JULY 2000 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 2000 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ABBEY, Fern LCAP 7/5/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Fern Abbey, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, in Indian Bible Church. The Rev. John Cernek will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Abbey died at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Elton. She was a member of Indian Bible Church. She worked as a cook for Allen Parish Headstart and Little Indian School. Survivors include her husband, Roy M. Abbey of Elton; three daughters, Shelia Cernek of Gratiot, Wis., Mona Kogel of Livingston and Paula Manuel of Elton; one sister, Margaret John of Elton; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ABSHIRE, Leven, Mrs. LCAP 7/26/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Leven (Bernice ''Mama Bea'' LaPointe) Abshire, 73, of Grand Lake will be at 2 p.m.Thursday, July 27, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Revs. Aubrey Guilbeau and John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Abshire died at 5:18 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Indian Bayou and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years before moving to Grand Lake six years ago. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Kenny Abshire of Hayes, Va., Terry Abshire of Grand Lake, Troy Abshire of Lewisville, Texas and Scott Abshire of Humble, Texas; three daughters, Sandy Mire of Hackberry, Jo Hebert of Grand Lake and Mitsi Taylor of Cameron; one brother, Percy ''Pepe'' LaPointe of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Allen Broussard of Lake Arthur; three stepsisters, Malva Dugas of Jennings, Willamae Duhon of Creole and Marlene Perkins of Lake Arthur; her stepfather, George Broussard of Lake Arthur; 23 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ANDERSON, Louise R. LCAP 7/4/2000 Funeral services for Louise R. Anderson, 72, will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in Mill Street Church of Christ. The Rev. C.E. Gains will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Anderson died Friday, June 30, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born in New Iberia and was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Clayton Claude Jr. of Lake Charles; three stepdaughters, Wanda Anderson, Beverly Brantley and Georgia Anderson of Lake Charles; one stepson, Michael Boutte of Sulphur; four brothers, Murphy, Abraham, Percy and Raymond Rochon, all of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. ANDERSON, Mary T. LCAP 7/7/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Mary T. Anderson, 61, will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8, in Straight Way Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in West Fork Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Anderson died Monday, July 3, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Moss Bluff and was a member of Straight Way Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Alice Brown and Ethel Anderson, both of Moss Bluff; one sister, Rose January of Lake Charles; two brothers, James Green of Sulphur and Floyd Tillman of Westlake; and five grandchildren. ANDERSON, Mary T., Mrs. LCAP 7/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary T. Anderson, 61, of 1076 You Winn Road will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 5 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. ANDERSON, Louise LCAP 7/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Louise Anderson, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. ANDREWS, Mary C. LCAP 7/14/2000 Memorial services for Mary Crawford Andrews, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, in First Christian Church. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. The body was donated to science. Mrs. Andrews died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Austin, Texas. She was a native of Jacksonville, Fla. She was a graduate of Longwood College and a former school teacher. After residing in Virginia, Ohio and Indiana, she moved to El Lago, Texas, where she resided for 10 years. During her residence in the El Lago area, she served as president and vice president of the Clear Creek Country Theater and was involved in other community, political and medical groups, including the Republican Women's Club, American Cancer Society and American heart Association. She was a member of Taylor Lake Christian Church, where she served on the board and as a deacon. She moved to New Orleans in 1983, then to Lake Charles in 1990. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Paul Andrews of Austin, Texas, and Scott Andrews of Burbank, Calif.; one daughter, Terri Andrews-Cain of Houston; and six grandchildren. Donations may be made to First Christian Church, 2525 Second Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601, or to Reading Is Fundamental, P.O. Box 684794, Austin, TX 78768. ATWOOD, William S., Mrs. LCAP 7/27/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Mrs. William S. (Beatrice) Atwood, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 27, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Atwood died Sunday, July 23, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Norwood and had lived in Westlake for the past 60 years. She was a private duty nurse. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Westlake. Survivors include one daughter, Joan Atwood Odom of Pearland, Texas; and three grandchildren. AVIE, Lester LCAP 7/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Lester Avie, 64, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday. AVIE, Lester Sr. LCAP 7/21/2000 Funeral services for Lester "Boy" Avie Sr., 64, will be at 7 p.m. today, July 21, in Refuge Temple. The Rev. Leonard Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today at the church. Mr. Avie died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in Crowley. He was a native of Port Barre and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was employed as a truck driver at MI Drilling Fluid. He was a member of Refuge Temple. Survivors include four sons, Gabriel Wayne Avie and Ezra James Avie, both of Lake Charles, Batson Gilbert Avie and Lester Avie Jr., both of Houston; two daughters, Priscilla Avie and Racheal Avie, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Agnes Lute of Cameron, Marceline Hudson, Effie Bilbo, Thelma Slaughter and Margie Lubiu, all of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. AVIE, Lester Sr. LCAP 7/20/2000 Funeral services for Lester ''Boy'' Avie Sr., 64, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, in Refuge Temple. The Rev. Leonard Wilson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Avie died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in Crowley. A native of Port Barre, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was employed as a truck driver by MI Drilling Fluid. He was a member of Refuge Temple. Survivors include four sons, Gabriel Wayne Avie and Ezra James Avie, both of Lake Charles, and Batson Gilbert Avie and Lester Avie Jr., both of Houston; two daughters, Priscilla Avie and Racheal Avie, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Agnes Lute of Cameron and Marceline Hudson, Effie Bilbo, Thelma Slaughter and Margie Lubin, all of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. BADEAUX, John LCAP 7/1/2000 Funeral services for John Badeaux, 54, of LeBleu Settlement, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Badeaux died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Leonville and had lived in the Iowa area for the past 20 years. He served in the U.S. Marines for two years during the Vietnam War. He worked in the oilfield for 20 years with the Cliff Mock Co. as a district manager. He was a truck driver for Tubal-Cain for the past 1 1/2 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in LeBleu Settlement. Survivors include his wife, Mary Badeaux of LeBleu Settlement; one daughter, Fabrina Reed of Lake Charles; one son, John Brent Badeaux of North Carolina; two brothers, Joseph Lewis Badeaux of Topsy and Kenneth Ray Badeaux of Port Barre; five sisters, Nancy Lee Saizon of Leonville, Elsie Richard, Florence Lalonde and Loretta Fontenot, all of Lake Charles, and Denise Janise of Baton Rouge; and his mother, Florence Badeaux of Port Barre. BAILEY, Janet LCAP 7/5/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Janet Bailey, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 6, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Bailey died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. BARLOW, Sheryl J. LCAP 7/15/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Sheryl Jean Barlow, 35, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 15, in First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Greg Frasier and Herbert Bradford will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Barlow died Thursday, July 14, 2000, in her residence. A native of DeQuincy, she resided in Starks. Survivors include her husband, Danny Lynn Barlow of Starks; four sons, Lucas and Danny Barlow, both of Starks, and Derrick and Jody Barlow, both of Ragley; one daughter, Sheramie Barlow of Starks; one brother, Scott R. McKay of Starks; one sister, Shelly Johnson of Starks; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avis (Linda) McKay of Starks; and her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth McIntyre of Dickenson, Texas. BARLOW, Sheryl J. LCAP 7/16/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Sheryl Jean Barlow, 35, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 15, in First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Greg Frasier and Herbert Bradford will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Barlow died Thursday, July 14, 2000, in her residence. A native of DeQuincy, she resided in Starks. Survivors include her husband, Danny Lynn Barlow of Starks; four sons, Lucas and Danny Barlow, both of Starks, and Derrick and Jody Barlow, both of Ragley; one daughter, Sheramie Barlow of Starks; one brother, Scott R. McKay of Starks; one sister, Shelly Johnson of Starks; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avis (Linda) McKay of Starks; and her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth McIntyre of Dickenson, Texas. BAUDOIN, Adlas H. LCAP 7/27/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Adlas Hebert Baudoin, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 27, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Baudoin died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in the Crowley hospital. BELL, Dorothy W. LCAP 7/3/2000 Funeral services for Dorothy White Bell, 71, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 3, in Warren United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Bell died Sunday June 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Jeanerette. She was a member of Eastern Star Carmellia, Warren United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Survivors include three sons, Ivory C. Bell Jr., Thomas "TJ" Bell and Derek B. Bell, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Rebecca Bell and Laura Kennerson, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. BELLARD, Ambrose LCAP 7/20/2000 WELSH - Ambrose Bellard, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Jennings hospital. BELLARD, Ambrose LCAP 7/23/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Ambrose Bellard, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church Mausoleum. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today. Mr. Bellard died at 11:18 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Welsh area. He was a retired rice and cattle farmer. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dora O. Bellard of Welsh; one son, Daniel Bellard of Welsh; two daughters, Judy Duplechine of Kinder and Dorena Ardoin of Welsh; one sister, Virgie LaFleur of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. BELLARD, Emery, Mrs. LCAP 7/4/2000 EVANGELINE - Funeral services for Mrs. Emery (Bertile Miller) Bellard, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Miller-French Church Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Bellard died at 12:35 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. BENNETT, John LCAP 7/21/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for John "Big Five" Bennett, 34, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, in New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel in Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Bennett died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Welsh for most of his life. He was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester (Margie Harmon) Bennett Sr. of Welsh; nine brothers, Chester Bennett Jr., Nelson Bennett, Lester Bennett, Carl Bennett, Alfred Bennett, Stanley Bennett and Anthony Harmon, all of Welsh, Donald J. Harmon of Crowley and Eugene Vital of St. Paul, Minn.; two sisters, Dianne Vital of Jennings and Samantha Dugas of Welsh; and his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth T. Bennett of Welsh. BENNETT, John N. LCAP 7/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for John N. Bennett, 34, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. BERGERON, Burleigh LCAP 7/4/2000 Funeral services for Burleigh Bergeron, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Bergeron died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Birmingham, Ala. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 46 years. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Janel Bergeron of Lake Charles; three sons, Carl Bergeron of Chicago and Kirk Bergeron and Vince Bergeron, both of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Tina Joehl of Birmingham; two brothers, Harold Bergeron of Lake Charles and L.B. Bergeron of Mamou; one sister, Leona Thibodeaux of Houston; and six grandchildren. Donations may be made to the D.D. Bergeron Sokol Breast Cancer Research Laboratory, 1824 Sixth Ave. South, Room 205, Birmingham, Ala., 35294-3300, the family said. BERGERON, Burleigh L. LCAP 7/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Burleigh L. Bergeron, 69, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Birmingham, Ala. BERTAGNA, Ethel LCAP 7/15/2000 Graveside services for Ethel Bertagna, 90, of Sulphur, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, July 15, in Highland Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Bertagna died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. BERTAGNA, Ethel LCAP 7/16/2000 Graveside services for Ethel Bertagna, 90, of Sulphur, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, July 15, in Highland Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Bertagna died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. BERTRAND, Jeffery LCAP 7/21/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Jeffery Bertrand, 42, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. BERTRAND, Jeffrey P. LCAP 7/20/2000 GUEYDAN &emdash; Funeral services for Jeffrey Paul Bertrand, 42, will be at 6 p.m. today, July 22, from St. Peters Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Bertrand died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in his residence. BIAGAS, Edwin D. Sr. LCAP 7/4/2000 NORTH WALES, Pa. - Funeral services for Edwin D. Biagas Sr., 51, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, in Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church. Burial will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park under the direction of Longenecker Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Lake Charles arrangements are under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Biagas died Thursday, June 29, 2000. He was a native of Lake Charles and a 1966 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. He attended McNeese State College and Texas Southern University in Houston. He was president and CEO of Fairway Cadillac-Oldsmobile in Jenkintown, Pa. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Biagas of North Wales; two sons, Edwin Biagas Jr. and Kevin Biagas; one daughter, Shelly Biagas; seven brothers, Randy Biagas, Mark Biagas and John Biagas, all of Virginia, Alvin Biagas Jr. and Omar Biagas, both of Maryland, and Terell Biagas and Gerard Biagas, both of Lake Charles; six sisters, Darlene Biagas of New Orleans, Connie Thomas and Jacinta Poullard, both of Maryland, and Jeanette Durisseau, Bernadelle Higgins and Yvette Cradney, all of Lake Charles; his mother, Veda Biagas of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Donations may be made to Black Achievers of the Abington YMCA, P.O. Box 48, Jenkintown, PA 19046, the family said. BLAKE, James A. LCAP 7/21/2000 Funeral services for James Allen Blake, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Blake died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in a Houston hospital. He was a native of Kentwood and had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He retired from Coca-Cola, where he was a production manager for 43 years. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he was an active deacon for 41 years. He had also served on the Lay Renewal Team, deacon nominating committee, choir and was a Brotherhood president and a Sunday school teacher. He was an officer for the Carey Association and was a member of the Gideons and the Toast Master Club. He was involved in the prison ministry and the nursing home ministry. Survivors include his wife, Grace Cutrer Blake of Lake Charles; one son, James D. Blake of Lake Charles; two daughters, Patricia Sue Fontenot of Sulphur and Georgia Ann Brumley of The Woodlands, Texas; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, the family said. BLAKE, James A. LCAP 7/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for James A. Blake, 79, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Houston hospital. BLANEY, Evelena A. LCAP 7/4/2000 Funeral services for Evelena Armstrong Blaney, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in St. Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mrs. Blaney died at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born in Carencro and was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Memorial Church of God in Christ. She was a retired Sunday school teacher, usher, prayer and Bible band teacher and mission teacher. Survivors include six sons, Sam Blaney, Samuel Blaney, David Blaney, John Daniel Blaney, Joseph C. Blaney and Micheal W. Blaney, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Norva Lee Wilmore of Lake Charles, Ella Mae Phillips of Wilmington, Calif., and Lou Ella Campbell of Long Beach, Calif.; one brother, Junius L. Armstrong of Seattle; 28 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. BLANEY, Evelena A. LCAP 7/3/2000 Funeral services for Evelena Armstrong Blaney, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in St. Memorial Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Blaney died at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in a local hospital. BLOOM, Ruth LCAP 7/12/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ruth I. Bloom will be announced by Robison Funeral Homes. She died Monday 10 in her residence. BONIN, Louis Hill (Rena) Sr, Mrs.. LCAP 7/23/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Louis Hill (Rena) Bonin Sr., 92, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bonin died Saturday, July 22, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Lafayette and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the Altar Society, the Horizon 60 and the AARP. Survivors include one son, Glen Bonin of Sulphur; one daughter, Nada Landry of Lake Charles; one brother, Chester Broussard of Houston; one sister, Lillian Justillian of Houston; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. BOREN, William H. LCAP 7/17/2000 Memorial services for William Henry "Bill" Boren, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, in St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dorothy Sands will officiate. The body was donated to science. Mr. Boren died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2000, in a local care center. He was a native of Alexandria and had lived in Lake Charles for the last 25 years. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a deputy sheriff for Rapides Parish. He was a captain for American Citadel. He was a past member of the Shriners, Masons and American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Daphne Fontenot Boren of Lake Charles; and four sons, Brian Edward Boren of Bradenton, Fla., William Henry "Billy" Boren Jr. of Cincinnati; and Blake Edward Boren and James Farrell Picard, both of Lake Charles. Donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, the family said. BOUDREAU, Brad LCAP 7/18/2000 Funeral services for Brad Boudreau, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Boudreau died Monday, July 17, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles Survivors include one brother, Robert Field "Bob" Boudreau of Houston; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. "Bobby" (Margaret) Boudreau of Lake Charles; and his grandmother, Mrs. Wilmer J. (Opal) Boudreau of Lake Charles. Memorials can be made to the charity of choice, the family said. BOUDREAUX, Herbert L. Jr. LCAP 7/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Herbert L. Boudreaux Jr., 84, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Jennings hospital. BOUDREAUX, Herbert L. Jr. LCAP 7/11/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Herbert L. Boudreaux Jr., 84, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Boudreaux died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000, in a local hospital. BOUGARD, Alberta LCAP 7/8/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Alberta Bougard, 74, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. BOUGARD, Alberta LCAP 7/9/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Alberta Bougard, 74, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lafayette hospital. BOUGARD, Alberta C. LCAP 7/10/2000 GUEYDAN &emdash; Funeral services for Alberta C. Bougard, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 10, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Bougard died Saturday, July 8, 2000 in a Lafayette hospital. BRAXTON, Sylvia LCAP 7/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Sylvia Braxton, 42, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. BREAUX, Wilburn LCAP 7/12/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Wilburn Breaux, 76, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. BREAUX, Wilburn LCAP 7/11/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Wilburn Breaux, 76, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. BREAUX, Wilburn F. LCAP 7/13/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Wilburn Fredrick Breaux, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Breaux died Monday, July 10, 2000, in Sulphur. A native of Hackberry, he was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include one son, James W. Breaux Sr. of Sulphur; one daughter, Beth Cantrell of Las Vegas; two brothers, Leroy Breaux and Collins Breaux, both of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. BRISTER, Donna LCAP 7/19/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Donna Brister, 36, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Brister died Saturday, July 15, 2000. BROUSSARD, Mary I. LCAP 7/27/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Mary Irene Broussard, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Mrs. Broussard died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in her residence. BROWN, Jeanette LCAP 7/6/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jeanette Brown, 64, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. BROWN, Jenette L. LCAP 7/14/2000 Funeral services for Jenette Landry Brown, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Samuel Osuji and Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 11 a.m. Mrs. Brown died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in a local hospital. She lived her whole life Lake Charles and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Lee Brown of Lake Charles; one stepson, Roy Lee Brown of Lake Charles; two daughters, Michelle Tanner and Stephanie Brown, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Catherine Chadwick of San Francisco; her mother, Mary Landry of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. BULLER, Louella LCAP 7/17/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Louella Buller, 56, will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m. and 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Buller died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Russellville, Ark. She moved to Westlake in 1971 after living in Lake Charles. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard Buller; three daughters, Rebecca Trenia Hetzler and Cynthia Marie Parsons, both of Westlake, and Pamela Joan Johnson of Houston; one brother, Michael Beeson of Mantica, Calif.; one sister, Shirley Mitchell of Escalon, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. BULLER, Louis E. LCAP 7/8/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Louis Edward Buller, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Mallet will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 1 p.m. Monday. Mr. Buller died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2000, in a Zachary hospital. He was a Formosa Plastics Plant mechanic for 37 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Baker and of the Knights of Columbus Council 4085. Survivors include his wife, Lois Bourg Buller of Baker; one son, Thomas "Tom" Buller of Hammond; two daughters, Danette Dobbins of Houston and Roxanne Buller of Baton Rouge; two brothers, John "Sonny" Fletcher of Aurora, Colo., and Richard Buller of Pineville; and two sisters, Donna LeJeune and Frances McLean, both of Jennings. BULLER, Louis E. LCAP 7/9/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Louis Edward Buller, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Mallet will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 1 p.m. Monday. Mr. Buller died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2000, in a Zachary hospital. He was a Formosa Plastics Plant mechanic for 37 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Baker and of the Knights of Columbus Council 4085. Survivors include his wife, Lois Bourg Buller of Baker; one son, Thomas "Tom" Buller of Hammond; two daughters, Danette Dobbins of Houston and Roxanne Buller of Baton Rouge; two brothers, John "Sonny" Fletcher of Aurora, Colo., and Richard Buller of Pineville; and two sisters, Donna LeJeune and Frances McLean, both of Jennings. BUNCH, Richard G. Sr. LCAP 7/8/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Richard Gerald "Red" Bunch Sr., 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Darwin Enicks and Clarence Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Bunch died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Sulphur and had lived most of his life in Westlake. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Painters Local 783 and of First Church of the Nazarene in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Irene Annette Hoffpauir Bunch of Westlake; one son, Richard Gerald Bunch Jr. of Longville; five daughters, Catherine Bunch Dufrene, Betty Bunch Comardelle and Marilyn Bunch Rogers, all of Houma, Alice Bunch Browning of Westlake and Linda Bunch Sherer of Sulphur; five brothers, Jesse E. Bunch Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., Shirley L. Bunch and Stirley G. Bunch, both of Westlake, Talbert Bunch and Kyle Bunch, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Evelyn Addison of Ragley and Doris Ivey of DeQuincy; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BUNCH, Richard G. Sr. LCAP 7/9/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Richard Gerald "Red" Bunch Sr., 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Darwin Enicks and Clarence Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Bunch died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Sulphur and had lived most of his life in Westlake. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Painters Local 783 and of First Church of the Nazarene in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Irene Annette Hoffpauir Bunch of Westlake; one son, Richard Gerald Bunch Jr. of Longville; five daughters, Catherine Bunch Dufrene, Betty Bunch Comardelle and Marilyn Bunch Rogers, all of Houma, Alice Bunch Browning of Westlake and Linda Bunch Sherer of Sulphur; five brothers, Jesse E. Bunch Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., Shirley L. Bunch and Stirley G. Bunch, both of Westlake, Talbert Bunch and Kyle Bunch, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Evelyn Addison of Ragley and Doris Ivey of DeQuincy; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BURGESS, Crystal C. LCAP 7/19/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Crystal Croker Burgess, 21, of Harahan, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cormier Cemetery in Toomey. Mrs. Burgess died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in her residence. BUSBY, Gary W. LCAP 7/12/2000 LACAMP - Funeral services for Gary Wayne Busby, 43, of Leesville, will be at 3 p.m. today, July 12, in Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Busby died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in the Leesville hospital. CARMON, Annie E. LCAP 7/1/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas - Funeral services for Annie Bell Edwards Carmon, 65, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 1, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Chapels. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today. Mrs. Carmon died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in a Beaumont hospital. A native of Washington, La., she lived in Lake Charles several years before moving to Beaumont. She retired from St. Elizabeth Laundry in Beaumont. She was a member of Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Sankam Carmon Jr.; one daughter, Linda Polar of Beaumont; one stepson, Douglas Carmon of Beaumont; three brothers, Samuel, Fredrick and Bobby Edwards, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Beatrice Edwards, Jean Bell, Mary Shaw and Doris Edwards, all of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. CARR, Myrtle LCAP 7/27/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Myrtle Carr, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, in Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Carr died Monday, July 24, 2000, in a Houston hospital. CARTER, Jane B. LCAP 7/6/2000 Funeral services for Jane B. Carter, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Carter died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Napoleonville and had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1937. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles since 1952 where she taught Sunday school and was a department superintedant for many years. Survivors include her husband, D.P. Carter of Lake Charles; one son, Jim Carter of Atlanta; one daughter, Rosalie Barnhill of Lake Charles; one sister, Louise Offutt of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. CASTILLE, Joan E. LCAP 7/20/2000 OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Joan Ella Castille, 53, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, from Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery in Mallet under the direction of Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas. Mrs. Castille died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in Opelousas. CAUSEY, Aldrich V. LCAP 7/25/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Aldrich Vernon Causey, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. Causey died Sunday, July 23, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. CHAISSON, Odule LCAP 7/5/2000 JENNINGS - Funeal serives for Odule Chaisson, 77, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 5, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery. Mr. Chaisson died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. CHANNEL, Dorothy LCAP 7/12/2000 Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Channel, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in Las Vegas. CHAPMAN, Roy J. Jr, Mrs.. LCAP 7/4/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Mrs. Roy J. (Brenda "Aunt B") Chapman Jr., 46, of Longville, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. James Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Chapman died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2000, in a local hospital. She was native of Thomasville, Ga., and was a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area before moving to Longville 15 years ago. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Jason Chapman of Sulphur and Jacob Chapman of Lake Charles; two daughters, Jacqueline Franklin of Moss Bluff and Crystal Chapman of Ragley; two sisters, Margie Benoit of San Antonio and Cathy Fontenot of Ragley; one brother, Joey Davidson of Topsy; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Burt (Eva) Doucet of Lake Charles; her father, Roy J. Chapman Sr. of Longville; and four grandchildren. CHARLES, Lillian LCAP 7/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Lillian Charles, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. CHERY, Merstres Funeral arrangements for Merstres Chery, 64, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday in a Plaquemines hospital. CLARK, Helena N. LCAP 7/7/2000 KAPLAN - Funeral services for Helena N. Clark, 89, of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, from Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark Ledoux will officiate. Burial will be in Kaplan Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Clark died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include one son, Louis D. Clarke of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mary C. Gary of Sulphur and Mabel C. Sovereign Lake Charles; one sister, Rose Collins of Jennings; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. CLARK, Russell LCAP 7/21/2000 Funeral services for Russell Clark, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Clark died Monday, July 17, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include three brothers, Martin and Phillip Clark, both of Irvin, Texas, and Jules Clark of Tennessee Colony, Texas; one sister, Miranda Harris of Grand Prairie, Texas; and his mother, Della Clark of Lake Charles. CLARK, Russell LCAP 7/18/2000 Funeral arrangements for Russell Clark, 41, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. CLEMENT, Albert LCAP 7/11/2000 ARLINGTON, Va. - Graveside services for Albert Clement 73, will be Tuesday, July 18, in Arlington National Cemetery with military rites. Funeral services were held at a previous date under the direction of East Lawn Rancho Cordova Mortuary of Sacramento, Calif. Mr. Clement died Tuesday, June 20, 2000. He was a native of Creole. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the Air Force after 30 years of service. He received the Bronze Star. Survivors include his wife, Antonia S. Clement; one daughter, Shirley C. Sax of Connecticut; one brother, Alcide Clement; and one sister, Marie L. Gaspard. COMEAUX, Larry P. LCAP 7/27/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Larry Paul Comeaux, 56, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday. CONNER, Margaret L. LCAP 7/1/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Margaret L. Conner, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 3, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 and 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Conner died Thursday, June 29, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Oakdale, she was a longtime resident of Westlake. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. She was a member of the Cursillio Movement and the Sacred Heart Movement. Survivors include four sons, Harry, Johnny and Gary Conner, all of Conroe, Texas, and Kevin Conner of Westlake; three daughters, Linda Conner of Lake Charles, Donna Fox of Willis, Texas, and Zita Conner of Conroe, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. COOPER, M.L. LCAP 7/12/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for M.L. "Buddy Abe" Cooper, 68, will be at 4 p.m. today, July 12, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. M'Lissa Haley and Kiley Haley and Jerry Bell will officiate. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Cooper died Monday, July 10, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. He lived his whole life in DeQuincy. He had owned Cooper's Corner since 1964 and owned and operated Cooper's Gulf-Chevron station from 1964 until his retirement in 1989. He owned ABC fashions and T-2 Hair Salon for many years. He was a member and past master of F&AM DeQuincy Masonic Lodge 279 and was secretary of the Masonic Lodge Cemetery Association of DeQuincy. He was a member of Habibi Temple and of the Flivver Unit and was treasurer of the DeQuincy Shrine Club and of Gordon C. Wood Council 38. He was a member, treasurer and past high priest of Royal Arch Chapter 79 and was a member of the High Priesthood of the Royal Arch Masons. He was past commander of Malta Commandry 12 and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Adah Chapter 34. He earned the Knightship of the York Cross of Honors and the Red Cross of Constantine. He was a member of the Southwest Louisiana and national daylily societies. Survivors include his wife, Grace Ann Williams Cooper of DeQuincy; two sons, Gary Lynn Cooper St. of Channelview, Texas, and Timothy Williams "Tim" Cooper of DeQuincy; one brother, Jimmy Douglas Cooper of DeQuincy; two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Louise) Glasspool and Mrs. Leavell (Nickie) Wall, both of DeQuincy; his mother, Elma M. Cooper of DeQuincy; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, the family said. COOPER, M.L. LCAP 7/11/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for M.L. "Buddy Abe" Cooper, 68, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. CORNISH, Ann H. LCAP 7/27/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Ann Houston Cornish, of Houston, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 28, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Jones will officiate. Burial will be in McRill Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. She died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in an Austin, Texas, hospital. A native of Kinder, she lived in Houston. She graduated from Kinder High School in 1966 and attended McNeese State University for one semester. She transferred to Louisiana Tech University, where she graduated in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in medical technology. She interned at St. Luke's Hospital and worked in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. She currently was attending the University of Houston to further her studies in science. She was a member of First Congregational Church of Kinder until moving to Houston. There, she was a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church. Survivors include her brother, Merrill Cornish of Austin; and her mother, Grace Cornish of Austin. COURTS, Claudia T. LCAP 7/14/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Claudia Trahan Courts, 87, of Iowa, La., will be at 2 p.m. today, July 14, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Courts died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Lake Arthur and had lived in Iowa for 56 years. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Gloria Allen of Lake Charles and Shirley Marie Landry of Iowa; one sister, Ada Vincent of Lake Arthur; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. CRADOR, Joseph M. LCAP 7/4/2000 GRAND LAKE - Funeral services for Joseph Mitchell Crador, 52, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Crador died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Carlena Ann Crador; four sons, Mark Allen Crador, Mitchell Scott Crador, Nicholas Keith Crador and Mathew James Crador, all of Grand Lake; one daughter, Melissa Ann Crador of Lake Charles; one brother, Robert Crador of Grand Lake; three sisters, Sheryl Wheeler of Lake Charles, Pam Gardner of LaPlace and Ethel Faulk of Grand Lake; his father, Olpy Mitchell Crador of Lake Charles, his mother, Rose Lavergne of Grand Lake; and two grandchildren. CRADOR, Joseph M. LCAP 7/3/2000 GRAND LAKE - Funeral services for Joseph Mitchell Crador, 52, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Crador died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Carlena Ann Crador of Lake Charles; four sons, Mark Allen Crador, Mitchell Scott Crador, Nicholas Keith Crador and Mathew James Crador, all of Grand Lake; one daughter, Melissa Ann Crador of Lake Charles; one brother, Robert Crador of Grand Lake; three sisters, Sheryl Wheeler of Lake Charles, Pam Gardner of LaPlace and Ethel Faulk of Grand Lake; his father, Olpy Mitchell Crador of Lake Charles, his mother, Rose Lavergne of Grand Lake; and two grandchildren. CROCHET, Rodney P. Sr. LCAP 7/1/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Rodney Paul Crochet Sr., 54, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 1, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery with Masonic rites. Mr. Crochet died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000, in a local hospital. DARDEAU, John I. LCAP 7/29/2000 Funeral services for John Isome Dardeau, 77, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Dardeau died Friday, July 28, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte and had lived in Lake Charles for over 40 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a retired carpenter from Cities Service. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and Carpenters Local 953. Survivors include three daughters, Dora Guillory of Pine Prairie, Barbara Heinen of Eunice and Frances Bowman of Altamont Springs, Fla.; eight sisters, Myra Guillory and Rosa Mae Doucet, both of Lake Charles, Louella Briley, Annetta Juneau and Ann Hoseman, all of Baton Rouge, Byrl Young of Ville Platte, Hope Landreneaux of Mamou and Joyce Comeaux of Lafayette; one stepson, Ronnie Robideaux of Grand Lake; one stepdaughter, Wanda Robideaux of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, C.J. and Dale Dardeau, both of Ville Platte; and seven grandchildren. DARDEAU, John I. LCAP 7/28/2000 Funeral services for John Isome Dardeau, 77, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Dardeau died Friday, July 28, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte and had lived in Lake Charles for over 40 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a retired carpenter from Cities Service. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and Carpenters Local 953. Survivors include three daughters, Dora Guillory of Pine Prairie, Barbara Heinen of Eunice and Frances Bowman of Altamont Springs, Fla.; eight sisters, Myra Guillory and Rosa Mae Doucet, both of Lake Charles, Louella Briley, Annetta Juneau and Ann Hoseman, all of Baton Rouge, Byrl Young of Ville Platte, Hope Landreneaux of Mamou and Joyce Comeaux of Lafayette; one stepson, Ronnie Robideaux of Grand Lake; one stepdaughter, Wanda Robideaux of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, C.J. and Dale Dardeau, both of Ville Platte; and seven grandchildren. DAVIS, Josephine LCAP 7/20/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Josephine Davis will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Sulphur hospital. DAVIS, Josephine LCAP 7/23/2000 TOOMEY - Funeral services for Josephine Davis, 79, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 23, in the House of Prayer Church of God and Christ. The body will be cremated under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis died Saturday, July 22, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. DECKER, Linda K. LCAP 7/18/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Linda Lou Kaufmann Decker, 51, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 18, in Highland Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Decker died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2000, in Oklahoma City, Okla. DEGGS, Ellie D. LCAP 7/14/2000 LUFKIN, Texas - Funeral services for Ellie Dunn Deggs, 89, of Murchison, Texas, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14, in Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. Mrs. Deggs died Monday, July 10, 2000, in a Canton, Texas, care center. She was born in Angelina County, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles and Zwolle and in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was a retired bookkeeper with Auto-Lec. Survivors include one daughter, Clara Jo Jackson of Murchison; one sister, Della Faye Murrell of Nacogdoches; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. DEGRAW, Michael S. LCAP 7/7/2000 SULPHUR - Memorial services for Michael Steven DeGraw, 44, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. DeGraw died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. DEGRAW, Michael S. LCAP 7/6/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Michael Steven DeGraw, 44, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. DeGraw died Monday, July 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. DENNIS, Eddie LCAP 7/21/2000 Funeral services for Eddie Dennis, 48, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, in Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Mr. Dennis died Thursday, July 26, in Riverside, Calif. DENNIS, Lawrence LCAP 7/20/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Lawrence Dennis, 58, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Houston. DESHOTEL, Autry S. LCAP 7/13/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Autry S. Deshotel, 60, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Wednesday near Gueydan. DESHOTEL, Autry S. LCAP 7/14/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Autry S. Deshotel, 60, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 14, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Raymond-Hathaway Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Deshotel died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in Vermilion Parish. DICUS, Tabatha M. LCAP 7/1/2000 Graveside services for Tabatha Marie Trahan "Tab-e" Dicus, 23, of Biloxi, Miss., will be at 1 p.m. today, July 1, in Consolata Cemetery. Funeral services were held Friday in Northside Assembly of God Church in D'Iberville, Miss. Arrangements are by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home of Biloxi. Mrs. Dicus died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000, in a Biloxi hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles. She graduated from Hancock High School in Kiln, Miss., in 1994. She traveled to Santiago, Chile, in 1992 as youth minister. She served as a youth minister for the past 11 years for churches along the Mississippi coast. She was a member of Northside Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Daniel Dicus of Biloxi; one sister, Tammy L. Trahan Young of Mena, Ark.; one brother, Clinton Troy Trahan of Lake Charles; her mother, Alcia M. Bearfield of Biloxi; her father, Jack C. Trahan of Lake Charles; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey (Bessie) Hebert of Grand Lake. DOHERTY, Dallas J. LCAP 7/13/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Dallas J. Doherty, 89, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, July 13, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Mallett will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mr. Doherty died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings and was a retired farmer. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Good Conduct Medal in 1942 at Camp Barkeley, Texas. He was a member of VFW Post 3686. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Britt Doherty of Jennings; one sister, Elanore Husfeld of Mission, Texas; and four brothers, Glenn Doherty and Daniel Doherty, both of Jennings, Dennis Doherty of Alexandria and Dolan Doherty of Evangeline. DOUCET, Rose LCAP 7/1/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Rose Dartez Doucet, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 3, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Doucet died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2000, in her residence. DOWIES, Terry E. LCAP 7/5/2000 Funeral services for Terry E. Dowies, 56, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jaceson Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Dowies died Monday, July 3, 2000. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Westlake for the past 25 years. He was a 1962 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He received a degree in health and physical education from McNeese State University in 1968. He taught at Pearl Watson Junior High School. He was a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad and a member of the United Transportation Union. He was a member of the Experimental AirCraft Association and the Replica Fighter's Association. He was a member of Bellview Baptist Church where he was a former member of the deacon board and Sunday school superintendent. He was a former member of Company C Third Battalion of the Louisiana National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Linda Terrell Dowies of Westlake; and one sister, Mary Ann Thomas of Decatur, Ala. Donations may be made to Bellview Baptist Church or the Larry Ramsour Evangelistic Association, P.O. Box 68, Winnsboro, TX 75494. DUGAS, Vernon LCAP 7/11/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Vernon Dugas, 57, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 11, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in Old St. Ann Cemetery in Mamou. Mr. Dugas died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2000, in a local hospital. DUHON, Ivan LCAP 7/7/2000 Funeral services for Ivan Duhon, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert L. Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Hi-Mount Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Mr. Duhon died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in Houston. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired Car Quest employee. He was a member of Golden Chain 103 and of Prince Hall, F&AM. Survivors include two sons, Clark Duhon Sr. of Lake Charles and William Duhon of Houston; two daughters, Ivanola Wimbush and Barbara J. Mitchell, both of Houston; two sisters, Annette Duhon and Annie Mae Poullard, both of Lake Charles; 25 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. EAGILEN, Rufus B. LCAP 7/12/2000 Funeral services for Rufus Buster "Sarge" Eagilen, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13, in New Sunlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Kevin Donaldson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Eagilen died Friday, July 7, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of the International Longshoreman's Association. He was also a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Reed of Lake Charles; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. EAST, Leonard W. LCAP 7/6/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Leonard Wayne East, 46, of San Antonio, will be at 4 p.m. today, July 6, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. The body will be cremated. Mr. East died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in a San Antonio hospital. He was a native of Sulphur and had lived in San Antonio for one year. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He worked as a draftsman for the Texas Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Audubon Society in San Antonio and the Gulf Coast Bird Club of Lake Charles. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph East of Sulphur and William East of Vinton; two stepbrothers; Larry and Randy Johnson, both of Sulphur; one stepsister, Becky Peterson of DeQuincy; and his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. (Alice) East of Sulphur;. ENRIGHT, Julia S. LCAP 7/19/2000 SICILY ISLAND - Funeral services for Julia Irma Stutson Enright, 95, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Sicily Island United Methodist Church. The Revs. John Lord and Sam Emanuel will officiate. Burial will be in Old Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Enright died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Harrisonburg, she was a longtime resident of Sicily Island. She was a member of two pioneer families of Catahoula Parish. She finished high school in 1920 at the age of 15 and then attended Mansfield Female College. She graduated in 1922 at the age of 17. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Sicily Island, Harrisonburg and Jennings. She was a member of Sicily Island United Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, Edward Enright Jr. and Leslie Enright Sr., both of Sicily Island, and Dr. Richard Enright and Charles Enright, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Eleanor G'Sell of Metairie; one sister, Wilma Head of West Monroe; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. Donations may be made to the Old Pine Hill Cemetery Fund, Sicily United Methodist Church or the Catahoula Parish Library in Sicily Island. FANCHER, Edward J. LCAP 7/23/2000 ANACOCO - Graveside services for Edward J. Fancher, 47, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 23, in Beech Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Fancher died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in an Amarillo, Texas, hospital. FAUL, Gervais LCAP 7/8/2000 Funeral services for Gervais Faul, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus posting an honor guard at 5:30 p.m. and a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Faul died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He worked for Huval Baking Company for 35 years, retiring as district sales manager. He also worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office as a courtroom security officer. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and Monsignor Cramer's Fourth Degree Assembly. He was a past grand knight in the Knights of Columbus Council 3208. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Thibodeaux Faul of Lake Charles; five sons, Milton Faul of Lafayette, Karl Faul of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Donald Faul, Keith Faul and Todd Faul, all of Lake Charles; five brothers, Valmont Faul Jr. of Eunice, Reivers Faul, Emery Faul, R.A. Faul and Clinton Faul, all of Church Point; six sisters, Mable Dies and Mavis Douget, both of Church Point, Theresa Brisco of Eunice, Evelyn Huval and Liera Porche, both of Baton Rouge, and Eva Jean Miller of Beaumont, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FAUL, Gervais LCAP 7/10/2000 Funeral services for Gervais Faul, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 10, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said and the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus posted an honor guard Sunday. Mr. Faul died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He worked for Huval Baking Company for 35 years, retiring as district sales manager. He also worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office as a courtroom security officer. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, Mended Hearts and Monsignor Cramer's Fourth Degree Assembly. He was a past grand knight in the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3208. He was a member of the Cajun French Music Association and was the organizer of the French Choir. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Thibodeaux Faul of Lake Charles; five sons, Milton Faul of Lafayette, Karl Faul of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Donald Faul, Keith Faul and Todd Faul, all of Lake Charles; five brothers, Valmont Faul Jr. of Eunice, Reivers Faul, Emery Faul, R.A. Faul and Clinton Faul, all of Church Point; six sisters, Mable Dies and Mavis Douget, both of Church Point, Theresa Brisco of Eunice, Evelyn Huval and Liera Porche, both of Baton Rouge, and Eva Jean Miller of Beaumont, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FAUL, Gervais LCAP 7/9/2000 Funeral services for Gervais Faul, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus posting an honor guard at 5:30 p.m. and a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Faul died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He worked for Huval Baking Company for 35 years, retiring as district sales manager. He also worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office as a courtroom security officer. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and Monsignor Cramer's Fourth Degree Assembly. He was a past grand knight in the Knights of Columbus Council 3208. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Thibodeaux Faul of Lake Charles; five sons, Milton Faul of Lafayette, Karl Faul of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Donald Faul, Keith Faul and Todd Faul, all of Lake Charles; five brothers, Valmont Faul Jr. of Eunice, Reivers Faul, Emery Faul, R.A. Faul and Clinton Faul, all of Church Point; six sisters, Mable Dies and Mavis Douget, both of Church Point, Theresa Brisco of Eunice, Evelyn Huval and Liera Porche, both of Baton Rouge, and Eva Jean Miller of Beaumont, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FAULKNER, Wayne LCAP 7/7/2000 Memorial services for Wayne Faulkner, 74, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body was cremated. Mr. Faulkner died Friday, June 23, 2000, in a local hospital. FELDER, Amelia LCAP 7/24/2000 LEESVILLE &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Amelia Felder, 73, will be announced by Davis Mortuary. She died Saturday in a Ferriday hospital. FELTS, Debra L. LCAP 7/20/2000 COMANCHE, Texas - Funeral services for Debra Larue Felts, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 22, in Hall & Sons Funeral Home. Dr. Van Christian will officiate. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 24, in Trinity Memorial Park in Big Springs, Texas. Mrs. Felts died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in a Brownwood, Texas hospital. She was a native of Lamesa, Texas. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Comanche. Survivors include her husband, Jim Felts of Comanche; one son, Bruce Felts of Lake Charles; one sister, Dorothy Long of Big Springs; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Dorothy W. LCAP 7/15/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Dorothy W. Coley Fontenot, 80, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Mrs. Fontenot died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. FONTENOT, Dorothy W. LCAP 7/16/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Dorothy W. Coley Fontenot, 80, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Mrs. Fontenot died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. FONTENOT, Mary Ann LCAP 7/21/2000 BASILE - Funeral services for Mary Ann Fontenot, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 21, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in Ashford Cemetery/Duralde under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Fontenot died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in her residence. Survivors include three sons, Wayne Fontenot of Eunice and Brett Fontenot and Bart Fontenot, both of Basile; three daughters, Deanna Reeves of Grangerland, Texas, and Brenda Chesley and Ella Prejean, both of Jennings; one brother, Wilson Fontenot of Eunice; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Valery LCAP 7/18/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Valery Fontenot, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. FONTENOT, Valery LCAP 7/19/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Valery Fontenot, 91, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 19, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. FOSHEE, Hawkins F. LCAP 7/4/2000 MERRYVILLE - Graveside services for Hawkins F. "Fred" Foshee, 84, of Slidell, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, in Foshee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Foshee died Friday, June 30, 2000, in his residence. FOUNTAIN, Calyvnn Bill, Mrs. LCAP 7/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Calyvnn Bill Fountain, 42, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. FOUNTAIN, Calyvnn Bill, Mrs. LCAP 7/31/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Calyvnn Bill Fountain, 42, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. FRANK, Rose LCAP 7/10/2000 OBERLIN &emdash; Funeral services for Rose Frank, 73, will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, from St. John of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday with a rosary at 9 a.m. Mrs. Frank died at 8:53 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Soileau. Survivors include her husband, Paul Frank of Soileau; two sons, Preston Frank of Soileau and Hilton Frank of Lake Charles; four daughters, Laura Edwards and Linda Citizen, both of Brookshire, Texas, Bettie Noel of Mamou and Laura Charles of Jennings; two brothers, Arson Victorian and Essie Victorian of Soileau; nine sisters, Mable Victorian, Katherine Papillion, Philmen Goodly, Jewell Goodly, Olivia Ceaser and Elsie Frank, all of Soileau, and Lovenia Delafose, Rosie Mae Grandney and Annie Metoyer, all of Lake Charles; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. FRANK, Rose LCAP 7/11/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Rose Frank, 73, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, July 11, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m., with a rosary at 9 a.m. Mrs. Frank died at 8:53 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Soileau. Survivors include her husband, Paul Frank of Soileau; two sons, Preston Frank of Soileau and Hilton Frank of Lake Charles; four daughters, Laura Edwards and Linda Citizen, both of Brookshire, Texas, Bettie Noel of Mamou and Laura Charles of Jennings; two brothers, Arson Victorian and Essie Victorian of Soileau; nine sisters, Mable Victorian, Katherine Papillion, Philmen Goodly, Jewell Goodly, Olivia Ceaser and Elsie Frank, all of Soileau, and Lovenia Delafose, Rosie Mae Grandney and Annie Metoyer, all of Lake Charles; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. FREELAND, Eugene F. LCAP 7/18/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Eugene F. "Gene" Freeland, 64, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lafayette hospital. FREELAND, Eugene F. LCAP 7/19/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Eugene Field "Gene" Freeland, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 19, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial with military rites will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Mr. Freeland died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. FRUGE, Eula LCAP 7/29/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Eula "Bobbie" Fruge, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 29, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery. Mrs. Fruge died at 11:48 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2000, in her residence. FRUGE, Eula LCAP 7/28/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Eula "Bobbie" Fruge, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 29, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery. Mrs. Fruge died at 11:48 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2000, in her residence. FUQUA, William E. LCAP 7/20/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for William E. "Bill" Fuqua, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Mr. Fuqua died Thursday, July 20, 2000 in a Jennings hospital. FUQUA, William E. LCAP 7/21/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for William E. Fuqua, 71, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the Jennings hospital. Winifred Gregory Funeral services for Winifred Gregory, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 21, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon today. Mrs. Gregory died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Max Meadows, Va., and had lived in Lake Charles for 65 years. She retired from the personnel office of the Calcasieu Parish school system. She was a member of Wesleyan Service Guild and Republican Women. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Survivors include two brothers, Ralph Hudson and Thomas W. Hudson, both of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Madge D. Mayo of Lake Charles, Catherine Ramsay of Beaumont, Texas, and Anita Hogue of Houston. GANSON, Dora LCAP 7/5/2000 TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Dora Inez King Ganson, 67, of McNary, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Ganson died Monday, July 3, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. GARDINER, Chester L. LCAP 7/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Chester L. Gardiner, 62, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. GARDINER, Chester L. Sr. LCAP 7/20/2000 Funeral services for Chester L. Gardiner Sr., 63, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Graveside dismissal will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Gardiner died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He served 18 years in the Navy and was in the Army for two years. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and was president of the church male chorus. Survivors include two sons, Chester Gardiner Jr. of Paso Robles, Calif., and Clyde L. Cross Jr. of Lake Charles; five daughters, Phyllis Gardiner of San Diego and Karen Gardiner, Rekena Gardiner, Keisha Gardiner and Hope Gardiner, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, the Rev. George Gardiner of League City, Texas, Jerry Nixon of Portland, Ore., and Charles Gardiner Jr. of Marianna, Fla.; two sisters, Etta Pearl Pete of San Jose, Calif., and Debra Elaine Nixon of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. GARY, Denys J., Dr. LCAP 7/27/2000 WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Funeral services for Dr. Denys J. Gary, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, in Annunciation Church. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery under the direction of Crouse Funeral Home. Mr. Gary died Monday, July 24, 2000, in a Williamsport hospital. He received his doctorate of speech and theatre from Louisiana State University in 1962. He accepted a position at the College of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, N.M., where he directed several productions including one performance that had Jerry Lewis as a cast member. In 1969, he accepted a position at Lock Haven University, where he was tenured within five years and served as department chair. He directed over 70 productions throughout his career. As an academic writer, he had articles published in Dramatics, the Theatre Journal and Communications Briefings. He retired in 1998, after 30 years of teaching. Survivors include his wife, Marilou Lynch Gary; one son, Brian Gary of Los Angeles; two daughters, Kimberly Henry of Blue Ridge, Ga. and Deborah Leonard of Muncy, Pa.; two brothers, Clet Gary and Leon Gary, both of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Church of the Annunciation, 410 Walnut St., Williamsport, PA, 17701, or Susquehanna Health Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd. 4 South, Williamsport, PA, 17701, the family said. GATES, Melba D. LCAP 7/17/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Melba D. Gates, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Church Cemetery in Longville. Mrs. Gates died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. GIBBS, Clide E. LCAP 7/1/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Clide E. "Pop" Gibbs will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Gibbs died Friday, June 30, 2000, in his Anacoco residence. GIBSON, Stella C. LCAP 7/12/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Stella C. Gibson, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Wayne Pounders and Zale Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Gibson died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Longville and had lived in the DeRidder area for many years. She was a retired West Brother's Department Store fabric department employee and was a member of the Senior Citizen's Arts and Crafts Club. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two sons, James H. Gibson of Ragley and Danny Gibson of DeRidder; two brothers, Leon Cooley of Moss Bluff and Herbert Cooley of Ragley; three sisters, Vicie Pecha of Nesquehoning, Pa., Versie Watkins of Glasgow, Va., and Gladys Wernli of Galveston, Texas; and three grandchildren. GILL, Mary P. LCAP 7/13/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Mary P. Gill, 79, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Merryville care facility. GILL, Mary P. LCAP 7/14/2000 MERRYVILLE - Funeral services for Mary P. Gill, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, in True Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in Merryville Community Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Gill died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in a Merryville care center. Gladys L. Devillier LCAP 7/11/2000 Funeral services for Gladys LeGros Devillier, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Devillier died at 9:55 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mamou and had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. She was a nurse at St. Patrick Hospital for 35 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include her husband, Delma Devillier of Lake Charles; one son, Roger LeGros of Seneca, S.C.; one brother, Wesley Douget of Jennings; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GREGORY, Winifred LCAP 7/20/2000 Funeral services for Winifred Gregory, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug DeGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-noon Friday. Mrs. Gregory died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Max Meadows, Va., and had lived in Lake Charles for 65 years. She was a retired employee of the Calcasieu Parish School Board personnel office and was a member of Republican Women. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and of the Wesleyan Service Guild and United Methodist Women. Survivors include two brothers, Ralph Hudson and Thomas W. Hudson, both of Lake Charles, and three sisters, Madge D. Mayo of Lake Charles, Catherine Ramsay of Beaumont, Texas, and Anita Hogue of Houston. GUIDRY, Vilmond L. Jr. LCAP 7/19/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Vilmond L. Guidry Jr., 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 19, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation continues today. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mr. Guidry died at 4:41 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ricky (Sonia) Boudreaux, Mrs. Randy (Joan) Boudreaux and Mrs. Mervin (Paula) Chiasson, all of Lake Arthur; one son, Paul Shane Guidry of Lake Arthur; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vilmond (Mary LeJeune) Guidry Sr. of Lake Arthur; his companion, Frances Woodruff; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Herbert J. LCAP 7/25/2000 Funeral arrangements for Herbert Joseph ''Big Herb'' Guillory, 51, of 119 Catalina St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 10:21 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Janet R. LCAP 7/20/2000 Funeral services for Janet Ruth Guillory, 49, of Houston, will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Cliff Smith will officiate. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mrs. Guillory died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Houston since 1972. Survivors include her husband, Mike Guillory of Houston; one daughter, Giulia Luca of Houston; two brothers, Gil Douget of Houston and Lee Douget of Lake Charles; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. LeeRoy (Edna) Douget Sr. of Lake Charles. Memorials can be made to the hospice at the Texas Medical Center, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX, 77030, the family said. GUILLORY, Martin J. LCAP 7/3/2000 Funeral services for Martin James Guillory, 35, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, in Living Way Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Charles R. Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Guillory died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a member of Living Way Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Schexneider Guillory of Lake Charles; three sons, Martin James Guillory II, Christopher Edmond Guillory and Johnathon Ryan Guillory, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Nichole Rene Guillory of Lake Charles; one sister, Maria Barrow of Lake Charles; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley (Odelia Ledet) Guillory of Lake Charles; and his grandfather, Henry Ledet of Lake Charles. GUILLORY, Willie S. LCAP 7/13/2000 MALLET - Funeral services for Willie S. Guillory, 96, of Swords will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home of Eunice. Mr. Guillory died at 7 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2000, in his residence. GUINTARD, Robert (Ouida Reed ), Mrs. LCAP 7/30/2000 MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Ouida Reed) Guintard, 66. will be at 2 p.m. today, July 30, from St. Ann Church. The Fr. Pius Vallooran will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today. Mrs. Guintard died at 11 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include her husband, Robert Guintard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Julie Anna Martinez of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Mcnallan "Mac" J. Reed of New Iberia; and two sisters, Katie Disler of Gretna and Patricia Lynn Israel of Galveston, Texas. GUINTARD, Robert (Ouida Reed ), Mrs. LCAP 7/31/2000 MAMOU &emdash; Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Ouida Reed) Guintard, 66. will be at 2 p.m. today, July 30, from St. Ann Church. The Fr. Pius Vallooran will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today. Mrs. Guintard died at 11 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include her husband, Robert Guintard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Julie Anna Martinez of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Mcnallan "Mac" J. Reed of New Iberia; and two sisters, Katie Disler of Gretna and Patricia Lynn Israel of Galveston, Texas. GUY, Mary LCAP 7/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary Guy, 81, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Houston. HAMPTON, Elnora Morrow LCAP 7/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Elnora Morrow Hampton, 88, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Saturday in an Oakdale hospital. HAMPTON, Elnora Morrow LCAP 7/31/2000 Funeral arrangements for Elnora Morrow Hampton, 88, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Saturday in an Oakdale hospital. HARDCASTLE, Micah D. LCAP 7/3/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Micah David Hardcastle, 2, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 3, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is at 9 a.m.-noon today and will continue from 1 p.m. at the church. He died at 2:08 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Gwendy) Hardcastle of Westlake; one brother, Seth Thomas Hardcastle of Westlake; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David (Barbara) Hardcastle of Lake Wood, Co., Maudine Johnson of Moody, Texas and Patricia Hardcastle of Seattle; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Gina) Winkler of Westlake; his paternal great-grandmother, Bessie Lancaster of Temple, Texas; his maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gayle (Lois) Clawson of Temple; and his maternal great-grandmother, Ester Winkler of Temple. HARDEE, Bertha H. LCAP 7/25/2000 Funeral services for Bertha Hebert Hardee, 79, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Hardee died Monday, July 24, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Kinder and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She worked at Sears as a sales representative for 18 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Jackie Madeley and Linda Lewis, both of Houston, and Zita Sorace of Lake Charles; two sisters, Eva Langley of Lake Charles and Alice Savant of Moss Bluff; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HART, Robert F. LCAP 7/26/2000 PERTH Australia - Funeral services for Robert Franklin Hart, 42, will be Friday, July 28, in Mayland, Australia. Mr. Hart died Friday, July 21, 2000, in an Australia hospital. HEBERT, Emily LCAP 7/25/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Emily Hebert, 82, will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Hebert died Monday, July 24, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Mamou and had lived in Sulphur for 64 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Lasallette Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar Society. She also served as a custodian for First Christian Church of Sulphur for 17 years. Survivors include one son, Robert Lee Hebert of Sulphur; three daughters, Gladys Roya and Carolyn Hebert, both of Sulphur, and Judy Bishop of Houma; one sister, Doris Duplechin; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HEBERT, Geraldine A. LCAP 7/4/2000 Funeral services for Geraldine A. Hebert, 84, will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation 5:30-8 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Hebert died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of New Iberia and had lived in Lake Charles since 1931. She was a graduate of New Iberia High School. She was a charter member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Lovell Hebert Michna of Lake Charles; one son, Dr. Michael R. Hebert of Anacortes, Wash.; and five grandchildren. HICKMAN, Jerry L. LCAP 7/4/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Jerry L. Hickman, 45, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in the DeRidder hospital. HICKMAN, Jerry L. LCAP 7/5/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Jerry Lynn Hickman, 45, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, in the DeRidder High School gym. The Rev. Bruce Crosby and Kelly Harper will officiate. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Hickman died at 2:43 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, he was a graduate of DeRidder High School and had earned bachelor of science and master's degrees from McNeese State University. While at McNeese, he served as the manager for the McNeese basketball team. He was a former classroom teacher at DeRidder High School and had been assistant principal since 1994. While a teacher, he was the faculty advisor of the Leo Club, Key Club, Student Council, Pep Squad, cheerleaders and the Quiz Bowl team. He had also served as freshman basketball coach and was the timekeeper at the basketball and football games. In 1982-83, he was honored as Outstanding Young Man by the DeRidder Jaycees. He had been a member of the Louisiana Association of School Executives since 1993. He also received special recognition and honors from Phi Alpha Theta in 1977 and Phi Delta Kappa in 1995. He was a member of Texas Avenue Baptist Church in DeRidder. Survivors inlcude one brother, Jackie Lynn Hickman of DeRidder; and one sister, Barbara Inez Hickman of DeRidder. HIGGINBOTHAM, Cynthia M. LCAP 7/7/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Cynthia Marie Higginbotham, 39, will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 9, in Immanuel Christ Sanctified Holiness Church. Felton R. Joseph will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Higginbotham died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Higginbotham of Jennings; three sons, Randy K. Davis Jr., Gregory R. Livingston Jr. and Lance E. Higginbotham, all of Jennings; three brothers, Kevin J. King of Lake Charles, Arthur Etienne Jr. of Chicago and Travis D. Etienne of Jennings; one sister, Carolyn J. Simon of Jennings; her mother and stepfather, Betty Etienne and Arthur Etienne Sr. of Jennings; and one grandchild. HINTON, Sidney D. LCAP 7/30/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Sidney "Sid" D. Hinton, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Patricia Raney Stumpf will officiate. Burial will be in Antioch Presbyterian Cemetery in Quitman. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Hinton died Friday, July 28, 2000 in a Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Quitman and had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years. He retired from Firestone as a safety engineer. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Antioch Presbyterian Church in Quitman. He was a member of the Free Masonry Lodge of Sulphur, the Sulphur V.F.W., and had served as a volunteer fireman. Survivors include his wife, Nellie "Nell" Hinton of Sulphur; two sons, Sidney Dean Hinton and Rodney Hinton, both of Sulphur; four daughters, Beverly Petross of Calif, Debbie Elkins of Florida, Francis Bruce and Alesia Compton, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Levon Hinton and Archie Hinton, both of Quitman; three sisters, Ernestine Womack of West Monroe, Louise Bridges and Lona Johnson, both of Quitman; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HINTON, Sidney D. LCAP 7/29/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Sidney "Sid" D. Hinton, 77, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Sulphur hospital. HINTON, Sidney D. LCAP 7/28/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Sidney "Sid" D. Hinton, 77, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Sulphur hospital. HINTON, Sidney D. LCAP 7/31/2000 SULPHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Sidney "Sid" D. Hinton, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Patricia Raney Stumpf will officiate. Burial will be in Antioch Presbyterian Cemetery in Quitman. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Hinton died Friday, July 28, 2000 in a Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Quitman and had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years. He retired from Firestone as a safety engineer. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Antioch Presbyterian Church in Quitman. He was a member of the Free Masonry Lodge of Sulphur, the Sulphur V.F.W., and had served as a volunteer fireman. Survivors include his wife, Nellie "Nell" Hinton of Sulphur; two sons, Sidney Dean Hinton and Rodney Hinton, both of Sulphur; four daughters, Beverly Petross of Calif, Debbie Elkins of Florida, Francis Bruce and Alesia Compton, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Levon Hinton and Archie Hinton, both of Quitman; three sisters, Ernestine Womack of West Monroe, Louise Bridges and Lona Johnson, both of Quitman; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HOLMES, Marietha LCAP 7/7/2000 Funeral services for Marietha "Nannie" Holmes, 90, of Sulphur, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, in Curry Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Charles Mitchell III will officiate. Burial will be in Farquah Hill Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Holmes died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Marksville and lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a retired Calcasieu Parish school cafeteria worker. She was a member of Curry Chapel CME Church. She taught Sunday school and was president of the church's mission, stewardess and finance committees. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Barker and Martha Henry, both of Lake Charles; six brothers, Joseph Ford of California, the Rev. Ezekiel Ford of Los Angeles, Shelton Ford of Stockton, Calif., and Willie Ford, Jimmie Ford and the Rev. Ernest Ford, all of Lake Charles. HUVAL, Esther D. LCAP 7/3/2000 LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Esther D. Huval, 92, will be held Tuesday, July 4, in Martin and Castille Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Huval died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lafayette. She was a member of Holy Cross Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Harold James Huval of Lake Charles and Daniel J. Huval of Welsh; two daughters, Mary Alice Rabeaux and Jeannette Ann Huval, both of Youngsville; six brothers, Leon Duhon of Orange, Texas, Jessie Duhon and Dennis Duhon, both of Lake Charles, Paul Duhon of Lafayette, Thomas Duhon of Milton and Willie Duhon of Abbeville; three sisters, Annie Pellerin and Alta Timmons, both of Lafayette, and Agnes Guidry of Carencro;19 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. ISAAC, Donna Jean LCAP 7/14/2000 CARLYSS - Graveside services for Donna Jean Isaac, 73, of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Arrangements are by Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Isaac died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in her residence. She and her husband owned Ike's TV for many years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Isaac F. Isaac of Sulphur; one son, Neal Faris Isaac of Sulphur; one daughter, Wendy Isaac Bergin of Houston; two sisters, Peggy Williams and Janice Vance, both of Coupeville, Wash.; one brother, David Neal Stoddard of Omak, Wash.; and five grandchildren. ISTRE, Wilbert LCAP 7/10/2000 LAKE ARTHUR &emdash; Funeral services for Wilbert Istre, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery, with military rites, under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. today and continues until the funeral service Tuesday. Mr. Istre died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Arthur/Jennings area. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired tug boat captain. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Gatte Istre; five daughters, Margene Richard of Bundick Lake, Venilia Marceaux and Norma Retta Bonin, both of Lake Arthur, Dixie Istre and Helen Istre, both of Granby, Mo.; four stepsons, Nelson Landry of Hathaway, Harold Landry of Houma, Fred Landry of Basile and Geroge Landry of Jennings; three brothers, Wallace Istre, Henry Istre and R.J. Istre, all of Lake Arthur; one sister, Mary Lyon of Lake Arthur; nine grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 15 step-great-grandchildren. JAMES, Ernest LCAP 7/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ernest James, 66, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday in a local hospital. JAMES, Ernest LCAP 7/31/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ernest James, 66, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday in a local hospital. JEFFARES, Johnnie R. LCAP 7/15/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Johnnie Ronald Jeffares, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Mr. Jeffares died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in his residence. JEFFARES, Johnnie R. LCAP 7/13/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Johnnie Ronald Jeffares, 62, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in his home. JEFFARES, Johnnie R. LCAP 7/16/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Johnnie Ronald Jeffares, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Mr. Jeffares died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in his residence. JEFFARES, Ronnie LCAP 7/12/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Ronnie Jeffares, 62, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at his residence. JOHNSON, George T. LCAP 7/7/2000 DERIDDER - Memorial services for George Thomas Johnson, 55, of Negreet, will be at 3 p.m. today, July 7, in Grace Church. The body was donated to science. Mr. Johnson died Thursday, July 6, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. JOHNSON, Lonnie E., Rev. LCAP 7/29/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for the Rev. Lonnie E. Johnson, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 29, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Martin L. Hicks, T.D. Cardwell, James Stevenson, Kent Greer, Delbert Herrin, Jimmy White, Timothy Creel and ElRoy Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. The Rev. Johnson died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Kinder and had lived in DeQuincy the past 30 years. He had been a Pentecostal minister the past 68 years, and was currently Pastor Emeritus of Calvary Pentecostal Church. During his years of ministry, he was an evangelist and a pastor for a number of Texas and Louisiana Pentecostal churches. He was affiliated with the Apostolic Brotherhood International and served as a board member. He was involved with various church organizations throughout his years as a pastor. Survivors include his wife, Moreece Sellers Johnson of DeQuincy; one daughter, Mrs. Tommy (Sandra) Kershaw of DeQuincy; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Baggett of Kinder; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Calvary Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy, the family said. JOHNSON, Lonnie E., Rev. LCAP 7/28/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for the Rev. Lonnie E. Johnson, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 29, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Martin L. Hicks, T.D. Cardwell, James Stevenson, Kent Greer, Delbert Herrin, Jimmy White, Timothy Creel and ElRoy Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. The Rev. Johnson died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Kinder and had lived in DeQuincy the past 30 years. He had been a Pentecostal minister the past 68 years, and was currently Pastor Emeritus of Calvary Pentecostal Church. During his years of ministry, he was an evangelist and a pastor for a number of Texas and Louisiana Pentecostal churches. He was affiliated with the Apostolic Brotherhood International and served as a board member. He was involved with various church organizations throughout his years as a pastor. Survivors include his wife, Moreece Sellers Johnson of DeQuincy; one daughter, Mrs. Tommy (Sandra) Kershaw of DeQuincy; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Baggett of Kinder; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Calvary Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy, the family said. JONES, Hattie Lee LCAP 7/14/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Hattie Lee Jones, 67, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. The Rev. Ezekiel Joubert will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Jones died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born in Lena, lived in the Westlake-Mossville area for 30 years, and had lived in Lake Charles for two years. She was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church and was a member and former president of the church usher board. She was an assistant president of the church mission department and was a former member of the senior choir. Survivors include her husband, Hayward Jones Sr. of Lake Charles; four sons, Leonard Jones, Hayward Jones Jr., Jimmy Jones and Michael Wayne Jones, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Darlene Annette Jones Miller, Hattie Mae Young, Joyce Marie Jones and Diane Jones Mitchell, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Earl Vercher Sr. and Donald Baines, both of Lake Charles, and Curley Valley of Pineville; five sisters, Bernice Ozenne of Houston, Frankie Dee Joseph of Colorado Springs, Colo., Leona Gaff and Virginia Hamilton, both of Alexandria, and Jessie Mae Antoine of Boyce; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. JONES, Hattie Lee, Mrs. LCAP 7/13/2000 Funeal arrangements for Mrs. Hattie Lee Jones, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. JOSEY, Rufus LCAP 7/23/2000 ANACOCO - Funeral services for Rufus "R.J." Josey, 69, will be at 4 p.m. today, July 23, 2000, in Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Josey died Friday, July 21, 2000, in the Leesville hospital. KEATON, John B. LCAP 7/12/2000 Funeral services for John Buster Keaton, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13, in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gerald Voie will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6:30-8 p.m. today. Mr. Keaton died Monday, July 10, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Winnfield and a resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Northwestern State University and later received his master's from McNeese State University. Prior to retirement, he was the student union director at McNeese for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Mildred S. Keaton of Lake Charles; one son, the Rev. Kevin S. Keaton of Sugar Land, Texas; two sisters, Inez and Ruby Keaton, both of Winnfield; and three grandchildren. KIBODEAUX, Justin L. LCAP 7/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Justin Lee Kibodeaux, 15, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Kibodeaux died Saturday, July 1, 2000. Survivors include his father, Billy Kibodeaux of Sulphur; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Rickie (Gay Lynn Dugas) Hebert of Sulphur; three brothers, Jeremy Dwayne Dugas, Jonathan Allen Kibodeaux and Caleb Jase Hebert, all of Sulphur; his maternal grandfather, Luke Dugas of Sulphur; his maternal grandmother, Belle McCombs of Kinder; his paternal grandfather, Robert Hall of Calif.; his paternal grandmother, Bobbie Dale Kibodeaux of Sulphur; his step paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis (Sheila) LeBleu of Lake Charles; and his maternal great-grandfather, Walter Gatte of Sulphur. KING, Elvin L. LCAP 7/21/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Elvin Lee King, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 21, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in McCormick Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. King died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in the Ville Platte hospital. KING, Nolia B. LCAP 7/30/2000 Funeral services for Nolia B. King, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robby Bacon will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today. Mrs. King died Friday, July 28, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Scott and had lived in Lake Charles the past 60 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Faith. Survivors include one son, F.D. Comeaux of Baton Rouge; and one step-son, Gary King of Houston. KING, Nolia B. LCAP 7/31/2000 Funeral services for Nolia B. King, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robby Bacon will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today. Mrs. King died Friday, July 28, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Scott and had lived in Lake Charles the past 60 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Faith. Survivors include one son, F.D. Comeaux of Baton Rouge; and one step-son, Gary King of Houston. KLAMERT, Patricia E. LCAP 7/15/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Patricia E. Klamert, 59, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Klamert died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in Needville, Texas. KLAMERT, Patricia E. LCAP 7/16/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Patricia E. Klamert, 59, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Klamert died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in Needville, Texas. LANDES, Beverly LCAP 7/18/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral arrangements for Beverly Landes, 58, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Humble, Texas. LANDRUM, Elsie Faye LCAP 7/27/2000 Funeral services for Elsie Faye Landrum, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Weishampel will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa, La. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Landrum died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Zwolle and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 40 years. She attended Murray Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Angie F. Aucoin of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Earl Stanfield of Lake Charles and Ernest Stanfield of Zwolle; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren. LARIA, Joseph J. LCAP 7/18/2000 JOHNSON BAYOU - Funeral services for Joseph James Laria, 24, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mr. Laria died Monday, July 17, 2000. He was a native of Fort Campbell, Ky., and a resident of Johnson Bayou. He graduated from Johnson Bayou High School in 1994. He worked for Grasso Industries in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Tracy Erbelding of Johnson Bayou; one son, Bryan Laria of Johnson Bayou; four sisters, Erica Laria Constance and Adrienne Laria Jinks, both of Johnson Bayou, Victoria Laria of Phoenix and Terry Laria Strode of Atlanta, Ga.; and his father, Edward Laria of Holly Beach. LARIA, Joseph J. LCAP 7/19/2000 JOHNSON BAYOU - Funeral services for Joseph James Laria, 24, will be at 7 p.m. today, July 19, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Laria died Monday, July 17, 2000. He was a native of Fort Campbell, Ky., and a resident of Johnson Bayou. He graduated from Johnson Bayou High School in 1994. He worked for Grasso Industries in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Tracy Erbelding of Johnson Bayou; one son, Bryan Laria of Johnson Bayou; one brother, Joe Laria of Los Angeles; four sisters, Erica Laria Constance and Adrienne Laria Jinks, both of Johnson Bayou, Victoria Laria of Phoenix and Terry Laria Strode of Atlanta, Ga.; and his father, Edward Laria of Holly Beach. LATIOLAIS, Alfred, Mrs. LCAP 7/17/2000 ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Alfred (Emma Smith) Latiolais, 82, will be at 4 p.m. today, July 17, from St. Francis Regis Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe Jenniskens will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Cecilia under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home. Visitation is in the funeral home until services. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. Mrs. Latiolais died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2000, in Carencro. She was a native of Carencro and a resident of Arnaudville. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Cecilia. Survivors include eight sons, Vernon Joseph Latiolais, Weydel Lee Latiolais and Michael Wayne Latiolais, all of Arnaudville, Raymond Joseph Latiolais of Gonzales, Harold Lee Latiolais Sr. of Carencro, Carroll James Latiolais of Cecilia, Mark Dwayne Latiolais of St. Martinville and Timothy Alfred Latiolais of Dayton, Texas; four daughters, Bonnie Jane Cormier of Sulphur, Carol Ann Guidroz and Connie Marie Guilbeau, both of Arnaudville, and Charlene Ann Savage of Carencro; one brother, Willis Smith of Carencro; 44 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-3240. LAVENDER, Jim L. LCAP 7/27/2000 LUFKIN, Texas - Funeral services for Jim Lloyd Lavender, 61, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, in Gibson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old North Church Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Mr. Lavender died Monday, July 24, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. Survivors include one son, Jason Lavender of Lake Charles; two daughters, Tammy Lavender Holewinski of San Francisco and Terry Lavender of Sulphur; and one sister, Nell Young of Lufkin. LAWDEN, Ella M. LCAP 7/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ella M. Lawden, 76, will be annouced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 6:15 p.m. Friday in her residence. LAWDEN, Ella M. LCAP 7/16/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ella M. Lawden, 76, will be annouced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 6:15 p.m. Friday in her residence. LEBLANC, Evelton R. LCAP 7/27/2000 Funeral services for Evelton Rudolph LeBlanc, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Joseph Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. LeBlanc died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Elton and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 25 years. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Evelton Randolph "Randy" LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Layton Christopher LeBlanc of Homa, Okla.; one daughter, Bonita L. Reed of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Clifton LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Wilton LeBlanc of Lafayette; one sister, Mary Bergeaux of DeQuincy; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. LEDOUX, Garland M. LCAP 7/8/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Garland Mitchel LeDoux, 75, of Vinton, will be at 4 p.m. Monday, July 10, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. LeDoux died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. He was a retired pipefitter for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II in the Pacific. He received two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Award and the World War II Victory Metal. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Fontenot LeDoux of Vinton; two sons, Gary LeDoux and Clint LeDoux, both of Vinton; one daughter, Darcy Louviere of Vinton; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LEDOUX, Garland M. LCAP 7/9/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Garland Mitchel LeDoux, 75, of Vinton, will be at 4 p.m. Monday, July 10, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. LeDoux died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. He was a retired pipefitter for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II in the Pacific. He received two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Award and the World War II Victory Metal. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Fontenot LeDoux of Vinton; two sons, Gary LeDoux and Clint LeDoux, both of Vinton; one daughter, Darcy Louviere of Vinton; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LEDOUX, Jeanne LCAP 7/18/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Jeanne LeDoux, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday. LEDOUX, Jeanne G. LCAP 7/19/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Jeanne Carroll Guillory LeDoux, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20, in Henning Memorial Methodist Church. The Rev. Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Mrs. LeDoux died Monday, July 17, 2000, in her residence. She was a member of Henning Memorial Methodist Church since childhood. She was a a member of and a former board member for the Brimstone Historical Society. She was a 1934 graduate of Sulphur High School. Survivors include two sons, Charles C. Guillory of Sulphur and Jack W. Guillory of Lake Charles; one daughter, Theresa LeDoux Mayfield of Stephensville, Texas; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Henning Methoidst Church building fund, the family said. LEHMAN Infant LCAP 7/27/2000 MERMENTAU - Graveside services for Madison Paige Lehman, infant daughter of John and Tiffany (Hanks) Lehman, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, in Mermentau Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 3:32 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. LEJEUNE, Barry M. LCAP 7/25/2000 Funeral services for Barry Mark LeJeune, 32, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. LeJeune died Monday, July 24, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Church Point and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles-Boston High School. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Agnus (Margaret Turner) LeJeune of Lake Charles; two brothers, Greg LeJeune of Lake Charles and Jeffery LeJeune of Vinton; three sisters, Annette White of Lake Charles, Tammy Malus of Sulphur and Shanda Chitty of Holmwood. LEMOINE, Sara J. LCAP 7/14/2000 Memorial services for Sara Jane Lemoine, 58, will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 16, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Additional services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, in St. Luke Episcopal Church in Chickasha, Okla. Mrs. Lemoine died Thursday, July 6, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Fort Worth, Texas, lived most of her life in Oklahoma, and had lived in Lake Charles for four years. She was a skills coach for the Southwest Louisiana Independence Center. She was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and served on the church vestry committee. She was a member of the church choir and of Episcopal Church Women. Survivors include her husband, Charles A. "Chuck" Lemoine of Lake Charles; one son, David Lemoine of Lake Charles; one daughter, Stephanie Galey of Norman, Okla.; two brothers, Bishop Wallis Ohl of Lubbock, Texas, and William "Bill" Ohl of Chickasha; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church building fund, 123 Sale Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605, or the St. Luke Episcopal Church building fund, 124 S. Sixth Ave., Chickasha, OK 73018, the family said. LESLIE, Gina A. LCAP 7/11/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Gina Allison Leslie, 22, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Evangeline. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. She died Sunday, July 9, 2000, in Carlyss. She was a child care attendant for Fundamental Preschool and Learning Center and for Southside Assembly of God Nursery. Survivors include her father, Doug Leslie of Moss Bluff; her mother, Jenny Dronet of Iowa; and two sons, Robin "Rob" Benton II of Moss Bluff and Brandon R. Brown of Carlyss. LESTER, Charles L. LCAP 7/13/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral arrangements for Charles L. Lester, 62, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. He died Tuesday in Reeves. LESTER, Charles L. LCAP 7/14/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Charles L. Lester, 63, of Reeves, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 14, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery. Mr. Lester died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in his residence. LILYA, Thomas V. LCAP 7/19/2000 DERIDDER - Thomas V. Lilya died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. LISCHAK, Florence R. LCAP 7/29/2000 OJAI, Calif. - Funeral services for Florence R. Lischak, 60, will be at 9 a.m., Tuesday, August 1, from St. Thomas Aquinas Church. The Rev. William Olivas will officiate. Burial will be in Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura, Calif., under the direction of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Lischak died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Ojai and had lived in Lake Charles for the past four years. She was a homemaker and an eighth generation Californian of Ventura County. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Lischak of Lake Charles; one son, John Lischak of Concord, Calif.; one daughter, Barbara Morgan of Tulsa, Okla.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the family said. LISCHAK, Florence R. LCAP 7/28/2000 OJAI, Calif. - Funeral services for Florence R. Lischak, 60, will be at 9 a.m., Tuesday, August 1, from St. Thomas Aquinas Church. The Rev. William Olivas will officiate. Burial will be in Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura, Calif., under the direction of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Lischak died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Ojai and had lived in Lake Charles for the past four years. She was a homemaker and an eighth generation Californian of Ventura County. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Lischak of Lake Charles; one son, John Lischak of Concord, Calif.; one daughter, Barbara Morgan of Tulsa, Okla.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the family said. LITTLETON, John E. LCAP 7/4/2000 PICKERING - Funeral services for John Eric Littleton, 20, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in Cooper Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Littleton died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in a local hospital. LOFTON, Chester R. LCAP 7/18/2000 FORT POLK - Funeral services for Chester Ray Lofton, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20, in the main chapel. Burial will be in Beauregard Community Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Mr. Lofton died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in Fort Hood, Texas. LONGORIA, Abram Sr. LCAP 7/3/2000 MERRYVILLE - Funeral services for Abram Longoria Sr., 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 3, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Lyndon Longoria, Homer Longoria and Wayne Squires will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Longoria died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Zwolle and had lived in Merryville most of his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Merryville. Survivors include his wife, Willie Pearl Longoria of Merryville; six sons, Abram Longoria and James Longoria, both of Merryville, the Rev. Homer Longoria of Ohatchie, Ala., Harvey Longoria of Garland, Texas, and the Rev. Lyndon Longoria and Roger Longoria, both of DeRidder; two daughters, Shirley Longoria Cooley and Gail Longoria, both of Merryville; 24 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. LONGORIA, James N. LCAP 7/13/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for James Norman ''Jim'' Longoria, 58, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 13, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyndon Longoria will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Longoria died Monday, July 10, 2000, in Pasadena, Texas. He had lived most of his life in Merryville before moving to Houston 10 years ago. Survivors include one son, Jason Longoria of Gulfport, Miss.; one daughter, Marianne Longoria of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Fred Longoria of Shreveport and Andrew Longoria of Merryville; one sister, Margie Lewis of Pitkin; and one grandchild. LONGORIA, James N. LCAP 7/12/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for James Norman "Jim" Longoria, 59, of Pasadena, Texas, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. LOUNSBERRY, Eliza D. LCAP 7/15/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Eliza D. Lounsberry, 89, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, July 15, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Lounsberry died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, in a local care center. LOUNSBERRY, Eliza D. LCAP 7/16/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Eliza D. Lounsberry, 89, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, July 15, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Lounsberry died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, in a local care center. LOWDINS, Ella Mae Francis LCAP 7/21/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Ella Mae Francis Lowdins, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in Christ-Sanctified Holiness Church. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at the church. Mrs. Lowdins died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Lafayette and had lived in Jennings for most of her life. She was a member of Christ-Sanctified Holiness Church. Survivors include three sons, Henry Francis of Copperas Cove, Texas, and John Neal and Alfred Neal, both of Jennings; one daughter, Bessie Mae Brown of Jennings; four brothers, Eunice Francis and Andrew Francis, both of Houston, and Cleveland Francis and Doris Francis, both of Jennings; two sisters, Thelma Francis Robinson of Jennings and Joyce Lee Rhodes of Houston; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. LYONS, James C. Jr. LCAP 7/1/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for James C. Lyons Jr., 42, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 1, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today. A rosary was said at 6 p.m. Friday. Mr. Lyons died Thursday, June 29, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers 406 and 624 and of the National High School Rodeo Association. Survivors include his son, Walker J. Lyons of Vinton; two sisters, Rene'e Lyons of Sulphur and Barbara Frost of Houston; his mother, Beverly Veillion Lyons of Sulphur; and his paternal grandmother, Walker D. Lyons of Sulphur. MANUEL, Joshua R. LCAP 7/26/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Joshua R. Manuel, 17, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in an Oklahoma City, Okla., hospital. MANUEL, Joshua R. LCAP 7/27/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Joshua Ray "Josh" Manuel, 17, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, in Highland Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in an Oklahoma City hospital. MARTIN, Hillry B. LCAP 7/11/2000 HOUSTON - Funeral services for Hillry Brinson Martin, 96, will be at 8 p.m. today, July 11, from St. Nicholas Catholic Church. The Rev. Donatus Anosike will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Houston. Local arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Martin died Thursday, July 6, 2000, in a Houston hospital. She was born in Lake Charles and resided in Houston. She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Houston. Survivors include one daughter, Exie Mae Newsome of Houston; one sister, Alice May Purdy of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MARTIN, James T. II LCAP 7/29/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for James Thomas Martin II, 23, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in Old Anacoco Baptist Church. Burial will be in Old Anacoco Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Martin died Friday, July 28, 2000, in Leesville. MARTIN, James T. II LCAP 7/28/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for James Thomas Martin II, 23, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in Old Anacoco Baptist Church. Burial will be in Old Anacoco Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Martin died Friday, July 28, 2000, in Leesville. MARTIN, Mavis G. LCAP 7/25/2000 HICKS - Funeral services for Mavis G. Martin, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Flactor Baptist Church. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Martin died Monday, July 24, 2000, in a Leesville hospital. MARTIN, Myrtle Lea LCAP 7/1/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for Myrtle Lea Martin, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 2, in the Glenmora Church of Christ. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery in Forest Hill under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Martin died Friday, June 30, 2000, in her residence. MASON, Shelly C. LCAP 7/20/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Shelly Christean Mason, 19, will be at 3 p.m. today, July 22, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell and George Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Miss Mason died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy/Starks area. She was a senior at DeQuincy High School and was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her father, Brian Daniel of DeQuincy; her mother, Fayra Morrison of DeQuincy; one brother, James J. "Fud" Mason of DeQuincy; her paternal grandmother, Jean Daniel of Starks; and her maternal grandmother, Christean Morrison of DeQuincy. Dorothy R. Miller SULPHUR - Funeral services for Dorothy R. Miller, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 24, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mrs. Miller died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, where she was a greeter and a member of Catholic daughters. Survivors include her husband, Gerald C. Miller of Sulphur; one son, Karl B. Miller of Sulphur; two daughters, Adrian Ann Price of Baton Rouge and Mary Catherine Vice of Marlin, Texas; one brother, Kenneth B. Richardson of Farhopr, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and to Boys & Girls Village Foundation, the family said. MASON, Shelly C. LCAP 7/21/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Shelly Christean Mason, 19, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.D. Cardwell and George Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m-9 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Miss Mason died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy/Starks area. She was a senior at DeQuincy High School and a member of First United Methodist Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her father, Brian Daniel of DeQuincy; her mother, Fayra Morrison of DeQuincy; one brother, James J. "Fud" Mason of DeQuincy; her maternal grandmother, Christean Morrison of DeQuincy; and her paternal grandmother, Jean Daniel of Starks. MAYES, Willie M. LCAP 7/12/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Willie Mae Mayes, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, in Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Starlight Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Mayes died Thursday, July 6, 2000, in Sacramento, Calif. MAYES, Willie Mae LCAP 7/7/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Willie Mae Mayes, 79, of Sacramento, Calif. will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Thursday at her home in Sacramento. MCGOLDRICK, Joe LCAP 7/6/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Joe McGoldrick, 31, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be at 4 p.m. Friday, July 7, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. James A. Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Richie Cemetery under the direction of Laird McGill Funeral Home of Nacogdoches. Visitation is from noon Friday in the church. Mr. McGoldrick died Monday, July 3, 2000, in Nacogdoches. He was a fork lift driver for International Paper. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Buxton McGoldrick of Nacogdoches; one son, Andrew Joseph James McGoldrick of Nacogdoches; one brother, David McGoldrick of Nacogdoches; one sister, Larissa Webb of Lenox, Mass.; and his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. David (Barbara Ann Dartez) Thomas of Nacogdoches. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church building fund, 2508 Appleby Sand Road, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, the family said. MCKNIGHT, Lillie Mae LCAP 7/13/2000 RAYVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Lillie Mae McKnight, 70, of DeRidder will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, in Midway Baptist Church. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in her residence. MCVEY, Mary Z. Hanks LCAP 7/21/2000 Funeral services for Mary Z. Hanks McVey, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. McVey died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Arthur and had lived in Lake Charles for over 50 years. She owned and operated Mary's Lounge. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Leetel J. Hanks of Moss Bluff, Johnny C. Hanks of Gillis and Mike McVey of Lake Charles; one daughter, Shirley Taylor of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. MEAUX, Gerald LCAP 7/13/2000 RUSTON - Funeral services for Gerald "Jerry" Meaux, 46, of Simsboro, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The Rev. Jerry Thelen will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Simsboro under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, with a vigil at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Meaux died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in Simsboro. He was the owner of Meaux's Boot and Shoe Repair and was a member of the Lincoln Parish Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Block and Bridle Riding Club and sponsored rodeo events. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Merlene Meaux of Simsboro; one son, Dustin Ryan Meaux of Simsboro; one daughter, Kari Meaux Rinehart of Simsboro; one brother, Jimmy Meaux of Lake Charles; and his mother, Jeanne Meaux of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, the family said. MECHE, Telma LCAP 7/24/2000 Funeral services for Telma Meche, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 10 a.m. Mr. Meche died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born in Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He was a member of Laborers Construction Union Local 207. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Meche of Lake Charles; five sons, Linus Meche of Church Point, and John, Joseph, Lionel James and Paul Meche, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Cora Mae Riggs of Lawtell; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MECHE, Telma LCAP 7/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Telma Meche, 66, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday. MILLER, Dorothy R. LCAP 7/21/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Dorothy R. Miller, 74, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. MILLER, Dorothy R. LCAP 7/23/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Dorothy R. Miller, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 24, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Miller died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, where she was a greeter and a member of Catholic daughters. Survivors include her husband, Gerald C. Miller of Sulphur; one son, Karl B. Miller of Sulphur; two daughters, Adrian Ann Price of Baton Rouge and Mary Catherine Vice of Marlin, Texas; one brother, Kenneth B. Richardson of Fairhope, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and to Boys & Girls Village Foundation, the family said. MONTGOMERY, Gregory LCAP 7/21/2000 Funeral services for Gregory Montgomery, 23, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Montgomery died Saturday, July 15, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Gregory Shawn Patrick Montgomery of Lake Charles; one brother, Michael Montgomery of New York; two sisters, Jacqueline Montgomery and Pamela Montgomery, both of Lake Charles; his father, Robert Robinson of Lake Charles; his mother, Lee Anna Williams of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Geneva Williams of Ferriday. MOORE, Fred R. LCAP 7/19/2000 Funeral services for Fred R. Moore, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Moore died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 1. He graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University and Louisiana State University. He graduated from Northwestern State University. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Moore of Lake Charles; one daughter, Molly Moore of Mexico City; one sister, Wynelle Veron of Walker; and two grandchildren. MOORE, Fred R. LCAP 7/20/2000 Funeral services for Fred R. Moore, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Moore died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from LaGrange High School, attended McNeese State University and Louisiana State University and graduated from Northwestern State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Department of Veteran Affairs after 30 years of service. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 1. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Moore of Lake Charles; one daughter, Molly Moore of Mexico City; one sister, Wynelle Veron of Walker; and two grandchildren. MOORE, James Roscoe LCAP 7/31/2000 Funeral services for James Roscoe Moore, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 31, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Roscoe died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Grambling and had lived in Calcasieu Parish for the past 49 years. He completed his elementary and high school education in Grambling. He attended Howard University and Southern University in Baton Rouge. He received a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education in 1950. He received his Master's of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. in August, 1955. He attended McNeese State University to complete his 30 hours above the Master's Degree for certification in Administration and Supervision in secondary education. He began his teaching and coaching career in 1950 at Grand Avenue High School in DeQuincy. He transferred to Lake Charles as head coach and boys P.E. instructor in the fall of 1954. In 1966, he was appointed assistant principal at Washington High School. In 1967, he resigned from his position as a teacher and head coach of 17 years. He was appointed principal at Washington High School and helped set up the curriculum and program of studies when Washington High School and Marion High School combined into a magnet school. He was known as one of the most successful high school coaches in football, basketball, field and track. His winning record was high in the state with district and state championships. More than 200 hundred athletes he coached received athletic scholarships to colleges and universities. In January of 1989, after 38 years of service, he retired from the Calcasieu Parish school system. He served as member for many Board of Directors including: Boys Scouts of America, 7th District Drug Abuse Program, Lake Charles Housing Board, Southern University Board of Supervisors, Southern University Alumni Foundation, Southern University Alumni Association, Founding Member and President Elect of North Lake Charles Kiwanis, Playground Recreation Supervisor for Lake Charles, Calcasieu United Appeals Budget Committee, Vice President of Louisiana Drug Abuse Program, National, State, and Local Education Associations, Louisiana Community Laboratory Hearing Institute, North Lake Charles Detox Center, Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity, and founding member of Lake Charles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha PSI. He received honors and awards for his devoted service to the community including: Commissioner Award for the Housing Board of Lake Charles, Kiwanis North President Award, Alpha Phi Alpha Man of the Year Award, Who's Who Among National Black Alumni Award, Boy Scouts of American Award of Excellence, Pelican Coaches Association for Athletic Excellence Recognition Award, Honary Louisiana Senator Award and named for the new Southern University Track. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for 45 years. He served as parish trustee, parish council member, parish finance committee member and he was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen C. Moore of Lake Charles; one son, Robert Charles Combre of Houston; two daughters, Pamela Bazile of Houston and Rosalyn Moore of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Alvin Moore of Detroit, Leon Moore of Las Vegas and Legolian Moore of San Diego; one sister, Gustavia Bailey of Las Vegas; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. MORRISON, Don LCAP 7/11/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Don Morrison, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Calcasieu. Mr. Morrison died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. MORRISON, Donald LCAP 7/10/2000 DERIDDER &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Donald Morrison, 62, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. MORVANT, Irvin L. LCAP 7/18/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Irvin Lee Morvant, 66, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 18, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Morvant died at 4:19 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2000. MULLINS, Jerry L. LCAP 7/25/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Jerry Lynn Mullins, 52, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. MULLINS, Jerry L. LCAP 7/26/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Jerry Lynn Mullins, 52, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 26, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in DeQuincy Rigmaiden Cemetery. Mr. Mullins died Monday, July 24, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. MURNANE, Sister Marie J. LCAP 7/20/2000 HOUSTON - Funeral services for Sister Marie Joseph Murnane, 86, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 24, in the Villa de Matel Convent chapel. Burial will be in the convent cemetery under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors. A wake service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday in the convent. Sister Murnane died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2000, in the convent. She was born in County Tipperary, Ireland. She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word on April 30, 1929, and made her final vows Dec. 8, 1938. She worked as a nurse, nursing supervisor and nursing instructor in St. Joseph Hospital in Houston; St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas; St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles; Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport; and St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. Survivors include three sisters, Alice Russell of Muncie, Ind.; Brigid Ivin of County Tipperary; and Margaret Marshland of County Kilkenny, Ireland. MYERS, Marjorie P. LCAP 7/17/2000 SINGER - Funeral services for Marjorie Perkins Myers, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 17, in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Revs. Dudley Rutledge and Jerry Hext will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Myers died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Singer. She resided in DeRidder for the last eight years. She retired from DeQuincy General Hospital after 35 years of service. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Dollar of Winnie, Texas, Mel Myers of DeQuincy and Tim Myers of Singer; one brother, Almon Perkins Jr. of Houston; one sister, Clara Perkins of DeRidder; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. NASH, Ella V. LCAP 7/14/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for Ella V. Nash, 73, of Houston, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Martin Deporres Cemetery in Grand Chenier under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Nash died Sunday, July 9, 2000, in a Houston care center. She was a native of Grand Chenier and lived most of her life in Houston. She was a graduate of Phyllis Wheatley High School and of Texas Southern University. She retired from the Houston Independent School District after 35 years of service. She was a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Survivors include two brothers, Lawrence "Bull" Nash of Houston and Emanuel "Man" Nash of Walnut, Calif.; and two sisters, Beatrice Gradney of Houston and Goldie Washington of Lake Charles. NASH, Ella V. LCAP 7/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ella V. Nash, 73, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Houston care center. NAVARRO, Phyllis J. LCAP 7/26/2000 Funeral services for Phyllis Joan Navarro, 69, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Aurora, Ill., under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Navarro died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Aurora, Ill., and had lived in Lake Charles for the last 10 years after moving from Houston. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, J.R. Navarro of Lake Charles; and two daughters, Jane Marie Thomas of Lake Charles and Peggy Rose Heideman of Albuquerque, N.M. NEWMAN, Mary N. LCAP 7/25/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Mary Nell Newman, 66, of Mermentau, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. John Eaves will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Newman died at 1:20 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Oberlin. Survivors include three sons, Roger Fruge of Kinder, Daryl Hanes of Houston and Lawrence Hanes of Minnesota; one daughter, Linda Richard of Lake Charles; one sister, Evana Langley of Elton; and four grandchildren. NORRIS, Almary S. LCAP 7/14/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Almary Scott Norris, 74, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15, in Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Daniel Stafford will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Norris died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2000, in a Jasper, Texas, hospital. She was a native of Bush. Survivors include two sons, Ernest Jackson Jr. and Lawrance Jackson; five daughters, Brenda Jackson, Barbara Leatherman, Patricia Simmons, Betty Jean Jackson and Paulette Holt; one brother, Joseph Scott; one sister, Mamie Williams; 19 grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. NUNEZ, James LCAP 7/6/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for James Nunez, 69, of Creole, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 6, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Rev. Wallace Primeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Nunez Family Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mr. Nunez died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in the Cameron hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Cameron Masonic Lodge 439, Lake Charles Scottish Rites, VFW, American Legion and Farm B Louisiana and Cameron Parish Cattlemen's Associations. He retired from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries office after 40 years. He was awarded a lifetime commission. He worked as a special agent for the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Nunez of Creole; one son, Donny Nunez of Creole; one daughter, Ruby Dupuie of Grand Chenier; one brother, Boyd Nunez of Creole; one sister, Wilma Lee Carriveau of Beaverton, Mich.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. NUNEZ, James LCAP 7/5/2000 CREOLE - Funeral services for James Nunez, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Wallace Primeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Nunez Family Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 7 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Nunez died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in a Cameron hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Cameron Masonic Lodge 439, Lake Charles Scottish Rites, VFW American Legion and Farm B Louisiana and Cameron Parish Cattlemen's Associations. He was retired from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries office after 40 years. He was awarded a lifetime commission. He worked as a special agent for the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Nunez of Creole; one son, Donny Nunez of Creole; one daughter, Ruby Dupuie of Grand Chenier; one brother, Boyd Nunez of Creole; one sister, Wilma Lee Carriveau of Beaverton, Mich.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. O'BANION, Christopher Jr. LCAP 7/21/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Christopher "Eric" O'Banion Jr., 37, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, in Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. O'Banion died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in a Leesville hospital. ODOM, Derek S. LCAP 7/24/2000 OAKDALE &emdash; Funeral services for Derek Sundown Odom, 15, of Oakdale, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, in Gospel Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Elizabeth under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. He died Sunday, July 23, 2000, in a local hospital. OLIVER, Theresa LCAP 7/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Theresa Oliver, 81, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 7:10 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. OLLIFF, Huey F. LCAP 7/6/2000 MANY - Funeral arrangements for former Lake Charles resident Huey Franklin Olliff, 65, will be announced by Warren Meadows Funeral Home. He died at 6:36 p.m. Wednesday in the Many hospital. ORPHEY, Lawrence M. LCAP 7/8/2000 Funeral services for Lawrence M. Orphey, 69, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 10, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Father Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Orphey died Tuesday, July 7, 2000. He was a native of St. Martinville and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Edward Malone Jr. of Houston, Michael Orphey of Dallas, Richard Malone and Anthony Orphey, both of Lake Charles; five daughters, Angela Guillory of Lake Charles, Charlotte Orphey and Carrie Crowell, both of Houston, Gail Dominick and Belinda Washington, both of Dallas; four brothers, Robert Orphey and Wilbert Orphey, both of Lake Charles, and Wilson Orphey and Howard Orphey, both of Houston; three sisters, Virgie Singleton, Doris Bilbo and Louise Kaough, all of Lake Charles; 39 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. ORPHEY, Lawrence M. LCAP 7/6/2000 Funeral arrangements for Lawrence M. Orphey, 69, of Lake Charles, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Dallas hospital. ORPHEY, Lawrence M. LCAP 7/9/2000 Funeral services for Lawrence M. Orphey, 69, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 10, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Father Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Orphey died Tuesday, July 7, 2000. He was a native of St. Martinville and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Edward Malone Jr. of Houston, Michael Orphey of Dallas, Richard Malone and Anthony Orphey, both of Lake Charles; five daughters, Angela Guillory of Lake Charles, Charlotte Orphey and Carrie Crowell, both of Houston, Gail Dominick and Belinda Washington, both of Dallas; four brothers, Robert Orphey and Wilbert Orphey, both of Lake Charles, and Wilson Orphey and Howard Orphey, both of Houston; three sisters, Virgie Singleton, Doris Bilbo and Louise Kaough, all of Lake Charles; 39 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. ORTEGO, Elma LCAP 7/18/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Elma Ortego, 80, of Pine Prairie, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Mamou hospital. ORTEGO, Elma LCAP 7/19/2000 PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Elma Ortego, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 19, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fontenot Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Ortego died at 10:56 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2000, in a Mamou hospital. ORTEGO, Mable LCAP 7/27/2000 Funeral services for Mable Ortego, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Ortego died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Edgerly and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 53 years. Survivors include one son, Art Ortego of Lake Charles. PARKER, Ruby W. LCAP 7/18/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Ruby Williams Parker, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Mrs. Parker died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, July 17, in a local care center. PERKINS, Martha C. LCAP 7/29/2000 SINGER - Funeral services for Martha C. Perkins, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mrs. Perkins died Friday, July 28, 2000, in a Merryville care center. PERKINS, Martha C. LCAP 7/28/2000 SINGER - Funeral services for Martha C. Perkins, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mrs. Perkins died Friday, July 28, 2000, in a Merryville care center. PHILLIPS, Pamela S. LCAP 7/29/2000 Funeral services for Pamela Sanders Phillips, 38, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. David Adcock and Scott Moody will officiate. Burial will be in Beach Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from LaGrange High School and received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University. She worked for the City of Lake Charles Data Processing Center for 18 years. Survivors include her husband, James Phillips of Lake Charles; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Lillian Self) Sanders of Lake Charles. PHILLIPS, Pamela S. LCAP 7/28/2000 Funeral services for Pamela Sanders Phillips, 38, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. David Adcock and Scott Moody will officiate. Burial will be in Beach Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from LaGrange High School and received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University. She worked for the City of Lake Charles Data Processing Center for 18 years. Survivors include her husband, James Phillips of Lake Charles; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Lillian Self) Sanders of Lake Charles. PIERCE, Richard H. Sr. LCAP 7/15/2000 RAGLEY - Funeral services for Richard Howard Pierce Sr., 79, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 17, in Squyres United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ray Liedig will officiate. Burial will be in Risinger Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Pierce died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, in a DeQuincy care center. A native of Houston, he had lived in Lake Charles and Ragley before moving to New Caney, Texas, in 1983. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, retiring as a senior master sergeant. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War while in the Army Air Corps and Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veteran of Foreign Wars posts in Porter, Texas. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Susan Stineff of Ragley; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. PIERCE, Richard H. Sr. LCAP 7/16/2000 RAGLEY - Funeral services for Richard Howard Pierce Sr., 79, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 17, in Squyres United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ray Liedig will officiate. Burial will be in Risinger Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Pierce died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, in a DeQuincy care center. A native of Houston, he had lived in Lake Charles and Ragley before moving to New Caney, Texas, in 1983. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, retiring as a senior master sergeant. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War while in the Army Air Corps and Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veteran of Foreign Wars posts in Porter, Texas. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Susan Stineff of Ragley; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. PINDER, Bertie F. LCAP 7/1/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Bertie Faye Pinder, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Caroline Volentine will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation continues today. Mrs. Pinder died Thursday, June 29, 2000. She was a lifetime resident of DeQuincy. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include three daughters, Goldie Gremillion of DeQuincy, Joy Poole of Westlake and Ella McIntyre of Lake Charles; three sisters, Beulah Royer of DeQuincy, Estelle Bradley of Sulphur and Zera Crawley of Corpus Christi, Texas; and five grandchildren. PLUMMER, Aline LCAP 7/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Aline Plummer, 59, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. PLUMMER, Aline M. LCAP 7/21/2000 Funeral Services for Aline Marie Plummer, 59, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Coys Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from noon Saturday. Mrs. Plummer died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Lafayette and had lived in Lake Charles for 53 years. Survivors include four brothers, Arthur Scott, William Scott and Joseph Scott, all of Lake Charles, and John David Scott of Oakdale; and three sisters, Mildred Dennis, Beatrice Floyd and Hellen Jones, all of Lake Charles. PRATHER, Wallace, Mrs. LCAP 7/21/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Wallace (Amay Trahan) Prather, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, in the Church of Christ. The Revs. Paul Estes and Antoine Valdetero will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Prather died at 11:32 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Thornwell and had resided in Jennings for 61 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ and its Adult Sunday School class. Survivors include her husband, Wallace Prather of Jennings; two sons, Terry Prather of Jennings and Randy Prather of Lake Charles; one daughter, Beverly Ann Green of Jennings; seven sisters, Elida Spears of Gonzales, Ella Prather of Moss Bluff, Pearl McGee, Betty Bacon, Doris Reed and Lena Comeaux, all of Lake Charles, and Ethel Vinzant of Mississippi; two brothers, Lynn Trahan of Sulphur and Charles Trahan of Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. PRECHT, Arlie LCAP 7/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Arlie Precht, 41, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. PRECHT, Arlie W. LCAP 7/11/2000 Funeral services for Arlie Wade Precht, 41, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Tome Howe and Steve Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Precht died at 6:58 a.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked at George Theriot's and Market Basket for several years. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include one brother, Carroll Precht of Highlands, Texas; one sister, Arlo Faye Stallion of Ozark, Mo.; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Joyce) Precht of Lake Charles; Donations may be made to University United Methodist Church, the family said. PRECHT, Charles H. Sr. LCAP 7/18/2000 Funeral services for Charles H. Precht Sr., 89, of Sweetlake will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Precht died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Big Lake area. He was a retired rice farmer and cattleman. He served on the Cameron Parish Police Jury for 12 years and was a county committeeman for the ASCS office for 10 years. He was a past member of the board of directors for W.O. Moss Regional Hospital. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 165. He was a member of Sweetlake United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, William W. Precht of Welsh and Charles H. Precht Jr. of Sweetlake; one daughter, Barbara Precht Hanchey of Haughton; one brother, Ed Precht of Lake Charles; one sister, Arlo Chelette of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Donations may be made to Sweetlake United Methodist Church of the Cameron Parish Library Fund, the family said. PRESCOTT, Shinetta LCAP 7/27/2000 VINTON - Funeral arrangements for Shinetta Prescott, 19, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. PRESCOTT, Shinetta N. LCAP 7/30/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Shinetta N. Prescott, 19, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, in Welsh Memorial Methodist Church. The Rev. James Piper will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in Smyrna Church of God in Christ. Miss Prescott died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong residence of Vinton. She was a graduate of Vinton High School and was attending Lamar State University. Survivors include two daughters, Kaylen Prescott and Sharon Prescott, both of Vinton; one brother, Emmanuel Shelton of Vinton; two sisters, Tiffany Shelton and Melissa Prescott, both of Vinton; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Preston (Rachel) Guidry of Vinton; her paternal grandfather, Spencer Prescott of Vinton; her maternal grandmother, Josephine Zeno of Vinton; her maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Donna) Zeno of Sulphur; her great-grandfather, Lester Zeno of Vinton; and her great-great-grandmother, Ida Williams of Westlake. PRESCOTT, Shinetta N. LCAP 7/31/2000 VINTON &emdash; Funeral services for Shinetta N. Prescott, 19, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, in Welsh Memorial Methodist Church. The Rev. James Piper will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in Smyrna Church of God in Christ. Miss Prescott died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong residence of Vinton. She was a graduate of Vinton High School and was attending Lamar State University. Survivors include two daughters, Kaylen Prescott and Sharon Prescott, both of Vinton; one brother, Emmanuel Shelton of Vinton; two sisters, Tiffany Shelton and Melissa Prescott, both of Vinton; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Preston (Rachel) Guidry of Vinton; her paternal grandfather, Spencer Prescott of Vinton; her maternal grandmother, Josephine Zeno of Vinton; her maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Donna) Zeno of Sulphur; her great-grandfather, Lester Zeno of Vinton; and her great-great-grandmother, Ida Williams of Westlake. PRESLEY, L.C. LCAP 7/14/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for L.C. Presley, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Revs. Nathan Wykoff and Arnold K. Wykoff will officiate. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Presley died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Homer and had lived in Kinder for most of his life. Survivors include one son, Robert Lee of Kinder; three brothers, Henry Presley and Willie Presley, both of Baton Rouge, and James Presley of Homer; one sister, Bertha Boyd of Homer; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. PRESLEY, L.C. LCAP 7/12/2000 Funeral arrangements for L.C. Presley, 71, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in his residence. RAGGIO, Thomas L. LCAP 7/25/2000 Memorial services for Thomas L. Raggio, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Cliff Rucker will officiate. Entombment will be in the church columbarium. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church parish house. Mr. Raggio died Monday, July 24, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of DeRidder. He graduated from Louisiana State University and LSU Law School. He was a member of the law firm Raggio, Cappel, Chozen and Berniard. He was past president of the Lake Charles Association of Commerce, past president and lieutenant governor of Kiwanis International, past president of Council for Better Louisiana, past president of the State Bar Association and a member of the House Delegate of the American Bar Association. He served in World War II in the infantry and retired with the rank of colonel. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where he served as senior warden and a member of the vestry. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Raggio; one daughter, Mrs. James (Sally) Downs of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Donations may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. RAMAGOS, Sammy J. LCAP 7/24/2000 WELSH &emdash; Funeral services for Sammy J. Ramagos, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Ramagos died Saturday, July 22, 2000, in a Lutcher hospital. He was a native of Donaldsonville and a longtime resident of Welsh. He was owner and operator of Pat's Steakhouse in Welsh. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ramagos of Welsh; two sons, John and Robert Ramagos, both of Welsh; one daughter, JoLynn Johnson of Grayville; one sister, Aline Newberry of Bayou Vista; one brother, Howard Ramagos of Gramercy; and five grandchildren. RAMAGOS, Sammy J. LCAP 7/25/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Sammy J. Ramagos, 79, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 25, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Mausoleum. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mr. Ramagos died Saturday, July 22, 2000, in a Lutcher hospital. He was a native of Donaldsonville and a longtime resident of Welsh. He was owner and operator of Pat's Steakhouse in Welsh. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ramagos of Garyville; two sons, John and Robert Ramagos of Welsh; one daughter, Jolyn Johnson of Garyville; one sister, Aline Newberry of Bayou Vista; one brother, Howard Ramagos of Gramercy; and five grandchildren. RAMAGOS, Sammy J. LCAP 7/23/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Sammy J. Ramagos, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Ramagos died Saturday, July 22, 2000, in the Lutcher hospital. He was a native of Donalsonville and had lived in Welsh for many years. He was the owner and operator of Pat's Steak House. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and had served in World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ramagos of Garyville; two sons, John Ramagos and Robert Ramagos, both of Welsh; one brother, Howard Ramagos of Gramercy; one sister, Aline Newberry of Bayous Vista; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. RAY, Hansford LCAP 7/27/2000 CALCASIEU - Funeral arrangements for Hansford "Harry" Ray, 83, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. RAYMOND, Kim, Mrs. LCAP 7/13/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Kim (Pearl Frazier) Raymond, 43, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 14, in Woodbury Congregational Church. The Rev. E.R. Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Raymond died at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived here most of her life. She was employed by Catherine's. She was a member of Woodbury Congregational Church where she was on the Usher Board. She was a member of the Mid City Lion's Club. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Stacy L. Jackson of Lake Charles; one son, Brad E. Raymond of Lake Charles; three brothers, Joseph Frazier Sr., Henry Lee Frazier and Dennis Frazier, all of Lake Charles; his father, Albert Frazier of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. RAYMOND, Kim, Mrs. LCAP 7/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Kim (Pearl Frazier) Raymond, 43, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. ROBERTSON, Eloi LCAP 7/5/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Eloi Robertson, 85, will be at 10 a.m., today, July 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church in Slagle. Mr. Robertson died Monday, July 3, 2000, in the Leesville hospital. ROBINSON, Cynthia LCAP 7/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Cynthia Robinson, 45, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Sunday in a La Marque, Texas, hospital. ROBINSON, Cynthia Ann LCAP 7/13/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Cynthia Ann Robinson, 45, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, in the Union Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday at the church. She died at 6 a.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000, in a Texas City, Texas, hospital. A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Jennings most of her life before moving to the La Marque-Hitchcock, Texas area. She graduated from Jennings High School in 1973. She attended Jeff Davis Vocational Techinal School where she received her nursing license. She was employed by the Jennings Guest House for many years. She was employed by the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Survivors include her two sisters, Andrea Jean Robinson of Galveston and Cherylene R. Noel of Jennings; and her parents, the Rev. Andrew Robinson of Hitchcock and Zenobia Simon Robinson of Jennings. ROBINSON, Erma D. LCAP 7/18/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Erma Dheil Robinson, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Land will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Robinson died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Levant, Kan., and had resided in DeRidder for 73 years. She was a member of Broadlands Community Church and Broadlands Homemakers Club. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Tommy Robinson of DeRidder; six daughters, Esther Rosale McDaniel of Fort Hood, Texas, Frances Basco Miller of Jennings, Mary Sullivan and Virginia DuBose, both of Ragley, and Mabel Robinson and Alice Fockler, both of DeRidder; one brother, Victor Dheil of DeRidder; two sisters, Kathern Pharr of Longview, Texas, and Margaret Powell of DeRidder; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. ROBINSON, Kenneth E. LCAP 7/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Kenneth E. Robinson, 53, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence ROBINSON, Kenneth E. LCAP 7/16/2000 Funeral arrangements for Kenneth E. Robinson, 53, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence ROLLINS, Nancy M. LCAP 7/20/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Nancy M. Rollins, 49, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Rollins died Friday, July 21, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. ROPER, Marie LCAP 7/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Marie Roper, 86, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. ROPER, Marie LCAP 7/16/2000 Funeral arrangements for Marie Roper, 86, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. ROSCOE, James Moore LCAP 7/30/2000 Funeral services for James Moore Roscoe, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 31, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Roscoe died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Grambling and had lived in Calcasieu Parish for the past 49 years. He completed his elementary and high school education in Grambling. He attended Howard University and Southern University in Baton Rouge. He received a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education in 1950. He received his Master's of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. in August, 1955. He attended McNeese State University to complete his 30 hours above the Master's Degree for certification in Administration and Supervision in secondary education. He began his teaching and coaching career in 1950 at Grand Avenue High School in DeQuincy. He transferred to Lake Charles as head coach and boys P.E. instructor in the fall of 1954. In 1966, he was appointed assistant principal at Washington High School. In 1967, he resigned from his position as a teacher and head coach of 17 years. He was appointed principal at Washington High School and helped set up the curriculum and program of studies when Washington High School and Marion High School combined into a magnet school. He was known as one of the most successful high school coaches in football, basketball, field and track. His winning record was high in the state with district and state championships. More than 200 hundred athletes he coached received athletic scholarships to colleges and universities. In January of 1989, after 38 years of service, he retired from the Calcasieu Parish school system. He served as member for many Board of Directors including: Boys Scouts of America, 7th District Drug Abuse Program, Lake Charles Housing Board, Southern University Board of Supervisors, Southern University Alumni Foundation, Southern University Alumni Association, Founding Member and President Elect of North Lake Charles Kiwanis, Playground Recreation Supervisor for Lake Charles, Calcasieu United Appeals Budget Committee, Vice President of Louisiana Drug Abuse Program, National, State, and Local Education Associations, Louisiana Community Laboratory Hearing Institute, North Lake Charles Detox Center, Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity, and founding member of Lake Charles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha PSI. He received honors and awards for his devoted service to the community including: Commissioner Award for the Housing Board of Lake Charles, Kiwanis North President Award, Alpha Phi Alpha Man of the Year Award, Who's Who Among National Black Alumni Award, Boy Scouts of American Award of Excellence, Pelican Coaches Association for Athletic Excellence Recognition Award, Honary Louisiana Senator Award and named for the new Southern University Track. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for 45 years. He served as parish trustee, parish council member, parish finance committee member and he was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen C. Moore of Lake Charles; one son, Robert Charles Combre of Houston; two daughters, Pamela Bazile of Houston and Rosalyn Moore of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Alvin Moore of Detroit, Leon Moore of Las Vegas and Legolian Moore of San Diego; one sister, Gustavia Bailey of Las Vegas; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. RUSSELL, Joyce LCAP 7/12/2000 Funeral services for Joyce Russell, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Butch Kelly will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, in First Baptist Church of Itta Bena, Miss. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Mrs. Russell died Sunday, July 9, 2000. She was a native of Greenwood, Miss., and had lived in Isola, Miss., for the past 20 years. She was a member of Isola Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jessie W. "Babe" Russell of Isola; one daughter, Sheila Babineaux of Lake Charles; three sons, Bill Russell of Isola, Tim Russell of Lafayette and Stan Russell of Carrolton, Miss.; one brother, Wardell Pittman of Greenwood; one sister, Nannie Mae Ray of Eupora, Miss.; and five grandchildren. RUSSELL, Joyce LCAP 7/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Joyce Russell, 67, of Isola, Miss., will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in Jonesville. RUSSELL, Samuel LCAP 7/17/2000 TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Samuel Russell, 76, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 17, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Russell died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. SCRUGGS, Pearl C. LCAP 7/25/2000 ALEXANDRIA - Funeral services for Pearl Carter Scruggs, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in John Kramer and Son Funeral Home. The Revs. Joe Kite and Timothy Everett will officiate. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Scruggs died Sunday, July 23, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church of Alexandria. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Joiner of Lafayette, Sharon Gilchrist of Jackson City, Tenn., and Nanette Hart of Lake Jackson, Texas; one sister, Dovie Testa of Alexandria; and six grandchildren. SHEFF, Anna LCAP 7/11/2000 DERIDDER - Graveside services for Anna Sheff, 90, of Houston, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13, in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Sheff died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2000, in San Antonio. SIAS, Rogers J. Jr. LCAP 7/6/2000 Funeral services for Rogers James Sias Jr., 59, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Sias died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Grand Coteau and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Annie Bell Sias of Lake Charles; five brothers, Howard Sias, Leroy Sias, Harold Sias and Kenneth Sias, all of Lake Charles, and Leo Sias of Detroit; and five sisters, Sedonia Staves, Leona Griffith, Joyce Sias, Norma Lee Sias and Patricia Goodman, all of Lake Charles. SILLIMAN, William J. LCAP 7/25/2000 SAN ANTONIO - Graveside services for William John Silliman, 77, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Silliman died at 11:33 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. SIMAR, Emily S. LCAP 7/30/2000 EVANGELINE - Funeral services for Emily S. Simar, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 30, in Bluff Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Simar died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in Crowley. SIMAR, Emily S. LCAP 7/31/2000 EVANGELINE &emdash; Funeral services for Emily S. Simar, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 30, in Bluff Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Simar died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in Crowley. SIMPSON, Verlan Joy LCAP 7/11/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Verlan Joy "Shonnie" Simpson, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Simpson died Monday, July 10, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Dailville, Texas, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Vernon Simpson; two sons, Mark Simpson of Westlake and Don Simpson of Sherman, Texas; one daughter, Karen Simpson of Westlake; one sister, Emodeen O'Byrne of Rusk, Texas; and five grandchildren. SKIDMORE, Louise LCAP 7/3/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for Louise Skidmore, 92, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in Wakefield Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary Van Horn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Skidmore died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Grand Chenier and a longtime resident of Cameron. She was a member of Wakefield Methodist Church. She retired from the Cameron Parish School Board as a lunchroom manager. Survivors include one son, Allen Ray Skidmore of Lake Charles; one daughter, Hattie Nunez of Moss Bluff; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. SMITH, Faye LCAP 7/24/2000 SULPHUR &emdash; Graveside services for Faye Smith, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Brandi Kendal and Elmer Coutler will officiate. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, July 22, 2000. She moved to Maplewood in 1944 and lived in Argentina and Tennessee from 1965 to 1979. She returned to Sulphur in 1979. She was a resident of High Hope Care Center for the past three years. She was a member of Maplewood Church of Christ Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Deaton of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Maye Burns of Apache, Okla.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. SMITH, Faye LCAP 7/25/2000 CARYLSS - Graveside services for Faye Smith, 88, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 25, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home of Sulphur. The Revs. Brandi Kendal and Elmer Coutler will officiate. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, July 22, 2000. She moved to Maplewood in 1944 and lived in Argentina and Tennessee from 1965 to 1979. She returned to Sulphur in 1979 and had lived in High Hope Care Center for three years. She was a member of Maplewood Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, "Gene" Smith; one sister, Maye Burns of Apache, Okla.; one daughter, Barbara Deaton of Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. SMITH, Terrell A. LCAP 7/15/2000 Funeral services for Terrell Allen Smith, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Smith died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Seadrift, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for 63 years. He retired from Conoco after many years of service. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Doris Rosteet Smith of Lake Charles; one son, Robert A. Smith of Merrimack, N.H.; and two grandchildren. SMITH, Terrell A. LCAP 7/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Terrell Allen Smith, 87, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. SMITH, Terrell A. LCAP 7/16/2000 Funeral services for Terrell Allen Smith, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Smith died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Seadrift, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for 63 years. He retired from Conoco after many years of service. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Doris Rosteet Smith of Lake Charles; one son, Robert A. Smith of Merrimack, N.H.; and two grandchildren. SMITH, Thomas C. Jr, Mrs.. LCAP 7/30/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas C. (JoAnne Miguez) Smith Jr., 71, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, from Our Lady of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. SMITH, Thomas C. Jr, Mrs.. LCAP 7/31/2000 JENNINGS &emdash; Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas C. (JoAnne Miguez) Smith Jr., 71, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, from Our Lady of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. SOILEAU, Edmonia G., Mrs. LCAP 7/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Edmonia Guillory Soileau, 76, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. SOILEAU, Edmonia G., Mrs. LCAP 7/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Edmonia Guillory Soileau, 76, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. SOILEAU, Edmonia Guillory, Mrs. LCAP 7/30/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Edmonia Guillory Soileau, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Mrs. Soileau died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Elton. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she served on the Ladies Auxiliary Board. Survivors include her husband, Maxile Soileau of Elton; five sons, Alvin Soileau Sr. of Lake Charles, Wilford Soileau, Chester Soileau, Leonard Soileau and Michael Soileau, all of Elton; seven daughters, Mary Louise Guillory and Versa Soileau, both of Elton, Ida Joseph, Alice Joseph, Helen Antoine, Veronica Jack and Maxie Woods, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Ezola Woods of Lake Charles; 32 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. SOILEAU, Edmonia Guillory, Mrs. LCAP 7/31/2000 ELTON &emdash; Funeral services for Mrs. Edmonia Guillory Soileau, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Mrs. Soileau died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Elton. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she served on the Ladies Auxiliary Board. Survivors include her husband, Maxile Soileau of Elton; five sons, Alvin Soileau Sr. of Lake Charles, Wilford Soileau, Chester Soileau, Leonard Soileau and Michael Soileau, all of Elton; seven daughters, Mary Louise Guillory and Versa Soileau, both of Elton, Ida Joseph, Alice Joseph, Helen Antoine, Veronica Jack and Maxie Woods, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Ezola Woods of Lake Charles; 32 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. SONNIER, Gary, Mrs. LCAP 7/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Gary (Cathy) Sonnier, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. SONNIER, Gary, Mrs. LCAP 7/25/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Gary (Catherine Roberts) Sonnier, 52, of Destin, Fla., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Sonnier died at 10:54 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a 1966 graduate of LaGrange High School. She also attended McNeese State University and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. She was the co-owner of Sonnier Electric Co. She was a founding member and past president of the Krewe De Ja Vu. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Sam Sonnier II of Destin, Timothy Joseph "Joey" Sonnier of Pensacola, Fla., and Jason Sonnier of Lake Charles; one daughter, Christa Sonnier Parent of Pensacola; one brother, Bill Roberts of Moss Bluff; and one sister, Iris Bell of Worland, Wyo. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association, the family said. SPELL, Brent Lee LCAP 7/3/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Brent Lee "Pocky" Spell, 28, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 3, in Matthews and Sons Funeral Home. The Revs. Larry Myers, Willy Clark and Gerald Doggett will officiate. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery. Visitation was 3-10 p.m. Sunday and will be from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Spell died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Jennings. He was a native of Jennings and a resident of Crowley. He was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Felicia Spell of Crowley; two brothers, Mark Spell and Jeffery "Tatoo" Spell, both of Crowley; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin (Deanie) Spell of Crowley. STEINKAMP, Clyde B. LCAP 7/25/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Clyde Bryan Steinkamp, 37, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Pitkin First Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen Laughlin will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 7-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Steinkamp died Friday, July 21, 2000, in High Point, N.C. He was a native of Wichita Falls, Texas. He graduated from Madison High School in Madison, Kan., and Kansas Technical Institute of Salina, Kan. He was a member of Glenfield Baptist Church in Glen Ellyn, Ill. He was a scuba diver. Survivors include four sisters, Brenda Adams of Sunset, Ellen Mitchell of The Colony, Texas, Ronda Lickteig of Trenton, Mo., and Judy Pittman of Roxie, Miss.; and his mother, Barbara Steinkamp of Pitkin. STEINKAMP, Clyde B. LCAP 7/23/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Clyde Bryan Steinkamp, 37, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Steinkamp died Friday in an automobile accident. STELLY, Sister Mary Grace LCAP 7/7/2000 NEW ORLEANS - Funeral services for Sister Mary Grace Stelly, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, from St. Dominic Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Sister Stelly died at 9 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2000, in a New Orleans care center. She was a native of Breaux Bridge, grew up in Sulphur and had lived in New Orleans for 47 years. She graduated from Sacred Heart College in Grand Coteau with a bachelor's degree in education and earned her master's in theology from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. She had been a member of the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic since August 1941. She taught briefly in Westlake and served in EMD missions in Oakdale, Jennings and Welsh. She taught religion and was a social services advocate for five years in Tucson, Ariz. She was a founding member of New Orleans Habitat for Humanity, and she organized the Save OurSelves gang outreach program. Among her awards: the Certificate for Outstanding Service from New Orleans Mayors Ernest N. Morial and Sidney Barthelemy; the Pax Christi Bread and Roses Award; the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Award; and the national Association of Social Workers' Louisiana Citizen of the Year Award. Survivors include one brother, Leo Allen Stelly of Fort Myers, Fla.; and three sisters, Dr. Yvonne Stelly Anderson, Maybelle Stelly Thibodeaux and Sister M. Monica Stelly, all of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic Retirement Fund, 3801 Canal St., Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70119, the family said. STELLY, Sister Mary Grace LCAP 7/6/2000 NEW ORLEANS - Funeral services for Sister Mary Grace Stelly, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, from St. Dominic Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Sister Stelly died at 9 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2000, in a New Orleans care center. She was a native of Breaux Bridge and had lived in New Orleans for 47 years. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart College in Grand Coteau and had received her master's in theology from Notre Dame University. She had been a member of the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic since August 1941. Survivors include four sisters, Leo Allen Stelly of Fort Myers, Fla., and Dr. Yvonne Stelly Anderson, Maybelle Stelly Thibodeaux and Sister Monica Stelly, all of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the Eucharistic Missionaries Retirement Fund, 3801 Canal St., Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70119, the family said. STEVENSON, Albert LCAP 7/27/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Albert Stevenson 93, will be announced by Vincent's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a DeRidder care center. STOCKSTILL, Ellen LCAP 7/20/2000 Memorial services for Ellen "Blondie" Stockstill, 72, were Wednesday, July 19. The body was donated to science. She died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Menard and Francis Stockstill, both of Jennings; four daughters, Betty Michaud of Lafayette, Lauren Boyd of Westlake, Karen Courville of Natchitoches and Bonnie Walker of Ragley; two brothers, Lori Bulman and Bob Bulman, both of California; 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. STOKES, Margaret A. LCAP 7/11/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Margaret Ann Stokes, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Calcasieu. Mrs. Stokes died Monday, July 10, 2000, in a DeQuincy hospital. STONE, Christine M. LCAP 7/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Christine Marie Stone, 74, of Lake Charles, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Buffalo, N.Y. STONE, Christine Marie LCAP 7/15/2000 Funeral services for Christine Marie Stone, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, noon-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Stone died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in Buffalo, N.Y. A native of Welsh, she had lived in Lake Charles for the last 30 years. Survivors include one son, John W. Tyler of Houston; three daughters, Sandra Pap of Buffalo, N.Y., Susan Burbridge of Woodstock, Ill., and Karen Follmer of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Ivy Walker Jr. of Port Neches, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Miller and Doris Bettis, both of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. STONE, Christine Marie LCAP 7/16/2000 Funeral services for Christine Marie Stone, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, noon-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Stone died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in Buffalo, N.Y. A native of Welsh, she had lived in Lake Charles for the last 30 years. Survivors include one son, John W. Tyler of Houston; three daughters, Sandra Pap of Buffalo, N.Y., Susan Burbridge of Woodstock, Ill., and Karen Follmer of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Ivy Walker Jr. of Port Neches, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Miller and Doris Bettis, both of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. STUTES, Roy LCAP 7/21/2000 CROWLEY - Funeral services for Roy Stutes, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, in Duhon Funeral Home. Larry and Terry Stutes will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Prien Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Stutes died Wednesday, July 10, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of the Morse community and a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Viola Mott Stutes of Lake Charles; two sons, Larry James Stutes of Arlington, Texas, and Terry Lee Stutes of Covington, Ga.; three daughters, Alice Ray Johnson of Lake Charles, Belinda Sue McIntire of Snellville, Ga., and Rachel Marie Rodling of Arkansas; three stepsisters, Pearl Thibodeaux, Irene Iguess and Rose Hotard; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Grasie Victorian Funeral arrangements for Grasie Victorian, 65, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Thursday in a local hospital. SUMBLER, Mary L. LCAP 7/26/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Mary Lucille Sumbler, 45, of Glenmora, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Pineville. SUMPTER, Griffin R. LCAP 7/18/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Griffin Ray Sumpter, 75, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. SUMPTER, Griffin R. LCAP 7/19/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Griffin Ray "Red" Sumpter, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Sumpter died Monday, July 17, 2000. A native of Florien, he had lived in Sulphur most of his life. He worked for Cities Services for 21 years and also for Sabine Offshore Services as a production supervisor. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Winnie V. Sumpter of Carlyss; three sons, Dennis Ray Sumpter of DeRidder and Gene Sumpter and Rodger Allen Sumpter, both of Sulphur; four daughters, Martha Dupre of Clermont, Fla., Bonnie S. Talbot of Westlake and Elizabeth S. Miller and Susan Karen Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Jessie Lea Hilton of Madison, Miss., and Betty Elaine DeVore of Orlando, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. TALBERT, Ruth LCAP 7/29/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Ruth Talbert, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, in Pine Grove Methodist Church. Burial will be in Talbert Cemetery in Sugartown under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Talbert died Friday, July 28, 2000, in a Sugarland, Texas care center. TALBERT, Ruth LCAP 7/28/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Ruth Talbert, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, in Pine Grove Methodist Church. Burial will be in Talbert Cemetery in Sugartown under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Talbert died Friday, July 28, 2000, in a Sugarland, Texas care center. TAYLOR, Donald J. LCAP 7/20/2000 NEW ORLEANS - Funeral arrangements for Donald Jackson Taylor, 66, will be announced by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp. He died Tuesday. TAYLOR, Donald J. LCAP 7/23/2000 Funeral services for Donald Jackson Taylor, 66, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 24, in W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. The body was donated to science. Mr. Taylor died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Surveyor, W.Va., and had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. He was a veteran of the Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hanks Taylor; one son, William Taylor Sr.; four daughters, Donna Comeaux, Hope Taylor, Mary LaFleur and Lois Taylor, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Randolph Taylor of Pennsylvania; one sister, Doris Meadows of Michigan; and 13 grandchildren. TEMPLET, Mary Oza LCAP 7/20/2000 KAPLAN - Funeral services for Mary Oza Templet, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, from Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Templet died Friday, July 21, 2000, in her residence. TIDWELL, Ethel D. LCAP 7/7/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Ethel Davis Tidwell, 82, of Carlsbad, N.M., will be at 3 p.m. today, July 7, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mrs. Tidwell died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in Carlsbad. TORRANS, Winifred M. LCAP 7/24/2000 Graveside services for Mrs. Carlos (Winifred McClurg) Torrans, 83, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, July 24, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Davis will officiate. Visitation is 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mrs. Torrans died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Maud, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. She accompanied her husband in evangelical work throughout Southwest Louisiana for 25 years. She served as a pink lady at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Gwen) LaRocque of Lake Charles and Mrs. Roger (Clytee) Shuffield of Azle, Texas; one son, Brycson "Butch" Torrans of Woodlawn; one brother, Herbert McClurg of Muskegon, Mich.; one sister, Iva Nell Johnson of Carthage, Texas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. TORRANS, Winifred McClurg LCAP 7/23/2000 Graveside services for Mrs. Carlos (Winifred McClurg) Torrans, 83, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 24, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Davis will officiate. Visitation will be 2-10 p.m. today and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. McClurg died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2000, in a local care facility. She was a native of Maud, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. She accompanied her husband in evangelical work throughout Southwest Louisiana for 25 years. She served as a Pink Lady at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Gwen) LaRocque of Lake Charles and Mrs. Roger (Clytee) Shuffield of Azle, Texas; one son, Brycson "Butch" Torrans of Woodlawn; one brother, Herbert McClurg of Muskegon, Mich.; one sister, Iva Nell Johnson of Carthage, Texas; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. TOUPS, Kate M. LCAP 7/25/2000 BASILE - Funeral services for Kate Manning Toups, 20, of Lake Charles, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 25, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. She died Sunday, July 23, 2000. She was a native of Kinder. Survivors include her father, John "Butch" Toups of Basile; her mother, Joan Toups of Basile; four sisters, Mrs. Stacey (Leigh Anne) Duplechin, Gretchen Toups, Lainie Toups and Mrs. Jim (Holly) Veronie, all of Basile; one brother, Jed Lucas Toups of Basile; and her paternal grandfather, Joseph Toups of Basile. TURLOCK, Theodore LCAP 7/11/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Theodore "Ted" Turlock, 78, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 11, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Turlock died at 9 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Breland, Texas, lived 55 years in Houston, and had lived in Sulphur for 3 1/2 years. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 0560 in Houston. He was a machinist with T.I.E. Refrigeration. Survivors include his wife, Ellouise Turlock of Sulphur, and one sister, Christine Crawford of Salina, Kan. VICTORIAN, Grafie LCAP 7/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Grafie "Big Money" Victorian, 65, will be announced by Fondel Funeral Home. He died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday in a local hospital. VICTORIAN, Grafie LCAP 7/25/2000 IOWA - Funeral services for Grafie ''Big Money'' Victorian, 65, of 9001 Harris Road will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. John Rapheal's will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. A wake will be at 6 p.m. today in the Knights of Columbus Council 3006 hall, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Mr. Victorian died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, July 20, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Iowa. He was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, where he was a lay minister for 14 years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 3006 for 15 years. He retired as a Calcasieu Parish school bus driver after 11 years of service and retired as a rice farmer after 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Guillory Victorian of Iowa; five daughters, Bonita Simon of Lake Charles, Rose ''Blackie'' Victorian and Rose ''Brownie'' Victorian, both of Lake Charles, Juanita Watkins of Mesquite, Texas, and Shelia Hall of Sulphur; three sons, James Gradney of Oberlin, Roger Gradney of Garland, Texas, and David Dejean of LeBleu Settlement; four sisters, Gracie Dugar, Laura Jean Anderson, Bernice Bushnell and Linda Boutte, all of Lake Charles; four brothers, Clifford Victorian of Lake Charles, Leroy Victorian of Elgin, Okla., and Tarlton ''Black'' Victorian and Carlton ''Red'' Victorian, both of Houston; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. VICTORIAN, Grafie LCAP 7/23/2000 IOWA - Funeral services for Grafie ''Big Money'' Victorian, 65, of 9001 Harris Road will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in the St. Rapheal Catholic Church. Father John Rapheal's cq will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. A wake will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the Knights of Columbus Council 3006 Hall, with a rosary to be recited at 8 p.m. Mr. Victorian died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, July 20, in a Lake Charles Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Iowa. He was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, where he was a lay minister for 14 years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 3006 for 15 years. He retired as a Calcasieu Parish school bus driver after 11 years of service and retired as a rice farmer after 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Guillory Victorian of Iowa; five daughters, Bonita Simon of Lake Charles, Rose ''Blackie'' Victorian and Rose ''Brownie'' Victorian, both of Lake Charles, Juanita Watkins of Mesquite, Texas, and Shelia Hall of Sulphur; three sons, James Gradney of Oberlin, Roger Gradney of Garland, Texas, and David Dejean of LeBleu Settlement; four sisters, Gracie Dugar of Lake Charles, Laura Jean Anderson, Bernice Bushnell and Linda Boutte, all of Lake Charles; four brothers, Clifford Victorian of Lake Charles, Leroy Victorian of Elgin, Okla., Tarlton ''Black'' Victorian and Carlton ''Red'' Victorian, both of Houston; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Gladys M. LCAP 7/19/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Gladys Mae Vincent, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mrs. Vincent died Monday, July 17, 2000, in a local care center. VINCENT, Shelton J. LCAP 7/8/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Shelton James Vincent, 55, of Harvey, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Vincent died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. VINCENT, Shelton J. LCAP 7/9/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Shelton James Vincent, 55, of Harvey, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Vincent died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. VITAL, Wilbert L. Sr, Mrs.. LCAP 7/14/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Mrs. Wilbert Lee (Lorena) Vital Sr., 46, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, in New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Eastridge Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Vital died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Welsh. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Donita Vital, Aleta Vital and Cora Vital, all of Welsh; four sons, Wilbert Lee Vital Jr. of Welsh and Terrell Thibodeaux, Donzell Thibodeaux and Corey Vital, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Dorothy Diaz and Patricia Thibodeaux, both of Jennings; eight brothers, Joseph Thibodeaux, Willie Thibodeaux, Isaac Thibodeaux and Danny Thibodeaux, all of Welsh, Allen Thibodeaux and Leroy Thibodeaux, both of Hitchcock, Texas, Obie Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge and Junior Thibodeaux of Cady, Texas; and four grandchildren. VITAL, Wilbert Sr, Mrs.. LCAP 7/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Wilbert (Lorena) Vital Sr., 46, of Welsh, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. WAITS, Keither M. LCAP 7/6/2000 Funeral services for Keither Maxwell Waits, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Dr. David Whitlock will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Pollock. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Waits died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Pollock and had lived in Lake Charles since 1936. She was the co-owner and operator of Nuway Cleaners. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy W. McStay of Lake Charles and Linda W. Wolverton of Kilgore, Texas; one sister, Billie Triche of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. WARD, Estelle R. LCAP 7/30/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Estelle R. Ward, 86, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 31, in Westlake Church of God. The Rev. Rocky East will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon Monday in the church. Mrs. Ward died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Simpson and had lived in Westlake for 33 years. She was a lab technician for Firestone and a homemaker. She was a member of Westlake Church of God. Survivors include two sons, Derwin Ward and Ricky L. Ward, both of Westlake; one sister, Elizabeth Weisinger of Lufkin, Texas; and five grandchildren. WARD, Estelle R. LCAP 7/31/2000 WESTLAKE &emdash; Funeral services for Estelle R. Ward, 86, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 31, in Westlake Church of God. The Rev. Rocky East will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon Monday in the church. Mrs. Ward died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Simpson and had lived in Westlake for 33 years. She was a lab technician for Firestone and a homemaker. She was a member of Westlake Church of God. Survivors include two sons, Derwin Ward and Ricky L. Ward, both of Westlake; one sister, Elizabeth Weisinger of Lufkin, Texas; and five grandchildren. WASHINGTON, George Sr. LCAP 7/12/2000 Funeral services for George Washington Sr., 66, will be at 7 p.m. today, July 12, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. in the church, with VFW rites at 5:30 p.m. and Masonic rites at 6 p.m. Mr. Washington died Thursday, July 6, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born in Garland and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Magnolia State Peace Officers Association (Lake City Guardians). He was a member of the VFW for more than 30 years and was past post commander and post trustee at Post 7321. He was a member of American Legion Post 551. He was a member of Prince Hall, F&AM, and was grand inspector general of the United Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Prince Hall Affiliation of Southern Jurisdiction. He was a 33rd Degree Mason and a worshipful master of Golden Chain Lodge 103. He was keeper of the seal secretary of George G. Lewis Sr. Consistory 165 and was secretary of the Holy Royal Arch Masons. He was secretary of Mount Moriah 21 and Knights Templer 63. He was a Calcasieu Parish sheriff's deputy. He was an Air Force military police veteran of the Korean War, and he served in the Army. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and was a van driver and a security guard for the church. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle L. Sam Washington of Lake Charles; three sons, Edward Washington of Lafayette, Charles Washington of Lake Charles and George Washington Jr. of Houston; two daughters, Katherine Washington-Williams of Fayetteville, N.C., and Evelyn Washington Grice of Newport News, Va.; one brother, Manuel Washington of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. WASHINGTON, George Sr. LCAP 7/7/2000 Funeral arrangements for George Washington Sr., 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. WASHINGTON, George Sr. LCAP 7/11/2000 Funeral services for George Washington Sr., 66, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Wednesday in the church, with VFW rites at 5:30 p.m. and Masonic rites at 6 p.m. Mr. Washington died Thursday, July 6, 2000, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. He was born in Garland and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of Magnolia State Peace Officers Association (Lake City Guardians), past post commander and post trustee for VFW Post 7321 and member of American Legion Post 51, Prince Hall Mason Free and Accepted Masons, Worshipful Master Golden Chain Lodge 103, secretary of Consistory 165 Keeper of the Seal, Holy Royal Arch Mason, secretary of Mount Moriah 21 and Knights Templer 63. He was grand inspector general of the United Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Prince Hall Affiliation of Southern Jurisdiction. He was a Calcasieu Parish sheriff's deputy. He served in the Korean War in the Air Force in the military police. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. He was a church van driver and security guard. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle L. Sam Washington of Lake Charles; three sons, Edward Washington of Lafayette, Charles Washington of Lake Charles and George Washington Jr. of Houston; two daughters, Katherine Washington-Williams of Fayetteville, N.C., and Evelyn Washington Grice of Newport News, Va.; one brother, Manuel Washington of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. WEEKLY, Kerney LCAP 7/24/2000 MERMENTAU &emdash; Funeral services for Kerney Weekly, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The Rev. Rusty Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery in Mermentau Cove under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Weekly died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. Survivors include his wife, Virgie LeBlanc Weekly of Morse; two sons, Clifton and Lawrence Weekly, both of Lafayette; one daughter, Wanette Shamsie of Estherwood; two brothers, Placide and Diacles Weekly, both of Gueydan; three sisters, Delta Berger of Angleton, Texas, Elodie Fontenot of Lake Arthur and Noime Benoit of Morse; 10 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and eight great-stepgrandchildren. WHIDDON, Albert J. LCAP 7/21/2000 SULPHUR - Memorial services for Albert James Whiddon, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Donalt Thomas will officiate. The body will be donated to science. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Mr. Whiddon died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of DeRidder and was a longtime resident of Sulphur. Survivors include two daughters, Connie A. Whiddon of Sulphur and Vicki Penick of Martin, Tenn.; one sister, Dot Dozier of DeRidder; one brother, Don Whiddon of Fort Worth, Texas; and three grandchildren. WHIDDON, James LCAP 7/20/2000 SULPHUR - Memorial services for James "Jim" Whiddon, 70, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 22, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. The body was donated to science. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon. Mr. Whiddon died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of DeRidder and a longtime resident of Sulphur. Survivors include two daughters, Connie A. Whiddon of Sulphur and Vicki Penick of Martin, Tenn.; one sister, Dot Dozier of DeRidder; one brother, Don Whiddon of Fort Worth, Texas; and three grandchildren. WHITE, Freda LCAP 7/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Freda White, 81, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. WHITE, Freta Mae LCAP 7/6/2000 LEBLANC - Graveside services for Freta Mae White, 82, will be at 9 a.m. Friday, July 7, in LeBlanc Cemetery. The Revs. David and Charles Shirey will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. White died at 4:19 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Wood County, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles since 1948. She worked many years for the Calcasieu Parish Teachers and Employees Credit Union. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include one son, Paul White of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Nancy Shirey of Moss Bluff and Margaret Lenhart of LeBlanc; one brother, Bill Minick of Bryan, Texas; one sister, Dewene Ferrantello of Quinlan, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Boys and Girls Villages, the family said. WHITE, Natalie V. LCAP 7/30/2000 Funeral services for Natalie V. White, 97, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. White died at 7 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2000. in a local care center. She was a native of New Iberia and had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and of Gulf Park College in Gulf Port, Miss. She worked with her late husband, Dr. H.B. White Sr., in his private practice and later worked as a nurse at St. Patrick Hospital. She and her husband opened the first nursing home in Lake Charles, Green Acres Nursing Home. In 1967, she opened Rosewood Nursing Home. She was a charter member of the American Business Women's Association, where she was selected as Business Woman of the Year. She was the last surviving member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Alliance and a member of the Enterprise Club. She was a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association and of Moss Regional Hospital, Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy White and Charles T. White, both of Lake Charles; one step-daughter, Dorothy Ann Rosteet of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. WHITE, Natalie V. LCAP 7/29/2000 Funeral services for Natalie V. White, 97, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. White died at 7 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2000. in a local care center. She was a native of New Iberia and had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and of Gulf Park College in Gulf Port, Miss. She worked with her late husband, Dr. H.B. White Sr., in his private practice and later worked as a nurse at St. Patrick Hospital. She and her husband opened the first nursing home in Lake Charles, Green Acres Nursing Home. In 1967, she opened Rosewood Nursing Home. She was a charter member of the American Business Women's Association, where she was selected as Business Woman of the Year. She was the last surviving member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Alliance and a member of the Enterprise Club. She was a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association and of Moss Regional Hospital, Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy White and Charles T. White, both of Lake Charles; one step-daughter, Dorothy Ann Rosteet of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. WHITE, Natalie V. LCAP 7/28/2000 Funeral services for Natalie V. White, 97, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. White died at 7 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2000. in a local care center. She was a native of New Iberia and had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and of Gulf Park College in Gulf Port, Miss. She worked with her late husband, Dr. H.B. White Sr., in his private practice and later worked as a nurse at St. Patrick Hospital. She and her husband opened the first nursing home in Lake Charles, Green Acres Nursing Home. In 1967, she opened Rosewood Nursing Home. She was a charter member of the American Business Women's Association, where she was selected as Business Woman of the Year. She was the last surviving member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Alliance and a member of the Enterprise Club. She was a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association and of Moss Regional Hospital, Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy White and Charles T. White, both of Lake Charles; one step-daughter, Dorothy Ann Rosteet of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. WHITE, Natalie V. LCAP 7/31/2000 Funeral services for Natalie V. White, 97, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. White died at 7 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2000. in a local care center. She was a native of New Iberia and had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and of Gulf Park College in Gulf Port, Miss. She worked with her late husband, Dr. H.B. White Sr., in his private practice and later worked as a nurse at St. Patrick Hospital. She and her husband opened the first nursing home in Lake Charles, Green Acres Nursing Home. In 1967, she opened Rosewood Nursing Home. She was a charter member of the American Business Women's Association, where she was selected as Business Woman of the Year. She was the last surviving member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Alliance and a member of the Enterprise Club. She was a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association and of Moss Regional Hospital, Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy White and Charles T. White, both of Lake Charles; one step-daughter, Dorothy Ann Rosteet of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. WHITNEY, Norma LCAP 7/24/2000 Funeral services for Norma Jean Dixon Whitney, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Whitney died Thursday, July 20, 2000. She was a native of Gary, Ind., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1962. She graduated from Louisiana Technical College-Sowela Campus as a licensed practical nurse and retired after 25 years of service at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Protestant faith and of Martha Rebekah Lodge 11. Survivors include three daughters, Valerie Calliham of Port Arthur, Texas, Janis McWhorter of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Jillaine Whitney of Lake Charles; one son, Gary Whitney of Lawrenceville, Ga.; one brother, Doug Dixon of Crown Point, Ind.; four sisters, Doreen Hansell of Lake Station, Ind., Phyllis Mundel of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Debbie Fansler and Berylene Kozyra, both of Hobart, Ind.; her mother, Irene Dixon of Hobart, Ind.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. WHITNEY, Norma J. LCAP 7/25/2000 Funeral services for Norma Jean Dixon Whitney, 66, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Whitney died Thursday, July 20, 2000. She was a native of Gary, Ind., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1962. She graduated from Louisiana Technical College/ Sowela Campus as a licensed practical nurse and retired after 25 years of service at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital. She was a Protestant and was a member of Martha Rebekah Lodge 11. Survivors include three daughters, Valerie Calliham of Port Arthur, Texas, Janis McWhorter of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Jillaine Whitney of Lake Charles; one son, Gary Whitney of Lawrenceville; one brother, Doug Dixon of Crown Point, Ind.; four sisters, Doreen Hansell of Lake Station, Ind., Phyllis Mundell of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Debbie Fansler and Berylene Kozyra, both of Hobart, Ind.; her mother, Irene Dixon of Hobart, Ind.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. WHITNEY, Norma Jean Dixon LCAP 7/23/2000 Funeral services for Norma Jean Dixon Whitney, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Whitney died Thursday, July 20, 2000. She was a native of Gary, Ind., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1962. She graduated from Louisiana Technical College-Sowela Campus as a licensed practical nurse and retired after 25 years of service at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Protestant faith and of Martha Rebekah Lodge 11. Survivors include one son, Irene Dixon of Hobart, Ind.; three daughters, Valerie Calliham of Port Arthur, Texas, Janis McWhorter of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Jillaine Whitney of Lake Charles; one brother, Doug Dixon of Crown Point, Ind.; four sisters, Doreen Hansell of Lake Station, Ind., Phyllis Mundel of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Debbie Fansler and Berylene Kozyra, both of Hobart, Ind.; her mother, Irene Dixon of Hobart; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. WILKINS, Aaron Jr, Mrs.. LCAP 7/17/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Aaron (Opal) Wilkins Jr., 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, July 17, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ed House and Marge Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Wilkins died at 9:14 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Vermillion, S.D., she had lived in Lake Charles since 1941. She attended Northeast State University and was a graduate of Sowela Technical College. She worked for Magnolia Life Insurance Co. and was an insurance clerk for The Clinic. She was a member of Beta Sigma Pi. She taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school at University United Methodist Church, where she was a member. She was a member of the Stone Rollers Sunday school class. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Susan Wilkins Frank and Deborah Wilkins King, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Elleta Jinks of Farmerville; one brother, Leslie Edelen of Zachary; and two grandchildren. Donations may be made to University United Methodist Church, the family said WILLIAMS, Daisy M., Mrs. LCAP 7/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Daisy M. Williams, 88, of 1481 Third St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. WISDOM, Lucy F. LCAP 7/8/2000 Funeral services for Lucy Fontenot Wisdom, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Howard Holton will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8-9:15 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Wisdom died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Lake Charles Revival Center. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Charles Wisdom of Moss Bluff and Larry Gene Wisdom of Dallas; two daughters, Jo Ann LeBleu of Lake Charles and Darlene Culberson of Emory, Texas; five brothers, Bernard Fontenot of Sulphur, Clarence Fontenot and Huey Fontenot, both of Austin, Texas, and Clifton "Tonk" Fontenot and Lee Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ena Fontenot of Kinder, Luna Corkran and Eula Mae Ellis, both of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WISDOM, Lucy F. LCAP 7/9/2000 Funeral services for Lucy Fontenot Wisdom, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Howard Holton will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8-9:15 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Wisdom died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Lake Charles Revival Center. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Charles Wisdom of Moss Bluff and Larry Gene Wisdom of Dallas; two daughters, Jo Ann LeBleu of Lake Charles and Darlene Culberson of Emory, Texas; five brothers, Bernard Fontenot of Sulphur, Clarence Fontenot and Huey Fontenot, both of Austin, Texas, and Clifton "Tonk" Fontenot and Lee Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ena Fontenot of Kinder, Luna Corkran and Eula Mae Ellis, both of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WRIGHT, Ruby E. LCAP 7/29/2000 HACKBERRY - Funeral services for Ruby E. Wright, 43, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerard Little will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from noon Saturday in the church. Mrs. Wright died Thursday, July 27, 2000, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Randall Wright of Hackberry; two sons, Tuan Murray and Trinity Murray, both of Hackberry; three daughters, Casey Murray, Christie Murray and Haley Wright, all of Hackberry; two step-sons, Brandon Watts of Sulphur and Ricky Wright of New Iberia; two brothers, Michael Clayton of Belle Chasse and A.J. Clayton of Hackberry; one sister, Mary Dugas of Sulphur; her mother, Jeanette Clayton of Hackberry; and two grandchildren. WRIGHT, Ruby E. LCAP 7/28/2000 HACKBERRY - Funeral services for Ruby E. Wright, 43, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerard Little will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from noon Saturday in the church. Mrs. Wright died Thursday, July 27, 2000, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Randall Wright of Hackberry; two sons, Tuan Murray and Trinity Murray, both of Hackberry; three daughters, Casey Murray, Christie Murray and Haley Wright, all of Hackberry; two step-sons, Brandon Watts of Sulphur and Ricky Wright of New Iberia; two brothers, Michael Clayton of Belle Chasse and A.J. Clayton of Hackberry; one sister, Mary Dugas of Sulphur; her mother, Jeanette Clayton of Hackberry; and two grandchildren. YODER, Anson D. LCAP 7/18/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Anson D. Yoder, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Betty McGehee will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Yoder died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2000, in his residence. A native of Missouri, he was a longtime resident of Sulphur. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 after serving in World War II. He was retired from Citgo-Cities Services-Blue Goose. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Yoder of Sulphur; three daughters, Sandy Aguillard, Betty McCall and Carla Morgan, all of Sulphur; one brother, Merlyn Yoder of San Leandro, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Donations may be made to the American Society, the family said.