JANUARY 1999 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1999 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net AARON, Bertha , Mrs. LCAP 1/2/1999 BOYCE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Aaron, 104, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan 2, in Hopewell Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert L. Authur will officiate. Burial will be in Raven Camp Cemetery under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Boyce. Mrs. Aaron died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. She was of the Prospect Chapter 31 order. Survivors include five sons, Tony, Leroy and Edward Aaron, all of Lake Charles, Louis Aaron of Alexandria and Charlie Aaron of Colfax; four daughters, Annie D. Green of Colfax, Laura Felton of San Antonio and Veola Loyd and Agnes Tolbert, both of Houston; 43 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-great-grandchildren. ABSHIRE, Carl LCAP 1/19/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Carl Abshire, 56, of Baton Rouge, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Marty Martineau will officiate. Interment will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Greenoaks Funeral Home of Baton Rouge. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the Baton Rouge funeral home; and 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday in Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Abshire died at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. He was a native of Lake Arthur. He graduated from Lake Arthur High School. He was a Navy veteran and was a participant in the Cuban Missile crisis and the Bay of Pigs invasion. He retired from Exxon Refinery after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Pelican Relic and Recovery Association. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Melancon Abshire; one son, Barry Abshire; one daughter, Carla Abshire; two brothers, Austin "Sonny" Abshire and Bobby Abshire; two sisters, Brenda Abshire Myers and Patricia Abshire Vincent; and one grandchild. ADDISON, Sammie H. LCAP 1/21/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Sammie Henry Addison, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 in First United Pentecostal Church. Interment will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Addison died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. ANDREPONT, Mable F. LCAP 1/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mable Faye Andrepont, 51, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Egidio Vecchio will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Andrepont died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in Shreveport. A native of Eunice, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Andrepont; two sons, David Andrepont of DeRidder and Steven Andrepont of Sulphur; two daughters, Aleisha and Julie Andrepont, both of Sulphur; one brother, James Sonnier of Shreveport; her mother, Nellrine Sonnier of Eunice; and four grandchildren. ANDREPONT, Mabel LCAP 1/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mabel Andrepont, 57, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Sulphur. ANDREPONT, Mable F. LCAP 1/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mable Faye Andrepont, 51, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Egidio Vecchio will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Andrepont died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in Shreveport. A native of Eunice, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Andrepont; two sons, David Andrepont of DeRidder and Steven Andrepont of Sulphur; two daughters, Aleisha and Julie Andrepont, both of Sulphur; one brother, James Sonnier of Shreveport; her mother, Nellrine Sonnier of Eunice; and four grandchildren. ANDREWS, George W. LCAP 1/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for George W. "Pat" Andrews, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mr. Andrews died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. ARCENEAUX, Helen , Mrs. LCAP 1/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Helen Arceneaux, 83, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 3 a.m. Sunday in her residence. ARCENEAUX, Helen LCAP 1/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Helen Arceneaux, 83, of Welsh will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 26 from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mrs. Arceneaux died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, in her residence. A native of Scott, she was a resident of Welsh. She was a homemaker. She was a former member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Altar Society and the Neighborhood Rosary Group. Survivors include two sons, Raymond J. "R.J." and Donald Arceneaux, both of Welsh; two daughters, Mrs. R.J. (Mary) Martin of Houston and Annie Lou Arceneaux of Welsh; two brothers, Paul Falcon of Provo, Utah, and Clifford Falcon of Abbeville; two sisters, Rita Credeur of Mire and Belle Streeper of Corpus Christi, Texas; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. ARMSTEAD, Essex LCAP 1/8/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Essex Armstead, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Wallace Bellard Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under direction of Community Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in church. Mr. Armstead died at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a graduate of Walley College in Marshall, Texas, and of Grambling State University. He was an Army veteran. He was a retired public school teacher and a member of the Retired Teacher Association. He was a member of the Grambling Alumni Association and the A.K.A. Fraternity. Survivors include one son, Andre Armstead of Glenmora; one stepson, Ross Bryant of Los Angeles; two brothers, John Armstead of Oberlin and Lennon Armstead of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. BAGENTS, Helen A., Mrs. LCAP 1/18/1999 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for Mrs. Helen Athalie Bagents, 80, of Bastrop, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 18, in the Leesville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Bagents died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in the Bastrop hospital. BALL, Burley E. Jr. LCAP 1/14/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Burley E. Ball Jr., 59, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Moss Bluff. BALL, Burley E. Jr. LCAP 1/14/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Burley E. Ball Jr., 59, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Moss Bluff. BALL, Burley E. Jr. LCAP 1/15/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Burley E. Ball Jr., 59, of Moss Bluff will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in The Pentecostal Church in DeQuincy. The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Ball died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in Moss Bluff. He was a native of DeQuincy and a retired supervisor with the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He was an Army veteran who served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division, receiving the Senior Parachutist Badge. He was a scout master with the Boy Scouts and was past president and lieutenant governor of the Optimist Club of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Nora Ball of Moss Bluff; one stepdaughter, Angela May of Moss Bluff; two sons, Brian Ball and Sean Ball, both of Moss Bluff; two stepsons, Perry Gerbine of Sulphur and Archie Gerbine of Alverdo, Texas; two sisters, Verna Dunham and Vera Russell, both of DeQuincy; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a hospice, the family said. BARTON, Olive P. LCAP 1/5/1999 HOUSTON &emdash; Funeral services for Olive Mae Parson Barton, 83, will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, in Heights Funeral Home. The Revs. Guy Zachry and Charles Summerhill will officiate. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Weimar Masonic Cemetery in Weimar, Texas. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Barton died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 in a Houston hospital. As a youth, she was a member of the Brethren Church in Roanoke, then First Presbyterian Church in LaGrange, Texas, and the Third Presbyterian Church in Houston. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing in Houston. After 13 years of private duty nursing in Houston she became Director of Nurses at Lee County Memorial Hospital in Giddings, Texas, for 23 years. Survivors include one daughter, Sara Ann Barton of Round Top, Texas; and four sisters, Mildred Jones, Charlotte Taylor, Helen Parker and Betty Dietrich. Memorials may be made to Associated Nursing Alumni Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 300915, Houston, TX 77230, the family said. Baxley, Perry L. LCAP 1/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Perry Leo Baxley, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry LeFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Baxley died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in Sulphur. He was raised in Plaquemine and had lived in Sulphur since 1973. He was an Army sergeant stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired from Phillips Petroleum Co. (General American Oil) as a foreman in 1986 after 27 years of service. He was a member of Victory Worship Center. Survivors include his wife, Ruby "Diamond" Baxley of Sulphur; one son, Stephen Leo Baxley of Sulphur; one daughter, Debra Louise Baxley of Sulphur; one brother, Hugh F. Baxley of Plaquemine; and one sister, Joyce L. Heberty of Plaquemine. BAXLEY, Perry L. LCAP 1/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Perry Leo Baxley, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 23, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry LeFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.. Mr. Baxley died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in Sulphur. Raised in Plaquemine, he lived in Sulphur since 1973. He was an Army sergeant stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired from Phillips Petroleum Company (General American Oil) as a foreman in 1986 after 27 years of service. He was a member of Victory Worship Center. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Diamond Baxley; one son, Stephen Leo Baxley of Sulphur; one daughter, Debra Louise Baxley of Sulphur; one brother, Hugh F. Baxley of Plaquemine; and one sister, Joyce L. Hebert of Plaquemine. BEARB, Aurelien, Mrs. LCAP 1/13/1999 LAWTELL -- Funeral services for Mrs. Aurelien "Bill" (Hilda Richard) Bearb, 70, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 13, from St. Bridget Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bellevue Memorial Cemetery in Opelousas under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point. Mrs. Bearb died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. BEARD, Roberta L. LCAP 1/8/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Roberta L. "Bobbie" Beard, 62, of Bell City, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Beard died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in her residence. A native of Horicon, Wis., she lived in the Lake Area for the past 40 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, W.C. "Willie" Beard of Holmwood; one son, W.C. Beard II of Grand Lake; four daughters, Jody Lynn Hebert of Creole, Caren Anne Ewing of Grand Lake, Bobbi Jo Nunez of Grand Chenier and Betti Jo Beard of Sweetlake; one brother, Donald Bremer of Joplin, Mo.; one sister, Phyllis Keefer of Goleta, Calif.; her mother, Edna Smits of Grand Lake; and 12 grandchildren. BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Lillian Marie (Seay) Becnel, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8:30 a.m. in the church hall. Mrs. Becnel died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Scott, she lived most of her life in Hackberry. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, Arthur Seay, Alex Seay, Oran Seay, Charles Seay and Pat Seay, all of Hackberry; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Stuard of Houma and Mrs. Doug (Isabel) Gray of Hackberry; one stepdaughter, Renee Marie Cantrell of Moss Bluff; one brother, Clyde Guidry of Hackberry; one sister, Mrs. Lorraine Cormier of Kaplan; 27 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. BERGEAUX, Wilfred F. LCAP 1/9/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Wilfred F. "Frenchie" Bergeaux, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, from Our Lady of LaSallette Catholic Church. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in McFatter Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mr. Bergeaux died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in DeQuincy. A native of Elton, he was a resident of DeQuincy since 1948. He was a World War II Merchant Marine and served in the Coast Guard veteran. He was owner and operator of Frenchie's Welding in DeQuincy, and was welder supervisor for Brown and Root. He was a member of VFW 3802 and the Toledo Village Catholic Mission. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Bergeaux; two daughters, Barbara Brown and Carolyn Clark, both of DeQuincy; two brothers, Denfred Bergeaux and Charles Veldekens, both of Houston; one sister, Rena Ackerman of Nederland, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. BERNARD, Daniel L. LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral services for Daniel L. "Danny" Bernard, 31, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 11 in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Bernard died at 10:33 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. He worked as a draftsman for Epcon Engineers Inc. for several years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include his wife, Connie R. Bernard of Moss Bluff; one son, Cullen B. Bernard of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Fallon B. Bernard of Moss Bluff; and his maternal grandmother, Annie Roy Myers of Lafayette. BERNARD, Daniel L. LCAP 1/10/1999 Funeral arrangements foe Daniel L. "Danny" Bernard, 31, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. BERTRAND, Vida G., Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Vida Garbarino Bertrand, 96, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet and John Eaves will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Bertrand died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, at a Welsh care facility. A native of Elton, she was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. She was a Catechism teacher and organist at the church and a recipient of the Companion of Honors Medals from the Diocese of Lake Charles in 1988. She was a teacher and taught in Acadia and Jeff Davis parish schools beginning in 1920. She was the last teacher to teach in the old Liberty Cemetery Church from 1921-1922. She was trustee and treasuer of Liberty Cemetery for a number of years. Survivors include one son, Dr. John D. Bertrand of Elton; two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Smith and Mrs. Barbara Jacobs Deshotel, both of Elton; one brother, Norris Garbarino of Lafayette; one sister, Nora Cart of Iota; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. BERTRAND, Sylvia J. LCAP 1/21/1999 MERMENTAU -- Funeral services for Sylvia Jean Bertrand, 57, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Jan. 21 from St. John the Evangelist. Burial will be in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Mrs. Bertrand died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. BETTIS, James R. LCAP 1/7/1999 Funeral services for James Robert "Jimmy" Bettis, 52, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Bettis died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in a Chalmette hospital. A native of Winnie, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1966. Survivors include one brother, Walter F. Bettis of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Sharon B. Miller of Moss Bluff and Cathy Broussard of Lake Charles; and his mother, Doris Walker Bettis of Lake Charles. BETTIS, James LCAP 1/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for James Bettis, 52, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Chalmette hospital. BOWERS, Curtis E.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 ROANOKE -- Funeral services for Curtis E. Bowers, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Roanoke United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Bowers died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. BRADLEY, Bertha G. LCAP 1/12/1999 Funeral services for Bertha Gertrude Bradley, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Eddie Simmons and Ernest Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday. She died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Ernest J. Bradley Jr. of Lake Charles; and one sister, Mrs. Olive Ford of Hesperia, Calif. BREWER, Grace W. LCAP 1/24/1999 SIMPSON -- Memorial services for Grace Wanda Brewer, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, at Welcome Cemetery Pavilion under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Ms. Brewer died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, in her residence. BROCK, Edward L. Jr. LCAP 1/3/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Edward Lee Brock Jr., 64, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in First Baptist Church. Drs. James Sample and John Bosman will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, and from noon Monday in the church. Mr. Brock died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Lexington, Miss., he lived in Sulphur for 44 years before moving to Lake Charles five years ago. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University where he majored in music. He was a machinist and assisted his father at Brock's Machine Shop in Sulphur for a number of years. He retired as a machinist from the Haynie-Zapata Corporation. He was an active member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God where he served as a Cell Group Minister, a member of the Church Choir and the Young at Heart. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Betty Louise Graham Brock; four sons, Mark Brock of Sulphur, Randy Brock of Orange, Texas, Donald Brock of Lake Charles and Anthony Brock of Vinton; one stepson, Dennis LaCaze of Shreveport; two stepdaughters, Brenda Froisy of St. Amant and Michelle Heffer of Lake Charles; one sister, Patricia Brock Owens of Sulphur; his mother, Nellie Brock of Sulphur; and 13 grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Evelyn H.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Evelyn H. Broussard, 77, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. BROUSSARD, Calvin O. LCAP 1/16/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Calvin O. Broussard, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery. Mr. Broussard died at 1:25 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. BROUSSARD, Walter L LCAP 1/19/1999. RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Walter L. Broussard, 70, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 19, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in St. John The Evangelist Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation will be from 8 a.m., with a rosary at 9:15 a.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Broussard died at 4:38 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Jennings-Hathaway area. He was a graduate of Hathaway High School. He was employed by Port City Construction Company for 30 years and retired as maintenance supervisor for the Jeff Davis Parish School System. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rena Bellon Broussard; one son, Randel Keith "Randy"' Broussard of Hathaway; two sisters, Mrs. Wilfred (Hilda) Broussard of Lake Charles and Mrs. Louis (Margaret) Dronet of Sulphur; one brother, Hillard Broussard of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Evelyn H. LCAP 1/18/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Evelyn H. Broussard, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Anthony Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Broussard died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. BROUSSARD, Walter L. LCAP 1/18/1999 HATHAWAY -- Funeral arrangements for Walter Lee Broussard, 70, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. He died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. BROWN, Narcisse LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral services for Narcisse "Baba" Brown, 72, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mr. Brown died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he was an usher and president of Bus Ministries. He was a member of Local 207. Survivors include one son, Charles J. Brown Sr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Delores Simon of Lake Charles; five brothers, Ernest and Jimmy Brown, both of Lake Charles, Albert Brown of Lake Charles, Lewis Brown of Patterson, and Merrick Brown of Beaumont, Texas; five sisters, Lou OBey of Alexandria, Dorothy Green and Annie Mae Rideau of Beaumont, Thelma West of Houston and Wilda Henry of Patterson; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BROWN, Olney E. LCAP 1/6/1999 HOPEWELL COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Olney E. Brown, 81, of DeRidder will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Brown died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. BROWN, Narcisse LCAP 1/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Narcisse Brown, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. BROWN, Narcisse LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral services for Narcisse "Baba" Brown, 72, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mr. Brown died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he was an usher and president of Bus Ministries. He was a member of Local 207. Survivors include one son, Charles J. Brown Sr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Delores Simon of Lake Charles; five brothers, Ernest and Jimmy Brown, both of Lake Charles, Albert Brown of Lake Charles, Lewis Brown of Patterson, and Merrick Brown of Beaumont, Texas; five sisters, Lou OBey of Alexandria, Dorothy Green and Annie Mae Rideau of Beaumont, Thelma West of Houston and Wilda Henry of Patterson; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BROWN, Jerome Jr. LCAP 1/9/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jerome Brown Jr., 72, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in New Willow Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Brown died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in Leesville. BUCK, H.E. "Eddie" LCAP 1/10/1999 Visitation for H.E. "Eddie" Buck, 72, will be from 4-7 p.m. today in Johnson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Buck died at 10:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was retired from DSI as a traffic controller after 10 years of service. Survivors include two brothers, Richard A. Buck of Lake Charles and Jerry Buck of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; and one sister, Patsy Kuehle of Eastsound, Wash. BURLESON, Audette S. LCAP 1/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Audette Slocum Burleson, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. The Rev. Gene Vincent will officiate. Burial will be in Burleson-Duhon Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Burleson died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of New Orleans, she lived in Monroe and Lake Charles before moving to Sulphur more than 55 years ago. She assisted her husband in operating Garner's Variety Store. She also owned and operated a play school. She was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Rod (Stephanie) Orgeron and Mrs. Dwight (Jody) McFarlain, both of Sulphur; one brother, William "Buddy" Slocum of Lake Charles; six sisters, Juanita Castille and Wavelyn Beard, both of Lake Charles, Jeanene Smith of Moss Bluff, Pauline Johnson and Becky Von Hollen, both of Shreveport, and Linda Northern of Houston; and three grandchildren. CAMEL, Eldie LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Eldie Camel, 73, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. CAMEL, Lindsey , Mrs. LCAP 1/15/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lindsey (Eldie Istre) Camel, 73, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Garrett Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m, with a rosary at 10:15 a.m. Mrs. Camel died at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Morse, had lived in Lake Charles since 1942 and was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Eric Lynn Camel of Westlake; one brother, Carlton Istre of Lake Arthur; two sisters, Wilma Jean Guidry of Jennings and Lorida LaFosse of Lake Arthur; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CAMEL, Eldie LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Eldie Camel, 73, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. CANTU, Lucio LCAP 1/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lucio Cantu, 21, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Mr. Cantu died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in Sulphur. CARLIN, Euway LCAP 1/12/1999 BELL CITY -- Funeral services for Euway Carlin, 77, of Hayes will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, from St. John Marie Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. John Peorio will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Carlin died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Hayes. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and was a Calcasieu Parish school bus driver. He was a member of St. John Marie Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rella Carlin; one son, James Carlin of Hayes; three daughters, Bessie Jean Auzenne and Mary Ann Auzenne, both of Lake Charles, and Mary Lena Carlin of Port Arthur, Texas; two brothers, Louis and L.J. Carlin, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lucille Brown of LeBlanc and Annie Mae Dupont of Houston; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CARLIN, Euway LCAP 1/10/1999 Funeral arrangments for Euway Carlin, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. CARTWRIGHT, Floyd, Mrs. LCAP 1/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Floyd (Estella Charles) Cartwright, 75, 310 Gelpi Drive, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Cartwright died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in her residence. A native of Ville Platte, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was owner and operator of Estelle's House of Ceramics. She won 38 awards at ceramics shows, most notable being the Freddy Award. She was a ceramic teacher and was awarded the Pelican Award in the senior citizen division. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Jessie Gladney and Mrs. Mary Joseph, both of Lake Charles, Mrs. Annie William of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Willie D. Tucker of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Lee Ester Gallow and Mrs. Mable Joseph, both of Ville Platte; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. CARTWRIGHT,Floyd, Mrs. LCAP 1/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Floyd (Estella Charles) Cartwright, 75, of 310 Gelpi Drive will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 2:30 p.m. Monday in her residence. CASSELL, Bernice M. LCAP 1/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Bernice Meek Cassell, 84, of Rosepine were at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Steve Thomas and Paul Wilson officiated. Burial was in Rosepine Cemetery. Mrs. Cassell died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star No. 204 and of First Baptist Church in Rosepine. Survivors include two daughters, Fay Cassell Martin and Carol Cassell Chaney, both of Rosepine; two sons, Charles H. Cassell of Tifton, Ga., and Tommy L. Cassell of Lake Charles; one sister, Della Mae Meek Cassell of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. CASSELL, Bernice Meek BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Bernice Meek Cassell, 84, of Rosepine will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Steve Thomas and Paul Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Cassell died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star No. 204 and of First Baptist Church in Rosepine. Survivors include two daughters, Fay Cassell Martin and Carol Cassell Chaney, both of Rosepine; two sons, Charles H. Cassell of Tifton, Ga., and Tommy L. Cassell of Lake Charles; one sister, Della Mae Meek of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. CESAIRE, Odom LCAP 1/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Odom "T-Moreaux" Cesaire, 64, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. CESAIRE, Odom LCAP 1/15/1999 Funeral services for Odom "T-Moreaux" Cesaire, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Soileau under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. A native of Oberlin, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. A house mover for Daigle Inc. for many years, he had worked for the Downtowner Motor Inn (Players International) for six years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include four brothers, Archange Cesaire of Orange, Texas, Eugene Victorian of Raywood, Texas, Ron Cesaire of Lake Charles and Dan Cesaire of Shreveport, eight sisters, Velma Cesaire, Anna Belle Artis and Maria Cesaire, all of Lake Charles, Liz Lavergne of Cheeks, Texas, Verna Eaglin and Kathy Shillow, both of Houston, Mathilda Woodson of Nashville, Tenn., and Irene Fontenot of Lafayette; two stepbrothers, Otis and Richard Moreaux, both of Beaumont, Texas; three stepsisters, Cheryl Gradney of Cheeks Betty Moreaux of China, Texas, and Gail Moreaux of Beaumont, Texas; his stepmother, Lorna Moreaux of China, Texas; and his companion, Mildred G. Leday. CHAFIN, Robert M. LCAP 1/6/1999 Funeral services for Robert Murl Chafin, 90, will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Chafin died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in a Lafayette care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked as an electrician and was a 55-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electricians and Local 861. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Free Mason in Blue Lodge 364 of Vinton., a Scottish Rite Shriner and a member of the Habibi Temple. Survivors include two sons, Robert Jerrel Chafin of Lafayette and Dr. Richard J. Chafin of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. CHAFIN, Robert M. LCAP 1/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Robert M. Chafin, 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lafayette care center. CHENIER, Clara S. LCAP 1/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Clara Soileau Chenier, 64, of 1921 North Simmons St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 10:25 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. CHENIER, Clara S., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Bell Soileau Chenier, 64, of 1921 North Simmons will be at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. Friday with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Elton. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m today. Mrs. Chenier died at 10:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Fenton, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Virgie LeDoux of Lake Charles; and two brothers, Peter Soileau of Houston and George Soileau of Anchorage, Alaska. CLARK, Lloyd LCAP 1/18/1999 Funeral services for Lloyd Clark, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is 2 - 8 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Clark died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Ogden, Utah, he lived in Longville for 34 years. He was a chief metal smith for the Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 1. He was of the Mormon faith. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Clark of Norwich, Conn. and Derek Clark of Houston; two daughters, Dianne Fults of Longville and Demaree Ritacco of Norwich; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CLEMENT, Timmy D. LCAP 1/25/1999 EVANGELINE -- Funeral services for Timmy Dewey Clement, 43, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 25 from St. Joseph Church of Evangeline. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Clement died at 6:17 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. CLEMENT, Timmy LCAP 1/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Timmy Clement, 43, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 6:17 p.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. COLE, Leon LCAP 1/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Leon Cole, 78, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Friday in a New Orleans hospital. COLE, Leon Sr. LCAP 1/15/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Leon Alvin Cole Sr., 78, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Cole died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in New Orleans. He was a native of Bell, a retired railroad worker with Missouri Pacific Railroad and an Army veteran. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Julia Mary Avons of Attleborough, England, and Sherry Lynn Sims and Daisy Stinner, both of Harvey; two sons, LeRoy Henry Cole of Manila, Philippines, and the Rev. James Cole of DeQuincy; one brother, LeRoy Julius Cole of DeQuincy; one sister, Mary Cole Jenkins of Katy, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. CONNER, Mary L. Conner LCAP 1/16/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mary Lovina Conner, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 16, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. She died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in a Welsh care center. A lifetime resident of Welsh, she worked as a secretary. Survivors include one sister, Mary Louise O'Grady of Welsh. CONNER, Lovina LCAP 1/15/1999 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Lovina Conner, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Welsh care facility. COOLEY, Carl E. LCAP 1/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Carl Enis Cooley, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whataker Cemetery. Mr. Cooley died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. CORBELLO, Clarence T. LCAP 1/4/1999 LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Clarence T. Corbello, 86, of Houston will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. Visitation is 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Corbello died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in Baytown, Texas. A native of Woodlawn, he moved to Bell City and was a farmer until he moved to Houston 27 years ago. He served in the Army during WWII and was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He worked as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement from Brown and Root. Survivors include his wife, Eola Felice Corbello; three sons, Clarence Lee Corbello of Iowa, Billy Ray Corbello of Houston and Bill Barrett Corbello of Timpson, Texas; one daughter, Roxanne Marie Coleman of Houston; three brothers, Bert and Albert Corbello, both of Lake Charles and DeWitt Corbello of Iowa, La.; four sisters, Sylvia Guillory, Lillian Broussard and Ruth Witherwax, all of Woodlawn and Bettie Johnson of Bundicks; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. CRADER, Bobby LCAP 1/2/1999 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Bobby Crader, 53, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. He died Friday. CRADER, Bobby R. LCAP 1/3/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Bobby R. Crader, 53, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Crader died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of DeQuincy, he had lived most of his life in Welsh. He had worked as an oil-field driller for most of his life and was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dean Crader of Welsh; one daughter, Lissa Crader of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Willis Crader of Welsh; one sister, Carol Ann Winn of Duson; his father, Whitman Crader of Welsh; and one grandchild. CUMMINGS, Lawrence D. LCAP 1/23/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Lawrence David Cummings, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will be in Castor Cemetery. Mr. Cummings died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in the Fort Polk hospital. DAIGLE, Brother Gabriel LCAP 1/5/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Brother Gabriel "Armand" Daigle, FSC, 92, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 5 from De La Salle-Christian Brothers. Arrangements are under the direction of Martin and Castille Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m., with a rosary at 9 a.m. Brother Daigle died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in De La Salle. He entered the Junior Novitiate of the Christian Brothers in 1921 in Las Vegas, N.M., and received the religious habit of the Brothers on Aug. 14, 1922. He made final profession of vows on July 21, 1931. During his educational career, he taught in 11 Christian Brothers Schools of the New Orleans-Santa Fe Province. He studied in Lembecq-lez-Hals, Belgium and the University of Lille in France. From 1952-1966, he was Director of Novices for the New Orleans-Santa Fie Province of the Christian Brothers. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Florence Boudreaux, Mrs. Lydia Schoefler, Martin Monies, all of Lafayette, and Mrs. Ann Sowar of Baton Rouge. DARTEZ, Rena M., Mrs. LCAP 1/12/1999 MANY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rena Mae Dartez, 68, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in Warren Meadows Funeral Home. The Revs. Louis Estilestine, Winston Lowe and Ottis Branam will officiate. Interment will be in Fender Cemetery. Visitation began Monday evening. Mrs. Dartez died in Natchitoches. Survivors include her husband, Clanas "Jay" Dartez of Negreet; one brother, Elbert Tarpley of Robeline; and three sisters, Vaughnita Peters of Robeline, Connie Scott of Marthaville and Donnie Wilson of Selma, Calif. DASSINGER, Jessie J. LCAP 1/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Jessie James Dassinger, 65, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Sulphur. DASSINGER, Jessie J. LCAP 1/14/1999 DASSINGER, Jessie J. LCAP 1/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Jessie James Dassinger, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Dassinger died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in Sulphur. DAVIS, Homer L. LCAP 1/21/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Homer Lawrence "Cadillac Buster" Davis, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Longleaf under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. DOMINGUE, Annie Mae LCAP 1/21/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Annie Mae Domingue, 41, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Hecker. Mrs. Domingue died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Jennings. DAVIS, Homer L. LCAP 1/18/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Homer Lawrence "Cadillac Buster" Davis, 76, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Oakdale hospital. DELANEY, Roger LCAP 1/2/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Roger Delaney, 35, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Delaney died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in Oakdale. DENNIS, Robert E. LCAP 1/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Robert E. ''Bob'' Dennis, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Lindesy Burns and Arthur Rockett will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas, under the direction of Corley Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today in Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Dennis died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of New Canton, Ill., he had lived in Jennings for the past 70 years. He served in the Army Air Corps' 406th Bomb Squadron, 492nd Bomb Group during World War II. He worked for Superior Oil Company as a communications technician for 35 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Undine Harris Dennis; one daughter, Frances Ann Dennis Poe of West Monroe; one sister, Anita Gill of Georgetown, Texas; one brother, Creighton Dennis of Rolling Hills, Calif.; and one grandson. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe or First Baptist Church in Jennings, the family said. DESHOTEL, Adam , Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1999 HAYES -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Adam (Carrie) Deshotel, 78, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. DESHOTEL, Carrie LCAP 1/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Carrie Deshotel, 78, of Hayes will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 11 in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery. Mrs. Deshotel died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in Hayes. DIXON, Verna M. LCAP 1/19/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Verna Mae Dixon, 58, of Moss Bluff will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 19, in Delhomme Funeral Home. Robert Hodges will officiate. Interment will be in Lafayette Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. She died at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lafayette, she had been a resident of Moss Bluff since 1960. She attended USL. She retired as an engineering clerk for BellSouth in Lake Charles in 1994 after 30 years of employment. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include two sisters, Patricia D. Hodges of Ragley and Geraldine A. Dixon of Moss Bluff. DONALD, Jane S. LCAP 1/20/1999 Funeral services for Jane Schindler Donald, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Donald died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived here for more than 50 years. She was a graduate of Vinton High School and of Southwestern Louisiana Institute. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, La Rue Donald of Lake Charles; one son, Dr. Dennis E. Donald of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Cris (Mary) Morgan of Lafayette; one sister, Nancy Sentell of Shreveport; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the family said. DORGANT, Viola LCAP 1/24/1999 Funeral services for Viola "Vi" Gaudet Dorgant, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral. A rosary was recited Saturday by the Catholic Daughters of America, and a Scripture service also was held. DOUCETT, Thomas G.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Thomas Gerald Doucett, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Doucett died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was an electrician for the Port of Lake Charles and a member of the Nazarene faith. Survivors include one daughter, Annette Breaux of Lake Charles; one brother, Clyde Doucett; two sisters, Agnes Doucett, both of Moss Bluff, and Esther Sweezey of Virginia; and one grandchild. DOUGHERTY, Robert LCAP 1/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Dougherty, 57, of Roanoke will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 25, in Jennings United Methodist Church. The Revs. Dick Scott-Welch and Jimmie Pyles will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Dougherty died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Ponca City, Okla., he was a 22-year resident of Roanoke, moving there from Vinton. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School, class of 1959. He was an Army officer for the Medical Services Corps. In 1964, he received his B.S. degree in zoology, M.Ed. in biology in 1973, M.Ed. in counseling and guidance in 1975 and Ed.S. in administration and supervision in 1982, all from McNeese. He completed his residency requirements at LSU for a Ph.D. in vocational education. He was a scouter for 24 years, receiving the Silver Beaver award, District Award of Merit, Wood Badge and Scouter's Key. He was student personnel services officer for Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Davis campus for eight years. He retired as assistant principal of Welsh/Roanoke Junior High School. He was a member of the Rotary Club, James O. Hall Jennings American Legion Post 19 and Square Shooters Dance Club. He was a member of the Jennings United Methodist Church, the Men's Bible class and past president of the United Methodist Men's Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Miriam Moore Dougherty; one son, Perry Dougherty of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mrs. Alan (Karen) McBride of Camden, Ala.; one brother, Darrell Dougherty of Orange, Texas; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Davis of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. DOUGHERTY, Robert LCAP 1/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Robert "Bob" Dougherty, 57, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. DRAIN, Joe, Sr. LCAP 1/1/1999 LEESVILLE, Funeral services for Joe Drain Sr., 74, will be at noon Saturday, Jan 2, in Greater Bethel AME Church in Leesville. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Drain died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, in Lake Charles. DUGAS, Edna A., Mrs. LCAP 1/13/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Ardoin Dugas, 94, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mrs. Dugas died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lacassine. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a member of the St. John Catholic Daughters for over 50 years. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. DUHON infant LCAP 1/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Graveside services for Cody Ray James Duhon, infant son of Fabian and Barbara Duhon, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 19, in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The infant died at 7:23 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. DUHON, Nedia M., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Nedia Meaux Duhon, 97, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Cossinade Cemetery in Kaplan under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Duhon died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in a Gueydan care center. A native of Morse, she was residing in Gueydan and was a former resident of Lake Arthur. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, Rodney Meaux of Gueydan and Ivy and Edward Meaux, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Henry LeBlanc of Houma and Doris LeBlanc of Winnie, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Ezor Duhon of Jennings; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren. DUHON, Azema T., Mrs. LCAP 1/19/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Azema Trahan Duhon, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mrs. Duhon died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in Iowa, La. DUMAINE, James , Mrs. LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. James (Shirley) DuMaine, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 - 9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. DuMaine died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of New Orleans, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a retired teacher with the Calcasieu Parish School Board and a member of AKA Sorority. She was a member of Calcasieu Association of Educators and National Association of Educators. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, James Anthony DuMaine of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. DUMAINE, Shirley S. LCAP 1/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Shirley S. Dumaine, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. DUNCAN, Benny F. LCAP 1/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Benny F. Duncan, 45, of 220 North First Avenue will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Lake Arthur hospital. DUNCAN, Benny F. LCAP 1/22/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Benny F. Duncan, 45, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Antioch Baptist Church. The Rev. Milton Alfred will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Arthur Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. today in the funeral home and 6-10 p.m. in the church. Mr. Duncan died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in the Lake Arthur hospital. He was a native of Lake Arthur, a Marine Corps veteran and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jocelyn Frank Duncan of Lake Charles; three daughters, Luwanna Duncan, Brittany Duncan and Whitney Duncan, all of Lake Charles; six sons, Cyrus Duncan of Lake Arthur, Tony Colter of Vallejo, Calif., Torri Achane of Jennings and Youhance Duncan, Byron Duncan and Wiltzs Duncan, all of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Dominique Jones of Lake Charles; one stepson, Billy Frank of Wichita, Kan.; seven brothers, Hillard Hebert of Manchester, Tenn., Jacky Ray Duncan and William Turner, both of Lake Charles, Michael Wayne Geary of Houston, Jeffrey Duncan of Winterhaven, Fla., Walter Turner of Atlanta, Ga. and Kerry Turner of Lake Arthur; 10 sisters, Ursa Duncan of Lake Charles, Monica Wilridge and Sharon Wilridge, both of Atlanta, Ga., Brenda Harris of Houston, Penny Moses of Jennings, and Dyna Duncan, Wilma McZeal, Vita Turner, Darlene Turner and Joy Turner, all of Lake Arthur; his father, W.J. Turner of Lake Arthur; and eight grandchildren. DUPLECHIN, Harold J. LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Harold J. Duplechin, 59, of Lake Charles will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5 p.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. DUPLECHIN, Larry A. LCAP 1/25/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Larry Autry Duplechin, 35, of Ragley will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 25 in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Private burial will be in Duplechin Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. today. Mr. Duplechin died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a Houston hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Ragley. He was employed by Wilson Duplechin Paint and Body in Ragley. He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Ragley. Survivors include one brother, Gerald Duplechin of Ragley; three sisters, Terri Bourque of Ragley, Ginger Pierce of DeQuincy and Barbara Ardoin of Edgerly; and his parents, Wilson and Juddie Duplechin of Ragley. DUPLECHIN, Harold J. LCAP 1/12/1999 Funeral services for Harold J. Duplechin, 59, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Duplechin died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He served in the National Guard for eight years. He was a butcher and had worked at Abe's Grocery on Kirkman Street for 41 years. He worked for the City Marshal's Office for two years and at the time of his death, he worked at Robideaux's Meats. Survivors include his wife, Anita Hebert Duplichan; one daughter, Anna Crookshank of Lake Charles; four brothers, James Duplechin of Sulphur, Rauley Duplechin of Spring, Texas, Wilbert Duplechin of LeBleu Settlement and Mike Duplechin of Lake Charles; two sisters, Eloise Duplechin of Port Arthur, Texas and Grace Fontenot of Bundick Lake; and one grandchild. DUPLECHIN, Larry A. LCAP 1/24/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Larry Autry Duplechin, 35, of Ragley will be announced by Snyder Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Houston. DUPRE, Lucy C., Mrs.