, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Arceneaux died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, as a result of an automobile accident. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Arzella Arceneaux of Welsh; seven brothers, Alfred Arceneaux Jr. of Baton Rouge, Roger Arceneaux of Crowley, Thomas, Francis and Pierre Arceneaux, all of Welsh, Louis Arceneaux of DeRidder and Jean Arceneaux of Lafayette; and two sisters, Dianne Prejean of Baldwin and Kathleen LeBlanc of Lake Arthur. ARSENEAUX, Elizabeth, Mrs. LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Elizabeth Arseneaux, 60, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in Orlando, Fla. ASHWORTH, Ruby Lee LCAP 1/7/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Ruby Lee Ashworth, 68, will beat 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. She died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in a DeRidder hospital. ASHWORTH, Wilbern,Rev. LCAP 1/13/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for the Rev. Wilbern Ashworth, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Shady Grove United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.F. Tenney, Wayne Pounders, M.C. Green, Jeff Phillips and Ken Gibson will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Rev. Ashworth died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in his residence. A native of Merryville, he began his ministry in 1941 and served as an evangelist until the fall of 1947. He founded Shady Grove United Pentecostal Church in 1947 where he pastored for 44 years. He served as a Presbyter of the La. District United Pentecostal Church for 34 years. Survivors include his wife, Helen Clark Ashworth; one son, Donnis Ashworth of DeRidder; two daughters, Gwen Harper and Marilyn Day, both of DeRidder; and four grandchildren. AUCOIN, Tasha A. LCAP 1/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Tasha Anne Aucoin, 7, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. AUCOIN, Tasha A. LCAP 1/5/1998 Funeral services for Tasha Anne Aucoin, 7, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery in Mermentau. Tasha died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in a local hospital. AUTHEMENT, Ted A. LCAP 1/9/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Ted Allen Authement, 33, of Hathaway, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in St. Lawrence Church. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Authement died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in his residence. AUTHEMENT, Ted A. LCAP 1/7/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Ted Allen Authement, 33, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Tuesday at his residence. AVERY, Kenneth G. Sr. LCAP 1/26/1998 Funeral services for Kenneth G. Avery Sr., 50, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Combre Funeral Home. The Revs. Richard Edwards and James Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today. Mr. Avery died Thursday, Jan. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Beaumont, he lived in Lake Charles for seven years. He was a graduate of Charlton-Poullard High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was employed by PPG in Beaumont for 16 years and by the U.S. Postal Service. He owned Avery's Janitorial Service in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth G. Avery Jr. and Kelvin D. Avery, both of Beaumont; one step-son, Eric Dupre of Lake Charles; one daughter, Shamona D. Avery of Beaumont; two step-daughters, Shalonda and Twanda Dupre of Lake Charles; three brothers, James L. Avery of Vacaville, Calif., Curtis L. Avery and Alton W. Avery, both of Beaumont; two sisters, Belinda J. Johnson of Beaumont and Annetta M. Butler of Dallas, Texas; one grandchild; and two step-grandchildren. BACON, Beulah LCAP 1/26/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Beulah Bacon, 85, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital. BACON, Beulah ,Mrs. LCAP 1/27/1998 Glenmora - Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah Bacon, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery in Woodworth under direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Bacon died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24,1998, in the Alexandria hospital. BAGGETT, Annie H. LCAP 1/8/1998 Funeral services for Annie H. Baggett, 73, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday,Jan. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home.The Rev. Steve Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Baggett died at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles 52 years. She was amember of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Hines and Rita Meche, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Walter Harst of Kinder and Pete Hanks of Atlanta, Ga.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BAILEY, Alfred E. LCAP 1/12/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Alfred E. Bailey, 68, of will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. BAILEY, Alfred E. LCAP 1/13/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Alfred E. "Bud" Bailey, 68, will beat 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Bailey died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in a DeRidder hospital. BAILEY, Sean Anthony infant LCAP 1/22/1998 Sulphur -- Private graveside services for Sean Anthony Bailey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel (Elizabeth) Bailey, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 22, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Deacon Paul Eleazan will officiate. Arrangements are under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. Other survivors include two brothers, Ryan and Axel Bailey, both of Sulphur; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Neal Bailey of Sulphur; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert ( Gay) Hanks of Kaplan. BAIRD, Betty J. Downs LCAP 1/2/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Betty Jo Downs Baird, 69, will beat 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Stan Allcorn will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Baird died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, she was a member of First Baptist Church and AGAPE Sunday Class. Survivors include her husband, Dick Baird; one son, Brett Baird of DeRidder; one daughter, Barbara Bos of DeRidder; two brothers, Mickey Downs of Orangefield, Texas and James W. Downs of DeRidder; four sisters, Barbara Ann Perry, Carol Montgomery and Sue Downs, all of DeRidder, and Penny Falke of Denham Springs; her mother, Elma Belle Downs of DeRidder; and two grandchildren. BAMBURG, Roger L. LCAP 1/3/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for Roger Leroy Bamburg, 55, ofHouston, will be at noon today, Jan. 3, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under direction of Ardoin FuneralHome of Oakdale. Mr. Bamburg died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, at his residence. BEACO, Thelma W., Mrs. LCAP 1/9/1998 New Orleans -- Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma W. Beaco, 84,will be at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, in St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Monday, with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Gertrude Geddis Willis Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Beaco died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in a New Orleans care center. She was an active member of several church and church-related organizations. Survivors include two sons, Bernard Beaco of Lake Charles and Reginald Beaco Sr. of New Orleans; two daughters, Audrey B.Celistan and Lois B. Holloway, both of New Orleans; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BEARD, Jennifer Lynn LCAP 1/9/1998 Carlyss -- Funeral services for Jennifer Lynn Beard, 29, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Beard died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in a Houston hospital.A native of Sulphur, she had worked for St. Patrick Hospital for a number of years. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and of the American Medical Transcription Society. Survivors include her husband, Roy Beard Jr. of Lumberton, Texas; one son, Roy Beard III of Lumberton; two brothers, Kenneth and Donald Ebersole, both of Carlyss; two sisters, Mary Waggoner of Carlyss and Angie Robinson of De-Quincy; her parents, Raymond and Martha Ebersole of Carlyss; and her maternal grandmother, Agnes Stutes of Carlyss. BEHAN, Leavy O.,Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Leavy Owers Behan, 78, of Hornbeck will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Behan died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in a Leesville care center. BELL, Mrs. Alvey LCAP 1/24/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Alvey (Mary DeVilbiss) Bell, 55, of Roanoke, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Bell died at 5:24 a.m. Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. BELL, Alvey ,Mrs. LCAP 1/25/1998 Jennings Funeral services for Mrs. Alvey (Mary DeVilbiss) Bell, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in Cornerstone Baptist Church. The Revs. John Couch, Kenneth Wall and Curtiss Eden will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery near Elton under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church Mrs. Bell died at 6:24 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23,1993, in a Lake Charles hospital. A resident of the Jennings/ Boanoke area for many years, she attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, S,C., and Southeastern Bible College 'in Birmingham, Ala. She was commissioned as an officer in the Salvation Army in Atlanta. After training as a nurse at Louisiana Technical College/ Sowela Campus, she was employed at the Welsh General Hospital. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Alvey Bell; one son, Michael Bell of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Rebecca) Redlin of Adrian,Mich.; one brother, Jerray DeVilbiss, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Roynel Troutman and Beverly Crider, both of Roanoke; her Mother, Mrs. Gwyneth Ridley l~eVilbiss of Roanoke; and five Grandchildren. BELL, Alvey ,Mrs. LCAP 1/27/1998 Jennings Funeral services for Mrs. Alvey (Mary DeVilbiss) Bell, 55, were at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in Cornerstone Baptist Church. The Revs. John Couch, Kenneth Wall, and Curtiss Eden officiated. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery near Elton under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Bell died at 5:24 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A resident of the Jennings/Roanoke area for many years, she attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., and Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, Ala. She was commissioned as an officer in the Salvation Army in Atlanta. After training as a nurse at Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus, she was employed at the Welsh General Hospital. Survivors include her husband; one son, Michael Bell of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Rebecca) Redlin of Adrian, Mich.; one brother, Jerry DeVilbiss, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Roynel Troutman and Beverly Crider, both of Roanoke; her mother, Mrs. Gwyneth Ridley DeVilbiss of Roanoke; and five grandchildren. BELLON, Jessie LCAP 1/30/1998 Eunice -- Funeral arrangements for Jessie Bellon, 67, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday. BENNETT, Frances C. LCAP 1/27/1998 Memorial services for Mrs. Frances C. Bennett, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in University Methodist Church under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed House will officiate A private graveside will follow. Mrs. Bennett died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25,1998, in a local hospital. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. She was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Carol Lammerts of Pueblo, Colo.; and six grandchildren. BENOIT, Estelle H. LCAP 1/14/1998 Gueydan -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Estelle H. Benoit, 90, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Gueydan care center. BENOIT, Georgia G. LCAP 1/2/1998 Funeral services for Georgia Gribble Benoit, 48, will be at 1 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torrez will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 4:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; andfrom 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Benoit died at 4:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she worked as a clerk for First Family Financial Services and was a teller with Calcasieu Marine Bankfor 12 years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Benoit; five brothers, Michael Gribble of Topsy, Dale Gribble of Gillis, Tommy Gribble of Sulphur,David Gribble of Lake Charles and Timmy Gribble of Germany; four sisters, Charlotte Gribble, Jackie LeBleu and Diana Gribble, all of Lake Charles, and Cheri Faulk of Moss Bluff; and her mother, Anna MyersGribble of Lake Charles. BENOIT, David B. LCAP 1/22/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for David B. Benoit, 33, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Benoit died at 6 a.m. Wed-nesday, Jan. 21, 1998, at his residence. BENOIT, Estelle, Mrs. LCAP 1/15/1998 Morse -- Funeral services for Mrs. Estelle Benoit, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, from Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Hanks Ceme-tery under direction of Mat-thews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Benoit died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, in a Crowley care center. BENOIT, Lee, Mrs. LCAP 1/2/1998 Hackberry -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lee (Aleene) Benoit, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Jimmy Sanner and Burton Ashworth will officiate. Burial will be in Hackberry Community Cemetery under direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Benoit died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Orange, she was a resident of Hackberry for over 30 years. Survivors include one son, Ray A. Benoit of Riverside, Texas; two daughters, Eleanor A. Lyons of Hackberry and Lila A. "Sis" East of LaGrange, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. BERTRAND, Elaine M. LCAP 1/30/1998 Funeral services for Elaine Marie Bertrand, 50, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. Brother Gerald Chauvin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Bertrand died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in Gueydan. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a retired school bus driver with the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Church. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Lambert and Kimberly Lambert Doucet, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Richard Bertrand, Darrell Bertrand, and Greg Hambrick, all of Lake Charles, and Don Bertrand of Gueydan; one sister, Donna Bertrand of Houston; her mother, Vidie Hambrick of Lake Charles; her father, Julius Bertrand of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. BERTRAND, Lucille LCAP 1/18/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Lucille Bertrand, 80, of Evangeline will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 18, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Bertrand died at 7:29 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. BERTRAND, Clifton Sr. LCAP 1/16/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Clifton Bertrand Sr., 60, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Bertrand died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Vinton, he was a longtime resident of Sulphur, where he was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was a mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Eva Bertrand; three sons, Joe, Bobby, and Clifton Bertrand, Jr., all of Sulphur; two brothers, Shirley Bertrand of Jennings and Alcie Bertrand of Orange, Texas; his mother, Lydia Royer of Sulphur; and five grandchildren. BERTRAND, Elaine LCAP 1/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Elaine Bertrand, 50, of Gueydan, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. BERTRAND, Lucille, Mrs. LCAP 1/17/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lucille Bertrand, 80, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 7:29 p.m. Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. BILLEDEAUX, Zelma LCAP 1/20/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Zelma Billedeaux, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Billedeaux died at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, she lived in Holmwood prior to moving to Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John E. Billedeaux of Sulphur; four daughters, Betty Beard and Maffle Todd, both of Holmwood, Alice Manuel of Lake Charles and Annie Sittig of Sulphur; one brother, Whitney Fuselier of Welsh; one sister, Lillian Demarest of Lacassine; 20 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. BLACKWELL, Lorraine Marie LCAP 1/6/1998 Lafayette Funeral services for Mrs. Lorraine Marie Berthelot Blackwell, 79, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Martin & Castille Funeral Home. Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Blackwell died at 3:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in a local care center. BODDEN, Nix O.,Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1998 Austin, Texas -- Memorial services for Mrs. Nix O. (Carleen) Bodden of Austin, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in the Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Mrs. Bodden died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in her residence. She and her family had lived in Lake Charles for many years before moving to Austin in 1982. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Stuart N. Bodden and Joshua B. Bodden, both of Austin; one brother, Chris Schaefer III of Vero Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Jo C. Hall and Jean M. Schaefer, both of Austin; and her mother, Lola M. Sweet Schaefer of Austin. BOURG, Mrs. James L. LCAP 1/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mr. James L. Bourg, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Webster, Texas, hospital. BOURG, James L. Sr. LCAP 1/27/1998 Funeral services for James L. Bourg Sr., 74, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. ALan Trouille wall officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Bourg died Sunday, Jan. 25,1998, in Webster, Texas. A native of Bourg, he was a former resident of Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He retired as a civil engineer. Survivors include three sons, James L. Bourg Jr. of Park Rapids, Minn., Charles K. Bourg of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Mike Bourg of Friendswood, Texas; one brother, Roy Bourg of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Primeaux of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. BRAMMER, Chris M. LCAP 1/26/1998 Crowley -- Funeral services for Chris M. Brammer, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mr. Charles L. Floyd Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum under direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today. Mr. Brammer died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in his residence. A graduate of Lake Charles High School, he attended McNeese University, served in World War II, and graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute. A resident of Crowley for 49 years, he owned and operated Brammer Machine Shop, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Mittie Lynn Mitchell Brammer; two sons, Chris M. Brammer Jr and Dr. Craig M. Brammer, both of Crowley; one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Cheri) Bouillion Jr. of Sikeston, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. S.S. (Ceocia Brammer) of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Crowley, the family said. BRASHEAR, E.L., Mrs. LCAP 1/20/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. E.L. (Norma Joyce Johnson) Brashear, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in LaFranc Cemetery in Iowa, La. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Brashear died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from St. Charles Academy and attended McNeese State University. She was a prosthetic technician for Lambert's Limbs and Braces. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Dwayne and John Timpa, both of Ragley; two stepdaughters, Claudette Morgan and Susan Thibodeaux, both of Baton Rouge; one sister, Marge Dickerson of Lake Charles; three half-sisters, Betty Williams of Sulphur, Virginia Nance of Beaumont, Texas and Nora Savant of Sour Lake, Texas; her mother, Lena LeDoux Gwyn of Lake Charles; her stepfather, Leo Cole of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. BRASHEAR, Norma J. LCAP 1/19/1998 Funeral arrangements for Norma Joyce Brashear will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. BROUSSARD ,Mrs. Ozite C. LCAP 1/19/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ozite Conner Broussard, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery Mausoleum under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Broussard died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. BREAUX, Mary Frances LCAP 1/10/1998 Graveside services for Mary Frances Breaux, 68, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, in Conso-lata Cemetery. The Revs. Nick Abraham and Joel Hassell will officiate. Burial will be under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Breaux died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Episcopal Church of Our Saviour. Survivors include one son, Philip Breaux of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mary Frances Breaux II and Monet Brashear, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Johnniebel Guintard and Yvonne Wright, both of Lake Charles; 14 grand- children; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or to Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, the family said. BRIGNAC, Valentine Sr. ,Mrs. LCAP 1/9/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Valentine (Mary) Brignac Sr., 67, will be at10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, from Immaculate Heart of Mary CatholicChurch. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in CombreMemorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Brignac died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lacassine and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Christian Mothers. Survivors include her husband; five sons, Earl, Larry, Paul, Wilson and Valentine Brignac Jr., all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Gloria Harrisof Lake Charles and Harriet Brignac of Spring, Texas; one brother, Carl Pappillion of Compton, Calif.; two sisters, Cecelia Decloutte of Lake Charles and Louella Niter of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 22grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BRIGNAC, Mary ,Mrs. LCAP 1/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Brignac, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. BRINKLEY, Justin R. LCAP 1/9/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Justin R. Brinkley, 11, will be at 2p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in his Leesville residence. BRISCO, Oris LCAP 1/10/1998 Funeral arrangements for Oris Brisco will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Sulphur care facility. BRISCOE, Ores LCAP 1/11/1998 Funeral services for Ores "Toby" Briscoe, 65, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Briscoe died at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Church Point, he had lived in Sulphur the past 25 years. Survivors include two sisters, Nita Touchet of Sulphur and Ura Faul of Groves, Texas; and one brother, Berlin Briscoe of Church Point. BROOKS, Mr. T.D. LCAP 1/5/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Mr. T.D. "Tommy" Brooks Sr., 82, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the First Baptist Church. The Revs. Paul Brooks and Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Brooks died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Elton, he resided in Jennings for 78 years. He was a 1931 graduate of Jennings High Schoola and retired from Gulf States with 40 years service as a lineman and in the engineering department. He also was the retired owner of T.D. Brooks Photography Studio of Lake Arthur. He was president of the Airport Commission, a 50 year member of Jennings Lodge 249 F & A.M., a member of the Antique Car Club, T-Bird Club and Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was a former choir member and assistant church secretary. Survivors include two sons, Thomas D. Brooks Jr. of Jennings and Rev. Paul Brooks of Kansas City, Mo.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BROOME, Fred L. LCAP 1/17/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Fred Loftin Broome, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in the Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Broome died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in the Fort Polk hospital. BROUSSARD, Louise L. LCAP 1/21/1998 Jennings -- Memorial services for Louise LeJeune Broussard, 99, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Immaculate Conception Church. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Mrs. Broussard died in a Slidell care center. A former resident of Jennings, she worked in the nursery in the Jennings American Legion hospital. She babysat for many families in Jennings. Survivors include one daughter, Annie Mae Boudreaux of Pearl River, Miss.; and one brother, Ovey LeJeune of Baton Rouge. BROWN, Sheryl L. LCAP 1/14/1998 Funeral services for Sheryl Lynn "Shudy" Brown, 45, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Thursday, with burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. She died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Trina, Sonya, and Trimeka Brown, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Mark Anthony Brown of Lake Charles; one sister, Shelia Brown of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Clara B. Brown of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren. BROWN, Charles A. LCAP 1/1/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Charles A. Brown, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Clint Douglas Price will officiate. Visitation is from 2:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Brown died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Blevins, Ark., he had lived in the Leesville-Vernon Parish area since 1965. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army and was a combat veteran of the Vietnam and Korean wars. He was a Ham Radio operator. Survivors include his wife, Doris Brown; three sons, Charles L. Brown of Leggett, Calif., Gary Brown of Jacksonville, Fla., and Steven Brown of Leesville; one daughter, Delores Spears of Pineville; his father, Carl Brown of Fayetteville, Ark.; and three grandchildren. BROWN, D.W., LCAP 1/22/1998 Rison, Ark. -- Funeral services for D.W. Brown, 61, of Sherrill, Ark., will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Buie Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. Mr. Brown died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998. BROWN, Alcide LCAP 1/30/1998 Eunice -- Funeral services for Alcide Brown, 83, of Ville Platte, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Ninth Baptist Church in Ville Platte. The Rev. M.L. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Ninth Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Brown died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998 in a Ville Platte hospital. Survivors include three sons, Bertrand Brown of Beaumont, Texas, Wilbert Brown of Mamou and Delta Brown of Ville Platte; six daughters, Edna Louis of Ville Platte, Marie Brown, Nelda Brown, Rose Brown, Alice Brown and Elma Brown, all of Lake Charles; and one sister, Lydia Tezeno of Ville Platte. BROWN, Sheryl LCAP 1/11/1998 Funeral arrangements for Sheryl "Shudy" Brown, 45, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. BRUCE, Verla O. LCAP 1/4/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Verla O. Bruce, 82, of New Orleans, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home. She died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in a New Orleans care facility. BRUCE, Thelma LCAP 1/18/1998 Funeral arrangements for Thelma Bruce, 91, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. BRUCE, Thelma E. LCAP 1/19/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma E. Bruce, 91, will be held at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 19, in Moss Bluff Bible Church. The Revs. Ed Rose, Daniel McKab and U.A. Dorion will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Bruce died at 6:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a local care center. A native of DeQuincy, she was a resident of the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area for many years. She was a Charter Member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. Survivors include two sons, Charles P. Bruce of Reeves and Robert Bruce of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Nelda Monk of Iowa; two sisters, Ardath Chatigney of Phoenix, Ariz., and Norma Lee Mikliun of Dime Box, Texas; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Moss Bluff Bible Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 12555, Moss Bluff, La. 70612 or Camp Pearl Bible Conferences & Missions, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, La. 70658, the family said. BRUCE, Verla O. LCAP 1/3/1998 Oakdale-- Funeral arrangements for Verla O. Bruce, 82, of New Orleans will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died at 9 a.m.Friday in a New Orleans hospital. BURBANK, Thomas D. Sr. LCAP 1/15/1998 Baton Rouge -- Funeral services for Thomas D. "Tom" Burbank Sr., 78, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Burbank died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in Liberty, Mo. A native of Shreveport, he lived in Baton Rouge for a number of years before moving to Liberty. He was an Army and Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He served as Director of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Superinten-dent of the State Police from 1956-1969. He was one of two men to achieve the rank of Brigadier General with the Louisiana State Police. He was a graduate of the F.B.I. Academy, past general chairman of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and past president of the Louisiana Peace Officers' Association. In 1994, he was inducted into the Louisiana Highway and Transportation Hall of Honor. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, member of St. James Lodge 47 and the Scottish Rite. He was past president of the Baton Rouge Shrine Club and a former Jaycees Outstanding Public Servant. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Crisp Burbank; one son, Tom Burbank Jr. of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Jeanne Eubanks of Liberty, and Linda Sweat of Houston; one sister, Joe Ann Tucker of Shreveport; and eight grandchildren. BURCH, Merle LCAP 1/28/1998 Vinton -- A memorial service for Merle Burch, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Nibblets luff Cemetery. Mr. Burch died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. BURKE, Agnes D. LCAP 1/19/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes D. Burke, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral Church. The Revs. Mike Barras, Harry Grieg and Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary, and from 8-9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Burke died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Oklahoma City, Okla., she graduated from St. Theresa's High School in Hutchinson, Kan., and attended Loretta Heights College in Denver and Mary Mount College in Salina, Kan. After moving to Lake Charles in 1936, she became active in Catholic women's organizations, including the Immaculate Conception Altar Society, Catholic Daughters' Court 695, Serra Club, Mary's Callers and the VICs. She served on the parish, deanery and diocesan councils and was a Eucharistic Minister. In 1962 she was elected National Director of the Council of Catholic Women of the Province of New Orleans &emdash; and, during her four-year term served on numerous national committees, attended the Bishops' Conference and, by invitation, the mass of Pope Paul VI when he visited the United Nations. At the invitation of President John F. Kennedy, she attended a Women's Conference at the White House to discuss the original Civil Rights Bill and later assisted with the formation of the Lake Charles Human Relations Committee. She served as parish, deanery and diocesan chairman of Civil Defense as well as director of Catholic Women's Activities for Region V. She was awarded a Civil Defense Citation for meritorious service during the Hurricane Audrey emergency in 1957. In recognition of her work in the National council of Catholic Women and in Civil Defense, she received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Papal Medal at a ceremony in Lafayette in 1966. Recently, she received the Catholic Service Medal from Immaculate Conception Parish. Her other civic activities included the Leaf and Petal Garden Club, Lake Charles Toastmistresses, the Enterprise Club, Historical and Preservation Club, American Business Women, City of the Lake, Council for International Cancer Research and Gold Star Mothers' Club. She served as director of the Lake Charles Tourist Bureau from 1971 until she retired in 1982. Survivors include one son, Patrick L. Burke of New Orleans; one granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. BURNETT, Rev. Curtis C. LCAP 1/6/1998 Sulphur Funeral arrangements for Rev. Curtis C. Burnett, 65, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died at 1:25 p.m. Monday in his residence. BURNETT, Rev. Curtis C. LCAP 1/7/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for the Rev. Curtis C. Burnett, 65, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 7, in Sulphur United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.D. Cardwell, Marshall Baggett, Jimmy Sanner, Trevor Kelly and O.L. Gunter will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation continues today in the church. The Rev. Burnett died at 1:25 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in his residence. A native of Longville, he lived most of his life in Sulphur. He was an ordained United Pentecostal minister, having pastored First United Pentecostal Church of Hackberry for 27 years. He was also retired from Colonial Pipeline Company. Survivors include his wife, Emma Lou Burnett; two daughters, Rita Hamilton of Merryville and Jeanne Gunter of Sulphur; two brothers, Landry and Charlie Burnett, both of Longville; three sisters, Martha Whittington of Longville, Willow Reeves of Reeves, and Mertis Stewart of Highlands, Texas; and three grandchildren. BUSBY, Melba J. LCAP 1/12/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Melba J. Busby, 65, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Ricky Batchelor will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Mrs. Busby died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1998, in her residence. A native of Anacoco, she attended school in DeQuincy and Anacoco, and lived in LeBleu Settlement. Mrs. Busby was a nurse's aide for St. Patrick Hospital for several years. She was a master quilter. Survivors include three sons, Miles Busby of Sulphur, Thomas A. Busby of Lake Charles and Jerry D. Busby of LeBleu Settlement; one daughter, Deborah Britnell of Conroe, Texas; one brother, Charles Sewell of Anacoco; one sister, Sally Caillier of Buna, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BUSEK, Vada F.,Mrs. LCAP 1/27/1998 Westlake Funeral services for Mrs. Vada Farris Busek, 73, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Busek died at 1:43 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26,1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Alco and former resident of Oakdale, she had lived in Westlake for the past 25 years. She was a member of the Baptist faith, the Calcasieu Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the Telephone Pioneers Club. She retired after 35 years as a service representative with Southern Bell Survivors include two brothers Albert Farris of Baker and Jimmie Farris of Westlake lake; and three sisters, Mrs. Wordnia McDonnold of Westlake, Mrs. Dorothy Bass of Florien and Mrs. Carolyn Marsh of Jacksonville, N.C. BYRLEY, Arno A. LCAP 1/6/1998 Funeral services for Arno A. Byrley, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Douglas Moore and David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Byrley died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1993, in a local hospital. A native of Leesville, he had lived in Lake Charles for more than 49 years. He retired as Marketing Manager from South Central Bell Telephone Co. after more than 31 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 2130 and of Bouleyard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth F. Byrley; two brothers, Marvin A. Byrley of Shreveport and E.M. Byrley of New Orleans; and two sisters, Marguerite Yelverton of Rancho Cordova, Calif., and Mary Knisley of Lake Charles. CALCOTE, Collin LCAP 1/11/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Collin Calcote, 88, of Providence will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Calcote died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. CAPDEVILLE ,Shirley A., Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Abraham Capdeville, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Capdeville died at 3:39 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998 in a Compton, Calif. hospital. CAPDEVILLE, Shirley, Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Shirley Capdeville will be announced by Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died at 2:15 a.m. Friday in a Compton, Calif. hospital. CARRIER, Herman LCAP 1/30/1998 Funeral services for Herman ''Conie'' Carrier, 89, of 2118 Griffin Street will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Lee Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from noon Saturday. Mr. Carrier died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in a Beaumont, Texas, care center. A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church where he was an usher. He was a retired construction worker. Survivors include one son, Joseph Carrier Jr. of Beaumont; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Pitrie of Beaumont; and four grandchildren. CARRIER, R.C., Mrs. LCAP 1/22/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. R.C. (Geraldine) Carrier, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodley will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Carrier died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in her residence. A native of Opelousas and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Joshua and Errol Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Jazelle Jones of Lake Charles; four brothers, Calvin, Charles, Herman and Clarence Guidry Jr., all of Lake Charles; eight sisters, Mary Bell Guidry, Mrs. Consuela Thomas, Mrs. Judy Bellard and Mrs. Nancy Pouchie, all of Lake Charles; Mrs. Barbara Anderson of Opelousas, Mrs. Stella James of Culver City, Calif., Mrs. Lucy Stevens of Inglewood, Calif., and Mrs. Maudine Moore of Santa Monica, Calif; and five grandchildren. CARRIER, Herman LCAP 1/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Herman Carrier, 83, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 1:25 p.m. Wendesday in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. CARTER, Melena B., Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Melena B. Carter, 79, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 2:05 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. CARTER, Melena B.,Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Melena Bowman Carter, 79, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in the First Community Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvin C. Jefferson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. Saturday with burial in Southern Memorial Garden Cemetery in Baton Rouge under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Mrs. Carter died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Port Barre, she had lived in Baton Rouge for a number of years before moving to Lake Charles several years ago. She was a member of the Nazarene Baptist Church in Baton Rouge and First Community Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Patricita Batiste of Lake Charles and Mel Ann Johnson of San Antonio; two brothers, Maxie and Wallace Bowman, both of Compton, Calif.; seven sisters, Mrs. Hazel Allen, Mrs. Viney Williams, Mrs. Heartha Richardson and Mrs. Jessie Sylvester, all of New Orleans, Mrs. Jerry Thomas of Compton, Mrs. Lottie Coleman of Riverside, Callif. and Myrtle Jean Bowman of Anaheim, Calif. CARTER, Thelma L. LCAP 1/7/1998 Pineville -- Graveside services for Thelma Lee Carter, 87, of DeRidder, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 7, in Greenwood Cemetery. Burial will be under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral home of DeRidder. Mrs. Carter died on Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. CARUSO, Frank J.,Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Frank J. (Marjorie) Caruso, 75, of San Antonio, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5:30-10 p.m. today with a 7:30 p.m. rosary; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Caruso died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in a San Antonio hospital. A native of New Orleans, she lived in Lake Charles for 51 years prior to moving to San Antonio a year ago. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Lioness Club and the Camp Fire Girls. Survivors include her husband; one son, Lynn Caruso of Dallas; one daughter, Peggy L. Caruso of San Antonio; one brother, Frank Trammel Jr. of New Orleans; one sister, Gwen Duplantis of Hot Springs, Ark.; and three grandchildren. CARUSO, Marjorie LCAP 1/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Marjorie Caruso, 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday, in a San Antonio hospital. CASKEY, Ora L. LCAP 1/2/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral arrangements for Ora Lue Caskey, 57, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her Hawkins, Texas residence. CASKEY, Ora Lue LCAP 1/3/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Ora Lue Caskey, 57, of Hawkins,Texas, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 3, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Murrell Ewing will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. She died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in her residence. A native of DeQuincy, she had resided in Hawkins for 15 years. She was a graduate of DeQuincy High School and Sowela Technical Institute. She was a past employee of Ambassador College as acomputer programmer. Survivors include one brother, Jack W. Caskey Sr. of Lake Charles; and her father, Leon C. Caskey of Sun City, Ariz. CHAISSON, Rogers LCAP 1/13/1998 Welsh -- Funeral arrangements for Rogers Chaisson, 65, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 5 p.m. Monday in a Jennings hospital. CHAISSON, Rogers LCAP 1/15/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Rogers Chaisson, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 15, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. he Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn emetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Chaisson died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in Jennings. A native of Pine Island, he lived in the Pine Island and Welsh area for most of his life. He was a heavy equipment operator in construction and a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Mae Chaisson; two sons, Thomas Chaisson of Jennings and Butch Tauzin of Liberty, S.C.; one daughter, Patricia Tauzin of Long Beach, Calif.; one brother, Alex Chaisson of Welsh; three sisters, Nan Guillory and Mary Lou Faul, both of Welsh, and Dean Arceneaux of San Antonio; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. CHANTLIN, Sister Mary F. LCAP 1/7/1998 New Orleans -- Funeral services for Sister Mary Fabian Chantlin, SSF (nee Marie Louise Chantlin), 79, will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in the chapel of the Sisters of the Holy Family. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 under direction of Louisiana Undertaking Co. A wake service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday and a Memorial Mass at 7 p.m. Sister Chantlin died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Church Point, she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family on Sept. 8, 1939. She professed temporary vows on March 19, 1942, and perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1948. She was a religious sister for 59 years serving at St. John Berchman's Center in New Orleans and St. Albert the Great, Compton, Calif. She taught in San Antonio, Texas, and in Bastrop. Survivors include one brother, Clarence Chantlin of Lake Charles; and one sister, Ida Holmes of Houston. CIOLA, Ronald F. LCAP 1/16/1998 A prayer service for Ronald F. Ciola, 55, was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be today in the Veteran's Administration Cemetery in Port Hudson. Mr. Ciola died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. CIOLA, Ronald F. LCAP 1/10/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ronald F. Ciola, 55, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died a 9:45 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. CLARK, Daniel R. Sr. LCAP 1/14/1998 Funeral services for Daniel Robert Clark Sr., 85, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in City Cemetery in Farmerville with Rev. David Martin officiating. Visitation is from 3-6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Clark died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Gholson, Miss., he was a resident of the Lake Charles area for many years, where he was owner and operator of Clark's Grocery for 36 years. He served in the army during WW II and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elva Clark; one son, D. Robert Clark Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rose Clark Weems of Shreveport; two brothers, Bennie Clark of Louisville, Miss. and Buck Clark of Birmingham, Ala.; two sisters, Beulah Mae Fulton and Jennie King, both of Louisville, Miss.; and one grandchild. CLARKSON, Miller B. LCAP 1/13/1998 Graveside services for Miller Bryan Clarkson, 84, of Webster, Texas, formerly of Lake Charles, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Walter Ellis will officiate. Burial will be under direction of Jack Rowe Funeral Home of League City, Texas. Mr. Clarkson died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in his residence. A native of Evanston, Ill., he was a descendant of pioneer Texas families. He obtained a bachelor degree with a dual major in mathematics and physics from Baylor University where he was president of his class. He received a Master of Science degree from Texas A&M University, where he was also president of his class. He was head of the Science Department at McNeese State University and later taught at Northeastern University in Chicago, Ill., where he received a Professor Emeritus Award. He served in the Navy during World War II as a liaison officer between the Australian and U.S. Navy. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Ann Davies of League City, Texas and Susan Ahmed of Clear Lake City, Texas; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Texas A&M University, Department of Physics, College Station, Texas 77843-4242, the family said. CLEVELAND, James D., Mr. LCAP 1/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mr. James D. Cleveland, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. CLIFTON, Cecilia Tanner LCAP 1/27/1998 Lafayette Graveside services for Cecilia Tanner Long Clifton, 100, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, at the Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Clifton died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25,1998, in a local are center. A native of Lafayette, she moved to Lake Charles in 1974. She was the laughter of Richard J. and Emily Villere Tanner, a pioneer Lafayette family and the great-granddaughter f former Louisiana Governor Jacques Phillipe Villere. Survivors include two daughters, Sallie Long Dondis and Mercedes Long Collins, both of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. COLE, Earl Sr., Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Earl (Shirley Theresa Olivier) Cole, 57, of 1926 Moeling Street will be at noon today, Jan. 10, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Church Cemetery in Kinder under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Cole died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Los Angeles for 34 years before moving back to Lake Charles three years ago. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Sandra Cole Tate and Roxanne Cole Sain, both of Los Angeles; one son, Earl Cole Jr. of Los Angeles; one brother, Roumay Olivier of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. COLE, Earl Sr.,Mrs. LCAP 1/9/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Earl (Shirley Theresa Olivier) Cole, 57, of 1926 Moeling Street will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 10, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ Church. The Rev. Alvin Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Church Cemetery in Oberlin under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Cole died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in a local hospital.A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Los Angeles for 34 years before moving back to Lake Charles three years ago. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Sandra Cole and Roxanne Cole Sain, both of Lake Charles; one son, Earl Cole Jr. of Los Angeles; one brother, Roumay Olivier of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. COLE, Arrie ,Mrs. LCAP 1/29/1998 Kinder -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Arrie Cole will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. She died at 4:12 p.m. Wednesday in the Kinder hospital. COLE, Shirley T. LCAP 1/5/1998 Funeral arrangements for Shirley T. Cole, 57, 1926 Moeling Street, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. COLE, Arrie LCAP 1/30/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Arrie Cole, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. She died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in the Kinder hospital. COLLICE, Charles C. LCAP 1/26/1998 Oberlin -- Funeral services for Charles C. Collice, 43, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery. Mr. Collice died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. COLLINS, Joy L. LCAP 1/5/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Joy Lucille Collins, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. She died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in her residence. CONNER, Morris Sr. LCAP 1/28/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Morris "Kajoe" Conner Sr., 89, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Conner died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Lowry, he was resident of Lake Arthur. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Conner; two sons, Maurice L. Conner of Roanoke and James D. Conner Sr. of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Carolyn) Deshotel of Lake Arthur; two brothers, Howard "Mike" Conner and Wilbert "Neg" Conner, both of Lake Arthur; 17 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. COOKE, Doris W. LCAP 1/10/1998 Doris Wotton Cooke, 93, died at 1:55 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. She was cremated. Arrangements were by Hixson Funeral Home. COOLEY, Corey J. LCAP 1/6/1998 DeRidder Funeral services for Corey Jude Cooley, 21, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Revs. Lyndon Longoria and Kent Richards will officiate. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Corley died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, while fishing at a private pond. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, he was a graduate of Singer High School and a rodeo participant with the Lazy M Rodeo Club in DeQuincy. In 1992 he was Louisiana High School Reserve Champion Bull Rider and Louisiana Champion High School Bull Rider in 1993 and 1994. In 1994 he was LRCA All Around Rookie and Rookie Bull Rider of the Year. He was Texas Professional Rodeo Association Champion Bull Rider in 1995. He was the PRCA Resistol Rookie and All Around Rookie of the Year in 1996. Survivors include his parents, Emily and Clyde Cooley of DeRidder; his maternal grandparents, Gladys and Junior Faulk of DeRidder; and his paternal grandparents, Mamie and Junior Cooley of DeRidder. DAIGLE, Jules O. Monsignor LCAP 1/3/1998 Welsh -- Funeral mass for Monsignor Jules O. Daigle, 97, who was nationally known for his ''Cajun Dictionary,'' will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Bishop Jude Speyrer will officiate at the funeral mass. Interment is under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Rite of Welcome will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church, with prayer services at 3, 5, 8 and 10 p.m. A Parish Mass will be at 6 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Archimandrite Herbert May officiating and Monsignor I.A.DeBlanc, P.A., delivering the homily. Visitation will continue from 8a.m. Monday. Msgr. Daigle died at 4 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in a Jennings hospital. A native of Lafayette, he studied for the priesthood at St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict; St. Mary's in Baltimore, Md.; and the North American College in Rome, Italy, where he was ordained in 1925. He served as assistant pastor of St. Michael Parish in Crowley and Immaculate Conception in Lake Charles. He was pastor of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church from 1930 to 1974 and continued to live in Welsh after his retirement from active ministry. He was made a monsignor in 1952. He had been active in youth, civic and fraternal organizations in Welsh and Jeff Davis and had received the Silver Beaver award of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 50 years. He wrote several books about Cajun French and the Cajun heritage that became best sellers. He received international recognition for the projects and was in demand for radio, television, and newspaper interviews. Survivors include Mrs. Anne Sower of Baton Rouge; Brother Gabriel''Armand'' Daigle, F.S.C., Mrs. Martin (Mildred) Monies, Mrs. Florence Boudreaux and Mrs. Lydia Schoeffler, all of Lafayette. DAIGLE, Wilma LCAP 1/31/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Wilma Daigle, 72, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Jennings hospital. DAIGLE, Russell LCAP 1/11/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Russell Daigle, 58, will be, announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 6:08 p.m. Saturday in the Jennings hospital. DAIGLE, Russell A. LCAP 1/12/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Russell A. Daigle, 58, will be held at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 12, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Daigle died at 6:08 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in the Jennings' hospital. DANIEL, Charles G. Sr. LCAP 1/27/1998 Jennings Funeral services for Charles G. Daniel Sr:, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. today at the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mr. Daniel died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26,1998, in his residence. A native of Vivian, he lived in Lake Arthur before moving to Jennings 30 years ago. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired welder and a member of the Live Oak Lodge 346 F. & A.M. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Broussard Daniel; one son, Charles Grady Daniel Jr. of Jennings; three daughters, Mrs. Barry (Sheri) Graham of Dallas, Mrs. Jim Taffie Davis of Gueydan, and Mrs. Rickey (Tammie) Trahan of Lafayette; one brother, Isaac "Ike" Daniel of Rusk, Texas; two sisters Mrs. Robert (Sue) Bailey of Houston and Mrs. Larry (Mary Faye) Graves of Center, Texas; and 10 grandchildren. DANIEL, Jacob H. LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Jacob Henry Daniel, 91, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. DANIEL, Jacob H. LCAP 1/16/1998 Funeral services for Jacob Henry Daniel, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in New Sunlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Daniel died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Wilmot, Ark., and a resident of Lake Charles most of his life, he was a member of New Sunlight Baptist church. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Chavis of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Leathy Brown of Lake Charles and Mattie Brown of Rayville. DARBONNE, Mrs. Celiese S.LCAP 1/23/1998 Oberlin -- Funeral services for Mrs. Celiese S. Darbonne, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 23, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnett will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Mausoleum under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Thursday evening. Mrs. Darobnne died on Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. A lifelong resident of Oberlin, she was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one daughter, Judy D. Duhon of Elton; two brothers, Willian Sonnier of Elizabeth and Simon Sonnier of Oberlin; three sisters, Estelle Pellerin of Lake Charles, Yvonne Fuselier of Oberlin and Wanda Walker of Kinder; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DAUGHENBAUGH, Jack G. LCAP 1/5/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mr. Jack Gordon Daughenbaugh, 52, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. DAUGHENBAUGH, Jack G. LCAP 1/6/1998 Funeral services for Jack Gordon Daughenbaugh, 52, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Caraway will officiate.. Burial will be in Sweet Lake United Methodist Cemetery in Sweet Lake. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Daughenbaugh died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a self-employed farmer and a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Linda Daughenbaugh; one son, Edward Lee Daughenbaugh of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Amy Carol Daughenbaugh of Boston, Mass. and Stacy Jean Daughenbaugh of Lake Charles and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon (Billie) Daughenbaugh of Lake Charles. DAVIS, Anna Belle LCAP 1/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for Anna Belle Davis, 65, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday in the Sulphur hospital. DAVIS, Arthur ,Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur (Anna Belle) Davis, 65, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:45 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Davis died at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in a local care facility. A native of Sweetlake, she live in Lake Charles for over 45 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. George (Suzanne) Guillory of Houston and Mrs. Karl (Paula) Heimbach of Prairieville; three sisters, Alice Guidry of Lake Arthur, Helen Peloquin of Lake Charles and Marie Bowles of Gainesville, Fla.; two brothers, Earl Lee Conner of Decatur, Ill. and Paul Conner of Lake Arthur; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to National Alzheimers Research Foundation, the family said. DEROUEN, Lista M. LCAP 1/10/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Lista M. DeRouen, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in DeRouen Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Friday evening. Mrs. DeRouen died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Bell City, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Ray DeRouen and Amos Corbello, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Eraine Ardoin of Bell City; five grand- children; and seven great-grandchildren. DESHOTEL, Melton R. LCAP 1/28/1998 Jennings -- Funeral service for Melton R. Deshotel, 63, of Evangeline, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 28, in Restoration Tabernacle. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Deshotel died at 7:58 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in Evangeline. DOAN, Lois Mans LCAP 1/15/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lois (Peebles) Mans Doan, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in Miguez Funeral Home. Antoine Valdetero and Doug-las Broyles will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Doan died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in her residence. A native of Smyrna, Tenn., she was a resident of Jennings for 71 years. She was a retired bookkeeper for the City of Jennings and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. L.T. (Barbara Mans) Hawkins of Jennings; one brother, H.G. Pebbles of Nashville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren. DOAN, Glen , Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Mrs. Glen (Judy Buller) Doan, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. James Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery in Kinder under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Doan died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, in Moss Bluff. A native of Elton, she was a resident the Lake Charles area for many years, where she was employed by Sears in the sales department for many years. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the Alter Society. Survivors include her husband; one son, Ronald Guillory of Panama City, Fla.; four daughters, Karen Drewett, Judy Reeves, Rhonda LaPoint and Louise Stratton, all of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DOMINGUE, Burnell J. LCAP 1/24/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Burnell J. Domingue, 54, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Domingue died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. DONAHOE, Mary S. LCAP 1/7/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mary Ann Simmons Donahoe, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 7, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Donahoe died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Sulphur, she was retired from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and was a member of Houston River Baptist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include one son, Chris Simmons of Westlake; two daughters, Sarah Marcantel and Grace Bauer, both of Sulphur; one sister, Ella Mae Abshire of Pearland, Texas; and six grandchildren. DOUCET, Gary M. LCAP 1/10/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Gary M. Doucet, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Doucet died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998 in the Jennings hospital. DOUCET, Gary M. LCAP 1/9/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Gary M. Doucet, 86, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the Jennings hospital. DUGAS, Edward J. LCAP 1/18/1998 Funeral services for Edward J. Dugas, 44, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Private burial will be in Benoit Cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Jan. 18, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Dugas died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked for many years as a longshoreman at the Port of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Edward B. Dugas and Michael Dewain Dugas Smith, both of Lake Charles, and James D. Evans of Monroe; two daughters, Taysha Patrice Deaton of Iowa and Brandy Nicole Smith of Lake Charles; three brothers, Clyde Joseph Dugas of Grand Lake and Michael Lane Dugas of Lake Charles; two sisters, Judy Ann Blevins of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and Betty Sue O'Quinn of Lake Charles; and his mother, Mary Louise Thacker of Afton, Va. DUGAS, Edward J. LCAP 1/19/1998 Funeral services for Edward J. Dugas, 44, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Private burial will be in Benoit Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Dugas died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked for many years as a longshoreman at the Port of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Edward B. Dugas and Michael Dewain Dugas Smith, both of Lake Charles, and James D. Evans of Monroe; two daughters, Taysha Patrice Deaton of Iowa and Brandy Nicole Smith of Lake Charles; three brothers, Clyde Joseph Dugas of Grand Lake, Jack Dewain Dugas of Grand Lake and Michael Lane Dugas of Lake Charles; two sisters, Judy Ann Blevins of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and Betty Sue O'Quinn of Lake Charles; and his mother and stepfather, Mary Louise and Davy Thacker of Afton, Va. DUHON, Orelian LCAP 1/5/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Orelian Duhon, 92, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. DUHON, Orelian LCAP 1/6/1998 Jennings Funeral services for Orelian Duhon, 92, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Duhon died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. DUHON, Dave H. LCAP 1/18/1998 Funeral services for Dave Henry Duhon, 63, will be at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Greater Live Oak Baptist Church. The Rev. James will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday with burial in Hi Mount Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. in the church. Mr. Duhon died Monday, Dec. 12, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of the VFW and Local 551 and was an associate minister at Greater Live Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Michael Moore, Shedrick Goodly, and Andre Price, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Polly Z. Duhon and Adrianne Price, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Ella Augusta of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. DUHON, Dave H. LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Dave Henry Duhon, 63, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. DUKES, Lee R. LCAP 1/4/1998 Melder -- Funeral services for Lee R. Dukes, 67, of Hineston, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 4, in Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will bein New Hope Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Dukes died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in his residence. DURHAM, Myrtis LCAP 1/20/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtis Durham, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Durham died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. DURIO, Joseph F. Sr. LCAP 1/11/1998 Funeral services for Joseph F. Durio Sr., 69, of Kinder will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Jessie Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Durio died at 8:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Soileau, he lived in Lake Charles for 32 years prior to moving to Kinder nine years ago. He was a retired longshoreman for the Port of Lake Charles, and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Ester W. Durio; two sons, Joseph F. Durio, Jr. of Iowa and Jeffery D. Durio of Azle, Texas; four daughters, Jeanne Segura of Delcambre, Gail Murphy and Judy Newman, both of Iowa, and Janell Higginbotham of Lake Charles; four brothers, Claude Durio of Basile, John Durio of Vinton, Neville Reed of Orange, Texas, and Fernest Reed Jr. of Hemphill, Texas; one sister, Mary Mae Touchet of Sulphur; 18 grand- children; three stepgrandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. DUROUSSEAU, Ophelia , Mrs. LCAP 1/24/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ophelia Durousseau, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Durousseau died Friday in a local hospital. DUROUSSEAU, Ophelia S.,Mrs. LCAP 1/29/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Ophelia S. Durousseau, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Durousseau died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include eight sons, John B., Dillard J., Davis, Anthony L., Willis L., James Lee, Dorsen P. Jr. and Christopher Durousseau, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Odelia D. Andrus and Mrs. Dianne D. Bernard, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Bellard of Iowa; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. ENGLISH , Benjamin A., Rev. LCAP 1/8/1998 Alexandria -- Memorial services for Rev. Benjamin A. English, 71, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Bishop Hargrove will officiate. Burial will be in Fort Valley, Ga. The Rev.English died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in Charleston, S.C.A native of Powersville, Ga., he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer University, his Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary, and his Doctorate of Sacred Theology from Sewanee University. He served in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana and was Deputy to the Ordinary for Ministry. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was Dean of the Bishops School of Western Louisiana. He worked in the Cenla Mission Field serving Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in LeCompte, and St. John's Episcopal Church in Oakland. Survivors include one son, Benjamin Almond English Jr. of Charleston,S.C.; two daughters, Margaret Donald English of Miami, Fla. and Anne Lamar English of Excelsior, Minn.; two sisters, Arline E. Bird of Alpharetta, Ga., and Frances E. Moore of Macon, Ga.; and one grandchild. Memorials may be made to St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 2627 Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria, La, 71301, the family said. EVANS, D.A. LCAP 1/5/1998 Funeral services for D.A. Evans, 57, of Westlake will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Barrett and Stacy Byrd will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens in Bel. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. He died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he graduated from Marion High School. He had lived in Westlake for a number of years. Mr. Evans worked as an operator at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 407. He was a former member of Lake Charles Bible Church and had served in the army. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie "Tootsie" Bailey Evans; three sons, Troy, Chad and Joel Evans of Westlake; one daughter, Shellie Benoit of Westlake; two brothers, Rodney Evans of Sabine Pass, Texas, and Richard Evans of Sulphur; his mother, Mary Etta Sawyer Evans of Westlake; and two grandchildren. FERSTL, Rosa K.,Mrs. LCAP 1/15/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa K. Ferstl, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Her body will be cremated and buried at Nord Friedhof Cemetery in Munich, Germany, at a later date. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Ferstl died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, at her daughter's residence. A native of Munich, she had lived in Moss Bluff for the past 10 years. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Irene Dickerson of Westlake and Anneliese Perkins of Moss Bluff; one sister, Maria Eggert of Munich; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FINLEY, William P. Jr. LCAP 1/19/1998 Lafayette -- Funeral services for William Perryman "Bill" Finley Jr., 76, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Delhomme Bertrand Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Blessing will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Finley died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in his residence. A native of LeCompte, he moved to Lake Charles at an early age and was educated in local schools. He served during World War II in the Army Air Force in the China-Burma-India Theater. He was a road salesman for Ed Taussig Ford in Lake Charles, covering the state between Lake Charles and Abbeville. He owned and operated Finley's Outboard Marine on Ryan Street. He served on the Advisory Board for OMC Johnson Outboard and on various state and local marine organizations. He retired in 1991. He was a member and was on the Board of Directors of the Lake Charles Country Club, serving as secretary in 1986. He was also a member of the Pioneer Club and a charter member of the Buccaneer Organization of Lake Charles. A life member of the United States Power Squadron, Finley was a past commander of the squadron. When he moved to Lafayette in 1993, he transferred his membership to the Acadiana Squadron, where he remained active. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Miller Finley; one son, William Robert Finley of Lafayette; one daughter, Virginia Finley Harmon of Covington; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Daisy Mae) Milstead of Lake Charles; and two grandsons. Donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, P.O. Box 3467, Lafayette, La. 70502, the family said. FINNEGAN, Ruth D. LCAP 1/16/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Ruth Dolores Finnegan, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in her DeQuincy residence. FLETCHER, Louis LCAP 1/19/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Louis "Sonny" Fletcher, 74, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Mamou hospital. FLETCHER, Louis B. LCAP 1/20/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Louis B. "Sonny" Fletcher, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 20, in First Methodist Church. The Rev. Glynn Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. A masonic service was held at Monday evening. Mr. Fletcher died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a Mamou hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, he was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School. He served as a welding instructor at Elton High School for 10 years and retired from the Jefferson Davis Vocational Technical School in Jennings. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, of Lake Arthur Lodge 346 F. & A.M., a Shriner and a member of the Habibi Temple. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hymel Fletcher; one son, Louis Bryant Fletcher Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Virgil (Bridget) Carroll of Eunice; one brother, Howard Emery Fletcher of Lake Arthur; and three grandchildren. FOLLOWAY, Walter ,Mrs. LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Walter (Mavis) Followay, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, from St. Henry's Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Kariamadam will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Followay died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in her residence. A native of Chataignier, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and Ladies of Sahara of Habibi Shrine Temple. She was employed by Lake City Printing. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Paul Fontenot of DeQuincy and Randy Fontenot of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Shirlene Falke of DeRidder; one stepson, Jack Followay of Humble, Texas; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Janet Todd of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Dean Ryder of Lake Charles and Mrs. Barbara Fontenot of Ville Platte; her mother, Mrs. Luta Highfill of Ville Platte; and 10 grandchildren. FONTENOT, Adeline M. LCAP 1/12/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Adeline M. (Gary) Fontenot, 89, of Jennings, will be held at 3:30 p. m. today, Jan. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Murrell Ewing will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Fontenot died at 7:43 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A lifelong resident of Kinder, she had lived in Jennings for the past 13 years. Survivors include four sons, John J. Gary Sr. and Adam J. Gary St. of Moss Bluff, Don L. Gary Jr. and George L. Gary, both of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. Alma ''Frozine'' Kidd of DeQuincy; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. FOUNTAIN, Philiman LCAP 1/8/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Philiman Fountain, 87, will be at 2pm. Saturday, Jan. 11, in First Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. She died at 10:44 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. FOURNERAT, Phillip LCAP 1/17/1998 Funeral arrangements for Phillip Fournerat, 80, of Iowa, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. FOURNERAT, Phillip LCAP 1/18/1998 Funeral services for Phillip "Lip" Fournerat, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, from Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Jan. 18, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. A native of Eunice and a resident of Iowa, he was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Iowa and was a retired carpenter with Local 953. Survivors include his wife, Lenia Fournerat; one son, Dickie J. Fournerat Sr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Kathy) Fontenot of Iowa; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FRANCOIS, Loney E. LCAP 1/28/1998 Tee-Mamou -- Funeral services for Loney Edward Francois, 83, of Basile, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, from St. Jules Catholic Church. The Rev. Kenneth Mayne will officiate. Burial will be in St. Jules Mausoleum under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 4:30-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Francois died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Eunice, he was a resident of Tee-Mamou. He was a World War II Army veteran and a retired merchant and farmer. He was a member and past officer of the Knights of Columbus Council 4906 third and fourth degree (Msgr. Peter's Assembly). He was also a member of Murray J. Reed American Legion Post and former director of Nezpique Gas. Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Francois of Basile; one daughter, Phoebe F. Bull of Welsh; one brother, Ernest Francois of Iota; and four grandchildren. FRANKLIN, Patsy LCAP 1/22/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Patsy Franklin, 62, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, in the Sulphur hospital. FRANKLIN, Patsy J.LCAP 1/23/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Patsy Jean Franklin, 62, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gene Vincent will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Franklin died Wednes-day, Jan. 21, 1998. A native of Bayou D'Inde, she was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include one brother, Ben Franklin of Sulphur; two sisters, Jackie Squyres of Beaumont, Texas and Jessie Trahan of Sulphur. FREDERICK, Ray C. LCAP 1/21/1998 Creole -- Funeral services for Ray C. Frederick, 57, were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe officiated. Burial was in Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery in Cameron. Mr. Frederick died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Abbeville, he lived in Cameron more than 30 years. He was a roustabout for the Transworld/Noble drilling company for 30 years. He was a volunteer firefighter and worked the Cameron Parish Sherrif's Office, and a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Frederick of Cameron; five sons, Oscar Garcia of Cameron, Hector Garcia of Lake Charles, Carlos Frederick of Austin, Texas, Calvin Frederick of Houston and Chris Frederick of Kaplan; one daughter, Karen Trahan of Kaplan; one sister, Eula Delhomme of Maurice; and 11 grandchildren. FREDERICK, Ray C. LCAP 1/17/1998 Creole -- Funeral services for Ray C. Frederick, 57, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery in Cameron. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Frederick died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Abbeville, he had lived in Cameron for over 30 years. He was a roustabout for the Transworld/Noble drilling company for 30 years. He was a volunteer firefighter and had worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Frederick of Cameron; five sons, Oscar Garcia of Cameron, Hector Garcia of Lake Charles, Carlos Frederick of Austin, Texas, Calvin Frederick of Houston and Chris Frederick of Kaplan, one daughter, Karen Trahan of Kaplan; one sister, Eula Delhomme of Maurice; and 11 grandchildren. FRIEDRICHS Infant LCAP 1/9/1998 Dayton, Texas -- Funeral services for Billy Don Friedrichs, infant son of Paul and Melissa Friedrichs, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Sterling Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie, Texas. He died in Cleveland, Texas. GALLIA, James J. LCAP 1/17/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for James J. Gallia, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Gallia died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. GATTE, Doris M. LCAP 1/10/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Doris M. Gatte, 87, will be at noon today, Jan. 10, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Gatte died at 1:23 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. GATTE, Doris LCAP 1/9/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Doris Gatte, 81, will beannounced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Jennings hospital. GAUDET, Leslie C.LCAP 1/22/1998 Pine Prairie -- Funeral services for Leslie Charles Gaudet, 82, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, from St. Peters Catholic Church. Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Gaudet died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. GILBERT, Curtis R.,Mrs. LCAP 1/15/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Curtis R. (Della Babineaux) Gilbert, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 15, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Gilbert died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings and a graduate of Hathaway High School. She was a member and past president of the Jennings American Legion Auxiliary (Pink Ladies), a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters Court Mother Cabrini 1468. Survivors include her husband; one son, Michael Davy of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Mrs. Keith (Connie) Kennedy of Elton, and Mrs. Craig (Donna) Richard and Mrs. Bill (Paula) LeJeune, both of Jennings; two brothers, Charlie Babineaux of Vinton and Wilton Babineaux of Jennings; one sister, Loretta Babineaux of Jennings; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. GILBERT, Curtis R., Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Curtis R. (Della Babineaux) Gilbert, 65, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. GILBERT, Frank E. LCAP 1/24/1998 Graveside services for Frank E. Gilbert, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Gilbert died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. GLASSCOCK, Mary LCAP 1/9/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Mary Glasscock, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Hixson Funeral. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Glasscock died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in her residence. GOLDWIRE, Barbara JeanLCAP 1/22/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Barbara Jean Goldwire, 52, of DeRidder, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Temple Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Hawthorne Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died at 11:21 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a Killeen, Texas, hospital. GOLDWIRE, Barbara Jean LCAP 1/20/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Barbara Jean Goldwire, 52, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Killeen, Texas, hospital. GONZALES infant LCAP 1/8/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Emily Elise Gonzales, infant daughter of Juan and Dana Gonzales of Fort Polk, will be at 10 a.m.Friday, Jan. 9, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. She died Monday, Jan. 6, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. GOODWILL, Cheffon D. , Mrs.LCAP 1/23/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Cheffon Marie Dixson Goodwill, 47, of 2409 11th Street will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in the Refuge Temple Church. Bishop Wendell Archie will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Goodwill died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she graduated from Washington-Marion High School in 1970 and attended Delta Technical School, Sowela Technical School and McNeese State University. She was a member of the Refuge Temple Church for the past 23 years where she was the first usher of the church, a member of the Deliverance Choir, the Sisterhood Depart-ment, the Fellowship Committee, the Culinary Department and Facility Services. She was employed at several nursing homes and at W.O. Moss Regional hospital. Survivors include two sons, Derrick and Daryl Dixson, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Jessie Dixson III and Kevin Dixson, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Patricia Savoy and Marilyn Carter, both of Lake Charles; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie (Ethel) Dixson Jr. of Lake Charles. GOODWILL, Chiffon Marie LCAP 1/17/1998 Funeral arrangements for Chiffon Marie Goodwin, 47, of 2409 11th Street will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday in her residence. GORDON, James F. LCAP 1/19/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for James Freeman Gordon, 89, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Gordon died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a Leesville hospital. GRANTHAM, Phyllis J. LCAP 1/30/1998 Anacoco -- Funeral services for Phyllis Jean Grantham, 60, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Crystal Springs Baptist Church. The Revs. Terry Gibson, Sandy Guynn and Durhl Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Grantham died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in a Houston, Texas, hospital. A native of Wilburton, Okla., she grew up in the Leesville-Vernon Parish area. A member of the Anacoco First Baptist Church, she was a volunteer for the Literacy Council, a charter member of the Women on Mission, and was a founding member of the Helping Hands Ministry. Survivors include four sons, Roger Pridgen of Overton, Texas, Paul Grantham of Crosby, Texas, David Grantham of Stockton, Calif., and John Grantham of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Debra Duvall of Houston, and Doris Mullen of Spring, Texas; three brothers, Earl Patterson of Oklahoma, M.B. Patterson of Port Arthur, Texas and M.D. Patterson of Houston; four sisters, Lila Jones of Anacoco, Lula Thomas of Hawaii, Patricia Ivey of Cut-n-Shoot, Texas, and Loyce Williams of Conroe, Texas. GRAVES, Mattie Clara,Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1998 Pleasant Hill -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Clara (Pat) Graves, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Thurday, Jan. 15, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Joe Thibeau will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mrs. Graves died at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, he was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Ray Graves of Sulphur; two daughters, Patsy Herline of Atlanta, Ga. and Peggy Clemens of Sulphur; one sister, Syble Hearne of Gilliam; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. GRAVES, Mattie LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mattie Graves, 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. GRAY, Harris LCAP 1/4/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Harris Gray, 81, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Oakdale hospital. GRAY, Harris Sr. LCAP 1/9/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Harris Gray Sr., 81, will be at 11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community Cemetery. Mr. Harris died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. GREEN, Hillary LCAP 1/20/1998 Funeral arrangements for Hillary Green, 64, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. GREEN, Hillary LCAP 1/23/1998 Funeral services for Hillary Green, 64, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Mr. Green died at 2:57 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. GREEN, Hillary LCAP 1/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Hillary Green, 64, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. GREEN, Mary E. LCAP 1/2/1998 Funeral services for Mary E. Green, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,Jan. 3, in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Green died Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Washington, La., she was the oldest charter member of Mt.Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Louise Green of Lake Charles. GUILLORY, Gabriel ,Mrs. LCAP 1/23/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Gabriel (Vina) Guillory, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Guillory died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mallet, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Immaculate Hart of Mary Catholic Church where she was a Christian Mother. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Juries Guillory and Matthew Jessie Guillory, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Eltra Trahan and Mrs. Marjorie Celestine, both of Lake Charles, and Mrs. LouAnne Rene of Gaithersburg, Md.; 20 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; 51 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Vina LCAP 1/20/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Vina Guillory, 90, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. GUILLORY,Virginia F., Mrs. LCAP 1/25/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia F. Guillory, 89, will be at ? Pm Tuesday, Jan. 27, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Revs. Oris Broussard and Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. Monday, with a wake at 7 p.m.; from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Guillory died at 10:45 .m. Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native and longtime resident of Lake Charles, she was a member Of St. Henry Catholic church. Survivors include eight sons, Leonard Guillory of Beaumont, Texas Dennis Guillory of Fort Smith, Ark., Chester Guillory of Covina, Calif., Ernest Guillory of Eunice, Slim, Wesley and Hubert Guillory, all of Lake Charles, and Raymond Guillory of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters, Bridgette of Slidell, Marjorie Darbonne and Anna Mae Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; 54 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Harvey LCAP 1/28/1998 Funeral services for Harvey Guillory, 50, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Kariamadam will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mr. Guillory died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, in his residence. A native of Mallet, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include three brothers, Merrill J. Guillory, Martin Guillory and Darrell J. Guillory, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Gale Brignac and Mrs. Mary Labbe, both of Lake Charles; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gervis Guillory of Lake Charles. GUILLORY, Harvey LCAP 1/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Harvey Guillory, 50, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Guillory died Saturday in his residence. GUILLORY, Eva R. LCAP 1/28/1998 Funeral services for Eva R. Guillory, 97, will be at 9 a.m. today, Jan. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery in Mamou under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8-8:45 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. Mrs. Guillory died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Mamou, she was a resident of Lake Charles, where she was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Flander H. Guillory of Lake Charles; one sister, Leezama Reed of Hammond; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. GUNN, Stephen A. I LCAP 1/13/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Stephen Anthony Gunn I, 31, will at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Joseph Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Gunn died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, as the result of a truck accident in Lumberton, Miss. A native of Leesville, he was a graduate of Leesville High School and attended Southwestern State University, where he played football. He was a lifetime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, the Junior Choir and Usher Board. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Gunn of Alexandria; one son, Steven Anthony Gunn II, of Alexandria; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Gunn of Leesville. GUNTER, Lamar M. LCAP 1/11/1998 College Station, Texas -- Funeral services for Lamar M. Gunter, 82, former resident of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, from St. Thom-as Aquinas Catholic Church. The Revs. Dan Wilhem and Joseph A. Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Wellborn Cemetery under the direction of Callaway- Jones Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Gunter died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998. A native of Coffee County, Ala., and a resident of College Station since 1974, he was a brick layer and a member of Brick Layers and Allied Craftsmen Union. Survivors include three sons, L. Daniel Pelham of Sanford, Fla., Emmanuel Kennedy of Crawfordville, Fla., and Dennis C. Gunter of Victoria, Texas; one daughter, Tura King of College Station, Texas; two sisters, Mary Lou Martin of Ft. McCoy, Fla., and Pearl Ragan of Ozark Ala.; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grand- children; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Associa-tion, 9430 Research, Echelon II, Suite 300, Austin, Texas. GUTHREY, C. W. LCAP 1/18/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for C. W. "Bill" Guthrey, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Guthrey died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Vinton, he was a resident of Woodlawn and a graduate of Vinton High School. A retired employee of Union Texas Petroleum, he was a Master Carpenter and co-owner of Powell Hardware of Lake Charles for the past five years. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Guthrey of Iowa; one son, Lynn "Butch" Guthrey; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Brenda) McCaig of Houston and Mrs. Homer (Sallye) Scheufens of Crowley; one brother, Harvey Glen Guthrey of Lafayette; one sister, Margaret McBride of Houston; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. GUTHREY C.W. LCAP 1/17/1998 Welsh -- Funeral arrangements for C.W. ''Bill'' Guthrey will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. HALLMAN, Roy K. LCAP 1/19/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Roy Kenneth Hallman, 54, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Mr. Hallman died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a DeRidder hospital. HANNIE, George J.,Dr. LCAP 1/8/1998 Funeral services for Dr. George J. Hannie, 77, will be at 10 a.m.Friday, Jan. 9, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc and the Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today with an American Legion service at 6p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home, and from 8 a.m.Friday. Dr. Hannie died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he graduated from Cathedral High School and Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette. He was a graduate of University of Texas Dental School, and was a practicing dentist in Lake Charles for over 40 years. He was a Lake Charles resident since 1949. He was a decorated war veteran, having served as a Navy medic attached to the Marine Corps during World War II. He was part of the first wave to go ashore during the Battle of Okinawa, and was awarded two Presidential Citations and five Battle Stars. He was a member of the American Dental Association, Life Member of the Louisiana DentalAssociation, and member of the 7th District Dental Association of Louisiana. He was a member of Msgr. Cramer's Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, as well as a member of VFW Post 2130and W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. He was past member ofthe Rotary Club and South Lake Charles Optimist Club. Survivors include his wife, Becky Cornelius Hannie; three sons, George J. Hannie Jr. of Galveston, Texas, Joe Hannie of Austin, Texas and Fred Hannie of Lake Charles; five daughters, Mrs. Judson (Liz)McCann, Mrs. Pat (Charmayne) Crawford and Mrs. Doyle (Gena)Evans, all of Lake Charles, Mrs. Frank (Becky Jo) Bussey of Crosby,Texas and Mrs. David (Tara) Holcombe of Bellaire, Texas; one brother, Dr. Edward Hannie of Lafayette; four sisters, Evelyn Hannie,Mrs. Duke (Jere) Tanory and Mrs. Joe (Mary Helen) Pharo, all of Lafayette, and Margaret Haik of New Iberia; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. HARMON, Dollie F. LCAP 1/1/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Dollie F. Harmon, 86, of Merryville will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 1, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hinson Cemetery in Knight Community. She died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. HANTZ, Charles LCAP 1/25/1998 Sulphur - Funeral arrangements for Charles Hantz, , will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. He died at 6:09 p.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. HARLOW, Paul R. LCAP 1/30/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Paul Ramon Harlow, 34, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Revs. Stan Allcorn and George L. Glass, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Harlow died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in New Orleans. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, he was a 1982 graduate of DeRidder High School. He attended McNeese State University and Houston Community College. He worked as a paralegal in Houston. Survivors include one brother, Paul Craig Harlow of DeRidder; and his parents, Paul and Clara Harlow, of DeRidder. HARLOW, Paul R. LCAP 1/31/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Paul Ramon Harlow, 34, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 31, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Revs. Stan Allcorn and George L. Glass, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Harlow died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in New Orleans. A lifelong resident of De-Ridder, he was a 1982 graduate of DeRidder High School. He attended McNeese State Univer-sity and Houston Community College. He worked as a paralegal in Houston. Survivors include one brother, Paul Craig Harlow of DeRidder; and his parents, Paul and Clara Harlow, of DeRidder. HAUCK, Rose LCAP 1/26/1998 Funeral services for Rose Hauck, 91, will be at 9 a.m. today, Jan. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joleen Gleasman will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Hauck died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Elton, she had lived in Brenham, Texas, for 50 years prior to moving to Lake Charles 20 years ago. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include one brother, Alvey Manuel of Lake Charles and several nieces and nephews. HAWKINS, Robert LCAP 1/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Robert Hawkins, 71, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. HAWKINS, Robert Jr. LCAP 1/9/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Robert Hawkins Jr., 71, will be at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Dismissal will be at 9a.m. Saturday with burial in Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mr. Hawkins died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. HAWTHORNE, Patsy LCAP 1/2/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral arrangements for Patsy "Pat"Hawthorne, 36, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died at 1:30 p.m.Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. HAWTHRONE, Patsy ,Mrs. LCAP 1/8/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy ''Pat'' Hawthrone, 36, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in First Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Obey Pete Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Paradise Cemetery under direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Hawthrone died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Pineville, she had lived in DeQuincy for many years. Survivors include three sons, Joel and Jason Moss and Patrick Rogers, all of DeQuincy; three daughters, Addie and Tiffany Hawthrone and Precious Moss, all of DeQuincy; two brothers, Michael Guillory and Brandon Thomas, both of DeQuincy; eight sisters, Mrs. Dianne Sawyer, Mrs. Angela Jones, Mrs. LaShonda Guillory and Mrs. Shelia Jones, all of DeQuincy, Mrs. Quincena Baggett of DeRidder, Mrs.Michelle Carter of Fort Polk, Mrs. Vicki Dinkin of Fort Lauderdale,Fla. and Mrs. Sandra McCoy of Beaumont, Texas; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Ruby) Thomas of DeQuincy. HEARD, Albert F. LCAP 1/16/1998 Funeral arrangements for Albert F. Heard, 70, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. HAYES, Roberta F. LCAP 1/21/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Roberta Foshee Hayes, 88, will be at 6 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Springs Cemetery in Clanton, Ala. Mrs. Hayes died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in an Oakdale care center. HEARD, Elbert F. LCAP 1/17/1998 Funeral services for Elbert F. Heard, 70, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-noon and 4-8 p.m. today; and from 11 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Heard died at 12:28 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Carthage, Texas, he lived in Lake Charles since 1950. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He retired as a Safety and Health Representative for Gulf States Utilities. He worked as a deputy sheriff for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He attended Louisiana College and McNeese State University. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a deacon. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 165, a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of Habibi Temple. He served as a Boy Scoutmaster. He was a member of Campers on Mission. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Corley Heard; one son, Marshall Heard of Maricaibo, Venezuela; one daughter, Mrs. Polly Smith of Arlington, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Warren of Waco, Texas; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital, the family said. HEBERT, Carmen Louise LCAP 1/5/1998 Funeral services for Carmen Louise Hebert, 43, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jennings Cemetery. Mrs. Hebert died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in a local hospital. HEBERT, Allyne LCAP 1/8/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Allyne ''TeTe'' Hebert, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles. She died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. HEBERT, Columbus LCAP 1/10/1998 Creole -- Funeral services for Columbus Hebert, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, from St. Rose Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Rose Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Hebert died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in the Creole hospital. A lifelong resident of Cameron Parish, he was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Annabelle Gauthier and Leona Y. Trahan, both of Cameron, Tracy M. Cook of Kansas City, Mo. and Imogene Welch of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Agnes Bargeman of Cameron; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. HIPP, Donovan F. Sr. LCAP 1/1/1998 Funeral services for Donovan F. Hipp Sr., 85, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. George Wilmott will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Friday. Mr. Hipp died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Michigan City, Ind., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1950. He retired after 31 years with Cities Service and was a member of Associated Bible Students. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosemary Morgan Hipp; one son, Donovan Hipp Jr. of Houma; and one grandchild. HOLLINGSWORTH, Ollie LCAP 1/4/1998 Westlake -- Funeral services for Ollie Mae Elizabeth Hollingsworth, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Revs. Allen Trouille and Garrett Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake.Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Hollingsworth died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in a Sulphur care facility. A native of Mena, Ark. she had lived in Westlake since 1942. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Raymond Murl Hollingsworth of Sulphur; one daughter, Wilma Nell Hollingsworth Dykes of Euka Springs, Ark.; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. HORNE, Hester, Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Horne, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in St. Peter Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. She died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in the Mamou hospital. HOUSTON, George M. LCAP 1/1/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for George M. Houston, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Houston died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, he had served as civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army for almost 20 years and was active in the Association of the U.S. Army, serving as local, regional, and national president. Publisher and owner of the Beauregard News for 32 years, he also owned the Vernon Journal and the Kinder Progress and published numerous other publications including the Fort Polk newspaper. He was past president and longtime board member of the Louisiana Press Association and had won numerous awards including the 10-year award for service to forestry and awards from the Louisiana Teachers Association for service to education. He was president of the Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the military affairs committee for 10 years. He was also past president of the Lions Club and a member of the American Legion and VFW chapters. He was Beauregard Citizen of the Year in 1964. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and a past chairman of the Official Board. Survivors include his wife, Gwen S. Houston; one daughter, Shelley Lizotte of Lafayette; and one grandchild. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, the family said. HUNT, Ruth ,Mrs. LCAP 1/18/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Hunt, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Hunt died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. ISTRE, Melizia M. LCAP 1/30/1998 Funeral services for Melizia Marie Istre, 98, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Revs. Jose Kariamadom and Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Istre died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, she lived in Bell City and Hayes for many years before moving to the Lake Charles area in 1958. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Golden Age. Survivors include five sons, Harris Istre, Nelton Istre and Raymond Istre, all of Lake Charles, Ray Istre of Lockport and Wilfred Istre of Youngsville; six daughters, Thelma Comeaux of Welsh, Martha Broussard and Mayola Watts, both of Lake Charles, Beverly Desormeaux of Gillis, Daisy Guillotte of Brookshire, Texas, and Mernie Hill of Moselle, Miss.; 52 grandchildren; 114 great-grandchildren; 52 great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren. ISTRE, E.J. LCAP 1/6/1998 Gueydan Funeral arrangements for E.J. Istre, 56, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 2:13 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in a Lafayette hospital. ISTRE, E.J. LCAP 1/7/1998 Gueydan -- Funeral services for E.J. Istre, 56, of Kaplan will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 7, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Istre died at 2:13 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. JACKSON, Jim LCAP 1/4/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Jim Jackson, 47, of Slagle will beat 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Jackson died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in the Fort Polk hospital. JAMES, Lottie D., Mrs. LCAP 1/11/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie D. James, 99, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. James died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. JEANE, James Bart LCAP 1/19/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for James Bart Jeane, 19, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Mr. Jeane died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in Monroe, from a car accident. JENNERJAHN, Lisa Marie LCAP 1/16/1998 Pascagoula -- Funeral services for Lisa Marie Jennerjahn, 39, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry White will officiate. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Ms. Jennerjahn died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in Moss Point, Miss. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in the area for 18 years. Survivors include one brother, Richard Butcher of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Terri Hughes of Semmes, Ala., and Michelle Fulton of Navarre, Fla.; her parents, Larry and Ronda Butcher of Moss Point, Miss.; and her paternal grandmother, Sarah Butcher of Lafayette. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity, the family said. JENNERJAHN, Lisa Marie LCAP 1/15/1998 Pascagoula, Miss. -- Funeral arrangements for Lisa Marie Jennerjahn, 39, will be announced by O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home. She died Wed-nesday in Moss Point, Miss. JOHNSON, Mark W. LCAP 1/17/1998 Memorial services for Mark Waldo Johnson, 94, will be at 6 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. The body was cremated. Mr. Johnson died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Chicago, Ill., he lived in Lake Charles for the past 32 years. He was a retired electrical engineer. He worked as an electrical engineer in South America and was one of the first Ham radio operators in South America. He was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Raquel O. Johnson; two sons, Richard Johnson of Guam and J. Johnson of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Raquel H. Johnson of Los Angeles; one sister, Hildegarde D. Johnson of Brooking, S.D.k.; and three grandchildren. JOHNSON, LeRoy Jr. LCAP 1/23/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for LeRoy Johnson Jr., 21, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenmora Community Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in an Oakland, Calif., hospital. JOHNSON, Lillie Mae, Mrs. LCAP 1/30/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Johnson, 89, of 514 LeBato Street will be at noon, Saturday, Jan. 31, in Travelers Rest Baptist Church. The Rev. Cunningham Bob will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Johnson died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Natchitoches, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Travelers Rest Baptist Church where she was the Mother of the Church, president of the Senior Mission and a deaconess. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Olevia Williams of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Mae Paige of Lake Charles and Mrs. Virginia Calvin of Natchitoches; and eight grandchildren. JOHNSON, Lillie Mae ,Mrs. LCAP 1/27/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson, 89, of 514 LeBato Street will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. JOHNSON, Leroy Jr. LCAP 1/19/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Leroy Johnson Jr., 21, of Oakland, Calif., will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson died Friday in Oakland, Calif. JOHNSTON, James J.LCAP 1/22/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for James J. "Jimmie" Johnston, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan 22., in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Mr. Johnston died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in Welsh. JOHNSTON, James J.LCAP 1/21/1998 Welsh -- Funeral arrangements for James Jimmy Johnston, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. He died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday in his residence in Pine Island. KANE, Clarence Sr.LCAP 1/28/1998 Funeral services for Clarence Kane Sr., 86, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today. Mr. Kane died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Washington, La., he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He attended Southern University and Tyler Barber College, was a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post 551. He was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille Kane; two sons, Clarence L. Kane Jr. of New Orleans and Grant W. Kane of San Bruno, Calif.; three brothers, Joseph L. Kane of Alexandria and James P. Kane and Maurice S. Kane, both of Los Angeles; seven sisters, Mrs. Bertha Dancy, Mrs. Beatrice Walker, Mrs. Maude Ballard, Mrs. Doris Ambrose and Betty R. Kane, all of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Doretha K. Waters and Mrs. Annie K. Miller, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. KANE, ClarenceLCAP 1/24/1998 Funeral arrangements for Clarence Kane, 86, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday, in a local hospital. KEMP, GladysLCAP 1/23/1998 Funeral services for Gladys Kemp, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Woodbury Congregational Church. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Kemp died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Woodbury Congregational Church. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Love of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ruby Pecot of Jeanerette, Myrtle Kemp of Lake Charles, and Mildred Champ of New Orleans; and four grandchildren. KEMPT, GladysLCAP 1/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Gladys Kempt, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. KHOURY, George LCAP 1/11/1998 Funeral arrangements for George Khoury, 89, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 7:30 p.m. Friday in his residence. KHOURY, George LCAP 1/12/1998 Funeral services for George Khoury, 89, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland, Eugene Kohlbecker and Nick Abraham will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, from 8-11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection at the church. Mr. Khoury died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in his residence. A native of Sulphur, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department for more than 30 years. He owned and operated Khoury's Record Shop for more than 50 years and produced a number of award-winning gold recordings, including "Mathilda" and "Sea of Love." He was known for his production of Swamp Pop Music. In 1997, Mr. Khoury was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the City of Ville Platte and KVPI Radio for his outstanding contributions to Swamp Pop Music. He was a World War II veteran and a member of W.B. Williamson Post 1 of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Dollar Khoury; one brother, Isaac Z. Khoury of Lake Charles; and a number of nieces and nephews. KLUMP, Hazel L. LCAP 1/21/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Hazel LaCombe Klump, 75, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. KLUMP,Hazel L., Mrs.LCAP 1/22/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Lacombe Klump, 76, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 22, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Mrs. Klump died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in her residence. KNIGHT, George L. LCAP 1/25/1998 Funeral services for George L. Knight, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Gonsolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Knight died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, in Houston, Texas. A native of Iota, a former resident of Lake Charles and a resident of Houston, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in World War II and the Korean War. He retired as state manager for Handy Hardware Wholesale. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where he was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lydia Guillory Knight; two sons, Michael and Morgan Knight, both of Fallbrook, Calif.; two daughters Mrs. Elizabeth Knight Dean of South Korea and Mrs. Nanette Knight Dodd of Houston; one stepson, Robert Gray of Houston; one sister, Miss Willma Knight of Jennings; two grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. KNIPPERS, J.W. LCAP 1/3/1998 Funeral arrangements for J.W. ''Bill'' Knippers, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:15 p.m. Friday in his residence. KNIPPERS, J.W. LCAP 1/4/1998 Funeral services for J.W. "Bill" Knippers, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Pine Knot Cemetery in Mount Carmel. Visitation if from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Knippers died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in his Moss Bluff residence. A native of Mount Carmel, he lived in Lake Charles the past 40 years. He served in the Pacific Theater from 1943-45 in the 806th Aviation Engineers. He was a member of Pipeline Welders Local 798 for 20 years and Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He retired in 1985. He was owner and operator the Knippers Engineering Firm Inc. He was President of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation in 1961, he was on the Board of Trustees which was instrumental in forming Toledo BendLake. President of the local Rod and Gun Club, he was past president of Jean Lafitte Gun and Skeet Club of Lake Charles. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include three sons, Lynn and Gary Knippers, both of Lake Charles, and Darell Knippers of Bridge City, Texas; one daughter,Debbie Cassidy of Jennings; three sisters, Isabelle Moore of Victoria, Texas, Rose Freeman of Many, and Marie Shelton of Shreveport; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, P.O.Box 65239, Baton Rouge, La. 70896, the family said. KOUNTER, Ethel I.,Mrs.LCAP 1/14/1998 Coffeyville, Kan. -- Funeral services for Mrs Ethel Irene Kounter, 96, mother of Lawrence R. Kounter of Sulphur, were at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Home. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Kounter died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in a Coffeyville care center. A native of Berryville, Ark., she had been a resident of Coffeyville since 1961. She was a member of the First Church of The Nazarene since 1930 where she had taught Sunday school for many years and had served on the church board. Other survivors include one son, the Rev. Iva Kounter of Bakersfield, Calif.; one daughter, Helen Polk of Coffeyville; 13 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Church of The Nazarene, the family said. LAFARGUE, Bertha O., Mrs. LCAP 1/2/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha O. LaFargue, 81, will beat 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a vigil at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. LaFargue died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Kinder, she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Theophile LaFargue of Seattle, Wash.; five daughters, Mrs. Yvonne L. Fruge, Mrs. Sharon L. Fontenot, Mrs. Cledius (Ann L. "Tannie") LaFleur, Mrs. Susanne L. Powers and Mrs.Sheila L. Jacobs, all of Kinder; two sisters, Mrs. Willis (Dorothy)Darbonne of Slidell and Mrs. Elza (Minnie) Clement of Kinder; 16grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. LAFLEUR, Joisine LCAP 1/11/1998 Funeral services for Joisine LaFleur, 83, of LeBleu Settlement will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Reynolds will o fficiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Ms. LaFleur died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Iota, she lived in LeBleu Settlement for 50 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Ladies Altar Society. Survivor s include five stepsons, Melvin LaFleur of Ville Platte, Ken LaFleur of Nederland, Texas, Paul LaFleur of Lake Charles, Duffy LaFleur and Jesse LaFleur, both of LeBleu Settlement; three stepdaughters, Eunice Guillory of Houma, Belle Fortier of Lafayette and Elaine Dupont of Jennings; one sister, Cecile Young of Iota; a number of stepbrothers; and numerous stepgrandchildren. LANDRY, Adell A., Mrs. LCAP 1/2/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Adell Alice Landry, 68, will be at 11 a.m.Saturday, Jan. 3, in New Light Baptist Church. The Rev. Isaiah Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Landry died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Joseph D. Landry, Frank Lynn Landry and Lionel Lewis, all of Lake Charles, and Wilmer Landry of Philadelphia; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Guillory, Mrs. Eleanor Lewis and Mrs.Yvonne Frelow, all of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Geneva Captain and Mrs. Vickie Kuduffo, both of Houston; three brothers, Clark Duhon and Lionel Lewis, both of Lake Charles, and Frank Lewis of Pomona,Calif.; 15 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and fourgreat-grandchildren. LANDRY, George LCAP 1/10/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for George Landry, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Landry died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. LANGLEY, Rosa Mae LCAP 1/19/1998 Funeral services for Miss Rosa Mae Langley, 80, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Jennings. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Miss. Langley died Sunday, Jan. 18, in a local hospital. A native of Evangeline Parish, she was a resident of Lake Charles and member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic Church. Survivors include one sister, Juanita Vincent of Sulphur; and numerous nieces and nephews. LANTIER, Bennett J. LCAP 1/13/1998 Pine Prairie -- Funeral services for Bennett ''Benny'' J. Lantier will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 13, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Lantier died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. LARTIGUE, DonaldLCAP 1/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for Donald Lartigue, 39, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. LARTIGUE, Donald LCAP 1/19/1998 Funeral services for Donald Lartigue, 39, of 112 N. Hodges St., will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 19, in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, and burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Lartigue died at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Darian Strawder; three brothers, Kato Robinson Jr., Ronald Ray Lartigue and Micheal Wayne Lartigue, all of Lake Charles; six sisters, Alice Faye Milburn, Linda Faye Clayton, Deborah A. Robinson, Jacqueline M. Lartigue, LeRay Lovette Lartigue, all of Lake Charles, and Mary Ann Captain of Westlake; his mother, Mrs. Leola J. Lartigue, and his father, Mr. Johnnie Lartigue, both of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandfather, Isaac Smith Sr. of Lake Charles. LAVERGNE, Irene, Mrs. LCAP 1/31/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Irene Lavergne, 63, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. LAVERGNE, John L. LCAP 1/22/1998 Church Point -- Funeral services for John Levence ''Lee'' Lavergne, 65, will be at at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, from Our Lady of Sacred Heart. The Rev. Don Leger will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Sacred Heart Cemetery (old) under direction of Duhon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. He was a business man in the Church Point area for several years. He was the owner of The Sound Center and was responsible for many recordings and song writing for many music artists. He was inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame as a producer. He was owner of Lanor Record Company. Survivors include one sister, Loraine Lavergne of Church Point. LAWSON Joe H. LCAP 1/12/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Joe H. Lawson, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a DeRidder hospital. LAWSON, Joe H.LCAP 1/13/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Joe H. Lawson, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Bethel Cemetery in Appleby, Texas. Mr. Lawson died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. LeBLANC, Harold James LCAP 1/27/1998 Welsh - Funeral services for Harold James LeBlanc, 61, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. LeBlanc died Sunday, Jan. 25,1998, in Houston, Texas. A native of Lacassine, he lived in Houston for the last 20 years. He was in maintenance for a bread company. Survivors include his mother Bernice LeBlanc of Welsh; three brothers, Joseph Wesley LeBlanc of Houston, John Edward LeBlanc of Alexandria and Chester Lee LeBlanc of Lake Charles; and one sister, Ellen Dale McNeer of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. LEBLANC, Melvin LCAP 1/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Melvin LeBlanc, 40, of 123 LeBlanc Road will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. LEBLANC, Christopher J. LCAP 1/271/998 Funeral arrangements for Christopher Joseph LeBlanc, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in Orange, Texas. LEBLANC, Wilda LCAP 1/31/1998 Funeral arrangements for Wilda LeBlanc, 85, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 11:05 a.m. Friday in a local care center. LEBLANC, Christopher J. LCAP 1/28/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Christopher Joseph LeBlanc, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Larry Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8-9:15 a.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Mr. LeBlanc died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in an Orange, Texas, hospital. A native of Jennings, he lived in Sulphur for the past eight years. He was employed by Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include two sons, Chris LeBlanc of Marion, Ohio, and Lionel LeBlanc of Sulphur; three daughters, Marsha Renfro of Humble, Texas, Patricia Langwisch of Plantersville, Texas, and Donna Gates of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Sylvester LeBlanc of Sulphur; two sisters, Beulah Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and Ruby Trahan of Sulphur; his mother, Elodia LeJeune of Sulphur; and nine grandchildren. LEBLEU, Tommy D. LCAP 1/25/1998 Jennings Funeral services for Tommy Dale LeBleu, 46, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in RaveyParsley Cemetery. Mr. LeBleu died at 11:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in Lake Charles. LEBOEUF, J.E. LCAP 1/18/1998 Jackson -- Funeral services for J.E. "Jim" "Gunner" LeBoeuf, 65, of Ethel, will be at noon Monday, Jan. 19, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. William Greene will officiate. A graveside service with full military honors will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Port Hudson National Cemetery under direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in the funeral home; and from 11 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. LeBoeuf died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in East Feliciana Parish. A native of Lake Charles, he was a veteran U.S. Marine Corps serviceman from 1953-93. He retired after 40 years as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 or Gunner. He was one of the last true gunners designated by the Marine Corps. He was also a retired State Police Captain and former Commandant of the State Police Training Academy. LeBouef worked as a service security for former governors John McKeithen, Edwin Edwards and David Treen. A graduate with a bachelor of science degree from McNeese State University, he was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and was head of security for the state Department of Health and Hospitals. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Soulier LeBoeuf; three sons, James LeBoeuf of Bremerton, Wash., Robert LeBoeuf of Brighton, Mich., and Luke LeBoeuf of Baton Rouge; one brother, Harry G. LeBoeuf of Baton Rouge; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or the American Heart Association. LEDOUX, Virgie ,Mrs. LCAP 1/27/1998 Raymond Funeral services for Mrs. Melvin (Virgie Mary) LeDoux Sr., 70, of Pine Island, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 27, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The Rev. Esppen Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mrs. LeDoux died Saturday, Jan. 24,1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Gueydan she lived most of her life in the Pine Island area. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Melvin LeDoux Jr. of Jennings and Terry J. LeDoux of Dry Creek; one daughter, Vera Ackley of Lake Charles; four brothers, Alva LeBlanc of Welsh, R.J-. LeBlanc of Tucson, Ariz., Neilus and Clarence LeBlanc, both of El Paso, Texas; one sister, Leola Gonzales of San Diego, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LEDOUX, Virgie M. LCAP 1/25/1998 Welsh Funeral services for Virgie Mary LeDoux, 70, will be. at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Raymond. The Rev. Esppen Joseph will officiate.. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 prim. Monday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. LeDoux died Saturday, Jan. 24,1998 in the Jennings hos A native of Gueydan, she lived most of her life in the Pine Island Area, where she was member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband Melvin LeDoux; two sons, Melvin LeDoux Jr. of Jennings and Terry J. LeDoux of Dry Creek; one daughter, Vera Ackley of Lake Charles; four brothers, Alva LeBlanc of Welsh, R.J. LeBlanc of Tucson, Ariz., and Neilus LeBlanc and Clarence LeBlanc, both of E1 Paso, Texas; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LEDOUX, Virgie M. LCAP 1/26/1998 Raymond -- Funeral services for Virgie Mary LeDoux, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The Rev. Esppen Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. LeDoux died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Gueydan, she lived most of her life in the Pine Island area. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Melvin LeDoux Sr.; two sons, Melvin LeDoux Jr. of Jennings and Terry J. LeDoux of Dry Creek; one daughter, Vera Ackley of Lake Charles; four brothers, Alva LeBlanc of Welsh, R.J. LeBlanc of Tucson, Ariz., Neilus LeBlanc and Clarence LeBlanc, both of El Paso, Texas; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LEGER, Harry J.LCAP 1/21/1998 Funeral services for Harry Joseph Leger, 57, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, from St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Leger died at 12:32 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. LEIDIG, Raymond H. Sr. LCAP 1/17/1998 Westlake -- Funeral services for Raymond Howard Leidig Sr., 88, of Galliano, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Bible Missionary Church. The Rev. Kennith Adamson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in Lake Charles under direction of Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Monday. Mr. Leidig died at 4 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998. He was a native of Lake Charles and a member of Bible Missionary Church. He was a past member of Lake Charles Rotary Club. Survivors include one son, Raymond H. Leidig Jr.; one brother, Elmer Leidig of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters, Verena Newton of Lake Charles and Anna Turner of Cave Junction, Ore.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LEJEUNE, Stanley Joseph Sr., Dr. LCAP 1/12/1998 Krotz Springs -- Funeral services for Dr. Stanley Joseph LeJeune, 68, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Gary Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home led by Rev. David Whitlock, and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church in Krotz Springs. Dr. LeJeune died at 8:12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Port Allen, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 30 years. Dr. LeJeune was a graduate of Louisiana State University where he received his bachelor and master of science degrees in education. He also graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Ph.D. in education. He retired as department head of education from McNeese State University after 30 years of service. He also owned and operated Vyrona's Uniform and Gift Shop in Lake Charles for many years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Blue Lodge. He was a Shriner and a member of the Habibi Shrine Temple. Dr. LeJeune was a Korean War Air Force veteran and was a deacon and active member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Vyrona M. LeJeune; two sons, William A. LeJeune of Houston and Stan LeJeune Jr. of New Orleans; two brothers, Oscar LeJeune Jr. of Baton Rouge and Lionel LeJeune of Atlanta; his mother, Mrs. Eunice LeJeune of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren. LEMAIRE, Paul R. LCAP 1/25/1998 Funeral services for Paul R. Lemaire, 64, will be at 11 a m Monday, Jan. 26, in J6hnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Lemaire died at 10.20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23,1998, in his residence. A native of Kaplan and a resident of Lake Charles for the past 26 years, he was a retired tech-sergeant in the U.S. Air Force having served in the Korean War and twice in the Vietnam War. A member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, he retired as a bookkeeper with 15 years of service from Coca-Cola in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife Cristina E. Lemaire; two sons, Warner Lemaire of Lake Charles and Alan Lemaire of Westlake two daughters, Jessica Seligman of Albany, Texas, and Brenda C. Hebert of Lake Charles, two sisters, Lula and Della Lemaire both of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. LEMAIRE, Paul R.LCAP 1/24/1998 Funeral arrangements for Paul R. Lemaire, 64, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 10:20 a.m. Friday in his residence. LEMELLE, Mrs. Leona G.LCAP 1/23/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Gonsoulin Lemelle, 83, of 1600 Mill Street will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Lemelle died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Loreauville, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and a member of the Block Rosary Committee. She was owner of Leona's Place for many years. Survivors include two brothers, Harry Gonsoulin of New Orleans and Murphy Gonsoulin of Camden, Ark. LEMOINE, Samuel R. Jr.LCAP 1/24/1998 Funeral services for Samuel Ruffin Lemoine Jr., 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Friday evening. Mr. Lemoine died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mansura and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathe-dral. A member of Telephone Pioneers of American, he had retired in 1975 from Bell South as a construction supervisor after more than 40 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Thomas E. Lemoine of Deer Park, Texas, and David S. Lemoine of Moss Bluff; six daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Lynda) Green and Pamela Lemoine, both of Lake Charles, Mrs. Artie (Judy) Burnett of Sugarland, Texas, Mrs. Lynn (Janice) Nester of Houston, Mrs. Lowell (Carolyn) Keys of Kinder, and Mrs. Steve (Cindy) Pitre of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Woodruff and Earl Lemoine, both of Alexandria; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LESTER, James H. LCAP 1/29/1998 James H. Lester, 83, died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in his residence. There will be no funeral services. His body was cremated under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served in the military. He was former owner of Demmon's School of Beauty.He worked in both radio and television on the outdoor program, ''Let's Go Fishing.'' He was a former president of Louisiana Outdoors Writers of America. He was a member of Calcasieu Rod and Gun Club. He started the Creole Nature Trail that became a national scenic byway, and promoted Louisiana conservation and preservation of Louisiana wetlands. He was a 32nd degree Mason in Rudolph Krause Lodge and a Shriner in Habibi Temple. He was a member of the Methodist faith. Survivors include one son, James C. Haynes of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pat Lester of Lake Charles and Lindy Ruff of Plano, Texas; one sister, Mary Kees of Westlake; four grandchildren; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice, the family said. LESTER, James H. LCAP 1/28/1998 Funeral arrangements for James Haynes Lester, 83, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at his residence. LEWIS, William R.LCAP 1/20/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for William Ray Lewis, 43, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21., in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery. Mr. Lewis died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. LEWIS, William LCAP 1/19/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for William "Billy" Lewis, 43, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. LOGNION, Robert J. LCAP 1/16/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Robert Joseph Lognion, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home-Welsh. The Rev. William Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Lognion died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in the Welsh hospital. A native of Welsh, he was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include five sisters, Verna, Rose, Louise, Louisa and Irene Lognion, all of Welsh. LUNGARO,Charles, Mrs. LCAP 1/12/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Angie) Lungaro, 94, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Lungaro died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, A.J. Lungaro and F.J. Lungaro, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Marie L. Delcambre of New Iberia; one sister, Josie Colletta of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. LUTTRELL, William A. LCAP 1/2/1998 Funeral services for William A. "Hall" Luttrell, 69, will be at 10 a.m.Saturday, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Stuart Langford will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Luttrell died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Forth Worth, Texas, he was owner and operator of Luttrell Optical Service for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Marie Luttrell of Ragley; three sons, Robert Victory of Ragley, Timothy Victory of Sulphur and Loren Victory of Westlake; one daughter, Bonnie Main of Westlake; 14grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. LUTTRELL, William A. LCAP 1/3/1998 Funeral services for William A. ''Hal'' Luttrell, 69, will be at 10 a.m.today, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Stuart Langford will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Luttrell died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he was owner and operator of Luttrell Optical Service for 30 years. He served in the Navy during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Marie Luttrell of Ragley; three sons,Robert Victory of Ragley, Timothy Victory of Sulphur and Loren Victory of Westlake; one daughter, Bonnie Main of Westlake; 14grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. MALLET, Arthur LCAP 1/13/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Arthur Mallet, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. William D. Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mr. Mallet died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of the Lake Arthur area, he lived in Welsh since 1952. He was an Army veteran of World War IIand served in the European Theater. He worked for the state Department of Highways for 17 years before retirement. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Aline L. Mallet; one son, Barry Mallet of Norcross, Ga; one daughter, Barbra Mallet of Welsh; and three grandchildren. MALLET, Arthur LCAP 1/12/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Arthur Mallet, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 2:44 p.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. MALVEAUX, John B. Jr. LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral services for John B. ''J.B.'' Malveaux, Jr., 64, of 1812 Josephine Street, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Kariamadam will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Malveaux died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Plaisance, he lived in Lake Charles for 54 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ester Mae Edwards Malveaux of Lake Charles; five daughters, Gwenda Ann Malveaux, Barbara Carmouche, Sharon Guillory, Trena Smith and Marilyn Avery, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Ferdinand Malveaux of Lake Charles; four sisters, Nora Lavine of Ville Platte, Mathilda Tezeno of Opelousas and Sylvia Martin and Jeanette Pete, both of Plaisance; and 12 grandchildren. MALVEAUX, John B. Jr. LCAP 1/11/1998 Funeral arrangements for John B. Malveaux Jr. 64, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. MANUEL, Bonnie B. LCAP 1/2/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Bonnie "Bunkie" Bond Manuel, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Revs. Bobby Bonds, Alton Hodnett and Sam Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Bond Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home; and from 10a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Manuel died at 8:27 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in an Alexandria medical center. A lifelong resident of the Bond Community, she was a homemaker and a member of Mount Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Radford "Butch" Manuel of Oakdale; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice, the family said. MANUEL, Even ,Mrs.LCAP 1/20/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Dan (Mary Ann) Manuel, 79, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Jan. 20, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mrs. Manuel died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Duralde, she lived in Oberlin and graduated from Oberlin High School. She later moved to Lake Charles where she resided for over 50 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and served on the Ladies Altar Society. She was employed with A&P several years. Survivors include her son, Daniel R. Manuel; one brother, John Fontenot Jr. of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Houston (Lillian) Fontenot and Mrs. Davis (Belle) McDaniel, both of Lake Charles, Mrs. Charles (Joyce) Faulk of Scott, and Mrs. Lettel (Bea) Vezina of Mamou; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MANUEL, Amos LCAP 1/4/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral arrangements for Amos Manuel, 79, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday in his residence. MANUEL, Amos LCAP 1/5/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Amos Manuel, 79, will be held at 2 p.m. in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Jack Reynolds and Rev. Fred Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Mr. Manuel died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in his residence. A native of Elton, he lived in Moss Bluff the last years of his life. He was a truck driver for Calcasieu Parish highway department. Survivors include three sons, Charles Manuel of DeQuincy, Amos William Manuel of Iowa and Richard manuel of Church Point; two daughters, Ruby Peet of magnolia, Texas, Helen fontenot of Moss Bluff; one brother, Assa Manuel of Sweet Lake; 12 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. MANUEL, Raphael E. LCAP 1/271/998 Funeral services for Raphael Edward Manuel, 79, will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven tholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres and Msgr. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m.-10 m today, in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Manuel died Monday, Jan 26, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Eunice, he had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1972. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic church and an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Russella Ruth Manuel of Lake Charles; one daughter, Pauline M. Richard of Lake Charles; one son, Gary Manuel of Alexandria; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. MANUEL, E.P. ,Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. E.P. (Mary Ann) Manuel, 79, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, from St. Margaret's Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso officiated. Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mrs. Manuel died 2:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Duralde, she lived in Oberlin and graduated from Oberlin High School. She later moved to Lake Charles where she resided for over 50 years. She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church and served on the Ladies Altar Society. She was employed with A&P several years. Survivors include her son, Daniel R. Manuel; one brother, John Fontenot Jr.; four sisters, Mrs. Houston (Lillian) Fontenot and Mrs. Davis (Belle) McDaniel, all of Lake Charles, Mrs. Charles (Joyce) Faulk of Scott, and Mrs. Lettel (Bea) Vezina of Mamou; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Mary E. LCAP 1/12/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ettie Brown Marcantel, 91, will be held at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in First Congregational Church. The Rev. U.A. Doiron will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder McReel Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Marcantel died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in an Allen Parish hospital. A native of Oberlin at Oaklin Springs, she lived in Kinder for many years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Order of the Eastern Star Rebecca #2 in Welsh. Survivors include one son, Albert Lee "Brother" Marcantel of Kinder; two daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Marcantel Hyatt and Mrs. Alton "Juanita" Baker Jr., both of Kinder; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grand- children; and four great-great-grandchildren. MARICLE, Jimmie T. LCAP 1/8/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for Jimmie T. Maricle, 64, will be at 2 p.m.today, Jan. 8, in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Maricle died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in her residence. MARICLE, Belea Faye LCAP 1/25/1998 Pitkin Funeral services for Belea Faye Maricle 44, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. MARICLE, Belea F. LCAP 1/26/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for Belea Faye Maricle, 44, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Occupy Number Two Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in her residence. MARSH, Nancy H. LCAP 1/8/1998 DeRidder -- Graveside services for Nancy Elizabeth Hamilton Marsh, 81, of Beaumont, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, in Strong, Maine. MARSHALL, Lola E. LCAP 1/13/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Lola E. Marshall, 87, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. MARTIN, Edward W.LCAP 1/15/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Edward William Martin, 65, of Merryville will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery. Mr. Martin died at 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in Vancouver, Wash. MARTIN, James A. LCAP 1/10/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for James Arthur Martin, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in Beauregard- Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Martin died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. MASCARENO, Isabel AnaLCAP 1/22/1998 Graveside services for Mrs. Isabel Ana Mascareno, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Brown will officiate. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Mascareno died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Cuba, she had lived in Lake Charles over 25 years. Survivors include one son, Osmar Mascareno of Cuba; one daughter, Haydee N. Harrison of Benton, Ark.; two brothers, Oreste and Yraldo Mascareno, both of Cuba; one sister, Hermenia Mascareno of Cuba; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. MCCRACKEN, Davis E. LCAP 1/6/1998 DeRidder Funeral arrangements for Davis Earl McCracken, 68, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 3:45 p.m. Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. MCCRACKEN, Davis E. LCAP 1/7/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Davis Earl McCracken, 68, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 7, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. McCracken died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. MCCULLOUGH,Robert E.,Rev.LCAP 1/11/1998 Anacoco -- Funeral services for the Rev. Robert E. "Bro. Bobby" McCullough, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Revs. W.T. Love, John Littleton, and Ken Ronaghan will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the church. Rev. McCullough died Tues-day, Jan. 6, 1998, in his Anacoco residence. A native of Vernon Parish and a resident of Anacoco a number of years, he was a graduate of Anacoco High School, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retiree from Fort Polk after 35 years. He had been in the ministry 42 years and was current pastor of Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco, where he had served for 14 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Adell McConathy McCul-lough; one son, Randell McCullough of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Janell Maricle of Leesville; four brothers, Samuel "Chub" and the Rev. William "Bud" McCullough, both of Anacoco, and Lloyd and Floyd McCullough, both of Jacksonville, Texas; and five grandchildren. MCCULLOUGH, Rev. Bobby LCAP 1/7/1998 Leesville -- Funeral arrangements for the Rev. Bobby McCullough, 70, of Anacoco, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Leesville hospital. MCDOWELL, infant LCAP 1/11/1998 Moss Bluff -- Graveside services for Alexis Ann McDowell, infant daughter of Richard "Regan" and DeDe McDowell of Westlake, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in Ritchie Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home in Sulphur. The infant died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. Other survivors include one brother, Chad McDowell of Westlake; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Carole McDowell of Westlake; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Evans of Moss Bluff and L.J. Duhon of Moss Bluff. MCFARLAND, Raymond L. LCAP 1/19/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Raymond Leon McFarland, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Tim Mahoney and James Hamilton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday in the church and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. McFarland died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Jefferson, Texas, he was a Moss Bluff resident for many years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was retired from Conoco after 38 years as an operator and field engineer. He was a member of Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church where he served as a deacon, trustee, choir member and Sunday School teacher. Survivors include he wife, Marjorie Jensen McFarland; one son, Kenneth McFarland; two daughters, Karen Burton of Arlington, Texas, and Darlene Shearer of Moss Bluff; two brothers, William A. McFarland and Charles McFarland, both of Kilgore, Texas; two sisters, Lee Heise of Pleasanton, Texas, and Billie Dennis of Richardson, Texas; and seven grandchildren. MCFARLAND, Raymond L.LCAP 1/20/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Raymond Leon McFarland, 63, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 20, in Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Tim Mahoney and James Hamilton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. McFarland died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Jefferson, Texas, he was a Moss Bluff resident for many years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was retired from Conoco after 38 years as an operator and field engineer. He was a member of Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church where he served as a deacon, trustee, choir member and Sunday school teacher. Survivors include he wife, Marjorie Jensen McFarland; one son, Kenneth McFarland of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Karen Burton of Arlington, Texas, and Darlene Shearer of Moss Bluff; two brothers, William A. McFarland and Charles McFarland, both of Kilgore, Texas; two sisters, Lee Heise of Pleasanton, Texas, and Billie Dennis of Richardson, Texas; and seven grandchildren. MCGEE, Eva Brown LCAP 1/28/1998 Graveside services for Eva Brown McGee, 104, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Mark Holland and Eugene Kohlbeck-er will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. McGee died at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in a local care center. A native of New Boston, Iowa, she lived in Lake Charles since 1902. She was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and a founding member of the St. Cecilia Guild at the church. She was a past president of the Quota Club. She was employed by Kelly-Weber, Arthur Gayle and the Pauley Real Estate Agency. Survivors include one sister, Nina B. Cisco of Springfield, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. MCGEE, Eva Marie LCAP 1/27/1998 Funeral arrangements for Eva Marie McGee, 104, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home She died Monday in a local care center. MCKEE, Jack Sr.LCAP 1/4/1998 Slagle -- Funeral services for Jack McKee Sr., 84, will be at 11a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Walnut Hill Pentecostal Church in Slagle. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. McKee died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998 in a Rosepine carecenter. MONCEAUX, Louis, Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1998 Iowa -- Funeral services for Mrs. Louis (Mary J.) Monceaux, 78, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Monceaux died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Pine Bluff, Ark., she had lived in Iowa since 1935. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband. MCLAIN, John W. Jr.LCAP 1/22/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for John Wesley McLain Jr., 89, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in First Christian Church. The Rev. Darrell Biggs will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. McLain died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Puckett, Miss., and a resident of Sulphur for 30 years, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Dumas, Texas, and of the First Christian Church in Sulphur. He was retired from Alamo Sheet Metal Company. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Johnson McLain; one stpeson, Jerry Lynn Johnson of Alexander, Ark.; one stepdaughter, Carole Ruth Johnson of Sulphur; one sister, Mary Bell Brooks of Hatties-burg, Miss.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Sulphur, the family said. MERTENA, Joe LCAP 1/31/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Joe Mertena, 55, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in Lake Charles. MICHELS, Angeline E. LCAP 1/7/1998 Jefferson City, Mo. -- Funeral services for Angeline Elizabeth Michels, 85, of Jefferson City, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, from St. Joseph Cathedral. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery under direction of Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Mrs. Michels died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in a Jefferson City care center. A native of Suring, Wis., she was a sales representative for a local Pontiac dealership. She later served as a clerk with the Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles until her retirement in 1960. She was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral, the Daughters of Isabella and the Lionesses of Jefferson City. Survivors include two sons, Donald L. Michels of Glenview, Ill. and Richard D. Michels of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marilyn C. Gunkle of Roswell, Ga.; one brother, Norman Ehlinger of Vero Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Marie Adams of Green Bay, Wis., Eva Reedy of St. Louis, Mo., and Evelyn Shemanski of Pompano Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given in Masses, the family said. MIERS, Van F. LCAP 1/27/1998 DeRidder Funeral services for Van F. Miers, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Miers died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. MIERS, Van LCAP 1/26/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Van Miers, 64, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Miers died Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. MILLER, Ida Frances ,Mrs. LCAP 1/29/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Frances Miller, 75, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. A native of Kinder, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters Altar Society and Come Lord Jesus. She served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Margaret. Survivors include three sons, Ray W. and Robert J. Miller, both of Lake Charles, and Stephen W. Miller of Sulphur; two daughters, Mary Lou Allison and Rita Lyons, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Joe Painter of Lake Charles; three sisters, Alice Savant, Willie Lou Smith, and Theresa LeBoeuf, all of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. MILLICAN, Ford J.LCAP 1/23/1998 Jennings, - Funeral services for Ford Jefferson ''Jeff'' Millican, 54, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 4:54 p.m. Thursday in the Jennings hospital. MILLICAN, Ford Jefferson Sr. LCAP 1/24/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Ford Jefferson ''Jeff'' Millican Sr., 54, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 24, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Paul Metrejean will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Millican died at 4:54 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Baton Rouge, he had lived in Jennings for 28 years. He was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association in 1969 and admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana. He received his legal education at Louisiana State University. He was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta fraternity and the Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. He practiced law in Jennings since 1970. He was City Attorney and Prosecutor for the City of Jennings from 1971-1984 and City Attorney for Lake Arthur from 1976-1981. He was a member of the board of directors for Jeff Davis Bank and Trust Company and general counsel for the bank and the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. He was the past president of the Jennings Chamber of Commerce, the Jennings Kiwanis Club and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic School Board. He was a past member of the House of Delegates of the Louisiana Bar Association. Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn Suarez Millican; two sons, F. Jefferson Millican Jr. of Austin, Texas and Kevin Doyle Millican of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Hannah Lee Millican of Baton Rouge; and one brother, Jack Yoes Millican of Baton Rouge. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School in Jennings, the family said. MONK, Boyce C. LCAP 1/2/1998 Memorial services for Boyce Clayton Monk, 72, will be at 11 a.m.Saturday, Jan. 3, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven Spurlock will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home Visitation is from 4:30-7:30 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Monk died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in his residence. A native of Hinds County, Miss., he graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1943 and attended Hinds Junior College from 1943-44, where he was enrolled in the Air Cadet Program. After serving in theU.S. Army Air Corps from 1944-45, he graduated from Mississippi State University in 1948 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Serving in various capacities including Area Operations Superintendent, he was a chemical engineer at Cities Service Lake Charles Refinery and Cit-Con from 1948-84. He was active in the First United Methodist Church, serving on the Administrative Board, with the Caring Ministry of the church, and as chairman of the Pastor-Parish Relations and Missions Committees; the board of directors for the Ouiska Chitto Retreat Center of the Methodist Church; Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors; Boy Scouts of America, Troop 5, Treasurer; Christmas in April; the Industrial Management Club, president; and the Young Men's Business Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Maxfield Monk; one son, William B. Monk of Lake Charles; four daughters, Marilyn Monk Powers of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Ruth Monk Carter of Natchitoches, Margaret Monk Harris of Sulphur, and Laura L. Monk of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, the family said. MONK, Boyce C. LCAP 1/1/1998 Memorial services for Boyce Clayton Monk, 72, will be at 11 a.m.Saturday, Jan. 3, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven Spurlock will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Monk died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in his residence. A native of Hinds County, Miss., he graduated from Forest Hill HighSchool in 1943 and attended Hinds Junior College from 1943-44, where he was enrolled in the Air Cadet Program. After serving in theU.S. Army Air Corps from 1944-45, he graduated from Mississippi State University in 1948 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Serving in various capacities including Area Operations Superintendent, he was a chemical engineer at Cities Service Lake Charles Refinery and Cit-Con from 1948-84. He was active in the First United Methodist Church, serving on the Administrative Board, with the Caring Ministry of the church, and as chairman of the Pastor-Parish Relations and Missions Committees; the board of directors for the Ouiska Chitto Retreat Center of the Methodist Church; Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors; Boy Scouts of America, Troop 5, Treasurer; Christmas in April; the Industrial Management Club, president; and the Young Men's Business Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Maxfield Monk; one son, William B. Monk of Lake Charles; four daughters, Marilyn Monk Powers of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Ruth Monk Carter of Natchitoches, Margaret Monk Harris of Sulphur, and Laura L. Monk of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, the family said. MOORE, Adam W. LCAP 1/4/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Adam Willard Moore, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Moore died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. MOORE, Cleo Arthur, Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Cleo Arthur Moore, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Florien Cemetery in Florien. Mrs. Moore died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. MOORE, Adam W. LCAP 1/3/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Adam Willard Moore, 81, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. MORRILL, Lt. Col. Keith S. LCAP 1/25/1998 San Antonio, Texas Memorial services for Lieutenant Colonel Keith S. Morrill (retired), U.S. Army will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in the Army ResidenceCommunity. Chaplain Ray Foley will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home of Universal City, Texas. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. LTC. Morrill died ,Wednqed~y, Jan. 21,1998. A resident of Sulphur for 20 years, he was retired from Firestone Rubber Company. Survivors include his wife, Marselyn Morrill; one son, Keith S. Morrill of Highlands, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Juanita) Zak of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Audry, Boman of Wisconsin; and three grandchildren. MORRIS, Winford H. LCAP 1/11/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Winford H. Morris, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ryan Horton Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mr. Morris died at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of the Leesville/ Vernon Parish area and a graduate of Leesville High School, he attended Centenary College in Shreveport and was a graduate of Southern Morticians School in Shreveport. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he was a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps, served in the Asiatic Pacific area and participated in the Battle of Guadal-canal in the Solomon Islands. A licensed embalmer/funeral director, he had been employed with Osborn Funeral Home in Shreveport and Dennis Funeral Home in Minden. He established Morris Insur-ance Agency in 1959; was chairman of the board of the Vernon Bank, serving on the board since 1957; and was past president of the Leesville Lions Club, Lees-ville Chamber of Commerce, and Leesville Lions League for Crippled Children, where he was also director. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Ann Morris of Lafayette and Mrs. John (Sally) Rose of Leesville; one son, Malcolm Dennis of Leesville; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be to the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children and the First United Methodist Church of Leesville, the family said. MOSES, John E.LCAP 1/4/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for John Edward Moses, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Mr. Moses died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. MOTON, Mary CatherineLCAP 1/22/1998 Funeral services for Mary Catherine Moton, 72, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Gilbert Richardson will officiate. Burial will be in Highmount Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday. She died at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Horace John Lafanette of Moss Bluff, Harvey James Lafanette and Arthur Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Shirley Howard Brown, Betty Howard Ross, and Patricia Lafanette Key, all of Lake Charles, and Beverly Lafanette Brown of Dallas; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Cormier Porter of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. MOTON, Mary CatherineLCAP 1/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mary Catherine Moton, 72, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. NEWMILLER, Margaret W. LCAP 1/7/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Margaret Wagner Newmiller, 84, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 7, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cook Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin, Texas, Thursday. She died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. NIXON, Floyd E. LCAP 1/16/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Floyd Elbert "Newt" Nixon, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of the funeral home. Visitation is from 2 p.m.-0 p.m. today; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Nixon died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Gillis, he was a resident of Moss Bluff. He was an Army veteran of World War II, in which he served as an M.P., and a life member of VFW Post 9933. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. Survivors include his brother, Haskell Nixon of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Mabel Henry of Moss Bluff and Grethel Hester of Evans. NOPE, Edwin Sr. LCAP 1/29/1998 Kosciusko, Miss. -- Memorial services for former Lake Charles resident Edwin Nope Sr., 59, of Winona, Miss., will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Moore Memorial United Methodist Church in Winona. Burial will be under direction of Sanders and Sanders Funeral Home of Greenwood Miss. Mr. Nope died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in Kosciusko, Miss. O'KEEFE, Sister Bernice LCAP 1/18/1998 Funeral services for Sister Bernice O'Keefe, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, from the Convent Chapel at Sisters of Charity/St. Patrick Hospital. The Rev. Brian King will officiate. A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Villa de Matle Convent in Houston. Burial will follow in Villa de Matle Convent Cemetery in Houston on Tuesday under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Local visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in the St. Patrick chapel, with a wake service at 6:30 p.m. The visitation and a wake service in Houston will be at 5 p.m. Monday in the convent chapel. Sister Bernice O'Keefe died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Ireland, she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, on May 10, 1931. She made Religious Profession vows on Dec. 8, 1941. She served at St. Joseph Hospital, Houston; St. Mary Hospital, Port Arthur, Texas; St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston, Texas; St. Mary Hospital, Long Beach, Calif.; St. Anthony Center, Houston; and St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Okla. From 1961-68, she was administrator for St. Patrick Hospital. She was General Superior of the Congregation from 1970-78. Survivors include four nieces, Kathy Dugay of Northboro, Maine; Marjorie Keefe-Canetti of Sanderstown, R.I.; Carol Keefe-DePatrillo of Narragansett, R.I.; and Mary Esther Meehan of Hawthorn Wood, R.I.; and three nephews, Hugh Keefe of Orange, Conn., Dan Sullivan of Auburn, Mass., and Hugo O'Keefe of Co. Kerry Ireland. Memorials may be made to the Regional Heart Center or Regional Cancer Center of Sisters of Charity/St. Patrick Hospital, the family said. OLSEN, Lorraine L. LCAP 1/29/1998 Carlyss -- Funeral services for Lorraine Lyons Olsen, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. OLSON, Lorraine LCAP 1/28/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Lorraine Olson, 81, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Sulphur hospital. PAUL, William L. LCAP 1/6/1998 DeVille Funeral services for William L. "Buck" Paul, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6, from St. John's Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe Pellettieri will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Pineville. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Paul died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in his residence. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Buckeye Water District Board, the Rapides Parish Sanitation Board, St. John's Catholic Church, the Louisiana Fox Association, and a past member of the Buckeye Panther Club and Band Club. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Paul; one son, Michel N. "Boo" Paul of Deville; one daughter, Roxanna L. Paul Freeman of Devi11e; three sisters, Leola Belgard and Vera Faye Brown, both of Deville, and Linda Marie Wilmer of Port Allen; and three grandchildren. PEARSON, Willie H.LCAP 1/23/1998 Canton, Miss. -- Funeral services for Willie Hugh Pearson, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Nowell Flippin Funeral Home Burial will be in Long Pine Cemetery under direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today in the Sulphur funeral home. Mr. Pearson died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in his residence. A native of Yazoo City, Miss., he lived in the Sulphur area. He was a retired Boiler Maker with Local 79 in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Pearson of Sulphur; one daughter, Eva Henry of Jackson, Miss.; one sister, Ruth Williams of Canton, Miss.; his mother, Bessie Pearson of Canton.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. PENN, Diane LCAP 1/29/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Diane Penn, 44, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. She died at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. PENN, Diane LCAP 1/27/1998 Oakdale Funeral arrangements for Diane Penn, 44, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the Oakdale hospital. PERKINS, Acie B.LCAP 1/23/1998 Reid -- Funeral services for Acie B. Perkins, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Hope Well Methodist Church. Burial will be in Black Jack Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Perkins died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in Texarkana, Texas. PERRODIN, Nolan LCAP 1/25/1998 Funeral services for Nolan Perrodin, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Perrodin died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Bellview and a resident of Lake Charles for 50 years, he was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Perrodin; two sons, Leon Perrodin and Nolan Brien Perrodin; one daughter, Yvette Perrodin, all of Lake Charles; seven brothers, Junius Perrodin of Opelousas, Eugene Perrodin of Lafayette, Anaste Perrodin of Corpus Christi, Texas, Narry "Bobby" Perrodin of Dallas, and Joseph Lee, Shirley Floyd and Eraste Perrodin, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Auzenne of Duarte, Calif., and Mrs. Marie Morrison of Grand Couteau; and two grandchildren. PERRODIN, Nolan LCAP 1/26/1998 Funeral services for Nolan Perrodin, 65, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Jan. 26, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Perrodin died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Bellview and a resident of Lake Charles for 50 years, he was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Perrodin; two sons, Leon Perrodin and Nolan Brien Perrodin; one daughter, Yvette Perrodin, all of Lake Charles; seven brothers, Junius Perrodin of Opelousas, Eugene Perrodin of Lafayette, Anaste Perrodin of Corpus Christi, Texas, Narry "Bobby" Perrodin of Dallas, and Joseph Lee, Shirley Floyd and Eraste Perrodin, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Auzenne of Duarte, Calif., and Mrs. Marie Morrison of Grand Couteau; and two grandchildren. PERRODIN, NolanLCAP 1/20/1998 Funeral arrangements for Nolan Perrodin, 65, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. PERRY, Mable LCAP 1/3/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mable Perry, 69, will be at 2 p.m.Sunday, Jan. 4, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Perry died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in her residence. A native of Abbeville, she resided in Sulphur. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Daniel Benoit of Easley, S.C., Wayne Benoit of Sulphur, Brian Benoit of Racine, Wis. and Bobby Benoit of Lawton, Okla.; three daughters, Brenda Paul of Sulphur, Ruth Matte of Lake Charles and Grace Spencer of Lawton; one brother, John Toups of Pearland, Texas; two sisters, Wilda Ardeneaux of Abbeville and Theresa Bledsoe of Dickinson; her mother, Nunez Toups of Dickinson, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. PETE, Brenda LCAP 1/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Brenda Pete, 45, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. PETE, Brenda J. LCAP 1/7/1998 Funeral services for Brenda Joyce Pete, 45, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in Zion Temple Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Pete died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of DeRidder, she was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Zion Temple Young Matron. Survivors include one son, Earl Joseph Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Anita Joyce Pete of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Jaunita Jones of DeRidder; and one grandchild. PHARRIS, Jason F. LCAP 1/1/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Jason Feildon Pharris, 19, will beat 2 p.m. today, Jan. 1, in Trinity Assembly of God. The Revs. Ken Hooper and Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will bein Masonic Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Pharris died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in his residence. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, he was a 1996 graduate of DeQuincy High. He was a member of Trinity Assembly of God and was a laborer in the construction business. Survivors include four brothers, Randy Pharris, Anthiny Davis and Neal Haley, all of DeQuincy, and Ritchie Pharris of Moss Bluff; one sister, Melissa Haley of DeQuincy; his mother, Carolyn Eads of DeQuincy; and his maternal grandmother, Helen Lyons of Ragley. PHILLPOTT, Louise M.LCAP 1/15/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for Louise Martin Phillpott, 66, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 15, in Arkadelphia Baptist Church. Burial will be in Buck Martin Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Phillpott died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. PITTMAN, Ata M.LCAP 1/23/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Alta Martin Pittman, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Pittman died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. PLAISANCE, Amelie M. LCAP 1/29/1998 Gueydan -- Funeral services for Amelie M. Plaisance, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 29, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Plaisance died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, in a Lafayette care center. A lifelong resident of Gueydan, she was a past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, James Sanders Plaisance of Oakland, Calif.; one daughter, Wanda P. Broussard of Youngsville; and three grandchildren. PLUMBER, Philip Sr.LCAP 1/23/1998 Funeral services for Philip Plumber Sr., 76, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Kariamadam will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. A native of Grand Coteau, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was retired from Olin Chemical. Survivors include his wife, Margie Peltier Plumber; three sons, Philip Plumber Jr. of Houston, Michael Plumber and Charles Plumber, both of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Mary Wiltz of Beaumont, Texas, Norma J. Plumber of Fayette-ville, N.C., Catherine Bell of Honolulu, Patricia McCray, Elizabeth Jackson, Joyce Plumber and Sandra Plumber, all of Lake Charles; two brothes, Sylvester Plumbar Sr. of Beaumontand Alcide Plumbar of Lake Charles; four sisters, Savannah Plumbar of Leesville, Mrs. Nola Jones of Los Angeles, Mrs. Ophelia Smith of Sunset and Mrs. Mabel Key of Grand Coteau; and 22 grandchildren. PLUMBER, PhillipLCAP 1/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Phillip Plumber, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. POND, CarlLCAP 1/21/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Carl Pond, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mr. Pond died at 2:12 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. POND, CarlLCAP 1/20/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Carl Pond, 71, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Monday in an Alexandria hospital. PORTER, Gary B. LCAP 1/3/1998 Atlanta, Ga. -- Graveside services for former Lake Charles resident Gary B. Porter, 44, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Washington Park. Burial will be under direction of Sellers Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Porter died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, an Atlanta hospital. QUIBODEAUX, Amenthe L. LCAP 1/26/1998 Iota -- Funeral arrangements for Amenthe Lucy Quibodeaux, 69, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Quibodeaux died Sunday in a Lafayette hospital. QUIBODEAUX, Amenthe, Mrs. LCAP 1/27/1998 Egan Funeral services for Mrs. Amenthe Lucy Quibodeaux, 69 of Iota, will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Michael's Chapel. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under direction of Matthews and ion Funeral Home in Jennings. Mrs. Quibodeaux died at 7:15 am. Sunday, Jan. 25,1998, in a Lafayette hospital. RABALAIS, Audrey L. LCAP 1/22/1998 Gueydan -- Funeral services for Audrey LeMaire Rabalais, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under direction of Vincent Funeral Home. She died at 10:28 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in the Crowley hospital. RAINS, Edgar B., Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Edgar B. (Helen "Pookie") Rains, 60, of Sulphur will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Rains died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Sulphur for the past 23 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Glenn Allen Rains of Fort Pierce, Fla. and Dennis Alexander Rains of Lake Charles; one daughter, Suzette Marie Hargis of Sulphur; four sisters, Adele Ogea of Big Lake, Betty Jo Ardoin and Yvonne Staples, both of Lake Charles, and Pat Hughes of Shreveport; and eight grandchildren. RAY , Tommy V. Sr. LCAP 1/28/1998 Funeral services for Tommy V. Ray Sr., 59, of Vinton will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Fitz-hugh Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Ark. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Ray died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in a Tijuana, Mexico, hospital. A native of Star City, Ark., he lived many years in Pine Bluff, Ark., before moving to Vinton 10 years ago. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of First Baptist Church in Lake Church. Survivors include his wife, Minnie B. Ray; one son, Dr. Tommy V. Ray Jr. of Pine Bluff; two daughters, Lynnell Reeves of Mauriceville, Texas, and Nancy Allen of Vinton; three brothers, Johnny Ray of Pensacola, Fla., Winfred Ray of Tampa, Fla. and Sammy Ray of Kentucky; one sister, Martha Langley of Arkansas; his mother, Evelyn Ray of Pensacola, Fla.; and three grandchildren. RAY, Tommy Sr. LCAP 1/271/998 Funeral arrangements for Tommy Ray Sr., 59, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Jan. 25, in Mexico. REEVES, Elbert L. LCAP 1/13/1998 Ragley -- Funeral services for Elbert L. ''Buckshot'' Reeves, 85, of Huntsville, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Reeves died at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998 at his residence. He retired in 1974 from Trans Continental Pipeline Co. after seven years of service. He had been previously employed with the DeQuincy Newport Industries. He was a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Parker of Riverside, Texas; one sister, Elee Kingrey of Lake Arthur; and three half-sisters, Ruth Ryan of Arlington, Texas, Ophelia Wilson of Vidor, Texas, and Bill Peel of Newton, Texas. REEVES, Georgie LCAP 1/5/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Georgie Reeves, 92, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Moss Bluff Bible Church. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. The body was donated to medical research. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Reeves died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish, she worked at Bailey's Drug Store for a number of years and retired from Nason's Dry Goods Store in Moss Bluff. Survivors include one sister, Fay Gill of Moss Bluff; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Camp Pearl, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, La 70658, the family said. RESTER, Sandra A. LCAP 1/18/1998 Baton Rouge -- Funeral services for Sandra Ammon Rester, 46, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Memorial Park under direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today, Jan. 18, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 9 a.m.-2:40 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Rester died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in Baton Rouge. A resident of Baton Rouge, she was a wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Rester; one daughter, Shay Esnard; two stepdaughters, Annie Laurie Rester and Danielle Rester; one son, Ryan Esnard; one stepson, Wes Rester; two sister, Donna Comeaux and Alicia Bourgeois; and one brother, Rick Ammon. Memorials may be made to Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, La. 70809, the family said. REYNOLDS, Charles W. LCAP 1/16/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Charles William "Billy" Reynolds, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in First United Methodist Church in Kinder. The Rev. Louis F. Ross will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. today, and from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday in the funeral home; and from noon Saturday in the church. A native of Kinder, he was a retired mechanic from Kinder Chevrolet Dealership where he worked for 40 years. He was Fire Chief for Kinder Fire Dept. for 35 years. He was a member of Kinder City Council for several terms and was a lifetime member, usher and treasurer of First United Methodist Church. He received the Outstanding Older Worker Award in 1990 from the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs. Survivors include one son, Charles "Chuck" Reynolds of San Antonio; one daughter, Paula Adams of Lake Charles; one brother, Edwin Reynolds of Kinder; two sisters, Mary Lou Henderson and Ruth Richardson, both of Kinder; and five grandchildren. RICHARD, Ruffin J. Sr. LCAP 1/12/1998 Elton -- Funeral services for Mr. Ruffin J. Richard Sr., 78, of Kinder, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. today in the funeral home until services Tuesday. Mr. Richard died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Elton, he was a Merchant Marine, farmer and member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one son, Ruffin John Richard Jr. of Elton; three daughters, Ms. Randy Marie Campbell, Mrs. Terry Anne Markley and Mrs. Rhoda Mary Treme, all of Elton; one brother, Winston James Richard; one sister Miss Mary Grace Richard, both of Elton; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. RICHARD, William L. LCAP 1/2/1998 A prayer service for William LeRoy Richard, 78, was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be today, Jan.2, in Veterans Administration Cemetery in Port Hudson.Mr. Richard died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 1997, in a local hospital. RICHARD, Mrs. ErnieLCAP 1/22/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ernie (Leola Mae ''Lola'' Seneca) Richard, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Richard died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of New Iberia, she lived in Sulphur for the past 43 years. She was the former owner of Diane's of Sulphur Dress Shop, and the past president of Superior, Inc. Survivors include her husband; one son, Kenny Richard of ; two daughters, Dianne James of Grant and Lisa Richard of Sulphur; three brothers, Regis Seneca of New Iberia and Harvey Seneca and Jesse Paul Seneca Jr., both of Lafayette; one sister, Genevieve Seneca Romero of Lafayette; and three grandchildren. RICHARDSON, Mrs. Lee L.LCAP 1/24/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lee L. (Susie Reid) Richardson, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Richardson died Thurs-day, Jan. 22, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. RIETTE, Blanche B., Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Baillio Riette, 94, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 3, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home.Mrs. Riette died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. RITTER, Floyd W. LCAP 1/17/1998 Funeral services for Floyd Wayne Ritter, 56, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Duane Sutton will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery in Sulphur. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Ritter died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Carlyss, he lived in the Lake Charles-Sulphur area for over 20 years. He was an Army veteran Survivors include one son, Robert Dorset of Lake Arthur; three brothers, Shelby Ritter of Lake Charles, Kirby Ritter of Huntsville, Texas and Troy Ritter of Lafayette; and two sisters, Sharon Guidry and Melba Leger, both of Sulphur. RITZELL, Steve LCAP 1/18/1998 Oak Grove -- Funeral services for Steve Rodney Ritzell, 50, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Goodwill Baptist Church. The Revs. Howard Cole and Don Bryan will officiate. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Cemetery in Jones under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mr. Ritzell died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in the Oak Grove hospital. A native of Lake Village, Ark., and a resident of Oak Grove, he was an engineer in the petroleum industry. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ritzell; one son, Rodney Clayton Ritzell of Cameron; one daughter, Mechelle Ware of Oak Grove; five brothers, Robert Ritzell Jr. of Haynesville, Carry Ritzell of Kilbourne, Randy Ritzell of Oak Grove, and Louis and Dennis Ritzell, both of Jones; and one grandchild. ROBERT, Freddie LCAP 1/17/1998 Funeral services for Freddie Robert, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Jody Robert and Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. . A rosary was said Friday evening. Mr. Robert died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Rayne, he lived in Lake Charles since 1942. He drove a taxi for the Checker Cab Company for 35 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Willa Mae McBride Robert; two sons, Julian Robert of Baton Rouge and Paul Wayne Robert of Lake Charles; one sister, Ida Breaux of Lafayette; five grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. ROBICHAUX, Ruby M. LCAP 1/19/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Ruby M. Robichaux, 73, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 19, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Sonnier Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the funeral home. A vigil service/rosary was held last evening led by Revs. James Gaddy and Sidney Fontenot. Mrs. Robichaux died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Soileau, she had been a foster mother for 25 years. Survivors include one son, Mr. Jerry "Butch" Robichaux of Kinder; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Barbara Chaisson of Lafayette; one brother, Mr. Wilford Molitor of Soileau; one sister, Mrs. Marzie Lafleur of Soileau; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ROBICHAUX, Ruby M. LCAP 1/18/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Ruby M. Robichaux, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Sonnier Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, Jan. 18, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Robichaux died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include one son, Mr. Jerry "Butch" Robichaux of Kinder; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Barbara Chaisson of Lafayette; one brother, Mr. Wilford Molitor of Soileau; one sister, Mrs. Marzie Lafleur of Soileau; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ROBINSON, Florence, Mrs. LCAP 1/11/1998 Elton -- Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Robinson, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St.Peter's Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. ROME, Josephine L. LCAP 1/8/1998 Gramercy -- Funeral services for Josephine Louque Rome, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Paulina under direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Rome died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.A longtime resident of Gramercy, she was a recent resident of LakeCharles.Survivors include two daughters, Norma Rome Maitreme of LakeCharles and Vivian Rome Stassi of Kenner; five grandchildren; and ninegreat-grandchildren. ROY, Dr. Carlether P. Asbury Park, N.J. -- Funeral services for former Lake Charles resident Dr. Carlether Polk Roy, 71, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in Fort Monmouth Chapel. Burial will be in Long Island National Cemetery in Farming-dale, N.J., under direction of James H. Hunt Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today. A memorial service in Lake Charles will be announced at a later date. Dr. Roy died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in a Long Branch, N.J., hospital. A native of Georgia, she had lived most of her life in Lake Charles before moving to New Jersey in the early 1980s. She was a past member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Lake Charles. She was the donor of Stork's Nest House in Lake Charles. She earned bachelor's degrees from Leland State and Fisk Univer-sity, a master's degree from New York University and a doctorate's degree from Rutgers University. She taught school for 45 years in Calcasieu Parish, Germany, Paris, France and Monmouth (N.J.) County. She was a member of the New York Univesity Alumni Association, the Monmouth County Retired Employees Association, the National Council of Teachers and the Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zata Phi Beta Sorority Inc. She was a national member of the Library of Congress, a member of the Non Commission Officers National Defense Foundation, and the Monmouth County Business and Professional Women's Club. She was in Who's Who in Teachers of America. Survivors include one brother, Anthony J. Polk of Manassa, Va. ROYAL, James LCAP 1/9/1998 Starks -- Funeral services for James Royal, 86, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. John R. Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Royal died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Starks, he was a member of St. Mary Baptist Church, a deacon, and the superintendent of Sunday school. Survivors include two stepsons; Joe Carl Theodore of Starks and Donald Edward Theodore of New Orleans. ROYAL, James LCAP 1/3/1998 Funeral arrangements for James Royal, 86, of Starks, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. RUSHEN, Allen R. Sr. LCAP 1/1/1998 Ruston -- Funeral services for Allen R. Rushen Sr., 94, of Leesville will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Our Christian Funeral Home. The Rev. Derrick Slaton will officiate. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens. Mr. Rushen died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. A native of Washington, La., and a resident of Leesville for many years,he was a graduate of Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, and served for 40 years as a teacher and principal in the public schools in Homer and Leesville. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humanities Degree from Wiley College for his contributions to public education. He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of Leesville Temple Lodge 128. He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, the Vernon Council on Aging, and the Vernon Parish Retired Teacher's Association. Survivors include one son, Allen Roy Rushen Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif; two daughters, Josephine Louise Rushen of Los Angeles and Louella Rushen Kirkum of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and fourgreat-grandchildren. SAVANT, Hoover LCAP 1/5/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Mr. Hoover Savant, 69, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. James M. Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary by the Catholic Daughters, a vigil service at 6:30 p.m. and a 7 p.m. rosary by the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Savant died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Kinder, he was co-owner and operator of Savant Builders for 48 years, and owner and operator of Hoover Contracting. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, former Grand Knight for the Kinder Chapter, and a Century member of the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ollie Miller Savant; three sons, Lynn Savant, Mark Savant, Kevin Savant, all of Kinder; one daughter, Mrs. Leasa Savant Gilland of Keystone Heights, Fla.; five brothers, Wilson Savant, Wallace Savant, Harrison Savant, Bill Savant and Wilmer Savant, all of Kinder; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Bushnell of Port Arthur, Texas, Mrs. Leora LeDoux of Lake Charles, Mrs. LoLo Duplechin, and Mrs. Dot White, both of Kinder; and 12 grandchildren. SCHOTT infantLCAP 1/11/1998 Leesville -- Graveside services for Reagan Lynette Schott, infant daughter of Keith Schott and Frances East of Leesville, were Saturday, Jan. 10, in Pinehill Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The infant died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in the Fort Polk hospital. SCHOTT Infant LCAP 1/9/1998 Leesville -- Graveside services for Reagan Linette Schott, infant daughter of Keith Schott and Frances East will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in Pinehill Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in the Fort Polk hospital. SCOTT, Donald ,Mrs. LCAP 1/9/1998 DeQuiincy -- Funeral services for Mrs. Donald (Myrtle Elaine''Titi"' Carter) Scott, 44, of 209 R Logan Lane, will be at 11 a.m.Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Alvin Scott, Elisha Tutson, Roland Baker, James Harris, Luby Green and O.B. Pete Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Scott died at 9:29 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. A lifelong resident of De-Quincy, she was a member of the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church where she was an usher. She had worked at Greenhill Nursing home. Survivors include her husband; five sons, Anthony Lynn, Leonard and Edward ''Piggy'' Scott, all of DeQuincy, Michael Paul Scott of Lake Charles and Donald Scott Jr. of St. Louis, Mo.; four brothers, George Leonard Carter of Morgan City, Jerald Lynn Carter of Houston and Calvin and John Edward Carter, both of DeQuincy; one stepbrother, Jesse Webb of Houston; and seven grandchildren. SCOTT, Mrs. Myrtle LCAP 1/17/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Myrtle Scott, 44, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 9:24 a.m. Tuesday in the Sulphur hospital. SEAMAN, Charles LCAP 1/27/1998 Mamou Funeral arrangements for Charles Seaman, 92, of Oakdale, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. [e died at 2:45 p.m. Monday in he Mamou hospital. SEAMAN, Charles LCAP 1/28/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Charles "Sherrod" Seaman, 92, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 28, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mr. Seaman died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. SEGURA, Edward J. LCAP 1/10/1998 Jennings -- Funeral ar-rangements for Edward J. "Ed" Segura, 82, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the Jennings hospital. SEGURA, Edward J. LCAP 1/11/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Edward J. "Ed" Segura, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today, Jan. 12, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Segura died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of New Iberia and a resident of Jennings since 1947, he was the owner of Segura Funeral Home until his retirement in 1980. A member of the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association, he had been its president from 1956-57 and had served on numerous committees of the association. He was a board member of Fireside Mutual and Commercial Insurance Company for 30 years. He was a past member of the Boat Club and a former member of the Lions Club, having helped organize the Lions Club Crippled Children's Camp in Leesville. He was a Fourth Degree Knight in the Columbus Council 2012 and a Eucharistic Minister and Parishioner of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, where he served on the Mausoleum Committee. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Segura; and one brother, Francis Segura of New Iberia. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Immaculate School, Digger Segura Memorial Golf Tournament, University of Southwestern Louisiana or the charity of choice, the family said. SELLERS, Anna LCAP 1/16/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Anna Sellers of Longville will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. SELLERS, Anna LCAP 1/17/1998 Ragley--Funeral services for Anna Sellers, 82, of Longville, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in Calvary Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Lonnie Johnson, Mid Burnett, Marvin Hicks, and David Buxton will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Sellers died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Reeves, she was a housewife. Survivors include one son, Darvin Sellers of Longville; six grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. SENSAT, Mrs. Charley J. LCAP 1/29/1998 Iota -- Funeral services for Mrs. Charley J. (Myrtle Flash) Sensat, 78, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 29, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Homes. Visitation continues today. A rosary was said Wednesday evening. Mrs. Sensat died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Iota. Survivors include two sons, Frederick Lawrence Lantz and Dennis Charles Sensat, both of Iota; two daughters, Mrs. Raypheal (Hester Ann) Arneaux of Lake Arthur and Mrs. Daniel (Kathern) Lantz of Iota; two brothers, Milton Flash of Eunice and Mervin Flash of Crowley; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. SHEPPARD, John LCAP 1/10/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral ar-rangements for John Sheppard, 71, will be announced by Thomp-son Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Oakdale hospital. SHEPPARD, John LCAP 1/16/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for John Sheppard, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Goodwill Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Sheppard died at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. SHERMAN, Wade J. LCAP 1/31/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Wade Joseph Sherman, 47, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Sherman died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in his residence. SHOEMAKE , Ruby Lee ,Mrs. LCAP 1/31/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Lee Shoemake, 90, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. SHOEMAKER, infant LCAP 1/26/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Austin Shoemaker, infant son of Elizabeth M. Shoemaker, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. The infant died Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. SIMMONS, Jimmy Lee LCAP 1/17/1998 Oakdale--Funeral services for Jimmy L. Simmons, 62, of Fort Worth, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery. Mr. Simmons died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in his residence. SMITH, Edward J. LCAP 1/9/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Edward J. Smith, 81, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. SMITH, Kenneth D. DeRidder -- Funeral services for Kenneth D. Smith, 65, will be at 6:30 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Archbold will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Whitaker Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today and until 10 p.m. after services. Mr. Smith died at 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a Pineville hospital. A native of Ulysses, Kan., he lived most of his life in the DeRidder area. A Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict from 1952-1956, he served on the Military Affairs Committee of the DeRidder/Beauregard Chamber of Commerce, served two terms as Commander of the American Legion Post 27, and was a member of the VFW Post 3619. He was in retail sales and service until his retirement in 1986. He was former co-owner of Highland Growers, president of M-LECT Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., member of Louisiana Retailers' Association and a cattle rancher. He was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Velmer Bertschy Smith; one son, Alan Dale Smith of DeRidder; one brother, Warren Smith of DeRidder; one sister, Lorraine Bacon of Farnsworth, Texas; and two grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church, or to a community or charitable organization of your choice, the family said. SMITH, Kenneth LCAP 1/20/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Kenneth Smith, 65, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in an Alexandria hospital. SMITH, Marie ViolaLCAP 1/20/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Marie Viola Smith, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. She died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in her residence. SMITH, Edward J. LCAP 1/10/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Edward Joseph Smith, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 10, from Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will be in Calvary Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died at 4 a.m. Thurs-day, Jan. 8, 1998, in his residence. SOILEAU, Joseph A. LCAP 1/14/1998 Funeral services for Joseph A. Soileau, 28, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 14, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Dan Landry and Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Soileau died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Millington, Tenn., he lived most of life in Lake Charles, where he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was an insulator and worked at American International. Survivors include one daughter, Ashley Rosendahl of Texas City, Texas; one sister, Tressa Crooks of Lake Charles; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greg (Faye Kibodeaux) Soileau of Lake Charles; his father, Ned Nelson, Jr. of Lake Charles; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman (Maude Fontenot) Soileau of Lake Charles; and paternal grandmother, Ruth Nelson of Lake Charles. SOILEAU, Jackie L.LCAP 1/20/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Jackie L. Soileau, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Fred Russi and Juan Alers will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation continues today. Mrs. Soileau died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a banking bookkeeper. Survivors include her husband, Louis Soileau; two daughters, Theresa Denise Ray of Oakdale and Belinda Ann Lowe of Elizabeth; two brothers, Sam Solomon and Tom Solomon, both of Oakdale; four sisters, Evelyn Harris and Mary K. Brady, both of Oakdale, Addie G. Gray of Westerville, Ohio, and Rosie M. Glen of Boise, Idaho; and two grandchildren. SOILEAU, Jackie L. LCAP 1/19/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Jackie L. Soileau, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Soileau died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. SOILEAU, Joseph A. LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Anthony Soileau, 28, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday. SONNIER, LouisLCAP 1/20/1998 Jennings -- Funeral services for Louis "Noon" Sonnier, 88, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 20, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Sonnier died at 2:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, in a Jennings care center. SONNIER, Joseph U. Jr. LCAP 1/4/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Joseph Ulysee Sonnier Jr.,73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery Mausoleum under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Mr. Sonnier died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. ST. JULIEN, Melvin Jr. LCAP 1/30/1998 Funeral services for Melvin ''Doc'' St. Julien Jr., 48, of 1210 Short Street in Vinton will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. St. Julien died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Vinton, he was a graduate of Vinton High School and had attended Southern University. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a construction worker employed by IMTC Company. Survivors are two daughters, Tamika St. Julien of Oakdale and Karen St. Julien of Lafayette; five sisters, Carleen Coine, Gloria Payne, Keisha St. Julien and Marilyn Malvo, all of Vinton and Marylon St. Julien of Lafayette; two brothers, Billy and Lloyd St. Julien, both of Vinton; his mother, Leona St. Julien of Vinton; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Julian of Vinton; and three grandchildren. ST. JULIAN, Melvin Jr. LCAP 1/27/1998 Funeral arrangements for Melvin St. Julian, 48, of Vinton will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Monday in his residence. STANSON, R.C. LCAP 1/7/1998 Graveside services for R.C. Stanson, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Stanson died at 2:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, in Aurora, Colo. A native of Franklin, Kans., he lived in Lake Charles and moved to Englewood, Colo. He was an auditor in the banking industry. Survivors include two sons, Mark C. Stanson and David Stanson; and four grandchildren. STEVENS, Charles LCAP 1/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Charles Stevens, 62, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. STEVENS, Charles LCAP 1/6/1998 Funeral services for Charles "C.J." Stevens, 62, of 2335 See Street, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 6, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred King will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is om 6 p.m. today. Mr. Stevens died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.31,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Welsh, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was owner and operator of Stevens Outboard Motor. Survivors include five sons, Charles Stevens Jr., Roderick Aaron, and Charles Anthony Thomas, all of Lake Charles, Michael Aaron of Houston and Dwayne Aaron of Tacoma, Wash., six daughters, Dorothy Ann Thomas of San forego, Calif., Carolyn Thomas of Eureka, Calif., and Jacquetta Thierry, Becky Gray, Sharleta Aaron and Sandra-=\ I; and Wilson Stevens, both of Lake Charles, Lawrence Stevens of Moss Bluff, and Raymond Stevens of Berkeley, Calif.; two stepbrothers, Levi and Joe Jones, both of Los Angeles; and two stepsisters, Hattie Edwards and Mary Nickerson, both of Beaumont, Texas. STRAHAN, Ernest W. LCAP 1/28/1998 Funeral services for Ernest W. Strahan, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Strahan died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, in his residence. A native of Lufkin, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran, a welder for Olin for 35 years and a member of the Metal Trade Union until 1982. He was a Mason 7 Member of Calcasieu Masonic Lodge 400 and a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Strahan; one son, Delbert Strahan of Lake Charles; one daughter, Yvonne Strahan LeBlanc of Broussard; one sister, Nellie Albert of Pasadena, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. STUTES, OlmsLCAP 1/23/1998 Scott -- Graveside services for Olms Stutes, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery. The Rev. Gilbert Dutel will officiate. Arrangements are under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2:30-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary. Mr. Stutes died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998 in a local hospital. A native of Longville, he was a resident of Lake Charles, where he was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Roofer's Damp and Water Proofer Local 76 and VFW Post 10665. He was a retired roofer and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Rosa A. Stutes; one brother, John T. Stutes of Opelousas; and one sister, Grace Duhon of Lafayette. SULLIVAN, Marian H. LCAP 1/8/1998 BAKER -- Memorial services for former Lake Charles resident MarianH. Sullivan will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Bethany World PrayerCenter .Mrs. Sullivan died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997, in Zachary. TANNER, Susie V. LCAP 1/18/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Susie V. Tanner, 95, of Sulphur will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Rollin Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Tanner Cemetery under direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Tanner died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998 at a DeQuincy Care Center. A lifelong resident of the Willow Springs area, she was a member of St. Mary Baptist Church of Starks, and was the mother of the church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Addie Tanner of Sulphur; 25 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. TANNER, Susie V., Mrs.LCAP 1/17/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Susie V. Tanner, 95, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Friday in a DeQuincy care center. TANOUS, Mrs. William Funeral services for Mrs. William (Mary Shaheen) Tanous, 77, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 24, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Revs. Irving DeBlanc and Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Tanous died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in a local care center. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she graduated from St. Charles Academy. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Richard ''Dickie'' Tanous of Moss Bluff and Thomas Tanous of Houston; one brother, Eddie Shaheen of Lake Charles; two sisters, Virginia Khoury of Longview, Texas and Theresa Boudreaux of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, the family said. TANOUS, MaryLCAP 1/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mary Tanous, 77, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday in a local care center. TERRY, Minnie W.,Mrs. LCAP 1/19/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Woodard Terry, 96, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 19, in Smyrna Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Terry died at 6:48 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a Beauregard hospital. TEZENO, Louella LCAP 1/30/1998 Ville Platte -- Funeral services for Louella Tezeno, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mount Pilgrim Church Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. TEZENO, Louella LCAP 1/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Louella Tezeno, 66, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. THERIOT, Lillian B.LCAP 1/23/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Lillian B. Theriot, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Glenn Young will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Theriot died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in Abbeville. A native of Mermentau, she was a sitter for home care. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Badon of Lake Charles and Judy O'Quain of Youngsville; one brother, David Benoit of Iowa; five sisters, Laura Landry of Iowa, Wilma Parker of Monroe, Ann Fontenot of Jennings, Velma Guillory of Lake Arthur and Shirlene Benoit of Baton; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. THERIOT, Leon C. LCAP 1/10/1998 Funeral services for Leon C. Theriot, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, from Imma-culate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Mike Barrios will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon-7 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Theriot died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathe-dral. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a CPA and owner of Leon C. Theriot and Associates. He was a member of the Society of Louisiana CPA's, American Accounting Association, Texas Society of CPA's and a member of St. Margaret's Knights of Columbus. He was a former president of the Better Business Bureau. He served on the Board of Immaculate Concep- tion Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Thelma ''Jean'' Theriot; six sons, Stephen Theriot of Galveston, Texas, Douglas, Patrick, and Michael Theriot, all of Lake Charles, Timothy Theriot of Garden Grove, Calif. and Matthew Theriot of Phoenix, Ariz.; four brothers, Terry, Harvey, and Ed Theriot, all of Lake Charles and Ben Franklin of Sulphur; three sisters, Jackie Squyres of Beaumont, Texas and Patsy Franklin and Jessie Trahan, both of Sulphur; and 11 grandchildren. THIBODEAUX, Darryl K.,Mrs. LCAP 1/27/1998 Jennings Funeral services for Mrs. Darryl Keith (Bridget Renee) Thibodeaux, 30, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Nkedife will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery under direction of H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. A wake will be from 6-10 p.m. today at the funeral home with a rosary at 8 p.m. Mrs. Thibodeaux died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in the Alexandria hospital. A native of Jennings, she graduated from Welsh High School and McNeese State University. She was a teacher at West End Elementary for four years and a teacher-coach at Welsh-Roanoke for two years. She was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church as a rector and CCD teacher. She was a counselor for the Junior Daughters of the Knights of Peter Claver, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Corps 132 of the Knights of Peter Clavier. She served the community as director of Jennings girls dribblers program. Survivors include her husband; one son, Donavon Keith Thibodeaux of Jennings, one daughter, Courteney Danille Thibodeaux of Jennings, one brother, Wilbert Gilbeaux Jr. of Jennings, one sister, Eritia Gilbeaux of Jennings; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert (Maynell) Gilbeaux Sr. of Jennings; and her grandmother, Essie Dartez of Jennings. THIBODEAUX, Joseph E., Mrs. LCAP 1/27/1998 Lake Arthur Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Joseph Eula Thibodeaux, 79, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 4:25 p.m. Monday in a Jennings hospital. THIBODEAUX, Henry J.LCAP 1/20/1998 Sulphur--Funeral services for Henry J. Thibodeaux, 81, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was said at Monday evening. Mr. Thibodeaux died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Ged, he lived most of his life in Sulphur. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a member of the America Legion Post and Texas City Boilermakers. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Thibodeaux; one son, Jimmy Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; four brothers, Larry Thibodeaux of Vinton, Calvin and Ralph Thibodeaux, both of Hackberry, and C.J. Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. THIBODEAUX, Larry J. Sr. LCAP 1/6/1998 Westlake Funeral services for Larry Joseph Thibodeaux Sr., 44, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev..T.L. Herlong will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Lacassine under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Thibodeaux died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in a Houston hospital. A native of Crowley, he was a resident of Westlake. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, past RCIA Director, past Eucharistic Minister and member of the Cursillo Brotherhood. He was employed with Fluor Daniel of Houston as an electrical engineer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dianne Leger Thibodeaux, one son, Larry Joseph Thibodeaux Jr. of Westlake; one sister, Christina Thibodeaux of Florida; his father, Lawrence Thibodeaux of Lafayette; and his mother, Mrs. Mary Alice Adams of Westlake. THIBODEAUX, Larry J. Sr. LCAP 1/7/1998 Westlake -- Funeral services for Larry Joseph Thibodeaux Sr., 44, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 7, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. T.L. Herlong will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Thibodeaux died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in a Houston hospital. A native of Crowley and a resident of Westlake, he was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, past RCIA Director, past Eucharistic Minister and member of the Cursillo Brotherhood. He was employed with Fluor Daniel of Houston as an electrical engineer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dianne Leger Thibodeaux; one son, Larry Joseph Thibodeaux Jr. of Westlake; one sister, Kristena Thibodeaux Lind of Satellite Beach, Fla.; his father, Lawrence Thibodeaux of Lafayette; and his mother, Mrs. Mary Alice Lanthier Adams of Westlake. THIBODEAUX, Larry LCAP 1/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Larry Thibodeaux, 45, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday in a Houston hospital. THIBODEAUX, Terry J. LCAP 1/10/1998 Funeral services for Terry J. Thibodeaux, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Thibodeaux died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Jennings, he was a former resident of Hathaway and a resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. He was a member of Carpenter's Local 953 and was retired as a carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Cajun French Music Associa-tion. Survivors include four sons, Richard J., Donald L., Gerald A., and Clifford J. Thibodeaux, all of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. THIBODEAUX, Henry J. LCAP 1/19/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Henry J. Thibodeaux, 81, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Sulphur hospital. THIBODEAUX, Mrs. Joseph A. LCAP 1/28/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Addly (Eula DeBois) Thibodeaux, 79, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Mrs. Thibodeaux died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. THILGES, Katie LCAP 1/30/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Katie Thilges, 84, of Dry Creek will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Thilges died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in a DeRidder care facility. THISTRUP, Joyce A.LCAP 1/4/1998 Orange, Texas -- Funeral services for Joyce Arlene (Odom)Thistrup, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Claybar Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Rasmus will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Thistrup died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in an Orange, Texas,hospital. A native of Morgan, Minn., she had lived in Orange since 1966. She was a retired machine operator with Equitable Bag and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Neilson "Rocky" Thistrup; four sons,Jay O'Neal Odom of Bridge City, Texas, Mickey L. Odom of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Daniel H. Odom of Orange and Craig D. Odom of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska; one daughter, Rita Cartwright of Houston; three brothers, Delbert R. Knudsen of Colorado Springs,Colo., Warren E. Knudsen of Charleston, S.C., and Larry E. Knudsenof Anoka, Minn.; three sisters, Janice A. Gronholz of Alexandria, Minn., Phyllis Borer of Tracey, Minn., and Dolores N. Engel of Anoka,Minn.; her mother, Ruth Knudson of Anoka, Minn.; 12 grandchildren;and four great-grandchildren. THOMAS, Nola MaeLCAP 1/24/1998 Houston -- Funeral services for Nola Mae Thomas of Houston will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in Paradise North Funeral Home. Local arrangements are by King Funeral Home. She died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in her residence. THOMAS, OllaLCAP 1/21/1998 Funeral services for Olla Thomas, 87, will beat 7 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in St. John Holiness Church. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. She died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in her residence. THOMAS, Willie Mae, Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1998 Oakdale, -- Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Thomas, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Melder Community Cemetery in Melder under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Thomas died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. THOMAS, Willie M.,Mrs. LCAP 1/9/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Willie Mae Thomas, 76, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Wednesdayin the Oakdale hospital. THOMPSON, Lola M., Mrs. LCAP 1/30/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lola M. Thompson, 95, of New Llano will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Thompson died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in the Leesville hospital. THORNTON, Helen LCAP 1/27/1998 DeRidder Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Lide Davies Thornton, 85, of Longville, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Thornton Cemetery in Longville. Mrs. Thornton died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25,1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. TINSLEY, MosesLCAP 1/15/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Moses ''Mose'' Tinsley, 65, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Tinsley died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in his residence. TOLMAN, Helen Louise, Mrs. LCAP 1/6/1998 Heber Springs, Ark . Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Helen Louise Tolman, 96, mother of Mary Vail Rigler of Lake Charles, will be announced by Olmstead Funeral Home. She died Friday, Jan. 2,1998, in a Clinton, Ark., hospital. TOUPS, Nunez MaryLCAP 1/22/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Nunez Mary Toups, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. She died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, at her residence. TRAHAN, AgnesLCAP 1/20/1998 Johnson Bayou -- Funeral services for Agnes Trahan, 92, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 20, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughan will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Trahan died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Lafayette, she was a resident of Johnson Bayou for 76 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Utly Trahan of Johnson Bayou; one sister, Maydell Jinks of Johnson Bayou; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. TRAMONTE, Victor LCAP 1/14/1998 Funeral services for Victor Tramonte, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Tramonte died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, in his residence. A native of Orange, Texas, he was a resident of Lake Charles, where he was a baker and worked at Hometown Bakery. He was a member of Insulators & Asbestos Local 112 for over 30 years, and was retired from Fuller-Austin Insulation Co. Survivors include his wife, Marie Pecorino Tramonte; two sons, Joseph Victor Tramonte and Jimmy Frank Tramonte, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Salvadore Richard and Florence LaCroix, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. TROUTMAN, Irma M. LCAP 1/16/1998 Roanoke -- Funeral services for Irma McMillan Troutman, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Roanoke United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bob Emanuel will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Troutman died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in the Welsh hospital. A lifelong resident of Roanoke, she was a graduate of Roanoke High School. She was a retired nursery aide at the Jennings American Legion Hospital. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and a lifelong member of the Roanoke United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Frances) McCarty of Houma, Mrs. James (Mary Kay) Epperly of LaPlace and Mrs. Eugene (Debra) Demarest of Welsh; six sons, Kenneth M. Troutman of Shreveport, Donald R. Troutman of Orange, Texas, Leonard and Carl Troutman, both of Roanoke, David Troutman of Welsh and Harold Troutman of Elkhart, Texas; three sisters, Frieda Duhon of Roanokem and Margie Sargent and Audrey Lavergne, both of Orange; one brother, Richard McMillan of Orange; 31 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. TUCKER, Betty LCAP 1/27/1998 Funeral arrangements for Betty Tucker, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 6:30 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. TUCKER, Betty LCAP 1/28/1998 Funeral services for Betty M. Tucker, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 28, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Eugene Kohlbecker will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Tucker died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of New Orleans, she was a resident of Lake Charles, where she was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, and was active in the Altar Guild and was an active EDS volunteer. She was past president of Junior League, active in the Brown Bag Program, past Campfire Leader, past president of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Auxiliary, and a member of the Ladies Golf Association of the Lake Charles Country Club. Survivors include her husband, Dr. G.W. Tucker; one son, Patrick David Tucker of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Linda Tucker Hooton of Rockwell, Texas; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to EDS School-Friends of the Library, the family said. TUNWAR, Willie LCAP 1/11/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Willie Tunwar, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Wykoff will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in the church. Mr. Tunwar died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a member of and a deacon in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include nine sons, Edward Tunwar of Oklahoma City, Okla., Allen and Paul Tunwar, both of Kinder, Marvin Tunwar of Ville Platte, Raymond Tunwar of LeBlanc, Michael Tunwar of Westlake, Richard Tunwar of Dayton, Texas, and Rodney and Terry Tunwar, both of Dallas; seven daughters, Carrie Tunwar, Wanda Jackson, Cheryl Vickers, Anita Mal-brough and Vickie Tunwar, all of Kinder, and Sandra Edwards and Lee Ann Jones, both of Port Arthur, Texas; two brothers, Earl Tunwar of Houston and Jack Tunwar of Batchlor; one sister, Irene Rue of Palmetto; 38 grandchildren; and 23 great- grandchildren. TUNWAR, Willie LCAP 1/10/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Willie Tunwar, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Tunwar died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. TURNER, Ida J. LCAP 1/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ida Jack Turner, 45, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:14 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. TURNER, Mrs. Isaac LCAP 1/7/1998 Funeral services for Mrs Isaac (Ida Bell Poullard) Turner, 45, of 2309 Van Buren Street will be at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 7, in the Unity Baptist Church. The Rev. A.B. Latigue will officiate. Dismissal will be at 8 a.m. Thursday with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery in Ville Platte under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Turner died at 11:14 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Unity Baptist Church where she was a deaconess, Sunday school teacher, member of the WMU, Senior Choir and the Pastor Aid Committee, and a member of the Baptist Women's Association. Survivors include her husband; one stepson, Terrell Wayne Turner of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Faber Thomas and Mrs. Katherine Harris, both of Lake Charles; and one brother, Phillip Poullard of Ville Platte. VICTORIAN, Sidney LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral services for Sidney Victorian, 49, of Mossville, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Rev. Madison Clark Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. He died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Bell City, he lived in the Sulphur/Mossville area most of his life. He was employed by Gold Line Refinery. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Jourdan-Victorian; three sons, Marcus Anthony Victorian of Cottonport, David Victorian of Lake Charles and Brent A. Victorian of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Amber Alyse Victorian of Mossville and Patrice Reed of Vinton; two brothers, Allen L. Victorian Jr. of Waukegan, Ill. and John Victorian of Carlyss; four sisters, Betty J. Neal and Bessie J. Irvin, both of Waukegan, Mary Ethel Victorian of Lake Charles and Julia Ann Victorian of Carlyss; his mother, Mrs. Lorena Victorian of Carlyss; and four grandchildren. VIDRINE, Georgeann ,Mrs. LCAP 1/8/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Georgeann Vidrine, 67, of Moss Bluff will beat 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be inRitchie Cemetery.Mrs. Vidrine died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, in a localhospital. VINCENT, Shirley F.,Mrs. LCAP 1/11/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Faye Vincent, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mrs. Vincent died at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. VINCENT, Shirley F. LCAP 1/10/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral ar-rangements for Shirley F. Vincent, 60, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Vincent died Friday in a DeRidder hospital. VINCENT, Infant LCAP 1/23/1998 Sulphur -- Graveside services for Dylan Spencer Vincent, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer and Sean Michelle Vincent, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Arrangements are under direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. VINCENT, Juanita LCAP 1/18/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Juanita Vincent, 85, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. VINCENT, Fred, Mrs. LCAP 1/19/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Fred (Juanita Cole) Vincent, 85, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Vincent died Saturday, Jan. 17, in a local hospital. A native of Sugartown, she was a resident of Sulphur and Lake Charles. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Ronald "Ronnie" Vincent of Sulphur; one brother, Leon Cole of Bayou D'Inde; one sister, Lois King of Sulphur; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. WAGONER, Wilmer LCAP 1/6/1998 Oakdale Funeral services for Wilmer "Lee" Wagoner, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Wagoner died Sunday Jan. 4,1998, in the Oakdale hospital. WARE, Sadie B. LCAP 1/1/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Sadie Sue Bohon Ware, 51, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. She died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. WARE, Charles S. Sr.,Mrs.LCAP 1/11/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Charles S. (Grace) Ware Sr., 93, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven M. Spurlock and Carl Lueg will officiate. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today, Jan. 11. Mrs. Ware died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in a local care center. A native of San Antonio, Texas, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She served for over 25 years as Secretary to the Minister at First Methodist Church, and was a member of the Board and the Esther Circle. She also served as a Pink Lady of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Survivors include one son, Charles S. Ware Jr. of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, the family said. WARE, Sadie S. Bohon LCAP 1/2/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Sadie Sue Bohon Ware, 51, wereat 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, in First Baptist Church. Burial was in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Ware died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. WARE, Billy R. LCAP 1/14/1998 Funeral services for Billy Ray Ware, 49, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in New Light Baptist Church. The Rev. Isaiah Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be Highmount Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Ware died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Verna Ware; three sons, Billy Ware Jr. of Los Angeles, Michael Williams and James Harrold, both of LaPorte, Texas; three daughters, Danastagia Ware of Los Angeles, and Delasia Ware and Jameika Williams, both of LaPorte, Texas; one brother, Kenneth Dwight Ware of Pamona, Calif.; his stepmother, Rosa Lee Ware of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. WARE, Billy LCAP 1/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Billy Ware, 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. WARE, Charles S., Sr., Mrs. LCAP 1/12/1998 Memorial services for Mrs. Charles S. (Lenora) Ware, Sr., 93, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven M. Spurlock and Carl Lueg will officiate. Graveside services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Ware died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in a local care center. A native of San Antonio, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She served for more than 25 years as secretary to the minister at First Methodist Church, and was a member of the Board and the Esther Circle. She also served as a Pink Lady of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Survivors include one son, Charles S. Ware, Jr. of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, the family said. WARFORD, Estes Leach LCAP 1/18/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Estes Leach Warford, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Wallace Palmer will officiate. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the funeral home. Visitation will be from 4-10 p.m. today, Jan. 18, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Warford died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, in a Leesville care center. A native of Leesville, she taught school there for 45 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member and Past Matron of the Esther Chapter 26, Order of the Eastern Star, and of the First Baptist Church in Leesville. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Warford. WASHINGTON, Mrs. Hattie LCAP 1/29/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Washington, 90, of DeQuincy, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. WATSON, Thomas A. Sr. LCAP 1/27/1998 Burkeville, Texas Funeral services for Thomas A. Watson Sr., 57, were at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in the Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery. Mr. Watson died Saturday, Jan. 24,1998, in the Leesville hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Burkeville and a self-employed carpenter. He was an Army Vietnam veteran. Survivors include his wife, Oma Jean Watson; three sons, Thomas Allan Watson Jr. of Leesville, James "Red" Watson of Jasper, Texas, and Michael Alvin Watson of Burkeville; four brothers, Alvin A. Watson of Leesville, Bobby G. Watson of Silsbee, Texas, Harold L. Watson of Jewett Texas and James C. "Jimmy" Holt of Leesville; two sisters, Lucille Simmons of Newton, Texas and Barbara Sue Cruseturner of Jasper; and eight grandchildren. WASHINGTON, Hattie E.,Mrs. LCAP 1/30/1998 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie E. "Whitt" Washington, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Bethel AME Church. The Rev. Roland Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Washington died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of New Iberia, she had lived in DeQuincy for 63 years. She was a member of Bethel AME Church, a Sunday school superintendent, a member of the Stewardess Board, a consecrated deaconess, treasurer of the Flower Fund, and a Mother of the church. Survivors include two sons, Preston C. Washington Jr. of Lake Charles and Larry W. Washington Sr. of Richton Park, Ill.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. WATERSTRADT, Richard H. Leesville -- Funeral services for Richard H. Waterstradt, 74, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Waterstradt died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in his residence. WEBER, Joseph Sr. LCAP 1/11/1998 Funeral services for Joseph Weber Sr., 79, will be at 6 p.m. today, Jan.11, in the Reeves CME Temple. The Rev. Paul Freeman will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, with burial in Hamilton Garden of Memories under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. today. Mr. Weber died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley and a resident of Lake Charles for 65 years, he was a member of Reeves CME Temple, Methodist Men and the Masonic Lodge. He was retired from St. Patrick Hospital, where he was head chef. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Bazile Weber; one son, Joseph Michael Weber Jr. of San Bruno, Calif.; one daughter, Linda Weber of Lake Charles; one brother, Raymond Weber of Houston; three grandchildren; and two great-grand- children. WEBER, Joseph Sr. LCAP 1/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Weber, 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. WEEKLEY, Hazel B. LCAP 1/3/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Hazel Blackwell Weekley, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco.Mrs. Weekley died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. WELCOME, Felton Jr.LCAP 1/24/1998 Houston -- Funeral services for Felton "Babe" Welcome, Jr., 52, will be at noon today, Jan. 24, in Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Elmore Garner and Jerry Wade will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Houston. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Welcome died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998 in a Houston hospital. Survivors include his wife, Gracie Welcome; three daughters,Stephanie, Selena and Angelica Welcome, all of Lake Charles; one son, Felton Welcome III of Lake Charles; nine sisters, Mary Welcome-Morris, Janice Ford, Jocelyn Welcome-Ray, Debra Abdalla-Regans, Evalary Abdalla- Light, Lisa Abdalla-Swaine, Andra Abdalla and Stephanie Esther, all of Houston, and Wanda Faye Darjean of Lake Charles; four brothers, Samuel Welcome Sr., Terrell Welcome, Royce Abdalla and Victor Abdalla, all of Houston; and his grandmother, Fannie Davis of Lake Charles. WELCOME, Felton Jr.LCAP 1/23/1998 Houston -- Funeral services for Felton "Babe" Welcome, Jr., 52, will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 24, in Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Elmore Garner and Jerry Wade will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Houston. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Welcome died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998 in a Houston hospital. Survivors include his wife, Gracie Welcome; three daughters, Stephanie, Selena and Angelica Welcome, all of Lake Charles; one son, Felton Welcome III of Lake Charles; nine sisters, Mary Welcome-Morris, Janice Ford, Jocelyn Welcome-Ray, Debra Abdalla-Regans, Evalary Abdalla-Light, Lisa Abdalla-Swaine, Andra Abdalla and Stephanie Esther, all of Houston, and Wanda Faye Darjean of Lake Charles; and his grandmother, Fannie Davis of Lake Charles. WELCOME, Felton Jr.LCAP 1/20/1998 Houston -- Funeral arrangements for former Lake Charles resident Felton Welcome Jr., 52, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel of Houston. He died Saturday in a Houston hospital. WELDON, Addis J. LCAP 1/9/1998 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Addis Johnson Weldon, 79, ofCravens will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in Sugartown Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sugartown Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Weldon died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. WHIDDON, Jim, Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1998 Sulphur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jim "Gerry" Whiddon, 66, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. George Ripcheck will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Whiddon died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Sulphur, she was a homemaker and a volunteer at Care Help of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Ronnie Whiddon of Sulphur; two daughters, Connie Whiddon of Sulphur and Vicki Penick of Martin, Tenn.; two brothers, Jimmy Roy of Houston and Harold Roy of Sulphur; her mother, Emma Roy of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. WHITTACKER, Marie M. LCAP 1/13/1998 Leesville -- Funeral services for Marie M. Whittacker, 58, of Florien, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 9 p.m. Friday, January 9, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. WILBURN, Lou P.LCAP 1/23/1998 San Antonio -- Funeral services for Iowa, La. native Lou Ann Peloquin Wilburn, 72, were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in Mission Park Funeral Home. Interment was in San Jose Burial Park. Mrs. Wilburn died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998. WILLIAMS, Floyd LCAP 1/4/1998 Graveside services for Floyd Williams, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Graceland Cemetery.The Rev. Doyle Wells will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Williams died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in Dallas. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of SLI and an executive secretary. She was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors are one daughter, Martha Williams Sigmond of Cedar Hill,Texas; and one grandchild. WILLIAMS, Joshua LCAP 1/25/1998 Funeral services for Joshua Williams, 80, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 25, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Elijah Tutson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday, with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today. Mr. Williams died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Genevieve Williams; two sons, Joshua Williams Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Terry Garrison of Lake Charles; one daughter, Darlene Garrison of Luke Charles; one sister, Evelena Garrett of Beaumont, Texas; five grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. WILLIS, Willie M. LCAP 1/14/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Willie Mae Willis, 53, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Willis Flat Cemetery in Glenmora. Mrs. Willis died at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in her residence. WILSON, Donald L. LCAP 1/25/1998 Pitkin Funeralse-E for Donald Lee Wilson, 58, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Thursday in his residence. WILSON, Donald L. LCAP 1/26/1998 Pitkin -- Funeral services for Donald L. Wilson, 58, will be held today, Jan. 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Burial will be in Occupy #1 Cemetery. Mr. Wilson died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in his residence. WILSON, Fritzi LCAP 1/13/1998 Veteran reporter Fritzi Wilson dies at 73 Longtime Lake Charles American Press newswoman Fritzi Krause Wilson died Sunday, two weeks after concluding a journalism career that began in 1943. She was 73. Wilson died at 8 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. The body will be cremated and there will be no service, the family said. She joined the American Press part-time as a teen-ager in summer of 1943. She became a full-time reporter on the staff in 1946 after earning a journalism degree. Wilson covered Lake Charles as a beat reporter for 14 years. Her byline appeared on such significant events as the arrival from Cameron of Hurricane Audrey victims at the Port of Lake Charles in 1957. She resigned in 1959 to marry and raise a family then returned to the American Press part-time in 1931 and remained on the newsroom staff until her retirement. A lifelong Lake Charles resident, she was a graduate of Central School and Lake Charles High School, attended John McNeese Junior College now McNeese State University and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1945. Throughout her life, the arts were a personal and professional passion. She was a performer in high school as captain of the Kilties and then took to the local stage, where her stage credits included the title role in the Lake Charles Little Theatre's production of "Peter Pan," directed by Rosa Hart. For years, Wilson chronicled the emerging preservation movement in the area, coordinating annual coverage in the American Press as local homes and structures achieved landmark status. For a book on McNeese Theatre's 50th anniversary in 1989, Wilson contributed an essay on the school's longtime director of theater, Margery Wilson the mother of her late husband, David. For the American Press' l00th anniversary edition in 1995, she wrote one of the four cover stories on life in the past century. Her story summarized the 1945 - 70 era in Southwest Louisiana. Wilson's final byline in the American Press was a full-page feature on the 40th anniversary of Art Associates of Lake Charles. She retired Dec. 29. The newspaper had been her first and only employer. Survivors are two sons, David K. Wilson of Davis, Calif., and Krause Wilson of Baton Rouge; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Episcopal Day School, the family said. WILSON, Jacob Michael Infant LCAP 1/24/1998 DeRidder -- Graveside services for Jacob Michael Wilson, infant son of Michael Wilson and Angela Ebanks of Steamboat Springs, Colo., formerly of DeRidder, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in Lewis Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in a Denver, Colo., hospital. WISBY, Huey LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral arrangements for Huey Wisby, 67, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. WISBY , Huey D. LCAP 1/14/1998 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Huey D. Wisby, 67, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 6:30 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Wisby died at 5:25 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Pitkin, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life before moving to Moss Bluff two and a half years ago. He was a retired plumber for the locals 106 and 525. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Viola Wisby; two sons, David Wisby of Tulsa, Okla., and Ronnie Wisby of Vinton; four daughters, Karen Pickett of Cameron, Myra Wheat of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mary Beth Matte of Lake Charles and Dawn Morris of Moss Bluff; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WOLVERTON, James S.,Mrs. LCAP 1/13/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. James S. (Anna Sue) Wolverton, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Pucik, David Whitlock and Robby Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Wolverton died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Rake and Hoe Garden Club, WMU, ABWA, and a Sunday school teacher. She was an original member of the Red Hussers Drum and Bugle Corps at Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur. Survivors include her husband; two sons, James ''Jerdy'' Wolverton of Kilgore, Texas, and Stephen E. Wolverton of Humble, Texas; one daughter, Ann Heaton of Youngsville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. WOLVERTON, Anna S. LCAP 1/12/1998 Funeral arrangements for Anna Sue Potts Wolverton, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home, She died Sunday in a local hospital. WOODARD, Charlie W. LCAP 1/20/1998 Welsh -- Funeral services for Charlie W. Woodard, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Couch will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Woodard died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in a Welsh care center. A native of Hensley, Ark., he was a golf pro and coach at Magnolia Country Club of Magnolia, Ark., and coach for high school players at Welsh High School and at Jennings Country Club in Jennings. He was a retired employee of Shell Oil Company with 30 years of service in Magnolia and Iowa, La. He was a resident of Welsh since 1960 and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Argie Cheatham Woodard; one son, Kenneth Woodard of Welsh; two daughters, Carol McMillin and Mrs. Johnny "Kay" Gillet, both of Welsh; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. WOODARD, Charlie W. LCAP 1/19/1998 Welsh -- Funeral arrangements for Charlie W. Woodard, 79, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Welsh care center. WOODS, P. J., Mrs. LCAP 1/9/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. P. J. (Olydia M.)Woods, 89, of Gueydan will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 9, from OurLady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mrs. Woods died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in her daughter's residence. A lifelong resident of Gueydan, she was an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, and a recipient of a special award from the Diocese of Lake Charles for her devoted service to the church. She was also selected Mother of the Year by the Catholic Daughters in May 1978. She was a member of the Ladies AltarSociety, the Come Lord Jesus Program, and of various other churchcommittees. She was a graduate of Gueydan High School where she was the valedictorian of her class. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Wilda) Trahan Jr. of Gueydan and Vernice "To-Tee" Marceaux of Thornwell; one sister, Mrs. Edward (Ina) Istre of Gueydan; 15 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. WOODS, Phil J. LCAP 1/4/1998 Elton -- Funeral services for Phil John Woods, 30, will be at 11a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, from St. Joseph Catholic Church-Elton. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Mr. Woods died at 9:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in the Jenningshospital. WOODS, Earl, Mrs. LCAP 1/9/1998 Elton -- Funeral services for Mrs. Earl (Evelyn Mary) Woods, 54, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulia will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Woods died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in Mamou. Survivors include her husband; one son, Ray A. Woods of Denver,Colo.; seven daughters, Pamela D. Thomas, Lorraine Freeman, Monica Stenson and Rita Fields, all of Elton, and Gretchen Woods, Catherine Woods and Chawana Woods, all of Denver; one brother, George Ardoin of Kadie, Ky.; six sisters, Eva Thomas of Houston, Mary Hardy, Albertina Ceaser, Alidia Ardoin, Dorothy Ceaser and Eva Spriggins, all of Basile; her mother, Rita Dabney of Basile; and 16 grandchildren. WOODS, Phil LCAP 1/3/1998 Funeral arrangements for Phil Woods, 30, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:05 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. WOODS, Olydia M. LCAP 1/8/1998 Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Olydia M. Woods,89, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday in her daughter's residence. WRIGHT, Thomas LCAP 1/3/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral services for Thomas Wright, 91, will be at 4p.m. today, Jan. 3, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. Wright died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. WRIGHT, Thomas LCAP 1/2/1998 Oakdale -- Funeral arrangements for Thomas Wright, 91, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday inthe Oakdale hospital. YOUNG, Bobbie M. LCAP 1/3/1998 Funeral services for Bobbie Ann McGee Young, 62, will be at 2 p.m.today, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Young died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons, Harry Raymond Carruth of Sulphur and Michael Darrin Young of Prairieville; one daughter, Richelle F. Cuss of Portage, Mich.; one brother, Charles McGee of Westlake; two sisters,Bonnie Bertrand of LaPlace and Stella LeJune of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. YOUNG, Bobbie A. McGee LCAP 1/2/1998 Funeral services for Bobbie Ann McGee Young, 62, will be at 2 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Young died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons, Harry Raymond Carruth of Sulphur and Michael Darrin Young of Prarieville; one daughter, Richelle F. Cuss of Portage, Mich.; one brother, Charles McGee of Westlake; two sisters, Bonnie Bertrand of LaPlace and Stella LeJune of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. YOUNG, Royal Sr. LCAP 1/11/1998 Kinder -- Funeral services for Royal "Brother" Young Sr., 66, of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in Ardoin Funeral Home in Kinder. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Mr. Young died at 1:42 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital.