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All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ =========================== Information Disclaimeer ==================== Provided by permission from the Lake Charles American Press. The American Press assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the following information. The newspaper prints material provided by the respective funeral homes. The listings in this document have been arranged chronologically; entries for each date published are alphabetical. The notation beside the deceased's name is the date the obituary was printed. When a name appears in the index for this year but not in this list, no full obituary ran. ===================================================================== John L. Beard — 6/1/2002 JENNINGS — John Leroy Beard, 88, died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, June 1, in the Church of Christ. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Herman Carrier — 6/1/2002 OBERLIN — Mrs. Herman (Evelyn) Carrier, 75, died Friday, May 31, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. Survivors include her husband; one son, Val Carrier of Oberlin; three daughters, Joetta Vizena and Mona Carrier, both of Oberlin, and Debbie Owen of West Monroe; three brothers, Clifton Morgan of Guy, Marvin Morgan of Oakdale and Glen Morgan of Pine Prairie; four sisters, Louella Reed Roberts of Goose Creek, S.C., Mable Crews of Oakdale, Myrtis Bond of Bond Settlement and Doris Stanley of Oakdale; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, June 1, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Durio Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Friday. Arthur H. Fuller III — 6/1/2002 WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Arthur Hamilton Fuller III, 51, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles, and he moved to Walla Walla in 1977. He was a 1969 graduate of LaGrange High School and a 1979 graduate of Walla Walla Community College. He was an engineer technician for the city of Walla Walla for 21 years. He was a member of AFSCME 1191-W. Survivors include his wife, Karen Fuller of Walla Walla; one son, Zachary Fuller of Walla Walla; one daughter, Courtney Fuller of Walla Walla; two brothers, Camp Fuller Jr. of Leavenworth, Wash., and Tom Fuller of Lake Charles; one sister, Beth Vickers of Franklin, Texas; and his parents, Camp and Betty Fuller of Lake Charles. A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Camp Kiwanis. Private burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Herring Groseclose Funeral Home of Walla Walla. Memorial donations may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation-Wings of Hope or to Walla Walla Community College, the family said. Lovonia Giovanni — 6/1/2002 Lovonia “June” Giovanni, 72, died Friday, May 31, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, William “T-Boy” Giovanni of Slidell and John Allen Giovanni of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Dianne Giovanni of Baton Rouge and Janet Gott of Sweetlake; one half sister, Maria LeJeune of Jennings; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Palir will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a wake at 7 p.m. Florn Hebert Sr. — 6/1/2002 ARLINGTON, Texas — Florn Hebert Sr., 77, died Friday, May 31, 2002, in Arlington. He was a resident of Arlington and lived in the Lake Charles area for 74 years. He was retired from the Lake Charles American Press. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 in Lake Charles. He was a member of Church of the Harvest in Fort Worth, Texas, and was formerly involved with Glad Tidings Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Dorthy Roach Hebert; three sons, Florn Hebert Jr. of Houston, Wade Hebert of Spring, Texas, and Byron Hebert of Cypress, Texas; one daughter, Lisa Craig of Lake Charles; four stepdaughters; one brother, Elbert Hebert of Moss Bluff; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery in Big Lake. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Louis C. Johnson Sr. — 6/1/2002 DERIDDER — Louis Charles Johnson Sr., 76, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, June 1, in Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Community Mortuary of DeRidder. Floyd E. McFarland — 6/1/2002 Floyd Elmer McFarland, 76, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He refurbished the Bull Durham mural in Jennings and had many paintings in the Zigler Museum in Jennings. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Jane McFarland of Lake Charles; three sons, Mike McFarland of New Iberia, Duane McFarland of Havelock, N.C., and Greg McFarland of Cypress, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. John (Jennifer McFarland) Nichols of Lake Charles; one sister, Elnora Daigle of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 3, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. Kerrin E. Varnado — 6/1/2002 Kerrin Edgar “Varney” Varnado, 75, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Franklinton and a graduate of Franklinton High School. He attended Louisiana State University and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University, where he was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity and the cheering squad. He graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a Navy veteran and served in World War II. He moved to Southwest Louisiana in 1949 and taught school and coached at Starks High School. He retired from Sears in Lake Charles after working there for 30 years. He was a member of the Barbershopper’s chorus, Trinity Baptist Church choir and the Coffee Club. He was active in the tape ministry at Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Varnado of Lake Charles; two daughters, Keitha Speer of Centreville, Va., and Kelli Rhymes of Leesburg, Va.; one brother, Kaye Varnado of Mandeville; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Ellis Cemetery in Franklinton under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and from 1:30 p.m. Laura M. Zaunbrecher — 6/1/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Laura Mae Zaunbrecher, 68, died at 4:53 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Gueydan. She was a member and past regent of Catholic Daughters of America. She was a lay minister. Survivors include her husband, Julian G. Zaunbrecher of Lake Arthur; two sons, Zachary Zaunbrecher and Gregory Zaunbrecher, both of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Priscilla Z. Hanks of Lake Arthur; and five grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 1, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Thornwell Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Carmella M. Allen — 6/2/2002 SULPHUR — Carmella Marie Allen, 79, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in a local hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. John R. Chavis II — 6/2/2002 SHREVEPORT — John Reginald “Lil Reggie” Chavis II, 12, died Wednes-day, May 29, 2002, in a Shreveport hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Shreveport. He attended Youree Drive Middle School. He was a student of Hum-Mu-Do Taekwondo. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where he helped with the alter lights. He helped with the St. Elizabeth Ann section of Shreveport. He was a member of Our Lady Blessed Sacrament Church youth group and Boy Scouts of America Troop 10. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald (Shelia Guillory) Chavis of Shreveport; two sisters, Tiffany Michelle Chavis and Alisha Marie Chavis, both of Shreveport; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James (Beatrice) Chavis of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Florence Jones Guillory of Lake Charles. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday, June 3, 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. Visitation is 2-3:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Doris Cooley — 6/2/2002 VINTON — Doris Cooley, 81, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Leesville and had moved to Vinton in 1949. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vinton. Survivors include her husband, Sidney Cooley of Vinton; one son, Sibley Cooley of Houston; two brothers, Ike Bricker of Harker Heights, Texas, and Fred Bricker of Leesville; two sisters, Essie O’Bannon and Marie Pastor, both of Leesville; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 3, in Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Monday in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Monday in the church. Charles W. Craft — 6/2/2002 JENNINGS — Charles W. Craft, 90, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Donald Hinson — 6/2/2002 ROSEPINE — Donald Rudolph Hinson, 66, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in the Fort Polk hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, in Beth-el Apostolic Church in DeRidder. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Floyd E. McFarland — 6/2/2002 Floyd Elmer McFarland, 76, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He refurbished the Bull Durham mural in Jennings and had many paintings in the Zigler Museum in Jennings. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Jane McFarland of Lake Charles; three sons, Mike McFarland of New Iberia, Duane McFarland of Havelock, N.C., and Greg McFarland of Cypress, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. John (Jennifer McFarland) Nichols of Lake Charles; one sister, Elnora Daigle of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 3, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. Clara Perkins — 6/2/2002 DERIDDER — Clara Perkins, 98, died at 9:10 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2002, in a Beauregard care center. A native of Beauregard Parish, she had lived in Houston for many years. She was a former employee of Woolworth’s Department Store in Houston. After her retirement, she moved to DeRidder. She was a Christian. Survivors include one brother, Almon Perkins Jr. of Houston. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 3, in Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Clarence Mounce will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. James A. Scharff — 6/2/2002 WELSH — James Arnold Scharff, 72, died Saturday, June 1, 2002 in his residence. He was a dredge boat operator for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. James A. Scharff of Welsh; three sons, Gary Scharff and Dennis Scharff, both of Welsh, and Timothy Scharff of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 3, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bell City. The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Bell City under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Ilda M. Treme — 6/2/2002 DEQUINCY — Ilda Marie Treme, 94, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in the local hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 3, in Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Madge Vorheis — 6/2/2002 PONCA CITY, Okla. — Madge Vorheis, 87, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 3, in Grace Episcopal Church. Arrangements are by Trout Funeral Home. Ruth Bolton — 6/3/2002 DERIDDER — Ruth Bolton, 79, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of DeRidder and a lifelong resident of Beauregard Parish. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Tom Bolton of Spring, Texas, and Joel Bolton of Lake Charles; one brother, Norman Barbier of Houston; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Hugh Wallis will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Donations may be made to The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-4196, the family said. Lorraine Gladden — 6/3/2002 BAKER — Lorraine Gatlin Gladden, 84, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in the Zachary hospital. Her funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. today, June 3, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Dorothy F. Lavoi — 6/3/2002 Dorothy Fontenot Lavoi, 74, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Bell City and had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. She had a master’s degree in education and specialized in the French CODOFIL program. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School System. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Survivors include her husband, Dennie Lavoi Sr. of Lake Charles; three sons, Dennie Lavoi Jr. of Lake Charles, Randy Lavoi of Sulphur and Gary Lavoi of Bell City; two daughters, Carole Shafer of Chicago and Patricia Lavoi of Lafayette; four brothers, Nathan Fontenot of Lake Charles, Paul Fontenot of Lafayette, Donald Fontenot of Moss Bluff and Tony Fontenot of Houston; two sisters, Sue Breaux and Linda Granger, both of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Floyd E. McFarland — 6/3/2002 Floyd Elmer McFarland, 76, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He refurbished the Bull Durham mural in Jennings and had many paintings in the Zigler Museum in Jennings. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Jane McFarland of Lake Charles; three sons, Mike McFarland of New Iberia, Duane McFarland of Havelock, N.C., and Greg McFarland of Cypress, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. John (Jennifer McFarland) Nichols of Lake Charles; one sister, Elnora Daigle of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, June 3, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Peter J. O’Carroll — 6/3/2002 Peter J. O’Carroll, 87, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Salt Lake City, Utah, and had lived in Lake Charles since 1958. He was a graduate of Judge Memorial High School in Salt Lake City and attended Riverside Junior College in Riverside, Calif. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1941 and received his pilot’s wings five days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He flew B-17s from England and North Africa during World War II. He retired as a lieutenant colonel after he was stationed at Chennault Air Force Base. He owned Burger Chef restaurants in Lake Charles for 25 years. He was a member of the Sierra Club and the 301st Bomb Group Veterans Association. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where he was an Eucharistic minister and served on the parish council. Survivors include three sons, Peter J. O’Carroll Jr. of Lake Charles, Patrick S. O’Carroll of Minneapolis, Minn., and Michael K. O’Carroll of Montgomery, Ala.; one daughter, Mary T. O’Carroll of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles and Monsignor Irving deBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service and rosary at 7:30 p.m. Donations may be made to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church or St. Louis High School, the family said. Elda M. Treme — 6/3/2002 DEQUINCY — Elda Marie Treme, 94, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a native of Hathaway and had lived in DeQuincy since 1937. She was a homemaker and a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Gerald “Winston” Treme of Buhler, Winfard “Shrimp” Treme of Gray, and Willard “Chief” Treme of DeQuincy; one sister, Eva Guillory of Elton; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 3, at Eastern Heights Baptist Church. The Revs. R.T. Bridges, Ray Bourque, Neil Treme and James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is ongoing at the church. Donations may be made to Eastern Heights Baptist Church building fund, the family said. Madge Vorheis — 6/3/2002 PONCA CITY, Okla. — Madge Vorheis, 87, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 3, in Grace Episcopal Church. Arrange-ments are by Trout Funeral Home. Ray A. Breaux — 6/4/2002 MERMENTAU — Ray Allen Breaux, 59, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at noon today, June 4, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leblanc Cemetery. Dorothy M. Brown — 6/4/2002 DEQUINCY — Dorothy McDonald Brown, 81, died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, in a DeQuincy care center. She was a native of Fullerton and a longtime resident of DeQuincy. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, and she was active in WMU. She taught vacation Bible school and Sunday school. Survivors include four sons, Carrol Brown, Keith Brown, Jerry Brown and Doug Brown, all of DeQuincy; one daughter, Marie Shoemake of Sugar Land, Texas; one sister, Ruth Lyons of DeQuincy; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 4, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Craig Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home of Monroe, the family said. Delores Derise — 6/4/2002 Delores “Susie” Derise, 54, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Sulphur, and she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 20 years. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School. She worked at Stine Lumber Co. as an assistant horticulturist in the garden center. She was a member of First Christian Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Mark Derise of Lake Charles; two sons, David Farris of Houston and Kenneth Farris of Lake Charles; three brothers, Butch David of Carlyss and Roger David and Manuel David, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Mary David Moak of Liberty, Miss., and Dianne David McInnis of Sulphur. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Eudia M. Godeaux — 6/4/2002 MERMENTAU — Eudia Marie Godeaux, 84, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in a local care center. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, from St. John Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Maas infant — 6/4/2002 Justin Lee Maas, infant son of Amber Maas, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in a local hospital. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Irene M. Martin — 6/4/2002 Irene Mott Martin, 80, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Church Point. She retired from Hart Eye Clinic. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Robert E. “Bob” Peloquin of Sulphur; one brother, Cleadis Mott of Lake Charles; one sister, Audrey Stewart of Houma; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Monday. Irma Rachal — 6/4/2002 MERRYVILLE — Irma Rachal, 62, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Puerto Rico, and she moved to Merryville 25 years ago. She taught school for many years, including 10 years in Beauregard Parish and two years in the Newton (Texas) Independent School District. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of DeRidder. Survivors include her husband, Clifford Rachal of Merryville; four sons, Henry Ruano and Pepe Ruano, both of Merryville, Manuel Caycoya of Houston and William Rachal of Terre Haute, Ind.; three daughters, Caroline Rachal Sandell of McKinney, Texas, Myra Ruano of Dallas and Glenda Rachal Covert of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Hennigan Cemetery in Merryville under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Leo Shepherd — 6/4/2002 SULPHUR — Leo D. Shepherd, 89, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Clay County, Mo., and he moved from Kansas to Sulphur in 1971. He was an Army veteran, and he served in World War II. He retired from the railroad as a locomotive engineer after 43 years. He was a member of the Lake Charles F&AM Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post 8106 and the Lake Charles Shriners. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Shepherd of Sulphur; two sons, Lewis Shepherd of Big Horn, Wyo., and Robert Shepherd of Everett, Wash.; one brother, Fred Berry of Casper, Wyo.; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Bruce will officiate. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Thayer Cemetery in Missouri. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from noon Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3100 Sanford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103, the family said. John W. Akin — 6/5/2002 DERIDDER — John W. Akin, 69, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Ardie Baumgarten — 6/5/2002 Ardie Baumgarten, 79, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, in a local care center. She was a native of Van Buren, Ark., and had lived in Lake Charles for 64 years. She graduated from Lake Charles High School. She worked in sales at Gibson’s Department Store. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sons, Walter Baumgarten Jr. of Gillis and Tommy Baumgarten and Robert M. Baumgarten, both of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Carol F. Baumgarten Cox of Sulphur and Mary C. Sexton of Austin, Texas; one brother, Cecil Hickerson of Austin; two sisters, Mary Lou Harrison of Hot Springs, Ark., and Elizabeth Hudspeth of Columbus, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Reggie Ogea will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Delia Denton — 6/5/2002 CARLYSS — Delia “Bea” Denton, 83, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Lacassine, and she had lived in Carlyss for 57 years. She was a homemaker and a former member of the Carlyss Lions Club. Survivors include four sons, Donald “Shorty” Denton of Sulphur, Wayne Denton of Lake Charles and Abner Denton and Norman Denton, both of Carlyss; three daughters, Vivian “Puffy” Gaspard and Linda Carte, both of Carlyss, and Sheila Hampton of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, in Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. The Rev. Thomas Peavey will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Andrew J. Dumas Jr. — 6/5/2002 Andrew Joseph “Jr.” Dumas Jr., 46, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was christened in Sacred Heart Catholic Church and later baptized in Mill Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Jami Dumas of Lake Charles; two sons, Andrew Joseph Dumas III of Leesville and Tyshun Dontae Dumas of Lake Charles; three brothers, Thomas Lewis Dumas and Darrell Dumas, both of California, and David Dumas of Fort Worth, Texas; and five sisters, Linda Lewis Joubert of California, Marcia Yvette Dumas of Atlanta, Gloria Dumas Tousand of Baytown, Texas, Felecia Dumas Cretien of Iowa, La., and Debra Dumas Lemelle of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at noon Thursday, June 6, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Rev. Donald Durgan Sr. — 6/5/2002 The Rev. Donald J. Durgan Sr., 56, died Friday, May 31, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Mamou and had lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. He was an alumnus of St. John Elementary School, Washington High School, McNeese State University, Sowela Technical Institute Aircraft Aviation Program and Louisiana Truck Drivers School. He was an Army veteran. He worked for Lockheed, Hercules, Boeing, Poole Truck Lines and United Parcel Service. He was a self-employed contractor and had been employed at Boys’ and Girls’ Village. He was an associate minister at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. He was pastor of Golden Chain Baptist Church in Elton and had been pastor at New Jerusalem Baptist Church Ministries. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Vicie Durgan of Lake Charles; two sons, the Revs. Donald Durgan Jr. and Marvin L. Durgan, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Antoinette McCoy of Lake Charles and Mrs. Mechelle Reney Jefferson of Opelousas; five brothers, Dandrew Durgan, Lee Morris Durgan, Ivory Durgan and the Rev. Bryan Durgan, all of Lake Charles, and the Rev. Lynell Durgan of San Diego; one sister, Mrs. JoAnn Evans of Lake Charles; his mother, Mrs. Joyce Durgan of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, in New Jerusalem Baptist Church Ministries. The Rev. Marvin Durgan will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Marcella Goins — 6/5/2002 DERIDDER — Marcella “Marcy” Goins, 82, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Marilyn M. Leleux — 6/5/2002 Marilyn McBride Leleux, 80, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, June 3, in the Crow-ley hospital. She retired as a secretary from Midland High School after 34 years. Survivors include three daughters, Roy Lynn S. Trahan of Crowley, Sydna L. Hanks of Jennings and Ellen L. Myers of Eunice; one son, Harold P. Leleux Jr. of Rayne; three brothers, Edward S. McBride of Kingsville, Md., Warren McBride of Rayne and Harold A. McBride of Garland, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today, June 5, from St. Margaret Catholic Church in Estherwood. The Rev. Rusty Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Tuesday. Ollie M. Marcantel — 6/5/2002 DEQUINCY — Ollie Mae Marcantel, 78, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She worked in the Hyatt’s Grocery meat market and retired after 19 years. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include three grandchildren, Debbie Hagar Hollie and Danna Hagar Trahan, both of Starks, and Donna Hagar Sargent of LeBleu; 12 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 5, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. T.D. Cardwell, Harlon Morgan and Greg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Willis Matthews — 6/5/2002 Willis Matthews, 78, died Monday, June 3, in his residence. He was a native of Lafayette. He had lived in Lake Charles most of his adult life. He retired from Vista Chemical Co. after 30 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include six sons, Christopher Matthews of Beaumont, Texas, Freddie Matthews of Baton Rouge, Lopez Matthews of Grand Prarie, Texas, and Joseph Matthews, James Matthews and Bob Matthews, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Rose Mary Matthews of Houston, Rosalyn Williams of Baton Rouge, Marjorie Hall of Los Angeles and Stella Landry of Lake Charles; two brothers, George Matthews and John Matthews, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Lena Sonnier of Lafayette; 35 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:15 a.m. Thursday in the church. Nettie Parker — 6/5/2002 DEQUINCY — Nettie Parker, 59, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in a Camden, Ark., hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She managed the EZ Mart in DeQuincy for three years. Survivors include her husband, Glen Parker Sr. of DeQuincy; two sons, Glen Parker Jr. of DeQuincy and Elijah Parker of Camden; three daughters, Nelda Marie Duncan of Westlake, Maria Louise Parker of DeQuincy and Cathy Marie Crouse of Bearden, Ark.; one brother, R.C. Pickering Jr. of Beaumont, Texas; four sisters, Margie McLaughlin, Annie Mae Dalton, Marilyn Anderson and Ruby Doyle, all of DeQuincy; and 14 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Rosemarie C. Quilty — 6/5/2002 LAFAYETTE — Rosemarie Clayton Quilty, 79, died at 4:16 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Roanoke and lived in Lake Charles since 1944 before moving to Lafayette two years ago. She was an alumna of Roanoke High School and Sacred Heart College in Grand Coteau. She was an office manager for Dr. Harry Snatic for 40 years. Survivors include two daughters, Rosemarie “Ree” Mere of Lafayette and Sally Pulver Ruel of New Orleans; one son, Roland H. “Bubba” Breaux of Arnaudville; one brother, Howard Franklin Clayton of Angleton, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held in Graceland Cemetery following the visitation. Edmund C. Walker — 6/5/2002 Edmund C. Walker, 79, died at 5 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, in the Welsh hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Jennings-Hathaway area. He was a graduate of Hathaway High School. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. He was a member of the Jeff Davis Cattlemen’s Association, and he was a member of the Louisiana Rice Growers Association and FFA boards. He was the chamber of commerce’s 1969 farmer of the year. He was a member of the Jeff Davis Waterworks. He was member of Raymond United Methodist Church, and he served on the church board. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Torphy (Barbara) Avant of Lafayette; two sons, Kirk Walker of Welsh and Darrell Walker of Jennings; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 5, in Raymond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Beeler will officiate. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Gary C. Williams — 6/5/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Gary C. Williams, 52, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in Westlake. He was a native of Lubbock, Texas, and resident of Moss Bluff. He was a Navy veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion. He owned and operated WSC Computer Company of Lake Charles for 13 years. He was a member of the Republican Party. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Williams of Moss Bluff; three sons, Earnest Williams, Jody Curtis Williams and Andrew Williams, all of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Rebecca Williams of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Joe Don Williams of Sulphur, Clifford Williams of Texarkana and Richard Williams of Monroe; and his mother, Mrs. Corene Williams of Sulphur. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Martha M. Andrepont — 6/6/2002 Martha M. Andrepont, 80, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lawtell and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a retired St. Patrick Hospital dietary supervisor. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include two sons, Bert Andrepont and R.J. Andrepont, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Joan Corner of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, from St. Bridget Catholic Church of Lawtell. The Rev. Daniel Picard will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 10 a.m. Friday in LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. Mrs. Joseph H. Beverly — 6/6/2002 Mrs. Joseph Howard (Alice Marie “Sister”) Beverly, 64, died at 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of St. Louis, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 54 years. She was a retired Calcasieu Parish School Board employee. She was vice president of Ladies of Grace Chapter 22 and Christian Mothers. She was secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a Eucharistic minister for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Bryan Beverly of Lake Charles; two sisters, Bertha Sweet and Linda White, both of Lake Charles; and two brothers, Thomas King White Sr. and Charles James White, both of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon Friday in the funeral home. Robert L. Broussard — 6/6/2002 RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Robert Lee Broussard, 59, died Friday, May 31, 2002. He was a native of Opelousas. He lived three years in San Diego, 32 years in Lake Charles and two years in Riverside. He was an alumnus of Washington-Marion High School. He served in the Navy for four years. He was a sergeant in the Marine Corps, and he served in Vietnam. He retired from Conoco after 15 years. He ran for a seat on the Lake Charles City Council. He was a volunteer firefighter in Lake Charles and a member of HAZMAT. He was an FAE on a type 2 water tender for the Wild Land Division of the Sycuan Fire Department for five years. He was an honor guard volunteer and an honorary member of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. He was awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal in 1967, the Navy Outstanding Leadership award in 1966 and the Outstanding Attendance award at Conoco in 1995. He was named top car salesman of the year in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda Denise Broussard of Riverside; two sons, Isaiah January and Donald Touroux, both of Riverside; five daughters, Brittany Angue, Tiffany Turner and Unique January, all of Riverside, Michele Broussard of Dallas and Tonya Lavine of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Joseph “Odell” Broussard of Lafayette; three sisters, Arlene Miller of Temecula, Calif., Anna Breaux of San Diego and Elisabeth Hayes of Opelousas; his mother, Lovenia Broussard of San Diego; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, in Faith Community Church. Graveside services will be in Riverside National Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Arling-ton Mortuary. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Washington Mutual, the family said. Ray Brown Sr. — 6/6/2002 Ray Brown Sr., 75, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in a Kinder care center. He was a native of Orangeville, Texas, and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1946. He was an Army veteran, and he served with the 104th “Timberwolf” Division in Germany. He was the former owner of Fred Brown Inc. He was a member of the South Lake Charles Rotary Club. He was a member of Indian Village United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Bernice B. Brown of Kinder; one son, Oliver Ray Brown Jr. of Big Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Wade (Becky) Savant of Kinder and Mrs. Jessie C. (Brenda) Chaffin of Reeves; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Terry Bushnell and T.L. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe or to the Tupelo (Miss.) Children’s Home, the family said. Barbara S. Conn — 6/6/2002 Barbara S. “Bobbie” Conn, 74, died at 8:28 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Roanoke, Va., and she had lived in Lake Charles since 1964. She was a graduate of Knoxville (Va.) Catholic High School. She was an alumna of Sullins College in Bristol, Va., and the University of Tennessee. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Gus Conn of Lake Charles; two sons, Mark Conn of Lake Charles and Stephen Conn of Meridan, Idaho; one daughter, Karen Conn Mayeux of Zachary; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Olys J. Duplechain — 6/6/2002 Mrs. Olys J. (Azia) Duplechain, 91, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Basile and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Jerry Duplechain of Lake Charles, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Basile Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday. Deborah G. LeBlanc — 6/6/2002 Deborah Gail LeBlanc, 49, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Broussard. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Gary J. LeBlanc of Broussard; one son, Charles “Chuck” Reeves of LeBleu Settlement; two daughters, Virginia Foster of Greens-burg and Jessica Guins of Lake Charles; one sister, Margaret Bradford of Sulphur; and four grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Spain will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Miller infant — 6/6/2002 Austin James Miller, infant son of David Keith and Rebecca Lynn Miller, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in Sulphur. Additional survivors include one sister, Kayla Nicole Miller of Lake Charles; his grandparents, Lois and Marlin Mitchell of Topsy, Ken and Theresa Moss of Moss Bluff, and David and Sue Miller of Lake Charles; and great-grandparents, Granny Fontenot of Lake Charles, Jean Chesson and Edward and Polly Moss, all of Sulphur, and Harvey Forshee of Merryville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today. Larry Noble — 6/6/2002 Larry “Tiger” Noble, 43, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in a local care center. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, in King’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Essie L. Perron — 6/6/2002 PINE PRAIRIE — Essie Lee Perron, 81, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in a Pine Prairie care center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 6, from St. Peter Catholic Church of Pine Prairie. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Lorena Randell — 6/6/2002 LAFAYETTE — Lorena Randell, 70, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, Stephen Randell of Sulphur, Ranis Randell Jr. and Gerald Randell, both of Lafayette, and Mark Randell and Timothy Randell, both of Houston; five daughters, Linda Randell, Andrea Randell and Monica Daigle, all of Lafayette, Polly Pickney of Port Barre and Vivian Randell of Houston; one brother, Harold Riggs of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Leona Guillory of Crosby, Texas, and Mary Ann Butler of Grand Coteau; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from St. Charles Catholic Church. The Rev. Jack Welsh will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Sibille Funeral Home of Grand Coteau. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 8:30 a.m. Maude Thomason — 6/6/2002 LEESVILLE — Maude Thomason, 87, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in Leesville. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, in First Baptist Church of Anacoco. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Natchitoches under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Anna Y. Thornhill — 6/6/2002 TIOGA — Anna Mae Young Thornhill, 71, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a retired schoolteacher. She was a member of Alpine Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Gerald Andrew Thornhill Sr. of Culp, Ill., Robert Lee Thornhill of Vidor, Texas, and James Edward Thornhill of Shreveport; three daughters, Carolyn Ann Thornhill and Jerry Elayne Lowery, both of Marrero, and Eva Jo-Ellen Johnson of Terrytown; 15 grandchildren; and four great;grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 6, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Alexandria. The Revs. Sammy Morrow and Charles Hutzler will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Irving J. Bachet — 6/7/2002 ST. MARTINVILLE — Irving Joseph “Dee” Bachet, 86, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Broussard. He worked for Cajun Chef products for many years before he retired. Survivors include one son, Earl Louis Sr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pearl Louis of Lake Charles and Alzina Louis of St. Martinville; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from Notre Dame Catholic Church. Entombment will be in St. Michael Mausoleum of the Resurrection under the direction of Pellerin Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. J.H. Benoit — 6/7/2002 WELSH — Joseph H. “J.H.” Benoit, 73, died Thursday, June 5, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Welsh area. He was a member of the Welsh gravity drainage board, and he helped start the Pine Island Fire Department. He was a retired rice and soybean farmer. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 2855. Survivors include his wife, Margaret M. Benoit of Welsh; two sons, Glen Benoit and David Benoit, both of Welsh; three daughters, Cathy Linscombe of Welsh and Patricia Chaisson, both of Welsh, and Sharon Durr of Abbeville; one sister, Dorthy Coulston of Big Lake; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 7, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Martin J. Cummings Jr. — 6/7/2002 Martin James “Chico” Cummings Jr., 21, died Wednesday, May 29, in the Jennings hospital. He was a a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an alumnus of Welsh High School — where he played basketball, football and track — and McNeese State University. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Marcus Prudhomme Cummings; two sisters, Dana Michelle Cummings of Oklahoma City and Markita LaShon Cummings of Welsh; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cummings of Welsh; maternal grandparents, Alexander and Essie Prudhomme Jr. of Welsh; paternal grandfather, General Dotson Bradford of Oklahoma City; paternal grandmother, Zemrie Bradford of Oklahoma City; and paternal great-grandmother, Meranda Bailey of Oklahoma City. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from St. Joseph Catholic Church of Welsh. The Rev. William D. Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Bon Pasteur Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of King’s Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 10 a.m., in the church. Maurice L. Fruge — 6/7/2002 WELSH — Maurice Louis Fruge, 86, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Basile and a former resident of Crowley. He had lived in Welsh for two years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Crowley. Survivors include three sons, Alvin Fruge of Moss Bluff, Elgie Fruge of Mauriceville, Texas, and Orville Fruge of Maurice; one brother, Leonard Fruge of Jennings; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. James L. Glass — 6/7/2002 FOREST HILL — James L. “Jr.” Glass, 77, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in a Houston hospital. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in Amiable Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery of Melder under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Howard R. Guillory Jr. — 6/7/2002 Howard R. “Nosey” Guillory Jr., 27, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sheronda Nechelle Jones of Dallas; two sons, Howard R. Guillory III and Donovan Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Lexus Royster of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Leonard Royster and Damien Royster, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Jonathan Jermaine Guillory and Kevin Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Richard Hebert of Lake Charles; eight stepsisters, Sonya Hebert, Tanya Hebert, Sophia Hebert, Karen Guillory, Amanda Guillory, Roshwada Guillory, Lataroha Guillory and Truquessa Guillory, all of Lake Charles; his parents, Howard R. Guillory Sr. and Debra Parker Guillory, both of Lake Charles; his stepmother, Debra Hebert of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, John and Elnora Guillory of Lake Charles; and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Lula Freeman of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Thomas H. Hebert — 6/7/2002 Thomas H. Hebert, 70, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a retired rice farmer. Survivors include his wife, Carol Lopez Hebert of Lake Charles; one son, Michael Thomas Hebert of Hamilton, Ohio; two daughters, Suzanne Hebert Mattison of Lake Charles and Andrea Hebert Camp of Boulder, Colo.; one brother, Melvin Hebert of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Gracie Rosfield and Vivian Slocum, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary and a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Gussie M. Lavine — 6/7/2002 Gussie M. Lavine, 88, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Port Barre and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the League of Sacred Heart, the Franklin Street Block Rosary, and the altar and rosary societies. Survivors include one son, Edward Lavine of Lake Charles, and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso and Deacon Edward Lavine will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. MaxCelle Mabry — 6/7/2002 MaxCelle Mabry, 85, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Coupland, Texas, and a former longtime resident of La Marque and Galveston, Texas. She moved to Lake Charles five years ago. She was an alumna of Texas Lutheran University. She retired from Moody National Bank in Galveston in the mid-1980s as head teller. She was Methodist. Survivors include her husband, J.T. Mabry of Lake Charles; two sons, Jackson Wilson of Houston and Kirk Wilson of Tyler, Texas; one stepson, Larry Mabry of Suffolk, Va.; one brother, Olan Kruse of Kingsville, Texas; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Holland and Cynthia Scott will officiate. Burial will be in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Miller infant — 6/7/2002 Austin James Miller, infant son of David Keith and Rebecca Lynn Miller, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in Sulphur. Additional survivors include one sister, Kayla Nicole Miller of Lake Charles; his grandparents, Lois and Marlin Mitchell of Topsy, Ken and Theresa Moss of Moss Bluff, and David and Sue Miller of Lake Charles; and great-grandparents, Granny Fontenot of Lake Charles, Jean Chesson and Edward and Polly Moss, all of Sulphur, and Harvey Forshee of Merryville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, June 7, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Lorena Randell — 6/7/2002 LAFAYETTE — Lorena Randell, 70, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, Stephen Randell of Sulphur, Ranis Randell Jr. and Gerald Randell, both of Lafayette, and Mark Randell and Timothy Randell, both of Houston; five daughters, Linda Randell, Andrea Randell and Monica Daigle, all of Lafayette, Polly Pickney of Port Barre and Vivian Randell of Houston; one brother, Harold Riggs of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Leona Guillory of Crosby, Texas, and Mary Ann Butler of Grand Coteau; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from St. Charles Catholic Church. The Rev. Jack Welsh will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Sibille Funeral Home of Grand Coteau. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 8:30 a.m. Nellie S. Richardson — 6/7/2002 SULPHUR — Nellie Skinner Richardson, 93, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Velasco, Texas, and she had lived in Sulphur for 75 years. She was a graduate of Freeport (Texas) High School. She was a longtime member of Sulphur First Baptist Church, and she taught Sunday school and participated in WMU activities. Survivors include one son, Neil Richardson of Kerrville, Texas; one daughter, Wanda Hill of Sulphur; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Lorene Z. St. Mary — 6/7/2002 Lorene Zachary St. Mary, 52, died at 7:09 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Vera Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and Lydia St. Mary of Clear Lake, Calif.; 11 sisters, Christine Francis, Bernice Zachary, Diane Zachary, Elizabeth Swallow and Hilda Thomas, all of Lake Charles, Patricia Johnson and Janice Johnson, both of Crowley, Louise Bellamy and Brenda Francis, both of Rayne, Paula Pitre of Jennings and Dorothy Zachary of Houston; five brothers, Earnest Daniels of Lafayette, Alfred Lee “Lemon” Johnson of Crowley, Horace Zachary of Lake Charles, James “J.T.” Kelly of Houston and Kenneth “Sticks” Johnson of Atlanta; and her mother, Lena Johnson of Crowley. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, in King’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday. Esther Fontenot — 6/8/2002 DERIDDER — Esther Fontenot, 70, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a native of Point Blue, and she had lived in DeRidder since 1956. She was a charter member of the East Beauregard Lions Club. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Union. She was a foster mother to 21 children. Survivors include her husband, Nelon Ray Fontenot Sr. of DeRidder; two sons, Nelon Ray Fontenot Jr. of Ville Platte and Jimmy Fontenot of DeRidder; two daughters, Ann Fontenot and Jennifer Harvey, both of DeRidder; one sister, Helena Aucoin of Mamou; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, June 8, in Shiloh Baptist Church. The Revs. Rod Martin and Hollis Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Howard R. Guillory Jr. — 6/8/2002 Howard R. “Nosey” Guillory Jr., 27, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rokeisha Guillory of Lake Charles; two sons, Howard R. Guillory III and Donovan Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sheronda Nechelle Jones of Dallas; two stepsons, Leonard Royster and Damien Royster, both of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Lexus Royster of Lake Charles; two brothers, Jonathan Jermaine Guillory and Kevin Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Karen Guillory, Amanda Guillory, Roshunda Guillory, Latarsha Guillory and Truquessa Guillory, all of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Richard Hebert of Lake Charles; three stepsisters, Sonya Hebert, Tanya Hebert and Sophia Hebert, all of Lake Charles; his parents, Howard R. Guillory Sr. and Debra Parker Guillory, both of Lake Charles; his stepmother, Debra Hebert of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, John and Elnora Guillory of Lake Charles; and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Lula Freeman of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, June 8, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Mrs. Lee Leger — 6/8/2002 NEW IBERIA — Mrs. Lee (Berthile “Bea” Roy) Leger, 93, died at 2:50 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, in a New Iberia care center. She was a native of Eunice. She was a member of CFMA’s New Iberia chapter, the council on aging and the VFW Post 53596 Ladies Auxiliary in Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Velma Joy Stagg of Seafort, Del.; two brothers, Clennie Roy of Shreveport and Curzy Roy of Ville Platte; three sisters, Clarice Quirk of Eunice, Effie Vidrine of Lake Charles and Ester Branth; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, June 10, in Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia. The Rev. Charles Langlois will officiate. Entombment will be in Holy Family Mausoleum. Visit-ation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said. MaxCelle Mabry — 6/8/2002 MaxCelle Mabry, 85, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Coupland, Texas, and a former longtime resident of La Marque and Galveston, Texas. She moved to Lake Charles five years ago. She was an alumna of Texas Lutheran University. She retired from Moody National Bank in Galveston in the mid-1980s as head teller. She was Lutheran. Survivors include her husband, J.T. Mabry of Lake Charles; two sons, Jackson Wilson of Houston and Kirk Wilson of Tyler, Texas; one stepson, Larry Mabry of Suffolk, Va.; one brother, Olan Kruse of Kingsville, Texas; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Holland and Cynthia Scott will officiate. Burial will be in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Paul B. McCalister — 6/8/2002 FOREST HILL — Paul B. McCalister, 77, died Friday, June 7, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 8, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Glenmora. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Queen V. Reich — 6/8/2002 DERIDDER — Queen Victoria Lemons Reich, 88, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, June 8, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Nellie S. Richardson — 6/8/2002 SULPHUR — Nellie Skinner Richardson, 93, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Velasco, Texas, and she had lived in Sulphur for 75 years. She was a graduate of Freeport (Texas) High School. She was a longtime member of Sulphur First Baptist Church, and she taught Sunday school and participated in WMU activities. Survivors include one son, Neil Richardson of Kerrville, Texas; one daughter, Wanda Hall of Sulphur; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 8, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Hazel H. Strickland — 6/8/2002 Hazel H. Strickland, 85, died at 4:45 p.m. Thurs-day, June 6, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Kipling and a former 32-year resident of New Orleans. She lived several years in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and moved to Lake Charles six years ago. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Oak Ridge and Trinity Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include two grandchildren, Marcia Johnson Martinez of Houston and Mark Johnson of Oak Ridge; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in Shiloh Baptist Church of DeRidder. The Rev. Roderick Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church. Gaynell H. Taylor — 6/8/2002 Gaynell Hines Taylor, 69, died June 7, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of Lake Charles High School. She was an alumna of Newcombe College in New Orleans and McNeese State University. She was an organizing member of Phi Mu Sorority at McNeese State University. She was a member of Circle 5, Calcasieu Forum, Junior League of Lake Charles and the Quota Club. She was a Lake Charles High Kiltie and life member of the Presbyterian Women. She was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Sydney B. Taylor Sr. of Lake Charles; two sons, Ben Taylor and Scott Taylor, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Linda Brown of Lafayette and Kathy Miller of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Malsbary will offciate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or First Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles, the family said. Edward B. Thomason — 6/8/2002 ANACOCO — Edward B. Thomason, 65, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in his residence. He was retired from Gulf States in Lake Charles and ETI in Natchitoches. Survivors include his wife, Linda Wolff Thomason of Anacoco; five sons, Patrick Tovery of Dallas, Bryan Haymon of Amant, Charlie Fossum and Bill Fossum, both of Lake Charles, and Jason Haymon of Anacoco; two daughters, Marti Lindsey of Nashville and Dianne McDonald of Oretta; two brothers, Gene Thomason and Tom Thomason, both of Anacoco; five sisters, Nelda Turner of Anacoco, Pat Brooks and Linda Harris, both of Leesville, Carol Hawthorn of Baton Rouge and Johnnie Thomas of Pittsburgh, Texas; and 17 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. today, June 8, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. The Rev. Durhl Davis will officiate. Visitation is from 1 a.m. today. Melba H. Watson — 6/8/2002 SULPHUR — Melba Hoyt Watson, 81, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of New Llano, and she had lived in Sulphur since 1949. She was an office clerk for 30 years. She was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Leon Watson of Lacassine; one sister, Helen Beltz of Leesville; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Lurlie M. Broussard — 6/9/2002 Lurlie Mae Broussard, 71, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in her residence. She was a native of Cameron Parish and had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. She was an alumna of Creole High School and Matthew’s Business College. She worked at Wilson Motor Company and J.C. Penney for several years. She volunteered at Abraham’s Tent. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she was involved in the Ladies Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters and the Resurrection Choir. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Russel Broussard of Lake Charles; four sons, Kirk Broussard of Katy, Texas, Mark Broussard of Sugarland, Texas, Todd Broussard of New York City and Blane Broussard of Lake Charles; three daughters, Lisa Louviere of Carlyss, Tina Fontenot of Taylor Lake Village, Texas, and Michelle Stone of Dallas; one brother, Pierre Thibodeaux of Hot Springs, Ark.; one sister, Ena Adams of Lake Charles; and 12 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Ronald Groth and the Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Angelina Decou — 6/9/2002 SULPHUR — Angelina Decou, 94, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in the local hospital. She was a native of Carencro and had lived in Sulphur for 33 years. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and was a prayer member of the Legion of Mary. Survivors include two sons, Esta Leo Decou of Texas City, Texas, and Leo Paul Decou of Port Barre; five daughters, Edell Devillier of Opelousas, Etta Terro and Mary Lee Montie, both of Sulphur, Genevieve Stears of Lawtell and Mary Alice Lavergne of Church Point; one brother, Odelon Stelly of Carencro; two sisters, Marie Smith of Mier and Berthell Louviere of Lafayette; 28 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in St. Landry Cemetery in Opelousas under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. John R. Desormeaux — 6/9/2002 John Reginald Desormeaux, 71, died Friday, May 31, 2002. Survivors include his daughter, Dianne Moore of Lewling, Texas; two brothers, James Desormeaux and Donald Desormeaux, both of Vidor, Texas; one half brother, Charles Fontenot of Beaumont, Texas; two half sisters, Carol Stevenson of Beaumont and Darlene Moore of Vidor; and three grandchildren. The body was cremated under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Katherine Frank — 6/9/2002 Katherine Frank, 50, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Ville Platte and had lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. She was a member of Philadelphia Church of God in Christ in Mossville. Survivors include her husband, Melton Frank Jr. of Lake Charles; one son, Melton Frank III of Lake Charles; two daughters, Karen Smith of Vancouver, Wash., and Pamela Frank of Seattle; six brothers, Chester Jack of Ville Platte, Israel Jack of Texas City, Texas, and Ernest Jack, Donald Jack, Isaac Jack II and Lionelle Jack, all of Seattle; 10 sisters, Barbara Doucette, Ella Mae Thomas and Theresa Weathersby, all of Ville Platte, Joyce Sanders of Moss Point, Miss., Diana Lee of Forest Grove, Ill., Mary Whyte of San Francisco, Eula Mae Dell of Opelousas and Gloria Holland, Renella Jack and Patricia Chretien, all of Seattle; and six grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Cain Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Tuesday in Philadelphia Church of God in Christ in Mossville, and from 11 a.m. Wednesday in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Bernice M. Guidry — 6/9/2002 METAIRIE — Bernice Marie Guidry, 77, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery. Alvin L. Kebodeaux — 6/9/2002 Alvin L. “Butch” Kebodeaux, 58, died at 8:37 a.m. Friday, June 7, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Arthur and had lived in Lake Charles for six years. He graduated from Lake Arthur High School. He was a truck driver. He was Catholic. Survivors include three daughters, Cherie Stanton of Jennings, Trisha Kunzler of Kinder and Hope Benoit of Lake Arthur; one son, Darren Lee Kebodeaux of Evangeline; two sisters, Frances Weekly of Lake Arthur and Barbara Louviere of Carlyss; one brother, Elmer Ray Kebodeaux of Cameron; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 9, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Era C. Litteral — 6/9/2002 MAGNOLIA, Texas — Mrs. Era C. Litteral, 94, died Friday, June 7, 2002, in Magnolia. She was a native of Branch. She moved from Jennings to Sulphur in 1933 and to Magnolia five years ago. She was involved with the Silver Beacons and was under the watchcare of the Woodlands Place Baptist Church. She was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Thomas Alvin “Butch” Litteral of Westlake; two daughters, Sharon Romero of Magnolia and Joyce Sittig of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrop will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and 8:30-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Houston River Baptist Church Building Fund, 110 W. Houston River Road, Sulphur, LA 70663, the family said. Mrs. Eno J. Mallet — 6/9/2002 CARENCRO — Mrs. Eno J. (Jeanne C. Landry) Mallet, 94, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Lafayette. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. John Catholic Community. Survivors include one son, Monsignor Charles J. Mallet of Lafayette; one brother, Sidney J. Landry of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith J. DeRouen and Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Charles J. Mallet will officiate. Entomb-ment will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Martin & Castille Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednes-day in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Carmelite Monastery, 1250 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501; or to the Diocese of Lafayette Seminarians Educa-tion Fund, P.O. Box 3387, Lafayette, LA 70502, the family said. Ernest J. Sittig — 6/9/2002 IOWA — Ernest J. Sittig, 62, died Friday, June 7, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Iota. He served in the Navy during the Cuban missile crisis. He served on the USS Charles S. Adams. He retired from Shell Oil Co. as a gauger after 26 years. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Katheryn Breaux Sittig of Iowa, La.; two sons, Gregory Sittig and Randall Sittig, both of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Rachel Sittig Verret of Lake Charles and Amanda Sittig Trahan of Iowa, La.; one brother, Russell J. Sittig of Lake Charles; three sisters, Cecile Corbello of Houston and Ruth Falcon and Dorothy Augustine, both of Iowa, La.; and 10 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 10, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Irene D. Updike — 6/9/2002 BROUSSARD — Irene Ducrest Updike, 77, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Broussard and had lived in Lafayette and Youngsville for several years before moving back to Broussard nine years ago. Survivors include two daughters, Martha Hart of Ragley and Patti Darbonne of Madison, Miss.; one sister, Leona Melson of Columbia, S.C.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, from Sacred Heart Church of Broussard. Monsignor Harry Benefiel will officiate. Arrangements are by Delhomme Funeral Home of Broussard. Donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said. Edmae B. Broussard — 6/10/2002 Edmae Breaux Broussard, 81, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of the Kaplan area and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 60 years. She was a member of the Cursillo No. 49 and Cajun French Music Association. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Bill Broussard of Lake Charles; three daughters, Regina Broussard MacDowell and Shirley Broussard, both of Lake Charles, and Jackie Carrier Kolb of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Dalton Breaux of Lake Charles; one sister, Lillie Carpenter of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 19 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today — with a Cursillo rosary at 7 p.m. — 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday — with a French rosary at 7 p.m. — and from 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the UPs for Downs Syndrome, c/o Families Helping Families, of Lake Charles. Lurlie M. Broussard — 6/10/2002 Lurlie Mae Broussard, 71, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in her residence. She was a native of Cameron Parish and had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. She was an alumna of Creole High School and Matthew’s Business College. She worked at Wilson Motor Company and J.C. Penney for several years. She volunteered at Abraham’s Tent. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she was involved in the Ladies Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters and the Resurrection Choir. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Russel Broussard of Lake Charles; four sons, Kirk Broussard of Katy, Texas, Mark Broussard of Sugarland, Texas, Todd Broussard of New York City and Blane Broussard of Lake Charles; three daughters, Lisa Louviere of Carlyss, Tina Fontenot of Taylor Lake Village, Texas, and Michelle Stone of Dallas; one brother, Pierre Thibodeaux of Hot Springs, Ark.; one sister, Ena Adams of Lake Charles; and 12 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Ronald Groth and the Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Vicie Caskey — 6/10/2002 COUSHATTA — Vicie Caskey, 83, died Saturday, June 8, 2002. She was a native of Allen Parish. Survivors include two daughters, Bettie Funderburk of Plano, Texas, and Flo Cason of Coushatta; three brothers, Clayton Sandefer of Gadsen, Ala., Bulis Sandefer of Minneapolis, and Albert Sandefer of Oberlin; two sisters, Eicie Brister of Shreveport and Jimmie Waldrip of Coushatta; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 10, at Fairview Baptist Church. Brothers Benny Alford and Lee Dickson will officiate. Burial will be in Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home. Charles J. Gates — 6/10/2002 LONGVILLE — Charles J. Gates, 69, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 10, at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Memorial Church Cemetery in Longville. Ray C. Schultz — 6/10/2002 SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — Ray Carl Schultz, 66, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in the Shelbyville hospital. He was a native of Sulphur. He was a retired produce courtesy clerk from Kroger Grocery. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Shelbyville. Survivors include his wife, Bessie King Schultz of Shelbyville; one daughter, Pamela Joy Burgett Jones of Summertown, Tenn.; three brothers, George Schultz of DeQuincy, Durl Schultz of Shelbyville and J.D. Schultz of Lake Charlres; three sisters, Minnie Wait and Betty Peloquin, both of Sulphur, and Lana Shearin of Vinton; and one grandchild. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Gladys Walsh — 6/10/2002 SULPHUR — Mrs. Gladys “Billy’’ Walsh, 83, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was employ-ed by the Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s office as a receptionist for several years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Edwin J. Walsh of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Imelda Wilhite of Sulphur and Pat Walsh of Dallas; one sister, Mrs. Rita Fredrick of Nederland, Texas; one brother, Tim E. Arceneaux of Texas; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Hixon-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation hours will be 4-9 p.m. today, June 10, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Dennis G. Barr — 6/11/2002 DERIDDER — Dennis Gene Barr, 69, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in the Hopewell community. Basco infant — 6/11/2002 SULPHUR — Ashton Jayde Basco, the infant son of Jason Wayne and Barbara Jeanne Basco, died Friday, June 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include two brothers, Bradley Wayne Basco and Cameron Scott Basco, both of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, Trisha Furlow of Sulphur and Larry Basco of Moss Bluff; maternal grandparents, William Lee Harper, Jr. and Jennifer Harper, both of West Grove, Pa.; paternal great-grandparents, Olin and Bernice Cole of DeRidder; and maternal great-grandparents, Barbara Harper of Bossier City and James and Janie Hall of Lake Wales, Fla. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today, June 11, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Calvin Bass — 6/11/2002 OBERLIN — Calvin Bass, 79, died at 3 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, in a Mamou medical center. Her was a resident of the Oberlin area. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ola Bass of Oberlin; two sons, Roland Bass and Roger Lee Bass, both of Oberlin; one daughter, Patricia Bass of Oberlin; two brothers, Irvin Bass and Witney “Blanc” Bass, both of Oberlin; two sisters, Lady Mae Duplichain of Soileau and Laura Foret of Eunice; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 11, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin’s Funeral Home. Visitation is ongoing. A rosary was said Monday night. John Breaux — 6/11/2002 HATHAWAY — John “Willard” Breaux, 67, died Monday, June 10, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery near Elton. Edmae B. Broussard — 6/11/2002 Edmae Breaux Broussard, 81, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of the Kaplan area and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 60 years. She was a member of the Cursillo No. 49 and Cajun French Music Association. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Bill Broussard of Lake Charles; three daughters, Regina Broussard MacDowell and Shirley Broussard, both of Lake Charles, and Jackie Carrier Kolb of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Dalton Breaux of Lake Charles; one sister, Lillie Carpenter of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today — with a French rosary at 7 p.m. — and from 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the UPs for Downs Syndrome, c/o Families Helping Families, of Lake Charles. Harrell Frank Brown — 6/11/2002 Harrell Frank Brown, 73, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in his residence. His funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the Fondel Memorial Chapel in Jennings. Burial will be in the Parkview Cemetery in Jennings. Vicie Caskey — 6/11/2002 COUSHATTA — Vicie Caskey, 83, died Saturday, June 8, 2002. She was a native of Allen Parish. Survivors include two daughters, Bettie Funderburk of Plano, Texas, and Flo Cason of Coushatta; three brothers, Clayton Sandefer of Gadsen, Ala., Bulis Sandefer of Minneapolis, and Albert Sandefer of Oberlin; two sisters, Eicie Brister of Shreveport and Jimmie Waldrip of Coushatta; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 10, at Fairview Baptist Church. Brothers Benny Alford and Lee Dickson will officiate. Burial will be in Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home. Laura S. Crader — 6/11/2002 MERMENTAU — Laura Smith Crader, 77, died Monday, June 10, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, in First Baptist Church of Mermentau. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Maggie Chaney LEESVILLE — Maggie Chaney, 64, died Monday, June 10, 2002, in Alexandria. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Nada B. Davis — 6/11/2002 CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nada Bell Davis, 91, died Friday, June 7, 2002, in a Florida hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, in Snider Funeral Home Chapel in DeQuincy. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Georgie L. Matte — 6/11/2002 HACKBERRY — Georgie Lynn Matte, 37, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Vinton and had lived in Hackberry for eight years. She was employed as a clerk of court for the Calcasieu Parish court system. Survivors include five daughters, Paula Collins of Sulphur and Brandy Doucette, Colleen Doucette, Megan Doucette and Laura Payne, all of Hackberry; one brother, Darrell Cormier of Vinton; one sister, Terrie Payne of California; and her parents, George and Burlene Courmier of Vinton. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Little will officiate. Burial will be in Granger Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. David Moore — 6/11/2002 SAVANNAH, Tenn. — David “Cob” Moore, 65, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in a Jackson, Tenn., hospital. His funeral was at 3 p.m. Monday, June 10, in Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial was in Neill Cemetery. Linus J. Savois — 6/11/2002 WESTLAKE — Linus Joseph Savois, 71, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Iota. He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Leatrice Savois of Westlake; one son, Bruce Savoy of Westlake; two daughters, Jennifer Parker of Westlake and Lori Ryan of Sulphur; one brother, John Savoy of Rayne; one sister, Ida LaFleur of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one stepgrandchild. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Carl Ducat will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. William H. Scott — 6/11/2002 VIDOR, Texas — William Henry Scott, 57, died Sunday, June 8, 2002, in his residence. A native of Long Beach, Calif., he had lived in Vidor for 16 years. He was a plant superintendent for Industrial Equipment and Engineering. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Scott of Vidor; three sons, William Scott Jr., Christopher Scott and Corey LaGrange, all of Vidor; three brothers, David Scott of Houston, Gregory Scott of Vidor and Leonard Scott III of Pearland, Texas; three sisters, Mary Brown of Vidor, Patricia Kirkpatrick of Odessa, Texas, and Angela Drab of Pearland; and four grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. at LeBleau Cemetery in Fenton under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation is ongoing from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Coby H. Silor — 6/11/2002 BROUSSARD — Coby Harland Silor, 2, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Broussard. He attended Ms. Amber’s Day Care Center. Survivors include two brothers, Taylor Silor and Brandt Silor, both of Broussard; two sisters, Katie Silor and Emily Silor, both of Broussard; his father, Bobby Harland Silor Jr. of Broussard; his mother, Tammy Patrick Hutches of Broussard; and his maternal grandmother, Janet Patrick of Shreveport. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, in David Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette. The Rev. Alvin Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Etell Soileau — 6/11/2002 Etell Soileau, 75, died at 10:16 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte and had moved to Lake Charles in 1960. He was a truck driver during the Korean War, and he retired from Market Basket after 27 years as a produce manager. He was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Fontenot Soileau of Lake Charles; two sons, Tim Soileau and Dave Soileau, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Etest Soileau and Joe Soileau, both of Lake Charles, and Hersey Soileau of Carlyss; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, from St. Margaret’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mildred O. Stine — 6/11/2002 Mildred O. Stine, 85, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Heflin and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 49 years. Survivors include one son, Bernie E. Stine of Sulphur; one daughter, Jo Ann Benoit of Lake Charles; one brother, Allen “Mac” Batchelor of Lake Charles; one sister, Betty Lynn Batchelor of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jake Mullican will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today. Carol A. Weeks — 6/11/2002 ROSEPINE — Carol Anne Weeks, 72, died Sunday, June 9, 2002. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Rosepine Pentecostal Church under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Calvin Bass — 6/12/2002 OBERLIN — Calvin “Be Be” Bass, 79, died at 3 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, in a Mamou medical center. He was a resident of the Oberlin area. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ola Bass of Oberlin; two sons, Roland Bass and Roger Lee Bass, both of Oberlin; one daughter, Patricia Bass of Oberlin; two brothers, Irvin Bass and Witney “Blanc” Bass, both of Oberlin; two sisters, Lady Mae Duplichain of Soileau and Laura Foret of Eunice; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral was held Tuesday from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel officiated. Burial was in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin’s Funeral Home. A rosary was said Monday night. Olive V. Castaine — 6/12/2002 CAMERON — Olive V. Castaine, 80, died Monday, June 10, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Gueydan, and she had lived in Cameron for 65 years. She was a receptionist at the Cameron Hotel from 1982 to 1989. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, the Altar Society, the Legion of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Survivors include one son, Bobby LaLande of Cameron; one daughter, Brenda Nash of Cameron; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Monsignor Louis Melancon, the Rev. Joseph McGrath and Deacon Roy Nash will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 3 and 7 p.m. Nada B. Davis — 6/12/2002 CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nada Bell Davis, 91, died at 11:31 p.m. Friday, June 7, in a Florida hospital. She was a native of DeQuincy and lived most of her life there. She had lived in Clearwater, Fla., for five years. She worked for DeQuincy Laundry for a short time and worked as a welder during World War II. She was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church, where she was formerly involved in W.M.U. and taught Sunday School. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Defosses of Clearwater, Fla.; two sisters, Mildred Guillory of Tyler, Texas, and Jane Sanders of Onalaska, Texas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul Nugent, Harry Methvin and Joseph Sanders will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today. Betsy C. Jacobsen — 6/12/2002 SULPHUR — Betsy Cannon Jacobsen, 89, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Jasper, Texas, and she moved from Lake Charles to Sulphur in 1939. She was a legal secretary. She was a member of the Sulphur Garden Club and other civic groups, and she was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Scott Jacobsen of Longville; one daughter, Betsy Magee of New York; one brother, Gene Cannon of Jasper; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Jake Mullican will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Georgie L. Matte — 6/12/2002 HACKBERRY — Georgie Lynn Matte, 37, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Vinton and had lived in Hackberry for eight years. She was employed as a clerk of court for the Calcasieu Parish court system. Survivors include her husband, David Matte of Hackberry; five daughters, Paula Collins of Sulphur and Brandy Doucette, Colleen Doucette, Megan Doucette and Laura Payne, all of Hackberry; one brother, Darrell Cormier of Vinton; one sister, Terrie Payne of California; and her parents, George and Burlene Courmier of Vinton. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Little will officiate. Burial will be in Granger Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Woodley Simon — 6/12/2002 Woodley Simon, 81, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday, June 10 at his residence. He was a native of Kaplan and lived in Lake Charles for 64 years. He was a maintenance man for Huber Oil for more than 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rita Viator Simon of Lake Charles; two sons, Woodley Simon Jr. and Donald Simon, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Laura Henry of Moss Bluff, Sarah Boudreaux of Lake Charles, and Lynda Simon of Westlake; two sisters, Mabel Simon and Joyce Macantel, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today — with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a 7 p.m. Scripture service — and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Delaney A. Bennett — 6/13/2002 Delaney A. Bennett, 80, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Dry Creek and moved to Lake Charles in 1940. She graduated from Fairview High School and Vincent’s Business College in Lake Charles. She worked as a secretary and assistant for Dr. Warden for several years. She was a member of UDC and LAOCR. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and adult Sunday group. Survivors include three daughters, Linda B. Smith of Lafayette, and Tina Granger and Jo Ann Myers, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Robert Andrews of DeQuincy; two sisters, Lorraine Dalton and Reba Rutherford, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; four step grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ronnie Estes and Mike Myers will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Fannie Breaux — 6/13/2002 Fannie Breaux, 90, died Friday, June 7, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Bernice and had lived in Lake Charles for 65 years. She was a sales person for Stonley Home Products and Avon for 55 years. She was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, where she served as the financial secretary and a deaconess. Survivors include seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. today, June 13, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in Combre Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. John Guillory — 6/13/2002 PINE PRAIRIE — John “Doc” Guillory, 77, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in a Mamou care center. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 13, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fontenot Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Norma L. Jeanis — 6/13/2002 Norma Lopez Jeanis, 69, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Galveston, Texas, and lived in the Crowley area for six years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Jeanis and Gerald Jeanis, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Cynthia Bush of Euless, Texas, and Debra Viator of Lake Charles; one brother, Dale Lopez of North Carolina; two sisters, Amelia Harring of Missouri and Dorothy Simoneaux of Rayne; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles 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 Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8-10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Louis LaFleur — 6/13/2002 VINTON — Louis “LJ” LaFleur, 77, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in a Houston hospital. He was a native of Elton and a resident of Vinton. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Richard LaFleur of Vinton; Robert Louis LaFleur of Orange, Texas, Joseph Kenneth LaFleur of Vinton, Richard James LaFleur and John Leward LaFleur, both of Lake Charles, Allen Joseph LaFleur of Lacassine and Charles Douglas LaFleur of Meridian, Miss.; one daughter, Juanita Ann Scott of Vinton; one brother, Tillman LaFleur of Pittsburg, Texas; three sisters, Verna “Red” Fontenot of Deweyville, Texas, Gladys Savant of Kinder and Thelma LaPoint of Reeves; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 14, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church of Kinder. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a vigil at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 7 a.m. Friday. Nason R. Menard — 6/13/2002 MORSE — Nason Reed Menard, 73, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 13, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Gueydan. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery. John A. Norris Sr. — 6/13/2002 GATTES COVE — John Alton Norris Sr., 49, died at 6:30 a.m. June 11, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Miller French Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Rev. William P. Obrien SULPHUR — The Rev. Willliam Patrick Obrien, 79, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, in a Lake Charles hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Dominick W. Riggs — 6/13/2002 WESTLAKE — Dominick Wilton “Minick” Riggs, 77, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lawtell and had lived in Westlake most of his life. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Vivian C. Riggs of Westlake; four sons, Hubert Riggs Sr. of Lake Charles, Oscar Riggs and Girard Riggs, both of Westlake, and Dominick Wilton Riggs Jr. of Great Mills, Md.; two daughters, Lisa Semien of Lake Charles and Lillie Mae Fontenot of Houston; one sister, Virginia Sigers of Lawtell; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude J. Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mattie Thrash — 6/13/2002 OAKDALE — Mattie Thrash, 90, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Millard J. Vercher — 6/13/2002 OAKDALE — Millard “Joe” Vercher, 69, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 13, in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Perrin J. Arceneaux — 6/14/2002 SWEETLAKE — Perrin Joseph Arceneaux, 72, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Welsh and a longtime resident of Sweetlake. He served in the Army in World War II. He was a farmer and a cattleman. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Monceaux Arceneaux of Sweetlake; two sons, Mark Arceneaux of Lake Charles and Tommy Arceneaux of Sweetlake; one brother, James D. Arceneaux of San Antonio; four sisters, Louella Cox of Lafayette, Lydia Ardoin and Anna Whiddon, both of Welsh, and Alvina DeYeide of Houma; his mother, Ella Arceneaux of Welsh; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today, June 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 1100, 919 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, the family said. Delaney A. Bennett — 6/14/2002 Delaney A. Bennett, 80, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Dry Creek, and she moved to Lake Charles in 1940. She graduated from Fairview High School and Vincent Business College in Lake Charles. She worked as a secretary and assistant for Dr. Warden for several years. She was a member of UDC and LAOCR. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and the church’s adult Sunday group. Survivors include three daughters, Linda B. Smith of Lafayette and Tina Granger and Jo Ann Myers, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Robert Andrews of DeQuincy; two sisters, Lorraine Dalton and Reba Rutherford, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ronnie Estes and Mike Myers will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Ronald B. Biddy — 6/14/2002 Ronald Brice Biddy, 61, died recently. He was a native of Warren, Okla., and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a roofing contractor. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Marie Biddy of Lake Charles; two sons, Ronnie Biddy and Randy Biddy, both of Sulphur; one stepson, James Alexander of Lake Charles; two brothers, Leon Biddy of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Gerry Biddy of Abilene, Texas; one sister, Marilyn Risenhoover of Abilene; his mother, Mildred Biddy of Warren; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Kelly Vigo will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. George R. Cupit — 6/14/2002 WESTLAKE — George Ray Cupit, 73, died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Winnsboro, and he had lived in Westlake for 40 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Zella Duhon Cupit of Westlake; one son, Larry Cupit of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sharon Kay Wilson of Winnsboro; one brother, Malcolm Cupit of Broussard; four grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 14, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Dennis Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Inc., the family said. Lillie M. Fontenot — 6/14/2002 GRAMBLING — Lille Marie Fontenot, 57, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in Alexandria. She was a native of Lake Charles, and she had lived in Grambling since 1990. She was a former Grambling State University counselor. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church of Lake Charles and an associate member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Simsboro. Survivors include one son, Earl W. Fontenot of Opelousas; one daughter, Mitzi Gibson of Alexandria; one brother, Will Elliot of San Francisco; her mother, Ora Mae Gillyard; and six grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Della Harper — 6/14/2002 DERIDDER — Della Harper, 88, died at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Pauline Harper Howell of Basile and Barbara Harper Hurd and Joyce Harper Williamson, both of Lake Charles; three sons, J.G. Harper and Gary Harper, both of Dry Creek, and Arthur Harper of DeRidder; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, in Shiloh Baptist Church. The Revs. Rod Martin, Gilmer Phillips, Hollis Roberts and Ned Burrett will officiate. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Norma L. Jeanis — 6/14/2002 Norma Lopez Jeanis, 69, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Galveston, Texas. She lived in the Crowley area for six years and moved to Lake Charles in 1949. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Jeanis and Gerald Jeanis, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Cynthia Bush of Euless, Texas, and Debra Viator of Lake Charles; one brother, Dale Lopez of North Carolina; two sisters, Amelia Harring of Missouri and Dorothy Simoneaux of Rayne; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today, June 14, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. today in the funeral home. A Scripture service was held Thursday. Jack P. Keith Jr. — 6/14/2002 LAKE SAM RAYBURN, Texas — Jack Perry Keith Jr., 77, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Temple, Texas, and a former resident of Lake Charles. He had lived in the Lake Sam Rayburn area for 12 years. He was a graduate of Temple High School and an alumnus of the University of Texas. He served in the Navy during World War II. He retired as superintendent of public works for the city of Lake Charles. He was a member of Knob Creek Masonic Lodge 401, AF&M, in Temple, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Keith of Rayburn Country, Texas; two sons, Stewart Keith of Longville and Greg Halker of Lake Charles; two daughters, Terri Martel of Sulphur and Tracy John of Elton; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, June 14, in Curtis United Methodist Church of Curtis Community, Texas. Arrangements are by Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Jasper, Texas. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice, the family said. Esther S. Kingston — 6/14/2002 SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. — Esther S. Kingston, 98, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Maskell, Neb., and a longtime resident of Sioux City. She was an alumna of Dixon High School and Wayne State Teacher College. She farmed in Dixon County with her husband until 1953. She owned and operated a cafe in Sioux City for two years. She worked at Paddock Steak House for eight years before she retired. She was a member of First Lutheran Church of South Sioux City. Survivors include one son, Richard W. Kingston of South Sioux City; three daughters, Dixie Johnson of Lake Charles, Bonnie Cooper of South Sioux City and Donna Boardman of Hartington, Neb.; one brother, Edwin Hansen of Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Adeline Langford of Houston and Lillian Larson of Belle View, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 17, in First Lutheran Church of South Sioux City. The Rev. Dale Jirousek will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Armand LaFleur — 6/14/2002 Armand “Blackie” LaFleur, 89, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Evangeline Parish. He moved to Lake Charles in 1949. He worked for Miller Construction and Homer White Construction Co., and he retired from BFI as a truck driver. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Luna Fontenot LaFleur of Lake Charles; one son, Terry James LaFleur of Howell, N.J.; one daughter, Enora ‘‘Tweet’’ Johnson of Lake Charles; three brothers, Tonice LaFleur and Allie LaFleur, both of Lake Charles, and Harry LaFleur of Eunice; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Richard Mills Jr. — 6/14/2002 CAMERON — Richard James Mills Jr., 53, died at 9:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in the Cameron hospital. Survivors include one son, Derek Mills of Colorado; one daughter, Shannon Shlagbaum of Lima, Ohio; one brother, Chris Mills of Florida; three sisters, Terri Carcelli of Las Vegas, Nancy Fullerton of Cincinnati and Liz Tatgenhorst of Columbia, S.C.; his companion, Sue Deshotels of Cameron; and three grandchildren. A private memorial service be held in South Carolina at a later date. Rev. William P. O’Brien — 6/14/2002 SULPHUR — The Rev. William P. O’Brien, 79, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Dorcester, Mass. He was an alumnus of St. Joseph Seminary in Princeton, N.J., and LaSalette Seminary in Hartford, Conn. He entered the LaSalette novitiate in Bloomfield, Conn., and made his first profession on July 2, 1943. He studied at the LaSalette seminaries in Milford, Iowa, and Ipswich, Mass., and he was ordained a priest on May 26, 1949, in St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford. He taught at the LaSalette seminaries in Hartford and in Jefferson City, Mo. He was assistant pastor at St. Francis Catholic Church in Phoenicia, N.Y., St. Peter in Houston, and Our Lady of LaSalette churches in DeQuincy and Sulphur. He was pastor at St. Patrick in Lufkin, Texas, Our Lady of Victory in Loreauville, and St. Joseph in Vinton. He was an administrator at Immaculate Conception in Sulphur. He was a chaplain at the correctional institute in DeRidder, in the Houston hospital chaplaincy and, from 1988 until he retired in 2002, at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. He lived at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a former provincial superior of the Province of Mary in St. Louis. Survivors include one sister, Mary McNamara of Hyde Park, Mass., and one brother, James P. O’Brien of Malden, Mass. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:30-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Sunday in the church, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Missionaries of LaSalette Retirement Fund, 915 Maple Ave., Hartford, CT 06114-2330, the family said. Juliette Totten — 6/14/2002 BASILE — Juliette Totten, 78, died recently. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 14, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Basile. Burial will be in Basile Protestant Cemetery. Marguerite R. Barnes — 6/15/2002 IOWA, La. — Marguerite “Lovie” Savant Barnes, 61, died Friday, June 14, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Kinder and a longtime resident of Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Charles Barnes of Iowa; four sons, Tony Barnes of Savannah, Ga., Doug Barnes and Gary Barnes, both of Iowa, and Dusty Barnes of Lake Charles; two brothers, Victor Savant of Elton and Anthony Savant of Kinder; two sisters, Violet Ardoin of Westlake and Una Bell Richard of Kinder; her mother, Lilly Savant of Kinder; and four grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. The Rev. William Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Lena M. Bourgeois — 6/15/2002 LACASSINE — Lena M. Bourgeois, 93, died Friday, June 14, 2002, in her residence. She was a longtime resident of Lacassine, and she lived a short time in Port Arthur, Texas. She worked at the post office as a clerk for her father; she became postmaster when he retired. She was the former owner of Fontenot’s Grocery and Lacassine Fuel Station. She worked at Patty’s Ceramics for 27 years. She was a member of FCE. She was a charter member of the Altar Society, and she taught CCD. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Lacassine. Survivors include one son, Dwight Bourgeois of LeBleu Settlement; two daughters, Sandra Strickland of Moss Bluff and Patrica “Patty” McDaniel of Lacassine; one brother, Clyde James Verret of Lacassine; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, from St. Joseph Catholic Church of Lacassine. The Revs. Aubrey Guilbeau and Augustine Mulanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Lake Charles, Bryan Scholarship Fund, c/o Richard H. Reed, McNeese State University Foundation, P.O. Box 91989, Lake Charles, LA 70609, the family said. Eva L. Melancon — 6/15/2002 Eva L. Melancon, 86, died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy. She worked at Lake Charles Medical and Surgical Clinic for 42 years. She was member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, and she served as a sacristan, Eucharistic minister and lector. She was a member of the Altar Society, and she received the Papal Award Pro-Ecclesia et Pontifice and the Maple Leaf Award. Survivors include one cousin and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, June 15, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. in the cathedral. Elfie M. Mott — 6/15/2002 WELSH — Elfie McGee Mott, 91, died Friday, June 14, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Kinder and a former longtime resident of Iowa, La. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one son, Gerald Mott of Iowa; one daughter, Edda Arthur of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, from St. Raphael Catholic Church of Iowa. The Rev. William Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Michael W. Parrack Jr. — 6/15/2002 Michael Wayne Parrack Jr., 25, died at noon Thursday, June 13, 2002, in a Shreveport hospital. His funeral will be Monday, June 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Chester Thibodeaux — 6/15/2002 Chester Thibodeaux, 67, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home Thelma G. Young — 6/15/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Thelma Gill Young, 87, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 15, in First Baptist Church of Lake Arthur. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings under the direction Miguez Funeral Home. Evelyn S. Bailey — 6/16/2002 ROSEPINE — Evelyn Sue Bailey, 71, died Friday, June 14, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Johnson Bailey Cemetery in Providence Community. Homer L. Chambers — 6/16/2002 DERIDDER — Homer L. Chambers, 71, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. He was a native of Rosepine and had lived in DeRidder most of his life. He worked for Nolen Construction Co. for several years. He was a member of Diamond Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Survivors include two brothers, Warren Ellzey Chambers of Bremerton, Wash., and Alton Royce Chambers of DeRidder; and two sisters, Mildred Marie Bailey of Lake Charles and Marjorie Fay Wilcoxson of Pearland, Texas. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, in Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. The Rev. Wayne Kite will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Rosa B. Conner — 6/16/2002 CROWLEY — Rosa Belle Conner, 80, died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, in her residence. She was a resident of Crowley. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 and was president of VFW Post 6720 Auxiliary. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and was dedicated to one hour of adoration at St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Alcee Conner of Crowley; two sons, Lonnie J. Conner of Mermentau Cove and Timothy L. Conner of Crowley; one daughter, Joanne Villejoin of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 17, from St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Rusty Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery in Morse under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home in Crowley. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. James E. Fawvor — 6/16/2002 GRAND CHENIER — James E. “Jimbo” Fawvor, 66, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Chenier. He was an Army veteran. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Kerr-McGee. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Leola T. Fawvor of Grand Chenier; one son, Greg Fawvor of Grand Chenier; one daughter, Susie Wolf of Cameron; and one grandchild. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Linda L. Hinton — 6/16/2002 Linda L. Hinton, 39, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and Moss Bluff. She graduated from Sam Houston High School. She worked as a secretary for Simmons, Payless, JR’s and Dean’s Mobile Home Co. for many years. She was a notary public. Survivors include her husband, Dean Hinton of Lake Charles; two sons, Dalton Joseph Hinton and Dylan Dean Hinton, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Dallas Amanda Hinton of Lake Charles; two brothers, Bubba Simmons and Duke Simmons, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Nancy Simmons of Lake Charles and Stephanie Leone of Westlake; her father, Norman Simmons of Lake Charles; and her mother, Elizabeth Manuel of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Dooley will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Arthur Masts — 6/16/2002 JENNINGS — Arthur Masts, 79, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Latvia and a resident of Jennings. He served in World War II. He was a supervisor for the Cleveland Twist Drill Company. Survivors include his wife, Mara P. Masts of Jennings; one stepdaughter, Valda Petersone of Latvia; three sisters, Valentina Logins and Pauline Torok, both of Cleveland, Ohio, and Elvira Tesvins of Canada; and two stepgrandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Koopman will officiate. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Michael W. Parrack Jr. — 6/16/2002 Michael Wayne Parrack Jr., 25, died at noon Thursday, June 13, 2002, in a Shreveport hospital. He was a native of Jacksonville, Ark., and moved to Lake Charles in 1979. He was a graduate of A.M. Barbe High School and Southeast College of Technology in Mobile, Ala. He worked for Grand Casino Coushatta in Kinder. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Tura P. Clark and Tina P. LaBiche, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Debbie C. Bourgeois of Humble, Texas; his father, Michael W. Parrack Sr. of Mobile, Ala.; his paternal grandfather, Gaylord W. Parrack of Mobile; and his maternal grandparents, Charles and Patilou Clopper, both of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Eunice Peloquin — 6/16/2002 FENTON — Eunice Peloquin, 83, died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a resident of Fenton. She was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Daylilies Club. Survivors include one son, Durrell Peloquin of Kinder; two daughters, Judy Peloquin of Fenton and Jackie Breaux of Greenville, Miss.; one sister, Beatrice Ardoin of Oberlin; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Evelyn Y. Weeks — 6/16/2002 Evelyn Young Weeks, 70, died at 2:03 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from Lake Charles High School. She worked for Conoco and Pumpelly Oil, and she owned and operated The Kitchenry in Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Luke-Simpson Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Asa Weeks of Lake Charles; three sons, Gary L. Weeks and Boyd J. Weeks, both of Lake Charles, and Craig S. Weeks of Dallas; one daughter, Nancy Weeks Gauthreaux of Dallas; one brother, Verner Young of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Wilbur T. Witt — 6/16/2002 LAKEWAY, Texas — Wilbur Thurman Witt, 85, has died. He was a native of Leedy, Okla. He moved to Beaumont, Texas, in 1954 and Lakeway in 1996. He graduated from Edmond University with a degree in education. He served as a Navy lieutenant junior grade in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He sold Cadillacs and RCA records in East Texas. He started Witt Pearce Wholesale furniture store and Howell’s Furniture Store in Beaumont, and he opened and operated several other furniture stores in Texas and Louisiana. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Beaumont and Lakeway Church. Survivors include his wife, Doris Witt; one son, Jeff Witt; one daughter, Carol Sue Brantley; one stepson, Rick Thornton; two stepdaughters, Terry Thornton and Sharon Baker; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s Morturary. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Donations may be made to Boy’s Haven Home, P.O. Box 5898, Beaumont, TX 77726, the family said. Roy L. Billeaud — 6/17/2002 JOHNSON BAYOU — Roy L. Billeaud, 76, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a native of Lafayette and a resident of Johnson Bayou. He worked for Mobil Oil Co. for 44 years. Survivors include his wife, Bette Billeaud of Johnson Bayou; one son, Garland Ray Billeaud of Port Lavaca, Texas; two sisters, Mildred Mudd of Cameron and Mary Lee Jinks of Hackberry; four grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is at the church until services, and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Dwight H. Boatner — 6/17/2002 Dwight Henry Boatner, 41, died Saturday, June 15, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked for Turner Industries and was a Lake Charles firefighter for 19 years. He was a member of Christian Baptist Church, where he served in the male chorus and as an usher. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Debora Moore Boatner of Lake Charles; two sons, Dwight James Boatner and Desmond Jamar Boatner, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Walter Boatner of Chicago and Malcolm Boatner of Lake Charles; two sisters, Patricia Boatner of Centraville, Miss., and Penny Boatner-Henderson of Lake Charles; his father, John Henry Boatner of Centraville; his mother, Elaine Plumber of Lake Charles; and his stepfather, Alcide Plumber of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Sherman L. Newman — 6/17/2002 Sherman Lee Newman, 52, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native and longtime resident of Lake Charles, and he had lived in Houston for 15 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Kay Guzman Newman of Lake Charles; two sons, Sherman Paul Newman of Baton Rouge and Daron Lee Newman of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lisa Michelle Newman Landry of Austin; two brothers, Jesse Kenneth Newman of Westlake and Derold Ray Newman of Sulphur; one sister, Norma Jean Meaux of Moss Bluff; his mother, Lois Elliott of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park in Westlake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. William P. O’Brien — 6/17/2002 SULPHUR — The Rev. Willliam Patrick O’Brien, 79, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Dorcester, Mass. He attended high school at St. Joseph Seminary in Princeton, N.J., and LaSalette Seminary of Hartford, Conn. He entered the LaSalette Novitiate in Bloomfield, Conn., and made his first profession of vows in 1943. He continued his studies for the priesthood at LaSalette Seminaries in Milford, Iowa, and Ipswich, Mass. He was ordained a priest in St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford, Conn., in 1949. He taught at the LaSalette Seminaries in Hartford and in Jefferson City, Mo. He served as assistant pastor at St. Francis Parish in Phoenicia, N.Y.; St. Peter in Houston; Our Lady of LaSalette in DeQuincy; and Our Lady of LaSalette in Sulphur. He served as pastor at St. Patrick in Lufkin, Texas; Our Lady of Victory in Loreauville; and St. Joseph in Vinton. He served as administrator at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur. He served as chaplain at the Correctional Institute in DeRidder and the Hospital Chaplaincy in Houston; he also served as chaplain for West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital in Sulphur from 1988 until 2002. He served as Provincial Superior of the Province of Mary, Queen in St. Louis for a three-year term in 1963. Survivors include a sister, Mary McNamara of Hyde Park, Mass.; and a brother, James P. O’Brien of Malden, Mass. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 17, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. A prayer service was held Sunday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Missionaries of LaSalette Retirement Fund, 915 Maple Ave., Hartford, CT 06114-2330, the family said. Augusta T. Porter — 6/17/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Augusta Taber Porter, 90, died at 10:24 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Jennings and a resident of Lake Arthur. She graduated from Draughan Business School in Beaumont, Texas. She was a retired secretary-treasurer and president of the Jennings Heywood Oil Syndicate. She was a member of the Lake Arthur Woman’s Library Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Willing Workers Sunday school class and the Women’s Missionary Union. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Beverly) O’Reagan of Pineville and Jeanne Broussard of Iota; one sister, Melba Lee Vaughan of Houston; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. David Denton will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Donations may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions, the family said. Esma P. Todd — 6/17/2002 Esma Pitre Todd, 90, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Fenton and lifelong resident of the Fenton-Welsh area. She was a direct descendant of a pioneer family in the Fenton area. She was an alumna of Our Lady of the Lake High School and Our Lady of the Lake College, both in San Antonio. She was a member of the Live Oak Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters OLSD. Survivors include one son, Paul A. Todd Jr. of Welsh; two daughters, Sylvia Todd Abbott of Jennings and Sybil Todd Howard of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; one great-great-grandchild; and three step great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mertice M. Baker — 6/18/2002 NORMAN, Okla. — Mertice M. Baker, 87, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lillie, she was a resident of Norman, Okla. She was a 1934 graduate of Moore High School. She spent 11 years in Kansas and had lived in Cromwell, Okla., Pauls Valley, Okla., Chandler, Okla., and Cushing, Okla., before settling in Chickasha, Okla., for 20 years. She moved to Norman in 1982. She was a homemaker, Brownie Scout Leader and G.A. Leader. She was a member of Gray Ladies of the Red Cross and the Norman Seroses Club. She was Baptist and taught Sunday school for 50 years. Survivors include two daughters, Dolores Bantista of Anadarko, Okla., and Carol Selfridge of Lake Charles; three brothers, Travis Ward and Eunice Nickens, both of Oklahoma City, and M.D. Ward of Norman; three sisters, Lessie Rolley of Chickasha and Dorothy Spann and Jeanell Blancett, both of Oklahoma City; and six grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, in Brookhaven Baptist Church in Norman. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home. Roxanne C. Clement — 6/18/2002 OBERLIN — Roxanne C. Clement, 33, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Welsh before moving to Oberlin six years ago. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church of Welsh. Survivors include a son, Devin Kade Clement of Oberlin; a daughter, Maegan Paige Clement of Oberlin; a brother, Roderick Wayne Chiasson of Welsh; a sister, Christine Chiasson of Welsh; her parents, Roderick and Brenda Chiasson of Welsh; and her companion, Kenneth Leger of Oberlin. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, June 18, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Welsh. Deacon Rich Henchee will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Monday. Kevin D. Clotio — 6/18/2002 Kevin D. Clotio, 22, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Niblett’s Bluff. He was a native of Crowley and had lived in Lake Charles for several years. He was a certified nurse’s assistant at Lake Charles Care Center. Survivors include two sisters, Krista Clotio of DeQuincy and Megan Shelton of Lake Charles; two half sisters, Tisha Lugo of Sulphur and Ashley Lugo of Lake Charles; his parents, Deborah and Dean Shelton of Lake Charles; his biological father, Keith Clotio of New Mexico; paternal grandparents, Betty Mae Comeaux of San Antonio, Gus Clotio of Dayton, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. (Shirley) Shelton of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the funeral home, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 6:30 p.m. John H. Council — 6/18/2002 LEESVILLE — John H. Council, 59, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 18, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with full military rites will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Mary B. Corley — 6/18/2002 OAKDALE — Mary Belle Burks Corley, 97, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a native of Castor and a 1923 graduate of Glenmora High School. She was baptized in Spring Creek by the pastor of Glenmora Baptist Church in 1915. In 1927, she moved to Oakdale and joined First Baptist Church. She became a member of the Golden Rule No. 78, Order of the Eastern Star in 1937 and qualified for 50-year membership in 1987. Survivors include many great-nieces. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, June 18, in Ardoin Funeral Home in Oakdale. Burial will be in Glenmora Cemetery. Mary G. Gintz — 6/18/2002 PINEVILLE — Mary Ethel Goodwin Gintz, 90, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in a Pineville care center. She was a native of Riverfield Plantation and a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Sulphur where she was a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include two sons, Dean Gintz of Westlake and Ronald Gintz of Grayson; two daughters, Katherine Quebodeaux of Sulphur and Faraba Garsaud of Deville; one brother, Fredrick Gintz of Marksville; 28 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and many great-great-granchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 18, at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville. The Rev. Dean Allen Gintz will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Ramona B. Hebert — 6/18/2002 Ramona Broussard Hebert, 72, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Abbeville and a graduate of Abbeville High School. She had lived in Lake Charles since 1948. She was a Pink Lady at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and taught Catechism at St. Margaret Catholic Church. She was a member of the ladies Bible study group. Survivors include her husband, John C. Hebert of Lake Charles; four daughters, Hope LeBleu and Monica Gaspard, both of Lake Charles, Bridgett “Beanie” Hebert Vallery of Houston and Lydia DeRouen of DeRidder; two sisters, Lou Anna Romaine of Abbeville and Ethel Breaux of Moss Bluff; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles and Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today — with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. — and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. Fannie Johnson — 6/18/2002 LEESVILLE — Fannie Mae Johnson, 80, died Monday, June 17, 2002, in Leesville. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Hicks. Trudy H. Matthis — 6/18/2002 ROSEPINE — Trudy Faye Holt Matthis, 57, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery in New Llano. Gertie L. Patrick — 6/18/2002 DEQUINCY — Gertie L. Patrick, 94, died at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002, in a local care center. A native of Florien, she was a resident of the DeQuincy/Vinton area since the 1940s. She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Ernest J. Mothershed of Westlake, Robert L. Patrick of Hemphill, Texas, and Doyle L. Patrick of Garden Valley, Cali.; one sister, Joyce Smith of Natchitoches; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, June 18, in Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Florien. The Rev. Glenn Flenniken will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. in the church. Eunice Peloquin — 6/18/2002 FENTON — Eunice Peloquin, 83, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today, June 18, from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Charlene B. Soileau — 6/18/2002 ELTON — Charlene Batiste Soileau, 66, died at 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Beaumont, Texas, she had lived most of her life in Elton. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Soileau of Lake Charles and Lucy Cooper of Baton Rouge; three sons, Joseph Soileau of Lake Charles, and Johnny Soileau and Danny Soileau, both of Elton; and 10 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, June 18, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Fondel’s Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the church, with a rosary at 10:15 a.m. Mildred Trahan — 6/18/2002 VINTON — Mildred Lee Trahan, 92, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Vinton. She was a retired cafeteria manager of Vinton High School and a former employee of Delta Downs. She was the recipient of the “Older Worker of the Year” award sponsored by Calcasieu Parish. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a life member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include two sons, Bennie “Bud” Trahan and Johnny “T-Boy” Trahan, both of Sulphur; three daughters, Vergie Stelly of Port Acres, Texas, Lois Landry of Vinton, and Marion Thaggard of Mauriceville, Texas; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Austin W. Hebert — 6/19/2002 Austin W. "Foots" Hebert, 96, died at 5:20 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Sweetlake and had lived in Lake Charles for 84 years. He served in the National Guard for several years. He worked for Southern Bell Telephone for 46 years. He retired as a supervisor of vehicle maintenance. He was a longtime harmonica player and entertainer at local nursing homes and hospitals. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Richard A. Hebert and Robert C. Hebert, both of Westlake, and Donald D. Hebert of Lake Charles; two daughters, Joan Hebert of Lake Charles and Patricia Guillot of New Orleans; one brother, Charles Hebert of Cameron; four sisters, Winnie Moss of Lake Charles, Violet "Pug" Mouton of Kinder, Genevieve Dade of Georgetown, Calif., and Bessie Mackey of Port Arthur, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Hebert will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Thomas F. Buckley — 6/20/2002 LEESVILLE — Thomas F. Buckley, 84, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a Rosepine care center. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial with military rites will be in the National Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Jary H. Bullock — 6/20/2002 Jary H. Bullock, 64, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in Lake Charles. He was a native of El Dorado, Ark., and he had lived in Lake Charles for 33 years. He was a 1962 graduate of San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, and he worked as a funeral director for several years. He earned a bachelor's degree in education in 1972; five years later he earned a master's from McNeese State University. He earned a doctorate in psychology from Louisiana Christian University in 1994. He served as a principal and psychologist at the Southwest State School in Iota, and he taught at Oak Park Junior High, Fairview Elementary and Hamilton Elementary. He was a pianist, and he worked with the Special Olympics. Survivors include two sons, Jefferson B. Bullock of LaPorte, Texas, and Bradley H. Bullock of Waco, Texas, and one brother, Thomas F. Bullock of Shreveport. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Wilson will officiate. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today. Leon K. Clement Jr. — 6/20/2002 NEW ORLEANS — Leon Keith Clement Jr., 70, formerly of Lake Charles, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in a New Orleans hospital. He was a New Orleans native. He graduated from Lake Charles High School. He was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1955 and was approved to appear before the United States Supreme Court in 1968. He received a bachelor of science in 1952 from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and a Juris Doctorate degree in 1955 from Tulane University of New Orleans. He was associated with the law firm of Sessions and Fishman in 1970 and became a partner in 1975. He was licensed as a Louisiana notary public in 1955. He was president of the Notaries' Association of New Orleans from 1991-1992. He practiced with the Louisiana Department of Justice from 1956-1970. He was a member of the New Orleans Bar Association; the New Orleans Bar Association Title Examination Committee since 1981; and the American College of Mortgage Attorneys. He was chairman of the Real Property Committee in 1997. He was a member of the board of directors of the Louisiana Land Title Association from 1990-1992. He was a licensed title insurance agent and was authorized to issue title insurance on behalf of First American Title Insurance Company. He was on the approved list of closing attorneys or had closed for First National Bank of Commerce, Hibernia National Bank, Whitney National Bank; Regions Mortgage, Chase-Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Chemical Residential Mortgage Corporation, Morton Allen and Williams and Wolcott Mortgage Group. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Janis Capdepon Clement of New Orleans; one son, Jeffrey Kenneth Clement of New Orleans; two daughters, Julie Clement Nolan and Courtney Clement Mathis, both of New Orleans; one brother, Randolph J. Clement of New Orleans; one sister, Gloria Clement Trahan of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. A private burial will follow. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. Friday. Joseph Colombaro — 6/20/2002 Joseph Colombaro, 87, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Philadelphia and lived in White Stone, Va., for more than 40 years. He moved to Lake Charles in 1991. He owned Bre-Co Inc., a textile manufacturing company, in Lively, Va. He was the first person to integrate a business in his area. He was a Noble 32nd in the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. Survivors include four daughters, Billie Woodard of Lake Charles, Dr. Phyllis Colombaro of Maryland, and Geri Colombaro and Mary Blackmoor, both of Virginia; and one brother, Vincent Colombaro of New Jersey. Memorial services will be at noon Friday, June 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, 1639 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Nell N. Colombaro — 6/20/2002 Nell Elizabeth Norman Colombaro, 88, died at 12:07 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Lynchburg, Tenn., and lived in White Stone, Va., for more than 40 years, and she had lived in Lake Charles since 1991. She was a telephone operator for the Navy during World War II. She was a seamstress, and she owned and operated a dry cleaning plant. Survivors include four daughters, Billie Woodard of Lake Charles, Dr. Phyllis Colombaro of Maryland, and Geri Colombaro and Mary Blackmoor, both of Virginia; and one brother, Billy Norman of Marietta, Ga. Memorial services will be at noon Friday, June 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, 1639 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Joseph N. Comeaux — 6/20/2002 BELL CITY — Joseph Nelson Comeaux, 82, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Bell City. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 6275. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Babineaux Comeaux of Bell City; three sons, Gerald W. Comeaux of Lake Charles, Horace Comeaux of Iowa, La., and Jim Gentle of Tallahassee, Fla.; three daughters, Alicia Zaunbrecher of Hayes, Olympe Abshire of Bell City and Linda Romero of Hayes; one brother, John Herman Comeaux of Jennings; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, in St. John Catholic Church in Lacassine. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Frank Davis — 6/20/2002 Frank Davis, 81, died Friday, June 14, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Grand Chenier, and he lived in Pasadena, Calif., for 35 years. He served in the Army in World War II. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church of Pasadena. Survivors include his wife, Loice Davis of Lake Charles; one son, Kenneth Williams of Los Angeles; two daughters, Cathey Pope of Los Angeles and Lisa Richard of Lake Charles; one brother, Vernon Davis of Pasadena; and seven grandchildren. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday, June 21, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of Creole. 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 6-9 p.m. today. Thelma Defee — 6/20/2002 SULPHUR — Thelma Defee, 85, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in a local care center. Survivors include include one son, James Defee of Sulphur; one daughter, Bobbie Jean Wood of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, June 21, in Union Cemetery in Sadie. Arrangements are by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mildred Gobert — 6/20/2002 Mildred Gobert, 74, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Elton, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 51 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Wilson Gobert and Richard Gobert, both of Lake Charles, Wilber Gobert of Elton and Michael Gobert of Port Arthur, Texas; one daughter, Lois Dobbins of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Beulah Johnson — 6/20/2002 NEW IBERIA — Beulah Johnson, 79, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in a local care center. She was a resident of Lake Charles and moved to New Iberia. Survivors include two brothers, Chester Johnson of Houston and Roland Johnson of Youngsville; and three sisters, Maedell Lewis and Eunice Lewis, both of New Iberia, and Willie Mae Johnson of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, from St. Edward Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Jemaru will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in Youngsville under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday, with a rosary at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home. David L. Johnson — 6/20/2002 PINE PRAIRIE — David Lee Johnson, 52, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in Pine Prairie. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Wilbert Le Boeuf — 6/20/2002 FREEPORT, Texas — Wilbert Le Boeuf, 104, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in Lake Jackson, Texas. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, in Lakewood Funeral Chapel of Lake Jackson. Additional arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Cynthia H. Leger — 6/20/2002 Cynthia Marie Heygood Leger, 30, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Texas City, Texas, and a former resident of Santa Fe. She was a 1990 graduate of Santa Fe High School and was a nursing student at McNeese State University. She played on her high school volleyball and softball and college volleyball teams. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Hitchcock, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Gilbert Leger of Lake Charles; one brother, Michael Heygood of Dallas; and her mother, Mary Heygood of Texas City. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Monsignor Tom Cullen will officiate. Burial will be in Grace Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Santa Fe High School or McNeese State University athletic departments, the family said. Lisa C. Leger — 6/20/2002 VINTON — Lisa Christine Leger, 40, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in Sulphur. She was a native of Vinton. Survivors include her husband, LeRoi Leger of Vinton; four brothers, Roland Comeaux of Sulphur, Charles Comeaux and Tony Comeaux, both of Vinton, and Terry Comeaux of Lake Charles; four sisters, Gorgie Moore and Linda Perry, both of Vinton, Gail Sweeton of Sulphur and Carolyn Comeaux of Lake Charles; and her mother, Eula Comeaux of Vinton. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today. Mildred G. Robinson — 6/20/2002 Mildred Marie George Robinson, 70, died Friday, June 14, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Duson and had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a member of Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 141, the Visit and Call the Sick Ministry and the Legion of Mary. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Christian Mothers. Survivors include her husband, Earl R. Robinson Jr. of Lake Charles; five sons, Earl David Robinson III, Curits Joseph Robinson, Charles Anthony Robinson and Harold St. John Robinson Sr., all of Lake Charles, and Alvin James Robinson of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Rebecca Marie Tarawally of Miami and Joanne Francis of Lake Charles; one brother, Joseph Morris George of Duson; and three sisters, Rudella George of Las Vegas and Mable Chenier and Rose Julien, both of Duson. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m.m Saturday, June 22, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fusilier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., in the funeral home. Marion A. Singletary — 6/20/2002 JENNINGS — Marion Arnette Singletary, 93, died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Estherwood and had lived in Jennings most of her life. She was an alumna of Jennings High School and Louisiana College in Pineville, where she was an honor student. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn. She helped implement the first library at Southside Elementary School in Jennings. She was a retired school teacher and member of the Retired Teacher's Association. She was a member of the Women's Literary Club. She taught the Mary-Martha Sunday school class for 30 years and was a member of the Women's Missionary Union at First Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Reed (Lorene) Richard of Houston; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Bob Bollich and Arthur Rockett will officiate. Burial will be in Palestine Church Cemetery in Grant under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:30-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Lena A. Taylor — 6/20/2002 Lena Aguillard Taylor died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Mowata and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the VFW Post 2130 Women's Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Earline Pharr of Lake Charles and Deborah Fittz of Westlake; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mable C. Taylor — 6/20/2002 CARLYSS — Mable C. Elender Taylor, 99, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Hackberry and a longtime resident of Carlyss. She was a descendent of the Sallier and Ryan pioneer families. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and a longtime member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Paul V. Taylor Jr. of Lake Charles, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8-9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Irving J. Bachet — 6/21/2002 ST. MARTINVILLE — Irving Joseph "Dee" Bachet, 86, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Broussard. He worked for Cajun Chef products for many years before he retired. Survivors include one son, Earl Louis Sr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pearl Louis of Lake Charles and Alzina Louis of St. Martinville; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from Notre Dame Catholic Church. Entombment will be in St. Michael Mausoleum of the Resurrection under the direction of Pellerin Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. J.H. Benoit — 6/21/2002 WELSH — Joseph H. "J.H." Benoit, 73, died Thursday, June 5, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Welsh area. He was a member of the Welsh gravity drainage board, and he helped start the Pine Island Fire Department. He was a retired rice and soybean farmer. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 2855. Survivors include his wife, Margaret M. Benoit of Welsh; two sons, Glen Benoit and David Benoit, both of Welsh; three daughters, Cathy Linscombe of Welsh and Patricia Chaisson, both of Welsh, and Sharon Durr of Abbeville; one sister, Dorthy Coulston of Big Lake; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 7, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Martin J. Cummings Jr. — 6/21/2002 Martin James "Chico" Cummings Jr., 21, died Wednesday, May 29, in the Jennings hospital. He was a a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an alumnus of Welsh High School — where he played basketball, football and track — and McNeese State University. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Marcus Prudhomme Cummings; two sisters, Dana Michelle Cummings of Oklahoma City and Markita LaShon Cummings of Welsh; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cummings of Welsh; maternal grandparents, Alexander and Essie Prudhomme Jr. of Welsh; paternal grandfather, General Dotson Bradford of Oklahoma City; paternal grandmother, Zemrie Bradford of Oklahoma City; and paternal great-grandmother, Meranda Bailey of Oklahoma City. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from St. Joseph Catholic Church of Welsh. The Rev. William D. Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Bon Pasteur Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 10 a.m., in the church. Maurice L. Fruge — 6/21/2002 WELSH — Maurice Louis Fruge, 86, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Basile and a former resident of Crowley. He had lived in Welsh for two years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Crowley. Survivors include three sons, Alvin Fruge of Moss Bluff, Elgie Fruge of Mauriceville, Texas, and Orville Fruge of Maurice; one brother, Leonard Fruge of Jennings; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. James L. Glass — 6/21/2002 FOREST HILL — James L. "Jr." Glass, 77, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in a Houston hospital. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in Amiable Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery of Melder under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Howard R. Guillory Jr. — 6/21/2002 Howard R. "Nosey" Guillory Jr., 27, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sheronda Nechelle Jones of Dallas; two sons, Howard R. Guillory III and Donovan Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Lexus Royster of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Leonard Royster and Damien Royster, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Jonathan Jermaine Guillory and Kevin Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Richard Hebert of Lake Charles; eight stepsisters, Sonya Hebert, Tanya Hebert, Sophia Hebert, Karen Guillory, Amanda Guillory, Roshwada Guillory, Lataroha Guillory and Truquessa Guillory, all of Lake Charles; his parents, Howard R. Guillory Sr. and Debra Parker Guillory, both of Lake Charles; his stepmother, Debra Hebert of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, John and Elnora Guillory of Lake Charles; and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Lula Freeman of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Thomas H. Hebert — 6/21/2002 Thomas H. Hebert, 70, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a retired rice farmer. Survivors include his wife, Carol Lopez Hebert of Lake Charles; one son, Michael Thomas Hebert of Hamilton, Ohio; two daughters, Suzanne Hebert Mattison of Lake Charles and Andrea Hebert Camp of Boulder, Colo.; one brother, Melvin Hebert of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Gracie Rosfield and Vivian Slocum, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary and a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Gussie M. Lavine — 6/21/2002 Gussie M. Lavine, 88, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Port Barre and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the League of Sacred Heart, the Franklin Street Block Rosary, and the altar and rosary societies. Survivors include one son, Edward Lavine of Lake Charles, and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso and Deacon Edward Lavine will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. MaxCelle Mabry — 6/21/2002 MaxCelle Mabry, 85, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Coupland, Texas, and a former longtime resident of La Marque and Galveston, Texas. She moved to Lake Charles five years ago. She was an alumna of Texas Lutheran University. She retired from Moody National Bank in Galveston in the mid-1980s as head teller. She was Methodist. Survivors include her husband, J.T. Mabry of Lake Charles; two sons, Jackson Wilson of Houston and Kirk Wilson of Tyler, Texas; one stepson, Larry Mabry of Suffolk, Va.; one brother, Olan Kruse of Kingsville, Texas; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Holland and Cynthia Scott will officiate. Burial will be in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Miller infant — 6/21/2002 Austin James Miller, infant son of David Keith and Rebecca Lynn Miller, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in Sulphur. Additional survivors include one sister, Kayla Nicole Miller of Lake Charles; his grandparents, Lois and Marlin Mitchell of Topsy, Ken and Theresa Moss of Moss Bluff, and David and Sue Miller of Lake Charles; and great-grandparents, Granny Fontenot of Lake Charles, Jean Chesson and Edward and Polly Moss, all of Sulphur, and Harvey Forshee of Merryville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, June 7, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Lorena Randell — 6/21/2002 LAFAYETTE — Lorena Randell, 70, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, Stephen Randell of Sulphur, Ranis Randell Jr. and Gerald Randell, both of Lafayette, and Mark Randell and Timothy Randell, both of Houston; five daughters, Linda Randell, Andrea Randell and Monica Daigle, all of Lafayette, Polly Pickney of Port Barre and Vivian Randell of Houston; one brother, Harold Riggs of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Leona Guillory of Crosby, Texas, and Mary Ann Butler of Grand Coteau; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, from St. Charles Catholic Church. The Rev. Jack Welsh will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Sibille Funeral Home of Grand Coteau. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 8:30 a.m. Nellie S. Richardson — 6/21/2002 SULPHUR — Nellie Skinner Richardson, 93, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Velasco, Texas, and she had lived in Sulphur for 75 years. She was a graduate of Freeport (Texas) High School. She was a longtime member of Sulphur First Baptist Church, and she taught Sunday school and participated in WMU activities. Survivors include one son, Neil Richardson of Kerrville, Texas; one daughter, Wanda Hill of Sulphur; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Lorene Z. St. Mary — 6/21/2002 Lorene Zachary St. Mary, 52, died at 7:09 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Vera Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and Lydia St. Mary of Clear Lake, Calif.; 11 sisters, Christine Francis, Bernice Zachary, Diane Zachary, Elizabeth Swallow and Hilda Thomas, all of Lake Charles, Patricia Johnson and Janice Johnson, both of Crowley, Louise Bellamy and Brenda Francis, both of Rayne, Paula Pitre of Jennings and Dorothy Zachary of Houston; five brothers, Earnest Daniels of Lafayette, Alfred Lee "Lemon" Johnson of Crowley, Horace Zachary of Lake Charles, James "J.T." Kelly of Houston and Kenneth "Sticks" Johnson of Atlanta; and her mother, Lena Johnson of Crowley. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Starlet W. Augustine — 6/22/2002 LAFAYETTE — Mrs. Starlet Wilridge Augustine, 43, died at 1:08 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Lafayette and a former longtime resident of Jennings. She moved to Lafayette more than 18 years ago. She was a member of St. Peter's Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Wilson Augustine Jr. of Lafayette; one son, Randy Wilridge of Lafayette; one stepson, Perry Augustine of Rayne; one stepdaughter, Bonnie Richard of Rayne; four sisters, Renita Phillips and Pamela Wilridge, both of Jennings, Lisa Achane of Lake Charles and Karen Beckers of Clarksville, Tenn.; three brothers, Michael Wilridge of Jennings, Troy Wilridge of Crowley and James Wilridge of Youngsville; and nine grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 22, in Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Jennings. Debra F. Bilbo — 6/22/2002 Debra Faye Bilbo, 43, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Spokane, Wash., and had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include three sons, Michael Bilbo, Sheason Bilbo and Jeramey Bilbo, all of Lake Charles; and two daughters, LeQuitta Simien and Retonda Bilbo, both of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 22, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. Waverly J. Dugas — 6/22/2002 VINTON — Waverly J. "Pap" Dugas, 83, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. He was a native of Choupique. He played on a football team that won the state championship in 1936. He was a World War II Army veteran who survived the Bataan Death March; he was a prisoner of war for 3 1/2 years. He earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired from Cities Service after 34 years as an operator. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, May Guillotte Dugas of Vinton; four daughters, Susan Hantz of Dayton, Texas, Debbie Lambert of Moss Bluff, Joy Dugas of Vinton and Jeannie Breaux of Carlyss; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Roger C. Appuhamy will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today; 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Donations may be made in Dugas' name to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund in Vinton. Curtis J. Foster Sr. — 6/22/2002 Curtis James Foster Sr., 55, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Bunkie, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 33 years. He was a graduate of Carver High School in Bunkie. He was a 1969 graduate of Grambling State University, and he earned a master's degree in education from McNeese State University. He worked for the Calcasieu Parish School System for 32 years. Survivors include two sons, Reginald Foster and Curtis Foster Jr., both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Valerie Foster of Lake Charles; five brothers, Robert L. Foster of Sulphur, Anderson Foster Sr. of Zachary, Johnny Foster of Houston, Theodore Foster Jr. of Milwaukee and Jesse Foster of Alexandria; and four sisters, Bessie R. Foster of Grambling; M. Gladys Clark of Las Vegas, Amy F. Collier of Boyce and Rose E. Johnson of Alexandria. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 22, in Truelight Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvin Noel will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Barbara R. Miller — 6/22/2002 Barbara Elizabeth Richard Miller, 66, died Friday, June 21, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Golden Meadow, and she lived in the LeBleu Settlement-Lake Charles area. She was Catholic. Survivors include one son, Kevin Miller of Vidor, Texas; three daughters, Karen Vincent and Bridget Gieger, both of LeBleu Settlement, and Charlotte Rathmann of Iowa, La.; her companion, Alvin Bonsall of LeBleu Settlement; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Robert Myers — 6/22/2002 SULPHUR — Robert "R.B." Myers, 68, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, in his residence. Survivors include his wife, Murline Walker Myers of Sulphur; two sons, Ronald Benton Myers and Brian Keith Myers, both of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Paula) Guillory of Pineville and Mrs. George (Amanda) Brosxon Jr. of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 22, in Robison Funeral Home. Deacon Johnny Mounce will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is until the services. A rosary was said Friday. Peggy M. Peters — 6/22/2002 Peggy Marie Peters, 65, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Benhams, Va., and she moved from LaConto, Fla., to Lake Charles 18 years ago. She was Baptist. Survivors include one son, Wayne Peters of Jacksonville, Fla.; four daughters, JoAnne Walker and Julie Cordle, both of Gillis, and Barbara Carter and Penny Briles, both of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, in Christ Community Chapel. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. Mildred G. Robinson — 6/22/2002 Mildred Marie George Robinson, 70, died Friday, June 14, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Duson, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Court 141 Ladies Auxiliary, Christian Mothers, the Legion of Mary and the ministry to the sick. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Earl R. Robinson Jr. of Lake Charles; five sons, Earl David Robinson III, Curtis Joseph Robinson, Charles Anthony Robinson and Harold St. John Robinson Sr., all of Lake Charles, and Alvin James Robinson of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Rebecca Marie Tarawally of Miami and Joann Francis of Lake Charles; one brother, Joseph Morris George of Duson; and three sisters, Rudella George of Las Vegas and Mable Chenier and Rose Julien, both of Duson; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 22, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fusilier will officiate. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Enrique San Miguel — 6/22/2002 Enrique L. "Red" San Miguel, 72, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002 in his residence. He was a native of Cactus, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles since 1958. He was a 1949 graduate of Martin High School in Laredo, Texas. He attended McNeese State University. He was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration after 29 years of service as an air traffic specialist at the Lake Charles Municipal Airport and the Chennault Air Force Base. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a staff sergeant in the 607th AC&W Squadron during the Korean War. He helped operate the 607th Squadron's tactical air direction center atop Kuksa bong, a mountain north of Seoul. It provided long range surveillance and guarded the air space over Kaesong, Korea, during the war. He was a former Cub Scout pack leader and Boy Scout troop leader. He was the former president of the Club Hispano Americano. He was a member of the National Association of retired Federal Employees and American Legion Post 1. He was a volunteer on the construction of the "Shiver Me Timbers" Millennium Park. He attended the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Pat San Miguel of Lake Charles; two sons, Hector E. San Miguel of Lake Charles and David G. San Miguel of Houston; one daughter, Cyndi Ann Findley of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Lydia Llaguno of San Antonio; and six grandchildren. His funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today, June 22, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Private graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 24, at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Bruno Rizzo will officiate. Local visitation is from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. A Scripture service was held Friday evening. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or the Music Department of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the family said. Mrs. Willrey Sonnier Sr. — 6/22/2002 SULPHUR — Mrs. Willrey (Waver M.) Sonnier, 81, died Friday, June 21, 2002, in her residence. She was a member of The Legion of Mary at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; five sons, Willrey Sonnier Jr., Edgar Sonnier, Jack Sonnier, Billy Sonnier and Marty Sonnier, all of Sulphur; two daughters, Connie Vincent and Wilma LeDoux, both of Sulphur; one sister, Lillian Gautreaux of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 am.-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Elmer J. Calmes — 6/23/2002 PITKIN — Elmer Jack Calmes, 67, died Friday, June 21, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. today, June 23, in Elizabeth Methodist Church in Elizabeth. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery in Elizabeth under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Daniel A. Coffman — 6/23/2002 DERIDDER — Daniel A. Coffman, 44, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, near his home. He was a native of Lake Charles. He graduated from Sulphur High School. He completed basic training in the Air Force in San Antonio and was stationed in Germany for four years; he was honorably discharged. He worked for Sunset Stage, Kerrville Bus lines and J.B. Hunt Trucking Co. He helped his mother care for their cattle and property following his father’s death. Survivors include two sisters, Alice Tyson of Leesville and Tina “Missy” McElveen of Sulphur; and his mother, Nelda L. Coffman of DeRidder. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 23, in Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Jared R. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Anna M. Deville — 6/23/2002 PINE PRAIRIE — Anna Marie Marcantel Deville, 72, died at 6:25 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002, in the Ville Platte hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Addisson Johnson Cemetery, Upper Pine Prairie under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Wilfred Doucet Sr. — 6/23/2002 GILLIS — Wilfred Doucet Sr. died Friday, June 21, 2002, in his residence. He was a former resident of Westlake. He served in the Korean War. He was a retired boilermaker from Local 79. He was a Mason and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Christine Foy Doucet of Gillis; five sons, Wilfred James Doucet Jr. of Ragley, Roger Dale Doucet of California, Randy Doucet of Texas, Shawn Doucet of Baton Rouge and Mike “Boobie” Edwards of Westlake; four daughters, Patricia Doucet of Topsy, Kathy Deaton of Lake Charles, Faye Bourque of Westlake and Connie “Noonie” Cormier of Ragley; four brothers, Hermon Doucet of Iota, Junior Doucet of Sulphur, J.D. Doucet of Edgerly and Allen Doucet of Texas; three sisters, Mable Brewer of Westlake and Helen Stewart and Isabal Roller, both of Crowley; 31 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday, June 24, in Robison Funeral Home. Deacon Carraway will officiate. Burial will be in the Bluff Cemetery in Evangeline. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. A rosary was recited Saturday. Belinda H. Droddy — 6/23/2002 ELIZABETH — Belinda Faye Hollingsworth Droddy, 50, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, in Elizabeth Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Little Rock, Miss., under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Waverly J. Dugas — 6/23/2002 VINTON — Waverly J. “Pap” Dugas, 83, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. He was a native of Choupique. He played on a football team that won the state championship in 1936. He was a World War II Army veteran who survived the Bataan Death March; he was a prisoner of war for 3 1/2 years. He earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired from Cities Service after 34 years as an operator. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, May Guillotte Dugas of Vinton; four daughters, Susan Hantz of Dayton, Texas, Debbie Lambert of Moss Bluff, Joy Dugas of Vinton and Jeannie Breaux of Carlyss; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Roger C. Appuhamy will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Donations may be made in Dugas’ name to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund in Vinton. Fletcher Fontenot — 6/23/2002 Fletcher Fontenot, 55 died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Mamou and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a retired deck hand on a crew boat for Bruce Boat Rentals. Survivors include two brothers, Floyd Fontenot of DeQuincy and Patrick Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sisters, Cynthia Fazzio and Christine Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; and his mother, Mrs. Clarence (Catherine Bergeron) Fontenot of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Willie Haynes — 6/23/2002 Willie “Jack” Haynes, 65, died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Tallulah and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He owned and operated Haynes Auto Repair. He was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, where he was a former male chorus member, a church deacon and member of the brotherhood. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Stevens Haynes of Lake Charles; one daughter, Phyllis Haynes of Lake Charles; one son, Malian Jake Darmon of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Verlie T. Maldonado — 6/23/2002 WESTLAKE — Verlie Trimm Maldonado, 92, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of West, Miss., and had lived in Westlake for more than 40 years. She was a clerk for the Missouri Pacific Railroad for 35 years. Survivors include one son, Jim Trimm of Denver; two daughters, Barbara Hoben and Betty Bozeman of Westlake; one brother, Hubert Wood of Galveston, Texas; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Private graveside services will be held at a later date in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Oza McGee Jr. — 6/23/2002 Oza McGee Jr., 62, died at 9:55 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Mamou and had lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. He was an automotive mechanic and worked for Morgan Roofing Co. for 28 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jo Evelyn Skelton McGee of Lake Charles; one daughter, Paula McGee Geheb of Houston; two brothers, Harry McGee of Lake Charles and Glenn McGee of Spring City, Tenn.; one sister, Susie Kilchrist of Moss Bluff; and his mother, Leely Berzas McGee of Moss Bluff. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday. James Nobles — 6/23/2002 HACKBERRY — James “Jimmy” Nobles, 63, died Friday, June 21, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Hackberry and had lived in Terrell, Texas, for 25 years. He moved back to Hackberry in December of 1989. He served in the Army in Korea and at Red Stone Arsenal. He was a retired electronics technician from Texas Instruments of Dallas with 30 years of service. He was a member of the National Forestry Registry. He was Catholic. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa N. Daseler of Dallas and Nona Leigh Palmer of Lynnwood, Wash.; two sisters, Helen Allie Saucier of Roanoke, N.C., and Margaret Emily Pitts of Hackberry; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Support Center, 1701 Oak Park Blvd., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Mrs. Willrey Sonnier Sr. — 6/23/2002 SULPHUR — Mrs. Willrey (Waver M.) Sonnier, 81, died Friday, June 21, 2002, in her residence. She was a member of The Legion of Mary at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Willrey Sonnier Sr. of Sulphur; five sons, Willrey Sonnier Jr., Edgar Sonnier, Jack Sonnier, Billy Sonnier and Marty Sonnier, all of Sulphur; two daughters, Connie Vincent and Wilma LeDoux, both of Sulphur; one sister, Lillian Gautreaux of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 am.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Ralph Thibodeaux — 6/23/2002 HACKBERRY — Ralph Thibodeaux, 76, died Saturday, June 22, in his residence. He was a native of Vinton and had lived in Hackberry for 63 years. He served in the Army in World War II. He was retired from Hackberry Water Works. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Connie Thibodeaux of Hackberry; two stepsons, Ronnie Nunez of Hackberry and Carl Venable of Cincinnati; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Swire and Sheila Nidecker, both of Hackberry; three brothers, Calvin Thibodeaux of Hackberry, Charles Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and Larry Thibodeaux of Vinton; seven grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. Monday, June 24, from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the Hackberry Community Center. Jamie L. Cooper — 6/24/2002 DEQUINCY — Jamie Lynne Cooper, 15, died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was an honor student at DeQuincy High School. She served on the DeQuincy High School Student Council her freshman year. She was inducted into the Beta Club for the 2002-03 school year. She had been named to the Who’s Who Among American High School Students for 2001-02. She was a member of the 4-H and had won third place during state competition for showmanship of her pig. She was a member of the DeQuincy softball team. She was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society in the eighth grade. She had been a seventh- and eighth-grade student council representative and served as the council’s secretary her eighth-grade year. She was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan (Carliss) Cooper of DeQuincy; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee (Annie Jane) Smith of DeQuincy; her paternal grandfather, Billy R. Cooper of Merryville; her paternal grandmother, Audry Mural Cooper of DeQuincy; and her great-grandmother, Bea Dunn Guillory of DeQuincy. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. G. David Hennigan and Jeff Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Waverly J. Dugas — 6/24/2002 VINTON — Waverly J. “Pap” Dugas, 83, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. He was a native of Choupique. He played on a football team that won the state championship in 1936. He was a World War II Army veteran who survived the Bataan Death March; he was a prisoner of war for 31&Mac218;2 years. He earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired from Cities Service after 34 years as an operator. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, May Guillotte Dugas of Vinton; four daughters, Susan Hantz of Dayton, Texas, Debbie Lambert of Moss Bluff, Joy Dugas of Vinton and Jeannie Breaux of Carlyss; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 24, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Roger C. Appuhamy will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Donations may be made in Dugas’ name to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund in Vinton, the family said. Eddie Guinn — 6/24/2002 LEESVILLE — Eddie Guinn, 81, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, in a Shreveport care center. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 24, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery in Simpson. Randal J. Lavergne — 6/24/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Randal Jay Lavergne, 42, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in Moss Bluff. He was a native of Lake Charles and a longtime resident of Moss Bluff. He was a 1978 graduate of Sam Houston High School. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited and served in the Louisiana National Guard. He worked as a construction contractor. He was a member of Celebration Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Lavergne of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Britnie Jenae Lavergne of Lake Charles; two brothers, Ricky Lavergne of Lake Charles and Dempsey Lavergne Jr. of Moss Bluff; five sisters, JoAnn Mitchell of Leesville and Lois Wilson, Rebecca Austin, Debra Guillory and Sandra Landreneau, all of Moss Bluff; and his mother, Ethyl Lavergne of Moss Bluff. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Bluff. Andy Buckley will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Edward B. LeBlanc — 6/24/2002 Edward B. LeBlanc, 80, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Cameron and had lived in Lake Charles for 63 years. He worked at Firestone for 43 years. He was a security guard at Christian Baptist Church and Headstart. He was a member of Christian Baptist Church, where he was a 19-year member of the usher board and was a member of the board of trustees. Survivors include one son, Terrell LeBlanc of Lake Charles; three daughters, Georgianna Bilbo, Dorothy Ceasar Chavis and Florence Fontenot, all of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today, June 24, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Robin T. Strahan — 6/24/2002 Robin Tracy Strahan, 48, died Saturday, June 22, in a local hospital. A native of San Antonio, he graduated from McNeese State University. He taught special education for 20 years in Calcasieu Parish and worked for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Tina Strahan of Lake Charles; two daughters, Tracy Jo Strahan and Terri Lyn Strahan, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Danny Strahan of Ocean Springs, Miss., Roger Strahan of Westwego and Roy Strahan of Lake Charles; one sister, Neila Strahan of Alberta, Canada; his parents, Neal and JoAnn Stahan of Lake Charles; and maternal grandmother, Lilly Ellende of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday Mrs. Jimmie Trahan — 6/24/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Mrs. Jimmie (Patsy D. Simon) Trahan, 61, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Preston J. Babineaux — 6/25/2002 JENNINGS — Preston J. Babineaux, 76, died Sunday, June 23, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 25, from Our Lady of Help Christians Catholic Church. Entombment with full military rites will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Jean P. Briscoe — 6/25/2002 Former Lake Charles resident Jean Perry Briscoe, 67, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in a Tomball, Texas, care center. A memorial service will at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2002, at the home of her son, Michael Perry, in Waller, Texas. Christopher L. Hanks — 6/25/2002 JENNINGS — Christopher Lee Hanks, 21, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in Lake Arthur. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 25, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Melissa S. Hossain — 6/25/2002 HOUSTON — Melissa Stokes Hossain, 28, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 25, in New Sunrise Baptist Church in Otis. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Dorothy J. Martin — 6/25/2002 ANACOCO — Dorothy Jean Martin, 54, died Sunday, June 23, 2002, in Alexandria. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, in Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Kenneth R. Nelson — 6/25/2002 Kenneth Ray “Pop” Nelson, 22, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a graduate of Lake Charles-Boston High School. He was a member of Ford Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Kendrick Johnson of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Tyler Dickerson and Joshua Dickerson, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Patrick Nelson, Trandy Nelson and Marcus Nelson, all of Lake Charles; his mother, Betty Jean Nelson of Lake Charles; his father, Earl Bates of Westlake; paternal grandmother, Pearl Bates of Westlake; maternal grandfather, James Curtis Nelson of Lake Charles; and his companion, Trisha Dickerson of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in Ford Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Ray Captain will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Charles City Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. A.C. Sonnier — 6/25/2002 A.C. Sonnier, 84, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Basile and was a graduate of Basile High School. He had lived in Lake Charles for 49 years. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus. He retired from Lake Charles Air Force at Cheanault in maintenance. He worked for Louisiana Escort Services and as a crossing guard for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Catholic Church, where he was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Ena Manuel Sonnier of Lake Charles; two daughters, Wanda Schexnider of Lake Charles and Dee Kappel of Missouri City, Texas; one brother, Burley Sonnier of Basile; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Nicola Timpa — 6/25/2002 Nicola Timpa, 72, died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He was a member of IBEW Local 861, and he served in the Louisiana National Guard. He was an electrician for Citgo for 35 years. He had been a guide at Get Away Manor for Global Industries since 1994. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty LeJeune Timpa of Lake Charles; two sons, Richard Timpa of Lake Charles and Joseph Timpa of Vinton; four daughters, Sue Thrash of Ringgold, Mary Montgomery of Lincolnton, Ga., Ruth Barker of Dayton, Texas, and Elizabeth McCullor of Moss Bluff; one brother, Hubert Timpa of Lake Charles; one sister, Bernice Ciambotti of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8-10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Elton Broussard — 6/26/2002 VINTON — Elton “Goober” Broussard, 73, died Monday, June 24, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Vinton. He was an alumnus of Vinton High School and Tyler Junior College. He played football 1947-48. He worked for DuPoint, Sabine River Works for 37 years. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association. He served as commissioner of Niblett’s Bluff Park. He was a wood worker. He was a member of Welsh United Methodist Church of Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Broussard of Vinton; one son, Kenneth Broussard of Lake Charles; three daughters, Karen Pickett of Vinton, Kathryn Broussard of Alexandria, Va., and Kim Duplechian of Lake Charles; two brothers, Ernest “Mann” Broussard and J.E. “Slim” Broussard, both of Vinton; one sister, Fern Woods of Vinton; and five grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 26, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Burial will be in Granger Cemetery. Willie C. Broussard — 6/26/2002 WESTLAKE — Willie Charles “Uncle C” Broussard, 56, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Opelousas, and he had lived in Westlake for 30 years. He was a retired state Department of Transportation and Development worker. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Porter Broussard of Westlake; two brothers, Wilson Broussard and Garland Broussard, both of Beaumont, Texas; and four sisters, Hazel Young and Mary LaFleur, both of Houston, Mildred Smith of Beaumont and Viola Joubert of Opelousas. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Viola P. Butler — 6/26/2002 Viola Paul Butler, 78, died Friday, June 21, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Palmetto, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 68 years. She was a member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the church mission. Survivors include two sons, Rufus Butler and Leonard Paul, both of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Catherine Raymond and Brenda Henderson, both of Lake Charles, Jeanie Butler of Upper Marlboro, Md., Girdie Kelly of Springdale, Md., Audrey Hantchett of Jacksonville, N.C., Shirley Hargrove of Desoto, Texas, and Betty Miller of McKinney, Texas; two brothers, Joseph Paul and Roosevelt Paul, both of Houston; four sisters, Mary L. Paul of San Francisco, Ruby L. Gordwin of Chicago, Mable Dellafosse of Lake Charles and Eloise Stampley of New Orleans; 23 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Rev. Andrew Douglas will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mercedes C. Eskew — 6/26/2002 DERIDDER — Mercedes Cooley Eskew, 92, died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Plankinton, S.D., and a longtime resident of DeRidder. She worked as a secretary for the Avoyelles Parish School Board and as a librarian’s assistant at the Beauregard Parish Library. She was a member of Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse Church. Survivors include three sons, W. Dwayne Cooley and Chester Cooley, both of DeRidder, and John Eskew of Ragley; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 26, in Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse Church. The Revs. Wayne Pounders and Zane Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Frances A. Hook — 6/26/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Frances Alberta Hook, 80, died Monday, June 24, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of El Dorado, Ark., and was a former resident of Iota, Lake Charles, Alma, Ark., and Dexter, Mo. She was a member of Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Perry G. Hook of Spring, Texas; one daughter, Carolyn Hook Haymon of Moss Bluff; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at noon Thursday, June 27, in Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the church. Lora O. LeJeune — 6/26/2002 CAMERON — Lora O. LeJeune, 80, died Monday, June 24, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Welsh, and she had lived in Cameron for 26 years. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph “Sam” LeJeune of Cameron; three sons, Lawrence Mallett, Billy Mallett and Ray Mallett, all of Cameron; eight daughters, Carol Bettis of Moss Bluff, Ruby Jordan of Sulphur, Nadine Doucet of Vidor, Texas, Loura Theriot of Baytown, Texas, and Sherry Crumb, Debbie LeJeune, Carla Mallett and Stephney Mallett, all of Cameron; four stepsons, Joseph Sammy LeJeune Jr. and Philip LeJeune, both of Cameron, Michael LeJeune of Creole and Gordon LeJeune of Elton; three stepdaughters, Debra Hanks and Phyllis Oglesby, both of Gueydan, and Darlene Tingler of Johnson Bayou; one brother, Lindsey O’Blanc of Oklahoma; one sister, Dora Bellard of Welsh; 35 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 26, from St. John Catholic Church of Lacassine. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Broussard Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Deborah B. McDaniel — 6/26/2002 Deborah Mae Brown McDaniel, 37, died Sunday, June 23, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in First Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Sadie D. Rose — 6/26/2002 WESTLAKE — Sadie D. Rose, 94, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Ellisville, Miss., and a former resident of Oak Grove. She had lived in Westlake since 1970. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Moss Bluff Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, George M. “Pete” Rose of Westlake and Charles R. Smith of West Monroe; two daughters, Gladys McFarland of Robstown, Texas, and Elsie R. Alford of Farmerville; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Dennis Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. A.C. Sonnier — 6/26/2002 A.C. “Square” Sonnier, 84, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Basile and a graduate of Basile High School. He had lived in Lake Charles for 49 years. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus. He retired from Lake Charles Air Force at Chennault in maintenance. He worked for Louisiana Escort Services and as a crossing guard for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Catholic Church, where he was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Ena Manuel Sonnier of Lake Charles; two daughters, Wanda Schexnider of Lake Charles and Dee Kappel of Missouri City, Texas; one brother, Burley Sonnier of Basile; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today, June 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mathilda B. Stanley — 6/26/2002 STARKS — Mathilda B. “Pinkylee” Stanley, 90, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Cameron Parish, and she had lived in Starks for 60 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Lunita Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Ervin Stanley of Starks; one daughter, Peggy McCullough of Merryville; two sisters, Ophilly Marshall of Johnson Bayou and Sophia Burch of Sulphur; 31 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in Lunita Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Walter Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church. Nicola Timpa — 6/26/2002 Nicola Timpa, 72, died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He was a member of IBEW Local 861, and he served in the Louisiana National Guard. He was an electrician for Citgo for 35 years. He was a guide at Ged Away Manor for Global Industries since 1994. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty LeJeune Timpa of Lake Charles; two sons, Richard Timpa of Lake Charles and Joseph Timpa of Vinton; four daughters, Sue Thrash of Ringgold, Mary Montgomery of Lincolnton, Ga., Ruth Barker of Dayton, Texas, and Elizabeth McCullor of Moss Bluff; one brother, Hubert Timpa of Lake Charles; one sister, Bernice Ciambotti of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, June 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. James P. Bult III — 6/27/2002 James Phillip Bult III, 70, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1948 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was a Navy veteran. He was a plumbing contractor and member of Plumber and Steamfitters Local. Survivors include his son, Greg Bult of Moss Bluff; one sister, Phyllis Rennert of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date. The body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Robert J. Dartez — 6/27/2002 NORFOLK, Va. — Robert James Dartez, 33, died Monday, June 17, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Grand Lake. He served 16 years in the Navy, beginning his career aboard the USS Tennessee. He retired as a chief petty officer. Survivors include his wife, Christina A. Dartez of Norfolk; two sons, Scott Dartez of Grand Lake and Brandon Dartez of Norfolk; two daughters, Jessica Dartez of Grand Lake and Bryanna Dartez of Norfolk; one sister, Kristi Dartez of Grand Lake; his parents, James and Betty Dartez of Grand Lake; and his paternal grandfather, Jerry Dartez of Baton Rouge. His funeral was held Friday, June 21, from Our Lady of Victory Chapel on Norfolk Naval Base. The Rev. Michael S. Klepacki officiated. Burial with full military rites will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Holomon-Brown Funeral Home of Norfolk. Joe Elliott — 6/27/2002 DERIDDER — Joe Elliott, 55, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 28, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Frances Hook — 6/27/2002 Moss Bluff — Frances Alberta Hook, 80, died Monday, June 24, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a native of El Dorado, Ark., and was a former resident of Iota, Lake Charles, Alma, Ark., and Dexter, Mo. She was a member of Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Perry G. Hook of Spring, Texas; one daughter, Carolyn Hook Haymon of Moss Bluff; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at noon today, June 27, in Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. in the church. William M. Lehman — 6/27/2002 William Matthew “Matt” Lehman, 28, died Monday, June 24, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Atlanta, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 11&Mac218;2 years. He was a CADD drafter for Charles Ladner and Associates. Survivors include two brothers, Danny Peck and Jon Peck, both of Buford, Ga.; one sister, Heather Lehman of Lake Charles; two stepbrothers, Troy Peck of Flowery Branch, Ga., and Todd Peck of Centerville, Ga.; two stepsisters, Torey Rose of Snellville, Ga., and Terrie Sandman of Auburn, Ga.; his father, Bill Lehman of Lilburn, Ga.; his mother and stepfather, Colleen and Russ Peck of Buford; maternal grandmother, Enid Phillips of Atlanta; and paternal grandmother, Evaline Lehman of Switz City, Ind. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. James Luekenhoff will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Buford. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. Veronica Marcantel — 6/27/2002 Veronica Marcantel, 60, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 27, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Burial will be in Ardoin Cove Cemetery in Welsh. Anthony O’Rourke — 6/27/2002 WESTLAKE — Anthony “Tony” O’Rourke, 66, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Brooklyn, New York. He lived in Lake Charles from 1955 to 1968, when he moved to Westlake. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and the Air Force. He was a career law enforcement officer who served with the New Orleans, Lake Charles and Westlake police departments. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in 1996 after 27 years. He worked for PPG Industries. He was a member of American Legion Post 401 in Baton Rouge. Survivors include three daughters, Vicky Fogleman and Trina Jackson, both of Westlake, and Lisa Miller of Pearland, Texas; one brother, Patrick O’Rourke of Spotsylvania, Va.; two sisters, Mary Mulea of New Port Ritchie, Fla., and Priscilla Rapisardi of Brandon, Fla.; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8-10:30 a.m. Friday. Mathilda B. Stanley — 6/27/2002 STARKS — Mathilda B. “Pinkylee” Stanley, 90, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Cameron Parish, and she had lived in Starks for 60 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Lunita Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Ervin Stanley of Starks; one daughter, Peggy McCullough of Merryville; two sisters, Ophilly Marshall of Johnson Bayou and Sophia Burch of Sulphur; 31 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 27, in Lunita Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Walter Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is ongoing in the church. Christine S. West — 6/27/2002 Christine M. Savant West, 45, died Monday, June 24, 2002, in Denton, Texas. She was born in Mamou and was raised in Lake Charles. She lived in Houston for many years and moved to Denton four years ago. She was a 1975 graduate of Barbe High School, and she earned a bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University in 1978. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church of Lake Charles and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Denton. She sang in the Denton church’s choir. Survivors include one daughter, Mandy Linn West of Castro Valley, Calif.; two brothers, Mark Savant of Baytown, Texas, and Jonothan Savant of Bossier City; two sisters, Paula Hebert of DeRidder and Marianne Lowery of Moss Bluff; her parents, Walter and Mary Savant of Lake Charles; and maternal grandmother, Lillian Fuselier of Mamou. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service and rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Imelda M. White — 6/27/2002 Imelda Madora White, 57, died Sunday, June 23, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Basile, and she had lived in the Mossville-Sulphur area for many years. Survivors include one son, Derrick White of Lake Charles; two daughters, Karla Latour and Trudy White, both of Sulphur; one stepson, Verice Coleman of Atlanta; two stepdaughters, Barbara Matthews of Sulphur and Joslyn George of Lake Charles; three brothers, Raymond Latour of Sulphur, Ray Latour of Houston and Lemon Latour of Oakdale; one sister, Doris Deculeus of Mamou; three grandchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren; and 16 step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, in Miracle Deliverance Holiness Church of Sulphur. The Rev. Charles Matthews Jr. will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Rodney L. Yokum — 6/27/2002 BRANCH — Rodney Lee Yokum, 53, died Friday, June 21, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. He owned and operated a small concrete business. Survivors include two sons, Travis Sentell Citizen and Joseph Edward Citizen; three daughters, Priscilla Citizen, Lisa Citizen and Jenetta Citizen, all of Church Point; three sisters, Dolores Batiste of Los Angeles, Ronnie Faye Taylor of Lafayette and Geneva Jones; his parents, Joseph “Wash” and Virginia “Penny” Yokum of Branch; his companion, Mattie Citizen; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in Maryland Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Branch Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Syrie Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Joel P. Frescura — 6/28/2002 Joel Pierre Frescura, 41, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in Cameron Parish. He was a native of Springfield, Ill., and moved to Lake Charles from Fort Worth in 1994. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church Cathedral of Praise. Survivors include his wife, Lori Frescura of Moss Bluff; one son, James Frescura of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Tom Frescura of Rochester, Ill., and Jim Frescura of Milwaukee, Wis.; one sister, Julie Schatz of South Lake, Texas; his father, Arthur Frescura of Pleasant Plains, Ill.; and his mother, Phyllis Frescura of Pleasant Plains. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Francis LaRocque will officiate. Cremation will be by Lafayette Crematory. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday. Green infant — 6/28/2002 Vernice Green III, infant son of Vernice and Natasha Green Jr., died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include one stepsister, Heather D. Green of Alexandria, Va.; his paternal grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Vernice (Louvella) Green Sr. of Lake Charles; and maternal grandmother, Brenda T. Raney of Oakdale. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Vernice Green Sr. will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Walterine H. LaFleur — 6/28/2002 WESTLAKE — Walterine “Sam” Henry LaFleur, 51, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Jennings, and she had lived in Westlake for 14 years. She worked in Westlake City Hall for 11 years, and she was a bookkeeper for the Cage Club. She helped with Big Brothers-Big Sisters and Bowl for Kids Sake. Survivors include four daughters, Paedra Andrus of Lake Charles, Bridgette Seay of Moss Bluff and Lynsey LaFleur and Stephanie LaFleur, both of Westlake; one brother, Jude Henry of Dallas; five sisters, Thelma Kopnicky of Welsh, Claudine Dupuis and Faye Ardoin, both of Jennings, Myrna Oliver of Lake Arthur and Pam Bertrand of Kaplan; and one grandchild. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Wiley LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Margie N. O’Banion — 6/28/2002 OAKDALE — Margie Nell O’Banion, 76, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in Northside Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Elouise Pickering — 6/28/2002 FIELDS — Elouise “Bo” Pickering, 80, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Fields. She was a homemaker. She was a self-employed bookkeeper for Raymond Pickering Contracting and Newport Industries of DeQuincy for more than 20 years. She was a member of Mystic Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary for 23 years. She was a member and former president of WMU and was involved in vacation Bible school for several years. Survivors include four sons, Rayburn Pickering of Jasper, Texas, Elton Pickering Sr. of Fields, Lee Arnold Pickering of Lake Charles and Ross Pickering of Singer; three daughters, Diane Clifton of Leesville, Patricia “Pat” Gore of Fields and Mary Pierce of DeQuincy; one sister, Mary Lou “Bet” Bailey of DeQuincy; 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, June 28, in Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. The Revs. Bud Estes and Royce Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Donations may be made to Mystic Baptist Church Building Fund, the family said. Judy Roussell — 6/28/2002 SULPHUR — Judy Roussell, 57, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, James Benoit Jr. of Iowa and Eric Roussell of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jackie Roussell of Iowa; two brothers, Edward LeDoux of Sulphur and Joseph LeDoux of Topsy; five sisters, Lois Kramer of Detroit, Mary Duplechin of Dry Creek, Betty Griffin of Houma, Barbara Ellender of Lake Charles and Pam Albardo of Hammond; her mother, Flossie LeDoux of Sulphur; and nine grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Walter D. Sharpe — 6/28/2002 TURKEY CREEK — Walter D. Sharpe, 91, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 28, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Earmie L. Taylor — 6/28/2002 Earmie Lee Brown Taylor, 95, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native and former resident of Hormon. She moved to Lake Charles in 1984. She was a member of Old Mary Magdalene Baptist Church, and she was a member of the church’s deaconess board. Survivors include two daughters, Maudie Lee Davis of Lake Charles and Rudell Russell of Shreveport; one stepson, Duncan Taylor of Campton; one sister, Julia Burton of Shreveport; one brother, Louis Brown of Shreveport; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Revs. A.B. Jones and Elmore Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Olive B. Thibodeaux — 6/28/2002 SULPHUR — Olive Bonsall Thibodeaux, 90, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in the local hospital. She was a native of Grand Chenier and had lived in Sulphur most of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Odea Thibodeaux of Sulphur; one daughter, Eleanor M. Kennedy of Hackberry; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8-10 a.m. Saturday. Eva M. West — 6/28/2002 OTIS — Eva Mae West, 80, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 28, in Rush Funeral Home of Hineston. Burial will be in McNutt Cemetery. Nelson B. West— 6/28/2002 Nelson B. West, 45, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in Lafayette. A memorial service will be at 8 p.m. today, June 28, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Jody M. Wheldon — 6/28/2002 DERIDDER — Jody M. Wheldon, 23, died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. He graduated from East Beauregard High School. He worked as an offshore environmentalist for Cetco Offshore. Survivors include three brothers, Cade Dylan Weldon of Pitkin and Justin Cooley and Brady Everett, both of DeRidder; one sister, Jessie M. Cooley of DeRidder; two stepbrothers, Jason Everett of San Diego and Cody Everett of Anacoco; two stepsisters, Christie Johnstone of Lumberton, Texas, and Kelli Everett of Anacoco; his mother and stepfather, Connie and Curtis Everett of DeRidder; his father and stepmother, Nolen and Kim Weldon of Pitkin; paternal grandparents, Morris and Ann Wheldon of Pitkin; maternal grandmother, Doris Self of DeRidder; and stepgrandparents, Kenneth and Mildred Everett of DeRidder. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Ott will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Elbert Cooksey — 6/29/2002 DERIDDER — Elbert Cooksey, 74, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in a local hospital. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, June 29, in Sweet Home Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Community Mortuary of DeRidder. James B. Doucet — 6/29/2002 SULPHUR — James Berlin Doucet, 43, died at 1:25 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Damon Doucet of Wilmette, Ill.; three sisters, Libby Havens and Sue Doucet, both of Vinton, and Martie Tarver of Sulphur; one stepsister, Sonda Kuhirt of Atlanta; his father, Berlin Doucet of Sulphur; mother, Cecile Marie Simon of Vinton; and maternal grandmother, Laura Vincent of Sulphur. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic. Deacon Maurice Serice will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Albert J. Duplechian — 6/29/2002 OBERLIN — Albert J. Duplechian, 91, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in Oberlin. He was a lifelong resident of the Oberlin area. He was a farmer and an employee of the Allen Parish Police Jury. Survivors include his wife, Vena Sonnier Duplechian of Oberlin; three sons, Leotis Duplechian of Lake Charles, Merlin Duplechian of New Iberia and Samuel Duplechian of Reddell; three daughters, Dolorous “Sis” Spears of Reddell, Clairlynn Smith of Oberlin and Wanda McDaniel of Lacassine; one sister, Maedora Johnson of Durald; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. His funeral will at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Deacon Norris Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Durio Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Elmer L. Haley — 6/29/2002 Elmer Lee Haley died Friday, June 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Tioga and a former resident of Lake Charles and Laredo, Texas. He was a Shriner in Alzafar Temple in San Antonio, and he was a 32nd-degree Mason. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Marie Haley of Lake Charles; one son, Lane Lee Haley of Lake Charles; one daughter, Alice Gail Wallace of Greensboro, N.C.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 29, in Lincecum Baptist Church of Pollock. The Rev. Jim Winegeart will officiate. Burial will be in Lincecum Cemetery in Pollock under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Carl H. Henning — 6/29/2002 Carl Howard Henning, 61, died Friday, June 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Fort Dodge, Iowa. He moved to Lake Charles seven years ago from Rockford, Ill. He served in the Air Force. He was a mechanic for A.H. Puffer Company in Rockford. He was Lutheran. Survivors include one son, Carl Henning II of Thibodaux; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Debra) Landry of Iowa, La., and Tammy Henning of Lake Charles; four brothers, Roy Henning of Racine, Wis., Gary Henning of Rockford, Allan Henning of Quad City, Ill., and Ralph Henning of Chicago; one sister, Donna Henning of Rockford; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Walterine H. LaFleur — 6/29/2002 WESTLAKE — Walterine Henry “Sam” LaFleur, 51, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Thornwell, and she had lived in Westlake for 14 years. She worked in Westlake City Hall for 11 years, and she was a bookkeeper for the Cage Club. She helped with Big Brothers-Big Sisters and Bowl for Kids Sake. Survivors include four daughters, Paedra Andrus of Lake Charles, Bridgette Seay of Moss Bluff and Lynsey LaFleur and Stephanie LaFleur, both of Westlake; one brother, Jude Henry of Dallas; five sisters, Thelma Kopnicky of Welsh, Claudine Dupuis and Faye Ardoin, both of Jennings, Myrna Oliver of Lake Arthur and Pam Bertrand of Kaplan; and one grandchild. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 29, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Wiley LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Crematory. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Beulah Porter — 6/29/2002 DERIDDER — Beulah Porter, 91, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in a DeRidder care center. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Olive B. Thibodeaux — 6/29/2002 SULPHUR — Olive Bonsall Thibodeaux, 90, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in the local hospital. She was a native of Grand Chenier and lived in Sulphur most of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Odea Thibodeaux of Sulphur; one daughter, Eleanor M. Kennedy of Hackberry; two sisters, Eunice Baccigalopi of Creole and Cecile Savoie of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, June 29, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Jody M. Weldon — 6/29/2002 DERIDDER — Jody M. Weldon, 23, died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. He graduated from East Beauregard High School. He was an offshore environmentalist for Cetco Offshore. Survivors include three brothers, Cade Dylan Weldon of Pitkin and Justin Cooley and Brady Everett, both of DeRidder; one sister, Jessie M. Cooley of DeRidder; two stepbrothers, Jason Everett of San Diego and Cody Everett of Anacoco; two stepsisters, Christie Johnstone of Lumberton, Texas, and Kelli Everett of Anacoco; his mother and stepfather, Connie and Curtis Everett of DeRidder; his father and stepmother, Nolen and Kim Weldon of Pitkin; paternal grandparents, Morris and Ann Weldon of Pitkin; maternal grandmother, Doris Self of DeRidder; and stepgrandparents, Kenneth and Mildred Everett of DeRidder. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 29, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Ott will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Jack Young — 6/29/2002 Jack Young, 66, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Sparta, Wis., and resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Brett Young of Sour Lake, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Cary (Marla) Arbour of Houston; and four grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice, the family said. Ava M. Benn — 6/30/2002 GLENMORA — Ava Ione M. “Granny” Benn, 80, died Friday, June 28, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, in Gospel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Melder Family Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. James B. Doucet — 6/30/2002 SULPHUR — James Berlin Doucet, 43, died at 1:25 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Damon Doucet of Wilmette, Ill.; three sisters, Libby Havens and Sue Doucet, both of Vinton, and Martie Tarver of Sulphur; one stepsister, Sonda Kuhirt of Atlanta; his father, Berlin Doucet of Sulphur; mother, Cecile Marie Simon of Vinton; and maternal grandmother, Laura Vincent of Sulphur. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic. Deacon Maurice Serice will officate. A rosary will be said at 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Virgil Ervin — 6/30/2002 Virgil “Dutch” Ervin, 79, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2002, in a local hospital. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today, June 30, in Sale Street Baptist Church. The body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. R.L. Fontenot Jr. — 6/30/2002 FORT WORTH, Texas — R.L. Fontenot Jr., 26, died Monday, June 24, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and lived there most of his life. He moved to Fort Worth two years ago. Survivors include one brother, Stacy Stewart of Lake Charles; two sisters, LaShonda Arceneaux of Lake Charles and Alonda Shuvland; his mother, Janis Lynn Haley Newhouse of Fort Worth; paternal grandparents, Hayward and Lee Esther Fontenot of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother, Mildred Sanders of Fort Worth; and paternal great-grandmother, Bertha Thomas of Ville Platte. His funeral will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 1, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Robert Owens and Micheal Newhouse will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Monday in the church. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Claudia P. Johnson — 6/30/2002 SULPHUR — Claudia Perkins Johnson, 86, died Friday, June 28, 2002, in the local hospital. She was a native of Pitkin and a former resident of Oakdale. She had lived in Sulphur. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Oakdale. Survivors include three sons, M.C. Johnson and Gipson Johnson, both of Sulphur, and Harvey Johnson of Lake Charles; four daughters, Nedith Albarado and Marcia Johnson, both of Lake Charles, and Ann Doyle and Edith Johnson, both of Oakdale; one brother, Dennis Perkins of Hineston; one sister, Lucy McClaren of Madison, Wis.; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 30, 2002, in Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. The Rev. Richard Hinkle will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Walterine H. LaFleur WESTLAKE — Walterine “Sam” Henry LaFleur, 51, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Jennings, and she had lived in Westlake for 14 years. She worked in Westlake City Hall for 11 years, and she was a bookkeeper for the Cage Club. She helped with Big Brothers-Big Sisters and Bowl for Kids Sake. Survivors include four daughters, Paedra Andrus of Lake Charles, Bridgette Seay of Moss Bluff and Lynsey LaFleur and Stephanie LaFleur, both of Westlake; one brother, Jude Henry of Dallas; five sisters, Thelma Kopnicky of Welsh, Claudine Dupuis and Faye Ardoin, both of Jennings, Myrna Oliver of Lake Arthur and Pam Bertrand of Kaplan; and one grandchild. Her funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Cremation was by Lafayette Crematory. A Scripture service was held. Vergie J. Messer — 6/30/2002 TURKEY CREEK — Vergie J. Messer, 80, died Friday, June 28, 2002, in the Ville Platte hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, June 30, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Jerry L. Petty — 6/30/2002 Jerry Lynn Petty, 46, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in Singapore. He was a native of Belton, Texas, and a graduate of Belton High School. He had lived in Lake Charles since 1978. He was a rig superintendent for TransOcean SedcoForex. He was a member of the Westlake Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Billie Petty of Lake Charles; two sons, Josh Petty of New Orleans and John Petty of Lake Charles; one brother, Royce Petty of Alvin, Texas; one sister, Glenda Adams of Abilene, Texas; his father, William E. Petty of Belton; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Harold Slaney — 6/30/2002 OAKDALE — Harold “Yankee” Slaney, 68, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Occupy 1 Cemetery in Pitkin. Evonne O. Thompson — 6/30/2002 DEQUINCY — Evonne O. Thompson, 79, died Friday, June 28, 2002, in the local hospital. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, in Forrest Park Cemetery in Shreveport under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.