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Conner Dupre, 99, will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Dupre died at 7:36 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. DUPUIS, Nola B. LCAP 1/13/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Nola B. Dupuis, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.. Mrs. DuPuis died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in the Crowley hospital. DYER, Mach Jr. LCAP 1/19/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mach Dyer Jr., 66, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 19, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Dyer died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. EAST, Ernest John BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ernest John East, 62, will be at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home on Napoleon Street. The Revs. Francis Fitzsimmons and Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. A rosary was recited on Friday. Mr. East died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in Carlyss. A lifelong resident of Carlyss, he was a member of the American Legion in Westlake and Plumbers and Steamfitters' Local 106. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Gloriana "Sally" East; five sons, Ernest James East of North Carolina, Eddie East of Lake Charles, Earl Jay East of Carlyss, Joe East of Terrell, Texas, and Jason East of Sulphur; and nine grandchildren. EAST, Ernest J. LCAP 1/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ernest John East, 62, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home on Napoleon Street. The Revs. Francis Fitzsimmons and Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. East died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Carlyss, he was a member of the American Legion in Westlake and St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Gloriana "Sally" East; five sons, Ernest James East of North Carolina, Eddie East of Lake Charles, Earl Jay East of Carlyss, Joe East of Terrell, Texas and Jason East of Sulphur; and seven grandchildren. EHLERS, Marguerite LCAP 1/19/1999 Graveside services for Marguerite Ehlers, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, and 8-10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Ehlers died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Moss Point, Miss., she lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. She was a graduate of Moss Point High School, and she attended Southeastern Louisiana University. During World War II, she worked in the shipyards along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After moving to Lake Charles, she worked in several retail stores including Muller's. She worked at St. Patrick Hospital for 22 years starting as a buyer, and she was an administrative assistant at retirement. She was a member of the American Business Women's Association and in 1962 was selected as the Business Woman of the Year. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Charles and Robert Ehlers, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Sarah Ehlers of Lake Charles and Susan Duhon of Katy, Texas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund or to the American Cancer Society, the family said. EPOLITE, Paulman LCAP 1/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Paulman Epolite, 86, of 1637 Jackson St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. EPOLITE, Paulman LCAP 1/20/1999 Funeral services for Paulman Epolite, 87, of 1637 Jackson St. will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert C. Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday at the church. Mr. Epolite died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of St. Martinville, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church where he was president of the Usher Board and a deacon. He retired from the City of Lake Charles after 18 years of service. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ethel McCullough of Lake Charles; five brothers, Israel Hypolite of Lake Charles, James, Henry and Clarence Hypolite, all of St. Martinville, and Willie Hypolite of Independence; five sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Monday of Lafayette and Mrs. Ida Francis, Mrs. Rosa Mae Narcisse, Mrs. Julia Mason and Mrs. Malarene Hypolite, all of St. Martinville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. EPOLITE, Paulman LCAP 1/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Paulman Epolite, 86, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. FELLOWS, Frank S. Jr. LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral services for Frank S. Fellows Jr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Fellows died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Portland, Ore., he had lived in Sulphur most of his life before moving to Lake Charles six years ago. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a machinist at Citgo for 30 years and a member of the International Association for Machinists, District 161. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 8107 in Sulphur and an active member of the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include one brother, Charles L. Fellows, M.D. of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Elaine Crookshank of Lake Charles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or the charity of choice, the family said. FENNELL, Norma LCAP 1/15/1999 LEESVILLE -- Memorial services for Norma Dean Cooksey Fennell, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Fennell died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in Leesville. FINCH,Ruth H., Mrs. LCAP 1/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Harvey Finch, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in China Cemetery near Elton. She died at 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in a Nederland, Texas, care center. FINCHER, Maggie , Mrs. LCAP 1/18/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Fincher, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 18, in Bethany Baptist Church. Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Fincher died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. FLETCHER, Lewis O. LCAP 1/22/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lewis O. "Red" Fletcher, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Elders Truman Keel, Perry Miers and Woodrow Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Fletcher died at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. A lifelong resident of Beauregard Parish, he was a graduate of DeRidder High School and co-founder of South Beauregard Water System, of which he was a board member. He was owner and operator of Longville Lake Park and Recreation Center, yard foreman and inspector for Longbell Lumber Co. and former owner of The Banana House and Fletcher's Feed Store. He was a member of Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church in Rosepine. Survivors include his wife, Louise H. Fletcher of Longville; two daughters, Geraldine Fletcher Smith of Duncanville, Texas and Mary Fletcher Blankenbaker of DeRidder; one sister, Ethel Hinson of DeRidder; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. FOOTE, Lydia B. LCAP 1/24/1999 DERIDDER -- Graveside services for Lydia Bertha Foote, 90, of Athens, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Foster and Brown Funeral Home of Athens. The Rev. Don Phelps will officiate. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Foote died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in her residence. A native of Falls City, Neb., she was reared in DeRidder and lived most of her life in Lake Charles before moving to Athens. Survivors include two sons, James Foote of Birmingham, Ala., and Carl Foote of Indianapolis, Ind.; one daughter, Susan Simpson of Athens; one brother, Henry Weick of Henderson; two sisters, Helen Stineff of Lake Charles and Margaret Cavaleri of Detroit, Mich.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. FOUNTAIN, Alice Faye LCAP 1/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Alice Faye Fountain, 47, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Sanner will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Fountain died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in Hackberry. She was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Hackberry. Survivors include two brothers, Curtis Fountain of Hackberry and Gary Fountain of Clarion, Pa.; one sister, Mary Carter of Dayton, Texas; her mother, Virgie O'Neal of Hackberry; and her stepfather, Donald O'Neal of Hackberry. FUSELIER, Gertrude M. LCAP 1/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gertrude Marie Fuselier, 50, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. FUSELIER, Gertrude M. LCAP 1/26/1999 IOWA -- Funeral services for Gertrude Marie Fuselier, 50, of Westlake will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 in First Baptist Church of Iowa. The Rev. Dee Spears will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery north of Iowa under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Miss Fuselier died at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Westlake most of her life. She was a graduate of Westlake High School. Survivors include one brother, Russell Fuselier Jr. of Vinton; four sisters, Barbara Hilliard of Stephenville, Texas, Louise Butler of Madison, New York and Patricia Guillory and Vera Clostio, both of Lake Charles; one stepsister, Shirley Lelik of Nevada; and her mother, Anne Mae Fuselier of Dublin, Texas. GALLOW, Junius LCAP 1/3/1999 Funeral arrangments for Junius Gallow, 64, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. GALLOW, Oneita , Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Oneita Gallow, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Gallow died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of St. Landry Parish, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Rosary Society. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Gallow; two sons, Harvey and Peter Chavis of California; two brother, R.L. and Sidney Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Ivy Dargin, Verda Mae LaFleur, Francis Smith and Evelyn Deville, all of Lake Charles, and Loney Richard of Atlanta, Ga.; and eight grandchildren. GALLOW, Junius LCAP 1/8/1999 Funeral services for Junius Gallow, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Cotlong will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8-11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Gallow died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life and was a member of Merrick Chapel CME Church. Survivors include four stepsons, Aaron, Michael, Archery and Larry Stevens, all of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Guillory and Theresa Green, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Bud Gallow of Lake Charles and Joseph Gallow of Houston; 24 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. GARDINER, Madeline R., Mrs. LCAP 1/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Madeline Rosette Gardiner, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Mrs. Gardiner died at 12:25 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in her residence. GARDINER, Madeline, Mrs. LCAP 1/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Madeline Gardiner, 86, will be announced by Fondel Funeral Home. She died at 12:25 p.m. Sunday in her residence. GARRICK, Mitchell LCAP 1/10/1999 CHURCH POINT -- Funeral services for Mitchell Garrick, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, from Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8-11 a.m. in the church. Mr. Garrick died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in a Church Point care center. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Jones and Brenda Garrick, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Sylvester Garrick of Opelousas, Roland Garrick of Lake Charles and Anthony Garrick of Lafayette; two sisters, Lorena Sonnier of Lawtell and Eva Garrick of Church Point; and three grandchildren. GARRIET, Joseph F.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Felton Garriet, 55, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. GARRIET, Joseph F. LCAP 1/22/1999 Funeral services for Joseph Floyd Garriet, 55, of 3550 East Roosevelt St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the diretion of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Garriet died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Bellview, he had lived in lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was a custodian. He was a former employee of St. Patrick Hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Garriet, Agna Renee Bellard and Michelle Garriet, all of Lake Charles; two sons, Percy and Andres Styles, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Joseph Garriet of Houston and Frank J. Garriet of Lake Charles; two sisters, Georgia Lee Lewis and Margaret Rubit, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Richard Garriet of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. GEARIN, Thomas C. LCAP 1/8/1999 ORETTA -- Funeral services for Thomas Carson "Tommy" Gearin, 57, of Singer will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in Oretta Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Oretta Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Gearin died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. GEHEB, Marie F. LCAP 1/7/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Marie Faul Geheb, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph A. Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Geheb died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a native of Grand Coteau and a resident of Westlake. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Ladies Altar Society, a recipient of the Bishop's Service Award and had taught CCD. Survivors include three sons, Donald Geheb of Sulphur and Gerald Geheb and Alvin Geheb, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Don (Carolyn) Campbell of Westlake; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. GIBBS, Jesse, Mrs. LCAP 1/15/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Jesse (Patricia Ann) Gibbs, 63, of Deweyville, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Gibbs died on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Orange, Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles for 32 years before moving to Deweyville 10 years ago. She was a graduate of Deweyville High School. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Ronnie Gibbs of Lake Charles and Robert Gibbs of Gillis; one daughter, Venetta Gibbs Burch of Deweyville; one brother, Ralph Ocraman of Deweyville; and seven grandchildren. GIBBS, Pat LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Pat Gibbs, 64, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Houston hospital. GIBBS, Pat LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Pat Gibbs, 64, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Houston hospital. GIBSON, Johnnie D. LCAP 1/25/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Johnnie Del Gibson, 41, of Longville will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barrentine Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Gibson died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, as a result of an automobile accident. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Longville three years. She had attended DeRidder High School and was a graduate of East Beauregard High School. She was employed as an operator for Entergy Corporation. She was a member of Local 953 Carpenter Union and Electrical Union in Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Bob" Gibson; one son, Alton Joseph Willis of Longville; one daughter, Bridgette Latrice Willis of Gillis; two stepsons, Thomas I. and James Robert Gibson, both of Longville; one stepdaughter, Brandi L. Gibson of Sulphur; one sister, Cheryl Ann Duraso of Sulphur; parents, C.J. "Slim" and Mary Williams of DeRidder; and six grandchildren. GILL, Mary C. LCAP 1/25/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mary Cole "Aline" Gill, 78, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lyles Cemetery on Topsy Bel Road. Mrs. Gill died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, in a DeRidder care center. GILL, Eldridge LCAP 1/6/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Eldridge Gill, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. Gill died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. GILSTRAP, Demps, Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Demps (Allene) Gilstrap, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home]. The Rev. Bobby Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Gilstrap died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Sand Springs, Okla., she was a resident of Maplewood for 50 years. She was a member of the Louisiana Alliance for the Blind Lake Charles Chapter and Maplewood First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Carla Pottorff and Linda Oliver, both of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. GILSTRAP, Demps , Mrs. LCAP 1/2/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Demps (Allene) Gilstrap, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Gilstrap died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Sand Springs, Okla., she was a resident of Maplewood for 50 years. She was a member of the Louisiana Alliance for the Blind Lake Charles Chapter and Maplewood First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Carla Pottorff and Linda Oliver, both of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. GIMNICK, Margaret J.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 GILLIS -- Funeral services for Margaret JoAnn Gimnick, 54, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Andy Buckley and Byron Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Hagar Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Gimnick died at 5:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Oakdale, she had lived most of her life in Ragley. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Gillis and of Star of Magnolia Chapter of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, J.M. Gimnick; one son, John Gimnick Jr. of Sulphur; two daughters, Jean Broussard of Dallas, Texas, and Janice Reeves of Ragley; one brother, Phillip Parham Sr. of Frierson; her mother, Evelyn Parham of Ragley; and four grandchildren. GIMNICK, Margaret J. LCAP 1/16/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Margaret JoAnn Gimnick, 54, of Ragley will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. GIROUARD, Clifton LCAP 1/8/1999 Funeral services for Clifton Girouard, 41, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in the Miracle Deliverance House of Prayer. The Rev. Agnes Ceasar will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Girouard died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he had lived in Vinton for 28 years. He was a member of Miracle Deliverance House of Prayer. Survivors include his wife, Denise Girouard of Vinton; one daughter, Casey Edmond of Carencro; three stepdaughters, Shemeka George of Orange, Texas, and Terrisa and Brittany George, both of Vinton; six brothers, Lewis, Robert, Peter, Ronald, Curley and Leroy Girouard Sr., all of Lafayette; and three sisters, Rita, Joyce and Florence Girouard, all of Lafayette. GOSS, Orville D. LCAP 1/19/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Orville David Goss, 71, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 19 in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Goss died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He was a retired construction superintendent for Chemical Waste Management. He was past president of Associated General Contractors. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Moss Bluff. He was past potentate and a charter member of Habibi Shrine Temple and a member of Calcasieu Masonic Lodge 400. He was a 32nd degree Mason with York and Scottish Rite and was past president of the South Central Shrine Association. Survivors include his wife, Sally Goss; two sons, Russell and Dana Goss, both of Westlake; two stepsons, Lee and Ross Tuttle, both of Westlake; one brother, Lester Goss of Westlake; and six grandchildren. GREER, William C. LCAP 1/10/1999 DEQUINCY -- Graveside services for William C. Greer, 80, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy. Mr. Greer died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in DeQuincy. GREER, William C. LCAP 1/8/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral ar-rangements for William C. Greer, 80, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the DeQuincy hospital. GREMILLION, Barham J. LCAP 1/5/1999 Funeral services for Barham Joseph ''B.J.'' Gremillion, 71, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8-10:15 a.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Mr. Gremillion died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Plaucheville, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1950. He co-owned and operated Greenwich Terrace Barber Shop for many years. He was a barber for more than 40 years. He was employed with the Louisiana State Department of Transpor-tation. He was an Army veteran of World WarII. He was a member of the VFW Post 2130. and of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Wayne and Garry Gremillion, both of Lake Charles, and Greg Gremillion of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Mrs. JoAnn Cradeur of Lake Charles; four brothers, Merlin Gremillion Sr. of Lake Charles, Lashley and Paul Wilbur Gremillion, both of New Orleans, and Ray Gremillion of Plaucheville; three sisters, Inez Dye of Hessmer and Blanche Beatman and Beverly Coriles, both of New Orleans; and seven grandchildren. GRIFFIS, Scott, Mrs. LCAP 1/4/1999 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Scott (Thelma Revelle) Griffis, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 in Griffin-Leggett Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Elliff will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday in Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Mrs. Griffis died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, in Rutland, Vermont. A native of Little Rock, she lived in Lake Charles for 45 years before moving to Vermont in 1998. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Arkansas Democrat before moving to Lake Charles. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was a member of Ladies of Sahara with the Habibi Shrine Temple and had been a member of the Swinging Rebels Square Dance Club. Survivors include her husband; and one daughter, Maureen Dwyer of Wells, Vermont. GUILLORY, Edward P. Sr.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 Funeral services for Edward Peter Guillory Sr., 69, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Mr. Guillory died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Mallet and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He retired from Firestone after 35 years of service, was a member of the Holy Name Society and an usher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eta Guillory; three sons, Alfred Joseph Guillory of Lake Charles, Martin James Guillory and Calvin John Guillory, both of Houston; five daughters, Veronicle Lorena Guillory of Lafayette, Margaret Dean Guillory and Barbara Marie Guillory, both of Houston, Ella Guillory McCann of Irving, Texas, and Mary Jean Williamson of Boyce; four brothers, Adam Guillory of Houston, Yorick Guillory of China, Texas, Felton Guillory of Beaumont, Texas, and Henry Guillory of Los Angeles; two sisters, Lillie Mae Porter of Lake Charles and Nolia Adams of Beaumont; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Edward P. LCAP 1/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Edward Peter Guillory, 69, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. GUILLOTTE, Walter J. LCAP 1/15/1999 HATHAWAY -- Funeral services for Walter Joseph "Son" Guillotte, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Guillotte died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in a Jeff Davis Parish care center. GUTHREY, Bernice LCAP 1/7/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Memorial services for Bernice Eloise Pierson Guthrey, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in Asbury United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ira Robinson will officiate. Arrangements are by Delhomme Funeral Home. Mrs. Guthrey died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Fields, grew up in Kinder and lived in Sulphur for a while until moving to Lafayette 30 years ago. She was a member of Henning Memorial Methodist Church while in Sulphur and was active in many local civic affairs. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harvey Glen Guthrey of Lafayette, two daughters, Mrs. Q.T. (Glynda) Hinton Jr. of Kingwood, Texas, and Judy Boagni of Lafayette; one son, Harvey Ray Guthrey of Lafayette; six sisters, Pearl Dripps and Eva Rauser, both of Lake Charles, Wanda Pierson of Houston, Muriel McHenry of Glenmora, Ruby Neyland of Marietta, Ga., and Grace Francis of Springfield, Mo.; one brother, the Rev. Raymond Elvin Pierson of Crossville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 Live Oak Drive, Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said. HALL, Clarence LCAP 1/10/1999 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Clarence "Sonny" Hall, 88, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. HALL, Clarence M. LCAP 1/11/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Clarence M. "Sonny" Hall, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11 from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. William Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mr. Hall died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in the Jennings Hospital. He was born in Welsh. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired commercial sign painter, a member of International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trade local 820. He was a member of Welsh VFW. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John Hall of Welsh; one daughter, Theresa Hall Clark of Longville; one sister, Ruby Howard of Jena; and two grandchildren. Lucille Leaton Memorial services for longtime Lake Charles High School teacher and co-director of the Lake Charles High School Kilties Lucille Leaton, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne, Texas. Miss Leaton died Monday, Dec., 21, 1998, in her residence. HALLEY, Paul M. LCAP 1/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Paul M. Halley, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mr. Halley died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in Pineville. HALLEY, Lester E. LCAP 1/3/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lester Emmett "Big Halley" Halley, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Halley died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Bradley County, Ark., he lived in Sulphur for 57 years. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He served as a deacon at his former church for 21 years. He retired from Cities Service in 1978 after 34 years as a rigger. Survivors include his wife, Ozella Prine Halley; three daughters, Elaine Schneider of Denver City, Texas and Sonja Hufstedler and Janelle Dougay, both of Sulphur; one sister, Lucille Brown of Westlake; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church in DeQuincy, the family said. HAMILTON, Evelyn J. LCAP 1/15/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Evelyn Johnson Hamilton, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Dulpichan will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hamilton died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in the Kinder hospital. A native of Beaver Creek and longtime resident of Kinder, she was a retired nurse with the Kinder clinic and Kinder hospital. She was a member of Kinder Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, J.G. "Griff" Hamilton of Palestine, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Evans (Dorothy) Guillory of Kinder and Mrs. Pete (Patsy) Martin of Lake Charles; two brothers, W.W. Johnson of Beaver Creek and A.D. Johnson of Alexandria; two sisters, Ruby Allen of Boyce and Syble Tackert of Canyon Lake, Texas; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HARDIN, Ann LCAP 1/3/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Ann Hardin, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. George L. Glass Jr. and William Kelly Harper will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Hardin died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Sugartown, she had lived all of her life in the area. She was retired from Civil Service at a nurse. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Dean Gordon Hardin Sr.; three sons, Deen Hardin Jr. Marvin E. ''LeeTee'' Crumpler Jr. and Bob Moses, all of DeRidder; Agnes Holaway of Rosepine; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HARDY, Della LCAP 1/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Della Hardy will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Jan. 25 in a Lake Charles hospital. HARRIS, Curlen LCAP 1/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Curlen Harris, 55, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Wednesday in a Goodyear, Ariz., hospital. HARRIS, Virginia LCAP 1/15/1999 ROANOKE -- Memorial services for Virginia Harris, 83, will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday, Jan. 17, in Roanoke Church of the Brethren. Private burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Harris died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in a Crowley care center. HAUG, Hallie E. LCAP 1/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Hallie Emma Haug, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Henning Memorial Methodist Church. The Revs. Robert Potter and Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Haug died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Shreveport. She served Methodist churches throughout Louisiana, including Henning Memorial Methodist Church. She did volunteer work for Cal-Cam Hospital for several years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John (Lynette) Monk of Lufkin, Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Margie N. LCAP 1/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Margie N. Hebert, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Kevin Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Hebert died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Hayes, she lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. Survivors include her husband, Hoyt H. "Buck" Hebert; two sons, Mike Phillips of Houston, Texas, and Dwight Hebert of Ragley; one brother, John DeRouen of Houston; one sister, Jean Broussard of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Louise BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 MERMENTAU -- Funeral services for Louise Hebert, 82, of Morse, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Hebert died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in a Welsh care center. HERRINGTON, Corretta L.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 Funeral services for Corretta LeBlanc Herrington, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe Steffes will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mrs. Herrington died at 9:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. Survivors include her husband, James D. Herrington; three sons, Joseph Borde Jr. of Crowley, Jason H. Borde of Denver, Colo., and Jude Lance Borde of Abbeville; two brothers, Harry L. LeBlanc of St. Charles, Mo., and Johnny LeBlanc of Bayou Chicot; one sister, Renola LeBlanc of Crowley; and three grandchildren. HERRINGTON, Lucille LCAP 1/20/1999 LEESVILLE-- Funeral services for Lucille Herrington, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Forest Cemetery. She died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Leesville. HIGGINS, Eugenia S., Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eugenia S. Higgins, 84, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Oakdale Hospital. HIGGINS, Eugenia S., Mrs. LCAP 1/15/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eugenia Spencer Higgins, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, from Sacred Hearth Catholic Church. Burial will be in Little Flower Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Higgins died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. HIGGINS, Eugenia S., Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eugenia S. Higgins, 84, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Oakdale Hospital. HIMES, Henry, Jr. LCAP 1/1/1999 Funeral services for Henry "Buster" Himes Jr., 72, will be at 10 am Saturday, Jan. 2, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Mr. Himes died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, in a local hospital. HODGE infant LCAP 1/6/1999 Graveside services for Joseph Bill Hodge, infant son of John and Pam Hodge of Sulphur, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Johnny Mounce officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The infant died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a member of Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church in Sulphur. Additional survivors include one brother, John Hodge Jr. of Sulphur; one sister, Danica Viator of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alan (Linda) Ubernosky of Silsbee, Texas; maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Ardoin of Sulphur; paternal great-grandmothers, Annie Crosby of Silsbee, Texas and Maxine Roach of Bevil Oaks, Texas; and maternal great-grandmother, Rose Ardoin of Lake Charles. HODGE infant LCAP 1/5/1999 Graveside services for Joseph Bill Hodge, infant son of John and Pam Hodge of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 5, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Johnny Mounce will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The infant died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a member of Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church in Sulphur. Additional survivors include one brother, John Hodge Jr. of Sulphur; one sister, Danica Viator of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alen and Linda Upernosky of Silsbee, Texas; maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Ardoin of Sulphur; paternal great-grandmother, Marine Roach of Bevil Oaks, Texas; and maternal great-grandmother, Rose Ardoin of Lake Charles. HOLLEY, Joe LCAP 1/6/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Joe Holley, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Hargrove Pentecost Church. The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Holley died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of DeQuincy. He was a World War II veteran in the Army from June 1944- Feb. 1946, serving in Germany, France and Holland under the leadership of General George C. Patton. He received various medals for outstanding accomplishments during the time served. He worked at Consolidated Steel Co. in Orange, Texas for two years prior to entry into active service. He retired from Cities Service Refinery in 1982 with 35 years service. Survivors include his wife, Jessie M. Holley; two sons, Henry A. and Kirby S. Holley, both of DeQuincy; one daughter, Earline Stuart of San Antonio; two brothers, LeRoy Holley of Hemphill, Texas and Cecil Holley of DeQuincy; one sister, Margaret Holley of DeQuincy; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. HOUSTON, Bruce D. LCAP 1/19/1999 Funeral services for Bruce Douglas Houston, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. C.D. Thornton will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Houston died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan 17, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He served six years in the Army during World War II. He was wounded at Venafro, Italy, and was a life member of the Order of the Purple Heart. He worked as a superintendent at Dolby Outdoor Advertising and as a general manager of Butane Equipment Company in Sulphur for many years. He was a member of W.B. Williamson Post 1 of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans, Louisiana Chapter 1. Survivors include his wife, Billie Salleng Houston; one son, Bruce D. Houston Jr. of Westlake; one daughter, Lisa Colleen Andrus of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Joyce Yeatman of Lake Charles and Bonnie Jean Council of Hamilton, Ill.; and four grandchildren. HOUSTON, Bruce LCAP 1/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Bruce Houston, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. HOWARD, Annette Michelle LCAP 1/5/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Annette Michelle Howard, 33, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence in Peoria, Ariz. HOWARD, Annette LCAP 1/7/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Annette Howard, 31, of Peoria, Ariz., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in Peoria. HOWARD, Mary E., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Frances "Honey" Ely Howard, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Norwood Cemetery in Hearne, Texas. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Mrs. Howard died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in her residence. A native of Hearne, she was a resident of Lake Charles and a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include a great-niece, Susan Grace Monroe; and two great-nephews, Mark H. Ely and Donald D. Ely. HOWARD, Mary Frances LCAP 1/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary Frances "Honey" Howard, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. HUCKABY, Stella B., Mrs. LCAP 1/23/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Stella B. Huckaby, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Huckaby died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in her residence. A native of Point Coupe Parish, she had lived in Westlake for more than 20 years after moving there from New Orleans. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Agnes H. Darbonne of Westlake and Clara Schoolar of Jackson, Miss.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. HUGHES, Bernice L. LCAP 1/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Bernice L. Hughes, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Linehan will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Hughes died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Scott, she grew up in Sulphur Mines. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, S.O. "Hopper" Hughes; one son, Jim H. Hughes of Sulphur; one daughter, Charlotte Landry of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HURKS, Marie LCAP 1/19/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Marie Hurks of Glenmora will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Monday in a Lecompte care facility. HURKS, Marie , Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 LONGLEAF -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Hurks, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Longleaf under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Hurks died at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in a LeCompte care center. ISELY, Ruth D., Mrs.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruth Dillon Isely, 88, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Homes. She died at 10:30 p.m. Friday in her residence. ISELY,Ruth D., Mrs. LCAP 1/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Memorial services for Mrs. Ruth Dillon Isely, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Her body was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Isely died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in her residence. JACKSON, Rose W. LCAP 1/2/1999 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for Rose Lee West Jackson, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. JACKSON, Bessie I. LCAP 1/4/1999 CALL, Texas -- Funeral services for Bessie Irene Jackson, 97, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 4, in Call Junction Baptist Church. Burial will be in Trout Creek Cemetery under the direction of E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville, Texas. Visitation is until noon in the funeral home. Mrs. Jackson died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in a Buna, Texas care center. A native of Pitkin, she had lived most of her life in Buna. Survivors include five sons, Ezell Jackson of Merryville, Bo Jackson of Evadale, Texas, Pinkey Jackson of Call, Dorman Jackson of Crockett, Texas and Elmo Jackson of Kirbyville; three daughters, Earlene Jasper of Silsbee, Texas, Iverlle Little of Beaumont, Texas and Janeyce Leavings of Call; one sister, Thelma Jones of Kirbyville; 33 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. JACKSON, Rose L. LCAP 1/1/1999 Rosepine - Funeral services for Rose Lee West Jackson, 68, will be at 2 pm Saturday, Jan 2, in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Jackson died at 6:05 pm Wednesday, Dec 30, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. JAMES, Archie LCAP 1/5/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Archie James, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. James died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. JAMES, Elmer E. LCAP 1/16/1999 HICKS -- Funeral services for Elmer Earl James, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in the United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in the Glass Window Cemetery in Slagle under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. James died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in Leesville. JAMES, Archie LCAP 1/6/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Archie James, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 6, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. James died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in a Leesville hospital. JETER, Gertrude A. LCAP 1/8/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Gertrude Adell Jeter, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in Three Pines Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in her residence. JETER, Joseph C. LCAP 1/14/1999 HICKS -- Funeral services for Joseph C. Jeter, 55, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Flactor Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Jeter died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. JETER, Joseph C. LCAP 1/13/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Joseph C. Jeter, 55, of Hicks will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Leesville hospital. JETER, Maudie M. LCAP 1/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Maudie M. Jeter, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan 9 in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Mrs. Jeter died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. JETER, Joseph C. LCAP 1/14/1999 HICKS -- Funeral services for Joseph C. Jeter, 55, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 14, in Flactor Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Jeter died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. JOHNSON, William E. LCAP 1/19/1999 RECKLAW, Texas -- Graveside services for William E. Johnson, 81, of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Walker Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Randall Stewart will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Johnson died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Recklaw, he had lived in Crockett, Texas, for many years before moving to Lake Charles a year ago. He was a graduate of McMurray College and Sam Houston State University. He served as superintendent in the Texas School System for many years. Survivors include one son, Ron Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. JOHNSON, William E.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for William E. Johnson, 81, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:24 p.m. Saturday in a Sulphur care center. JOHNSON, Lewis C. LCAP 1/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lewis C. "L.C." Johnson, 74, of Starks, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 12:34 p.m. Saturday in his residence. JOHNSON, Lester Sr. LCAP 1/21/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Lester "Curt" Johnson Sr., 70, of Starks will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Elton Barks will officiate. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery in Starks. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Johnson died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a lifelong resident of Starks. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the Army. He was a retired insurance agent with Magnolia Life Insurance Co. Survivors include his wife, Majorie Johnson; three sons, Lester C. Johnson Jr. and Donny Johnson, both of Starks, and Leslie Johnson of Nederland, Texas; two daughters, Barbara Johnson of Panama City, Fla. and Phyllis Green of Buna, Texas; one brother, James Ray Johnson of Starks; four sisters, Myrtle Evans of Deweyville, Texas, Helen Meadows and Gladys Platt, both of Starks, and Mary Rasberry of Quitman; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Louis C. LCAP 1/4/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Louis C. Johnson, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Stark's Veterans of Foreign Wars Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson died at 12:34 p.m. Saturday in his residence. JOHNSON, Lester Sr. LCAP 1/20/1999 STARKS -- Funeral arrangements for Lester "Curt" Johnson Sr., 70, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Sulphur. JONES, Mildred V. LCAP 1/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mildred Virginia Jones, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. KARRIKER, Kermit L., Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Kermit L. (Eileen Kirkwood) Karriker, 60, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 3 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Karriker died at 3:36 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and Louisiana State University, where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She was a member of First Baptist Church, a Sunday school teacher and director of the handbell choir at the church. Survivors include her husband; and two sons, Dr. Bryan S. Karriker of Lake Charles and Galen S. Karriker of Madison, Wis. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center, the family said. JONES, Mildred V.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 Funeral services for Mildred Virginia Jones, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. R.E. Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Jones died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in her residence. A native of Bell City, she lived in Lake Charles since 1950 and was a member of University Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, John N. Jones Jr.; one daughter, Dorothy Ammons, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. KAUFMAN, Yvonne LCAP 1/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for Yvonne Kaufman, 59, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. KAUFMAN, Yvonne LCAP 1/9/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Yvonne "Judi" Kaufman, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. James Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 7-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Kaufman died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Oakland, Calif., she lived in Moss Bluff and was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard Kaufman; one son, John Kaufman Jr. of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Dennie Blake of Livermore, Calif.; three brothers, Bill Stevens of Hayward, Calif., Jimmy Stevens of Moss Bluff and Gary Stevens of Downey, Calif.; two sisters, Beverly Berton of Oakridge, Ore., and Sandra Areloa of El Paso, Texas; her father, William C. Stevens of Downey; and two grandchildren. KELLEY, Hatton W. LCAP 1/9/1999 RAGLEY -- Funeral services for Hatton William Kelley, 88, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Revs. Wiley LaFleur and Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial with Masonic Rites will be in Magnolia Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon today in the church. Mr. Kelley died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Reeves, he lived in Westlake. He was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, a 32 degree Mason and a member of Magnolia Lodge 238. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 1st Army, 9th division, 156th infantry, and participating in the Normandy invasion. He was wounded in the European Theater and received the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife, Eddie Reeves Kelley; three daughters, Brenda Kelley of Jarreau, Patsy Parker of Moss Bluff and Peggy Kelley of DeQuincy; one brother, Clyde Kelley of Strafford, N.J.; and two sisters, Bertie Rich of Sulphur and Dorothy Dailey of Jackson, Miss. KELLEY, Hatton W. LCAP 1/8/1999 RAGLEY -- Funeral services for Hatton William Kelley, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Revs. Wiley LaFleur and Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial with Masonic Rites will be in Magnolia Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Hixson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff and from noon Saturday in the church. Mr. Kelley died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Reeves, he lived in Westlake. He was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Magnolia Lodge 238. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 1st Army, 9th Division, 156th Infantry, and participating in the Normandy invasion. He was wounded in the European Theater and received the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife, Eddie Reeves Kelley; three daughters, Brenda Kelley of Jarreau, Patsy Parker of Moss Bluff and Peggy Kelley of DeQuincy; one brother, Clyde Kelley of Strafford, N.J.; and two sisters, Bertie Rich of Sulphur and Dorothy Dailey of Jackson, Miss. KEYSER, Emma O. LCAP 1/18/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Emma Odell Keyser, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery. Mrs. Keyser died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in Leesville. KING, Jean L. LCAP 1/4/1999 Funeral services for Jean LaRue King, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Eugene Kohlbecker will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. King died at 4:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, he was a graduate of Kinder High School and Southwestern Louisiana Institute. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was the retired president of King Corporation. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include two daughters, Karen King Foster of Lake Charles and Zona King Barton of Spanaway, Wash.; and four grandchildren. KUEHN, Charles LCAP 1/5/1999 Funeral services for Charles E. Kuehn, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving deBlanc and the Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.; and 8-10:40 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Kuehn died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Tomball, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1949. A graduate of Tomball High School, where he was selected as an all-state athlete in football, basketball and track, he came to Lake Charles to play football for McNeese. At McNeese he became the first All-American football player in school history. He was inducted into the McNeese Hall of Fame in 1980. He was president of his sophomore and senior classes, and in his senior year, was co-captain of the McNeese football team. He was a member of the McNeese R.O.T.C. and received his commission after graduation. He served on active duty for several years during the Berlin Crisis and the Bay of Pigs Invasion. he retired as a lieutenant colonel after 28 years of active and reserve duty. He was the former commander of the 372nd Finance Unit, Army Reserve, in Lake Charles. After graduation from McNeese, he received his master's, masters plus thirty and specialist degrees from McNeese. He coached at LaGrange Senior High School, Westlake High School and McNeese. In 1962 he was selected Gulf States Coach of the Year, and in 1968, he was selected as District 4-AA Coach of the Year. He was principal of S.P. Arnett Middle School. He was executive assistant to the superintendent of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, director of energy, director of energy and safety, director of warehousing and director of transportation for the School Board. He published a safety manual for the School Board. He was the former owner of Acadian Marble, owner of Lake City Sky Rapids and a former deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department. He was a former member of the McNeese Alumni Board of Directors, the McNeese Foundation Inner Circle, past president, past president of the 4-H Advisory Committee for Calcasieu Parish, past president of the Middle School Principal's Association, member of the board of directors of McNeese State University Cowboy Club and the Lake Area Pinch Hitter's Club. He was a member of the Calcasieu and Louisiana Association of Educators, National Association of Educators, Calcasieu Principals' Association, Southwest Louisiana Principals' Association and the Louisiana School Bus Transportation Association. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Kuehn; two sons, Charles "Chuck" Kuehn II and John Kuehn, both of Lake Charles; six daughters, Yvonne "Snookie" Young of Dry Creek, Peggy Anderson of Houston, Cynthia "GiGi" Teeter, Rene Hazi, Dayna Chapman and Jane Fontenot, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Ellis Kuehn Jr. Sammy Kuehn and Jimmy Kuehn, all of Tomball; three sisters, Jean Petrick, Alice Rogers and Mary Livingston, all of Tomball; his mother, Edna Kuehn of Tomball; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. KUEHN, Charles E. LCAP 1/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Charles Edwin Kuehn, 68, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 8 a.m. Saturday in a Houston hospital. LACASSE, Alizia LCAP 1/20/1999 IOTA -- Funeral services for Alizia "Taunt Bea" Lacasse, 95, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Eunice under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 7 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Lacasse died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in a Crowley care center. She was a resident of Iota. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one stepson, Alvin Lacasse of Sacramento, Calif.; and one stepdaughter, Jeanette Madden of Sulphur. LALANDE, Deil G. LCAP 1/23/1999 Funeral services for Deil Gabriel LaLande, 70, of Creole, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bishop Rendell Newton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday in Hixson Funeral Home in Creole, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 11 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. LaLande died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Abbeville, he lived in Cameron. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. He retired from the State of Louisiana as a Drivers' License Examiner, and worked as a VA officer for the Veterans Administration. He was past president and a member of the Cameron Parish Fur Festival and Parade, and organized a Little League program in Cameron Parish. He attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Claire "Peggy" LaLande; two sons, Parry LaLande Sr. of Creole and Lee LaLande of Corpus Christi, Texas; four daughters, Tamara Gay of Bastrop, Texas, Jena Peacock or Rangely, Colo., Patricia Sloan of Houston and Claire Trahan of Cameron; one half-brother, Robert LaLande of Cameron; one half-sister, Brenda Nash of Cameron; his stepmother, Olive Castaine of Cameron; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LANGLEY, Wilson BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 Funeral services for Wilson Langley, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Langley died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a retired operating engineer and a member of the International Operating Engineers Local 406. He was a Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge 470, a member of the VFW and commander of the VFW Post 2130 from 1952-53, a disabled veteran of World War II who was involved in North Africa, Sicily and Normandy invasions and a member of the DAV. Survivors include his wife, Helen Marie Langley; one son, Michael Wilson Langley of Sulphur; one daughter, Patricia Ann Fruge of Moss Bluff; two stepsisters, Lillian Fontenot of Lake Charles and Lovillia Wright of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LARCHOLEY, Sidney LCAP 1/2/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Sidney Larcholey, 72, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 2, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. John Vinney will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation is from noon at the church. Mr. Larcholey died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, he had lived in Vinton most of his life. He retired from the Air Force after 29 years of service. Survivors include two daughters, Yvonne Hamblin and Gloria Bowens, both of Eagan, Minn.; two sons, Benjamin Larcholey of Sioux City, Iowa and Reginald Larcholey of Minneapolis, Minn.; one stepdaughter, Audrey Sterling of Vinton; one stepson, Marvin John of Vinton; one sister, Mrs. Gussie Gibson of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. LAUGHLIN, Shayla B. LCAP 1/22/1999 SINGER -- Graveside services for Shayla Bernier Laughlin, infant daughter of Bernice Adams of DeQuincy and Dolly Hydle of Singer, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, in Good Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. LEBLANC, Lucile D., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lucile Duhon LeBlanc, 90, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 21, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Duhon died at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. LEBLUE, Joyce L. LCAP 1/2/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Joyce Lee LeBlue, 59, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 9:49 a.m. Friday in a Lafayette hospital. LEBLUE, Joyce L. Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1999 TEE MAMOU -- Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Lee LeBlue, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 3, from St. Jules Catholic Church. Burial will be in Tee Mamou Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. LeBlue died at 9:49 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. LEONARDS, Vincent C. LCAP 1/1/1999 Bell City - Funeral services for Vincent C. Leonards, 74, will be at 11 am Saturday, Jan. 2, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Viditation is noon-10pm today and from 8am Saturday. Mr. Vincent died Wednesday, Dec 30, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Roberts Cove, he had lived in lake Charles 44 years. Having served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II, he was a retired rice and cattle farmer and belonged to the Calcasieu Parish Cattlemen's Association. A member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, he was a member of the Holy Name of St. Leo and the BellCity Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Thelma "Tillie" Zaunbrecher Leonards of Holmwood; one son, Norbert Leonards of Holmwood; five brothers, William Henry and Dennis Leonards, all of Crowley, Benno Leonards of Gulfport, Miss and Wilfred Leonards of Whiteville; four sisters, Josephine Cramer, Rita Leonards, Mary Ann Leonards and Catherine Husers, all of Crowley; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LERAY, Brownie M. LCAP 1/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Brownie Lee McDaniel LeRay, 91, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died at 10:20 p.m. Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. LERAY, Brownie LCAP 1/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Brownie LeRay, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jon. E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. LeRay died at 10:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Leesville, had lived in DeRidder for the past 60 years and was a descendent of an area pioneer family. She attended Louisiana Normal (Northwestern), McNeese State University and LSU. She was a teacher for 20 years and taught at Fort Polk and in area elementary schools. She started a catering service for soldiers during World War II, was active in the Red Cross and served on the board of directors for the first USO. She owned a flower shop, became a nationally accredited flower show judge and traveled internationally. She was either a charter member, president or on the board of directors of many local organizations such as the Garden Club and Gardenettes, study clubs, the Historical Society, the Beauregard Museum, the Little Theater and the Impromptu Players. She was the 1989 DeRidder Queen of Mardi Gras and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, George Edward LeRay II of DeRidder; one daughter, Lianne LeRay McNaught of Dallas; one sister, Hazel McDaniel Chastain of College Station, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church in DeRidder, the family said. LOUVIER, Amy G. LCAP 1/19/1999 Graveside services for Amy G. Louvier, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were by Bates Cooper Robison Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Friday evening in the funeral home. Mrs. Louvier died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in a Titus County, Texas, hospital. She was a native of Evangeline. She was a cafeteria worker for the school system. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one son, Floyd Fontenot of Des Allemands; one daughter Theresa Haynes of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Marie Lacy of Dry Creek and Edith Granger of Eunice; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. MALVEAUX, Moses LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral services for Moses Malveaux, 61, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie G. Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Malveaux died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lemoyen, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He retired from Port of Lake Charles Local 2047. He was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and a former executive board member. Survivors include his wife, Lela Malveaux; four sons, Charles Lynn Malveaux of Dickinson, Texas; Nicolas Henri Malveaux of Lake Charles and Moses James Malveaux and Carl Wayne Malveaux, both of Houston; five daughters, Melissa Lewis and Nicole A. Hall, both of Lake Charles, Loretta M. Jones and Lois N. Colvin, both of Texas City, Texas, and Juan-Tressa Malveaux of Opelousas; two sisters, Mary Ann Young of Kenner and Mary Lee Vaughn of Houston; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MALVEAUX, Moses LCAP 1/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Moses Malveaux, 61, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. MANUEL, Hiram LCAP 1/9/1999 Funeral services for Hiram Manuel, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Manuel died at 3:23 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in his residence. A native of Elton, he lived in Lake Charles since 1934. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart. He was a retired carpenter with the Carpenters' Local 953. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Willard R. Manuel of Ventress; two daughters, Loretta Trahan of Baton Rouge and Dorothy LeBlanc of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. MANUEL, John B. LCAP 1/9/1999 Funeral services for John Bruce Manuel, 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 9, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Manuel died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a World War II Army veteran and was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Bruce Manuel of Lake Charles and Vernon Joseph Manuel of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Cathy Ellen Corbello and Renita Ray Rogers, both of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MARCEAUX, Marie L. LCAP 1/26/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Marie Louise Marceaux, 78, of Grand Chenier will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 26 from St. Peters Catholic Church. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mrs. Marceaux died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Gonzales, she was a resident of Grand Chenier. She was a homemaker, owner of Murphy's Restaurant and Lounge and co-owner of Duflot's Florist. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Murphy Marceaux of Grand Chenier, one son, Mark Marceaux of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Mrs. Alma Poe and Mrs. Glanie Babin, both of Gonzales. MARQUE, Helen A. LCAP 1/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Helen Alois Marque, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Thursday evening. Mrs. Marque died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Rusk, Texas, she was a resident of Jennings and a former resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church, the Christian Women's Fellowship, and the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. James (Paula) Deshotel of Jennings; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. MARQUE, Helen A. LCAP 1/21/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Helen Alvin Marque, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Marque died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Rush, Texas, she was a resident of Jennings and a former resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church, the Ladies Circle and the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. James (Paula) Deshotel of Jennings; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. MARTIN, Hughlene LCAP 1/3/1999 SIMPSON -- Funeral services for Hughlene Martin, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, in Simpson Church of God. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Martin died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in Alexandria. MARTIN, Connie L., Mrs. LCAP 1/18/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Connie Lee (Moss) Martin, 58, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. MARTIN, Connie M., Mrs. LCAP 1/20/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Lee Moss Martin, 58, will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Martin died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Mossville and had lived in Venice, Calif., for 16 years before returning to Mossville. She was a former nurse's aide at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Veronica Poullard of Iowa, Karen Dejean of Mossville and Allison Guillory of Sulphur; two sons, Carlton Martin of Mossville and Stephen Martin of Lacassine; two sisters, Mrs. Patsy Yates and Mrs. Darlene Prater, both of Mossville; two brothers, Hermon Moss of St. Louis and Darnell Moss of Mossville; her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Moss of Mossville; and 14 grandchildren. MATTISON, Gordon P. LCAP 1/19/1999 Graveside services for Gordon P. Mattison, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 19 in Consolata Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Mattison died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in his residence. MATTISON, Gordon P.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gordon P. Mattison, 61, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. MAY, Paul LCAP 1/25/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Paul May, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Eddie Clement and Burt Langley will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, and 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday in the funeral home; and from 1 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. May died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Stewart, Miss., he lived in Lafayette for 40 years and DeQuincy for 20 years. He was a retired insurance adjuster for Employees Liability Insurance Corp. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church in DeQuincy. Survivors include his spouse, Mrs. Lois Ruth Millwee May; one son, Benjamin Paul May Jr. of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Beverly Ann May Villarreal of Missouri City, Texas and Mrs. Burt (Dietra "De De" May) Langley of Sunset; one sister, Pearl Beeler of LaPorte, Texas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. MCCARDLE, Kenneth R. LCAP 1/13/1999 Funeral services for Kenneth Ray McCardle, 50, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and 8-10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. McCardle died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in his residence. A native of Hattiesburg, Miss., he had live in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, an inspector for Entex for many years and was active in the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Sue Nunez McCardle of Lake Charles; two sons, Chad McCardle and Casey McCardle, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cheree McCardle of Lake Charles; his mother, Louise Gaspard McCardle of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. MCDOWELL, Ronnie D. LCAP 1/2/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Ronnie Delane McDowell, 34, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 2, in Emmanuel Christ Sanctified Holy Church. Burial will be in the Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of Raphael and Son Funeral Home. Mr. McDowell died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. MCGOVERN, Bryan D. LCAP 1/7/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Bryan Daniel McGovern, 9, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. He died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in Welsh. MCKEE, Silas L. LCAP 1/3/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Silas L. McKee, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. Mr. McKee died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in his residence. MCVEY, Alden L. LCAP 1/15/1999 Funeral services for Alden L. "Mac" McVey, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. McVey died at 2:49 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ansted, W.V., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1955. He was an Air Force retired master sergeant and World War II veteran. He owned and operated Mary's Lounge for many years and was a member of VFW Post 2130. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. McVey of Lake Charles; one son, Mike McVey of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Leetel Hanks of Moss Bluff and Johnny Hanks of Gillis; one stepdaughter, Shirley Taylor of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Sulphur, the family said. MERCER, James L. LCAP 1/10/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James Leon Mercer, 53, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. The Rev. Bobby Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Mercer died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in Alexandria. A native of Sandsprings, Okla., and a resident of Sulphur, he was an Army veteran and a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Survivors include two sons, Bradley Mercer of Iowa and Kenneth Mercer of Lacassine; one daughter, Nikki Mercer of Lacassine; two brothers, Edward Mercer of Sulphur and Lee Roy Mercer of Colorado; one sister, Wanda Durham of Greenwood, Mo.; two grandchildren; and his mother, Edith Mercer of Sulphur. MERCER, James L. LCAP 1/9/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James Leon Mercer, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. The Rev. Bobby Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Mercer died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in Alexandria. A native of Sandsprings, Okla., he was a resident of Sulphur. He was an Army veteran and a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Survivors include two sons, Bradley Mercer of Iowa, La. and Kenneth Mercer of Lacassine; one daughter, Nikki Mercer of Lacassine; two brothers, Edward Mercer of Sulphur and Lee Roy Mercer of Colorado; and his mother, Edith Mercer of Sulphur. MESSER, Mary C. LCAP 1/13/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mary C. Messer, 97, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in Oakdale Church of Christ. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery in Turkey Creek under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Messer died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in an Oakdale care facility. MILLER, Rodney H. LCAP 1/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Rodney H. Miller, 66, of Sulphur will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 25 from Our Lady Help of Christians Church. The Rev. Don Leger will officiate. Burial with full military rites will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation continues until time for the service. Rosaries were said Sunday evening. Mr. Miller died at 8:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Iota, he lived in Sulphur most of his life. He was a retired butcher at A and P and Abe's Grocery. He served in the Air Force. He was a former member of The American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Verna M. Miller; one daughter, Donna Miller Pierrottie of Lafayette; three brothers, Frederick L. Miller of Port Neches, Texas, James "Bob" Miller of Iota and George D. Miller of Gray; four sisters, Jean Hebert and Mrs. Francis A. Miller, both of Iota, Mrs. Meritta Touchet of Jennings and Mrs. Nell Pellegrin of Houma; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MILLER, Rodney H. LCAP 1/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Rodney H. Miller, 66, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Don Leger will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with full military rites under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation begins 9:30 a.m. today. Mr. Miller died at 8:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Iota, he resided in Sulphur for many years. Mr. Miller was a retired butcher at A & P and Abe's Grocery. He served in the Air Force and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Verna M. Prejean Miller; three brothers, Frederick L. Miller of Port Neches, Texas, James "Bob" Miller of Iota and George D. Miller of Gray; four sisters, Jean Hebert and Mrs. Frances A. Miller, both of Iota, Mrs. Meritta Touchet of Jennings and Mrs. Nell Pellegrin of Houma; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MILLER, Lerica K. LCAP 1/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lerica Kratzer Miller, 91, of the Hathaway-Raymond area will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 10, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. MILLER, William F. LCAP 1/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for William F. Miller, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. MILLER, Billy D. LCAP 1/5/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Billy D. Miller, 61, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, in Pitkin First Baptist Church. Burial will bein Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Miller died on Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. MILLER, William F. LCAP 1/7/1999 Funeral services for William Franklin Miller, 70, of Westlake will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Miller died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Waynesburg, Ohio, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the Army, Air Force and Navy. He was a trucker and a member of Teamsters Local 92. He was a Methodist. Survivors include two daughters, Anna Sandefer of Sulphur and Missy Baldwin of Westlake; four sons, Billy Miller of Sulphur and Homer Miller, Cody Miller and C.C. Cooley, all of Westlake; two sisters, Bonnie Smith and Fran Smith Berger, both of East Sparta, Ohio; one brother, Robert Miller of East Sparta; and seven grandchildren. MILLER, Ophelia LCAP 1/21/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Ophelia Miller, 95, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. She died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in a Jennings care facility. A native of Grand Chenier, she was a resident of Jennings for 69 years. She was a graduate of SLI, and was a teacher in Cameron Parish. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include nieces and nephews. MILLIGAN, Lynn Jr. LCAP 1/3/1999 Funeral services for Lynn L. Milligan Jr. will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Milligan died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Rayne, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 18 years. He was a graduate of Rayne High School and had attended USL. He worked as a field material supervisor for Amoco in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana for 31 years. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Rita Trahan Milligan of Lake Charles; two sons, Ted Milligan of Conroe, Texas, and the Rev. Keith Louis Milligan of Abbeville; one sister, Lillian Edwards of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, the family said. MITCHELL, Thomas W. LCAP 1/2/1999 WEST MONROE -- Funeral services for Thomas Warren Mitchell, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, in Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. The Revs. David Maxwell, Paul Brooks and Bill Lovett will officiate. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Mitchell died Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, in his residence. He was a 58-year charter member and deacon of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. A veteran of World War II, he served with the 344th Bomber Group, 496th Squadron in Europe and as a member of the B-26 Marauder Historical Society. He worked for Weaks Supply Company for 33 years, retiring in 1985 as the store manager of the Ruston branch. He was a founding member of the Glenwood Mall Walkers. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elsie Coon Mitchell; two sons, Dr. Thomas Reagan of Laredo, Texas and Jimmy Mitchell of Sulphur; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Ridge Avenue Baptist Church or Louisiana Baptist Childrens Home, the family said. MORENO, Rebecca S. LCAP 1/2/1999 Memorial services for Rebecca Susan Moreno, 42, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, in First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Rev. Linda Hopkins will officiate. The body will be cremated under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of Alexandria, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a graduate of LaGrange High where she was a band member. She attended McNeese State University. She formerly owned and operated Taylor Maid Filters, and at the time of her death was employed by Pizza Hut. Survivors include one son, Clint Edward Parr III; two brothers, Stephen Christopher Taylor and Michael Kent Taylor; one sister, Roberta Taylor Yellott; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. "Bob" (Wilma Buchanan) Taylor, all of Lake Charles. Mrs. Dorgant died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Parks and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She was a graduate of Cecilia High School and of ISL (USL). She was an elementary school teacher in Cameron Parish and at Lake Charles Central School and Our Lady Queen of Heaven and St. Margaret Catholic schools. She was a Life Master Bridge player and a member of Catholic Daughters of America and of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, John Dorgant of Lake Charles; one daughter, Adrienne Brame of Lafayette; one son, Paul Dorgant of Houston; four sisters, Nora Cage and Bea Foreman, both of Lafayette, Grace Hebert of Biloxi, Miss., and Alice Spears of Lake Charles; one brother, Kendall Gaudet of Stephen City, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Margaret Catholic School, the family said. NATION, Juanita H. LCAP 1/12/1999 Graveside services for Juanita Hasha Nation, 73, of Shalimar, Fla. will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge. Mrs. Nation died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. She was a native of Orange, Texas. Survivors include three sons, Steven E. Nation of Channelview, Texas, Glenn Lee Nation Sr. of Denver and Dean Nation of New Boston, Texas; one daughter, Brenda S. Nation of Baton Rouge; one brother, Malvern M. Hasha of Houston; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorials may be sent to the local arthritis foundation, the family said. NAVARRE, Nola A., Mrs. LCAP 1/12/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Nola A. Navarre, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in First Baptist Church of Welsh. The Revs. Mike Myers and John Couch will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Hixson and Sons Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Navarre died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in her residence. A native of Duson, she had lived in the Welsh area for over 55 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Welsh. Survivors include two sons, John P. Navarre of Oakdale and Joseph Swinfort Navarre of Kerrville, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Lena Arceneaux Martin of Lafayette; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. NAVARRE, Nola A., Mrs. LCAP 1/11/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Nola A. Navarre, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Mike Myers and John Couch will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 - 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. - noon Tuesday in the funeral home; and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Navarre died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in her residence. A native of Duson, she lived in the Welsh area more than 55 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, John P. Navarre of Oakdale and Joseph Swinfort Navarre of Kerrville, Texas; and one sister, Mrs. Lena Arceneaux Martin of Lafayette. NESOM, Lalla Victoria LCAP 1/22/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Lalla Victoria Nesom, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home. The Rev. Perry Sanders will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Nesom died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Bluff Creek. She moved to Lake Charles after teaching for 45 years, 40 of which were spent in Baton Rouge. She was a member of both the Cal-Cam and state retired teachers associations. She was a member of AARP and of First Baptist Church in Lafayette. Survivors include one sister, Louise N. Mixon of Lafayette. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Lafayette or to the American Heart Association, the family said. NEWMAN, Tanas Sr. LCAP 1/25/1999 Funeral services for Tanas Newman Sr., 72, of Grand Lake will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Garden Cemetery. Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Newman died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Welsh, he was a resident of Grand Lake for many years. He attended LaGrange High School and was a member of the boxing team. He won the state Golden Gloves title in the light-weight division. He served in the Navy Seabees in the South Pacific during WWII and also boxed for the Navy, winning the Welter-weight Championship of the South Pacific. Survivors include three sons, Tanas "Joe" Newman Jr. of Lake Charles, Russell Newman of Grand Lake and Scott Newman of Baytown; one daughter, Mrs. Kenny (Patricia) Bellard of Dayton, Texas; five sisters, Lucy Champagne and Betty Jean Guidry, both of Lake Charles, Lucille LeBlanc of Westlake, Gertie Thomas of Erath and Judy Manuel of Grand Lake; one half-brother, Lee Newman of Eunice; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. NOE, Lenel M. LCAP 1/3/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Lenel Marie Noe, 50, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home in Creole. The Rev. John Larkham will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Noe died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Creole, she had lived in Austin, Texas, the last 13 years. She was a member of World Harvest Outreach in Austin. Survivors include one son, Derek Noe of Austin; one daughter, Dana Garcia of Austin; one brother, Robert Broussard of Creole; two sisters, Diane Conner of Creole and Barbara Doxey of Cameron; her mother, Ena Broussard of Creole; and three grandchildren. NORMAN, Rosa L., Mrs. LCAP 1/15/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Lee Norman, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Greater Hayes A.M.E. Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Norman died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in her residence. NORMAN, Rosa L. LCAP 1/14/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Rosa Lee Norman will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. NORMAN, Rosa L. LCAP 1/14/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Rosa Lee Norman will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. O'DELL, Leaniere LCAP 1/24/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Leaniere "Leanna" O'Dell, 73, of Longville, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Barrentine Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. O'Dell died at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. OLIVER, Lucy Q. LCAP 1/5/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Lucy Quebodeaux Oliver, 89, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 7 a.m. Monday in the Jennings hospital. OLIVER, Lucy Q. LCAP 1/6/1999 EGAN -- Funeral services for Lucy Quebodeaux Oliver, 89, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 6, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sensat Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 7:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. OLIVER, Brandon J. LCAP 1/19/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Brandon Joel Oliver, 16, will be at 11 a.m., today, Jan. 19, in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bon Pasteur Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in his residence. OLMSTED, Ernest LCAP 1/7/1999 Funeral services for Ernest Olmsted, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ricky Batchelor will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Olmsted died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Carmel "Fay" Olmsted; two sons, Earl Olmsted of Lacassine and Roland Olmsted of LeBleu Settlement; two daughters, Charlotte Parker and Cathy Israel, both of Kinder; one brother, Charlie Olmsted of Lake Charles; two sisters, Eva Melott of Lake Charles and Betty June Woodman of Fredricksburg, Texas.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. ORY, Lucina B. LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lucina Brasher Ory, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday in her residence. ORY, Lucina B., Mrs. LCAP 1/13/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lucinda Brashser Ory, 82, were at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo officiated. Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Ory died at 1:29 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in her residence. A native of Vinton, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She retired in 1980 from Gulf States Utility Co. as a sales person after 33 years. A 1934 graduate of LaGrange High School, she was a member of the Kress Lunch Bunch, the LaGrange Lunch Group, the Gulf States Utilities Side Liners and several bowling leagues. Survivors include one daughter, Gail Foreman Reifsnider of Lake Charles; two sisters, Eva B. Raymer of Lake Charles and Clara B. Norwood of Rogers, Ark.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana. ORY, Lucinda B., Mrs. LCAP 1/12/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lucinda Brashser Ory, 82, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Ory died at 1:29 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in her residence. A native of Vinton, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She retired in 1980 from Gulf States Utility Co. as a sales person after 33 years. A 1934 graduate of LaGrange High School, she was a member of the Kress Lunch Bunch, the LaGrange Lunch Group, the Gulf States Utilities Side Liners and several bowling leagues. Survivors include one daughter, Gail Foreman Reifsnider of Lake Charles; two sisters, Eva B. Raymer of Lake Charles and Clara B. Norwood of Rogers, Ark.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. OWENS, Alberta, Mrs. LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta "Dolly" Owens, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11 in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Owens died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in her residence. A native of Baton Rouge, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1965. She retired from Franklins Dry Goods as an assistant manager of sales. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Owens of Lake Charles; two sons, Zachary Owens of Santa Fe, Texas and Douglas D. Owens of Moss Bluff; one half-sister, Helen Ione Tate of Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. OWENS, Alberta LCAP 1/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alberta "Dolly" Owens, 71, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. PATE, Effie J. LCAP 1/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Effie J. Pate, 89, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 12, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Mrs. Pate died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. PERCY,Margaret P., Mrs. LCAP 1/19/1999 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret "Sissie" Parsons Percy, 44, of Sylacausa, Ala. were at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in Forrest Lawn Funeral Home. The Revs. Leonard Sanderson and Grady Welch officiated. Burial was in Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Additional arrangements were under the direction of Curtis and Son Funeral Home of Sylacausa. Mrs. Percy died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Pineville. She was a graduate of Louisiana College and received a Master's of Religious Education from New Orleans Baptist Seminary. She was active in Baptist Women and the former GA-Acteen. She was director of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. She was school counselor at Goodwater Elementary School in Goodwater, Ala. Survivors include her husband, Dr. William E. Percy III; one brother, Charles Parsons of Pineville; and her mother, Mrs. Elma Parsons of Pineville. PERRY infant LCAP 1/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Baylee Clare Perry, infant daughter of Darby and Kimberly Perry, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. She died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Sulphur. Additional survivors include maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Brunson of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, Gerald and Barbara Perry of Sulphur; and paternal great-grandmother, Velma Perry of Sulphur. PETERS, Fea, Mrs. LCAP 1/25/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Fea Peters, 79, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 25, in Hackberry First Baptist Church. The Revs. Gerard Little and A.H. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Quitman Baptist Church Cemetery in Quitman under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Peters died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Quitman, she was a resident of Hackberry for the past 19 years. She was a retired nurses aide at Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hackberry. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara LaBove of Hackberry and Marilyn Bracy of Baton Rouge; and five grandchildren. PETERS, Fea LCAP 1/24/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Fea Peters, 79, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Sulphur. PHILLIPS, Muriel F. LCAP 1/5/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Muriel F. Phillips, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 5, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. PIERCE, Janette LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Janette Pierce, 57, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in her residence. PIERCE, Janette LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Janette Pierce, 57, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in her residence. PIERCE, Gary, Mrs. LCAP 1/15/1999 Memorial services for Mrs. Gary (Janette "Jan") Pierce, 57, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. The body was cremated. Mrs. Pierce died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in her residence. She was a native Weldon, Ark., and had lived in Amarillo, Texas, for most of her life before moving to Lake Charles in 1996. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Dwaine Stone and Scott Stone, both of Amarillo; three daughters, Carla Sue Hill of Amarillo, Krystal Downs of Iowa, La., and Misty Pierce of Lake Charles; two brothers, Jerry Collins of Snider, Texas, and Paul Collins of Richland, Utah; one sister, Margie Kroper of Richland; and eight grandchildren. PLAUCHE, Andrew L., Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Lane (Althea Livaudais) Plauche, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Harry D. Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, with a Scriptural Rosary Service at 7 p.m, in the funeral home Mrs. Plauche died at noon Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a member of a prominent New Orleans family and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Southwest Louisiana Bar Auxiliary, the Krewe of Mystique, the Lake Charles Junior League and the Planters League Garden Club. Survivors include her husband; one son, Andrew L. Plauche Jr. of New Orleans; two daughters, Mrs. James R. Nieset and Mrs. Michael J. McNulty III, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Herbert Syme Livaudais of New Orleans; four sisters, Jeanette Livaudais Chassaignac, Amelie Livaudais Philbin, June T. Livaudais and Mercedes Livaudais Wilkinson, all of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the General Scholarship Fund of Tulane University in New Orleans or St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, the family said. PLAUCHE, Andrew L., Mrs. LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Lane (Althea Livaudais) Plauche, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Harry D. Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, with a Scriptural Rosary Service at 7 p.m, in the funeral home Mrs. Plauche died at noon Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a member of a prominent New Orleans family and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Southwest Louisiana Bar Auxiliary, the Krewe of Mystique, the Lake Charles Junior League and the Planters League Garden Club. Survivors include her husband; one son, Andrew L. Plauche Jr. of New Orleans; two daughters, Mrs. James R. Nieset and Mrs. Michael J. McNulty III, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Herbert Syme Livaudais of New Orleans; four sisters, Jeanette Livaudais Chassaignac, Amelie Livaudais Philbin, June T. Livaudais and Mercedes Livaudais Wilkinson, all of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the General Scholarship Fund of Tulane University in New Orleans or St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, the family said. PORTIE, Sidney J., Mrs. LCAP 1/13/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Sidney J. (Amelia) Portie, 76, of Grand Chenier will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 13, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Portie died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. Survivors include her husband; one son, Jimmy Portie of Lake Charles; one daughter, Leta LeBlanc of Lake Charles; one brother, Ruffin Dyson of Grand Chenier; two sisters, May Miller of Grand Chenier and Tazie Benoit of Cameron; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. PULLARD, Clarence Sr. LCAP 1/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Clarence Pullard Sr., 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. QUAID, Jane V. LCAP 1/21/1999 HOMER -- Funeral services for Jane Victoria Quaid, 79, of Tempe, Ariz., will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Tempe Mortuary. Mrs. Quaid died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999. RADFORD, Willard E. Sr. LCAP 1/3/1999 Funeral services for Willard E. Radford Sr., 82, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Graveside services will be private under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Radford died at 6:49 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. A native of Holum, he lived in Lake Charles since 1955. He was the founder, owner and operator of Radford Buick, the oldest automobile dealership in the Lake Charles area. He was a past president of the Lake Charles Country Club, past president and member of the Louisiana Automobile Dealer's Association, a member of the National Automobile Dealer's Association and the Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce. He served as a first lieutenant bombardier in the Ninth Air Corps, 584th Bomber Squadron in the European Theater during World War II. Survivors include two sons, John William Radford and Will Radford Jr., both of Lake Charles; one half-sister, Mrs. Lois Grant of Pineville; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the McNeese Foundation or to Boys' Village, the family said. RAHBANY, Halim LCAP 1/4/1999 Funeral for Halim Rahbany, 88, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 9:23 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 3, in a Houston hospital. RAHBANY, Halim LCAP 1/5/1999 Funeral services for Halim Rahbany, 88, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Petroula Reuhlen will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Rahbany died at 9:23 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Shweir, Lebanon, he had lived in Lake Charles for 51 years. While in Lebanon, he taught at the American University. He was in the first class at McNeese Junior College. During World War II, he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Division operating in the European Theater. He owned and operated Rahbany Brothers Liquor Store for 35 years. Survivors include one brother, Costa Rahbany of Lebanon; and one sister, Mrs. T.S. Nagem of Lake Charles. RASBERRY, Jane BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Jane Rasberry, 81, of T-Mamou, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in the T-Mamou Cemetery. She died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in a Jennings care center. RAY, Elaine LCAP 1/8/1999 PORTLAND, Texas -- Graveside services for Elaine Ray, 79, of Corpus Christi, Texas, will be today, Jan. 8, in San Patricio Memory Gardens. Arrangements are by New Funeral Options of Corpus Christi. Mrs. Ray died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999. REED, Sanders Sr. LCAP 1/9/1998 Funeral services for Sanders Reed Sr., 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Reed died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron and a resident of Lake Charles most of his life, he moved to Iowa 10 years ago. He was a member of Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors include three sons, Garland Reed of Cameron and James Carl Reed and Sanders Reed Jr., both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Joyce Thibodeaux, Lovenia Semien, both of Iowa, La. and Sylvia Marie Williams and Mary Darline Sanders, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Sylvia Guidry of San Francisco; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. REED, Sanders Sr. LCAP 1/10/1999 Funeral services for Sanders Reed Sr., 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Reed died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron and a resident of Lake Charles most of his life, he moved to Iowa 10 years ago. He was a member of Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors include three sons, Garland Reed of Cameron, James Carl Reed and Sanders Reed Jr., both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Joyce Thibodeaux, Lovania Semien, both of Iowa, Sylvia Marie Williams and Mary Darline Sanders, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Sylvia Guidry of San Francisco; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. REESE, Mary L. LCAP 1/8/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Mary Louise Reese, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 8, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in the New Iberia hospital. REICH, Donald A. LCAP 1/12/1999 Memorial services for Donald Arthur Reich, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gerald Voie will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Reich died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Quincy, Ill., he lived in Lake Charles for 17 years, coming from Ohio. He received a doctorate degree from University of Missouri. He was a research chemist for PPG Industries. He was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Joan Reich; one daughter, Susan Beane of Longmont, Colo.; and one brother, Ronald Reich of Texas. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or to charity of choice, the family said. REICH, Donald LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Donald Reich, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Lake Charles. RICHARD, Clet LCAP 1/15/1999 RAYNE -- Funeral services for Clet Richard, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne. Mr. Richard died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in his residence. ROBERTS, Leanna J., Mrs. LCAP 1/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Leanna Joseph Roberts, 76, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 5 a.m. Thursday in a local hospital. ROBERTS, Margaret Ann LCAP 1/10/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Margaret Ann "Peg" Roberts, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Roberts died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Tulsa, Okla., and a resident of Westlake and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, William "Bill" Bourdier of Crowley and Howard Bourdier of Westlake; three daughters, Ceillia Bourdier and Varnelle Albricht, both of Sulphur, and Margaret Bourdier of Vinton; one sister, Betty Sue Marple of Tulsa; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ROBERTS, Leanna J.J. LCAP 1/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Leanna Joseph Jones Roberts, 76, will be at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jimmy Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park, with dismissal at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the church chapel. Mrs. Roberts died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ville Platte, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Hilton Joseph, Elton Joseph, Raliegh Joseph and Rev. Jimmy Joseph; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Vital; one brother, Leroger Jones; three sisters, Mrs. Rosetta Malbrew, Mrs. Mahilda Dix and Mrs. Winnie Pearl Malbrew, all of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. ROBERTS, Margaret A. LCAP 1/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Margaret A. Roberts, 64, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. ROBINSON, Frank B. LCAP 1/2/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Frank B. Robinson, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in Toledo Bend Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Robinson died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998 in Beaumont, Texas. ROZAS, Dorothy D., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 JENNINGS -- Memorial services for Mrs. Dorothy Davis Rozas, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 in First Presbyterian Church. Her body was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Rozas died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998, in a Houston hospital. RUSSELL, Hattie LCAP 1/9/1998 HAWTHORNE COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Hattie Russell, 92, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 9, in Pine Grove Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died Friday, Jan. 1 1999, in the Leesville hospital. RYAN, Scott LCAP 1/19/1999 HENDERSON, Texas -- Funeral services for Scott Ryan, 20, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 19 in Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Sceroler will officiate. Interment will be in Rusk County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Ryan died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999. A native of Lake Charles, he lived most of his life in Rusk County, Texas. He worked construction for John Wright Construction. He was a member of London Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Tammi Jordan Ryan; one son, Tristen Ryan of Henderson, Texas; two sisters, Laura Fowlkes of Henderson and Lynette Ryan of Carthage, Texas; his parents, Val and Joy Ryan of Henderson, Texas; and his grandparents, Jim and Teresa Ryan and LaVerne Lanier, all of Lake Charles. SANDERS, Robert L.Jr. LCAP 1/2/1999 McNARY -- Funeral services for Robert Lee Sanders Jr., 27, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in Magnolia Baptist Church. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Sanders died at 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, in an accident. SAVANT, Rodney LCAP 1/18/1999 Funeral services for Rodney Savant, 79, are at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6:30 p.m.; and 8 - 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Savant died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 45 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked overseas as a mechanic for Morrison-Knudseson for many years. He was a member of Operating Engineers, Local 406. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Gaspard Savant; one sister, Mrs. Ida Ford of Lake Charles; and numerous nieces and nephews. SELF, Myrtis D., Mrs.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtis Nora Dunn Self, 75, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Elder Gerald Read will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Self died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Toro, she was a resident of Westlake and a lifelong member of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church of Merryville. She attended Pisgah High School before moving to Westlake. Survivors include one son, Donald Self of Westlake; one daughter, Dianna Robertson of Sulphur; two sisters, Mora Clifton and Jodia Miller, both of Westlake; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. SELF, Myrtis J., Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtis J. Self, 75, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Elder Gerald Read will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Self died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Toro, she was a resident of Westlake. She was a member of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Donald Self of Westlake; one daughter, Dianne Robertson of Sulphur; two sisters, Mora Clifton and Jody Miller, both of Westlake; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SHAW Infant LCAP 1/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Destiny Renee Shaw, infant daughter of Quanton Shaw and Adrienne White of Glenmora, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery. The infant died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. SHAW Infant LCAP 1/25/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Destiny Renee Shaw, infant daughter of Quanton Shaw and Adrienne White of Glenmora, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. The infant died Thursday in a Shreveport hospital. SIMMONS, Jack F. LCAP 1/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jack F. Simmons, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Simmons died at 7:02 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 in his residence. SIMMONS, Ogia M., Mrs. LCAP 1/11/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Ogia Mae Williams Simmons, 87, 211 N. Lincoln St., will be at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Thr Rev. Robert L. Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 10 a.m Tuesday at the church until the time of services. Ms. Simmons died Thursday, Jan . 7, 1999, in her residence. A native of Washington, La., she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church where she was a a member of the senior mission, a missionary, a member of the senior choir and a member of the prayer band. Survivors include six sisters, Virgie Williams, Bertha Sanders, Magnolia Smith, Naomi Alston, all of Houston; Martha Washington of Port Arthur, Texas, and Ruth Mack of Simmesport; two brothers, Aaron Williams of Port Arthur and Willie James Williams of Houston; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. SIMMONS, Ogie Mae, Mrs. LCAP 1/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ogie Mae Simmons, 85, of 211 North Lincoln will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Thursday in her residence. SINGLETARY, Henry F. LCAP 1/3/1999 WOODLAWN -- Funeral services for Henry Fuqua Singletary, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Woodlawn Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Singletary died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999. SINGLETARY, Henry F. LCAP 1/4/1999 WOODLAWN -- Funeral services for Henry Fuqua Singletary, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 in Woodlawn Baptist Church. The Rev. Ray Shawa Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 4 - 10 p.m. today; and 9 - 11 a.m. and from noon Tuesday. Mr. Singletary died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999. A native of the village of Grant, he lived in Woodlawn for the last 48 years. He attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute and McNeese Jr. College. He served in the Army Air Force in India during WWII from 1943 to 1946. He retired from Citcon in 1982. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was a member of the Lacassine Boosters Club. Survivors include his wife, Lula Singletary; three daughters, Mrs. James C. (Christine) Nicholson of Lake Charles, Mrs. David A. (Kathy) Guidry of Metairie and Mrs. James N. (Carol) Gump Jr. of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; two brothers, Corbett Bryan Singletary of Jennings, T.G. "Bill" Singletary of New Orleans; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Cora) DeJean of Brentwood, Tenn.; and six grandchildren. SKIPPER, Delored P., Mrs. LCAP 1/1/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Delores Poydres Skipper, 66, will be at 10 am Saturday, Jan 2, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation id 6-9pm today. Mrs. Skipper died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Carencro, she was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Arnold Skipper of Houston and Spencer Skipper of Lake Charles; three daughters, Ramona Duffy of Carencro and Lorraine Skipper and Rhonda Poydres, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-granchildren. SLAUGHTER, Murphy LCAP 1/19/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Murphy Slaughter of Vidrine will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. SLAUGHTER, Murphy LCAP 1/21/1999 VIDRINE -- Funeral services for Murphy Slaughter, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Slaughter died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in his residence. SMITH, William K. LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral services for William Kimbrell Smith, 62, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Alexandria and had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. He retired as a supervisor with AT&T after 34 years of service and was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Nesmith Smith of Ragley; two sons, Robert Warren Smith of Lake Charles and James Paul Smith of Spring, Texas; two daughters, Susan Carol Duplechin of DeRidder and Donna Kay Oliver of Moss Bluff; one brother, Leslie Paul Smith of Missouri City, Texas; one sister, Charlotte Gafford of Lake Charles; his mother, Lettie Alexa Owen of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SMITH, William K. LCAP 1/13/1999 Funeral services for William Kimbrell Smith, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Alexandria and had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. He retired as a supervisor with AT&T after 34 years of service and was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Nesmith Smith of Ragley; two sons, Robert Warren Smith of Lake Charles and James Paul Smith of Spring, Texas; two daughters, Susan Carol Duplechin of DeRidder and Donna Kay Oliver of Moss Bluff; one brother, Leslie Paul Smith of Missouri City, Texas; one sister, Charlotte Gafford of Lake Charles; his mother, Lettie Alexa Owen of Lake Charles;13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SMITH, Harry L. LCAP 1/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Harry L. Smith, 54, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. SMITH, Grace C. LCAP 1/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Grace Crochet Smith, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died at 3:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. SMITH, Elsie A., Mrs. LCAP 1/25/1999 SOILEAU -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Ann Smith, 53, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 25, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Smith died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in a Garland, Texas, hospital. SMITH, William K. LCAP 1/14/1999 Funeral services for William Kimbrell Smith, 62, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Alexandria and had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. He retired as a supervisor with AT&T after 34 years of service and was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Nesmith Smith of Ragley; two sons, Robert Warren Smith of Lake Charles and James Paul Smith of Spring, Texas; two daughters, Susan Carol Duplechin of DeRidder and Donna Kay Oliver of Moss Bluff; one brother, Leslie Paul Smith of Missouri City, Texas; one sister, Charlotte Gafford of Lake Charles; his mother, Lettie Alexa Owen of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SMITH, George Sr. LCAP 1/8/1999 Funeral services for George Smith Sr., 56, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mr. Smith died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Rayne, he was a resident of Lake Charles for most of his life. He was employed for five years at Nu-Tec Technology as a shop hand. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Anita Smith; two sons, Karel Smith of Lake Charles and Michael W. Smith of Iowa; three brothers, Roy Smith of Ragley, Ray Smith of Atlanta, Ga. and Robert Leger of Lake Charles; two sisters, Betty Granger of Lake Charles and Shirley Duhon of Tennessee; his father, W.M. Smith of Lake Charles; and three grandsons. SMITH, George Sr. LCAP 1/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for George Smith Sr., 56, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. SMITH, W. Dunham Sr. LCAP 1/3/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for W. Dunham "Doc" Smith Sr., 86, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday in the Jennings hospital. SMITH, Harry L. LCAP 1/5/1999 Funeral services for Harry L. Smith, 55, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dodd will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Smith died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Searcy, Ark., he lived in Lake Charles for the past 41 years. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, and he attended McNeese. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated Shooter's Supply, and was a boilermaker with the Boilermakers Local 79. Survivors include two sons, Shannon and Shane Smith, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Shari Smith of Lake Charles; his mother, Inez Smith of Lake Charles; and one granddaughter. SMITH, Ivy LCAP 1/20/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Ivy Smith, 88, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 20, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in Leesville. SMITH, Wilbern R. LCAP 1/9/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Wilbern Ray "Wiggie" Smith, 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in the Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Hennigan and Douglas Holley will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Smith died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. A native of Fields, he lived most of his life in DeQuincy. He was a graduate of Hyatt High School and was a pump technician for 16 years.He was a member of Masonic Lodge 279, the B-B-Q team in DeQuincy and was past president of Hyatt Alumni. He was a nominee for the DeQuincy Civic Award in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Nelda D. Smith; two sons, Wilbern "Scooter" Smith and Gordon S. Smith, both of DeQuincy; one daughter, Cathy Breaux of DeQuincy; two brothers, Gerald Smith of DeQuincy and Bud Smith of Fields; four sisters, Jane Whitman, Donnis Ezernack and Ann Pierce, all of DeQuincy, and Margaret Jones of Nettleton, Miss.; and six grandchildren. SMITH, Wm. Dunham LCAP 1/4/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Wm. Dunham "Doc" Smith Sr., 86, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Smith died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Roanoke, he was a resident of Jennings most of his life. He was a graduate of Jennings High School in 1931. He was a retired sales representative for Triangle Shell, Inc. He was a former member of Jennings Golf Club. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church where he was a usher. Survivors include four sons, Wm. Dunham Smith Jr. and Francis L. "Frank" Smith, both of Lafayette, Jerrold W. "Jerry" Smith of Lake Charles and Charles C. "Chuck" Smith of Jennings; four daughters, Mrs. Darrell C. (Kathryn H. "Kay") Ward and M. Suzanne Smith, both of Lake Charles, Mrs. Henry C. (Patricia Ann) Voorhies III of Shreveport and Marilyn E. Smith of Lafayette; one brother, Dr. W. Sweeney Smith of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. A.A. (Harriet) Adams of Jennings; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice or masses, the family said. SMITH, George Sr. LCAP 1/7/1999 Funeral services for George Smith Sr., 56, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Smith died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Rayne, he was a resident of Lake Charles most of his life. He was employed for five years at Nu-Technology as a ship hand. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Anita Smith; two sons, Karel Smith of Lake Charles and Michael W. Smith of Iowa, La.; three brothers, Roy Smith of Ragley, Ray Smith of Atlanta, Ga. and Robert Leger of Lake Charles; two sisters, Betty Granger of Lake Charles and Shirley Duhon of Tennessee; and three grandsons. SONNIER, Tonice , Mrs. LCAP 1/26/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Tonice "Elvira" Sonnier, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today until time of services. Mrs. Sonnier died at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, in an Oberlin care center. She was a resident of Kinder most of her life before moving to Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Yvonne Guillory of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Gordon of Kinder and Etta Humphrey of Iowa; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SONNIER, Tonice , Mrs. LCAP 1/25/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Tonice "Elvira" Sonnier, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Sonnier died at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, in an Oberlin care center. She was a resident of Kinder most of her life before moving to Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Yvonne Guillory of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Garden of Kinder and Etta Humphrey of Iowa; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SPEARS, Lemuel R. LCAP 1/26/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lemuel Ray Spears, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Spears died at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. SPENCER, Gustavia M., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 IOTA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Gustavia Marie Spencer, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Progress Baptist Church. Burial will be in Iota Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in Eunice. Mrs. Spencer died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999. ST. GERMAIN, Adele LCAP 1/12/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Adele St. Germain, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 12, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. St. Germain died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. STACY, Artie G. LCAP 1/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Artie Gayle Stacy, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pine Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Stacy died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in his residence. A longtime Carlyss businessman, he was co-owner of Stacy and Son Appliances and Stacy's Chute 13 Western Store. He retired from Local 106 as a plumber and steamfitter, and he worked in the construction industry for many years. He was active for many years in the 4-H, FFA and rodeo programs. Survivors include his wife, Mona M Stacy of Carlyss; two daughters, Vicki Gayle LaBure and Wendi S. Clement, both of Carlyss; two sons, Ricky "Bubba" Stacy and Scotty A. Stacy, both of Carlyss; nine grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. STAGG, Mary H., Mrs. LCAP 1/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Ellen Haber Stagg will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 5:35 p.m. Monday in her residence. STAGG, Mary Ellen H. LCAP 1/20/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Haber Stagg, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Tursday, Jan. 21, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Tom Reighney will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Stagg died at 5:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in her residence. A native of Houston, she lived most of her life in Jennings. She graduated from Jennings High School, attended Center College in Danville, Ky., and graduated from Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches with a degree in lower elementary education. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Entre Nous Club, Literary Guild of Jennings, Jennings Diamond Jubilee Committee and served on the boards of directors of Haywood Oil Company and Riverside Irrigation Company. Survivors include one son, the Rev. Philip Lowell Stagg of Bogalusa; one daughter, Cynthia Pearl Ivey of Jennings; one brother, Homer Philip Haber of Port Arthur, Texas; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Mary Ellen Haber Stagg Memorial Scholarship Fund at Center College, 600 West Walnut Street, Danville, KY 40422 (Attn: William H. Breeze) or to the First Presbyterian Church of Jennings, the family said. STAGG, Harold LCAP 1/8/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Harold Stagg, 86, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the Jennings hospital. STAGG, Harold LCAP 1/9/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Harold Stagg, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood 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. Mr. Stagg died at 4:52 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Church Point, he was a former resident of Eunice and a resident of Jennings for 41 years. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. He was a retired employee of the Atlantic Richfield Oil Company and was later employed by the Capitol City Hardware and Implement Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Builders Sunday School class. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosemary Webster Stagg; three sons, Malcolm Stagg and Stephen Stagg, both of Jennings, and Dr. Vaughan Stagg of Pittsburg, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Danny (Alice) Phillips of Baton Rouge and Mrs. John (Rosemary) Sabatier of Jennings; two brothers, Darwin Stagg of Sacramento, Calif., and James Stagg of Sulphur; one sister, Edith Stagg of Eunice; and nine grandchildren. STAMPER, Allie F. LCAP 1/16/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Allie Fontenot Stamper, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mrs. Stamper died at 9:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. STANLEY, Carlton L. LCAP 1/4/1999 SINGER -- Graveside services for Carlton L. Stanley, 91, of DeQuincy will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 in Newlin Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mr. Stanley died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital. STANLEY, Murry Ann LCAP 1/20/1999 Funeral services for Murry Ann Stanley, 54, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Stanley died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Jerry Glenn DeWitt of Sulphur; and her father and stepmother, Murry and Brigitte Fontenot of Lake Charles. STEIN, Marjorie LCAP 1/24/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Marjorie Stein, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Stein died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a native of New Iberia and had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Wilson J. Stein; three sons, Raymond Stein of Sulphur, Todd Stein of Carlyss and Turk Stein of California; two daughters, Gail Darbonne of Carlyss and Wanda Chaumont of Lake Charles; one brother, Leroy Thibodeaux of New Iberia; two sisters, Joyce Dore of New Iberia and Gladys Broussard of Franklin; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. STEWART, Sheldon W. LCAP 1/25/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Sheldon W. Stewart, 83, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Jon Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today. Mr. Stewart died at 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, in a DeRidder care center. He was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. He was a veteran of the Army, serving during WW II. He was formerly employed by DeRidder Motor Company, Sartor-Clanton Inc. and owner of Steward Auto Sales. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of DeRidder. He was a member of American Legion Post 27 and VFW Post 3619. Survivors include his wife, Jean N. Stewart; one son, Tom Stewart of Houston; one sister, Thelma Stewart Moorhead of Pineville; and two grandchildren. STINE, Virgil E. LCAP 1/13/1999 Funeral services for Virgil E. Stine, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. M.J. Bruney will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m.. Mr. Stine died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Cisne, Ill., he had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1953. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps and a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 969. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Batchelor Stine of Lake Charles; one son, Bennie E. Stine of Sulphur; one daughter, JoAnn Benoit of Lake Charles; one brother, Newell Stine of Cisne, Ill.; three sisters, Alice Watson and Hazel Reel, both of Cisne, Ill., and Helen Crosby of Belvidere, Ill.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. STORM, W.M. LCAP 1/16/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Memorial services for W.M. "Bill" Storm, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in Quail Ridge Bible Church. A memorial service was held Friday in First United Methodist Church in Many under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. The body was donated for medical research. Mr. Storm died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999. He was a native of Custer, Okla. He retired from Turner Industries of Baton Rouge after worked for more than 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Rene Storm of Many; two daughters, Kathy Griffin and Nancy Cockerham, both of Baton Rouge; two stepdaughters, Krystal Sawyer of Denver and Misty Everette of Killeen, Texas; two stepsons, Clay Sawyer of Los Angeles and Scott Sawyer of Hammond; one sister, Helen White of Baton Rouge; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Quail Ridge Bible Church or the church of choice, the family said. STRACENER, Olean, Mrs. LCAP 1/23/1999 COLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY -- Graveside services for Mrs. Olean Stracener, 52, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 23, in Smyrna Cole Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Stracener died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. STUTZMAN, David T. LCAP 1/12/1999 PORT NECHES, Texas -- Funeral services for David Thomas Stutzman, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Livingston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa, La. Mr. Stutzman died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. SULLIVAN, Dazzel "Ed" LCAP 1/10/1999 Funeral services for Dazzel Edison "Ed" Sullivan, 81, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Smith County, Miss., under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of Raleigh, Miss. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today. Mr. Sullivan died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Smith County and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 37 years. He was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and the Korean War. He was a real estate agent with Guillory Real Estate and was a retired appraiser for the Federal Housing Administration. Survivors include two sons, Robert Desmaris Sullivan of New Orleans and Darrell Sullivan of Lake Charles; four daughters, Gwen Granger of Mandeville, Pamela Sullivan Williams of Hermiston, Ore., Patricia Sullivan-Thompson of Wellington, New Zealand, and Darlene DeVillier of Alexandria; three sisters, Guthrie Puckett, Velma Cole and Mellie Jones, all of Smith County; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Jessie James Dassinger, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Dassinger died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in Sulphur. TATE, Mary J. LCAP 1/3/1999 Funeral services for Mary N. Johnwell Tate, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Tate died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Irvin Jay Tate and Joseph Tate, both of Lake Charles; one daughter Dorothy Tate of Lake Charles; two brothers, Claude Johnwell of Eunice and Louis Johnwell of Palmdale, Calif.; one sister, Odelia Barriere of Houston; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. TATE, Mary N. LCAP 1/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary N. Tate, 88, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. THEALL, Gilbert LCAP 1/10/1999 Funeral services for Gilbert Theall, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:30-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Theall died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in Lumberton, Texas. A native of Abbeville, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He had retired from Bolton Ford after 62 years of service as a salesman. Survivors include his wife, Neely Hebert Theall; one daughter, Brenda Harrington of Lumberton; two brothers, Sam and Harry Theall, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Margaret Walker of Beaumont, Texas; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. THEALL, Gilbert LCAP 1/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Gilbert Theall, 92, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Texas. THIBODEAUX, Ether , Mrs. LCAP 1/6/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Ether Thibodeaux, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 6, in St. James Baptist Church. The Rev. Warren Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. at the church. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Fullington, she had lived in Vinton most of her life. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Dora Worthy of Vinton; one son, Eddie Thibodeaux of Vinton; two brothers, Eddie Dailey of Orange, Texas and Homer Dailey of Vinton; two sisters, Mrs. Ollive Viltz of Orange and Mrs. Bernice Grogan of Vinton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. THIBODEAUX, Ether, Mrs. LCAP 1/5/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Ether Thibodeaux, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, in St. James Baptist Church. The Rev. Warren Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Fullington, she had lived in Vinton most of her life. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Dora Worthy of Vinton; two brothers, Eddie Dailey of Orange, Texas and Homer Dailey of Vinton; two sisters, Mrs. Ollive Viltz of Orange and Mrs. Bernice Groan of Vinton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. THIBODEAUX, Ether, Mrs. LCAP 1/3/1999 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ether Thibodeaux, 82, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died at Saturday in the Sulphur hospital. THIBODEAUX, Theresa LCAP 1/22/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Theresa Thibodeaux, 70, of will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 22, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Thibodeaux died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Rayne and had lived in Holly Beach for more than 50 years. She was owner and operator of T and T General Merchandise Store (Thibodeaux's Grocery) for 45 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Holly Beach. Survivors include one son, Michael J. Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; three daughters, Linda Touchet of Holly Beach, Rebecca LeBlanc of Sulphur and Patty Mathieu of Lake Charles; four brothers, Ed Richard of Lafayette, Lucien Richard Jr. of Eunice, Donald Richard of Rayne and Dudley Richard of Maurice; three sisters, Yvonne Istre of Carlyss and Helen Brown and Hazel Patin, both of Rayne; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. TOWNLEY, Roy M., Mrs. LCAP 1/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Roy Mae Townley, 73, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Saturday in St. Louis, Mo. TOWNLEY, Roy Mae , Mrs. LCAP 1/12/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Roy Mae Townley, 73, of Waynesville, Mo. will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in Pitkin Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Drakes Fork Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Townley died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in a St. Louis, Mo., hospital. TRAHAN infant LCAP 1/2/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Bryce Chandler Trahan, infant son of Troy and Melissa Crochet Trahan, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in China Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. TULLOS, Andrew J. Jr. LCAP 1/25/1999 SHREVEPORT -- Graveside services for Andrew Jackson Tullos Jr., 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 25, in Forest Park Cemetery. Memorial services will be in Lake Charles at a later date. The Rev. McNair Smith will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Osborn Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Tullos died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999. A native of Shreveport, he lived most of his adult life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Byrd High School and Cornell University School of Hotel Administration where he was a member of Theta Chi fraternity and the Cornell University golf team. He served in the Army Quartermaster Corp from 1953-1955. He was a fourth-generation hotel operator. He developed or managed many hotels in Louisiana and Texas during the last 43 years. He was past president of both the Louisiana Restaurant and Hotel associations. He was involved in many civic activities in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Lola May Tharpe Tullos; five sons, Andrew Jackson Tullos III and John Edwin Tullos, both of Lake Charles, Marshall Stewart Tullos of Dallas, Texas, Edgar Allen Tullos of Sulphur and Sidney Kirk Tullos of Lagrange, Ga.; one sister, Peggy Dean St. Martin; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice, the family said. TURNER, Clarence LCAP 1/4/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clarence Turner, 81, of Hackberry will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Sulphur hospital. TURNER, Clarence LCAP 1/5/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Clarence Turner, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 1, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohlor will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the Hackberry Community Center. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mr. Turner died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Maurice, he was a resident of Hackberry. He was a tugboat captain most of his life. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Hackberry. Survivors include one son, Freeman "Blackie" Turner of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ida Vincent of Kaplan, Audry Harrington of Abbeville and Anna Turner Jones of Gibson; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. VENRIGHT, Bulah LCAP 1/16/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Bulah Venright, 88, will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 16, in Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in Southside Memorial Park under direction of Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died at 10:32 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in her residence. VENWRIGHT, Bulah LCAP 1/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Bulah Venwright, 88, will be announced by H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. VICARS, Elzie B. LCAP 1/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Elzie Bruce Vicars, 58, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mr. Vicars died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in Leesville. VIDRINE, Willie R. LCAP 1/24/1999 BUNKIE -- Funeral arrangements for Willie R. Vidrine, 59, of Westlake, will be announced by Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. He died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital. VINCENT, Amos J. LCAP 1/5/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Amos John Vincent, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. M.J. Bernard will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in Little Chenier under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Vincent died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a ferry boat captain. He was a member of the Rethread "Recycled Teenagers" Motorcycle Club, American Legion and the drainage board. Survivors include his wife, Louverta Vincent; three sons, Harold J. Vincent of Creole, Stafford P. Vincent of Lake Charles and Kevin J. Vincent of Cameron; one daughter, Cynthia A. Fawvor of Grand Lake; two sisters, Dorothy Manuel of Milton, Tenn. and Linda Dahlen of Creole; his mother, Allie Vincent of Creole; and six grandchildren. VINCENT, Katherine, Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine "Kitty" Vincent, 67, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Vincent died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Arcadia, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. She served on the Board of Episcopal Day School, was a member of the Junior League and Chairman of the Nearly New Shop. She was a charter member of the Krewe of Mystique, and a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, the DAR and PEO. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Survivors include her husband, R. Wayne Vincent; one son, Burton R. Vincent of Lake Charles; two daughters, Vicki Vincent Stulb and Kathy Vincent Hanudel, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Isabel T. Painter of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Day School of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, the family said. VITAL, Carrie Eugene LCAP 1/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Carrie Eugene Vital, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. VITAL, Carrie E., Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Eugene Vital, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Vital died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of Iowa. Survivors include seven sons, Gerald and Willie Vital, both of Lake Charles, and Lee Vital Jr., Alvin, Rogers, Donald and Mervin Vital, all of Iowa, La.; eight daughters, Celeste Gradney of Fenton, Carrie Guillory and Mary Simon, both of Lake Charles, Rose Ozane, Eunice Bellard, Catherine Bellard, Carolyn Ramirez and Eve Vital, all of Iowa; one brother, Frank Eugene of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Celeste Vital of Lake Charles and Cever Cole of New York, N.Y.; 60 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. VOELKER, Theresa ,Sr. LCAP 1/23/1999 ALGIERS -- Funeral services for Sr. Theresa Voelker, M.S.C. (AKA Sr. Imelda), 84, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Jan. 23, in Our Lady of Holy Cross Chapel. Burial will be in the congregation's mausoleum under direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Visitation begins with a Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Sr. Voelker died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of New Orleans, she entered the Marianites of Holy Cross novitiate on Dec. 8, 1934, professed vows of poverty, chastity and obedience on Aug. 10, 1936, and final vows on Aug. 10, 1939, in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Chapel at Holy Angels in New Orleans. She both taught and served as principal for five years at Sts. Peter and Paul and six years at St. Cecilia School. She then spent 10 years at the Academy of the Holy Angels teaching both on the elementary and secondary levels in New Orleans. Her teaching career continued as principal for one year in Ville Platte, five years in Lake Charles, five years at Holy Name of Mary in Algiers, six years at St. Christopher in New Orleans and two at St. Margaret in Lake Charles. She also taught for 12 years in the public school system of New Orleans, and she served there as a reading consultant. She also served three years at St. Martin Manor. In her retirement at Our Lady of Holy Cross Convent, Sr. Theresa continued her ministry to the poor, the home bound and a ministry of prayer. Survivors include two nieces, Pat Lonardo and Mary Ann Willis; one nephew, Anthony Imbraguglio; and many grand-nieces. Memorials may be made to Marianites of Holy Cross Retirement Fund, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131-7399, the family said. WALKER, Edmund, Mrs. LCAP 1/16/1999 RAYMOND -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Edmund (Pearl Broussard) Walker, 75, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. She died at 3:30 p.m. Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. WALKER, Edmund , Mrs.BECNEL, Lillian M. LCAP 1/17/1999 RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edmund (Pearl Broussard) Walker, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in Raymond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Thomas Beeler will officiate. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:30-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Walker died at 4:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of the Hathaway and Raymond area, she was a retired hairdresser, a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Adult Sunday School class. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Kirk Walker of Welsh and Darrell Walker of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. Torphy (Barbara) Avant of Lafayette; two brothers, Hillard Broussard of Lake Charles and Walter Broussard of Jennings; two sisters, Mrs. Wilfred (Hilda) Broussard of Lake Charles and Mrs. Louis (Margaret) Dronet of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WATSON, Christopher H. LCAP 1/6/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Christopher Harvey "C.H." Watson, 80, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. WATSON, William D. LCAP 1/13/1999 Funeral services for William D. Watson, 73, will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. Dole Wells will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery in Shreveport. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Watson died at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lion City, Ark., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 22 years. He was a graduate of Fair Park High School in Shreveport and attended Centenary College. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and participated in the invasion on Okinawa. He worked over 40 years for Bell Telephone, both in the Shreveport area and as a supervisor in the Lake Charles office before transferring to Birmingham, Ala., where he retired as office manager. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Gene (Gee) Watson of Lake Charles; two daughters, Donna Rhee Watson Lambert and Melinda Lee Watson Hewitt, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Maureen Fulkerson of Shreveport and Audrey Lewis of Bossier City; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WATSON, Christopher H. LCAP 1/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Christopher Harvey "C.H." Watson, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 7, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Watson died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. WEINGARDEN, Donald J. LCAP 1/21/1999 ALBANY, N.Y. -- Funeral services for Donald James Weingarden will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in Griswald Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Weingarden died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in Albany. Survivors include one son, Donald M. Weingarden of Lake Charles; two daughters, both of New York; and four grandchildren. WELCH, Chad LCAP 1/1/1999 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Chad Welch of Calcasieu will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Monroe. WELCH, Vera Fae LCAP 1/9/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Vera Fae Welch will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Welch died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. WELCH, Chad LCAP 1/2/1999 CALCASIEU -- Funeral services for Chad Welch, 27, of Monroe, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, in Peniel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Welch died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, in his residence. WELLS, Celia, Mrs. LCAP 1/21/1999 SIMPSON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Celia Lee Wells, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in Simpson Church of God. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Wells died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. WELLS, Natalie LCAP 1/7/1999 LECOMPTE -- Funeral services for Natalie Ellen Wells, 12, of Oak Ridge, N.C., will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 7, from St. Martin Catholic Church. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in her residence. WESLEY, Tena C. LCAP 1/16/1999 LECOMPTE -- Funeral services for Tena Jane Clark Wesley will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Union Baptist Church, under direction of Winnfield Funeral Home. The Rev. William Dearborn will officiate. Mrs. Wesley died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. She graduated from Peabody High School and earned her bachelor's degree at Grambling State University and master's degree from Texas State University. She worked 37 years as a teacher at Longleaf Elementary School, Cheneyville Elementary and Forest Hill Elementary School in Rapides Parish. She was a member of Union Baptist Church where she served as the church secretary for more than 23 years and worked with its tutorial program. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star, Daughter of Isaac, AARP, Rapides Parish Voters Commission and Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include her husband, Henry Wesley Sr.; one son, Henry Wesley Jr. of Shreveport; four sisters, Lydia Clark Beloney and Elaine Clark, both of Lake Charles, Pearl Cobbs of Lecompte and Julia Lewis of Pineville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. WEST, L.C. LCAP 1/26/1999 OAKDALE --Funeral services for L.C. West, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. West died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in an Alexandria care center. WEST, Mayo LCAP 1/4/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Mayo West, 84, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 4 in Freedom Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy #1 Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mr. West died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. WHITE, Frederick LCAP 1/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Frederick White, 85, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. Henrietta Wolfe Funeral arrangements for Henrietta Wolfe, 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Sulphur hospital. WHITE, Catherine C., Mrs. LCAP 1/23/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Cabaniss White, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Tom Reighney will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. White died at 12:46 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Grove Hill, Ala., she resided in Jennings for 52 years. She was a graduate of Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette, Ala., and Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. She served as a surgical nurse in the Marine hospitals in Mobile and Memphis, Tenn., was a member of the Tuesday afternoon Bridge Club and attended First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son, Paul Gary White, III, of Kingwood, Texas; one daughter, Shelia Jo White-Evans, of Chinook, Wash.; four brothers, Bannie, Hiriam, Narvalee and George Cabaniss, all of Bay Minette, Ala.; three sisters, Leona Hartner and Roberta McClain, both of Bay Minette and Hazel Fallis of Mt. Airy, N.C.; and two grandchildren. WHITE, Carroll LCAP 1/7/1999 Graveside services for Carroll White, 59, of Pineville will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8 in Graceland Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in Pineville. WILLIAMS, Jeannette C. LCAP 1/9/1998 Funeral services for Jeannette Carriere "Auntie" Williams, 52, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in King's Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Armach and Demetrius Carriere will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Mrs. Williams died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in a Port Arthur hospital. A native of Opelousas, she spent her childhood in Lake Charles before moving to Chicago, Ill. Later she moved to Port Arthur where she was living at the time of her death. She was a member of World Apostolic Revival Church. Survivors include two sons, David and Jonathan Carriere, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Donna Marie Williams of Chicago; five brothers, Andrew Carriere of Oakland, Calif., Hilary and Joseph Carriere Jr., both of Lake Charles, Floyd Carriere of Chicago, and Ernest Carriere of Houston; three sisters, Dorithea Irish of Cape Cod, Mass., Gertrude Dokes of Chicago, and Margaret Carriere Hanchett of Port Arthur; her father, Joseph Carriere of Lawtell; her mother, Pauline Durousseau of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Jeanette C. LCAP 1/7/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jeanette Carrier Williams, 52, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. WITTLER, Melba I. LCAP 1/2/1999 Funeral services for Melba Irene Wittler, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, in University Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Wittler died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Beaumont, Texas, she lived in Lake Charles since 1942. She was a member of University Methodist Church. She worked as a bookkeeper for an automobile rental company. Survivors include her husband, Gene L. Wittler; one son, Michael L. Wittler, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Eileen Eskew of Jennings; one brother, John T. Price of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to University Methodist Church or University Methodist day care, the family said. WOLFE, Henrietta S. LCAP 1/26/1999 Funeral services for Henrietta Sallier Wolfe, 79, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 26, in Reeves CME Temple. The Rev. Robert Spencer will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Wolfe died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a former teacher at Washington High School, W.O. Boston, Second Ward and Oak Park Upward Bound. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board and was a Girl Scout and Campfire leader and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She was a Community Service steward, Sunday school teacher and choir member at Reeves CME Temple. Survivors include her husband, Wiley Wolfe; two sons, Matthew Sallier of Henderson, Ky., and Irving C. Sallier of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Taundra Wolfe of Lake Charles; one sister, Thelma Coverson of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. WOOD, John H. LCAP 1/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Graveside services for John Henry Wood, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 15, at Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Wood died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a native of Winnfield and a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Vera Wood of Sulphur; one daughter, Betty J. Burgess of Moss Bluff; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. WRIGHT, Leland C. LCAP 1/9/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Leland C. Wright, 84, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Wright died at 12:57 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital.